1060 Hip Hop Uncut

 Sister Nancy on Jay-Z's 'Bam' Sample: Why 'Everybody Else Was Cheap' | Reggae Royalties & Dancehall History Sister Nancy, the trailblazing Jamaican artist widely recognized as the first female dancehall MC, recently delivered a massive endorsement for hip-hop mogul Jay-Z, praising his handling of the sample of her iconic 1982 track, "Bam Bam." Her comments highlight a long-standing issue in the music industry—the fair compensation and recognition of pioneering artists, especially those whose work becomes a cornerstone of other genres. In an interview, Sister Nancy pointedly stated that Jay-Z "did the right thing," asserting that "Everybody else was cheap; they didn't even think about me." This article dives deep into the significance of this statement, the legacy of "Bam Bam," and the fight for artists' rights. The Timeless Power of 'Bam Bam': The Most Sampled Reggae Song Sister Nancy's ...

End of an Era: MTV Music Channels Shut Down (MTV 80s, 90s, Live, Club) | The Future of Music Television Headlines & Hype: The Shock Announcement It’s official. The last dedicated pulse of music television as a global phenomenon is fading to black. After more than four decades of shaping youth culture, launching megastars, and defining entire fashion movements, Paramount Global has confirmed the permanent shutdown of five of MTV's iconic music-focused channels. By December 31, 2025, beloved satellite and cable mainstays like MTV Music, MTV 80s, MTV 90s, Club MTV, and MTV Live will cease broadcasting in numerous international markets, including the UK, Ireland, Continental Europe, and Australia. For an entire generation, this news is more than a business decision—it’s a cultural gut punch. It signifies the definitive end of an era for music television and a clear indicator of how profoundly our viewing habits have shifted in the age of on-demand digital content. The C...

The Diabolical Crate Digging of Biz Markie: A Master Sampler's Legacy In the vibrant, creative chaos of early hip-hop, where DJs and producers were sonic archaeologists, one figure stood out for his unique approach to music. The late, great Biz Markie, affectionately known as the "Clown Prince of Hip-Hop," was not just a rapper and beatboxer; he was a master of the sample. His playful, often bizarre, and always-innovative use of samples made his music unforgettable and, in one landmark case, fundamentally changed the entire music industry. This is the story of Biz Markie’s deep and abiding love for sampling, and the legacy that continues to resonate today. The Golden Age of Unrestricted Creativity Before the legal battles, the early days of hip-hop were a wild frontier for sampling. Producers would "dig in the crates," searching for obscure funk, soul, and rock records to create new beats. It was a form of musical collage, a way to build ...