25 Years of “The Best Part”: J-Live and the Triumph Over the Industry
As you drop the needle on the 2026 silver anniversary reissue of The Best Part today, May 1st, the sound...
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He Played The Beat That Built Hip-Hop… And Got Nothing
James Brown records “Funky Drummer” with Clyde Stubblefield—and what happens in that session becomes the most sampled drum break of...
30 Years of “The Great White Hype” Soundtrack
Looking back at 1996, hip hop heads usually reminisce about giants like All Eyez on Me or The Score. However,...
40 Years of Whodini’s “Back in Black”: The Blueprint of Cool
Today marks exactly 40 years since the Brooklyn trio Whodini released their third studio album, Back in Black. Dropping on...
Why Nas Always Mentions ill WILL?
Nas frequently references Ill Will (born Willie Graham) as a tribute to his childhood best friend, neighbor, and early collaborator....
15 Female MCs Who Ran Hip Hop Before Queen Latifah
Before Queen Latifah's reign, a host of pioneering "female rappers" were actively shaping "hip hop music" from the ground up....
A Must See Heltah Skeltah Freestyle
Sean Price and Rock aka Heltah Skeltah are Da Incredible Rap Team. While on tour in Europe, they give an...
15 Years Later: Big Hutch – Only God Can Judge Me
On this day exactly 15 years ago, April 26, 2011, Gregory Hutchinson—better known to the world as Big Hutch or...
The story of Cold Crush Brothers – Hip-Hop’s early trendsetters
The DNA of Hip-Hop started with crews like the Cold Crush Brothers. From legendary park jams in the Bronx...
20 Years of The Coup’s “Pick a Bigger Weapon”
As we look back at the hip-hop landscape of 2006 from today, April 25, 2026, many releases have either faded...
KRS-One: 25 Years of “The Sneak Attack”
Leaving Jive Records was no accidental decision. KRS made it clear in interviews at the time that he wasn't interested...
Erick Sermon’s Insomnia: 30 Years of the Def Squad Classic
Today marks exactly three decades since April 23, 1996—the day the "Green-Eyed Bandit" himself, Erick Sermon, dropped the Insomnia compilation...
Fox 2 Detroit commemorates Proof’s passing
Fox 2 Detroit commemorates 20 years since Proof's passing with a great documentary-styled piece. They reflect on his enduring...
15 Years of Covert Coup: How Spitta & Alc Flipped the Game
Exactly a decade and a half ago, on April 20, 2011, the internet witnessed the arrival of a project that...
The Notorious B.I.G. – Live Performance and Interview about Life After Death @ TMF
Dig of the Day brings you rare footage of The Notorious B.I.G. live on TMF in Rotterdam, blending performance and...