Enter Da Dome

Well, let me first say that you will more than likely not agree with this list which is the great thing about Music. There is no right or wrong answer when it comes to preference. Music hit each of us differently. There are songs and albums released at a point in our lives that strike a certain e

Sid Minter, Blogger When I reflect about historically great hip hop albums, there is always one that comes to mind: Reasonable Doubt.  I have read many blogs, and participated in many discussions about the greatest hip hop albums of all time.  Usually, Reasonable Doubt is mentioned after Ill

During my senior year at UNCG, I was anticipating NAS new album that would follow It Was Written. The rumor at the time was Esco's intentions of dropping a double CD called I Am Nastradamus. Of course I can't confirm this rumor but a dude sold me a CD with 20 songs on it several months after

If you consider yourself a true fan of Hip Hop, African American Culture and African American History, you should check out TV's One's UNSUNG on Digable Planets. This group is criminally underrated and underappreciated. Before The Fugees, you had Digable Planets (Butter Fly, Ladybug & Doodlebug

Ok good people, this will be short and sweet. The NCAA Tournament is the most exciting time of the Sports Year to me. Viewers get the opportunity to see countless kids living their dream of playing on the biggest stage in College Basketball. The smaller schools win their Conference tournaments an

Today is February 11, 2018 & I just finished watching the CAVS destroy Kyrie Irving and the Boston Celtics. On my timeline (Facebook and Twitter), I noticed a lot o negative comments in regard to LeBron James that I fail to understand. What more do we want from Lebron James? What can he do to ge

Good people, this will be short but sweet. Rap Music is amazing but one of the greatest things about Hip Hop is BEATS. I mean, beats can put you in a zone. There is nothing like an amazing beat. Over the years we have all debated and stated who our favorite beat makers and producers are. Tomorrow

Lavar Ball is at it gain my people. I tell you, with Lava Ball you never know what to expect. That's probably his biggest gift and curse. At any rate, he has announced that he is founding the Junior Basketball Association. It is a professional basketball league that will offer high school playe

Ok, this is just for fun. This is about who were the best rappers each year for the last 30 years of rap music 87-17 ..Some years will have 2-3 MC'S... Now, I'm not really talking just skills ..I'm talking about it being "Their YEAR".. Best Rapper alive in 1987: LL Cool J and Rakim. Best Rappe

If you know me you know I don't write for "Shock Value" or to get clicks on my website. I actually write what I truly believe. When it comes to History, Politics, Religion, Music and Sports, I try to be as honest as possible in my assessment. At any rate, when I look at the current climate of the

In 1994, I heard AZ's verse from Life's A B*tch and instantly felt something special. You know, like most people during that time. AZ was the perfect compliment to NAS on so many levels. Whenever they did songs together it always felt authentic and never forced. They also appeared to have a friend

Sid Minter, Blogger Just after I graduated from college, I attended a hip hop concert.  This was not my first time attending a concert, but it was the first time I actually observed the diversity in the crowd.  Let me set the stage.  Common performed that night at the N-Club, which was a small

Today I was listening to Biggie's classic album Ready to Die and other 90's Hip Hop joints. As I sat back and absorbed the lyrics to the final track, "Suicidal Thoughts", it pushed me to ask a few internal questions. I was thinking to myself, "Have I ever heard a Rap Song so grim and cynical?". A

The other day I was listening to Anita Baker’s classic album Rapture on my way to work. You see, there are only a few artists who crafted a project this great, in my humble opinion. It’s the gift and curse of your discography because the greatness follows and literally haunts you over the year

Over the past 15 years Kanye West has become an international icon. This is a far cry from his days of a producer who desired to be a rapper but was constantly overlooked. To keep this short and to the point, Kanye has mastered what a lot of great MC"s have failed to master and that's making gre

In the history of Boxing, there have been greats who specialized in knocking opponents out and greats who specialized in the "Sweet Science" of the Sport. Over the past hundred years, fans witnessed Jack Johnson, Joe Louis, and Mike Tyson knock boxers out with relative ease. We also saw what Geor

Ok, this will be short and sweet. After Black Thought totally destroyed a Freestyle on Funk Flex, the Rap World has been going crazy. The definition of "Freestyle" has been dissected and people have different interpretations. For me, a Freestyle is totally "Off Da Dome" in that moment. The lyrics

Well, another one bites the dust. Nah, I'm just kidding. After allowing rumors to swirl for a couple of months, Khloe Kardashian has confirmed what her fans have suspected for a while: she and NBA Player Tristan Thompson are expecting their first child. It has been rumored that Tristan has cau

There are some interesting attributes to a virus, for one they aren't actually alive, they are pieces of genetic code that needs a host in order to function and carry out it's purpose. A virus can also have different strands, which makes it harder for the bodies immune system to recognize it as har

Well, I guess "Pastor" MA$E has reignited an old beef with Camron. I can't front, I didn't expect this but when I logged on Twitter today, I saw Mase and Camron trending. Ok, back to the track. Mase dropped a diss record at former friend and Harlemite Cam'ron. The two have had a rocky relationshi

There are a lot of MC’s with the name “Big” associated with them. The most famous one of course is Biggie Smalls but this post is about “Big” Pun and “Big” L, who were both just as skilled as The Notorious One. All great artists will admit they draw inspiration from someone that came before them. I

Ok, this will be short and sweet. What MC's showed more growth and skills on their 2nd album? I'm going to name a few from my perspective. What are some in your opinion and do you agree with any I listed? 1. NAS on It Was Written: Yes, as great as Illmatic was NAS was a better overall MC on It W

The old saying is "Music is food for the soul", and I have always believed this to be true. Music is a true link to various cultures, races and people from different generations. People who know me are familiar with my strong passion for music. If you only know me via Social Media, you might bel

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was assassinated 50 years ago today on the balcony of the Lorraine Motel in Memphis, Tennessee. He was there to support the ongoing Sanitation Workers’ Strike, the impetus of which was the deaths of Echol Cole and Robert Walker, who were crushed by a defective garba

Fat Joe is doing a good job with his new Coca Vision Show and interviews. Check out this dope one with the Chicago Legend Common. A lot of people don't remember Common is Fat Joe's "Success" video back in 1995 with NAS, Raekwon and many others. This was a great conversation. Peace Coca Vision: Comm

Yeah, I know. You probably think I'm joking with this title but it true. Snoop Dogg (Calvin Broadus), who was once known as a "Gangster Rapper" from Long Beach California has decided to move in a new direction in regard to his music. Snoop has decided to release a Double CD (32 Songs) that will

Breaking News: Man, I tell you this is really unfortunate on so many levels. ESPN reportedly fired Donovan McNabb and Eric Davis on Friday after they were accused of sexual harassment in a lawsuit filed by former NFL Network employee Jami Cantor last month. This news really comes as no surprise.

I tell you, it's easy to hate some people. George Zimmerman is a scumbag who was fortunate enough to have an out of touch jury that allowed him to escape a second-degree murder charge. Zimmerman fatally shot a then 17 year old Trayvon Martin in Sanford, Florida on February 26, 2012. This case s

Well, I heard this rumor a few years ago but I thought it was fake industry gossip. Yet here we are, in the mist of what could become legendary or the biggest disappointment ever. Jay-Z has finally confirmed the existence of a joint album between him and his wife, Beyonce. Now, they have been f

Growing up in the early 80’s as a kid I was obsessed with professional wrestling. Me and my friends made championship belts out of cardboard boxes and held matches. Before Michael Jordan was a lot of kid’s hero, Rick Flair and Hulk Hogan held that title. The history of wrestling in America goes b