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Jay-Z leads “Heart of the City” tour
Remember Kanye West’s “Big Brother,” where he recounted how he and “big brother” Jay-Z always try to top each other? Well, before Kanye kicks off his “Glow in the Dark” marathon in May, Jay-Z will launch his “Heart of the … Continue reading
Braille gets help, tours for “The IV Edition”
Portland, Ore. rapper/entrepreneur Braille has assembled an amazing team of guests for his third album, The IV Edition. Set to drop April 15 on Syntax Records (with distributon from Koch Entertainment), The IV Edition features spots from former Procussion J. … Continue reading
Subtle offers “ExitingARM”
Bay Area mindbenders Subtle have prepared a new album for imminent release. ExitingARM, the third full-length release from the sextet, drops May 13 on Lex/EMI. Subtle has maintained an uncategorizable, wildly artistic identity since Dose One and Jel from Anticon … Continue reading
N.E.R.D. mounts promo tour for “N.R.3.D.”
You already know that skateboard icons and coke-rap enablers N.E.R.D. will open for Kanye West on his upcoming “Glow in the Dark” tour. Before that arena outing gets underway, though, Pharrell, Chad, and Shay will embark on a month-long tour … Continue reading
Prince Paul orchestrates “Baby Loves Hip-Hop”
Following in the footsteps of Andre 3000, who unleashed the underpromoted Class of 3000 last year, legendary conceptualist Prince Paul has assembled a demented new creation just for the kids: the Dino-5. The cuddly supergroup — MC T-Rex (Chali 2na), … Continue reading
C.R.A.C. holds “The Piece Talks”
L.A. rapper Blu, co-author (along with producer Exile) of last year’s critically-acclaimed Below the Heavens, and J-Dilla associate Ta’Raach have formed a new group called C.R.A.C. The duo’s debut, The Piece Talks, drops April 22 on Tres Records. “C.R.A.C. is … Continue reading
Atmosphere previews “Lemons” with U.S. tour
Atmosphere, the dynamic tandem of rapper Slug and producer Ant, will celebrate the release of their highly-anticipated album, When Life Gives You Lemons, You Paint That Shit Gold with a relatively brief U.S. tour. As one of the great hip-hop … Continue reading
Brand Nubian meets Connie Price and the Keystones
Next week, Brand Nubian will play four concerts with Connie Price & the Keystones for Scion’s monthly Live Metro showcase. Originally from New Jersey, Grand Puba, Sadat X and Lord Jamar originally promoted a strong Five Percenter philiosophy on hits … Continue reading
Abstract Rude signs with Rhymesayers, preps “Dear Abbey”
Abstract Rude, the woolly-haired MC who opened for DJ Vadim last year and is opening Brother Ali’s “Truth Is Here” tour next month, has signed a deal with Rhymesayers. He has completed a new album, Dear Abbey, set for release … Continue reading
Bisc1 heads “Traveling Circuits” tour
New York MC and graphic designer Bisc1 is touring in anticipation of his upcoming album When Electric Night Falls, which drops March 11 on Embedded Records. It’s not just a solo adventure, however, but a touring package featuring several NYC … Continue reading