Thursday, June 30, 2011
Apollo Brown: Tao Te Ching [Video]
Directed by Emrys Roberts, the animated visual accompanies Tao Te Ching, featured on Apollo Brown's instrumental album, Clouds.
AF The Naysayer & Luke St. John: The A.M. [Video]
Baton Rouge artists AF The Naysayer (@afthenaysayer
) and Luke St. John (@lukesaintjohn) hit us with a dope visual for their single The A.M., which will be featured on AF's upcoming album, An Agglomeration of Thoughts.
GoWhereHipHop Interviews Malice [Video]
Tina P talks with Malice about his endeavor as an author and what we can expect next from the Clipse.
Bootleg Kev Interviews Wiz Khalifa [Video]
Wiz gets candid with Bootleg Kev while in Vegas, revealing that his favorite Rolling Papers track is Rooftops (good call), his recent BET Awards win, and what it feels like to become an icon.
Curren$y f. Trademark & Young Roddy: Still [Video]
Still is the second Weekend At Burnie's track to get the visual treatment in less than a week. #grinderstatus
Coffee Talk: Talib Kweli & Maseo [Video]
From HHCOBOOK:
Talib Kweli & De La Soul's Maseo discuss Hip-Hop: A Cultural Odyssey - the colossal 420 page coffee table book exploring four decades of hip-hop culture from its roots & humble beginnings through to its present day global impact. 70 original essays. 337 poster size photos. 154 interviews with your favorite MCs, DJs, Graffiti Artists, B-Boys, Producers & more. With an introduction by Afrika Bambaataa. Available Now at www.hiphopculturebook.com
FADERTV Interviews DJ Quik [Video]
NOTE: We posted this a few days ago, and the video was suspiciously removed. Now it has resurfaced and we have reposted. Enjoy (while it lasts).
FADERTV sits down with DJ Quik to talk about how he captured the classic 90s sound in an age of overly-electronic production, his plans for the artists recently signed to his label, and what he expects for the future.
Wednesday, June 29, 2011
LBTV: Jazz Mafia @ Stern Grove 2011 [Video]
Lyrics Born, Chali2Na, Joyo Velarde, and Martin Luther accompanied the Jazz Mafia when they took to the stage to perform Emperor Norton's Orchestra LIVE for the very first time.
Al Lindstrom Interviews Sway [Video]
First off, we think it was a very smart move to enlist Sway to fill the SHADE45 vacancy. With that being said, Sway sits down with Al Lindstrom to talk about longevity, the future of satellite radio, and how that future is returning hip-hop to its roots.
DJ Jamad: Good & Plenty [Mixtape]
DJ Jamad has compiled one of the best selection of B-side tracks that we have come across in a while. Plus it comes with that sweet cover art.
DOWNLOAD Good & Plenty
Ski Beatz: 24 Hour Karate School Japan (Episode 1) [Video]
Ski lets viewers into the backroom of 24 Hour Karate School Japan, episode one illustrating the making of Silence, featuring Curren$y, Wiz Khalifa, and McKenzie Eddy
Gilbere Forte & Sean Rose: SMMERTME + SUNSHNE + NGHTFALL (Documentary) [Video]
Gilbere Forte and Sean Rose take viewers behind the scenes look at the process behind their joint EP, SMMERTME + SUNSHNE + NGHTFALL.
Tuesday, June 28, 2011
The Source Interviews Wiz Khalifa [Video]
Wiz speaks candidly with The Source, describing why he feels that Rolling Papers still has not seen its full potential in terms of reach, indicating that there are many who have yet to hear the album.
