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Where is Danny?
On November 17, Danny! hit me up via email asking if I could review his new Definitive Jux album for one of my professional gigs. I responded yeah, let me see if I can get an assignment, and by the … Continue reading
The Wrap Up – November 30, 2009
This week’s clippings: Charles Hamilton finally emerges from seclusion (twitter.com) Ta-Nehisi Coates on Rakim and The Seventh Seal (ta-nehisicoates.theatlantic.com) Twitter prepares long-anticipated move to advertising model (wired.com) Saul Williams essay on Morehouse College’s new dress code (essence.com) Mercury Prize winner … Continue reading
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KRS-One and Buckshot’s “Survival Skills”
The Teacha and Buckshot Shorty interface with Tron. I like how each video from this project has them confronting a seemingly futuristic industry built on the same old scams. Directed by Todd Angkasuwan. From Survival Skills, out now.
Trinity’s “Roc Raida Tribute”
AG, Sadat X and Fat Beats Records owner DJ Jab show love to the late X-Executioner in a video that looks like something off Ralph McDaniels’ “Video Music Box.” It’s very grimy and flavorful. Directed by “88hiphop.com” founder Mark Kotlinski. … Continue reading
Graymaker winter dates
Grayskul and Maker take their Goth-hop extravaganza on the road. Bastard Patriots and Brahma Lagah support.
DOOM strikes again?
The Daily Swarm posted two random message board comments about DOOM’s L.A. concert last Saturday, along with a poorly-lit YouTube video: It’s hard to see here but you can catch glimpses of him. It was obvious that he was an … Continue reading
Cunninlynguists’ “Strange Journey” tour
This tour’s been going for a minute, but there are still some dates left on the eastern seaboard. Get there early for a rare U.S. appearance from Looptroop — remember “Off the Record”?
N.A.S.A.’s “Spacious Thoughts”
It’s crazy that producers are still trying to mimic that Dr. Octagon sound. But maybe that’s the first thing they think of when they hear Kool Keith. Tom Waits also does his growly minstrel thing. Directed and animated by Fluorescent … Continue reading
Nosaj Thing’s “Aquarium”
This track drew major attention when Kid Cudi used it for his A Kid Named Cudi mixtape. The video is over a year old, but it’s indelible enough to warrant a late pass. I’ve already written about Nosaj Thing, and … Continue reading
People Under the Stairs’ “Trippin’ At The Disco”
PUTS gives it up and turns it loose. My only quibble is with their baggy white pants. You got to wear ’em tight, baby! Directed by Chris Zamoscianyk and Thes One. Taken from Carried Away, in stores now.
Flobots working on new album, tour
“Handlebars” group Flobots is working on a new album tentatively titled Survival Story with longtime Beastie Boys producer Mario Caldato, Jr. It should drop in 2010 on Universal Republic. The Colorado band is also in the midst of a late-season … Continue reading
The Wrap Up – November 22, 2009
Someone has to care: Rob Swift remembers Roc Raida (cocaineblunts.com) Google sets Chrome OS launch for 2010 (wired.com) MySpace purchases Imeem (cnet.com) Wale hits top 25 of Billboard charts (rollingstone.com) New Natural Elements album (wernervonwallenrod.blogspot.com) Fweeee!: Sole and the Skyrider … Continue reading
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J-Scrilla’s “No Love”
DC rappers are Wu-Tang’in it: K Beta, X.O., Oddisee, Ra the MC, Judah, T.E.F.L.O.N. and Wordsmith. Like most posse cuts, some bars are better than others. Viewed via CocaineBlunts.com. Taken from J-Scrilla’s Culture of Honor compilation.
Themselves’ “Roman Is As Roman Does”
People are going to compare this to Fantastic Planet, but I’m going to offer Frank Zappa’s Baby Snakes as a possible inspiration. (Look it up!) Directed by Yu Sato of SSSR. Taken from CrownsDown, in stores now.
Bisco Smith’s “Fresh Water”
This one’s a little more low budget than “Morning Breath,” if that’s possible. But it gets a pass. Directed by Hector Nava. Taken from The Broadcast, in stores January 19, 2010.
Themselves back on tour
Themselves, the latest spectacle from Dose One and Jel, travels on in support of their latest album, CrownsDown. Rhymesayers duo Eyedea & Abilities lend support.
Second round of tour dates for Cage
Cage launches his “Depart From Me Round 2” tour next week in Pittsburgh. Half of the dates are for dolo, and the other half are on Less Than Jake’s holiday tour with Fishbone. Between the two runs he’ll cover the … Continue reading
DJ/rupture & Matt Shadetek’s “Solar Life Raft (medley)”
For all my beat heads. The medley features the duo’s “Underwater High Rise,” Nico Mulhy’s “Mothertongue Pt. 1” and Mizz Beats’ “Blue Night.” Directed and animated by Sara Taigher using illustrations by Maria Chiara Di Giorgio. Taken from the mix … Continue reading
Kam Moye’s “Let’s Be Honest”
The rapper formerly known as Supastition spits grown man talk for that VH1 Soul action. Directed by Matt Koza. Taken from Splitting Image, in stores now.
Aaliyah, “Try Again (Belief Remix)”
And now for something different…Aaliyah blends are as common as karaoke singers, but Belief’s remix is actually pretty dope. DJ Steve1der edits the original video to fit the new style. Taken from Belief’s forthcoming mixtape of Aaliyah remixes. Aaliyah, Try … Continue reading