In light of the sad news about Heavy D, it seems only right to re-post this classic Baaack In The Day, originally put up in Black Sheep Mag's first year. Whenever hip-hop heads discuss classic posse cuts, the usual suspects get rehashed - 'Scenario', 'Live at the BBQ', 'Buddy', and now, 'Forever'. The one that always get overlooked is this epic gem from Heavy D's 1991 album 'Peaceful Journey'. Continue>

It is with huge regret that Black Sheep have learnt that Heavy D has passed away at the age of 44. Continue>

This much-forgotten crew straddled the line between backpacker/ student and New York underground hip-hop. DJ Spinna handled the spaced-out production, with Mr. Complex, Ben the Coal Churnin' Masta, Shabaam Sahdeeq and Tiye Phoenix sharing the mic with hot female MC Apani B Fly on their first album, 1999's 'Rhyme Related.' Continue>

While 'Back To Life' and 'Keep On Moving' crossed over to the mainstream, this was always the favoured cut among connoisseurs on Soul II Soul's truly incredible debut album. The funky shapes being thrown by the shadowy figures in this video gave rise to some of the group's most iconic imagery. Continue>

Many a hip-hop head will doubtless be familiar with the hazy, mesmeric groove of this soulful classic without necessarily knowing the name, as it's been heavily sampled, most notably by The Bushbabeez. Continue>