Leeds Hip Hop Scene (Free subscription) | 02/07/2010
I’ve decided to throw up some old classics from the UK/US that I feel have had a notable influence on the Hip Hop Scene over the past couple of decades. I plan on doing this all through February and we’ll see how often it appears after?! Some you’ll know – some you won’t but I’m [...] Related posts: Talib Kweli – Eardrum (Review) Global Artist Profile: Scribe...
Cobwebs and /Strange (Free subscription) | 02/01/2010
Those within the hip hop community – performers, promoters and the like – don’t generally make a big deal about where the genre came from beyond name checking DJ Kool Herc or Mr. James Brown. But Herc was born in Kingston during the ’50s. So, while folks can figure anyone from Kraftwerk to Gil Scott-Heron [...]
Herohill (Free subscription) | 01/19/2010
Because my wife is away for a mini-business trip, last night meant double-Daddy duty for me, and that unfortunately deprives you of the usual, in-depth waffle I try and serve up on a daily basis. However, I didn't want to leave you hanging with nothing new for your Tuesday afternoon, so I'll out you in the know about Back To The Beat vol.II , which is a remix album done by NYC producer Nomadic Beatz...
The Offside Rules (Free subscription) | 01/17/2010
This is why supporters groups, particularly the ESC, appeal to me. There are few things in this world that are not named Ricky Gervais that are as entertaining as a group of educated, half-drunks with a penchant for The Ramones, Boogie Down Productions interpolations and references to colonial historical figures. To those behind goal, I salute you.
Slang Rap Democracy (Free subscription) | 12/16/2009
The Deputy! over at XXL chastised the loud minority (big on praise, short on album support) of Clipse advocates that didn’t cop Til the Casket Drops its first week out. It got me thinking about my longstanding theory that album sales and classic albums are not mutually exclusive. Read: Your album is so great, no [...]
PopMatters Music (Free subscription) | 12/04/2009
Hip-hop luminaries deliver a tag team album with solid results, but could have reached deeper for something more valuable. It's no surprise to longtime fans that KRS-One and Buckshot are luminaries in the field of rap. Both artists are enjoying long careers in an industry known for short stints in the public eye, creative burn out, and fickle audiences. Since the 1980s and the days of his group Boogie...
Slog (Free subscription) | 12/02/2009
Mudede family Charles will give a talk about his discovery of hip-hop as a teenager living in Zimbabwe. Building from a lost letter he wrote to a New York radio station, WBLS, he will discuss the impact that the new music (Run-DMC, MC Shan, Roxanne Shanté, Boogie Down Productions, Eric B and Rakim) had on his developing imagination and his relationship with his parents, who were so distressed...
Let's Talk Honestly (Free subscription) | 11/22/2009
In a sign that there is much good in Hip Hop legendary rapper KRS One of the group BDP ( Boogie Down Productions ) will be helping to feed thousands this Thanksgiving at the very shelter he once stayed in. Let’s hope others follow his example. Read the whole story here: http://www.letstalkhonestly.com/blacknewsblackviews.html [...]
Living for pleasure alone... (Free subscription) | 11/18/2009
Make me a pallet Originally uploaded by bltphoto Ooops I did it again. After a busy day sorting stuff out, I settled down in front of a hot internet and did some more surfing for sleeves. I think they need to be lifestyly for best results. So many soul sleeves look too funky for the swede dime bar peddlers brochure. Also too crowded or too rocking out shots don't work to my mind. I also chose albums...
Global Funk Radio: Monday Mental Meltdwon (Free subscription) | 11/17/2009
Monday Mental Meltdown Combination of album tracks and 7" versions plus some dope joints thrown in for good measure. Hope you enjoy the show... 01 Jungle Brothers - Jimbrowski (7" Version) 02 Jedi Mind Tricks - Animal Rap (Arturo Gatti Mix Clean) 03 Big Lady K - Don't Get Me Started 04 De La Soul - Fanatic Of The B Word 05 Public Enemy - I Don't Wanna Be Called Yo Niga 06 Mantronix - Hardcore...
HipHopDX.com (Free subscription) | 11/09/2009
Tha Teacha will autograph copies of his Gospel Of Hip Hop Book in NYC and New Jersey this week.
blissblog (Free subscription) | 11/08/2009
That Infernal MachineEnlightenment arrives from multiple quarters about the mysterious device Hurby Luv Bug mentioned to meIt's not "poublaison" or "publason" but this baby: The Publison Infernal Machine, made by a French outboard gear manufacturer, and for some years the connoisseur-preferred, state-of-the-art sampler/effects unit Stuart Argabright of Ike Yard/Dominatrix legend...
Rebelbass (Free subscription) | 10/22/2009
Wildstyle Show#11 by DJ Tat 1. Def Tex – Put it Back (Instrumental) 2. Salient Squelch – It’s the Joint 3. Nylon Rhythm Machine - Jupiter 4. Method Man – I’ll be There for you 5. Boogie Down Productions – My Philosophy B-Boys’ Trio 6. Jonzun Crew – Space Cowboy 7. Planet Patrol – Cheap Thrills 8. West Street Mob – I Can’t Stop 9. Hand...
Herohill (Free subscription) | 10/19/2009
I hinted at this last week, in my original post for Peanut Butter Wolf's 45 Live box set of hip hop vinyl singles, but the track list for his collection provided too irresistible. So, that's what you're going to get, more songs featured in the set, but first things first, if you haven't heard about 45 Live, go and to check it out . I said pretty much all I needed to say about the awesomeness of this...
PopMatters Music (Free subscription) | 10/12/2009
K'naan's The Messengers series is a trilogy of episodes designed to highlight the genius of Nigeria's Fela Kuti, Jamaica's Bob Marley, and the United State's Bob Dylan. The age of the ignorant rapper is done Knowledge Reigns Supreme Over Nearly Everyone The stereotype must be lost That love and peace and knowledge is soft -- Boogie Down Productions (KRS-One), "Why Is That?" It's well-documented...
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balamscss | 10/03/2009
A report Friday says Mr. Magic of the former Rap Attack radio show, John Rivas, is dead. Rivas from 1983 to 1989 brought hip hop to the air with the popular WBLS-FM’s Rap Attack radio show.
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