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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.
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.
DJ Vadim’s “U Can’t Lurn Imaginashun”
When we last heard from DJ Vadim, the Russo-British producer was struggling with eye cancer. Thankfully, he had a successful operation to remove the cancer, and then finished his latest album, U Can’t Lurn Imaginashun. The album drops via BBE … Continue reading
MC Chris’ The Floor is Lava tour
Professional comedian, rapper, emo-punk shouter and general raconteur MC Chris has another tour in the offing called the Floor is Lava. “for now i am just me the rapper that travels all over and puts on his show,” writes MC … Continue reading
Murs joins Tech N9ne on Sickology tour
Next week, Murs will be the opener on Tech N9ne’s two-month Sickology tour. How did Murs end up an opening act to Tech N9ne? Although the latter gets less press attention, he has a huge following, as attendees to this … Continue reading
HSAN helps end Rockefeller Drug Laws
By Shelby Powell Rappers have always rapped about drugs, primarily because many of them are from areas heavily burdened with the pain of addiction. They spin tales of dope boy lives and climbing to the money mountain top by hustling … Continue reading
Wale’s spring dates
D.C. rapper Wale is currently on a national tour, playing colleges and nightclubs alike. As usual, he’s backed by go-go band UCB. Colin Munroe, the fledging singer that set blogs ablaze last year with his Colin Munroe is the Unsung … Continue reading
The Wrap Up: No more kings
The world is a ghetto: Goodbye to King magazine, the hip hop version of Maxim (ballerstatus.com) President Obama stocks cabinet with RIAA executives (wired.com) Lil Wayne files lawsuit over Dedication mixtape series,The Carter documentary (allhiphop.com) DOOM’s Born Like This cracks … Continue reading
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Phil the Agony’s “Think Green”
Phil the Agony is best known for his membership in several West Coast crews, including Strong Arm Steady, Likwit Crew, Blacksmith and, back in the day, Madlib Invazion. But for Think Green, the L.A. vet will go solo, albeit with … Continue reading
Machinedrum’s “Want To 1 2?”
Veteran glitch-hop producer Travis Stewart, a.k.a. Machinedrum, will issue his new album Want to 1 2? Set for release on April 14 via Normrex, it features collaborations with blog rap stars (Theophilus London, Mickey Factz), champion turntablist Ie.merg, and assorted … Continue reading
Lifesavas live dates
Lifesavas will go on a brief West Coast tour this month. No word on a new album, though. And by the way, what’s up with Quannum artists (DJ Shadow, Lyrics Born, etc.) taking a gazillion years to finish albums? Hip … Continue reading
Immortal Technique itinerary
Immortal Technique reports on his MySpace blog that he just returned from Afghanistan, where he is building a new school. “This wasn’t done with any corporate funding, everything down to the plane tickets and other travel expenses came from me … Continue reading