Ruby Hornet Interviews Raekwon [Video]
Dvious MindZ: Painkillers For A Broken Heart (Series) [Mixtape]
As Toronto native DviousMindZ puts it, the third installment of the Painkillers series is dedicated "to all of the cute girls I follow on Twitter." For those who missed the two prior editions, be sure to scoop both below:
DOWNLOAD Painkillers For A Broken Heart
DOWNLOAD Painkillers For A Broken Heart 2: Extra Strength
DOWNLOAD Painkillers For A Broken Heart 3: newLOVE
King Boom: Discography [Mixtape]
Little Rock beatsmith King Boom constructs slow-building, curious sounds that entice the listener to hang on for fear that he/she may miss the impending breakdown. It is easy to delve deep into the tracks without getting bored or having the urge to hit skip. He has recently compiled a number of singles into one project, appropriately entitled Singles, and has also let loose of his teo preceding projects, Beatz Iz Art (Prelude) and Beatz Iz Art.
DOWNLOAD Beatz Iz Art (Prelude)
DOWNLOAD Beatz Iz Art
DOWNLOAD Singles
Monday, June 27, 2011
Eminem: Space Bound [Video]
Produced by Jim Jonsin, directed by Joseph Khan, and featured on Recovery.
Analog Division: A N L G | D I V [Album]
Analog Division has captured a sound similar to that of The Weeknd, but with equipment far less superior. The cover art is along the same lines as the many unofficial visuals from House of Balloons, albeit a level up in 3D hues.
DOWNLOAD A N L G | D I V
3 Little Digs: Rapsody [Video]
Rapsody digs deep into her love of fruit snacks and her brand of hip hop, particularly her latest project, Thank H.E.R. Now.
CFUNK Facelift!
We restored out #factorysettings and remodeled our main site. Please be sure to visit clusterfunkcollective.com (new designs coming soon!)
Saturday, June 25, 2011
Rapsody: Thank H.E.R. Now [Album]
Rapsody, in conjuntion with DJ Booth, premieres her sophomore album, Thank H.E.R. Now, featuring production from 9th Wonder and Nottz, among others. The project also makes room for several guest appearances, including newcomers Mac Miller and Big K.R.I.T., and several veterans, including Raekwon, Murs, Jean Grae (perfect pairing), and Phonte to name a few.
DOWNLOAD Thank H.E.R. Now
Redefinition Records: Product Placement (Issue 1) [Video]
Miscellaneous snippets and demos from upcoming / potential Redefinition Records releases.
Includes snippets of Y Society tracks, Damu's Spur Momento & Collisions instrumental albums, and other random tracks.
Dom Kennedy: From The Westside, With Love 2 [Cover Art]
Dom's latest drops June 28th.
SIDENOTE: The concept for that moon reminds us of something we've seen before.
Jean Grae: Cookies Or Comas [Mixtape]
Jean Grae, along with almost all of her Blacksmith cohorts, come together for Cookies Or Comas, the mixtape prelude to her upcoming album Cake Or Death. Hosted by DJ Drama as part of a special Gangsta Grillz edition, the project pits Grae over production from Ski Beatz and a number of others, and features the standout single R.I.P.
DOWNLOAD Cookies Or Comas
The Cud Life Tour [Video]
We can't wait to see what comes next from Cudder. Part one above, parts two through eight below:
Friday, June 24, 2011
Flowback Fridays: Lovely Day [Video]
Bill Withers: Lovely Day
TWDY f. Too $hort & E-40: Player's Holiday
Talib Kweli @ The Colbert Report [Video]
Kudos to Colbert for expanding the stage to include more activist hip-hop acts so that the world can gain a better grasp on the fact that not every artist is a Waka, Tyler, or Souljah. #justsayin
Rick Ross f. Lil Wayne: 9 Piece [Video]
Rozay should stick with the chicks. That's a way better sound than these same-sounding sh!ts he and Weezy keep riding. #justsayin
Estelle f. Rick Ross: Break My Heart [Video]
DOPE TRACK. Damn, you have to admit that Rozay has quite a keen eye for the best female artists...
Creative Control: Jet Life Tour 2011 [Video]
Following the visuals from each city on the tour, Creative Control sheds light on their own taste of the jet life in NYC.
