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Shane Ryu

About Shane Ryu

Hey! My name’s Shane and I’m from Los Angeles -- I’ve been a rap fanatic since I bought “The Eminem Show” in 2002. Anyone who knows me personally would tell you that my eyes light up whenever I talk about anything hip-hop related, so that passion naturally burgeoned into a desire to share that with the world. Whether you live and breathe this culture or are simply a casual listener, I want to bridge that disconnect between fans all over the globe. Hip-hop is a form of art and expression, and it should be treated as such -- writing is simply an extension of that. “All Eyez On Me” is my favorite album of all time, “Reasonable Doubt” is better than “Illmatic,” and “Below the Heavens” is a classic. I also occasionally rap.
  
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Tha Dogg Pound (Daz & Kurupt): G-Funk Pioneers

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Tha Dogg Pound’s influence is often overlooked by those who aren’t familiar with the culture of West Coast gangsta rap, but as Pusha T says: if you know, you know. Eminem and Kendrick Lamar both cite Kurupt as one of their favorite rappers, and Daz Dillinger makes nearly $1 million a year from the back-end of his production catalog. We revisit the cult classic "Dogg Food" … [Read more...] about Tha Dogg Pound (Daz & Kurupt): G-Funk Pioneers

Triumph & Tragedy: Eminem’s Journey from the ‘Slim Shady LP’ to ‘Kamikaze’

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At the tail end of his career, Eminem is at a crossroads between legacy and longevity. We revisit his meteoric rise from trailer parks to superstardom to make sense of this glaring dissonance. As someone who fell in love with rap after buying The Eminem Show in 2002, watching Marshall Mathers tarnish his legacy for the better part of a decade has been extremely … [Read more...] about Triumph & Tragedy: Eminem’s Journey from the ‘Slim Shady LP’ to ‘Kamikaze’

All Eyez on Tupac: Remembering Hip-Hop’s Immortal Emcee, 22 Years Later

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Twenty two years after his death, we pay homage to the most influential rapper of all-time. The man who inspired millions and changed hip-hop forever.  This is the story of Tupac Shakur. Today marks the 22nd anniversary of the untimely death of Tupac Shakur (born Lesane Parish Crooks) and, more than two decades after his passing, Tupac's passion and influence … [Read more...] about All Eyez on Tupac: Remembering Hip-Hop’s Immortal Emcee, 22 Years Later

Power & Podcasts: How Joe Budden Became the Most Indispensable Voice in Hip-Hop

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How did a one-hit wonder avoid fading into obscurity to become arguably the most important voice in hip-hop media today? We examine Joe Budden’s transition from rapper to mogul – and why his unexpected ascent is a victory for creators everywhere. The Joe Budden Podcast When my Lyft driver pulled up to the Regent Theater in downtown Los Angeles, the line for a live show … [Read more...] about Power & Podcasts: How Joe Budden Became the Most Indispensable Voice in Hip-Hop