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Black America Web
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Black America Web
15 Essential Busta Rhymes Tracks You Need to Hear
Source: Raymond Hall / Getty Busta Rhymes began carving his path in hip-hop as a member of Leaders of the New School. Their single, 'Case of the P.T.A.', showcased his talent and gave audiences their first taste of his larger-than-life energy and rapid-fire delivery. However, his breakout moment came with his electrifying feature on 'Scenario' by A Tribe Called Quest. His unforgettable verse turned heads, solidifying his presence in the industry and setting the stage for a legendary solo career. From there, Busta evolved into a force to be reckoned with. His debut single, 'Woo Hah!! Got You All in Check', introduced his eccentric flair and high-octane vibe, marking his launch as a solo artist. With tracks like 'Put Your Hands Where My Eyes Could See', Busta proved that he could master slick beats and a laid-back flow while still controlling the listener's attention. Meanwhile, his technical prowess shone in rapid-fire anthems like 'Break Ya Neck', a signature display of his unparalleled skill and energy. RELATED: The Power Of Collaboration & Innovation: Busta Rhymes, GloRilla, Brittany Howard & Doechii To Headline Rolling Stone 'Musicians On Musicians' At The Apollo RELATED: Busta Rhymes Explains Why He Wouldn't Battle Missy In A 'Verzuz' Busta's ability to adapt across genres and audiences elevated him further. On 'I Know What You Want', his collaboration with Mariah Carey, he demonstrated his versatility, delivering a radio-friendly hit that reached cross-genre listeners. He also dominated powerhouse features, like the iconic 'Look at Me Now' with Chris Brown and Lil Wayne, where his lightning-fast verse stole the spotlight. From group beginnings to global stardom, Busta Rhymes has continually pushed boundaries. Whether commanding club anthems like 'Pass the Courvoisier Part II' or showcasing his lyrical grit on tracks like 'Calm Down' with Eminem, Busta's combination of energy, creativity, and technical skill makes him a true icon. His career reflects a relentless drive to innovate, leaving an indelible mark on hip-hop. 15 Essential Busta Rhymes Tracks You Need to Hear was originally published on Busta's debut single introduced his eccentric style and high-octane energy, cementing his place as a force in hip-hop. This smooth, hypnotic track is a masterclass in minimalism with a beat as iconic as Busta's laid-back flow. Known for his lightning-fast verses, this song showcases both his technical mastery and unrelenting energy. This track combines quirky production and animated storytelling, offering a glimpse into Busta's creative genius. A classic Busta banger characterized by its infectious hook and playfully intense delivery. A club anthem featuring P. Diddy and Pharrell that highlights Busta's ability to keep the party going. A crowd favorite, this hypnotic track spawned remixes that feature a host of hip-hop heavyweights. Busta's electrifying verse with A Tribe Called Quest remains one of the most iconic features in hip-hop history. Busta steals the show with his rapid-fire verse, proving his versatility alongside Chris Brown and Lil Wayne. Busta adds fire to M.O.P's anthem, bringing his high-energy style to an already explosive track. Teaming with Janet Jackson, the futuristic vibe of this song showcases Busta's adaptability. 'Call The Ambulance' is an explosive track that captures Busta Rhymes' signature intensity and larger-than-life energy. The song is driven by a blistering beat and aggressive delivery, with Busta showcasing his rapid-fire flow. 'Cha Cha Cha' is a high-energy track that highlights Busta Rhymes' unparalleled charisma and rhythmic prowess with his group The Flipmode Squad. The song features a dynamic beat influenced by Latin and Caribbean musical elements, matching Busta's vibrant delivery perfectly. A gritty track that showcases his raw energy. Black America Web Featured Video CLOSE
Axios
16-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Axios
Detroit music icon Amp Fiddler remembered with street sign
Joseph Anthony "Amp" Fiddler, a revered Detroit icon who collaborated with Prince, Parliament Funkadelic and others, now has a street named after him. The big picture: The city is commemorating the legacy of Fiddler, a musician and producer across jazz, funk, soul, rock and hip-hop who mentored local legend J Dilla. He died in 2023 from cancer at age 65. The latest: Detroit unveiled Amp Fiddler Avenue on Friday at 7 Mile and Revere Ave. in Conant Gardens, where Fiddler grew up and began his career. May 16, the musician's birthday, is now Amp Fiddler Day. The alternatingly somber and joyful celebration starred musicians who knew Fiddler, government officials including U.S. Rep. Rashida Tlaib, academics and Fiddler's wife, Tombi Stewart-Fiddler. What they're saying:"(Fiddler was) for many of us the very pulse of the block, the very pulse of Detroit," music media personality Chris Campbell said at the event. "Artists from all around the world came to his door. They left better, whether it was making beats, producing," Campbell said. "Amp gave you his time, he gave you his knowledge. But most of all, Amp gave you his love." Flashback: Fiddler started learning the piano as a kid and studied music in high school and college, said council member Scott Benson, a P-Funk fan who read a short biography of Fiddler's life during the event. Fiddler worked with greats, as well as conducting his own solo career — one speaker shouted out his song " Possibilities." He was known for his personal style, once landing a gig off the street because he was recognized for it, per the Metro Times. Mentoring was a quintessential part of his life, Benson said. Fiddler nurtured the careers of many local artists who went on to success, like Waajeed and Urban Art Orchestra's De'Sean Jones. Fiddler taught J Dilla how to use an MPC, a key piece of equipment in hip-hop and electronic music. And he made an introduction that helped launch J Dilla's career — to Q-Tip from A Tribe Called Quest. Zoom out: Dozens of streets spanning the city have been given secondary names to honor Detroiters.
