WCS Exclusive: An Interview with Graphic Artist Noh8tin
For those unaware, West Coast Styles celebrated its second anniversary on August 25, 2022. And to continue the festivities of the occasion, I wanted to post an interview that I conducted a few months ago with the artist who created our striking logo. But this is no mere act of self-indulgence; Noh8tin has a remarkable […]
Sir Jinx To Host Muuzictyme Entertainment Network PPV Event “The Red Pill” Featuring Live Performances From X-Clan, Public Enemy, Sole’, Mad Lion, Sa-Roc & Wise Intelligent On March 19th
Muuzictyme Entertainment Network, the world’s premier black-owned, independent pay-per-view concert network, is teaming up with Culture United Entertainment to bring The Red Pill pay-per-view event on March 19, 2022. The Red Pill will be hosted by legendary super-producer Sir Jinx, as the performance lineup is set to feature a host of hip-hop luminaries including X-Clan, Public Enemy, Solé, Mad Lion, Sa-Roc, and Wise Intelligent of Poor Righteous Teachers, […]
ProHoeZak Talks Stealing Cars To Open For Public Enemy, Why He’s Changed His Name So Often + More On Unique Access Interview
In part 3 of his interview, East Palo Alto, CA producer ProHoeZak sits down with Soren Baker of Unique Access Entertainment to reflect on the time he stole a car in order to open for legendary hip-hop group Public Enemy, why he changed his name from C-Funk to ProHoeZak, and more. In previous installments of the Unique Access interview with ProHoeZak, the veteran producer discusses why Too Short changed the […]
Chuck D, PBS, and the BBC Join Forces for a New Documentary Series, ‘The Story of Hip-Hop with Chuck D’
“The hip-hop community has, from the start, been doing what the rest of media is only now catching up to,” said Chuck D. “Long before any conglomerate realized it was time to wake up, hip-hop had been speaking out and telling truths. Working with PBS and BBC is an opportunity to deliver these messages through […]
RIP to West Coast veteran and Skid Row activist General Jeff
RIP to the.General aka The Mayor of Skid Row. We got the sad news that General Jeff passed away as it was decided to have his life support ended. Jeff had recently been hospitalized from heart issues and needed the help of life support after conditions gravely worsened. General Jeff was a DJ affiliated with […]
Brother J Wants A Verzuz Between XClan & Public Enemy
Brother J of XClan wants to do a Verzuz between his crew and Public Enemy. The Grand Verbalizer took to Instagram to tag Chuck D and pose the question of doing XClan vs Public Enemy with 10-15 songs, special guests and more. “Peace .. salute to Big Daddy Kane and KRS 1 for a dope showcase of skill and mastery.. I’m hype to […]
WCS Exclusive: Producer Sir Jinx Discusses Why He is More Than Just a “Beatmaker”
In the music business, producer Sir Jinx might not be as famous of a name as others because he doesn’t have a signature sound that’s tagged or marketed, but, more importantly, he has the skill of harnessing the strengths of those in the booth from behind the boards. And as a result, Jinx is a […]
West Coast Icon Snoop Dogg Becomes Executive Creative & Strategic Consultant For Legendary Def Jam Records
The Big Boss Dogg Snoop Dogg has officially taken on a new role at Def Jam Records, that of Executive Creative And Strategic Consultant to the iconic music label. As part of his new role with Def Jam, the Doggfather will be focusing on “A&R and creative development,” while working directly with Def Jam executives and artists, and […]