Jam Master Jay

These Are The Best Hip-Hop Tribute Projects Of 2014 So Far
These Are The Best Hip-Hop Tribute Projects Of 2014 So Far
These Are The Best Hip-Hop Tribute Projects Of 2014 So Far
Tribute albums are about as old as music itself. In almost every music genre known to the world, there are tribute albums made, then remade again, to honor a particular artist's work. Hip-hop is no exception. While few projects can live up to the quality of the original, many have done an exceptional job of paying homage and pleasing loyal fans...
DMC Wishes Jam Master Jay A Happy Birthday
DMC Wishes Jam Master Jay A Happy Birthday
DMC Wishes Jam Master Jay A Happy Birthday
Run-D.M.C.'s Jason "Jam Master Jay" Mizell would have turned 49-years old today. Longtime comrade and bandmate Darryl "D.M.C." McDaniels took to Instagram to wish his late friend a happy born day and to champion Jam Master Jay Foundation For Music, which supports education of the arts...
Jam Master Jay Transformed Hip-Hop In Many Ways
Jam Master Jay Transformed Hip-Hop In Many Ways
Jam Master Jay Transformed Hip-Hop In Many Ways
As today marks the untimely passing of Jam Master Jay, it's only right to honor, reflect,and appreciate the barriers that the legendary DJ broke in hip-hop. As a member of the legendary group Run D.M.C, Jay assisted in crafting a guide to territories that were then unheard of...
Today In Hip-Hop: R.I.P. Jam Master Jay
Today In Hip-Hop: R.I.P. Jam Master Jay
Today In Hip-Hop: R.I.P. Jam Master Jay
On this day, Oct. 30, in hip-hop history... 2002: Jam Master Jay, legendary DJ for Run-DMC, was shot and killed while in a Queens recording studio on October 30, 2002. He was 37 years old at the time. Real name Jason Mizell, Jam Master Jay had been hanging out at the studio with friends and his assistant when an unknown man dressed in black entered the studio, gave Jay an introductory hug before
5 Frightening Moments In Hip-Hop
5 Frightening Moments In Hip-Hop
5 Frightening Moments In Hip-Hop
Hip-hop had endured some pretty chilling circumstances throughout the years. Witnessing everything from shootings to car accidents, the rap game has literally been through the wire. Compiling a list of five moments when the unthinkable occurred in hip-hop, XXL presents 5 Frightening Moments In Hip-Hop...
The 10 Best Documentaries About Rappers
The 10 Best Documentaries About Rappers
The 10 Best Documentaries About Rappers
Last week, Detroit rapper Danny Brown released 12.12.08, a documentary from 2009 that chronicled his steady hustle in the D's hip-hop scene. While the film felt slightly dated, it certainly captured a moment for Danny, back when he still had braids and a generally different rap style, a far cry from his latest hipster-friendly days as an artist signed to Fool's Gold. Dan...

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