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J Dilla’s Magnum Opus Continues to Inspire

The New Beat MakerFebruary 10, 2014

Donuts (Outro) Hip hop and early mortality have always been far more familiar with one another than they ever should be. J Dilla’s passing on 10 February ... Read More...

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NAMM Oral History: DJ GrandMixer DXT

Corry BanksJanuary 7, 2014

NAMM HISTORIAN – Dan Del Fiorentino reached out to me prior to the end of 2013 with a new episode of the ‘NAMM Oral History’ video series. Seeing that Winter ... Read More...

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RETROSPECTIVE CLASSIC – GraveDiggaz – 6 Feet Deep

The New Beat MakerOctober 4, 2013

Out of the darkness emerges a classic hip hop concept album. (Note: ‘6 Feet Deep was released with a slightly different track listing as ‘Niggamortis’ in Europe. For brevity, this album will be referred to as ‘6 Feet Deep’ throughout.) ‘And ju... Read More...

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NAMM Oral History: DJ Rockin Rob

Corry BanksMay 16, 2013

DJ Rockin Rob, from the Mott Haven section of the Bronx, was spinning records in the early days of Hip Hop, perfecting what has been a very important element to... Read More...

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NAMM Oral History: DJ Steve Dee

Corry BanksMay 8, 2013

DJ Steve Dee, from Harlem, grew up at the time when Hip Hop culture was developing in the parks in and around his neighborhood. He is the 1990 New Music Seminar... Read More...

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NAMM Oral History: DJ Dr Duss

Corry BanksMay 2, 2013

DJ Dr Duss, known throughout the Hip Hop world as the Mixologist, hails from the Millbrook section of the Bronx. Not only is he known as fellow legend, DJ Hollywood's DJ partner, he also shines uniquely on his own, always seeking to bring a different... Read More...

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NAMM Oral History: DJ Johnny Juice

Corry BanksApril 25, 2013

DJ Johnny Juice is perhaps best known for his work on such records as “Rebel Without a Pause” with Public Enemy and “Musica Negra” with Rob Swift. The musical ... Read More...

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RIP GURU – Gang Starr Forever

Corry BanksApril 19, 2013

Three years ago today, Hiphop lost one of its most recognizable voices, legendary emcee GURU of the legendary rap group Gang Starr. Born Keith Edward Elam on Ju... Read More...

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NAMM Oral History: DJ Jazzy Jay

Corry BanksApril 18, 2013

DJ Jazzy Jay is the pioneering DJ and producer who helped establish Hip Hop as more than a musical form but rather a cultural experience. He began spinning records in the parks of the Bronx and soon performed in such clubs as the Roxy and Negril bef... Read More...

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NAMM Oral History: DJ Cash Money

Corry BanksApril 11, 2013

DJ Cash Money, one of the most famous Hip Hop DJs, hailing from Philadelphia, he began spinning records as a kid and soon found his musical expression by creati... Read More...

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