The late 80s brought a huge shift in rap music towards West Coast gangsta rap. We examine
The seeds of modern gangster music were sown long ago. We trace that path.
Planet Ill chases the violent underpinnings of gangsta music from rap’s beginnings all the way to the modern era.
The Chronic wasn’t all blunts and bitches. It was the soundtrack of the LA Riots. We’ll show you why.
How the movie Colors changed the world…or at least Lithonia.
By shelz. This piece is not about Derrion Albert. It’s really not about Nas either.
By Bill Starlin (Harlem, NY) Community activists, reformed gangsters, and the youth of Harlem joined