Tag Archives: top 5

Happy Heavenly Birthday To Late Hip Hop Icon Tupac Shakur! Top 5 ‘Pac Predictions

jet set tupac restaurant promote

Today, June 16, Icon Tupac Shakur would have turned 50, and even in his untimely death, he is still regarded as one of the most influential MCs of our time

2Pac’s devoted followers regard him as somewhat of a prophet due to his ability to remain relevant with the times long after his demise. In his music, he almost predicted events that took effect after his presence was no longer with us. In celebration of his 50th birthday, TheSource.com presents our favorite Top 5 Tupac Predictions:

Prediction #1: “Only The Good Die Young”

It was more than a tragedy/ Emotions be grabbin’ me/ Plane fell from the sky/ We tryin’ to figure what happened/ Burnin’ churches, fearin’ God who can be so cruel?”

Prior to the 911 tragedy, Pac quoted these lyrics explaining the events of the time. Regardless of whether he predicted it knowingly, the World Trade Center was indeed attacked by planes, and churches are still being burned even in this era.

Prediction #2: “Changes”

And although it seems heaven sent, we ain’t ready to see a Black president.”

President Obama wasn’t ready to be in the White House when ‘Pac made the song “Changes,” but this prediction has come to pass since then. The lyrics of this particular song are relevant even now, as he goes into the condition of Black people in America and the struggles still being faced today.

Prediction #3: “God Bless The Dead”

Rest in peace to my muthafucka Biggie Smalls…”

The eerie taunt by 2Pac before either he or Big was murdered may have been one of the misfortunate misinterpretations regarding the beef that caused their demise since it wasn’t about Notorious Big, or was it?

Prediction #4: “Niggaz Done Changed”

I’ve been shot and murdered, can’t tell you how it
happened word for word / but best believe that niggaz’ gonna get what they deserve.”

‘The bars from “Niggaz Done Changed” are just one example of the many times Pac predicted his untimely death.

Prediction #5: “Keep Ya Head Up”

I think it’s time to kill for our women/ Time to heal our women, be real to our women/ And if we don’t we’ll have a race of babies that will hate the ladies that make the babies.”

In “Keep Ya Head Up,” Pac talked to the women of the time and predicted what would occur if the men don’t support them. Unfortunately, his prediction was correct regarding the current generation.

Happy 52nd Birthday Icon Tupac Shakur on behalf of TheSource.com

The post Happy Heavenly Birthday To Late Hip Hop Icon Tupac Shakur! Top 5 ‘Pac Predictions appeared first on The Source.

Click Here to Discuss in the Forums

Spread the love
             
 
   

Happy Birthday To Super Producer Timbaland! Top 5 Timbaland Smash Hits

Screen Shot 2023 03 10 at 8.03.22 AM

When the phrase ‘super producer’ is uttered, not many names come to mind. Names like: RZA, Dr. Dre, DJ Premier, Pete Rock, The Neptunes, Jermaine Dupri, and Kanye West are among the high ranks that have earned the title. Today however, we celebrate the birth of one who help to shape the scope of both Hip Hop and R&B in the late 90s and early 2000s. Timothy Zachery Mosley a.k.a. Timbaland was born on this day [March 10] 49 years ago.

Timbaland is responsible in large part for the success of artists like Missy Elliot, Aaliyah and Ginuwine. Timbaland helped shape a Hip Hop culture in his home state of Virginia and through his production and organization of local artists. He has even crossed over into pop, working with acts like Justin Timberlake and Nelly Furtado, to create a sound and culture that helped bridge the pop culture gap to allow for more and more trans-genre collaboration.

In honor of Timbaland’s born day, here’s a list of some of his hottest and most influential tracks that have left a permanent mark on Hip Hop and R&B music and culture.

Aaliyah – “One In A Million”

As the third main single of the popular album of the same name, “One in a Million” peaked at #1 on the US Hot Rap/R&B chart. It also claimed the#1 spot in R&B Airplay for six long weeks.

Ginuwine – “Pony”

“Pony” was actually Ginuwine’s debut single and peaked at #1 on the Hot R&B/Hip Hop chart and #6 on the Billboard Hot 100. The song kept it’s spot on the Hot R&B chart for two weeks.

Missy Elliot – “Supa Dupa Fly”

This was the first single from Missy Elliot’s debut album of the same name. This song hit at #4 on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip Hop charts and helped to earn Missy a spot on Elektra Records with her own sub-label Goldmind.

Justin Timberlake – “Sexy Back”

“Sexy Back” is the name of one of Justin Timberlake’s most successful and well known solo records. Hitting the #1 spot in a plethora of countries, this song has gone platinum a few times over in this country and across the globe.