Curren$y: She Don't Want A Man [Video]
If you downloaded the leak then you, sir or madam, are no lifer. We will be at Rasputin Records next Tuesday to scoop the hard copy of Spitta's latest classic Weekend At Burnie's
Drums & Ammo: Drums & Ammo (Volume 1): Extra Clip [Album]
Following the success of Drums & Ammo (Volume 1), the Cali collective has crafted the perfect accompaniment, aptly entitled Extra Clip.
DOWNLOAD Drums & Ammo (Volume 1): Extra Clip
Thursday, June 23, 2011
Van Gogh Self-Portrait Really His Brother [Art]
From Yahoo News:
Art researchers at Amsterdam's Van Gogh Museum said Tuesday they have "discovered" a work by Dutch painter Vincent Van Gogh -- long thought to have been a self-portrait -- was in fact a picture of his younger brother Theo.
"According to current opinion, Vincent van Gogh never painted his brother Theo, on whom he was dependent," the Van Gogh Museum said in a statement.
But senior researcher Louis van Tilborgh now believed the 1887 painting of a man wearing a light-coloured hat and a dark blue jacket was in fact Van Gogh's brother Theo, Vincent's junior by five years.
"The conclusion is based on a number of obvious differences between the two brothers," said the museum, pointing out dissimilar features including the neatness of the subject's beard and his round-shaped ear, "something Vincent did not have."
"The form and colour of Theo's beard, more ochre than red, is also an indication" as well as the man's "eye-colour and the style in which he was dressed supports the new insight," the museum said.
"The portrait matches pictures of Theo," Van Tilborgh told the Dutch news agency ANP.
Theo van Gogh died six months after his older brother shot himself in a wheatfield at the age of 37 in Auvers, France, in July 1890.
The new investigation's results are published in a 600-page catalogue, put together by Van Tilborgh and three other researchers at the museum, which houses the largest collection of Van Gogh's paintings and letters.
Dumbfoundead: Selfish [Video]
The raw energy of his flow, talent for storytelling, and stripped-down visual appeal of his videos is helping Dumbfoundead create his own lane in the game.
Sade @ Nassau Colliseum [Video]
Sade continues her Soldier Of Love Tour, performing Moon & Stars (sans Hov).
Fuse Interviews Alvin Blanco [Video]
The author of The Wu-Tang Clan and RZA: A Trip Through Hip Hop’s 36 Chambers explains the reason why he wrote the book and the impact of Wu (even now). A must-read for any hip-hop head.
Al Lindstrom present Violating The Game (Part 2) [Video]
From Al Lindstrom:
In part 2, we talk about his first meeting with 50 Cent, comparing Souljah Boy to Will Smith and Diggy to LL Cool J, and him helping Drake land his Sprite deal. We also put the Chris Lighty x Def Jam rumors to bed.
Portishead: ATP Mix [mp3]
Portishead has been tapped to curate the I'll Be Your Mirror event, which will be held in London in July and will also feature DOOM, PJ Harvey, and more.
DOWNLOAD ATP Mix
Cocaine 80s: The Pursuit [EP]
This 7-track EP, produced entirely by No I.D., features vocals from several artists, including Makeba (a personal favorite), and simply sounds like Tahoe in Summer (so you know it's coming along for the upcoming trip).
DOWNLOAD The Pursuit EP
FADERTV Interviews DJ Quik [Video]
Wednesday, June 22, 2011
Mr. Green: Live From The Bedroom [Video]
KarmaloopTV Interviews Malice [Video]
Malice talks to KTV about what can be expected from his upcoming book, Wretched, Pitiful, Poor, Blind and Naked, how Malice as author came to be, and the events that led up the decision to try something other than rhyming.
UrbanWorldUK Interviews Ski Beatz [Video]
Ski speaks on his over 20 year relationship with Dame Dash, the DD172 movement, his process in the studio (including electronic equipment and live instrumentation), working with new producers and new artists (such as the Apple Juice Kid and Tabi Bonney), and of course 24 Hour Karate School UK.
iHopHop Interviews Theophilus London [Video]
Theophilus sits down with iHipHop to explain the aspects of his artistry that frighten the elders in the game and, on the flip side, what scares him.
