Smif-N-Wessun

Today we celebrate one of the dopest rap crews ever to do it.

These rappers paid homage to their favorite old-school jazz and R&B albums with their iconic LP cover art.

On the 20th anniversary of Brooklyn rap group Smif-n-Wessun's 'Dah Shinin'' album, we take a look back at the project to give some insight as to why this is the quintessential Brooklyn LP.

Rappers changing their stage name is a common occurrence in hip-hop. In fact, it’s hard to find any artist who has not gone by a different alias at some point in their career.

Two days after the police riot outside of Smif-N-Wessun and Pete Rock's concert at Tammany Hall in New York City's Lower East Side, the artists involved have released an official statement about the incident. Referring to the release party for their collaborative effort 'Monumental' as a "peaceful gathering," the statement reveals that the initial altercation occurred after concertgoers

The NYPD's rep for being adverse to hip-hop events just got worse. Last night (June 28), authorities and patrons clashed outside of Tammany Hall in New York City's Lower East Side after an album release party and show celebrating the release of a new album from Smif-N-Wessun and Pete Rock...

Last night, Activision hosted a rooftop listening party at New York City's Gramercy Park Hotel, for the soundtrack to its upcoming 'DJ Hero 2' video game. The sequel to 2009's 'Guitar Hero' spin-off features mixes of songs like Eminem's 'Not Afraid,' Lady Gaga's 'Just Dance' and Lil Wayne's 'Lollipop...

Who says you have to celebrate milestones only once? Duck Down Records is stretching out their 15th anniversary celebration with an upcoming commemorative tour through October, with artists including Pharoahe Monch, Buckshot, Skyzoo, Smif N' Wessun and Sean Price hitting the road for a fall jaunt around the country...