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Kam Moye’s “Forever Fresh”
This clip incorporates documentary footage of Kam Moye making the promotional rounds along with some lip-synched scenes (which aren’t synched properly). The Marco Polo beat is nice. Directed by Charles Barcelona. Taken from Splitting Image, which is in stores now.
Anticon co-founder Sole leaves company
This morning, Sole announced in a post on his website, Soleone.org that he is leaving Anticon, the company he co-founded in 1998. It wasn’t unexpected. Rumors had spread that Sole was leaving Anticon, especially after his last album with the … Continue reading
Flobots’ “Survival Story”
Denver, Colo. sextet Flobots return with their third album, Survival Story. Set for a March 16 release via Universal Republic, it features a set of political barnstormers that will undoubtedly excite their fan base. The real question, however, is if … Continue reading
Tanya Morgan’s “Hi-Fidelity Tour”
Tanya Morgan embarks on the “Hi-Fidelity” tour later this month, the “Hi-Fidelity” a reference to Donwill’s forthcoming album Don Cusack in High Fidelity. The East Coast run features support from Kooley High. Since everything nowadays is prefaced with a YouTube … Continue reading
Daedelus’ “Righteous Fists of Harmony”
Brainfeeder announced today that it is releasing a new album by Daedelus on March 23. It’s a seven-track effort titled Righteous Fists of Harmony, and it is inspired by the Boxer Rebellion in China. The label posted a video preview … Continue reading
Four Tet tour dates
UK producer Four Tet is kicking off a brief run of U.S. dates later this month. Nathan Fake opens.
Little Brother announces final album, “Leftback”
Last week, Little Brother elaborated on its previously-announced plans for Leftback. It turns out that it won’t be an EP of leftovers from the Getback sessions, but a full-length album. After its release on April 20 via Hall of Justus … Continue reading
Definitive Jux to go on hiatus
Last night, El-P announced that Definitive Jux will soon go on hiatus, and that he plans to step down as its artistic director. Acknowledging industry rumors portending his label’s imminent demise, the co-owner, rapper, producer and symbol of one of … Continue reading
The Wrap Up – February 1, 2010
Rest in peace to J.D. Salinger, author of The Catcher in the Rye: Complete list of winners at the worst Grammy Awards ceremony…since last year (grammy.com) Rapper Apache of Flavor Unit, “Gangsta Bitch” fame dies (allhiphop.com) US Justice Department approves … Continue reading
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Gil Scott-Heron’s “I’m New Here”
Well, this is a nice surprise. The great Gil Scott-Heron, author of classics such as “The Revolution Will Not Be Televised,” “Johannesburg,” and “The Bottle,” has had a well-chronicled bout with drugs in recent years, and eventually served a few … Continue reading
Joyo Velarde’s “Love & Understanding,” tour dates
After nearly two decades collaborating on various Quannum projects, specifically husband Lyrics Born’s two solo albums, Joyo Velarde gets her solo shot. Set for release on February 16 via Quannum/Red Distribution, Love & Understanding features production from RJD2, Tommy Guerrero, … Continue reading
Marco Polo & Ruste Juxx’s “The Execution”
Last year, Marco Polo killed it on his collaboration with Torae, Double Barrel. The producer returns on March 23, this time with Boot Camp Clik associate Ruste Juxx. Set for release via Duck Down Records, The eXXecution features guest shots … Continue reading
Raashan Ahmad tour dates
Crown City Rockers rapper Rashaan Ahmad goes back on the road for a few Western Hemisphere dates. Coolzey, who just dropped his new album The Honey, opens.
Donwill’s “Laura’s Song”
Donwill adds the first chapter in his homage to the John Cusack vinyl-nerd classic High Fidelity. Props for the visual shot of David Bowie’s Aladdin Sane. Directed by Marques Green. Taken from Don Cusack in High Fidelity, which drops March … Continue reading
Daedelus and Nosaj Thing on “Magical Properties” tour
Next week, Daedelus promotes his new Magical Properties label with a month-long tour featuring Nosaj Thing and inaugural label artist Jogger.
Amp Live’s “Murder At The Discotech”
Amp Live’s solo debut Murder at the Discotech drops March 16 on Child’s Play/Om Records. Sure, the Zion-I producer has dropped plenty of mashup mixtapes before — most notoriously the Radiohead mashup Rainydayz Remixes — but this is the first … Continue reading
Donwill’s “Don Cusack in High Fidelity”
In 2008, all three Tanya Morgan’s MCs dropped Internet mixtapes. But this year, they’ll issue their solo efforts officially. First up is Donwill: Set for release via Interdependent Media on March 23, Don Cusack in High Fidelity features production from … Continue reading
DJ Yoda’s brief U.S. run
UK cut-n-paste dynamo DJ Yoda is about to make a rare visit to the States for a very short series of gigs. Check him out if you happen to be in his proximity.
Kidz in the Hall’s “Land of Make Believe”
Originally scheduled for October 13, 2009, Kidz in the Hall’s third album Land of Make Believe now drops March 9 on Duck Down Records. Guests include established artists MC Lyte, Marsha Ambrosius and Just Blaze; as well as blog-buoyed upstarts … Continue reading
Eyedea & Abilities back on the road
Eyedea & Abilities continue to tour behind last year’s By The Throat. One-man band and Andrew Bird collaborator Dosh opens. Want to read an official missive? Have at it: 2009 was a landmark year for Minnesota-based duo Eyedea and Abilities … Continue reading