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Part 4: Dave Mays on The Source Staff Quitting Over Benzino
Part 2: Dave Mays on How Benzino Became Co-Owner of The Source
Part 1: Dave Mays on How He Launched 'The Source' while Attending Harvard
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In the latest clip, Dave Mays explained how The Source magazine got its name. The magazine's co-founder admitted that KRS-One's "you wanna hear a fresh rhyme, you've come to the source" line from the Boogie Down Productions track, "Ya Slippin'" inspired the publication's name. Mays also explained how The Source developed its legendary five-mic rating system before listing some of the notable acts who were among the first to receive perfect ratings.
Mays also talked about The Source's Unsigned Hype column becoming the most influential column in Hip Hop history. Mays listed Biggie Smalls, DMX, Mobb Deep, Eminem, Common, and many others as notable alumni before claiming many artists got their record deals after being featured in the column. After responding to Tyson Beckford admitting that his modeling career started with The Source, Mays also pointed out that "The Boondocks" creator, Aaron McGruder, and author Ta-Nehisi Coates jump started their careers with the publication. To hear more, view the clip above.
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