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Friday, November 13, 2026
New music 2026; Westside Gunn Ft. Nas & Rome Streetz - MARTIN 4SESE (Video) HEELMATIC
Thursday, November 12, 2026
Paid In Full Foundation; The Hidden History Behind Rap Music’s Beginnings (featuring The D.O.C, QD3 and Kurtis Blow)
Rap music has always been passed from one generation to the next. Kurtis Blow, The D.O.C., Roxanne Shanté, and QD3 argue that understanding those connections is essential to understanding the culture itself.
In this conversation from the Paid in Full celebration, they reflect on the artists who shaped them, the recognition many pioneers waited decades to receive, and why honoring hip-hop’s history is also about what gets passed forward.
QD3 shares how his father, Quincy Jones, connected rap music back to jazz, the griots, and earlier generations of Black music, while The D.O.C. explains why he rejects the idea of a single GOAT: every generation stands on the shoulders of the one before it. They also discuss creativity, mentorship, AI, and why Paid in Full is about more than a single night of recognition.
Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
1:05 Three the Hard Way: Meet the Legends
4:43 The Girl No One Could Beat
9:33 "It Allowed Me to Breathe"
11:32 The D.O.C.'s 35-Year Wait and AI Comeback
14:00 Inside the Paid in Full Foundation
16:23 Kurtis Blow: "Bigger Than Hip Hop"
17:47 QD3, Quincy Jones, and the Jazz Foundation
23:41 Quincy's Notes and the Roots of Hip Hop
27:13 We're All GOATs: Music as God's Gift
29:49 One Piece of Hip Hop: 808s and Gold Chains
36:53 Basketball, Christmas Rap, and His Wife's Idea
39:53 What's Next for Paid in Full
Paid In Full Foundation youtube channel
Paid in Full foundation (Google AI)
The Paid in Full Foundation was founded in 2022 by Ben Horowitz, Felicia Horowitz, Nas (Nasir Jones), and Steve Stoute.
Key Details
Mission: To honor early hip-hop pioneers whose artistic and cultural impact far exceeded their financial compensation, providing them with unrestricted grants, healthcare resources, and support.
Leadership & Board: Features co-founders Ben and Felicia Horowitz, Steve Stoute, Michelle Ebanks, and Quincy Jones III on its board, alongside an advisory board that includes Nas, Fab 5 Freddy, and Ralph McDaniels.
Paid in Full foundation
Paid in Full foundation; the 2026 HONOREES
Nile Rodgers > Quincy Jones Achievement Award
Nile Rodgers stands as a rare legend—an innovator who shaped modern music’s sound and longevity. As co-founder of Chic, he crafted timeless anthems like “Le Freak” and “Good Times,” records that not only topped charts but formed the sonic foundation of Hip-Hop, R&B, and pop for generations.
A master guitarist and visionary producer, Rodgers has helped drive projects totaling over 500 million albums and 100 million singles worldwide. His chart-topping reach spans decades, with landmark collaborations on David Bowie’s “Let’s Dance,” Diana Ross’s “I’m Coming Out,” and Madonna’s “Like a Virgin.” His signature style found renewed life in Daft Punk’s “Get Lucky,” placing him once again at the cultural center of the music world.
Rodgers’s achievements include multiple Grammys, Album of the Year with Daft Punk, and the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award. Inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame for Musical Excellence, his influence remains profound and enduring.
For his unparalleled contributions to music and culture, Nile Rodgers is honored with the Quincy Jones Achievement Award—celebrating a legacy that continues to move the world, one groove at a time.
The D.O.C. Rap Music Grandmaster Honoree
A master lyricist revered for his pen, precision, and profound influence on West Coast Hip-Hop, The D.O.C. stands as one of the most important and often unsung architects in rap history. Emerging from Dallas, Texas, he rose to prominence in the late 1980s as a key creative force behind a revolutionary sound that would redefine the genre as Gangsta Rap or as some may categorize it as Reality Rap.
His 1989 debut album No One Can Do It Better was both a critical and commercial success, earning gold certification and delivering standout records like “It’s Funky Enough” and “The D.O.C. & The Doctor.” With razor-sharp lyricism, intricate wordplay, and undeniable presence, he quickly established himself as one of Hip-Hop’s most elite MCs.
Beyond his solo work, The D.O.C.’s legacy is deeply intertwined with that of legendary producer Dr. Dre. As a trusted collaborator, he played a vital role in shaping the sound and storytelling of era-defining projects, by Eazy E and NWA, contributing to the creative foundation that would lead to Dre’s landmark album The Chronic and the rise of Death Row Records as a dominant cultural force.
