There’s no denying that Funkmaster Wizard Wiz is a bugged-out dude. From boasting about “making snowballs outta dog shit” to penning the most bizarre “anti-crack” record ever, Wiz never failed to entertain. After working with producers of the caliber of Ced-Gee and Pumpkin during his stint at Tuff City, Wiz tried his hand at hustling…
Where Are They Now – Hard Knocks
Naming yourselves Hardhead and Stoneface risks envoking the image of Bedrock, but these dudes weren’t on some Fruity Pebble bullshit. Their School of Hard Knocks album was tough to get for a long time, but those who managed to track it down were in for a treat, as this LP was well ahead of it’s…
Eric B. Returns
So I interviewed Eric B. a few weeks back and you know I just had to find out how accurate that (now removed) Wikipedia entry really was. In particular, the talk of this chain of restaurants. Robbie: Are you also involved in the restaurant business? Eric B: Yes. I got a bunch of ‘em. What…
The Search For The Ultimate Kid Rapper – Round 2
Since I couldn’t cover everyone last round….more kid rap! Shyheim The Rugged Child Mentor/Ghostwriter: Wu-Tang. Wishes The 90’s Never Ended? Nah, he’s happy his voice broke at last. Career Highlight: Either appearing on the Biggie/Tupac Madison Square Garden freestyle or copping a feel from T-Boz at the ‘Waterfalls’ video shoot. Current Career Status: Only Built…
The Search For The Ultimate Kid Rapper – Round 1
Kiddie rap. Great idea, huh? Almost as interesting as kiddie rap records is the beef between kiddie rappers. Chi-Ali and Illegal hated each other. Everyone hated ABC and Kriss Kross. Bow Wow and Romeo….who the eff cares. On with the round-up! 2 Low Mentor/Ghostwriter: Scarface. Naughty By Nature Wannabe? Nah, he was from the South,…
And The GOAT Rap Album Is…
After catching the spirited debate as to the GOAT Public Enemy album between Dallas Penn and Combat Jack, I was reminded that as amazing as those albums are, nothing holds a candle to the mighty Critical Beatdown. For years, I’ve flip-flopped between Criminal Minded and Critical Beatdown for the title of Greatest Rap Album Evah….
Will The Real Eric B. Please Stand Up?
Eric B – ‘U My Girl’ ^ Please kill yourself. Bonus: Eric B – ‘Rain’ video:
The Ten Twitter Commandments
I been in this game for months, now I’m an A.D.D. animal It’s rules to this shit, I wrote me a manual A step by step booklet for you to get your Twitter game on track, don’t Wale yourself Jack Rule nombre uno: let everyone know every efin’ thing you do, cause you know Hundreds…
Silver Fox – The Unkut Interview
Sometimes there’s more to being a legendary rapper than classic records. You might have heard Silver Fox on one of the three 12” singles he released as part of the Fantasy Three, but his legacy runs a lot deeper than a mere mid-80’s footnote. Having established a reputation as formidable MC through battling at parties…
Freddie Foxxx – The Unkut Interview
There’s not much that Freddie Foxxx hasn’t done in his long career. Whether it’s working with all your favorite producers, stealing the show from big name MC’s with his legendary cameo spots or just plain knocking rappers out for charity, Bumpy Knuckles has got you covered. Fresh off the release of his shelved Crazy Like…
Cutty From The Wire’s 2008 Rap Round-Up
Dennis “Cutty” Wise (aka “Coach”) doesn’t take shorts. Whether he’s doing a 14-year stretch or working the heavy bag at his gym, this dude don’t eff around. That’s why he was the only possible contender to host Unkut’s 2008 Rap Round-Up. If you remember Bobitto‘s Blindfold Test column where he plays records and asks for…
The Unkut Guide To: J.V.C. Force
Pic courtesy Meaning of Dope. After forming meeting at high school out on Long Island, Curt Cazal, B Luv and AJ Rok (who was originally from Mt. Vernon) would spend three to four hours every day rehearsing their routines. It wasn’t until they were all in college that the J.V.C. F.O.R.C.E (Justified by Virtue of…