Apache, a founding member of the original Flavor Unit and cousin of Latee has passed away after years of poor health. Lord Ali Ba-Ski discussed his unfortunate condition a couple of years ago: ‘Apache is on permanent disability now. He has a bruised heart. He got his bruised heart from when he was with that…
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Remembering Killa Sha, Part 1
Photo: Alexander Richter In case you’re not familiar with Killa Sha‘s legacy for some reason, here’s a quick run-down of his history in the rap game: Prince A.D. was a true student of the rap game. When he was eleven, he was down with The Super Kids – a group of young upstarts put together…
R.I.P. Killa Sha
Very sad news that Queens veteran Sha Lumi has passed away due to complications with his diabetes. He’s survived by his daughter Princess Sharnia Larkin. Look out for a full tribute to the man shortly, but you can read about his legacy here in the meantime: Killa Sha – The Unkut Interview Killa Sha –…
The Rap Names That Jay Electronica Rejected
It’s amazing what you can find when you hack someone’s Gmail account. This just arrived in my inbox thanks to an anonymous tipster – the rap handles that didn’t make the final cut for the worst-named n00b-School rapper ever (who, ironically, is one of the better trendy new rappers out there): 1. Joe Garage 2….
Why Do Rappers From LA Never Retire?
The current whereabouts of LA rappers who made some noise in the late 80’s and early 90’s most likely isn’t something that you spend a lot of time thinking about during your daily operations, right? If it is, chances are you’re a blogger. The thing is, during a series of seemingly unrelated coincidences the other…
Video: Redman & Method Man In The UK
More Big Breakfast shenanigans featuring Cheech & Chong Red & Meth.
Six Reasons Why Rap Is Gonna Suck In 2010…
1. Rappers With Feelings – Who told all these Leaders Of The N00b School rappers that rhyming about being depressed, lonely and emotionally vulnerable is the what’s hot out on the mean streets of the rap game? Stick to the script, for fucks sake. The only time it’s acceptable to show any sign of emotion…
Is ‘Exhibit C’ the ‘Time’s Up’ of 2009?
If you fux wit Blog Rap, then there’s a good chance you’re typing out shit like “Jay Elec. ‘Exhibit C’ >>>>>> ” in every comment section and Twitter feed you can access. Admittedly, he seems to be the best of the current crop of Leaders Of The N00b School rappers, but the fact that he…
Video: Kutis Blow Performs Christmas Rappin’ On Top of the Pops (UK, 1980)
Christmas is over (thank fuck), but Kurtis’ suit will win forever.
Video: Melle Mel & The Sugarhill Gang on The Big Breakfast (UK, 1999)
More wacky British TV antics via crate digga. Melle & Sugarhill perform ‘Rapper’s Delight’:
The Unkut Guide To Rap Genres, V2.0
Not surprisingly, between having my not exactly stellar memory jogged by everyone’s suggestions in the comments and taking a quick glance through my own archives, I have some important additions to the original line-up. Blog Rap Your YouTube freestyle has 50,000 views, but nobody in the real world knows who you are? You’re a Blog…
The Unkut Guide To Rap Genres
There are so many different types of rap today that almost anybody’s taste can be catered to. But how do you keep up with them all? Let’s take a quick look at some of the important rap genres that are out there right now… Shout Rap During the mid-80’s, Shout Rap was the move. Run-DMC…