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DJ Spinna’s “Sonic Smash”
DJ Spinna is one of the great producers of the underground hip hop era. He’s issued memorable recordings such as Heavy Beats Vol. 1 and the instrumental Compositions series; organized the memorable Wonder Wrote It dedication parties with Bobbito Garcia; … Continue reading
Karriem Riggins’ “Virtuoso Experience” tour
Next week, Karriem Riggins — J Dilla collaborator, longtime friend of Madlib, and session drummer on countless jazz, future soul and hip hop classics, including Erykah Badu’s New Amerykah (4th World War) — will lead the “Virtuoso Experience” tour. It … Continue reading
ApSci’s “Best Crisis Ever”
ApSci hails from the progressive pop/soul wing of indie hip hop label Quannum. The husband-wife duo of Raphael LaMotta and Dana Diaz-Tutaan sing, rap and play all sorts of beats; it’s difficult to categorize them without hearing them. The group’s … Continue reading
K’naan summer tour dates
K’naan hasn’t rested on his laurels since surprising the music industry in February with a top 40 debut for Troubadour. He’s been on tour throughout the year, opening for the likes of Snoop Dogg and playing several music festivals. This … Continue reading
The Wrap Up: Pop life
Another day, another dollar: Lil Wayne’s Rebirth set for August 18 (mtv.com) Jay-Z’s Blueprint 3 set for September 11 via Atlantic Records (billboard.com) Drake sues over The Girls Love Drake, mulls deal with Universal Motown (billboard.com) Def Jam Records first … Continue reading
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Flying Lotus’ “L.A. EP 3×3”
Over a year after Flying Lotus first launched the EP addendums to his memorable album Los Angeles, he’s finally finishing the series. LA EP 3×3 lands on July 20 via Warp and features new tracks and remixes by Take, Dimlite … Continue reading
Speech Debelle’s “Speech Therapy”
On Monday, Big Dada released UK verbalist Speech Debelle’s debut Speech Therapy to positive reviews. However, physical copies of the album — produced by Wayne Lotek of Lotek Hi-Fi — won’t see a U.S. release date until later this summer. … Continue reading
Open call for Jamad’s “Afro Collabos”
Atlanta DJ and Plug One homie DJ Jamad is looking for singers and MCs to participate in his Afro Collabos series. In case you don’t know who Jamad is, he’s a member of DJ Drama’s Aphilliates crew, and was a … Continue reading
Wale & Lady Gaga’s “Chillin'”
When I first watched this video, I was, like, “Fuck hip hop. Fuck all this pop shit.” Then I had to step back and remember that Rakim was doing this back in the early 90s, too. (Remember “Friends” with Jody … Continue reading
DJ Vadim tours America
DJ Vadim is heading back to the States on the strength of his recently released U Can’t Lurn Imaginashun. The 20-date tour threads through California, New York, and a few cities in between.
The Wrap Up: Ones x twos
Lights out: “DJ Hero” game on tap with contributions from DJ Shadow, Jay-Z, Eminem (djshadow.com) (hiphopdx.com) T.I. begins prison sentence after looong farewell “media tour” (allhiphop.com) (mtv.com) Eminem at number one on Billboard album charts, Method Man & Redman at … Continue reading
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A-Trak summer fun
Freshly minted from the release of two new mix CDs, Infinity +1 and Fabriclive.45, and an appearance on Kid Cudi’s “I Poke Her Face,” Kanye homie A-Trak will soon embark on the 10,000LB Hamburger tour. The summerlong run threads through … Continue reading
Mos Def’s “The Ecstatic”
Next week on June 9, Mos Def will release his long-awaited album The Ecstatic via Downtown Records. Contrary to reports from last year, it appears that Kanye West hasn’t contributed any tracks. Instead, Mighty Mos turned to Madlib, Oh No … Continue reading
“Dillanthology 2”
On June 22, Rapster/!K7 will issue Dllanthology2: Dilla’s Remixes For Various Artists, its second collection of vintage J Dilla tracks. Some fans criticized the first installment, Dillanthology for having too many familiar cuts. But with relatively obscure Dilla remixes for … Continue reading
New Street Sweeper album, tour
As previously announced, Boots Riley and Tom Morello are set to release their years-in-the-making collaboration. Set for release on June 16 via Warner Group’s Independent Label Group (the same distributor that handles Rhymesayers’ releases), Street Sweeper Social Club combines Boots’ … Continue reading
Cyne’s “Water For Mars”
American musicians love Japan, and Cyne is no different. (Ever heard the phrase “big in Japan”?) The Florida quartet quietly issued a new album, Water for Mars, on P-Vibe last May 2. Luckily for our pocketbooks (Japanese imports can be … Continue reading
Prefuse 73’s “The Forest Of Oversensitivity”
Scott Herren has had a very busy season, releasing three albums in less than five months. Before he heads out for a European tour this summer (and a U.S. tour in the fall), he’ll complete the cycle with Prefuse 73’s … Continue reading
Thunderheist on tour
Next month, Thunderheist will embark on another run of spot dates. They’ll stick to the eastern U.S. this time around.
The Wrap Up: Short and super
Slaughterhouse supergroup signs with E1 Music (xxlmag.com) Random Axe supergroup signs with Duck Down (allhiphop.com) Jay-Z buys out his Def Jam contract, leaves label after 12 historic years (mtv.com) Downloads: Cage’s I Never Knew You EP (subterraneanblog.com), Donny Goines, The … Continue reading
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Daedelus tours with Ghislain Poirier
Bounce advocates Alfred “Daedelus” Darling and Ghislain Poirier are joining forces for a club-smashing run next month. Expect plenty of bounce, ragga, happy hardcore and, as Daedelus once told me, “clubbing baby seals.”