Bill O'Reilly Interviews Lupe Fiasco [Video]
We cannot deny being absolute livid with Lupe a the present time, and not just for his Obama rant. However, we have to applaud him for having the cohones to engage in verbal fisticuffs with the face of Fox News. His comments regarding the lack of education required to understand politics (just look at how many politicians have no diploma, much less a degree) are noteworthy.
Radiohead: Staircase [Video]
We have to admit being perplexed by this Radiohead album. We read somewhere a few months prior to the release of King Of Limbs that the album would be more influenced by hip-hop than past endeavors, the author indicating that Thom Yorke had formed a newfound obsession with the genre and was experimenting with new sounds. However, upon purchasing, we quickly realized that was not the case, and although not a bad album by any means, it is absolutely not what we expected.
Nonetheless, the group has premiered a new track, Staircase, as part of their Live From The Basement feature on BBC.
Tim Westwood Interviews Fabolous [Video]
Loso gets his gossip on with Tim Westwood, denying Amber Rose rumors and confirming that there will be a Loso's Way 2.
Tuesday, June 21, 2011
Trae Tha Truth f. Wiz Khalifa: Gettin' Paid [Video]
DOPE TRACK.
SIDENOTE: What's up with the next installment of The Adventures Of Trae Tha Truth? We hope the next features the Taylor Gang chief.
Cyclones Magazine Interviews Wiz Khalifa [Video]
From Cyclones Magazine:
During his visit to France, rapper Wiz Khalifa met up with "Cyclones Magazine" who took the opportunity to ask him some questions on his latest album and his numerous mixtapes.
KarmaloopTV Interviews DJ Quik [Video]
Big K.R.I.T. @ Mercy Lounge [Video]
K.R.I.T. lights up the stage in Nashville, performing to an especially eager crowd ready for him to tell 'em 'bout this country shit.
MTV Interviews Mannie Fresh [Video]
Mannie details the process of determining which Mystikal tracks are album worthy and which should be mastered for his upcoming Fish Grease mixtape.
Friday, June 17, 2011
Flowback Fridays: The Morning [Video]
Nas & Raekwon @ Sentrum Scene [Video]
Wiz Khalifa Reunites State Property [Video]
Rap-Up Interviews Game [Video]
Cool Kids: Part 2, Working With Green Label Sound [Video]
Part 2 shows the Kids working with Green Label Sound, along the way detailing the vision behind When Fish Ride Bicycles, and also giving hints as to the type of sound listeners can expect from the upcoming album.
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Lauryn Hill: Doo-Wop (LIVE) [Video]
The Kid Daytona, Tony Williams & 6th Sense: The Making of Camelot [Video]
Xclusive Writes held an Xclusive Mix session at Night Owl Studios in NYC with producer 6th Sense and artist The Kid Daytona.
Xclusive Mix is an interactive studio session where fans and supporters get the opportunity to witness the creation of a new song in real time.
In this video, watch how The Kid Daytona and 6th Sense break down the meaning behind the song, all while creating it before an intimate group's eyes.
As a surprise guest, the session was blessed with the extraordinary vocals of Tony Williams.
Danielle Turano on violin, eZra Brown on sax, Iakov Kremenskiy on guitar.
Event hosted by Kevin "Bacardi Dark" Hunte of Xclusive Writes
Video shot and edited by Brian Petchers.
Take a look... the making of camelot....
Song coming soon.
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Pacewon & Mr. Green: Ever Since [Video]
Pacewon puts it down wherever he lays his lyrics. Whether solo or working with Mr. Green, Morcheeba, or any other artists he has collaborated with, dude does his thing (and does it better than most).
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Tim Westwood Interviews Wu-Tang Clan [Video]
Tim Westwood gets a feel for the backstage life with Meth, Ghost, and U-God at The Forum in London.
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Reflections: KAWS [Video]
KAWS details how he was introduced to graffiti, his progression into sculpture, and the approach that he uses when creating.
