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The Alkaholiks reunite for “Rehab” tour
The hip-hop era has spawned plenty of tall tales, but no story is more ridiculous than the “retiring” rapper. From Too Short (who proclaimed in 1996 that Gettin’ It would be his last album) to, most notoriously, Jay-Z, every MC … Continue reading
Crown City Rockers expand with side projects
The last Crown City Rockers album, Earthtones, hit stores in 2004. Unfortunately, it doesn’t look like another one will come any time soon. Instead, the hip-hop band is branching out with several side projects. Rashaan Raashan Ahmad, the lead rapper … Continue reading
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Living Legends re-up for 2008
Living Legends has been on a tear this year. You’ve already heard about the massive stealth campaign swirling around Murs’ highly anticipated new album, Murs for President. But other crew members have been getting down, too. Sunspot Jonz dropped a … Continue reading
Mac Lethal heads “Rotten American Pie” tour
People like to hate on Mac Lethal. Yeah, he raps about boning girls, being a “makeout bandit” and getting drunk, and he doesn’t fit the so-called “emo rap” stereotype typical of Rhymesayers’ roster. But he’s also a party rocker who … Continue reading
Mochipet assembles “Microphonepet”
After years spent toling in the Bay Area underground, David “Mochipet” Wang has assembled his biggest release to date. Microphonepet, which Mochipet is releasing via his Daly City Records on April 1, incorporates dozens of West Coast players. The lineup … Continue reading
Dälek soldiers on with RJD2
Last month, Dälek went out on an all-too-brief tour with Russian Circles. Next month, the New Jersey alablasters will head on another short trip with RJD2 before retreating to familiar ground in Europe. It should be an interesting juxtaposition — … Continue reading
The Grouch delivers “Show You the World”
When we last heard from the Grouch, he was making a memorable guest appearance on edIT’s acclaimed Certified Air Raid Material. “You ain’t artsier than me,” he rapped on “Artsy,” “because you got sideburns and a vintage T.” With his … Continue reading
The Roots author “Rising Down”
Visitors to Okayplayer.com will notice that the hype machine is in full gear for the next Roots opus. Their eighth album, Rising Down, is scheduled for release via Def Jam on April 29. To stoke the online faithful, the Roots … Continue reading
Jay-Z leads “Heart of the City” tour
Remember Kanye West’s “Big Brother,” where he recounted how he and “big brother” Jay-Z always try to top each other? Well, before Kanye kicks off his “Glow in the Dark” marathon in May, Jay-Z will launch his “Heart of the … Continue reading
Braille gets help, tours for “The IV Edition”
Portland, Ore. rapper/entrepreneur Braille has assembled an amazing team of guests for his third album, The IV Edition. Set to drop April 15 on Syntax Records (with distributon from Koch Entertainment), The IV Edition features spots from former Procussion J. … Continue reading
Subtle offers “ExitingARM”
Bay Area mindbenders Subtle have prepared a new album for imminent release. ExitingARM, the third full-length release from the sextet, drops May 13 on Lex/EMI. Subtle has maintained an uncategorizable, wildly artistic identity since Dose One and Jel from Anticon … Continue reading
N.E.R.D. mounts promo tour for “N.R.3.D.”
You already know that skateboard icons and coke-rap enablers N.E.R.D. will open for Kanye West on his upcoming “Glow in the Dark” tour. Before that arena outing gets underway, though, Pharrell, Chad, and Shay will embark on a month-long tour … Continue reading
Prince Paul orchestrates “Baby Loves Hip-Hop”
Following in the footsteps of Andre 3000, who unleashed the underpromoted Class of 3000 last year, legendary conceptualist Prince Paul has assembled a demented new creation just for the kids: the Dino-5. The cuddly supergroup — MC T-Rex (Chali 2na), … Continue reading
C.R.A.C. holds “The Piece Talks”
L.A. rapper Blu, co-author (along with producer Exile) of last year’s critically-acclaimed Below the Heavens, and J-Dilla associate Ta’Raach have formed a new group called C.R.A.C. The duo’s debut, The Piece Talks, drops April 22 on Tres Records. “C.R.A.C. is … Continue reading
Atmosphere previews “Lemons” with U.S. tour
Atmosphere, the dynamic tandem of rapper Slug and producer Ant, will celebrate the release of their highly-anticipated album, When Life Gives You Lemons, You Paint That Shit Gold with a relatively brief U.S. tour. As one of the great hip-hop … Continue reading
Brand Nubian meets Connie Price and the Keystones
Next week, Brand Nubian will play four concerts with Connie Price & the Keystones for Scion’s monthly Live Metro showcase. Originally from New Jersey, Grand Puba, Sadat X and Lord Jamar originally promoted a strong Five Percenter philiosophy on hits … Continue reading
Abstract Rude signs with Rhymesayers, preps “Dear Abbey”
Abstract Rude, the woolly-haired MC who opened for DJ Vadim last year and is opening Brother Ali’s “Truth Is Here” tour next month, has signed a deal with Rhymesayers. He has completed a new album, Dear Abbey, set for release … Continue reading
Bisc1 heads “Traveling Circuits” tour
New York MC and graphic designer Bisc1 is touring in anticipation of his upcoming album When Electric Night Falls, which drops March 11 on Embedded Records. It’s not just a solo adventure, however, but a touring package featuring several NYC … Continue reading
Kanye West mounts “Glow in the Dark” tour
Last week, Kanye West drove the Internet nuts with his latest proclamation: an upcoming spring arena tour. Dubbed the “Glow in the Dark Tour” and co-sponsored by Absolut Vodka, the North American jaunt will further West’s ambition of becoming the … Continue reading
Kidz in the Hall schedule “The In Crowd”
Chicago rap duo Kidz in the Hall has scheduled a release date for their second album. The In Crowd, their follow-up to 2006’s School is My Hustle, drops April 29 on Major League Entertainment/Duck Down Records. “The In Crowd is … Continue reading