Following a near-fatal car accident that permanently altered his voice, The D.O.C. transformed adversity into legacy continuing to write, develop talent, and influence the direction of Hip-Hop from behind the scenes. His resilience and commitment to the craft have made his impact even more enduring, even influencing today’s hip-hop stars like Dallas native BigXThePlug.
Honored by the Paid In Full Foundation, The D.O.C. is celebrated not only for his lyrical brilliance, but for his foundational role in shaping the sound, spirit, and legacy of Hip-Hop culture.
Kurtis Blow Rap Music Grandmaster Honoree
A true architect of Hip-Hop’s foundation, Kurtis Blow stands as one of the culture’s first superstars and enduring icons as an artist whose influence helped shape the very blueprint of rap music as we know it today. Hailing from Harlem in the late 1970s, he made history as the first rapper signed to a major label, boldly carrying Hip-Hop from the parks and parties of New York City streets onto the wide range of the global stage.
His landmark 1980 single “The Breaks” not only became the first certified gold selling rap record, but also cracked the Billboard Hot 100, signaling Hip-Hop’s arrival as a commercial and cultural mainstay. He continued to build on that momentum with charting hits like “Basketball,” “If I Ruled the World,” and “Christmas Rappin’,” blending charisma, storytelling, and social insight while expanding the genre’s reach worldwide.
Kurtis Blow’s cultural imprint extended beyond music into film, most notably with his star appearance in the seminal Hip-Hop movie Krush Groove, further cementing his role as a bridge between Hip-Hop’s underground roots and its mainstream explosion. Behind the scenes, he was equally impactful helping introduce the world to future rap legends Run-D.M.C. and contributing to the early momentum of Def Jam Recordings, a label that would go on to define generations of hip-hop music.
The Paid In Full Foundation is proud to honor Kurtis Blow not only as a pioneering artist, but as a visionary who helped transform Hip-Hop into a global culture opening doors, setting standards, and inspiring generations to follow.
Ralph McDaniels Contributor Award Honoree
There is no better or more dedicated keeper of Hip-Hop culture than Ralph McDaniels. He stands as a pioneering force in documenting and elevating the street movement from its grassroots to global to digital dominance. As the longtime host and co-creator of New YorkCity’s local airwave TV, Video Music Box, McDaniels provided a vital platform for Hip-Hop at a time when mainstream media largely ignored the genre.
Debuting in 1983, the show became the first to regularly broadcast rap music videos, offering early exposure to now iconic artists and helping to define the visual language of Hip-Hop culture. For more than four decades, McDaniels has remained a trusted voice and cultural innovator, capturing rare, behind-the-scenes moments with growing legends and rising stars alike.
Through his lens, audiences have witnessed the evolution of Hip-Hop in real time, from park jams, smoked out clubs (where his iconic “The Shout Out” was born) and block parties to sold out arenas and worldwide acclaim. His work not only entertained, but preserved the authenticity, energy, and spirit of the culture. Beyond hosting, McDaniels is an accomplished music video director, contributing to the visual identities of numerous legacy and up-and-coming artists and helping to shape how Hip-Hop is seen and experienced. His commitment to archiving and storytelling has ensured that critical moments in the culture’s history are never lost, making him both a historian and a visionary.
As a 2026 honoree recognized as a main contributor to the culture at the Paid In Full Foundation’s Hip-Hop Grandmaster Awards, Ralph McDaniels’ legacy is undeniable. His influence spans generations, and his dedication continues to inspire those who seek to document, celebrate, and push Hip-Hop forward.
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Saturday, October 17, 2026
Ali Talks Music; Kool G Rap Built the Sound That Made Nas, Jay-Z and Big Pun Rich, Then the Label Died Owing Him All
Ali Talks Music youtube channel
Kool G Rap is the most copied rapper in the history of New York — the man who put mafioso rap and multisyllabic rhyme schemes on wax before Nas, Jay-Z, Raekwon or Big Pun ever cut a record. He is also the clearest case in hip-hop of a career destroyed by the label that owned it: Cold Chillin' Records got named in the 1991 sampling ruling that changed the business, lost its Warner Bros. distribution, shut down in 1998 and sold the entire catalogue. This is the story of the blueprint, the label, and the thirty-five years it took for the check to show up.
