Posts Tagged ‘ Power 106 ’

Big Ups To Big Sean.


This week, the LA Leakers on Los Angeles’ hit station Power 106 had on the iconic Big Sean for a sit down session. The Detroit rapper came with nothing but his best to discuss topics like his ability to provide for his family, his hunger and drive, and his closeness to Kobe Bryant. Spitting bars over ‘Hurricane’ from Kanye West (who’s about to change his legal name to Ye… But that’s a topic for a different post) and Drake’s ‘All Love’. The lyrics have to be heard to be absorbed, so take a look at the nearly 9 MINUTE freestyle session in the video below.

Throwback Thursday – Ice Cube: Death Certificate.


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VinRican of Power 106 celebrates the 25th anniversary of Ice Cube’s “Death Certificate” by showcasing classic samples used on the album.

Are You A Producer Who Thinks They Know A Thing Or Two About ‘Reasonable Doubt’?


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All modern producers are quite well aware of the art of sampling. Some producers do it, while others are strictly against it.  But regardless of your view, some of the most iconic records in Hip Hop history were created using samples.  Check it out as VinRican showcases classic samples that were used on jay-z’s ‘Reasonable Doubt’ album.

 

Kendrick Lamar In Big Boy’s Neighborhood.


Looks like Dr. Dre and Kendrick Lamar have found the perfect ingredients for a new single. On Monday (April 2), K. Dot paid a visit to L.A.’s Power 106 morning show Big Boy’s Neighborhood to premiere “The Recipe,” his new joint featuring Dr.Dre.  Before playing the record for the first time, Kendrick and Dre explained to Big Boy the meaning behind the breezy tune. ” ‘The Recipe,’ it’s one of those things that everyone in the world can relate to,” Kendrick said.  Dre called in to the studio to reveal what the three key ingredients to his and Kendrick’s recipe are: “The original title was ‘Women, Weed and Weather.’ That’s what represents L.A.”