Category Archives: Editorial
All Due Respect: E-40 | XXL Magazine
In the winter 2014 edition of XXL Magazine there is well written article by Dan Rys featuring an interview with E-40, coincidentally titled “All Due Respect.” E-40 goes into great detail about being an OG, and how he has been … Continue reading
4080 Magazine: Spice 1
Here is the February 1994 issue of 4080 Magazine Vol. 2, No. 2 featuring the East Bay legend Spice 1 on the cover. Check out the fat nugg of chronic between his lips like a joint and a police scanner … Continue reading
Above The Law: Cold 187um, KMG & Go Mack
Originally Above the Law was signed to Eazy-E’s Ruthless Records and released 2 classic albums titled Black Mafia Life & Uncle Sam’s Curse. Above the Law resides in Pomona, California and the group consisted of the rappers Cold 187um, KMG … Continue reading
DJ Quik Is Way 2 Fonky
Here is DJ Quik promoting his second solo album Way 2 Fonky back in 1992. The album ended up being certified Gold and contains disses to Tim Dog and MC Eiht on several tracks.
Luke Records: Hot As Hell And Independent
Luke Records is the label formed in 1985 by Luther Campbell of the 2 Live Crew. The label was originally called Luke Skyywalker Records, but changed as a result of George Lucas’ successful lawsuit against them. Here is a full … Continue reading
Public Enemy: The Horror Continues
Here are Public Enemy members Chuck D & Flavor Flav at the premier of Evil Dead II & Return of the Living Dead. We are not sure why this photo made it onto a postcard, but it did, and it’s … Continue reading
Fresh Out Volume Three
L-wood, R8R & Dave Dice are at it again with their latest release in their series titled Fresh Out Volume Three. This dope compilation is complete with artwork and a full tracklist! Click on the following link to download the … Continue reading
O.G. Style I Know How To Play ‘Em!
Eric Woods was a rapper from Houston, Texas who began his career in 1986 as Prince Ezzy-E. In 1989, Woods changed his name to Original E after meeting producer DJ Big Boss. Together they formed the rap group O.G. Style … Continue reading
Capone -N- Noreaga The War Report
Capone -N- Noreaga released their first album The War Report in 1997 on Tommy Boy & Penalty Records. The album was almost never completed because in 1996 Capone was locked up for a parole violation. This left Noreaga to finish … Continue reading
Above The Law Livin’ Like Hustlers
Rappers Cold 187um, KMG the Illustrator, Go Mack and DJ Total K-Oss are from Pomona, California and are the members of Above the Law. In 1989 the group signed with Eazy-E’s Ruthless Records. A year later in 1990 they released … Continue reading
