Author Archives: Garrett Blanton
Mannie Fresh Talks Cash Money At Red Bull Music Academy
Former Cash Money member Mannie Fresh is the latest artist to participate in an in-depth interview with the Red Bull Music Academy, joining Mobb Deep, MF Doom and others. During the 2 hour long lecture in Madrid, Spain; Mannie Fresh … Continue reading
Introducing the Rap Map of the USA
Great rappers have always found creative ways to mix their lyrics and flavor with reppin’ their hood. Rap artists also define themselves by their surroundings and through the use of their regional slang. The Rap Map of the USA provides … Continue reading
E-40: Yay Game
DJ Matthew Africa out of Oakland, CA just released a dope E-40 mix that is totally free, so check it out by downloading it here! E-40 – Yay Game For this “Best of” E-40 mix, Matthew Africa meticulously selected classic … Continue reading
Tommy Wright III: Street Smart Records
Tommy Wright III aka The 1 Man Gang is an underground gangsta rapper who is considered a legend in his hometown Memphis, Tennessee. In 1994 Tommy Wright III formed Street Smart Records, and the rest is history. To the horrorcore … Continue reading
Listen To Rap Music? Then Like Us On Facebook!
Step your rap game up and help spread the news about Rap Music Guide by “Liking Us” on Facebook. Also don’t forget to hit the like button on our individual posts. Browsing RapMusicGuide.com is just one way to find out … Continue reading
Mobo Records Promotional Photos
The West Bank of New Orleans, LA has brought us some very talented rappers over the years. Recently we uncovered some old school glossy promotional photos for a few of the early acts out of the NOLA that we thought … Continue reading
Bink Something 2 Ride To Original vs Re-Release
Recently we were requested to help a music collector identify which version of the album Bink “Something 2 Ride To” he purchased. Since this isn’t the first time we were asked this question, we figured we should post an article … Continue reading
Rap Music Guide T-Shirts Coming Soon
If you follow the Free Gold Watch blog, then you have probably seen the leaked photo of our new line of Rap Music Guide t-shirts that are in the works. If not, check out the article titled “Free Gold Watch … Continue reading
“Cassette Tape” Deleted From The Oxford English Dictionary
We all know that cassette tapes have been making a comeback, but don’t tell that to the wordsmiths over at the Oxford English Dictionary who removed the word “cassette tape” from their newest Concise edition to make room for words … Continue reading
Westwood Boyz – Really Bad Thingz
A few weeks ago we received a cd in the mail titled Westwood Boyz – Really Bad Thingz, released on Righteous Records. The Westwood Boyz are a North Bay Area rap group representing the 707 Napa, CA. It was sent … Continue reading