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On The Road With Gilbere Forte [Video]
Footage of Gilbere Forte at Bamboozle Fest 2011, and also clips from a few other live events, including shows with Mac Miller and Big Sean.
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Tim Westwood Interviews Yelawolf [Video]
On the London stop of his European tour, Yelawolf takes time out to talk with Tim Westwood about his moniker, opening for Wu, and his tattoos.
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Thursday, June 16, 2011
Yelawolf @ La Maroquinerie [Video]
Yelawolf performs Trunk Muzik LIVE in Paris.
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Al Lindstrom presents Violating The Game (Part 1) [Video]
From Al Lindstrom:
In part 1 of our interview, we discuss his beginnings with The Jungle Brothers, and making the transition to Rush Management. He tells us about working with Lyor and Russell, and even gives you up and comers some tips. Finally, we talk about the end of Rush Management, and having to pick through the artist roster to create Violator.
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Soul Khan f. Akie Bermiss: Speeding Bullets [Video]
Speeding Bullets is available on iTunes.
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Ice Cube: Today It Was A Good Day (LIVE) [Video]
Ice Cube performs LIVE on Jimmy Kimmel.
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Fiend f. Smoke DZA & Big Sant: Type Of Cat [Video]
The first official visual from Life Behind Limo Glass has arrived, featuring Smoke DZA and Big Sant.
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Tim Westwood Interviews Ghostface Killah [Video]
Tim Westwood rides with Ghostface to his London show, discussing his R&B album, his professional workout plan, and his work with Raekwon along the way. Part one above, part deux below.
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Freddie Joachim: Hostile Gospel (Remix) [mp3]
Freddie Joachim flips Kweli's Gospel into something a little less Hostile.
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Creative Control presents Living Room Sessions (Episode 1): DJ Don Cuco & Sarah White [Video]
The only thing that would fill us with more pride than posting this would be if it was out own. We have been HUGE fans of Sarah White since the Traditional Methods days, following her during her stint with Black Blondie, and watching her growth as a solo artist. We had a wonderful opportunity to talk with her for a bit at First Avenue before she headed out to chase her dreams in Brookyn and we did the same in San Francisco. We are thrilled to see her working with the limitless minds at Creative Control and cannot wait to hear her next project.
Sarah, if you're reading this, the offer for a visit stands. Congratulations, lady, to you and the family.
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Wednesday, June 15, 2011
Hail Mary Mallon LIVE @ The Independent SF [Video]
Aesop Rock, Rob Sonic, and DJ Big Wiz perform Meter Feeder LIVE on their stop in Frisco.
Filmed by Clusterfunk Collective™
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Big Sean: I Do It [Video]
The first official visual has surfaced for Big Sean's upcoming debut, Finally Famous, out June 28th.
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Dee-1: Show & Prove (Freestyle) [Video]
To commemorate his XXL Show & Prove feature, Dee-1 drops bars.
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Jay-Z: Rap Is Poetry [Video]
Jay-Z speaks on his best selling book, Decoded. He also sheds light on the fact that rap/hip hop should be looked at as poetry, and claims that certain hip hop artists can and should be respected as poets.
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The Source Interviews Swizz Beatz [Video]
Swizzy details the process that went into making Dear Anne, and the genius of the response to one of the greatest rap tracks of all time.
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Alicia Keys LIVE @ Royal Albert Hall (London) [Video]
Damn, it's been 10 years since Songs In A Minor debuted? Time flies in these fly times...
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Tuesday, June 14, 2011
SoulCultureTV Interviews Method Man [Video]
We touched briefly on this clip on Twitter yesterday, and now you can view it in its entirety. We can't believe it took this long to address.
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Talib Kweli: Mr. International [Video]
Man, live video is apparently the thing to do right now. Kweli, next in a line of artists who have set concert/tour visuals to albums tracks and labeled them official, applies the method to Mr. International, from Gutter Rainbows.
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Styles P: Where The Angels Sleep [Video]
Featured on War Music, out July 2011.
