You think Hip-Hop is dead? 9th Wonder, Talib Kweli and Pharoahe Monch don’t. The three like-minded guardians of the culture have come together to form an independent company to distribute Hip-Hop artists who they believe represent the ethos of the music they (and we) have come to love. The company will be called Indie 500. Here’s a video where 9th, Talib and Pharoahe discuss the mission of the venture and what to expect.

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