Chicago Tribune
10-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Chicago Tribune
Today in History: Northern Ireland peace talks conclude
Today is Thursday, April 10, the 100th day of 2025. There are 265 days left in the year. Today in history: On April 10, 1998, the Northern Ireland peace talks concluded as negotiators signed the Good Friday Agreement, a landmark settlement to end 30 years of bitter rivalries and bloody attacks. Also on this date: In 1866, the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals was founded in New York by Henry Bergh. In 1912, the British liner RMS Titanic set sail from Southampton, England, bound for New York on its ill-fated maiden voyage. In 1963, the nuclear submarine USS Thresher (SSN-593) sank during deep-diving tests east of Cape Cod, Massachusetts, killing all 129 aboard. In 1971, the U.S. table tennis team arrived in China at the invitation of the communist government for a goodwill visit that came to be known as 'ping-pong diplomacy.' In 2019, scientists released the first image ever made of a black hole, revealing a fiery, doughnut-shape object in a galaxy 55 million light-years from earth. Today's Birthdays: Labor leader-activist Dolores Huerta is 95. Football Hall of Famer Mel Blount is 77. Author Anne Lamott is 71. Actor Peter MacNicol is 71. Singer-producer Kenneth 'Babyface' Edmonds is 66. Musician Brian Setzer is 66. Singer Kenny Lattimore is 55. Rapper-producer Q-Tip (A Tribe Called Quest) is 55. Actor David Harbour is 50. Singer Shemekia Copeland is 46. Actor Charlie Hunnam is 45. Actor-singer Mandy Moore is 41. Actor Haley Joel Osment is 37. Country musician Maren Morris is 35. Actor-singer AJ Michalka is 34. Actor Daisy Ridley is 33. Singer-actor Sofia Carson is 32.
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Miami Herald
06-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Miami Herald
The 44 percent: Rap lyrics as street names, Black school closing, Jazz in the Gardens
I remember the first time I heard Angie Stone. No, it wasn't the 'No More Rain (In This Cloud),' which samples Gladys Knight and The Pips' 'Neither One Of Us (Wants To Be The First To Say Goodbye).' It was, of course, on '106th & Park' and the video for 'Brotha,' a song that conveys love and support to Black men, aired. The video showed prominent Black male activists such as Martin Luther King Jr. and Malcolm X and featured cameos from Luther Vandross and Will Smith among other entertainers. The song and the follow-up single, 'Wish I Didn't Miss You,' were peak neo-soul. Perhaps a precursor to neo-soul is embedded in the smooth tunes of Roy Ayers, the legendary jazz artist whose work has been sampled by Mary J. Blige, Kendrick Lamar and A Tribe Called Quest to name a few. If I play Angie for 2000s nostalgia, I play Roy to mellow out, reflect or to seek some form of joy. That's why losing them both in the same week is hard. They knew how to tug at your heart strings in times of despair or worry. INSIDE THE 305: Will Grind with Me Terrace come to Miami-Dade? Proposal puts rap lyrics on the map Miami-Dade County Commissioner Keon Hardemon wants to name about a dozen streets in Liberty City after song lyrics by prominent Miami rappers such as Mike Smiff and Trick Daddy. As Miami-Dade County government reporter Doug Hanks writes: The longest and most heated debate for Miami-Dade County commissioners on Tuesday came down to the question of creating Grind with Me Terrace, Peace in Da Hood Street and Big Money Baller Street. Those were some of the names proposed by a commissioner who wants to bring buzz to a downtrodden area north of Miami with a cluster of street signs bearing lyrics of rap and hip-hop songs made famous by local artists who made it big. 'If you're from Miami, you know these famous songs and these sayings,' Commissioner Keon Hardemon, the sponsor, told board members. 'For those of you who may be a little uncomfortable, I ask you to support me and my community.' 