A certified G Rap classic has made its way to the latest installment of Vin Rican‘s Wax Only series. Flipping through the classic samples used on Kool G Rap‘s “4,5,6” solo debut album, Rican showcases the sounds used on the 1995 Cold Chillin’ Records project. Much known as an underground classic for many hip-hop heads,…
![#WAXONLY: Discover Samples Used On De La Soul’s Third Studio Album ‘Buhloone Mindstate’ [WATCH]](https://cdn.socast.io/3745/sites/5/2018/09/21132910/DELASOUL-THUMB.jpg)
photo credit: Power 106 Vin Rican is back again with another classic Wax Only installment. Earlier this year we honored De La Soul’s ‘3 Feet And Rising’ debut album and with the celebration of the iconic rap group’s ‘Buhloone Mindstate’ 25th anniversary, it was only right to deliver the breakdown of De La’s third studio…
![#WAXONLY: Discover Classic Samples On Notorious B.I.G.’s ‘Ready To Die (Remixes)’ Album [WATCH]](https://cdn.socast.io/3745/sites/5/2018/09/13142353/Biggie-Thumb.jpg)
photo credit: Power 106 On the 24th anniversary of Notorious B.I.G.’s “Ready To Die” album release, Vin Rican delivers yet another classic Wax Only showcasing the project’s mash up of notable samples featured on the Remixes. Taking us through the already iconic debut album from Biggie Smalls, the Remixes special release brings up classic tracks…
![#WAXONLY: Celebrates 20 Years of ‘The Miseducation Of Lauryn Hill’ [WATCH]](https://cdn.socast.io/3745/sites/5/2018/08/25114440/IMG_3305.jpg)
photo credit: Power 106 Vin Rican is back again with the newest Wax Only offering, celebrating the 20th anniversary of Lauryn Hill’s debut album, The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill. Hill’s solo debut, away from her Fugees beginnings, is regarded as one of the most respected and successful female rap albums. Taking the number one spot…
![#WAXONLY: Vin Rican Showcases Classic Samples On Tha Alkaholiks’ ’21 & Over’ Debut [WATCH]](https://cdn.socast.io/3745/sites/5/2018/08/24132352/maxresdefault-1.jpg)
photo credit: Power 106 West Coast group Tha Alkaholiks released their debut album ’21 & Over’ 25 years ago, today, August 24th. Praised and described as the ultimate West Coast party album. Released through then record label Loud/RCA, The Liks made their music premiere with featured tracks “Make Room,” “Likwit,” and “Mary Jane.” Flipping through…
Vin Rican delivers the newest Wax Only featuring the classic samples used on Public Enemy’s second studio album It Takes a Nation of Millions to Hold Us Back. The sophomore album from the iconic hip hop group was released 30 years ago on June 28th, 1988. The album sought to take on a political tone…
![#WAXONLY: Discover Classic Samples Used On Eric B. & Rakim’s ‘Follow The Leader’ [WATCH]](https://cdn.socast.io/3745/sites/5/2018/07/26110726/THUMB.jpg)
Wax Only is back for its latest release celebrating the 30th anniversary of Eric B. and Rakim’s sophomore studio album Follow The Leader. The duo followed up their 1987 debut with their successful second LP, which peaked at number 22 on the Billboard Top Pop Albums, and now serves as the rappers’ best-charting album in…
![#WAXONLY: Celebrate 25 Years of Cypress Hill’s Iconic Album ‘Black Sunday’ [WATCH]](https://cdn.socast.io/3745/sites/5/2018/07/20125724/Cypress-Hill-THUMB.jpg)
#WAXONLY makes its return with the newest edition, celebrating 25 years since the release of Cypress Hill’s sophomore album ‘Black Sunday.’ Released back in 1993 on Ruffhouse Records, the album debuted at no. 1 on the Billboard 200 albums chart and features the iconic hit, “Insane in the Brain.” Vin Rican flips through the classic…
![#WAXONLY: Vin Rican Flips Through Classic Samples On Big L’s ‘Lifestylez Ov Da Poor & Dangerous’ [WATCH]](https://cdn.socast.io/3745/sites/5/2018/05/30190247/BigL_2018_THUMB.jpg)
Vin Rican is back with another original #WAXONLY discovery. Celebrating the life of of Big L today, May 30th, which would have been his 44th birthday, Rican breaks down some of the classics sampled on L’s ‘Lifestylez Ov Da Poor & Dangerous.’ Released back in March of 1995, the debut studio album borrows samples from…
WAX ONLY is back for another mix where old school meets new school. Vin Rican showcases the classic samples used on Outkast’s debut album ‘SOUTHERNPLAYALISTICADILLACMUZIK.’ The album has influenced many hip-hop acts including J.Cole, Kanye West, Lil’ Wayne, and many more. ‘SOUTHERNPLAYALISTICADILLACMUZIK’ debut rips through samples from Bob Marley, Kid Dynamite, Miles Davis, Black Sabbath,…
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