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Tour dates for Evidence
Yesterday, Evidence kicked off a monthlong series of spot dates in support of his new EP, The Layover. He’ll mostly stick to Arizona, New Mexico and Colorado on this run.
The Wrap Up: RIP Party Arty
This week’s hip-hop news, both relevant and irrelevant: Grammy crap: Nominations for Lil Wayne, Jay-Z, Kanye West, Lupe Fiasco, M.I.A., Nas, et cetera (grammy.com) Kid Cudi claims new video of his “Day N’ Nite (Crookers Remix)” was posted without his … Continue reading
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DJ Signify builds “Of Cities”
On January 13, DJ Signify will drop a new album, Of Cities, on Bully Records. A veteran of Mr. Dibbs’ 1200 Hobos crew, Signify brings Aesop Rock to the party this time. As usual, a lovely press release snippet: Signify’s … Continue reading
Hudson Mohawke on deck for January
Scottish producer Hudson Mohawke has a new EP coming out January 19 on Warp Records titled Polyfolk Dance. It prefaces a full-length debut scheduled for later in the year. Though friends with the celebrated Flying Lotus, Mohawke’s steez is slightly … Continue reading
Evil Nine make “They Live” with El-P, Beans
On their new album They Live, Bristol, UK breakbeat/electro duo Evil Nine continues a trend of electronic dudes collaborating with rappers. Set for release via Marine Parade, They Live features contributions from the mighty El-P, Beans from newly reformed Antipop … Continue reading
Stones Throw expands for 2009
Next year, Stones Throw promises to offer its most exciting slate of artists since 2006. Like that groundbreaking season, which brought classic recordings from Oh No, Georgia Anne Muldrow, Aloe Blacc and the late J Dilla, 2009 will find the … Continue reading
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Tour dates for Wu-Tang Clan
Wu-Tang Clan has embarked on a two-month tour. As usual, a bit of drama surrounds the group: Method Man will not be performing on some of the dates, as he’s currently on a tour with Redman. It’s unclear if Meth … Continue reading
The Grouch launches tour, steals Christmas
It’s only right that the Grouch should do a tour called The Grouch Stole Christmas. Set for next month, the Grinch-inspired holiday run also features Eligh, the Grouch’s partner in G&E. Here’s the press release: This December, The Grouch will … Continue reading
B-more innovator K-Swift’s “Greatest Hits”
When Khia “K-Swift” Edgerton died after a swimming pool accident last July 21, the significance of her passing undoubtedly escaped many music fans. Despite being a member of the vaunted Violator All-Star DJs crew and one of the leading voices … Continue reading
Illogic’s free “One Bar Left” EP
Remember Illogic? The Columbus, OH emcee made a modest splash back in 2002 with Got Lyrics?, earning comparisons to Aesop Rock (who appeared on the album). But after a promising follow-up, 2004’s Celestial Clockwork, he seemingly disappeared, save for occasional … Continue reading
P.O.S. is “Never Better”
On February 3, Rhymesayers will release Minneapolis rapper P.O.S.’ third album, Never Better. Here’s a section from the press release: P.O.S. himself made more than half of the beats on Never Better, and the production bears his unmistakable signature. The … Continue reading
Eyezon & Sean Lane are “A People Like Us”
On January 29, rapper Eyezon and producer Sean Lane will release A People Like Us on Interdependent Media. Eyezon has a crazy story. Originally from South Africa, he lost his father at an early age and his mother was exiled … Continue reading
Dujeous launches “No Clearance” series
Last Tuesday, New York hip-hop band Dujeous launched a weekly campaign called “No Clearance.” Every Tuesday, the group will post a new song incorporating tracks from unlikely sources such as the Shins and the Budos Band. The campaign ends on … Continue reading
Ghostface as “GhostDeini”
According to a recent Billboard.com post, Ghostface Killah’s new GhostDeini the Great is an odds-and-sods collection of greatest hits (“Cherchez La Ghost” and “All That is Got Is You”), hard-to-find remixes (“Run” with Lil Wayne and others and “Back Like … Continue reading
Eliot Lipp composes “Peace Love Weed 3D”
Prolific Tacoma-to-New-York beatmaker Eliot Lipp will release Peace Love Weed 3D on January 27. It’s the first release on his new imprint, Old Tacoma Recordings. Here’s some info from the press release: Peace Love Weed 3D began as a collection … Continue reading
Rewind: Swamburger’s “Sun-Vibes”
Here’s a blast from the past: Orlando house label Eighth Dimension is re-releasing Swamburger’s 2003 12-inch single “Sun-Vibes” on Beatport next month. Now best known as one-fourth of Epitaph-certified rap band Solillaquists of Sound, Swamburger used to make dope downtempo … Continue reading
Jay Electronica’s “Exhibit A”
I usually don’t get into the hot-new-MP3 sweepstakes (okay…occasionally I do), but Jay Electronica’s new “Exhibit A (Transformations)” is an outstanding song. Just Blaze, who produced the track, posted it on his Megatrondon blog two weeks ago. It’s already all … Continue reading
Dälek introduces “Gutter Tactics”
Brick City, New Jeru duo Dälek returns with Gutter Tactics on January 27 via Ipecac Recordings. One of the heaviest hip-hop groups ever, and one of the few to consistently fuse extreme metal textures with hip-hop beats and radical politics … Continue reading
New remixes from Black Spade
When 2008 is laid to rest, one of its most underrated breakout talents may be St. Louis, MI’s Black Spade. He dropped a great album, To Serve with Love, in March; and has since leaked out several great remixes, including … Continue reading
New dates for Immortal Technique
Next week, Immortal Technique (shown above, left, with DJ Green Lantern) will complete a few dates on the two coasts. Chief among them is a fundraising concert at San Francisco’s DNA Lounge for OMEID International, an advocacy group that is … Continue reading