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Nas shifts from “Nigger” to “Untitled”
The neverending hype machine surrounding Nas’ new album — which has lasted for nearly a year now — will subside when Def Jam releases it on July 15. The big news is that after months of pressure from his record … Continue reading
Cyne’s “Pretty Dark Things” finally arrives
Since last fall, I’ve posted release dates for Cyne’s new album Pretty Dark Things, only to see it delayed each time. In the last notice, I reported that the Gainesville, Fla. quartet signed with Northwest indie-rock label Hometapes (its previous … Continue reading
Saul Williams issues “NiggyTardust” on CD and vinyl
After a widely publicized digital “pay what you want” release last fall, the Fader Label will issue Saul Williams’ third album, The Rise and Liberation of NiggyTardust!, on July 8 in CD and vinyl formats. Despite some early standoffish reviews, … Continue reading
New boutique labels from Dalek, Food for Animals
Two heroes of the new noise movement have recently branched out with their own boutique imprints. MC Dälek, one-half of the New Jersey group of the same name, is launching a new label, Deadverse Recordings. The label’s first release is … Continue reading
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Girl Talk advocates “Feed the Animals,” tours
On Thursday, June 19, digital prankster/mixmaster Girl Talk posted his new album Feed the Animals over the Internet. Feed the Animals is available as a “pay what you want” download. You can pay nothing and download the album as 320 … Continue reading
Dizzee Rascal re-ups for America
If you missed Dizzee Rascal on his sold-out No Chiefs Allowed tour with El-P last May, here’s some good news: He’s coming back to the States for another run. The bad news is that he’s sticking to the same major … Continue reading
Warped Tour hip-hop: MC Chris, Junk Science
Last year, I criticized Warped Tour for its tendency to add a token hip-hop act or two to a slew of crappy punk bands. But this year appears to be different. While Warped Tour’s tone remains obscenely corporate, with the … Continue reading
Black Sheep, Nice & Smooth head Scion Live Metro
It’s nearing the end of the month again., and that means it’s time for another edition of Scion Live Metro. After spending most of 2008 in the Southwest, the car company now seems to have moved its free concerts to … Continue reading
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Immortal Technique hearkens “The 3rd World” with tours, writing contest
Starting next week, self-styled revolutionary Immortal Technique will spend the rest of the summer touring across the country. He’ll be promoting his first album in four years, The 3rd World, which is set to drop on June 24 via Koch … Continue reading
Qwel heads New Wine Tour
This week, several members from Chicago-based collective Galapagos4 embark on a monthlong national tour. The jaunt will promote Qwel’s album with producer Kip Killagain, The New Wine, which dropped on Tuesday, June 10. The boisterous, outspoken rapper (pictured above) will … Continue reading
Interdependent Media emerges with Tanya Morgan, J*Davey
What is Interdependent Media? The Bay Area, Calif. label is relatively unknown on the music scene, but has already corraled two major artists in the urban underground: J*Davey and Tanya Morgan. Interdependent Media was launched by Ian “ID” Davis, Evan … Continue reading
Awol One opens for Islands
If you go see an Islands show and and a weird, sleepy-eyed rapper gets on stage, don’t worry: It’s our irrepressible friend Awol One. The Los Angeles MC is opening for the Montreal indie-rock band, and he’ll get a chance … Continue reading
Flying Lotus launches Brainfeeder
As the release date nears for Flying Lotus’ excellent Los Angeles, the L.A. producer is using the increased visibility to tout his latest project — Brainfeeder. Brainfeeder is an all-digital outlet for Flying Lotus and other similar-minded producers. He’s managing … Continue reading
K-The-I??? returns with “Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow”
On October 30, Mush Records will release K-The-I???’s Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow, an album completely produced by L.A. beat vet Thavius Beck. “After the man known as Kiki relocated from Cambridge to LA in ’07, after 2 months of sweating … Continue reading
Camu Tao passes away from lung cancer
Camu Tao, the Columbus, OH producer and MC known for his work with Cage and various artists on the Definitive Jux label, passed away on May 25 after a long battle with lung cancer. He was 30 years old. Before … Continue reading
Fakts One re-emerges with “Long Range”
On July 22, Boston producer/DJ Fakts One will release his debut album, Long Range, through Green Streets Entertainment/Nature Sounds. Guests on the album include Little Brother, Mr. Lif, Akrobatik, Army of the Pharoahs, Boot Camp Clik, Planet Asia and Souls … Continue reading
Rock the Bells and Paid Dues return for 2008
Okay, I know this is old news, at least by Internet standards. In case you didn’t know, however, Rock the Bells and Paid Dues Festival are returning for another year. Rock the Bells, the first touring hip-hop festival since Smokin’ … Continue reading
Platinum Pied Pipers return with “Abundance”
Much has changed since veteran Detroit producers Waajeed and Saddiq joined forces as Platinum Pied Pipers. Their 2005 debut, Triple P, was supposed to herald the future soul movement. But it wasn’t until James “J-Dilla” Yancey’s untimely death in February … Continue reading
Giant Panda bands together with Raashan Ahmad for tour
Last month, I told you about Raashan Ahmad’s brief West Coast run with former Jurassic 5 rapper Akil the MC. In a few days, he’ll head out on the road again, this time with Giant Panda. Both have new albums … Continue reading
Jean Grae brings “Jeanius”
It looks like the talented Jean Grae finally has a release date for Jeanius, her long-delayed album with producer 9th Wonder. It’s scheduled to hit stores on June 15. (May 28 update: The digital version was released to iTunes on … Continue reading