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Monthly Archives: October 2009
Track listing for RJD2’s “The Colossus”
As previously reported, RJD2 will release his fourth album, The Colossus, on January 10 via his new imprint, RJ’s Electrical Connections (with distribution by the Orchard). Phonte Coleman, Illogic and Kenna make guest appearances. Sonically, it mixes the singer-songwriter stylings … Continue reading
Wale’s “Attention: Deficit,” tour dates
On November 10, Allido Records/Interscope will release Wale’s debut album Attention: Deficit. Unlike his mixtapes, Wale goes in a softer, more contemplative direction this time, collaborating with R&B folk such as Pharrell, Colin Munroe, Jazmine Sullivan, Chrisette Michelle, Melanie Fiona … Continue reading
Hieroglyphics’ “Battle Drum”
Hiero meets Fight Club. All of the crew makes an appearance, but only A-Plus, Casual and Pep Love drop verses. Dude, Casual’s looking rocked up in this one. Looks like he’s been doing a lot of cardio. Directed by Paul … Continue reading
Meth & Red open for Snoop Dogg
Do I like Method Man & Redman? Sure, although I’m not one of those critics who thought Blackout! 2 was the bee’s knees. Am I interested in Snoop Dogg? Not so much, although I thought “Sensual Seduction” was pretty groovy. … Continue reading
P.O.S.’s “Never Better”
This premiered on MTV.com yesterday, among other sites. Not really feeling the track, but the video’s suitable for Halloween. Directed by Isaac Gayle. Taken from Never Better.
Toki Wright’s “Devil’s Advocate”
Hmm…the storyline for this one is a bit confusing. Are these three guys who, burdened by family and responsibilities, eventually go bad? Not sure. And Toki Wright has an interesting flow…on nearly every line he raps at a normal pace, … Continue reading
Souls of Mischief’s “Montezuma’s Revenge”
On December 2, Bay Area group Souls of Mischief returns with Montezuma’s Revenge, its first album as a group since 2000’s Trilogy: Conflict, Climax, Resolution. Old heads will remember that album got a lot of criticism for its production, the … Continue reading
New track listing for DOOM’s “Unexpected Guests”
Since my post on DOOM’s Unexpected Guests last month, Gold Dust Media has changed the track listing considerably. Several cuts have been removed, including De La Soul’s memorable “Rock Co.Kane Flow” single. Others have been added, too, notably a previously-unreleased … Continue reading
Cormega’s “Journey”
I don’t fuck with a lot of street rappers, but Cormega gets a pass. Directed by Brian “Deka” Paupaw. Taken from Born and Raised, which dropped last week.
Anti-Pop Consortium’s brief West Coast run
Last month, I complained that Anti-Pop Consortium only played a few East Coast shows for its new album, Fluorescent Black. Next month, however, the group has some West Coast dates coming up…four of them, and one in Canada. You take … Continue reading
P.O.S. fall dates
P.O.S. has been touring across the States all year, ever since his third album Never Better dropped in February. And it looks like he’ll perform shows right up to Christmas break. He’s currently on a Midwest run with Rhymesayers label … Continue reading
The Wrap Up: Wasted Youth
Leave a good lookin’ corpse: Facebook and MySpace’s racial, social, economic disparities (npr.org) Public Enemy works on fan-funded album (allhiphop.com) Rumors anticipating new Google, Facebook music programs spread (nytimes.com) Rage Against the Machine, Pearl Jam, the Roots, others file lawsuit … Continue reading
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Introducing: Robots with Hearts
Robots With Hearts is a collaboration between two artists that will be familiar to two worlds. Icon the Mic King is a veteran battle emcee who has been around for ages. Andy Coleman has recorded several downtempo albums for labels … Continue reading
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Tagged Animals On Wheels, Icon The Mic King, Robots With Hearts, Tape Records
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Rita J’s “Artist Workshop”
On November 3, All Natural Inc. will release Rita J’s debut, Artist Workshop. The Chicago-to-Atlanta emcee collaborates with several guests, including Black Spade, Cap D, Guilty Simpson and Mr. Greenweedz. Here’s a bit from the bio: Sonically, Artist Workshop ranges … Continue reading
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Warren G on tour w/Kidz in the Hall, U-N-I
I usually wouldn’t post something on Warren G — although I admit to rocking “Do You See” and “Indo Smoke” back in the day. But the West Coast vet has two indie acts opening for him, L.A. duo U-N-I and … Continue reading
Saul Williams leads “Afro-Punk” revue
Next week, Afro-Punk is launching its first national tour. Saul Williams headlines all dates, and ass-man CK Kidtronik opens throughout. Other artists scheduled to appear in select cities include Living Colour, Kimya Dawson, Amp Fiddler and Hollywood Holt. Should make … Continue reading
Rakim’s “The Seventh Seal,” tour dates
Rakim has a new album, The Seventh Seal, that drops on November 17 via Ra Records/SMC Recordings. It’s his first album in a decade, and comes after a long (and ultimately fruitless) stint on Dr. Dre’s Aftermath label. The Seventh … Continue reading
The Wrap Up: Change or die
From the left of the map: A few good suggestions for distributing music journalism across digital platforms (wired.com) Proto-rap poet Amiri Baraka celebrates 75th birthday (nj.com) Pharrell Williams tries to turn N.E.R.D. into the next Black Eyed Peas (complex.com) Common … Continue reading
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J.J. Brown feat. Eternia and Miz Metro’s “Gender Bender”
From J.J. Brown’s album Connect the Dots, which drops November 10. They’re having fun with it.