From Big Shug’s Triple OGzus hitting 3-17-15. Tracklist below. 1.) “I Am Somebody” (produced by DJ Premier) 2.) “I Bleed For This” (produced by DJ Premier) 3.) “The Reason” (produced by Gem Crates) 4.) “Days Go By” (produced by Big Shug) 5.) “Never Change” (produced by Reel Drama) 6.) “Not A Fan” f/ Reks & [cont.]

With the passing of Guru, it’s up to the rest of the Gang Starr Foundation to carry on the Boston-to-Brooklyn legacy. Freddie Foxxx aka Bumpy Knuckles has done a great job of carving out his own niche, while DJ Premier has never had a problem staying relevant in the game. 1/3 of the original Militia, [cont.]

DJ Premier produces this cut from Gang Starr foundation member Big Shug’s next LP, I.M. 4-Eva, which drops July 24th on Brick Records.

His name says it all; standing at well over six feet tall and with the intimidating muscular build of a linebacker, Big Shug’s physical presence alone is enough to command attention. His voice, a hoarse rumble effective for delivering both fearsome threats or smooth crooning as his alter-ego Shugie Diamonds, is one of rap’s most [cont.]

His name says it all; standing at well over six feet tall and with the intimidating muscular build of a linebacker, Big Shug’s physical presence alone is enough to command attention. His voice, a hoarse rumble effective for delivering both fearsome threats or smooth crooning as his alter-ego Shugie Diamonds, is one of rap’s most [cont.]

LISTEN: Big Shug + Krumbsnatcha + M-Dot + Singapore Kane + Avirex – “Think Twice”

After 3 years of highly relevant releases and reviews from such media as Okayplayer.com, XXL, as well as being named Urb Magazine’s “Next 1000″ west coast indie hip hop artist Spinz is ready to heat up the winter. Spinz has been touring internationally following his last 3 albums which have brought him to the forefront [cont.]

DJ Deadeye’s debut, “Substance Abuse,” will be released on 3-22-2011 in conjunction with Brick/ST. Records and you can catch him at SxSW and on tour worldwide all throughout 2011 with Brick label mates 1982 (Statik Selektah & Termanology) and REKS. Here is a new track DJ Premier premiered on his radio show this past weekend [cont.]

The group East Coast Avengers was created in 2008 by MCs Esoteric, trademarc and DJ/producer DC The MIDI Alien. Having dealt with almost 8 politically corrupt years of the Bush regime, the three banded together and the result was the controversial yet socially aware ‘Prison Planet’ album full of gritty production and razor sharp lyricism. [cont.]

Post Gang-Starr collaboration between Big Shug and Preem, from I Am Forever, as Shug does what the song title says. Get with the wickedness. LISTEN: Big Shug – “Six Shots” (prod. DJ Premier) Big Shug – “Spit Six” (prod. DJ Premier) (MP3)

Big Shug of the Gang Starr Foundation and Slaine of La Coka Nostra have signed on to appear in fellow Boston compatriot Ben Affleck’s new film; “The Town”. Shug’s role will be that of a drug dealer named Kenny, while Slaine plays a character named Gloansy.  The film is set to be released September 10, [cont.]

Big Shug offers an alternative to the mainstream Hip Hop flava of the week.  Being backed by one of HipHop greats, DJ Premier, doesn’t hurt either.  His new album, Street Champ, contains insanely dope production, concept joints, as well as the street gems you would expect.  There is no question that new producer Moss lays [cont.]

Interviewed by Darin Gloe Big Shug has had an illustrious career thus far.  Being associated with Gangstarr Foundation and the one and only DJ Premier never hurts.  It’s been 2 years since “Who’s Hard” and on July 17th Big Shug is back with “Streetchamp” dropping on Babygrande Records.   If you are expecting a Gangstarr album [cont.]