Saturday, August 22, 2026
New music 2026; Skilla Baby ft. Nas - Respect My Gangster
Skilla Baby youtube channel The Price Of Fame ℗ 2026 Geffen Records Released on: 2026-08-21 Vocalist, Executive Producer: Skilla Baby Programmer, Producer: DJ Toomp Producer, Programmer: BoogzDaBeast Programmer, Producer: Rance1500 Composer Lyricist, Producer, Programmer: Warryn Campbell Producer: Dash Composer Lyricist, Producer, Programmer: Sean Momberger Vocalist: Nas Engineer: Josh Schuback Engineer: Liz Robson Engineer: Dylan Del Olmo Engineer: Chris Dennis Engineer, Mixing Engineer: Zeke Mishanec Engineer: David Pizzimenti Engineer: Ryan DeRemer Engineer: Richard Isho Engineer: Johnscott Sanford Mastering Second Engineer: Mose Wheeler Mixing Engineer: Michalis “MsM” Michael Mastering Engineer: Joe LaPorta A& R: Kendrick “Slimm” Alloway Aand Radministrator: Marissa Wickliffe Executive Producer, A& R: Aaron “Dash” Sherrod A& R: Stephen Baynes Composer Lyricist: Trevon Gardner Composer Lyricist: Aldrin Davis Composer Lyricist: Jahmal Gwin Composer Lyricist: Larrance Dopson Composer Lyricist: Aaron Sherrod Composer Lyricist: Nasir Jones
Friday, June 26, 2026
Complex; 'Long Live the Pimp': A Documentary on the Life and Legacy of Pimp C
Complex youtube channel Bun B, Nas, Michael "5000" Watts, DJ Paul, and more talk about the legendary Southern rapper and the impact he had on hip-hop.RELATED LINKS; Fat Cap Magazine interview with Bun B (originally featured in Fat Cap magazine #17) More Underground Kings related here
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. 📝 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: 👉 / loopkitchen 🎉 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... 🎁 FREE Loop Kitchen Sample Pack - https://loopkitchen.carrd.co/ 🔌 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 💬 Join the Loop Kitchen Discord for free samples, production tips, and to connect with other producers - / discord 🧷 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)
Monday, March 23, 2026
New music; Nas & Forgotten - GiT Ready (Official Video) REMIX!!!!
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Wednesday, February 25, 2026
Amsterdamage part3; clean trains special (graffiti Amsterdam) ft. The Crazy Dentist El Nas, Jake TFP and many more...
Straight from Amsterdams suburbs comes Amsterdamage part3 featuring the most up writers of all lines. They are the subwaystars. The Crazy Dentist El Nas, Mazl, Shit, Jake TFP, Moon, Joe, Asperges, Cece, SWA, Kel Spet and lot's of other crazy writers....RELATED LINKS; -Amsterdamage part1 - 1996 (graffiti Amsterdam) ft. Delta, Zedz, Yalt, Cege, Sender, and more... AND -Amsterdamage part2 - 1996 (graffiti Amsterdam) ft. Cece, Jake, Zedz, Delta and many more....
Amsterdamage part2 - 1996 (graffiti Amsterdam) ft. Cece, Jake, Zedz, Delta and many more....
Straight from Amsterdams " South Central" scene comes Amsterdamage part 2 featuring the work of the most up writers of early 1996 like; -Cece -Knor -Jake; TFP -Shit -Mazl -Kosmo -Ten -Zedz; INC -Delta; INC -Pivo -Otis -TUV -ASD -MBH -SMD -SHP This video contains lots of subways, the yellow "Bananas", Hall of Fames, street pieces and live bombing and chilling.RELATED LINKS; Amsterdamage part1 - 1996 (graffiti Amsterdam) ft. Delta, Zedz, Yalt, Cege, Sender, and more... AND Amsterdamage part3; clean trains special (graffiti Amsterdam) ft. The Crazy Dentist El Nas, Jake TFP and many more...
Amsterdamage part1 - 1996 (graffiti Amsterdam) ft. Delta, Zedz, Yalt, Cege, Sender, and more...
The chilling tape of 1996
Straight from Amsterdams underground scene comes Amsterdamage featuring todays writers in their natural surroundings;
tunnels, lay-ups, yards, insides, subs and all city streets of Amsterdam.
ARTISTS FEATURED; -Scene -Kosmo -Knor -Zedz; INC -Delta; INC -Sender; NES -Yalt -Jes -Cece -Gate -Candle -Days -Soam -SMD -TUV -DSK -ASD ....and in the leading part our BIG friend and SUGAR UNCLE Amsterdams Public Transport.RELATED LINKS; Amsterdamage part2 - 1996 (graffiti Amsterdam) ft. Cece, Jake, Zedz, Delta and many more.... AND AND Amsterdamage part3; clean trains special (graffiti Amsterdam) ft. The Crazy Dentist El Nas, Jake TFP and many more...
Sunday, January 4, 2026
Once again rap is dead, who killed it his time around?
Google AI; The idea that "rap is dead" is a recurring debate, not a single
event, with recent discussions pointing fingers at commercialization, social
media influencers lacking lyrical skill, and even nostalgic "old heads" for
stifling new talent, though artists like Nas with his "Hip Hop Is Dead" (2006)
song and others argue it's evolving, not dying, with new styles emerging, as
seen in discussions about the changing music landscape and streaming numbers.
