Q-Tip Plans to Release 25th Anniversary Edition Of ‘The Low End Theory’
Q-Tip chats with BBC about new music, forthcoming TV series and 25th anniversary edition of the Low End Theory.
Archive for 2010
Malik 16 Presents Innovative 90’s Themed Mixtape
The homie Malik 16 is good for coming up with creatively themed mixtapes, like his latest project, Shit You Didn’t Think Was Dope to Rap Over ‘Til I Did It. It’s pretty much a 90s themed mixtape that’s part homage part satirical, all that and a bag of chips lol (I couldn’t resist). But seriously, […]
Lady Lyric Exchange: Hedonis Da Amazon x Likwuid x Bang Boogie
Some joints from MCs of the XX variety… Listen first, then download what you like after the jump. Music Playlist at MixPod.com
Video: Lola Monroe – “Men Lie Women Lie” Freestyle
This is off of her up coming mixtape, Bo$$ Bitch’s World II Batteries Not Included. She gets a lot of hate but this woman is on her grind! I recently talked about this with my boy Malik 16. We think one of the reasons why so many female rappers who are on the indie scene […]
For Colored Girls Trailer (Tyler Perry Done Good This Time?)
I. Cannot. Wait. To see this. At first I was nervous when I heard that Tyler Perry (one, a man; two, a sometimes suspect director) was adapting it for film but the trailer looks great! Plus, I spoke to the publicist for the film and she gave it glowing reviews–not just because she was the […]
Internet Douchery: New Music From ‘Charlie Murphy’ And ‘Pootie Tang’
Uncle Ray Ray? Is that you? O_o
Commercial Douchery: Creepy Doll Possessed By Spirits?
This is the creepiest doll commercial ever (it’s from the 60s). Basically, it’s a doll that has human characteristics, like hair that actually “grows.” According to the commercial voice over guy, these homosapien-like qualities were made possible by a voodoo witch doctor named Captain Oogie who can transfer human souls into dolls. Lastly, the dolls […]
Bilal Talks Sophomore LP, Why He Was Never So-Called Neo-Soul
Bilal entered our hearts in 2000 with mellow grooves like “Soul Sista” and “Love It,” during a period when the phrase “Neo-Soul” was attached to any artist who had a jazzy, soulful or earthy vibe (and in most cases, they could actually sing without digital enhancement). His debut album, 1st Born Second, received rave reviews […]
Cool Cruel World Presents Leading Ladies: The Femcee Edition
You want lady rhyme slingers? Then come out to South Paw Tuesday to kick off fashion week by screening Leading Ladies Trois: Femcees, a documentary showcasing female talent in hip-hop created by @CocoaBella of Cool Cruel World. About Leading Ladies (from the press release):
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