The Source Magazine (April 1999) — C-Murder & Silkk The Shocker Cover (Issue #115)

​The Artifact

"Brothers Gonna Work It Out."

The No Limit tank was still rolling in April 1999, and this cover proves it was a family affair. Featuring C-Murder and Silkk The Shocker, this issue captures the Miller brothers at the height of their solo fame, stepping out from Master P’s shadow to claim their own platinum plaques.

​Why It Belongs in Your Archive

• ​The No Limit Dynasty: This issue documents the peak saturation of the No Limit sound. It’s a testament to how one family from New Orleans fundamentally changed the music industry's business model.
• ​The Producer's Bible: The feature "My Name Is Prince and I Make Beats" is a critical historical document. It chronicles the career of Prince Paul (De La Soul, Stetsasonic, Gravediggaz), giving the architect of the "Daisy Age" his flowers while he was still active.
• ​The Murder Inc. Origin Story: Flip the page and you see the "Coming Soon" ad for Ja Rule’s debut album Venni Vetti Vecci. This is the quiet before the storm—the very beginning of the Murder Inc. reign that would dominate the early 2000s.
• ​Streetwear Nostalgia: The ads are top-tier. You have the classic PNB Nation "Post No Bills" campaign and a massive red Ecko Unltd spread that defined the baggy, technical fashion of the era.
• ​The Infamous Return: A massive centerfold ad for Mobb Deep’s Murda Muzik announces the arrival of one of the grittiest albums in NY history.

​Condition Report

• ​Authenticity: Original April 1999 issue (Issue #115).
• ​Condition Grade: Fair / Vintage Reader's Copy.
  • ​Cover: The black ink on the cover shows significant "spiderweb" creasing and stress lines, which is common for dark covers from this era. There is edge wear along the spine.
  • ​Interior: Pages are intact. The Mobb Deep and Ja Rule ads are vibrant and look great.
  • ​Note: This is a copy that was read on the bus and passed around school. It has character.