On this date in 1997, Queens mixtape king DJ Clue released his debut studio album The Professional on the Desert Storm imprint in partnership with Roc A Fella and Def Jam. Already one of the most ...

One of New York rap’s mainstays since the days of mid-to-late ’90s DJ Clue tapes, the LOX have evolved seamlessly over the last 20 years from lesser-known street lyricists to elder statesmen of the ...

From DJ Clue and DJ Screw to streaming platforms and AI, Donwill and Regan Sommer McCoy explore the evolution of mixtape culture. The Lox, led by Jadakiss' swagger, energy, and showmanship, ran ...

In the sprawling landscape of hip-hop, few names carry the weight and influence of DJ Clue?. For decades, his signature “booms” and explosive mixtapes have served as the unofficial soundtrack to a ...