1060 Hip Hop Uncut

In the world of music, collaborations between artists can often result in groundbreaking and memorable tracks. One such collaboration that had the music industry buzzing was the iconic pairing of Jay Z and Drake for the song "Pound Cake." This track, which appeared on Drake's third studio album "Nothing Was the Same," was a major hit and garnered critical acclaim for its smooth, melodic sound and thought-provoking lyrics. The story behind the "Pound Cake" collaboration is one that is steeped in mutual respect and admiration between two of the most influential artists in the hip-hop genre. Let's delve into the details of how this epic collaboration came about and the impact it had on both artists and their fans. The genesis of the collaboration can be traced back to a chance encounter between Jay Z and Drake in a recording studio in Toronto. Both artists were known for their prowess in the rap game, with Jay Z being a seasoned veteran an

In the ever-evolving world of music, where artists come and go, DJ Khaled has managed to carve out a unique position for himself as both a prolific producer and an influential figure in the hip hop industry. As a musical storyteller, Khaled's journey is no less than an awe-inspiring success story. From humble beginnings to becoming a chart-topping powerhouse, his unwavering charisma and determination have propelled him to heights few ever achieve. The Early Days: Khaled Mohamed Khaled, famously known as DJ Khaled, was born on November 26, 1975, in New Orleans. Growing up in a musical household, his love for hip hop and its culture began at a young age. His talent for mixing and blending sounds quickly gained recognition, and by the late '90s, he was hosting his radio show called "The Luke Show" on Miami's WEDR 99 Jamz. The Turnaround Moment: Khaled's true breakthrough came when he met Birdman, the co-

The intermingling of genres has always been a hallmark of music evolution, breathing new life into the artistic landscape. One such harmonious fusion that has captivated audiences worldwide is the relationship between hip hop and reggae music. These two genres, originating from different cultural backgrounds, collide to create a captivating blend of rhythms and messages. In this article, we dive into the symbiotic connection between hip hop and reggae, exploring how these musical genres have influenced and complemented each other over the years. The Roots of Reggae and Hip Hop: Reggae, born in the vibrant streets of Jamaica in the 1960s, emerged as a powerful musical expression of social and political commentary against oppression. Characterized by its distinctive off-beat rhythms and smooth basslines, reggae music captivated hearts and minds globally. Similarly, hip hop emerged in the U.S. in the 1970s as an outlet for African-American and Latinx communities to share stori

The Game expressed his regrets about his old bars dissing Jay-Z on the song, “It’s Okay (One Blood)” with Junior Reid. In his recent packed Drink Champs interview, The Game was confronted about his past ramblings where he shamed another rapper more than a decade ago. While reflecting on his career, the rapper said he would have taken the Kendrick Lamar route if he could go back. While himself declared that he was currently 42, and he was still rapping, The Game has accepted the way his career has progressed despite criticisms that he is too old to be pushing his rap career unlike others who are retiring or turning to the business world to expand their brand footprints. In the original lyrics on the song “It’s Okay (One Blood)“, he raps, “What DJ gon’ turn down the thirty-eight snub? / You 38 and you still rapping? Ughhh / I’m 26, n***a, so is the dubs.” It Seems rhough the 42-year-old rapper is now having a change of heart on those famous bars which were aimed a

. Every year, The Library Of Congress in USA selects 25 musical titles to add to its National Recording Registry. This act is meant to honor pieces of art for their cultural significance for future generations. A National Recording Preservation Board decides the annual inclusions. Back in 2019 March, JAY-Z’s The Blueprint album became the most modern addition to the archive. It also becomes Shawn Carter’s first work of art to receive this prestigious honor. Jay’s sixth album released on September 11, 2001, the same day as the attacks on the United States. Arriving less than a year after The Dynasty: Roc La Familia, The Blueprint marks the strongest pivot in Jay’s career. An artist with ties to The Notorious B.I.G. and Tupac (in very different ways), to own the #1 spot squarely. One of the most poised contestants, Eminem, was a producer and lone guest MC on the album. The other contestant, Nas, was in Jay’s cross-hairs of high profile usurp, “The Takeover.” On The Blueprint,

JAY-Z made it clear last month that he doesn’t think any rapper could win against him in a Verzuz battle, but clearly Kodak Black doesn't agree with Hov at all and he's willing to challenge him toe-to-toe with specific clauses by the Miami's very own himself. On Monday (January 3 2021), the Flamboyant Florida rapper issued a public Verzuz challenge to Hov on Twitter, but his proposal comes with more specific terms and he's sounding more than confident. “I’ll do a versus wit Jay Z,” he wrote. “‘IF’ he win he get 15 % of my catalog!” If Kodak were to win, however, he wants a high-level job at JAY-Z’s label. “I win he make me Vice President of roc nation,” he added. "I’ll do a versus wit Jay Z 😈 “IF” he win he get 15 % of my catalog ! I win he make me Vice President of roc nation "🤷‍♂️ — Kodak Black (@KodakBlack1k) January 4, 2022 Kodak Black’s tweet caused plenty of chatter online, with a comvoy of fans flooding his replies with their a

Jay-Z made headlines on Tuesday for claiming there’s no rapper in the world who could go toe-to-toe with him in a Verzuz battle.  While on Twitter Spaces speaking to Rob Markman, Hov said: “No one can stand on that stage with me. It’s not a chance in hell that anyone can stand on that stage with me. You got to stand in front of the ‘Grammy Family Freestyle’ live? No one has ever even seen me perform that, you got to stand in front of that? That ain’t never going to happen.” Jay-Z on never doing a #VERZUZ battle “There’s not a chance anyone can stand on that stage with me” on @TwitterSpaces w/@aliciakeys @Genius @RobMarkman @Kozza @sc pic.twitter.com/Wh6IEdZfKQ — 🎄jordan (@JustJordan_925) December 22, 2021 As Jay’s comments began circulating on social media, Lil Jon offered up the name of a rapper he believes could “smoke” Hov in a battle. “Busta will smoke Jay-Z,” he wrote in the comment section of an Instagram post covering Jigga’s remarks.  It’s safe to say Fat Joe would

Jay-Z is confident and believes no one can go toe-to-toe with him in a Verzuz battle... Absolutely no one, Hov said that for real. Earlier on the evening of (Dec. 21 2021), Hov joined a Twitter Spaces conversation with R&B singer and Swizz Beatz's wife Alicia Keys, who is heavily promoting her brand new album Keys, and Rob Markman from Genius when the topic of Verzuz was put on the table. Mr Carter believes that no one can go head on with him on that Verzuz stage and come out alive. "Ain’t nobody that can stand on that stage with me," Jigga humbly boasted. "I ain’t gonna lie, no disrespect. Everyone’s amazing, they’ve done what they’ve done. No one can stand on that stage with me. I'm just telling you guys the real. Theres not a shot. Theres not a chance in hell that anyone can stand on that stage for I don’t know how long it is? Two hours? Two hours…That’s ain’t gonna never happen. Let’s move on from Verzuz and move on to this Keys al