Docs Hyped youtube channel Before N.W.A. put Compton on the map, Todd Shaw—better known as Too $hort—was pioneering the West Coast rap scene from the streets of Oakland, California. But he didn't do it alone. In this video, we dive deep into the legendary history of The Dangerous Crew, the powerhouse collective formed by Too $hort in the late 1980s. From legendary producers like Ant Banks and Shorty B, to incredible lyricists like Spice 1, Father Dom, The conscious Daughters, and Goldy, The Dangerous Crew defined the raw, funky, and unapologetic sound of Bay Area hip-hop. We explore: How Too $hort built an independent empire selling tapes out of his trunk. The formation of The Dangerous Crew and their signature "Moby Dick" studio sessions. The sonic mastermind of Ant Banks and the birth of the Bay Area funk sound. The classic albums, the eventual breakup, and their lasting legacy on modern hip-hop. If you love classic West Coast hip-hop, 90s rap history, and the stories behind the music, smash that like button, subscribe to the channel, and hit the notification bell so you never miss an episode! Too Short, The Dangerous Crew, Oakland hip hop, West Coast rap, 90s rap history, Ant Banks, Shorty B, Spice 1, Goldy, Father Dom, The Conscious Daughters, Too Short documentary, Bay Area rap, Mob Music, G Funk history, Todd Shaw, Don't Fight the Feelin, Get In Where You Fit In, Cocktails album, In the Trunk, Dangerous Crew members, Rappin 4-Tay, Mac Dre, E-40, Digital Underground, 1990s West Coast hip hop, Too Sho rt history, Jive Records, Dangerous Music, Oakland California rap, Trunk funk, Too Short interview, MC Breed, Cold 187um, Above the Law, Ice Cube, NWA vs Too Short, Bay Area hip hop documentary, Classic rap groups, 90s hip hop production, Too Short lyrics, Pimp rap history, West Coast hip hop pioneers, Independent rap boom, Too Short discography, Oakland music scene, 1980s rap history, 75 Girls, Freddy B, Too Short beats, G-Funk basslines, Old school West Coast rap, Hip hop collectives, Dangerous Crew breakup, Bay Area rap legends, Town business, Real Oakland rap, Too Short live, West Coast classics #80smusic #80shiphop #80srap #90shiphop #90srapmusic #90smusic #rapdoc #hiphopdoc #musicdocumentary #hiphopdocumentary #TooShort #TheDangerousCrew #OaklandHipHop #WestCoastRap #BayAreaRap #AntBanks #Spice1 #ShortyB #Goldy #Father Dom #TheConsciousDaughters #ToddShaw #90sRap #ClassicHipHop #HipHopHistory #RapDocumentary #MobMusic #GFunk #OaklandCalifornia #TownBusiness #TheBay #OldSchoolRap #90sHipHop #WestCoastClassics #BayAreaLegends #HipHopCulture #RapLegends #IndependentMusic #JiveRecords #BornToMack #ShortyThePimp #GetInWhereYouFit In #Cocktails #InTheTrunk #E40 #MacDre #Rappin4Tay #DigitalUnderground #WestCoastPioneers #TrunkFunk #HipHopBeats #90sMusic #RapHistory #BayAreaMusic #PimpRap #OaklandRap #WestSide #HipHopHeads #BoomBap #90sNostalgia #ClassicRap #MusicHistory #BehindTheMusic #RapCollectives #OaklandHistory #WestCoastSound #UndergroundRap #GoldenEraHipHop #VintageRap #GetaFlat
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Sunday, May 31, 2026
Docs Hyped; Pioneers of the West: Too Short & the Dangerous Crew
Saturday, May 30, 2026
Construction sites 2026; Syre Uhyr Urge Nalk Tope Eat Waks Much Refuse Luna Zoer Moves Goal Sweetheart
Construction sites 2026
-Syre; NNT
-Uhyr; NNT
-Urge; NNT
-Nalk; NNT
-Tope; NNT
-Eat; NNT
-Waks; NNT
-Much; High After Sunrise / VTS
-Refuse; FOS / IMOK
-Luna; Bandit Queens
-Zoer; 730
-Moves; HOK
-Goal; All in One / COD / KD / Crime Empire
-Sweetheart
Oslo graffiti
#oslograffiti #oslo #graffiti
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Construction Sites
New music; Vince Staples > White Flag
Vince Staples youtube channel Introducing Cry Baby, an album by Vince Staples, releasing 6/5. Vinyl & CD available for pre-order: https://vincestaples.co Stream: https://i.vncstpls.com/crybaby Directed by Vince Staples and Bradley J. Calder. Socials: / discord / vincestaples / vincestaples / vincestaples http://x.com/vincestaples https://open.spotify.com/artist/68kEu...
