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Monthly Archives: April 2009
J Dilla’s “Jay Stay Paid”
A new J Dilla album, Jay Stay Paid, is set for release on June 2 via Nature Sounds. Unlike the many authorized and unauthorized Dilla releases that have appeared since his tragic 2007 death, this one is executive produced by … Continue reading
Zumbi: “Let us make art”
This has been a tumultuous year for Zion I. In January, just as the group’s beloved Oakland was reeling from the murder of Oscar Grant by a BART police officer, which resulted in several protests and a highly publicized riot, … Continue reading
Zumbi: “I Don’t Want To See A Bunch Of Lovelle Mixons in Oakland”
“Damn, this is getting crazy for Oakland,” says Zumbi minutes before his group Zion I performs a soundcheck at Berbati’s Pan in Portland, Oregon. Like so many Yay Area residents, the veteran hip hop artist is concerned about the terrifying … Continue reading
The Wrap Up: MySpace malaise
Peace to the gods and the earths: Drake’s rise from Degrassi High star to Lil Wayne protege (nymag.com) Chris DeWolfe out at MySpace, Tom Anderson’s fate unclear (wired.com) Judge denies injunction for QD III’s Lil Wayne doc The Carter (allhiphop.com) … Continue reading
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Serengeti & Polyphonic’s “Terradactyl”
Chicago rapper Serengeti & producer Polyphonic have signed a deal with Anticon for its new album, Terradactyl. It comes out on June 23. Here’s a description of Terradactyl from the ever-handy press release: Serengeti and Polyphonic’s Terradactyl is an album … Continue reading
Quantic visits the real Colombia
While fantasy rapper Rick Ross swaddles around the Medellin in some kind of farcical homage to the cocaine cartels that have devastated Colombia, British producer Quantic moved there in 2007 for much more positive reasons — a genuine fascination with … Continue reading
DJ Muggs presents Soul Assassins’ “Intermission”
On June 23, influential producer DJ Muggs will present a new collection of Soul Assassins tracks via Gold Dust Media. Intermission features dozens of street rappers, from B-Real (Muggs’ partner in Cypress Hill) and Planet Asia (with whom he issued … Continue reading
Chali 2na finishes “Fish Outta Water”
Chali 2na has finally completed his debut solo album Fish Outta Water. How long did it take him? He started work on the project before Jurassic 5 broke up in 2007. A “street album” promoting it, Fish Market dropped way … Continue reading
The Outsiders tour with Sole, Awol One
Here’s another late pass courtesy of the illustrious Sole and Awol One. Both are on the Outsiders tour, the former without his group the Skyrider Band, the latter with frequent collaborator Factor. Ceschi and Scotty Six & Cainam fill out … Continue reading
Mac Lethal on Bouncing Off The Ropes tour
Mac Lethal has only released one nationally-distributed album, 2007′s 11:11 (for Rhymesayers). But he still manages to pull off two or three lengthy tours every year. How does he do it? Swag rappers and redemption rappers, take notes.
The Wrap Up: Super late passes
Still on the grind, barely: Kid Cudi signs with Universal Motown (billboard.com) Pirate Bay loses criminal trial, vows appeal (nytimes.com) RIP Anthony “Tony D” Depula, producer for YZ, Poor Righteous Teachers (myspace.com/pbwolf) 2dopeboyz joins Okayplayer.com (okayplayer.com) Somewhere out there: Rhymefest’s … Continue reading
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LMNO & Prince Po on brief tour
Tomorrow, L.A. lyricist and Visionaries member LMNO will join forces with former Organized Konfusion MC Prince Poetry for a very short tour of the Western United States. Arizona, New Mexico and Colorado fans rejoice! By the way, look out for … Continue reading
Pep Love on tour
Pep Love is on a tour opening for “Come Around” dancehall rapper Collie Buddz. The Hiero-affiliated MC hasn’t dropped a full-length since his Ascension debut in 2001. However, he’s stayed current with a recent mixtape, The Foundation.
Illogic’s diabolically fun tour
Fresh from the release of his first album in five years, Diabolical Fun, Illogic kicks off a diabolically fun national tour tonight.
April Dues: Danny! (part two)
Here, after months of delays, is the second half of my interview with Danny! It’s not something I’m proud of. This year, I’ve watched site traffic spike several hundred percent. Honestly, it’s something I never thought would happen. Now, I … Continue reading
Georgia Anne Muldrow presents “Ms. One”
I have mixed feelings about these Georgia Anne Muldrow collaborations. On the one hand, it’s cool that she’s replicating the kind of free-flowing spiritual jazz community that inspired her so much. But I’m still waiting on a proper follow-up to … Continue reading
Roc ‘C’ and Oh No are “The Transcontinental”
Remember last fall when Roc ‘C’ and Oh No announced a new project called The Transcontinental? Well, the album is here. The Transcontinental drops May 19 on E1 Music (formerly known as Koch). Guests include Big Pooh and Chino XL, … Continue reading
Scienz of Life’s “Leviathan”
Last year, the prodigious John Robinson managed to drop three albums, collaborating with the likes of MF Doom, Carlos Nino and many others. But for Leviathan (Break The Spell), he’ll rejoin ID 4 Windz in his original group, Scienz of … Continue reading
K-os offers “Yes!”
Canadian artist k-os has just released his new album, Yes! on iTunes via his imprint Crown Loyalist Recordings. The CD version will be released on April 21 through Nettwerk/Universal. However, it seems that U.S. fans won’t get a chance to … Continue reading
Amanda Blank on tour
Silver-tongued Philadelphian Amanda Blank goes on tour with Santigold (formerly known as Santogold) next month. She also just released “Might Like You Better,” the first track from her soon-to-be released album.
