Gone but not forgotten. NPR: Gil Scott-Heron died Friday afternoon in New York, his book publisher reported. He was 62. The influential poet and musician is often credited with being one of the progenitors of hip-hop, and is best known for the spoken-word piece “The Revolution Will Not Be Televised.” Scott-Heron was born in Chicago…
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Video: Curren$y Brings Out Freddie Gibbs In Chicago
As I’m sure most of you have heard by now, Gangsta Gibbs showed up at the Metro last night to assist Curren$y in performing the ALC-produced “Scottie Pippens”. Check the 7:24 mark. Last time Gibbs was on stage at the Metro, he performed that very same verse acapella. Bet you didn’t realize that. Speaking of Scottie, who…
Hollywood Holt – The Show (Prod. by Million $ Mano)
Shot & chopped by Elijah Alvarado & J. Seyf for Elephilms. Hollywood Holt goes in over some Mano production for this joint from his upcoming album. 6 minutes, Hollywood you’re on. The Show
Video: Curren$y Brings Out Wiz Khalifa In Chicago
Last night, Spitta’s Jet Life Tour blew through the Windy City, and had the Metro packed to capacity. Upon entering the venue, I was told by a friend that Wiz Khalifa was in the building. Of course I figured it was hearsay, as why would Wiz just randomly be in the Windy City, but much…
R. Kelly – Motivation (Remix)
I don’t think I need to say anything about this. Show ’em how to do it Kellz. Shouts to DJ Moondawg. Motivation
Da Brat feat. Jadakiss – Get It Get It
So So D-Block. Can’t say I saw this one coming. Is it just me, or is Brat rapping better than ever? Da Brat feat. Jadakiss – Get It Get It BottomFeeder
Video: GLC – Got Me Gone
Directed by Nic Collins & Ryan Farmer. Produced by DJ Ayres. Great video. The ism is alive! Today it’s FSDGLC around here. Download his new mixtape here, and be sure to hit his Memorial Day show at Reggie’s on Saturday night.
Mixtape: GLC – Fellowship Of The Ism
As promised, GL delivers his latest mixtape featuring some joints you may have heard before and some you haven’t. Featuring appearances from Tator Chip, Kids These Days, Three 6 Mafia, Cory Mo and a lot more. Hit the jump for the tracklisting and the link to stream/download.
Kidz In The Hall – Break It Down
The Kidz are back. Fresh off the success of their Brain Candy series, Naledge and Double-O rock out on the first single from their new project, Occasion. The EP doesn’t drop until later this summer, but you can Kidz In The Hall in their new reality show with Adidas & Red Bull that will hit…
Mixtape: Twista Presents: GMG: We Workin’
You see the lineup. You’ve seen their recent output. You’ve heard the music. Now comes more proof that Twista and the GMG camp are working. Hard. Need more proof? Check out their latest mixtape featuring 23 new tracks, chock full of exclusives and never-bef0re-heard music from (recent signee) Shawnna, Twista, Skooda Chose, Showtime and the…