New music; THE NEW WAVE Ep.1 - LBC featuring Marc Nasty, Ray Vaughn, King Twฤซ, TB Dagunslanga, Yung LB
SnoopDoggTV youtube channel THE NEW WAVE Ep.1 - LBC featuring Marc Nasty, Ray Vaughn, King Twฤซ, TB Dagunslanga, Yung LB, New Wave instrumental: • New Wave episode 1 Instrumental #TheNewWave #Represent #NoDisrespect Follow THE NEW WAVE v.1: LBC Marc Nasty Instagram: / marcnasty YouTube: / @marcnasty X: https://x.com/marcnasty?utm_source=ch... Ray Vaughn Instagram: / ray.vaughn YouTube: / @rayvaughn X: https://x.com/rayvaughn King Twฤซ Instagram: / king_twi YouTube: / @kingtwi X: https://x.com/KingTwii TB DaGunslanga Instagram: / tbdagunslanga YouTube: / @tbdagunslanga X: https://x.com/tbdagunslanga Yung LB Instagram: / yunglb_litt YouTube: / @yunglb X: https://x.com/YungLB_Litt Subscribe to DEATH ROW's channel: / @deathrowrecords Follow Snoop Dogg! Facebook: / snoopdogg Instagram: / snoopdogg Twitter: / snoopdogg Snapchat: / snoopdogg Follow DEATH ROW Instagram: / deathrowrecords TikTok: / deathrowrecords Facebook: / deathrowrecords
New music; Killah Priest > 4 Living Creatures (Official Music Video)
Killah Priest youtube channel Produced by Unknown Source Video by A.D. Ross of Webcore Media ©2026 Proverbs Records ♚ Killah Priest Official Website ➜ http://www.KillahPriest.tv Instagram ➜ / realkillahpriest Patreon ➜ / killahpriest Linktree ➜ https://linktr.ee/killahpriest Merchandise Official KP Merch ➜ https://killahpriest.bigcartel.com Podcraft Store ➜ https://killah-priest-podcraft.myspre... Rumble Channel Watch on Rumble ➜ https://rumble.com/c/c-1947752 ๐ Xclusive Direct Exclusive Music Drops, Streetwear & Gifts ➜ http://www.xclusivedirect.com ๐ง Collaboration / Sponsorship ad@killahpriest.tv #KillahPriest
New music; Grateful (feat. Kamila Sky)
THEREALTWISTEDINSANE youtube channel Grateful (feat. Kamila Sky) · Twisted Insane · Kamila Sky · Michael Johnson · Michael Johnson ℗ Brainsick Muzik Released on: 2026-05-29
New music; 38 Spesh > Trust Us feat. Ransom , Smooth Haynes
38 Spesh youtube channel Trust Us · 38 Spesh · Ransom · Smooth Haynes · Justin Harrell · Randy Nicholls 8 Shots ℗ 2026 T.C.F. Music Group Released on: 2026-05-29 Producer: TrickyTrippz Mixing Engineer: Parks Valley Mastering Engineer: Rome Palermo
New music; A-F-R-O > Burn It Up (Official Music Video)
A-F-R-O youtube channel Follow A-F-R-O: IG: @allflowsofficial FB: All Flows Reach Out X: @frothizzle97 #AFRO #BurnItUp #hiphop #officialmusicvideo — Produced, mixed and mastered by A-F-R-O Shot / EFX by @ElenaCharis
New music; D12 > Nightmare Walking (feat. Xzibit & Ice T) Official Music Video
D12 youtube channel ๐ฟ D12 Forever Vol. 1 — Out June 19th Pre-save now: https://ffm.to/d12forevervolume1 ๐ Subscribe to the D12 Official YouTube Channel ๐ Follow D12 https://linktr.ee/allthingsd12 ๐ฌ Join the Official D12 Discord / discord Directed by: Diego Cruz Cast: Kuniva, Swifty McVay, Xzibit Produced by: Rue Wade © 2026 My Brothers Keeper Entertainment LLC / Compound Interest
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Graffiti Bonanza; COPENHAGEN GRAFFITI (vol.08)
Graffiti Bonanza youtube channel Copenhagen Graffiti Walls Vol.08 We’re back with another heavy dose of fresh graffiti burner walls straight out of Copenhagen and the suburbs! This video documents real Copenhagen graffiti from it's many hall of fames and and forgotten corners of the city where writers creates their art. featuring pieces from: Azit, Pheo, Sabe, Wane, Thek, Maxel, Ben 26, Rgue, Witso, Cres, Cruel, Santex, Dekis, Vold, Moes, Lava, Smag, Moa crew, Se2, Toms, Kers, Loos, Jup, faney, Noiz, Storm, Miles, Avelon, Rezer, Hefs, Rens, Coler, Resen, Vent, Gebes, Tekst, Bomr, Reks, Crema, Bsann, Royes, Saet, Edes, Farm, More, Caligr, Peach, Spk crew, Bsq crew, Toys crew and many many more... So if you like what you see! then hit that like and subscribe button and turn on notification bell to stay tuned for more graffiti adventures! It's FREE!