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Killer Mike: Burn [Video]
A Chuck D-produced Killer Mike and David Banner joint album just might change the political landscape for the better. Add Dee-1, Bun B, Ab, and Big K.R.I.T. to the mix and the end product would be too much for some to handle.
SIDENOTE: You Heard It Here.
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Monday, June 13, 2011
Money Making Jam Boys: Tear It Down [Video]
Virtually nothing beats black and white footage. The Prestige: Jam Boy Magic is out now.
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Bonnaroo 2011 [Video]
Just like Coachella and SXSW, Bonnaroo is quickly becoming more of a hip-hop than rock festival. Then again, y'all were warned over 30 years ago that this would happen. #dope #justsayin
Jay Electronica: Gobstopper
Lil Wayne: Bill Gates
Nas: Nas Is Like
Bad Meets Evil: Fast Lane
Big Boi: So Fresh, So Clean
The Black Keys: Tighten Up
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Rocky Rivera: Pop Killer [Mixtape]
The bad bitch of Beatrock is back with her latest project, Pop Killer, featuring Slick Talk (with Bambu).
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Memory Tapes: Yes I Know [Video]
Memory Tapes' full-length Player Piano will be available July 5th.
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Ski Beatz f. Locksmith: Metabolic [Video]
From 24 Hour Karate School UK, coming soon.
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JIN: Shoot For The Moon [Video]
We first spotted JIN shortly after he dropped the infamous Learn Chinese, a hilarious spin on the tolls of an Asian rapper. It was obvious he had serious skill, but homie fell by the wasteside along with everyone else associated with Ruff Ryders at that time. Yet he kept building. Although he has not necessarily garnered the mainstream success that he was once projected to, he appears more comfortable rolling out solid (and consistent) JIN joints to a smaller, but loyal, fanbase. Shoot For The Moon (available on iTunes), is evidence of that.
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Saturday, June 11, 2011
Nesby Phips f. Trademark Da Skydiver: Chemtrails [Video]
Word to EDUB. Dude hipped us to the trails the second we hit California soil.
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Deaupe & GTAF Interviews Wiz Khalifa [Video]
Wiz kicks it with Deaupe (great name) and GTAF, smoking and speaking on his funniest high school moment, how he likens his album to a blend of strains all rolled into one, and the Rolling Papers tracks with which he connects most.
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Lil Wayne: Money On My Mind (Unplugged) [Video]
We woke up this morning and saw a promo clip for the premier of Weezy Unplugged this Sunday and wondered what jackwagons still have not seen it all online. #justsayin
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Dom Kennedy: Grind'n [Video]
Dom decides to give listeners a sneak peek into From The Westside With Love 2 by setting visuals to the sound of the Cardo-produced track. Directed by The Infamous Green Streets (but with the fresh Hype Williams-inspired split screen).
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Laws: The Making Of Yesterday's Future [Video]
What Laws has created with his recreation of Paul mcCartney's solo tracks is simply amazing. More important, we see this this is only the beginning. A few projects down the line he may be on a Dangermouse tip, but in a fashion that only he can sport.
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Terri Walker: Terri In Wonderland [Cover Art]
The sweet and soulful songstress whose sound has embellished songs like Up Here (with Trademark Da Skydiver) and provided inspiration for several of our pieces, most notably our recent line of ads, is gearing up to drop her Terri In Wonderland mixtape to prepare listeners for her debut full-length, Walk With Me.
The Hip Hop Chronicle UK Interviews Yelawolf [Video]
Sumit (THHC) sits down with Yelawolf to find out more about his upcoming Shady Records debut, Radioactive, his tattoo inspired by the label, and why he chose such a rapid rhyme style.
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The Hip Hop Chronicle UK Interviews Method Man [Video]
The Ticallion Stallion takes a minute to talk about his forthcoming album, Crystal Meth.
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Supa Creative: Understand [Video]
Mikey (of YMK Productions) and JambalayaTV turned us onto Supa Creative and with good reason. The artist is making a major name for himself locally, elevating the best elements of albums such as The Cool and Pilot Talk, and then blending them all into a cohesive creation that takes the listener to a higher plane.
