February 27 10:36 PM

KingPin's hip-hop events and review

Published in Live Music & Calendar

CURRENT LISTENS

Pete Rock- Soul Survivor 2 (BBE) Hands down my favorite producer in the game. Features collabos with C.L. Smooth, Little Brother, Leela James, the late J-Dilla, Wu-Tang, and much more. Be on the lookout for his new album, NY’s Finest, dropping February 26th. Raphael Saadiq- Instant Vintage (Universal) Oooohweee!!! Refreshing!!! Ludacris- Word of Mouf (Def Jam/Disturbing Tha Peace) Definitely his best work to date. G-Unit –Return of the Body Snatchers Mixtape. Features ‘Feel Good’, ‘Bottom Girl’, and more. Mixed by DJ Whooooooooo Kiiiiiiiiiiid (whoo kid). BANGER!!!

DJ ETC. - The Dynasty Volume 1. It’s great to welcome back to South Cak, one of the Dopest DJ’s ever to touch a pair of Turntables (I know you can’t believe real deejay’s actually use turntables, not a computer). Be sure to check out his new mixtape (stated above) if you can get your hands on one. Make sure you check for his many events. Hit him up at myspace.com/djetc1. Oh, last but not least,

DJ ETC. is the newest member of my squad THE OFFICIAL BLOCK BANGAZ (Google Us!!!!)

REVIEW

Today I’m going to give you another flashback… the 5 essential albums by Death Row Records that need to be in your collection if you’re planning to pursue your dreams as an artist (Emcee, DJ, Producer, Writer, whatever). Founded by the legendary Producer Doctor Dre and Suge Knight in ‘91, Death Row Records ushered in the new sound of Hip Hop…Point Blank Period!!! Snoop Dogg, The Lady of Rage, Jewell, RBX, D.O.C., Tha Dogg Pound, the aforementioned Dr. Dre, and Hip Hop’s best selling artist, 2PAC, were the core crew that was responsible for selling over 150 million albums doing their reign on top. Responsible for making the entire nation recognize what the West Coast sound really was about, no other squad (except N.W.A.) had as much influence on how the West Coast will forever be understood. In no particular order the 5 essential Death Row Records Albums are… Doctor Dre- The Chronic (Banged from Cali to the Big Apple with no problem!!! This placed Dre in the history books as one of the greatest producers ever!!!!!!) Above The Rim/Murda Was The Case SDTK- Together, these soundtracks gave audible glimpses into the limited opportunities people of color face daily

2PAC- All Eyes On Me (One of Hip Hop’s First Double Albums). Contained California Love, Ambitionz, I Ain’t Mad at Cha, and much, much more. 2PAC has a legacy that will never be rivaled or overthrown. His impact on every emcee worldwide is tremendous and untouchable. If anyone you know never heard of 2PAC or owns nothing by him….please do me a favor….SLAP THE SH*T OUT OF THEM!!!!!!!

Tha Dogg Pound- Dogg Food (West Coast Dynamic Duo). Daz became one of Hip Hop’s dopest producers and Kurupt became one of Hip Hop’s most feared on the mic. Going down with some of the great duos (EPMD, Das Efx, etc.) of all time.

Snoop Dogg- Doggystyle (will be in the running for Hip Hop’s greatest debut albums). Snoop possesses what very few MC’s do…skill, style, highly recognizable voice, built in fan base, and understanding that image is everything in entertainment. Definitely one of Hip Hop’s best, Snoop has seen everyone of his albums reach multi-platinum status. His latest Ego-Trippin’ (Doggystyle) will be hitting stores in March and doing more to solidify his legacy. Doggystyle had the distinction of being Hip Hop’s best selling debut, moving over 5 million units in 1993 (50 Cent sold more with his debut album), and is arguably his greatest work.

—I really wish I could give you more detail, but I was taught at a young age that experience is the best teacher. Go grab a best of, Google them, or get at me for a custom mix kingpin@nonstophiphoplive.com and educate yourself on this culture.

EVENTS

Be sure to check these events, companies, and artists out ASAP…

Hip Hop Café- Saturday March 1st (2605 Park Central Atl.)

Hip Hop Café- Friday March 14th (360 Sports Bar & Grill)

—Hosted by NON STOP HIP HOP LIVE (Columbia) & Beat Bangaz Productions (Greenville)

NON STOP HIP HOP LIVE/OFFICIAL BLOCK BANGAZ presents…

B-Girl Fest—Saturday March 22nd (New Brookland Tavern)

—Hosted by Neek of Hot 103.9FM. With special appearances by Venom of 100.1 FM, her Vixens, and so many more, this event will sell out so be sure to come out and support definitely dedicated to the Great Women of Hip Hop!!!!

WORDS OF WISDOM

Stay in touch with those who stay in touch with you. Life is built around the people you affect. Check my new podcast when you get a chance.. http://villainofvinyl/mypodcast.com.

KEEP GOD FIRST!!! DJ KINGPIN-VILLAIN of VINYL Hit me up… kingpin@nonstophiphoplive.com