Local hip-hop producer Alex Zavala isn’t a big name. If you’ve heard about him, it’s probably because he’s half of Dark Time Sunshine, who released Vessel (Fake Four) last year—and the other half of ...

Hip-hop at it's core is lyrics on a beat, with both being vital for the final product. Throughout the genre's history, there have been some truly incredible beats that turned producers into stars, and ...

Released just before The Chronic paved the way for a more laid-back sound for West Coast gangstas, “Wicked” was Ice Cube’s first single after the L.A. riots, as well as his first Billboard Hot 100 ...