Be sure to scoop his latest project, the S Files Tapes.
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Jeremy Fish x Snoop Dogg [Video]
To announce his upcoming Listen and Learn installation at Joshua Liner Gallery, Jeremy Fish has put together a short video to explain the idea behind the work.
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Friday, June 10, 2011
Flowback Fridays: It Ain't Hard To Tell [Video]
It damn sure isn't hard to tell an instant classic when you see (or in this case hear) one. Both of these artists obviously rank high on many fans top 10 list, but when you put them both on the same platform, it actually is hard to tell who did it better. You decide. Hit us up in the comments to let us know what you think.
Nas: It Ain't Hard To Tell
eLZhi: It Ain't Hard To Tell
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Cookbook & DJ Revolution: Original Recipes [Mixtape]
From ASB Records:
CookBook, who is one of the founding members of the legendary independent hip-hop group L.A. Symphony, will be releasing his latest solo album, Original Recipes, July 12th on ASB Records. In anticipation of Original Recipes he’s teamed up with DJ Revolution of The World Famous Wake Up Show to create the Original Recipes Mixtape, which is AVAILABLE TODAY (May 10th). The mixtape features a collection of some of CookBook’s best work to date mixed, chopped, cut, and blended by one of hip-hop’s most talented turntablists.
“CookBook’s music is needed in this time,” Revolution explains, “it’s a breath of fresh air in hip-hop. He can do all the hard, tough guy raps, but chooses to make the music fun for the listener and relatable at the same time.”
Fans of CookBook’s music know that no topic is ever off the table. He explores a broad range of emotions, touching on everything from relationships, to success, to vision, to enduring the ups and downs of the industry, and he does so with an energy that is unmatched in today’s music scene.
California hip-hop heads have loved what CookBook’s served up to them for the past decade-plus. Now it’s time for everyone to get a taste of his Original Recipes.
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Fabolous: Y'all Don't Hear Me Tho [Video]
Featured on The Soul Tape.
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DJ Babu: The Turntablist [Video]
DJ Babu shares his thoughts on the term "turntablism", more specifically his distaste at being referred to as a "turntablist."
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Wiz Khalifa @ Interview [Video]
Footage of the Taylor Gang chief's Interview Magazine photo shoot.
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HardKnockTV Interviews Kendrick Lamar [Video]
Kendrick Lamar gives HardKnockTV his reasoning for going with his government instead of a moniker and Pac's influence on that decision.
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Rocky Rivera: Slick Talk [Video]
What we wouldn't give for a Rocky and Jean Grae track...
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Alicia Keys: Songs In A Minor (Trailer) [Video]
Remember the Fallin' video? If not, refresh your memory. Songs In A Minor is up there with My Life and The Miseducation. Now we get to catch a glimpse of the process that went into making the classic. If you don't agree, just pay attention to the list of hits spoken at the beginning of the clip.
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Curren$y: 16 Bars [Video]
Shout out to HipHopDX, we love the raw simplicity of this clip.
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DJ E-V: 8 Fest Promo [Video]
In an effort to highlight 8 Fest 2011, and also to help promote the accompanying 8 Fest: The Mixtape (produced by DJ E-V), CreMedia has put together a brief video of DJ E-V and Machine Gun Kelly. Thanks to @S1R_LOIN for the look.
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Hail Mary Mallon: Meter Feeder [Video]
The sickest Hail Mary Mallon visuals are just now surfacing, this time featuring their third single, Meter Feeder.
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Thursday, June 9, 2011
Winners Circle Interviews Big Sean [Video]
Lex Effects and Spocka Summa of Winners Circle sit down with Big Sean to talk crowd surfing, skydiving, and tour supplies.
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Lee Quinones: Originators '11 (Part 2) [Video]
Although he has produced many inspiring installations, his latest Originators '11 (Part 2) has definitely caught our attention. Paying tribute to greats, specifically Rammellzee, Quinones highlights just how much these individuals contributed to our culture and to art in general.
