Behind the Scenes of DJ Premier & Nas’ Cover Shoot for “Light-Years”
Take a look behind the scenes of DJ Premier & Nas' cover shoot for their collaborative album, "Light-Years." Learn...
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DJ Jazzy Jeff Kills his Set at NAMM 2026
DJ legend Jazzy Jeff delivers an unforgettable live 45 vinyl set at NAMM 2026, performing at the Reloop Booth...
UTFO Performing “Wanna Rock” Live in Berlin (1989)
This exquisite throwback video shows the legendary UTFO performing their classic "Wanna Rock." The performance took place in Berlin...
Uptown Saturday Night Revisited – 29 Years Later
Author: RAProgram Some albums are announced as classics. Others just keep showing up, year after year, until one day you...
THROWBACK: Anthony Bourdain visits The Bronx & Hip-Hop greats
In this throwback episode of "Anthony Bourdain Parts Unknown," Tony visit the birthplace of Hip-Hop, The Bronx. He brings...
DJ Muggs: A Salute to a Legend
Author: RAProgram Happy Birthday to DJ Muggs — the architect of the dark sound and a lifelong guardian of hardcore...
30 Years of “Helter Skelter”: The Dark Return of The D.O.C.
Exactly 30 years ago, on January 23, 1996, The D.O.C. released his second studio album, "Helter Skelter." For fans, this...
Lady Wu-Tang – Protect Ya Neck
Lady Wu-Tang puts it down with a performance art tribute to the Wu-Tang Clan. They blend movement, symbolism, and raw...
20 Years of the Mixtape: Mase – “10 Years of Hate”
Today marks the 20th anniversary of the "10 Years of Hate" mixtape, hosted by DJ Whoo Kid and featuring Mase....
Back in ’87: Public Enemy & LL Cool J Invaded Europe (Documentaries)
Footage from a live performance by New York hip-hop group Public Enemy, filmed at La Mutualité in Paris on November...
Big Daddy Kane Performs his Classic Track on “Bass & Bars”
Big Daddy Kane appeared in the newest edition of the Bass & Bars video series. Alongside quality bass guitar strums...
Ten Years Without Blowfly: Remembering the Legacy of Clarence Reid (1939–2016)
Today, January 17th, marks a full decade since the passing of Clarence Reid, the man whose alter-ego Blowfly became one...
Anniversary Digs: Long Beach 2 Fillmoe, The Commi$$ioner and The Wake
Today at Blackout, we’re looking back at three albums released on this date, January 16th. These aren't necessarily world-changing records,...
The Story of Billy Bill – One of Hip-Hop’s First Hit Songwriters
Jay Quan, a Hip-Hop historian, music journalist, and author, shines light on another piece of golden Hip-Hop history. He...
Today marks 30 years of “The Message!”: Celebrating the Anniversary of “Don’t Be a Menace”
Get ready for "The Message!" Because today marks exactly three decades since the ultimate hip-hop parody hit the big screen....