Max The Keeper 

I have been scanning and processing hip-hop magazines more than 10 years.

During this time I have uploaded 163 issues of different magazines, including 83 issues of The Source, 47 issues of Rap Pages. A total of 20830 pages have been scanned and processed. 50 different magazines are publicly available.

In future post, I'll go into more detail about the site functionality available to subscribers.

The special March 2002 issue of The Source is now available, which includes:

• "Been There Done That", an article revisiting some of the magazine's most controversial covers and stories

• "In Memory Of", a commemorative article dedicated to the deceased artists, including stories of Tupac, The Notorious B.I.G., Big L, Buffy of Fat Boys, Cowboy of Grandmaster Flash & The Furious Five, Poetic of Gravediggaz, Eazy-E, Big Pun, and many more

• The list of the 150 greatest moments in hip-hop

December 1995 issue of The Source is now available, which includes:

• A feature article about LL Cool J, discussing his past success, learning from his fiancée's father, Quincy Jones, becoming a family man with three children, his view on working on the TV shows, street credibility, and the idea behind his latest album, Mr. Smith

• A feature article about Ant Banks, about the start of his career and becoming the most influential producer of the East Bay area, working on his new album, Do or Die, and wishing to work with Rakim

• A feature article about MC Hammer, talking about him switching from a lavish lifestyle to a peaceful family life with his wife and three children, in the aftermath of death of his friend Eazy E, disses from fellow artists, and financial issues

July 2000 issue of Rap Pages is now available, which includes:

• A feature article about Snoop Dogg and Tha Eastsidaz, on meeting Snoop Dogg, signing to his label, Doggystyle Records, and why they chose it over Priority Records, their relationship despite being from competing gangs, forming their own label, and working on the debut album

• An article about Big Tymers, discussing their issues with the label Universal, their music style, Baby's view on music business, Mannie Fresh's music formula and why he chooses to give his best work to newer artists

Stress magazine #9 is now available, which includes:

• A feature article about EPMD, in preparation for the release of their new album, Back In Business, talking about the reunion, how deaths of Tupac and Biggie affected them, and how the new album compares to their classic albums

• Designing Women from Jamaica Invade NYC, a feature article about the Jamaican fashion icons and dancers the Ouch! Crew, going over the origins of the group and challenges they faced throughout their journey

September 1994 issue of Rap Pages is now available, which includes:

• An interview with Pete Rock & CL Smooth, with Pete Rock discussing his childhood, the origin of hip-hop, meeting CL Smooth, his view on sampling, and CL Smooth discussing his goals in music and dealing with the music industry

• A feature article about OutKast, discussing their influences, Andre 3000 and Big Boi meeting at school, working with Organized Noize, getting signed to LaFace, and releasing their debut album, Southernplayalisticadillacmuzik

February 1995 issue of The Source is now available, which includes:

• An autobiography by MC Eiht, going over his entire life, from childhood to joining a gang, seeing deaths of his friends, starting rapping, as well as expressing his view on gang violence

• A feature article about Too Short, on why he moved to Atlanta, his opinion on the Wu-Tang Clan, his relationship with women, his view on promiscuity, and his loyal fan base

• A feature article about Black Sheep, in preparation for the release of their second album, Non-Fiction, talking about their view on violence, favorite artists from childhood, and their view on the portrayal of women in pop culture

November 1998 issue of Rap Pages is now available, which includes:

• A feature article about OutKast, the first cover story about the group in a hip-hop publication, talking about the importance of their debut album, Southernplayalisticadillacmuzik, the changes the group employed on their second album, ATLiens, and what the group has to offer when it comes to their new album, Aquemini, their view on longevity

• A feature article about Do or Die, discussing their latest album, Heads or Tails, spirituality, as well as running their own label and building a studio for Chicago's hip-hop talent

May 1998 issue of Rap Pages is now available, which includes:

• A feature article about Sunz of Man, discussing their connection with the Wu-Tang Clan, how the groups differ, the state of hip-hop at the time, and how the group wants to educate their listeners

• A feature article about Young Bleed, talking about the difference between his previous label, No Limit, and the new one, the Concentration Camp, his unique voice, and the relationship with his manager

September 1998 issue of Rap Pages is now available, which includes:

• An article about Tupac's unreleased material, with an investigation regarding who leaked the heavily bootlegged songs

• A feature article about the Lyricist Lounge, going over the project's humble beginnings, struggles while searching for a venue, as well as the financial side of the project

• A feature article about Iyanla Vanzant on her upbringing, as well as her recent work with Erykah Badu and DJ Quik