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Yo! MTV Raps

On August 6, 1988, it was the first show of Yo! MTV Raps with Fab 5 Freddy. Later on it was hosted by Doctor Dré and Ed Lover. Le 6 août 1988, c’était la première émission de Yo! MTV Raps avec Fab 5 Freddy. Ensuite l’émission a été animée par Doctor Dré et Ed Lover. 

Nas - King's Disease II

On August 6, 2021, Nas released King's Disease II, his 14th album. In an October 2014 episode of Finding Your Roots on PBS, Nas discovered five generations of his ancestors. His great-great-great-grandmother, Pocahontas Little, was a slave sold for $ 830. When host Henry Louis Gates showed Nas the bill of sale and told him more about the man who bought it, Nas remarked that he was considering buying the land where the owner of the slave lived. Le 6 août 2021, Nas sort King's Disease II, son 14e album. Dans un épisode d'octobre 2014 de Finding Your Roots sur PBS, Nas a découvert cinq générations de ses ancêtres. Son arrière-arrière-arrière-grand-mère, Pocahontas Little, était une esclave vendue 830 $. Lorsque l'hôte Henry Louis Gates a montré à Nas son acte de vente et lui en a dit plus sur l'homme qui l'avait achetée, Nas a fait remarquer qu'il envisageait d'acheter la terre où vivait le propriétaire de l'esclave.

Hamilton

On August 6, 2015, Hamilton, a hip-hop-infused musical based on the life of Alexander Hamilton, opened on Broadway at the Richard Rodgers Theater six months after a sold-out Off-Broadway debut. Questlove and Black Thought, from The Roots, were involved in the musical production. On August 6, 2015, Hamilton, a hip-hop-infused musical based on the life of Alexander Hamilton, opened on Broadway at the Richard Rodgers Theatre six months after a sold-out Off-Broadway debut. Questlove et Black Thought, du groupe The Roots, ont participé à la réalisation musicale. 

Warren G - Regulate ... G Funk Era, Part II

On August 6, 2015, Warren G released Regulate ... G Funk Era, Part II, his first mini album. E-40, Too Short & Nate Dogg are guest stars on the song Saturday. Le 6 août 2015, Warren G sortait Regulate... G Funk Era, Part II, son premier mini-album. E-40, Too Short & Nate Dogg sont invités sur la chanson Saturday. 

Homeboy Sandman - All That I Hold Dear

On August 6, 2013, Homeboy Sandman released his mini album All That I Hold Dear. In 2019, Homeboy Sandman announced that he had signed a new contract with Mello Music Group and released the new West Coast single produced by Aesop Rock to celebrate the signing. Le 6 août 2013, Homeboy Sandman sortait son mini-album All That I Hold Dear. En 2019, Homeboy Sandman a annoncé qu'il avait signé un nouveau contrat avec Mello Music Group et a sorti le nouveau simple West Coast réalisé par Aesop Rock pour célébrer la signature.  

Madchild - Lawn Mower Man

On August 6, 2013, Madchild released Lawn Mower Man. Rob The Viking produced the title song. Early 2021, we learned that Canadian rapper Gon Gotti, aka Kush God to his fans and followers, is back again with his song Bussdown on major streaming platforms. For this track, he has joined forces with fellow musicians Madchild and Patchy Pacino. Le 6 août 2013, Madchild sortait Lawn Mower Man. Rob The Viking a réalisé la chanson titre. Au début de 2021, on apprenait que le rappeur canadien Gon Gotti, alias Kush God pour ses fans et followers, est de retour avec sa chanson Bussdown sur les principales plateformes de streaming. Pour ce morceau, il s'est associé à ses collègues musiciens Madchild et Patchy Pacino.