OutDaBoxTV Interviews 9th Wonder [Video]
9th talks shop with Out Da Box TV, explaining why he makes music regardless of pay, the element of music that draws the most of his attention (soul), and the porgram of study that he is teaching at Duke University.
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Yelawolf @ XOYO [Video]
Footage of Yela's very first London performance.
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The Beatnuts & Tha Alkaholiks Announce Joint EP
Although the title (Liknuts) is unappealing (this house is run by femme fatales), it's undeniably funny. Not to mention, both groups are long-term dope and we've been long-term fans.
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Good Fella Radio Interviews Killer Mike
Killer Mike talks kids, the artists who influenced him, and where his career is headed next.
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Mr. Peter Parker Interviews Mac Miller [Video]
Mr. Peter Parker chops it up with Mac Miller at Soundset 2011 shortly after his performance.
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Big K.R.I.T.: The Vent (Trailer) [Video]
It was compelling enough when K.R.I.T. decided to perform this track LIVE, but now he's going to give it the visual treatment? This man's soul knows no artistic bounds.
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Bad Meets Evil: Fast Lane [Video]
Hell: The Sequel, out June 14th.
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Raekwon: Snake Pond [Video]
You know the ol' adage. When the grass is cut, the snakes will show...
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Wednesday, June 8, 2011
Craola: Escape With Me [Video]
As a prelude to his upcoming exhibition Escape With Me, Craola allowed Juxtapoz into his studio for a glimpse of what can be expected from the installation.
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Lil Wayne f. Cory Gunz: 6'7" (Unplugged) [Video]
Although Weezy has been low on out list of replays lately, his talent is still undeniable, and we are no less excited to see him score an Unplugged gig than we were when Hov got the nod.
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Billboard Interviews Wiz Khalifa [Video]
Wiz tells Billboard how much fun he is having touring and performing at larger festivals, such as Coachella, and his ultra-excitement over upcoming events, Bonnaroo in particular.
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Pharoahe Monch f. Styles P & Phonte: Black Hand Side [Video]
Monch enlists The Ghost and Phonte for his latest video from W.A.R., directed by Terence Nance.
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Laws: Yesterday's Future: A Dedication To Paul McCartney [Mixtape]
Laws teams up with Mick Boogie and Don Cannon for his redux of Paul McCartney classics.
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Jean Grae Reviews X-Men: First Class [Video]
Who better to review the new X-Men film than Jean Grae? Word to GFUNK.
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El-P f. Nocando: Time Won't Tell (Remix) [Video]
The last El-P video that we featured is still one of the highest rated posts on this site. Even now, almost a year after the fact, at least one individual still finds his/her way there daily. And why not? Have you heard Weareallgoingtoburninhellmegamixxx3 front to back? Call it genius, but that's undoubtedly an understatement. At points political (but never passive) the mixx makes the listener think without thinking. The sounds permeate the subconscious and siphon out sanity, leaving in its place a maniacal mix to mangle the mind.
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Who Is Clutchy Hopkins? (Documentary) [Video]
If you ain't knowin' then you ain't blowin'. Word to EDUB.
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14KT: 14KillaTape [Mixtape]
Straight up…this is that raw ish. Slaps. Face Twisters. Hard beats. All these joints were made in a span of 08’-11’. It all started when I first got into the Red Bull Beat Battle in Detroit end of 08’. I was never known as a beat battle type producer and believe it or not, I actually don’t like battling with beats. However, that was my first time ever battling with beats. Knowing I was battling, I definitely found myself in a different frame of mind when I sat down to make joints in the lab. While in the lab, my motivation was making beats that I would have HATED if my opponent played them against me. I took a collection of beats where I had that mind state and mixed them with other beats I made during that time period. I’m setting this Killer Tape off with the first joint I ever made in a beat battle mind state and the rest is history. I got a new nickname under my belt now, 14KillaTape… haha.
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