By Troy L. Smith Intro- Troy L. Smith - In history you have Nefertiti Queen of Egypt, Makeba Queen of Sheba and then there's Lisa Lee...

By JayQuan The game was in a rut in 1983. I distinctly remember wondering whether the art form that I so loved was about to be proven a...

By JayQuan The Puerto Rican Prince Mark Morales was a standout in his group the Disco 3 (later re named The Fat Boys) from day one. He...

By JayQuan First off, Steve is probably the most humble cat that I’ve ever had the honor of interviewing. I have talked to folks who have...

By JayQuan In 1982 my 12 year old mind was blown by a song called Planet Rock, by Afrika Bambaataa & The Soul Sonic Force. As one who...

By JayQuan “I was born in Harlem, because that’s where my mother happened to be when it was time for me to come into the world. But I...

In September of 1979 the radio started playing a 15 minute record with 3 cats talking rhythmically over the music to Chic’s summer anthem...

By JayQuan Love Bug Starski was right there at the genesis of the subculture now known as Hip Hop, before it even had a name. With his...