Mantronix

On August 6, 2012, it was the release of the King Of The Beats: Anthology 1985 - 1988 compilation by Mantronix. Johnny The Fox from Tricky Tee released in 1985 is featured on this compilation and is produced by Mantronik. From 1986, Leave It To the Drums and I’ve Got It Good were produced by Sam Sever. In 2003, MC Tee was given a 15-year sentence for child molestation, served 6 years in prison, and was released in 2009. MC Tee was active with Mantronix from 1984 to 1988.  Le 6 août 2012, c’était la sortie de la compilation King Of The Beats : Anthology 1985 - 1988 de Mantronix. Johnny The Fox de Tricky Tee paru en 1985 se retrouve sur cette compilation et c’est réalisé par Mantronik. De 1986, Leave It To the Drums et I’ve Got It Good sont réalisées par Sam Sever. En 2003, MC Tee s’est fait donner une peine de 15 ans pour pédophilie, il a fait 6 ans de prison et il est sorti en 2009. MC Tee a été actif avec Mantronix de 1984 à 1988.

Scarface - The Fix

On August 6, 2002, Scarface released The Fix, his 7th album. With Willie D, since July 2021, he has hosted the Geto Boys Reloaded podcast. Le 6 août 2002, Scarface sortait The Fix, son 7e album. Avec Willie D, depuis juillet 2021, il anime le balado Geto Boys Reloaded.

Cage - Movies for the Blind

On August 6, 2002, Cage released Movies for the Blind, his debut album. J-Zone produced the song In Stoney Lodge. In 2011, J-Zone released his book Root for the Villain: Rap, Bullshit, and a Celebration of Failure. Le 6 août 2002, Cage sortait Movies for the Blind, son premier album. J-Zone a réalisé la chanson In Stoney Lodge. En 2011, J-Zone a sorti son livre Root for the Villain: Rap, Bullshit, and a Celebration of Failure. 

Project Pat - Layin' da Smack Down

On August 6, 2002, Project Pat released Layin' da Smack Down, their 3rd album. Juvenile is a guest on the song Make Dat Azz Clap (Back Clap). Le 6 août 2002, Project Pat sortait Layin' da Smack Down, son 3e album. Juvenile est invité sur la chanson Make Dat Azz Clap (Back Clap).

N.E.R.D. - In Search of

On August 6, 2001, the N.E.R.D. band came out with In Search of, their first album. Kelis & Pusha T are guest stars on the song Truth or Dare. Le 6 août 2001, le groupe N.E.R.D. sortait In Search of, leur premier album. Kelis & Pusha T sont invités sur la chanson Truth or Dare. 

Roc Raida - We Them Niggas

On August 6, 2001, Roc Raida released We Them Niggas, his 3rd album. Wayne-O is the MC and Roc Raida takes care of the music. Le 6 août 2001, Roc Raida sortait We Them Niggas, son 3e album. Wayne-O est le MC et Roc Raida se charge de la musique. 

Marvaless - Wiccked

On August 6, 1996, Marvaless released Wiccked, his 3rd album. The Conscious Daughters duo is featured on the song Fuckin' With Pros. Le 6 août 1996, Marvaless sortait Wiccked, son 3e album. Le duo The Conscious Daughters est invité sur la chanson Fuckin' With Pros.

Nine released - Cloud 9

On August 6, 1996, Nine released his 2nd album, Cloud 9. Rob Lewis, a Bronx native who has been active since 1982, produced the song Lyin’ King. Le 6 août 1996, Nine sortait son 2e album, Cloud 9. Rob Lewis, un natif du Bronx qui est actif depuis 1982, a réalisé la chanson Lyin’ King. 

P.M. Dawn - Of the Heart, of the Soul and of the Cross: The Utopian Experience

On August 6, 1991, the group P.M. Dawn released Of the Heart, of the Soul and of the Cross: The Utopian Experience, their debut album. Prince Be, the frontman of P.M.Dawn, was an avid record collector and later turned to producing independent hip-hop artists such as Mood Swingaz and MC Paul Barman. Le 6 août 1991, le groupe P.M. Dawn sortait  Of the Heart, of the Soul and of the Cross: The Utopian Experience, leur premier album. Prince Be, le leader de P.M.Dawn, était un collectionneur de disques passionné et s'est ensuite tourné vers la réalisation d'artistes de hip-hop indépendant tels que Mood Swingaz et MC Paul Barman.

