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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
Kosha Dillz’ “Heroes for Haiti” tour
Kosha Dillz hits the road for another string of dates, this time in tow with Flex Matthews and Pig Pen. Many of the shows are support gigs for others but hey, as long as he gets it done. The New … Continue reading
Gil Scott-Heron’s “Me and the Devil”
Interesting if disorienting clip. I would have preferred to see more of Gil instead of all the skateboard kids dressed up for Day of the Dead. However, videos are a marketing tool, and Scott-Heron’s label obviously wants the young folks … Continue reading
The Wrap Up – January 22, 2009
The love I lost: Dessa on female performers in hip hop (myspace.com) Al Green producer Willie Mitchell dead at 81 (pollstar.com) Paste magazine survives in ’09, turns profit (audiencedevelopment.com) 10 reasons to be cautiously optimistic about rap in ’10 (latimes.com) … Continue reading
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P.O.S.’s “Every Never Is Now” tour
I’ve written it before, and I’ll write it again…Rhymesayers are the ultimate hip hop road dogs. While overhyped swag rappers screw over audiences with drunken lip-synch gigs, and indie rap artists wander around their respective states for a dozen dates … Continue reading
Meanest Man Contest’s “Partially Smart”
Oh snap, it’s Meanest Man Contest. Early 00s Anticon/”emo” rap geeks will remember those guys. Directed by John Irwin, and made in conjunction with the web series “TXTM3B1TCH.” Taken from the Partially Smart EP, which you can download here.
Myka 9’s “Upper Echelon Tour”
First, the good news: Myka 9 is touring again, ostensibly in support of his new Magic Heart Genies project, Cardiac Arrest (which drops January 26). And yes, he’ll probably do renditions of “Park Bench People,” and maybe even “7th Seal” … Continue reading
Goodie Mob mount proper comeback tour
Recently reunited Southern gods Goodie Mob have mounted a proper tour less than a few months after their last attempt resulted in a string of canceled dates. However, don’t be surprised if this is a merely a warm-up to a … Continue reading
Count Bass D and DJ Pocket’s “New Day”
Count Bass D and Baltimore producer/MC DJ Pocket rock the low-fi visuals. Normally this would be a problem but, hey, it’s Count Bass D. Taken from the “street album” In the Loop, which you can download here.
Dessa’s “Dixon’s Girl”
Dessa drives through the snow with a horde of Minneapolis freaks. I’m not really sold on her album — she does too much singjay harmonizing and not enough spoken-word/rapping — but this clip will do just fine. Directed by Todd … Continue reading