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Joe Budden Has Made 1 Of The Biggest Moves In Podcasting (Again)

Joe Budden Has Made 1 Of The Biggest Moves In Podcasting (Again)

The Joe Budden Podcast with Rory & Mal (and Parks) is officially off of Spotify. While many listeners and Hip-Hop fans speculated that the former MC would take his show to a high-profile competitor, the Jersey City representative and cohorts have opted to go DIY instead. While taking a breather... Read more
September 29, 2020 Fresh
Stretch & Bobbito Release An Album That Honors Some Of Hip-Hop’s Building Blocks

Stretch & Bobbito Release An Album That Honors Some Of Hip-Hop’s Building Blocks

Stretch Armstrong and Bobbito Garcia are legends in the culture of Hip-Hop. The duo began their careers in radio on Columbia University’s WKCR radio station. Their late-night show helped jump-start iconic Rap careers by featuring the then-unsigned likes of Nas, JAY-Z, Wu-Tang Clan, Eminem, Big L, Biggie Smalls, Fugees, Big... Read more
January 17, 2020 Audio, Video
Yasiin Bey & Talib Kweli Detail How Black Star’s Upcoming Album Came To Be

Yasiin Bey & Talib Kweli Detail How Black Star’s Upcoming Album Came To Be

For nearly two years, Hip-Hop fans have heard bits and pieces surrounding a second album by Black Star. In February of 2018, Yasiin Bey (fka Mos Def) told concert-goers in Colorado that he and Talib Kweli were recording. “New Black Star with Madlib, Talib Kweli, Yasiin, coming soon!,” said the... Read more
December 10, 2019 Fresh
In 1992, Paris Made A Tribute To Black Women That Endures Today

In 1992, Paris Made A Tribute To Black Women That Endures Today

While Gangsta Rap was at its height with acts like N.W.A, Geto Boys and Ice-T leading the charge, other crews such as A Tribe Called Quest, Ultramagnetic MC's and De La Soul were intriguing listeners with cerebral wordplay and quirky, inventive rhyme patterns. Somewhere in between, stood Rap revolutionaries like... Read more
January 31, 2019 Do Remember
Takeover: JAY-Z & Beyonce Just Released An Album. It’s Their World Now (Video)

Takeover: JAY-Z & Beyonce Just Released An Album. It’s Their World Now (Video)

Following two confessional albums that put some vulnerable moments of their relationship and marriage on public display, JAY-Z and Beyoncé unite for a collaborative album. Today (June 16), The Carters released their first ever joint project, a nine-track effort with no warning. The move comes as the superstar couple is... Read more
June 16, 2018 Audio, Video
Virgil Abloh Becomes First African American Artistic Director At Louis Vuitton

Virgil Abloh Becomes First African American Artistic Director At Louis Vuitton

Ever since Hip-Hop culture glorified the idea of being "paid in full," Louis Vuitton has become a status symbol of style and success in the community. In the '90s, Raekwon sported a Louis satchel when he was photographed alongside Ghostface Killah in Supreme tees. Busta Rhymes has donned several suits... Read more
March 27, 2018 Lifestyle, News, Video
Alchemist Dug Samples In Paris Record Stores Then Made An EP With Local MCs (Audio)

Alchemist Dug Samples In Paris Record Stores Then Made An EP With Local MCs (Audio)

Lush, abundant, playful; these three words perfectly describe Paris L.A. Bruxelles the recent project by acclaimed producer (and MC) Alchemist. This project sees him team up with a crew of French-language rappers. DOOM & Alchemist Together Is Two Thumbs Up For Hip-Hop (Audio) Released via Red Bull Music Academy/Konbini Radio, the project... Read more
September 23, 2017 Audio
Kanye West Ends Show After Learning Kim Kardashian Was Held At Gunpoint (Video)

Kanye West Ends Show After Learning Kim Kardashian Was Held At Gunpoint (Video)

This weekend, two major festivals were being held in the New York City area. The Roots hosted their first ever New York version of their annual picnic, featuring D'Angelo, Wu-Tang Clan, Swizz Beatz, EPMD, The Jungle Brothers, Big Daddy Kane, and many others. Across the river, in Queens, the Meadows... Read more
October 3, 2016 News
Conscious Daughters Gave Us Somethin’ To Ride To And It’s Forever Fonky (Video)

Conscious Daughters Gave Us Somethin’ To Ride To And It’s Forever Fonky (Video)

In the canon of G-Funk, several names come to mind: DJ Quik, Warren G, Snoop Dogg, Tupac and, of course, Dr. Dre. Even unexpected artists like Talib Kweli and Masta Ace have delved in the genre. However, one of the most unheralded G-Funk gems comes courtesy of a female duo... Read more
April 21, 2016 Do Remember
Aloe Blacc Remembers Michael Brown, Eric Garner, Trayvon Martin, Paris & More This Christmas (Video)

Aloe Blacc Remembers Michael Brown, Eric Garner, Trayvon Martin, Paris & More This Christmas (Video)

