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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Andre 3000 Releases Instrumental Piano Album, '7 piano sketches'

1 week ago | rockthebells.com |

Andre 3000 has released 7 piano sketches, an instrumental piano album which was recorded before the release of his Grammy nominated 2023 flute album, New Blue Sun. 7 piano sketches was released at 8pm EST last night (5/5), shortly after he arrived in New York City for Met Gala's Superfine: Tailoring Black Style, where he wore a bespoke piano creation by Burberry .
Al B. Sure! Set To Release His Memoir, 'Do You Believe Me Now?'

1 week ago | rockthebells.com |

New Jack Swing pioneer Al B. Sure has announced his memoir, Do You Believe Me Now, which is scheduled for release on 09/9. On a social media post, he wrote, "There’s an entire journey, before the coma and everything in between, stretching from wonderfully inspiring, to some truly dark and disturbing sh*t that to most would say sound like an Alfred Hitchcock novel. I can’t make this sh*t up.
RTB Rewind: Run-DMC's 'Down With the King'

1 week ago | rockthebells.com |

A Changing IndustryIn May 1993, Run-DMC released their sixth studio album, Down With The King. In the ten years since Run-DMC changed the game with their stripped down, drum machine-heavy production (courtesy of the late Larry Smith) many changes had occurred in rap music.
The Pharcyde's 'Passin' Me By' And 'Runnin'' Certified Platinum By The RIAA

2 weeks ago | rockthebells.com |

The Pharcyde's hit singles, "Passin' Me By" and "Runnin'" have been certified Platinum (denoting one million sales) by the RIAA (Recording Industry Association of America). "Passin' Me By" is the second single from the group's 1992 debut album, Bizarre Ride II The Pharcyde, while the Dilla produced "Runnin'" from the groups 1995 sophomore album, Labcabincalifornia was the second of three singles from that project.
Snoop Dogg Lands Partnership With NBCUniversal Which Includes Television, Sports, And His Own Biopic

2 weeks ago | rockthebells.com |

NBCUniversal Entertainment & Studious has entered into a multi-year deal with Snoop Dogg and his Death Row Pictures production company according to Deadline. The creative partnership will deliver content across film, television, sports entertainment, and streaming. Death Row Records has expanded with Death Row Pictures, and its upcoming projects include a biopic about Snoop's rise to fame.
Uncle Luke To Be Honored With Miami Street Naming

2 weeks ago | rockthebells.com |

The city of Miami is honoring record label CEO, promoter, recording artist, and entrepreneur Luther 'Uncle Luke' Campbell with a street naming on May 3 at 10am. The Luther Campbell Way unveiling happens at 58 Street NW 11th Avenue in Miami Florida. Luke took to social media with the announcement. "From the streets of Liberty City to having a street named after me, what a journey," he posted. "This Saturday we make history.
'Salute The Sample' Returns For Its 5th Season!

2 weeks ago | rockthebells.com |

LL COOL J, Greg Nice, and DJ Z-Trip have returned for the fifth season of Rock The Bells' Salute The Sample! The show, which features LL, Greg and Z-Trip, dissecting and analyzing samples from classic Hip-Hop kicks off the new season with four new episodes available for viewing now! Episode one, "Now That's Butter Baby" dissects Seals & Croft's 1976 song "Sweet Green Fields" which was used for Busta Rhymes' 1997 hit, "Put Your Hands Where My Eyes Can See".
Salt-N-Pepa And Outkast To Be Inducted Into The 2025 Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame

2 weeks ago | rockthebells.com |

Salt -N-Pepa and Outkast will be inducted into the 2025 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. This years class also includes Chubby Checker, Thom Bell, Joe Cocker, Sound Garden, The White Stripes, Bad Company, Cyndi Lauper, Carol Kaye, and Lenny Woranker. Salt -N-Pepa and Outkast join Grandmaster Flash & The Furious 5, Public Enemy, NWA, LL COOL J, and Missy Elliot as Hip-Hop acts inducted into the prestigious hall.
Funeral Services for Pow Wow of The Soul Sonic Force to be Held Monday, April 28

2 weeks ago | rockthebells.com |

The viewing for Pow Wow of The Soul Sonic Force is scheduled for Monday, April 28 at John J. Fox Funeral Home located at 203 E 201st St, Bronx, NY. The viewing will take place from 9am-11am, after which the burial will take place at Forest Green Park Cemetery at 535 Texas Rd, Morganville, NJ. A repast will be held at Salvation Baptist Church located at 1127 Fulton Ave., Bronx, NY from 3pm-6pm. Pow Wow passed on April 4th at 63 years of age.
Original Demo Version Of 'You're Nobody 'Til Somebody Kills You' By Biggie Appears Online

2 weeks ago | rockthebells.com |

An unmastered original demo version of The Notorious B.I.G.'s "You're Nobody ('Til Somebody Kills You)" has appeared online. X user DaysMentality uploaded the five minute clip earlier today (4/25) with the caption, "You know you're the goat when your demo throwaways still slap". The demo version contains the same vocals as the released version with a slower tempo and the absence of Diddy's adlibs. The released version also had a more melodic and cinematic tone to the production.