Rock The Bells

Rock The Bells

Rock The Bells stands as the leading authority on classic and enduring Hip-Hop. Established in 2018 by LL COOL J, Rock The Bells is dedicated to creating content, commerce, and experiences that celebrate the essence of Hip-Hop, including MCs, DJs, breakdancers, graffiti artists, and more. Rooted in history, motivated by the present, and fueled by future aspirations, Rock The Bells connects the original pioneers with the new generation influenced by their revolutionary impact on the culture.

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  • 4 days ago | rockthebells.com |

    In a recent interview with Ambrosia For Heads, The Alkaholiks shared behind the scenes details from their classic "Hip-Hop Drunkies" collab with ODB. "It was the most memorable studio session ever," says J-Ro concerning their 1997 collab, from their third album, Likwidation. "[ODB] was about two or three hours late.

  • 4 days ago | rockthebells.com |

    In a recent interview with GQ, the Clipse explain that their upcoming Pharell produced album, Let God Sort 'Em Out was scheduled for release last year, but label politics delayed it. A Kendrick Lamar verse on "Chains & Whips" drew concern from Def Jam's parent label, UMG who didn't like the optics of two of Drake's biggest enemies (Pusha & Kendrick) on the same song. “They wanted me to ask Kendrick to censor his verse, which of course I was never doing,” Pusha says.

  • 4 days ago | rockthebells.com |

    E-40 delivered some of his biggest hits on his recent Tiny Desk concert. In celebration of Black Music Month, Tiny Desk is highlighting anniversaries of albums that have influenced and shaped the course of music. 40 performed "Da Bumble", "Sprinkle Me", and "1-Luv" from 1995's In A Major Way. His set list also includes "Yay Area", "Captain Save a Hoe", "Tell Me When To Go", "Function", and "Choices".

  • 5 days ago | rockthebells.com |

    Friends of Crotona Park and Grandmaster Caz's GMC Entertainment have announced the lineup for the 2025 Crotona Park Jams. The annul outdoor concert series features iconic DJ's,MC's, and Hip-Hop luminaries, and this year's lineup doesn't disappoint. DJ Red Alert, DJ Jazzy Jeff, Large Professor, DJ Cash Money, The Fearless Four, Grand Wizard Theodore, Funk Flex, and The Sugar Hill Gang & The Furious Five are amongst the many DJ's and performers scheduled for this year.

  • 1 week ago | rockthebells.com |

    From 1987-1992 Eric B. & Rakim released four full length albums that would forever cement them as one of Hip-Hop's most influential and important duos. Since the release of their '86 Zakia Records debut, "Eric B. Is President"/"My Melody" there was a mystery that surrounded them beyond the fact that there was no video for the songs. Early videos such as "I Ain't No Joke", and "Move The Crowd"provided a small glimpse into who Eric B. and Rakim were.

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