Nelly Furtado – “Promiscuous”

“Promiscuous” is the international #1 hit single of Canadian singer/songwriter Nelly Furtado. Although it has peaked at #1 in a few countries around the globe it hit #3 in the United States. This was the second single from the album Loose.

The post Happy Birthday To Super Producer Timbaland! Top 5 Timbaland Smash Hits appeared first on The Source.

Click Here to Discuss in the Forums

Spread the love
             
 
   

Drake Beats The Beatles’ 55-Year Record On Most Top Five Hits

Drake rap battle event

Drake is celebrating breaking The Beatles‘ long-standing Billboard Hot 100 record. 

The mega star and hitmaker’s new “Staying Alive” collaboration with DJ Khaled and Lil Baby debuted at #5 on this week’s Billboard Hot 100.  That gave Drake his 30th top five single on the chart, which surpasses The Beatles’ record of 29.  

READ MORE: [WATCH] DJ Khaled Reunites With Drake and Lil Baby “Staying Alive”

The popular 1960’s boy band held their record for 55-years. Drake now  truly raps what he lives “I got more slaps than the Beatles,” from “Going Bad.”

Check out the new visual and 2022 smash below.

Continue the conversation on social media.

The post Drake Beats The Beatles’ 55-Year Record On Most Top Five Hits appeared first on The Source.

Click Here to Discuss in the Forums

Spread the love
             
 
   

Happy 50th Birthday to Late Hip Hop Icon Tupac Shakur! Top 5 ‘Pac Predictions

Screen Shot 2021 06 16 at 8.29.42 AM

Today, June 16, Icon Tupac Shakur would have turned 50 and even in his untimely death, he is still regarded as one of the most influential MC’s of our time

2Pac’s devoted followers look upon him as somewhat of a prophet due to his ability to remain relevant with the times long after his demise. In his music, he almost predicted events that took effect after his presence was no longer with us. In celebration of his 50th birthday, TheSource.com presents our favorite Top 5 Tupac Predictions:

Prediction #1: “Only The Good Die Young”

It was more than a tragedy/ Emotions be grabbin’ me/ Plane fell from the sky/ We tryin’ to figure what happened/ Burnin’ churches, fearin’ God who can be so cruel?”

Prior to the 911 tragedies, Pac quoted these lyrics explaining the events of the time. Regardless of whether he predicted it knowingly, the World Trade Center was indeed attacked by planes and churches are still being burned even in this era.

Prediction #2: “Changes”

And although it seems heaven sent, we ain’t ready to see a Black president.”

President Obama wasn’t ready to be in the White House when ‘Pac made the song “Changes,” but since then, this prediction has come to pass. The lyrics of this particular song are relevant even now, as he goes into the condition of Black people in America and the struggles still being faced today.

Prediction #3: “God Bless The Dead”

Rest in peace to my muthafucka Biggie Smalls…”

The erie taunt by 2Pac before either he or Big was murdered may have been one of the misfortunate misinterpretations regarding the beef that caused their demise since it wasn’t about Notorious Big or was it?

Prediction #4: “Niggaz Done Changed”

I’ve been shot and murdered, can’t tell you how it
happened word for word / but best believe that niggaz’ gonna get what they deserve.”

‘The bars from “Niggaz Done Changed” are just one example of the many times Pac predicted his untimely death.

Prediction #5: “Keep Ya Head Up”

I think it’s time to kill for our women/ Time to heal our women, be real to our women/ And if we don’t we’ll have a race of babies that will hate the ladies that make the babies.”

In “Keep Ya Head Up” Pac was talking to the women of the time and gave his prediction of what would occur if the men don’t support them. Unfortunately, his prediction was correct regarding the current generation.

Happy 50th Birthday Icon Tupac Shakur on behalf of TheSource.com

The post Happy 50th Birthday to Late Hip Hop Icon Tupac Shakur! Top 5 ‘Pac Predictions appeared first on The Source.

Click Here to Discuss in the Forums

Spread the love
             
 
   

50 Cent’s Son Marquise Replaces His Dad in His Top 5 with Pop Smoke

50 Cent001

Fans of 50 Cent and the vast majority of the Hip-Hop community know that the rapper and TV executive has a fractured relationship with his son Marquise.

Believe eat or not, Marquise still had his dad in his Top 5 rappers of all-time. But now, 50 is on the outside in as he was replaced by Pop Smoke. Marquise detailed why on Instagram Live.

“I told n***as I was replacing 50 in my top 5 for Pop Smoke,” he said. “He had both. He could do what 50 do, he sounds like him, and he has melody.”

Do you think Marquise means it or is he trolling just like his pops? Check it out below.

The post 50 Cent’s Son Marquise Replaces His Dad in His Top 5 with Pop Smoke appeared first on The Source.

Click Here to Discuss in the Forums

Spread the love