1060 Hip Hop Uncut

A Modern G-Funk Legacy: YG & DJ Mustard In the annals of hip-hop history, certain partnerships transcend mere collaboration and become a defining force. Think of Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg, or Gang Starr's Guru and DJ Premier. These duos didn't just make music; they sculpted genres, created movements, and left an indelible mark on the culture. In the modern era, few partnerships embody this level of creative synergy more powerfully than Compton's own YG and the prolific producer, DJ Mustard. Their connection isn't just about hit records; it's the story of two young artists who came together to redefine West Coast hip-hop for a new generation, creating a sound that is both a tribute to the past and a blueprint for the future. The Birth of the "Ratchet" Sound The story of YG and DJ Mustard's synergy begins in the late 2000s, an era when the West Coast rap scene was searching for its next identity. While the legacy of G-Funk was un...

J. COLE'S RANDOM ACT OF KINDNESS KEEPS HIP HOP SAYS A LOT ABOUT HIM...A RARE BREED  Even as one of the most successful and wealthiest rappers out, J. Cole remains a man of the people and still the humblest of them all (RAPPERS) of course. Who else among his peers would pull a charitable act by not only rapping over a YouTube producer's beat but allowing the song to stay on their channel even? That's motivation and J.Cole who once rapped about 'No Role Models' is definitely a verified Role Model to the whole Hip hop fraternity, especially to the upcoming wannAbe producers. It's always the smallest that matters, the rest is Cap 🧢 It's been a while since the Dreamville boss dropped some bars but he had a stellar spring nonetheless, year-end-list-worthy feature verses on tracks like Benny the Butcher's “Johnny P's Caddy,” Bia's “London,” and YG's “Scared Money.” But most recently a new song appeared out of nowhere—more specifically, ...