In the vibrant neighborhoods of east Oakland in the 1960s, a young girl would sit transfixed as her father played the congas, the rhythms of Latin jazz filling their modest home. By age three, she […]
There’s something about DJ Quik’s story that hits different when you’re from the barrio — or the hood, or wherever the sidewalks crack and the helicopters hum at night like lullabies made of static and […]
In the pantheon of hip-hop producers who shaped the sound of the 1990s, few names deserve more recognition than Johnny “J” Jackson. Born Johnny Lee Jackson in Juárez, Mexico in 1969 and raised in South […]
In the pantheon of Latin rock legends, the Santana name reigns supreme. But while most music fans can instantly recognize Carlos Santana’s distinctive guitar tone and his band’s fusion of rock, Latin rhythms, and jazz, […]
In the early ’90s, when West Coast hip-hop was exploding with gangsta rap and G-funk, two Mexican American rappers from Riverside, California, carved out their own lane—bringing a smoother, more feel-good sound to the scene. […]
In the ‘80s, Lisa Lisa & Cult Jam didn’t just make hits—they made ANTHEMS. I Wonder If I Take You Home, Can You Feel the Beat, Head to Toe—if you grew up in LA, NYC, […]
Not only was Dre a genius producer, he was a magician who could turn a bag of chips into a gun
The world lost a true musical legend with the passing of Brenton Wood, a man whose voice and artistry left an indelible mark on the hearts of millions. Known for his timeless classics like “Oogum […]
The story of 90s deep house isn’t just about music – it’s about transformation. What began in cramped living rooms and basements evolved into a movement that would reshape nightlife culture forever. In those early […]
Big Tone’s recent release, “Tell Me,” featuring A-Wax, Dee Cisneros, and Analise, offers more than just a musical experience; it serves as a cultural time capsule, transporting listeners back to the vibrant Mexican-American scenes of […]