N.W.A

On August 6, 1989, With their song Fuck tha Police causing an uproar, Detroit police stop N.W.A's performance before they can perform the song, and escort them back to their hotel. No charges are filed, and officers tell the rappers that they just "wanted to show the kids that you can't say Fuck the police 'in Detroit." Le 6 août 1989, With their song Fuck tha Police causing an uproar, Detroit police stop N.W.A's performance before they can perform the song, and escort them back to their hotel. No charges are filed, and officers tell the rappers that they just "wanted to show the kids that you can't say Fuck the police' in Detroit."

Freeway

Born August 6, 1978, it is Freeway's birthday. Leslie Edward Pridgen is from North Philadelphia and has been active since 2000. Né le 6 août 1978, c’est l’anniversaire de Freeway. Leslie Edward Pridgen est de Philadelphie Nord et il est actif depuis l’an 2000. 

Bootsy Collins - I'd rather be with you

On August 6, 1976, it was the release of the album Stretchin’ Out in Bootsy's Rubber Band with Bootsy Collins as lead. The song I'd rather be with you was covered by N.W.A., Primal Scream, Adina Howard, Too Short, Estelle and Childish Gambino. Le 6 août 1976, c’était la parution de l’album Stretchin’ Out in Bootsy’s Rubber Band avec Bootsy Collins comme leader. La chanson I’d rather be with you a été reprise par  N.W.A., Primal Scream, Adina Howard, Too Short, Estelle et Childish Gambino.  https://www.cbc.ca/radio/q/thursday-oct-29-2020-bootsy-collins-hawa-hassan-and-more-1.5781531/funk-icon-bootsy-collins-on-music-psychedelics-and-why-james-brown-called-him-benedict-arnold-1.5781704  

Max Kellerman

Born August 6, 1973, it is Max Kellerman's birthday. Max is passionate about hip hop, as evidenced by his introductory music to his radio show that airs on ESPN. Max's favorite artists include the Wu-Tang Clan, having said on his radio show that Raekwon's Only Built 4 Cuban Linx ... is one of his favorite albums. Max was also a member of a hip hop group with his brother Sam, under the name Max and Sam. They were signed with Columbia Records in 1994 and recorded a music video called Young Man Rumble. Né le 6 août 1973, c’est l’anniversaire de Max Kellerman. Max est un passionné de hip hop, comme en témoigne sa musique d'introduction à son émission de radio diffusée à ESPN. Les artistes préférés de Max incluent le Wu-Tang Clan, ayant déclaré dans son émission de radio que Only Built 4 Cuban Linx... de Raekwon est l'un de ses albums préférés. Max était également membre d'un groupe de hip hop avec son frère Sam, sous le nom de Max and Sam. Ils ont été signés avec Co

Fatman Scoop

Born August 6, 1971, it is Fatman Scoop's birthday. Isaac Freeman III is known for the song Be Faithful, which topped the charts in the UK and the Republic of Ireland in October 2003, and peaked in the top ten charts in Denmark and Australia. The song had been a favorite with clubs around the world for years, but it took two years to clear the samples from Jay-Z, Black Sheep, Queen Pen, The Beatnuts and Faith Evans. Né le 6 août 1971, c’est l’anniversaire de Fatman Scoop. Isaac Freeman III est connu pour la chanson Be Faithful, qui a dominé les palmarès au Royaume-Uni et en République d'Irlande en octobre 2003, et a culminé dans le top dix des palmarès au Danemark et en Australie. La chanson était l'une des préférées des clubs du monde entier depuis des années, mais il a fallu deux ans pour acheter les échantillons de Jay-Z, Black Sheep, Queen Pen, The Beatnuts et Faith Evans.