New supergroup's first release is a 45 for hip hop purists, leading with a single produced by J Dilla. The B Side contains an exclusive track that is a tribute to Roc Raida.
Few artists in hip-hop have afforded the longevity that Sadat X has. While so many of his peers have faded into obscurity, Sadat somehow continues to write innovative songs, deliver relevant contemporary commentary, and effortlessly stay tuned to trends of the day.
When you hear the name Andre the Giant, your initial thought is a great, larger than life, ground-breaking, strength defying man. A.G. (Andre Barnes) was born in hiphop's originating borough -- The Bronx. The Giant not only made an impact but a dent in hip-hop, and still continues to release quality Hip Hop albums.
DJ Jab (Joseph Abajian) has been the owner of Fat Beats since its inception in 1994 as a small, vinyl-only shop in an East Village (Manhattan) basement. | |