Tuesday, May 5, 2026
Bishop Lamont; Just Don’t Die (Red Band Trailer)
Bishop Lamont youtube channel Bishop Lamont – Just Don’t Die (Red A collaboration between Bishop Lamont and GiftedGlitch Directed, Filmed & Edited by GiftedGlitch Courtesy of Revindicated™ Somewhere between the living and the forgotten lies a place where art refuses to die. Just Don’t Die is a descent into that world . a cinematic parable stitched together through rhythm, blood, and belief. Directed, Filmed & Edited by: GiftedGlitch Presented by: Revindicated™ Artist: Bishop Lamont Project: Just Don’t Die (Red Band Trailer) Official Merchandise ๐ฉ www.therevindicated.comRELATED LINKS; FatCap Magazine interview > Bishop Lamont; The Reformation (“God Damn N!gga, It’s About Fucking Time!”) (2008)
Freaking Out With Billy Hume; The One Drum Sound Behind a Million Hit Songs > TR-808
Freaking Out With Billy Hume youtube channel The one drum you've heard on a million hits didn’t come from a plugin — it came from a drum machine. In this video, I tell the real story of how the kick drum from the Roland TR-808 evolved into the massive bass sound that now defines hip-hop, trap, pop and much of modern music. What started as a simple analog drum sound was re-recorded, processed, and shaped over decades into the foundation of countless hit records. Having recorded and mixed some of the biggest rap songs of the era, I show exactly how this sound was used and demonstrate a few of the technical things I did that contributed to the evolution of the 808 sound. I also talk with Mr. Collipark (the producer for the Ying Yang Twins, V.I.C., Soulja Boy, Bubba Sparxxx and others) about his early days using the 808 drums sound and his thoughts on how it became one of the most prevalent sounds in music today. This isn’t theory or internet history — it’s the studio reality behind one sound you’ve heard a million times. Once you hear it, you’ll never hear music the same way again. If you have any thoughts or opinions about this, leave a comment. Polarity VS Phase - Part 1: • Polarity VS Phase - Part 1 Polarity VS Phase - Part 2 - • Polarity vs Phase - Part 2 Mixing Low End: • Looking At Phase In A Mix | Getting Full L... Subscribe here: / @freakingoutwithbillyhume Car Stereo / Subwoofer Videos by: @Michael Singer - • Breaking my windshield with the LMS 18s (5... @DibeezyTheGifted - • Video @Foo87 - • Grippin the Grain (CAKE79) @bryanshurtleff15 - • grippin the grain roof flex @twistedchild420 - • Grippin tha Grain C&S-4 DAD BD 12's on 6K @goblegoblemotherfuc - • Gripping the grain on 2 12" mojos @deeje00 - • Dc xl 10 grippin the grain @Granadier - • Bonecrusher, Grippin Grain, RD audio 15" @Mrsoundaudio2011 - • Saturn Ion 2 18's Grippin The Grain Choppe... @caged420 - • grippin the grain @Savage813 - • W7 Grippin the grain @arch417powersports - • 15" alpine type r banging! Support this channel by becoming a Patron - / billyhume WEBSITE - https://www.billyhume.net Twitch - / billy_hume PATREON - / billyhume INSTAGRAM - / billyhume FACEBOOK - / billyhumeproducer A huge thanks to my supporters: CodeGreer Harry Stark Tylo Productions Giselle Turner Anne Sereg Justin Mullinix Ray Taylor Preeminent Game Rick Brewer Crystal Whedbee Chris Vermillion 0:00 - Intro 1:17 - The first Roland drum machines 3:03 - The TR-808 builds a cult fan base 3:50 - What was special about the 8-8 kick, how people started sampling it and evolving the sound 5:49 - Mr. Collipark on the first time he heard the 808 6:21 - The 808 became something that got passed around and shared 10:09 - The 808 evolves into the bass part 11:32 - The 808 becomes mainstream 13:14 - I took the 808 further and one of the songs I mixed became a subwoofer hit 16:17 - And the 808 evolves again... 18:37 - OutroRELATED LINKS; The Sacred Gamer; The Sound Bite That Spawned an Entire Genre of Music > The Roland TR-808 Cowbell AND Freaking Out With Billy Hume; Who REALLY Invented Crunk?