Who Gets Blamed? Commercialization & Mainstream: Critics argue record labels
prioritize artists with viral social media appeal over lyrical depth, leading to
less authentic music. Influencers & Mumble Rap: Some feel that artists gaining
fame through platforms like TikTok, without traditional rap skills, dilute the
genre's quality. Old School Fans: Some artists, like Rojelio Capone, suggest
older fans who only appreciate classic styles are partly to blame for rejecting
new artists who innovate. Internal Issues:
Nas's "Hip Hop Is Dead" (featuring will.i.am)
portrayed the search for hip hop's killer as a detective story, implicating a
mix of societal issues and internal stagnation within the genre itself. Is It
Actually Dead? No, it's Evolving: Many artists and fans believe rap is simply
changing, with new sounds and styles (like trap, drill, melodic rap) dominating
the mainstream, while underground scenes still thrive. Data Shows Shifts: While
some data suggests a dip in rap's market share or streaming in recent years,
this is often seen as a fluctuation within a massive, ever-changing genre, not a
death knell. In essence, "who killed rap" is a rhetorical question highlighting
ongoing debates about authenticity, commercial pressures, and the genre's
constant evolution, with blame spread across industry, fans, and artists
themselves, rather than one single perpetrator. #wokeism #emorap
#lyricalmiraclerap #mumblerap
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TOP 50 RAP TRACKS ALL ABOUT THE STRUGGLES OF LIFE
Emo rap, sad rap call it what you want it's all about the struggles of life.
NOTE;
None of these tracks goes under what's generally labeled emo rap > wikipedia.
So no white rappers with tattooed faces and multi colored hair
Deeply Thinkin'
produced by
2008
Place 2 Go
produced by
Ghetto Blues
produced by
Cold World
produced by
My Prayer
produced by
2002
Soulliloquy
produced by
2002
Look Me In My Eyes
produced by
2000
Win Lose Or Draw
produced by
1998
Mental Exorism
produced by
2015
I Seen A Man Die
produced by
1994
Diary Of A Madman
produced by
1991
In Between Us
produced by
2002
The World Is A Ghetto
produced by
1996
Bushwick Bill of the Geto Boys;
Ever So Clear
produced by
1992
Briar Patch
produced by
2004
2006
Enemy Within
produced by
1998
Secrets Of The Hidden Temple
produced by
1994
Flashbacks
produced by
1993
produced by
2003
produced by
1994
Fesu;
Goin' In Circlesproduced by
Car Full Of Killers
produced by
2011
Start From Scratch
produced by
Dr. Dre and Scott Storch
2005
It's Cold Out Here
produced by
200x
I Can't Figure It Out
produced by
200x
Earl Hayes; (R.I.P)
Welcome To The First 48
produced by
2010
Deliver Me
produced by
2009
When It Rains It Pours
produced by
2005
Lil' Ghetto Boy
produced by
1992
Fallin' Warriors
produced by
2009
Facts Of Life
produced by
1994
One Day
produced by
Jive (records)
1996
Streith Up Menace (street remix)
produced by
Jive (records)
1993
Sticky Fingaz of ONYX;
Oh My God
produced by
Sticky Fingaz and Self
2001
Fat Joe of Terror Squad;
Still Real
produced by
2001
The Ghetto (extended version)
produced by
Jive (records)
1990
San Quinn of Get Low Playaz;
Life Without Music
produced by
1995
Fair Weather Friends
produced by
1998
Manic Depressive
produced by
1992
2 Time Loser
produced by
1995
Kno of Cunninlynguists;
La Petite Mort (Come Die With Me)
produced by
If You Cry
produced by
2010
Loneliness
produced by
Spread Your Wings
produced by
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Friday, February 2, 2024
Drumless Rap
Earl Hayes; (R.I.P)
Welcome To The First 48
produced by;
2010
New Jet City
produced by
2013
Cognac Colada
produced by
2018
Yatch Party
produced by;
2018
Say No More
produced by;
2018
Too Much For You (Boosie Blues Cafe)
produced by
Dominic Green
2018
I'm On My Way (Boosie Blues Cafe)
produced by;
Dominic Green
2018
Cold Blooded
produced by;
EPIC (Records)
2018
Echo
produced by;
EPIC (Records)
2018
Gotta Love It
produced by;
2018
Smooth Ride Music
produced by;
2016
Violet
produced by;
Anti (Records)
2012
Xzibit ft. Trena Joiner
1983
produced by;
2012
S2 (some drums at the end)
produced by;
2018
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