Seanwaur vs. Pharoahe Monch (Video)
Here's a hilarious interview of Pharoahe Monch, done as a parody of a Nardwaur video. Check out Seanwaur vs. Pharoahe Monch below. Related: Pharoahe Monch – Damage (Audio)... Read more
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Ghostface Killah, M.O.P. & Pharoahe Monch – Black Out
The Man With the Iron Fists is about to be the best soundtrack of the year, hands down. The latest release to drop from the album is Black Out featuring Ghostface Killah, M.O.P. and Pharoahe Monch. Get this goodness. Related: Pusha T, Joell Ortiz & Raekwon – Tick Tock (from... Read more
Here’s our playlist of the Best Hip-Hop of September. You can listen to the entire compilation below (Audio)
Before we get too deep into October, let's take a look back at some of the music that dropped in September. Here's a playlist of some of the Best Hip-Hop of September. You'll hear music from Pharoahe Monch, Raekwon, Ghostface Killah, Freddie Gibbs, Kanye West, Pusha T, Big Sean, Jeah... Read more
Pharoahe Monch – Damage
Pharoahe Monch is back with some new heat. Check out Damage. Related: Slaughterhouse, Pharoahe Monch, Freeway and more perform in NYC (Video)... Read more
Pharoahe Monch & Jean Grae experience South Africa (Video)
Pharoahe Monch & Jean Grae recently performed in South Africa and some of their travels were captured on film. Here's a short video with some performance footage and an interview where they discuss the impact the experience had on them. Check it out below. Related: Pharoahe Monch - Still Standing... Read more
Here’s an incredibly dope interview of the legendary Pharoahe Monch where he discusses his history, his first big paycheck, the type of student he was in school, what’s was in his pockets at the time, what he’s been listening too and much, much more. Hot! Check it out. (Video)
MASSIVE PROPS: Montreality. Previously: Pharoahe Monch - Still Standing ft Jill Scott (Video) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m9AJ_a6qNto... Read more
!Mayday! – Death March (Remix) ft Pharoahe Monch & Stat Quo
Pharoahe Monch lends a more laid-back than normal verse to !Mayday! but it is FIRE. Check out the remix to !Mayday!'s Death March, also featuring Stat Quo.... Read more
Pharoahe Monch – Still Standing ft Jill Scott (Video)
Still Standing featuring Jill Scott is the latest video from Pharoahe Monch. Check it out.... Read more
Check out our 175+ song playlist of the best hip-hop 2011 had to offer (in chronological order). You’ll hear music from Kendrick Lamar, DJ Quik, Pete Rock and Smiff N Wessun, XV, Action Bronson, Common, Curren$y, The Roots, Saigon, Bumpy Knuckles, Big K.R.I.T., Bun B, Asher Roth, Phonte, Reks, Raekwon, Stalley, Pusha T, Wale, Zion I, Smoke DZA, Busta Rhymes, J. Cole, Jean Grae, Statik Selektah, Talib Kweli, Mos Def, Yelawolf, Pharoahe Monch and far too many other great artists to name.
The music speaks for itself. Press play and let it ride or click here to see the playlist and pick your own order. Either way, enjoy the good notes of 2011.... Read more
Here’s a look at the 20 most important hip-hop record labels of all time, starting with #20: Rawkus Records.
Before record labels were considered "the enemy" their brands actually meant something. Artists dreamed of being on the same label as the MCs they grew up idolizing and some labels had such credibility fans would buy the record just because it was on that label. Over the next several days... Read more
Here’s a playlist of songs that have focused a critical eye on the status quo and expressed a desire for something better. Some of the names you would expect (Public Enemy, Talib Kweli, Common, Lupe Fiasco, 2Pac) and others might surprise you (Jay-Z, Eminem, Kanye West). Regardless of whether or not you share their views or not, it’s food for thought in these interesting times.
