Max The Keeper 

I have been scanning and processing hip-hop magazines for about 10 years.

During this time I have uploaded 158 issues of different magazines, including 80 issues of The Source, 47 issues of Rap Pages. A total of 20066 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.

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

February 1999 issue of Rap Pages is now available, which includes:

• A feature article about Heltah Skeltah, talking about struggles the group members endured since the release of their debut album, as well as their new project, Magnum Force, and what sets it apart from their previous album

• A feature article about RZA, discussing his new project, Bobby Digital, commercialization of hip-hop, his opinion on Master P, as well as Southern hip-hop in general

Issue 75 of Elemental magazine is now available, which includes:

• A feature article about Mobb Deep, detailing their partnership with G-Unit Records, their experience with the previous labels, relationship within the group, as well as talking about their new album, Blood Money

• A feature article about A-Trak, talking about his past, participating in DJ competitions while still being in school, and working with Kanye West

• A feature article about producer Paris, discussing his departure from previous labels, forming his own label, Guerilla Funk Recordings, as well as focus on politics in his music

August 1996 issue of Rap Pages is now available, which includes:

• A feature article about Prince Paul, on his relationship with De La Soul, his work with Gravediggaz, his modesty, as well as his work on the latest album, Psychoanalysis

• A feature article about Digital Underground, as they test different flavors of their favorite food, ramen noodles

• A feature article about the actor Brian Green, as he was preparing the release of his debut album, One Stop Carnival

February 1997 issue of Rap Pages is now available, which includes:

• A feature article about Foxy Brown, talking about her place in the hip-hop community and criticizing her for not being a role model

• A feature article about Redman, discussing his work with Method Man, early life struggles, and working with Erick Sermon

• A feature article about Tony! Toni! Toné!, discussing issues within the group, working on the new album separately, and their signature style

October 2000 issue of The Source is now available, which includes:

• A feature article about Shyne, on his work with Bad Boy and the shooting

• A feature article about Guru, discussing his Jazzmatazz series

• A feature article about Mack 10, talking about his relationship with the East Coast

• A feature article about The Lo Lifes crew, focusing on their history

• A feature article about Tupac, including interviews with his ex-wife, his friend Richie Rich, and The Outlawz