Monday, May 4, 2026
New music; I Get a Rush (feat. Planet Asia, Flee Lord, Rim da Villin & DJ Cue > produced by Jav the Dentist)
Provided to YouTube by DistroKid I Get a Rush (feat. Planet Asia, Flee Lord, Rim da Villin & DJ Cue) · Jav the Dentist · Planet Asia · Flee Lord · Rim da Villin · DJ Cue · Planet Asia · Flee Lord · Rim Da Villin · DJ Cue I Get a Rush (feat. Planet Asia, Flee Lord, Rim da Villin & DJ Cue) ℗ Flossin For Smiles Released on: 2026-05-01 Auto-generated by YouTube.
New music; BOSS AT THE DOOR (feat. Jay Royale)
Provided to YouTube by DistroKid BOSS AT THE DOOR (feat. Jay Royale) · Daniel Son · MANZU BEATZ · Jay Royale · Daniel Son · Jay Royale BOSS AT THE DOOR (feat. Jay Royale) ℗ MANZU BEATZ Released on: 2026-04-23 Auto-generated by YouTube.
New music; Spoda “Phat Cat” (Prod. By Josh Lamont) Official video
Spoda “Phat Cat” (Prod. By Josh Lamont) Video Shot/Edited By - Bebito Off “Tuned In” album by Spoda (Fully Produced by / thememusicjosh ) Available on all platforms ▶️https://album.link/tunein Follow Spoda ๐ Bandcamp: https://spoda1.bandcamp.com/ ๐ Twitter: / mrdopeflow ๐ Instagram: / spoda631 ๐ Facebook: / spoda-aka-mrdopeflow-430751183624164 ๐ SoundCloud: / dopeflow631 ๐ Apple music: / spoda ๐ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3wYRG... ๐ Tidal: https://tidal.com/browse/artist/15863482 ๐ YouTube: / mrdopeflow
FX crew the video (New York graffiti 1998) ft. T-Kid, Ces, Per, Snow, Sub, Poem and many more....
ARTISTS FEATURED;
-T-Kid
-Ces
-Per
-Snow
-Sub
-Poem
-Rek
.-Daim
-Loomit
-Cope2
-Seen
-Pose2
-Hesh
Battle Of The Year 1997 (breaking)
Google AI;
The 1997 Braun Battle Of The Year (BOTY), a premier international breakdancing competition held in Germany, was won by the US-based crew Style Elements, with South Side Rockers from Germany taking second place. Renowned for its high-level powermoves, this event featured prominent performances from crews including Black Noise (South Africa) and Suicidal Lifestyle (Hungary).
Key Details of BOTY 1997:
Winner: Style Elements (USA).
Runner-Up: South Side Rockers (Germany).
Highlight: Style Elements' Super Dave showcased renowned flair and power moves during their winning performance.
Significance: 1997 was a standout year in the mid-90s era of the competition that solidified BOTY's reputation as the "World Cup" of breaking, bringing together top crews from different continents.
The competition continued its tradition of fostering international breaking talent, with other notable teams in 1997 including Black Noise and Suicidal Lifestyle.
Battle Of The Year 1996 (breaking, also some live graffiti by Echo and Mode2)
Google AI;
The 1996 Braun Battle Of The Year breakdancing competition was won by Toys In Effect from Switzerland, with Enemy Squad from Hungary taking second place. Held in Germany, this iteration featured top European breaking crews such as Wedding B-Boys, Flying Steps, and Passo Sul Tempo, highlighting the rapid growth of the international B-Boy scene.
