Music is Life

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

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

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

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

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

About 7-8 years ago I was listening to songs on Youtube when I ran across some videos by a rapper name Lil B. Let me first say that I wasn't a fan of his music initially. Being a Hip Hop Nerd, I thought he was trying to disrespect the culture. I mean, the songs didn't come off like he was serio

AUBURN, WASH — Auburn Police arrested Cornell Haynes Jr. professionally known as ‘Nelly’ this morning after a woman on his tour bus called authorities claiming she was raped. Man, this doesn't look good. The story broke this morning to various news outlets. Sources, including TMZ started circulat

DA DOME would like to present you with “OUR” 30 Greatest Hip Hop Albums of All Time... Please feel free to agree, disagree, comment and even share your favorite LP’s. Yes, some of your favorites aren’t listed.  This list is in no particular order (well....kind of) and it’s impossible to name 30

A few thoughts.. The Government didn't kill TUPAC

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

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

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

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, 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

As a true Hip Hop head there is nothing more frustrating than seeing a great MC not have the ability to deliver a 5 Mic Hip Hop Classic. Below are names that come to mind. What about you? In no order... 1. Jadakiss 2. Method Man 3. Kurupt 4. Luda 5. Canibus Your Turn... Peace

(Side Note: If your a Nas fan & know his songs, you might like this piece) Pops use to say "The World is Yours" until Mom passed away from Cancer and "It Aint Hard to Tell" that my life changed after that. I use to "Dance" with her to old Motown tunes on Saturday mornings when cartoons went off.

A few thoughts... Janet Jackson vs Beyonce

My Thoughts.......... Have Black People Forgiven R. Kelly?

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

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

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

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 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

In music, your stage name follows you for a lifetime. I always found it fascinating and interesting how artists received their names. I’m sure some people use “nicknames” they are given during their youth and it just made sense to identify with it moving forward. In Hip Hop, most Rappers don’t

Tupac: “Tattoo Tears” As I strolled up and down the hospital hallway there were “So Many Tears” invading features on a frustrated face….”Lord Knows” this night was a mistake…We were “Against All Odds”, at least I thought so a few hours ago…Young, ignorant and without guidance, we stomped a man o

A few thoughts... Tupac Best Album

Every artist has a path to success. The window of opportunity will not stay open long so one must cease the moment. An old saying has always been the early bird catches the worm. In the entertainment industry, this is also the case. Eminem's Grammy winning song "Lose Yourself" vividly describes th