'It's not right': Parents and activists push for new plan at Broward school set to close Broward Estates Elementary School, a predominantly Black school in Lauderhill, is closing even as parents and activists pushed for a new plan for the Broward County school. As Broward County reporter Amanda Rosa writes: Parents who had not followed the school board's plans closely were shocked and confused. Members of Lauderhill's predominately Black community felt slighted since Broward Estates, the only school left on the chopping block, has an over 92 percent Black student population. And for those who don't have children who currently attend Broward Estates, the stakes feel just as high. Longtime Lauderhill residents say defending Broward Estates is about more than saving one school, its about the future of the community. OUTSIDE THE 305: D.C. mayor to remove Black Lives Matter Plaza amid pressure from White House In 2020 and in the wake of George Floyd's death by former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin, D.C. painted 'Black Lives Matter' on a two-block stretch of 16th Street near the White House. Now, what has been called Black Lives Matter Plaza is set to be painted over after Georgia Republican Rep. Andrew Clyde introduced legislation earlier this week that would force the plaza to be renamed or D.C. loses funding, NBC BLK reported. 60 years after Bloody Sunday, activists remember the Black women behind the curtain In interviews with The 19th, a women-led and centered news outlet, activists recounted the 60th anniversary of the Bloody Sunday march across the Edmund Pettus Bridge led by young John Lewis. HIGH CULTURE: Florida's own Doechii performs at Jazz in The Gardens As listeners groove to the smooth tunes of R&B and jazz, they will also get a taste of Tampa-native and Grammy-winning rapper Doechii who will grace the stage Saturday night alongside Lauryn Hill, Busta Rhymes and Florida legends Uncle Luke and 69 Boyz. Where does 'The 44 Percent' name come from? Click here to find out how Miami history influenced the newsletter's title.
Boston Globe
06-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Boston Globe
Roy Ayers, a jazz legend who influenced hip-hop and R&B musicians, dies at 84
His music never went out of style, appearing in the 2019 'Queen & Slim: The Soundtrack.' His song 'Running Away' propelled A Tribe Called Quest's 1989 opus 'Description of a Fool,' and the song was sampled by Big Daddy Kane and Common. Ayers was heard on Tyler, the Creator's album 'Cherry Bomb' and Erykah Badu's 'Mama's Gun.' Get Starting Point A guide through the most important stories of the morning, delivered Monday through Friday. Enter Email Sign Up 'Well, I have more sampled hits than anybody,' he said in a 2004 interview with Wax Poetics magazine. 'I might not have more samples than James Brown, but I've had more sampled hits. Oh, man, and there's a few I don't know about.' Advertisement One of Ayers' most popular albums was 'Lifeline,' which peaked at No. 9 on what has become the Top R&B/Hip-hop chart in 1977 and contained the hit 'Running Away,' which peaked at No. 19 on the R&B chart and became a massive club hit. During a visit to Johannesburg in 2017, Ayers offered some rhythmic advice for youth in the city's Soweto area: Get serious, be inspired, rap on, keep on and 'eventually you'll get it.' 'You guys, you have to pick your plateau. Get serious about everything,' said Ayers. He also named a few musicians who have inspired him: Nigerian Fela Kuti ('he was really like a genius'), Herbie Mann ('he taught me the business') and Miles Davis ('He was the coolest. He was the grandmaster. He was out of sight'). After debuting on record with hard bop tenor saxophonist Curtis Amy's group in 1962, he teamed with jazz flutist Mann to record three albums for Atlantic Records — 'Virgo Vibes,' 'Stoned Soul Picnic' and 'Daddy Bug' — and wrote and produced the soundtrack for the blaxploitation film 'Coffy' starring Pam Grier. He also moved on to work with David 'Fathead' Newman, the tenor mainstay of Ray Charles' great '60s orchestra. Advertisement In 2017, he appeared alongside such acts as Tom Petty, the Shins, Alabama Shakes, Charles Bradley and William Bell at the eclectic Arroyo Seco Festival in Los Angeles. Ayers is survived by his wife Argerie, and their children Mtume and Ayana Ayers.