Key Details of BOTY 1996:
Winner: Toys In Effect (Switzerland).
Runner-up: Enemy Squad (Hungary).
Location: Germany.
Context: The event, founded in 1990, continued to establish itself as the premier global gathering for breaking crews, showcasing intense competition.
Note: The 1996 breakdancing competition is distinct from the 2013 dance film Battle of the Year or 1996 video game awards.
Backjumps video mag #0 (Berlin graffiti, breaking and rap)
Featuring; Storm, Shek ASS / 156 / TC5, MC Spax & DJ Mirko, KRS-One BDP, Dero TFA, Maxin BKS, DJ Hype CMD, Black books Delta INC, T-Kid 170 TNB, Dondi CIA and more.
Produced by Adrian Nabi.
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-Backjumps - Hip Hop video mag #1 (Berlin graffiti, breaking and rapping)
-Overkill Live #1 (Berlin graffiti, breaking and rap)
-Overkill Live #3 (Berlin graffiti, breaking and rap)
Backjumps - Hip Hop video mag #1 (Berlin graffiti, breaking and rapping)
Beatboxing with Maxim, style studies with KACAO77 and SHEK, New York trains, black books from DELTA, T-KID, DONDI and much more!
Produced by Adrian Nabi.
RELATED LINKS;
-Backjumps video mag #0 (Berlin graffiti, breaking and rap)
-Overkill Live #1 (Berlin graffiti, breaking and rap)
-Overkill Live #3 (Berlin graffiti, breaking and rap)
Sunday, May 3, 2026
El Train | Loop Kitchen; How The Pause Button Became Hip-Hop’s Secret Weapon
El Train | Loop Kitchen youtube channel Hip-hop has always found new life in ordinary machines, and this is the story of how the humble cassette deck became a rough, homemade sampler for some of the genre’s most important producers. ๐ Go Deeper On Patreon: If you’ve been enjoying these Behind The Record videos and want to go deeper, I’ve just launched a Patreon. There’s extended versions of episodes, extra research, sample breakdowns and Digging Deeper Radio - a longer companion series where I explore the music, samples, gear and wider story behind the artists I cover on the channel. You can also vote on what I break down next. If you want to support the channel and get a deeper version of these videos in return, you can join here: ๐ / loopkitchen ๐ BOGOF Offer: Right now it’s Buy One, Get One Free on all our sample packs. Just use the code 'SECONDCOURSE' at checkout to grab your second pack free. Link below if you fancy digging in. https://loopkitchen.co.uk/collections... ๐ FREE Loop Kitchen Sample Pack - https://loopkitchen.carrd.co/ ๐ FREE Plugin Database (Over 600 free plugins) - https://loopkitchenplugins.carrd.co/ Find out the story of Apache next: • How ‘Apache’ Became Hip-Hop’s National Anthem ๐ฌ Join the Loop Kitchen Discord for free samples, production tips, and to connect with other producers - / discord ๐งท Connect with us on social media: El Train Instagram - / eltrainmusic El Train TikTok - / eltrainmusic Loop Kitchen Instagram - / loopkitchen_ Hip-hop has a way of taking whatever gear is available and pushing it far beyond what it was designed to do. In this video, we follow the unlikely journey of the cassette, from a Dutch engineer trying to make tape recording smaller and simpler, to the Bronx parties where live DJ sets were captured, copied and passed around by hand. But the cassette didn’t just document early hip-hop. In bedrooms, on family stereos and cheap tape decks, young producers discovered that the pause button could be used to trap tiny moments from records and loop them over and over again, creating rough, handmade beats before samplers became widely available. This is the story of the pause tape, and how a tiny plastic button became an entry point for future legends like Q-Tip, Pete Rock, Public Enemy, Easy Mo Bee, De La Soul, Beastie Boys, RZA and J Dilla. ⏰ TIMESTAMPS 00:00 - Intro 00:46 - The Tale of The Tape 02:47 - Live From The Boombox 04:53 - One Pause At A Time 07:30 - A Quick Interlude 08:21 - The Pause Tape Blueprint 14:01 - Still On PauseBonus; Nas & DJ Premier - "Pause Tapes" (Visualizer)
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