Perception changes over time. That may seem like a self-evident statement but it's pertinent to reviewing "It's a Compton Thang." Back when the single "This Is... Read More...
Geaaaaah. It's almost impossible to write this review without at least once slipping in the colloquial word that has become a part of hip-hop vernacular and al... Read More...
What changed in Aaron Tyler's world between 1994 and 1996? Well, judging by "Death Threatz," not a whole lot. Sure, '94's "We Come Strapped" had been his most ... Read More...
When John Singleton's landmark film, "Boyz n the Hood" was released, I was about a month away from entering my double digits of age. I wasn't old enough to com... Read More...
While virtually incomparable as musicians, many parallels can be drawn between the careers of hip hop pioneers MC Eiht and KRS-One, each a forerunner in his r... Read More...
Whether or not the city of Compton, California wanted a reputation as a hotbed of gangster rap music in the 1980's and 90's is debatable. Compton is one of th... Read More...