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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The Alkaholiks Share How Marley Marl Gave Them The 'Hip-Hop Drunkies' Beat, and Recording With ODB

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.
Clipse Exit Def Jam Due To Kendrick Lamar Verse

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.
E-40 Delivers Classic Tiny Desk Performance

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".
The Crotona Park Jams Schedule Is Here!

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.
Eric B. & Rakim's Four Album Discography

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.
The LOX Drop New 'Red Bull Spiral' Freestyle

1 week ago | rockthebells.com |

The LOX have dropped a new freestyle on the latest 'Red Bull Spiral'. Following the viral Joey Bada$$/Big Sean/ Ab-Soul cypher, which has been dominating music headlines for the past two weeks, the Yonkers trio drop heat on episode two of the one-take freestyle rap series' third season. Styles P sets things off with a verse about loyalty and betrayal, while Sheek blasts fake friends and supporters.
Writer, Curator, and Artist Sacha Jenkins Has Reportedly Died At 53

2 weeks ago | rockthebells.com |

Details are few, but writer film maker, artist, and curator Sacha Jenkins has reportedly died at 53 years old. Jenkins, a Philadelphia native is the founder of Graphic Scenes & Xplicit Language, one of the first magazines dedicated to Graffiti art. Jenkins is also co-founder of Beat Down, a Hip Hop newspaper of which Elliot Wilson was once music editor. Jenkins and Wilson later founded Ego Trip, a magazine which chronicled the Hip-Hop, skateboarding and Punk Rock cultures.
Chuck D Explains Why Hip-Hop Is No Longer A Tool For Revolution

2 weeks ago | rockthebells.com |

Public Enemy front man Chuck D, and rap pioneer Kurtis Blow were recent guests on The Breakfast Club where Chuck expressed that Hip-Hop is no longer an effective tool for revolution. "Everybody's got a gadget from your grandmother to the child being born. Somethin' better come outta that, and we don't know what that is," he explained. "Hip-Hop was covert, but that was [over] before 'Fight The Power', bro. 'Fight The Power' became what it was because of Spike Lee.
Check Out 5 New Episodes Of Rock The Bells' 'Salute The Sample'

2 weeks ago | rockthebells.com |

Five new episodes of season five of Rock The Bells' Salute The Sample are now available to view. In the new episodes LL COOL J, Greg Nice, and DJ Z-Trip break down classics by David Bowie, Electro pioneer Hashim, Isaac Hayes, The Emotions, The Trammps, and David Bowie.
Slick Rick Announces Groundbreaking Visual Album, 'Victory'

2 weeks ago | rockthebells.com |

Slick Rick has announced Victory, his first new full-length project since 1999's The Art Of Storytelling. Victory has an expected release date of 6/13, and is executive produced by Idris Elba and Slick Rick. “Victory is all about perseverance, storytelling, imagination and evolution," says Rick. "A visual blend of art and heart — a sonic journey that reflects where I’ve been and where I’m going.