What's up Fam,Back in 1992 when a relatively unknown Brooklyn rapper by the name of Biggie Smalls sent us his demo tape, we thought he was so dope we had to let him shine in our Unsigned Hype section. But no one would have guessed that he'd be one of the few to really change the face of the Hip−Hop game. Although his time on the scene was cut way too soon, his presence was definitely felt−Biggie nabbed six Source covers to date with only two albums during his life as an artist−and his iconic status can never be replaced or recreated.
Which is why he was so deserving of our December/January cover! We are excited to welcome back the spirit of Brooklyn and the Notorious B.I.G. into our pages. In this issue, we celebrate his life and music through the eyes of Notorious Director George Tillman, Biggie's former manager Wayne Barrow and of course, through the heart and memories of his biggest supporter, his mother Voletta Wallace. We also help you select the ultimate gifts for your friends and fam in our extensive Holiday Buying Guide. We salute industry veterans Zomba President of Black Music, Mark Pitts, and our fallen comrade Def Jam Executive Vice President Shakir "Shake" Stewart. We even talk Hiv/Aids and get real about the epidemic with four activists that are heavily on the scene−eager to make you aware of the current statistics and how you can better arm yourself against the disease. And last, but certainly not least, we welcome President−Elect Barack Obama as the 44th President of the United States, and the first Hip−Hop President to rock the vote.
This issue is tight! A classic...You better cop it while its out....'cause this one is definitely unbelievable.
The Mind Squad
A New Era
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