With the global economy in chaos, people are standing up for their beliefs across the world. The many "Occupy" protests are just a few examples of this. Throughout time, music has played an important role in such movements. Hip-hop was that voice of unrest for many in the 80's and... Read more
Here is a mix of the most underrated MCs of all time, according to YOU. You’ll find music from Black Thought, Phonte, Lauryn Hill, J-Live, Big Daddy Kane, Pharoahe Monch, Ras Kass, Big Pun, AZ, Devin the Dude, Big L, MF Doom, Guru, Blu, Kool G. Rap, Elzhi, Jean Grae, Ghostface Killah, Mos Def, Redman, Talib Kweli, MC Lyte, Common and more.
We asked. You answered. Check it out.... Read more
Here’s another Back in the Day Mix. This one features a lot of joints from the late 90’s and early 00’s. You’ll find music from Mos Def, Talib Kweli, Pharoahe Monch, Common, Sadat X, Grand Puba, Gang Star, Method Man, Black Star, De La Soul, Lauryn Hill, Ludacris, Clipse, Outkast, M.O.P. and many more.
Enjoy. Ambrosia For Heads Millenium Mix by Parfit on Mixcloud... Read more
Here’s a dope interview of Pharoahe Monch from HypeTrakTV. Check it out.
http://vimeo.com/25416891 Here's a description of the video from HypeTrakTV: We had the opportunity to meet with Pharaohe Monch a few weeks ago and speak to him on a wide range of topics stemming from his early beginnings into the hip-hop game, onto his life long battle with asthma and how... Read more
The videos from Pharoahe Monch’s W.A.R. album have been on the same level as the tracks–top notch.
They are shot elegantly and come with compelling stories. Black Hand Side ft Styles P & Phonte is the latest. Check it out. Also, if you missed it, check out the short film Pharoahe did for Clap (One Day).... Read more
Quietly, a lot of good hip-hop has dropped (or leaked) over the last few months. Here are a couple of playlists with some of the better joints. On this one, you’ll find Pusha T, J. Cole, Kidz in the Hall, Rapper Big Pooh, Phonte, Kendrick Lamar, Big K.R.I.T., Chuuwee, Pharoahe Monch and others.
It has more meditative, darker beats--think 9th Wonder-type music. Click here for the second playlist.... Read more
Here’s a cool interview where Pharoahe Monch reflects on working with Nate Dogg to create the classic Oh No.
This was one of the few East Coast joints that Nate Dogg blessed. Sucker Free Here's Oh No: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bYrmop7g2cU... Read more
Here are some random musings from SXSW.
Hip-Hop is alive and well in Austin, TX this week. If you're not up on South By Southwest (SXSW) it is a music festival that has been around for decades. It is now the world's biggest music conference. It has traditionally catered to indie rock but over the last few... Read more
It’s a great day for lyricists. Next up is Pharoahe Monch.
The song is called Assassins (guess he and J. Cole are on the same wavelength these days) and features Jean Grae and Royce Da 5'9". Oh yeah...the beat is fire too! Pharoahe's album drops next week on the indie tip. Support good music.... Read more
Pharoahe Monch had a strong return with the song Clap a few months ago. Here’s the video.
It's not your everyday visual though. Pharoahe laces us with a 10-min short film. Check it out. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VG_iDZbSZ3I&feature=player_embedded#at=205... Read more
Pharoahe Monch, Styles P and Phonte…get ready for Black Hand Side.
This is vintage--hot track #2 from Pharoahe Monch's upcoming W.A.R. (We Are Renegades) album. Don't get TOO excited about Phonte though. He's singing, not rapping but he sounds good. Click here to download.... Read more
Pharoahe Monch’s Clap (One Day) sounds like it could have been produced by DJ Premier. The track has Primo’s signature boom bap.
The track is actually produced by M-Phazes and features Showtyme and DJ Boogie Blind. Click here to download. Pharoahe's biggest track is Simon Says (Get the f*ck up), but like Clap, much of his material has had a political theme. Here's one of my favorites, The Truth ft Common and... Read more