The Roots album, “Rising Down,” is set to release April 29th. Video directed by Rik Cordero. Plus a dope freestyle with The Roots and Tribe after jump. (more…) Sphere: Related Content
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My main beef with Hip-Hop is its exclusivist nature (we get it…your shit is the real shit…no one cares). So I am always happy to share a rapper that exposes himself to different influences. Atmosphere has always been hit or miss for me, but this performance is worth checking out...
Oliver Wang runs a stellar site called soul sides and he recently had an interview with Jeff Mao, one of the co-founders of the late Ego Trip Magazine. Its a great read; Mao gives some insight into one of the most interesting and important magazines in Hip-Hop (we’ll just forget about..
White Denim has been getting some serious ass pats from the blogosphere over the last few months, and I’m happy to join in on the lovefest. Their last two eps have been ball crushing psych rock filled with yelps and jumps and noise. I had heard only good things about..
Four twenty is here again, breath easy my friends. On this holiest of holy days, we pay respect to the fine gentleman who spread the gospel of the buddha day in and day out. Nas-Lifes a bitch and then ya die/thats why we get high/cause you never know when..
Def Jux continues to be one of my favorite labels because they are always signing new and interesting acts with an emphasis on originality. Chin Chin is no exception. If you’re waiting for the rhymes to drop on “Appetite” you’ll be waiting a while because Chin is the first non..
Its been a good day. The sun is shining, its warm-ish outside and my Amanaz record came in the mail. I got a tip a while back from gorillavsbear on the reissuing of Amanaz’s 1973 LP Africa. I knew I had to get on that when I heard Khala my..
Sharon Jones and the Dap Kings comin straight out of the glory days of soul. Video for “Sirens” off Dizzee’s recent album Maths + English. One of my favorite videos in a long time, disturbing imagery. Sphere: Related Content
Hah this is ridiculous. Weezy, I dont care what that guy with the weird shaped head told you dont smoke crack then play guitar, thats a bad idea. (copped via 92503) Sphere: Related Content
The Star Telegram reported today on Alicia Keys interview with Blender where she reflected on the Rap game and her thuggish jewelery. Apparently, Keys believes “gangsta rap is a ploy to get black people to kill each other,” and the Biggie and Tupac feud was constructued by the government and..
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One thing I would love for you to explain is who is Herb, that Nas mentioned that Jay-Z hung around, if
what happened to megh????????????