Aloe Blacc has released a stunning and powerful video for his song, "Merry Christmas Mr. Brown." The song is a wistful reflection about a number of the tragic losses that have become emblazoned in our minds over the last few years. Specifically, he pays tribute to Michael Brown, Eric Garner,... Read more
December 10, 2015 Video
Around the World, Street Art is Embracing Paris & Celebrating Its Resiliency

Around the World, Street Art is Embracing Paris & Celebrating Its Resiliency

The recent terrorist attacks in Paris have dominated international headlines, and while certainly not the only incidents of tragedy happening in the world today, tributes to the city, its victims, and its spirit have loomed large. Since the November 13 events, millions across social media platforms voiced support, and now... Read more
November 23, 2015 Lifestyle
Anonymous Has Placed ISIS In Its Crosshairs As Retribution for Paris Tragedy (Video)

Anonymous Has Placed ISIS In Its Crosshairs As Retribution for Paris Tragedy (Video)

The world's most infamous group of hackers, Anonymous, is once again using its skill set to bring down ISIS (Islamic State or Iraq & Syria), the group purported to be involved in the horrendous attacks in Paris on November 13. Anonymous, colloquially known as "hacktivists," have a pedigree that reads... Read more
November 17, 2015 Lifestyle
Yasiin Bey Addresses The Tragedy in Paris & Releases a Powerful Song (Audio)

Yasiin Bey Addresses The Tragedy in Paris & Releases a Powerful Song (Audio)

Yasiin Bey has a residence in Paris and has deep connections to the city. As a practicing Muslim, he also has deep connections to Islam. Bey has always been one of Hip-Hop's most intelligent and outspoken activists, both in lyrics and deed, and he's given a 21-minute interview that is... Read more
November 14, 2015 Audio
Watch A 40 Minute Run The Jewels Set In An Old Parisian Train Station (Video)

Watch A 40 Minute Run The Jewels Set In An Old Parisian Train Station (Video)

Filmed by French team La Blogothéque, Killer Mike and El-P transform a decommissioned train station in Paris known as La Recyclerie into a Hip-Hop hotbed as the MCs perform tracks from their recently released collaborative project, Run The Jewels 2. For close to 40 minutes the rapping duo tear up... Read more
January 27, 2015 Fresh, Video
Bas Heads To Paris From JFK To Charles de Gaulle (Video)

Bas Heads To Paris From JFK To Charles de Gaulle (Video)

When Bas met future label mate J. Cole, he became the first rapper outside of his friends to compliment him on his abilities and went on to sign him as one of the first artists on Dreamville Records. That was in 2009. Bas went on to release a few successful... Read more
July 16, 2014 Fresh, Video
Here’s Some Previously Unreleased D’Angelo That Will Get You Jonesing for More (Audio)

Here’s Some Previously Unreleased D’Angelo That Will Get You Jonesing for More (Audio)

Few artists have had such a huge impact on music with such a small catalog of recordings as D'Angelo. Both Brown Sugar and Voodoo are revered and considered by many to be classics but, sadly, D has not released a new album since 2000. That will change (sorta) next week... Read more
March 21, 2014 Throwback
Redman and Method Man Rock Paris (Full Concert Video)

Redman and Method Man Rock Paris (Full Concert Video)

You may have caught this concert before. If so, it's still great holiday viewing and, if not, get ready to be entertained by 2 Hip-Hop heavyweights leaving it all on the stage. The dynamic duo of Redman and Method Man made their way to Paris last year and rocked out... Read more
November 28, 2013 Throwback
James Brown Live in Paris (Video)

James Brown Live in Paris (Video)

Happy belated birthday to James Brown. The Godfather of Soul, whose music was a staple of early hip-hop samples, would have celebrated his 80th birthday on May 3rd. To celebrate the legend, the folks at OKP found a video of an entire concert he did in Paris in 1971 with... Read more
May 5, 2013 Video
Crooked I and Joell Ortiz freestyle in Paris (Video)

Crooked I and Joell Ortiz freestyle in Paris (Video)

Crooked I and Joell Ortiz dropped 2 hot a capella verses in Paris recently in front of the Eiffel Tower (skipping the obvious Watch the Throne reference...kinda). Check out the video. Related: Pusha T, Joell Ortiz & Raekwon – Tick Tock (from The Man with the Iron Fists soundtrack) (Audio)... Read more
September 14, 2012 Video
An evening in Paris with Talib Kweli (Video)

An evening in Paris with Talib Kweli (Video)

Here's a very cool interview of Talib Kweli. It has some gems about how he prepares for and executes his shows and contains scenic footage of Paris, where the interview was conducted. Check it out below. Related: Talib Kweli presents Black Star Live (Video)... Read more
May 3, 2012 Food for Thought, Video
Yasiin Bey (pka Mos Def) – Forever Alive & Sexy Sax Man (Video)

Yasiin Bey (pka Mos Def) – Forever Alive & Sexy Sax Man (Video)

Yasiin Bey (pka Mos Def) performed a bunch of new songs in Paris a few weeks ago. A couple of videos dropped previously and now here are 2 additional songs. Check out his performances of Forever Alive & Sexy Sax Man below. Previously: Yasiin Bey - Niggas in Poorest (Video)... Read more
March 19, 2012 Video