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.
Category: Emcees
Mics Do Sound Nice But Some Still Don’t Hear It
BET premiered My Mic Sounds Nice: The Truth About Women in Hip-Hop last night and it was good, really good. I was actually surprised at how good it was. The filmmakers did a superb job conveying the tremendous impact of those of the xx variety on the culture. I didn’t learn anything new but it […]
Writer Reflections: Trina Really Is The Baddest Bitch
Admittedly, I’ve never been a Trina fan. I was always indifferent because I just never clicked with her music enough (with the exception of a song or two). However, she has been the most consistent femcee with a major deal in the last decade as far as putting out consecutive music. I’ve discovered throughout my […]
Is Lauryn Hill Toying With Our Emotions Again?
By this point everyone has posted this but anyway, I stumbled upon this song by Lauryn Hill called “Repercussions,” on The YBF. The folks over there say they were told that this was a demo and most likely won’t be a real song. It sounded beautiful and if it’s any indication that she’s seriously going […]
[Video] Rah Digga – ‘This Ain’t No Lil’ Kid Rap’
Chea! Rah Digga – This Ain’t No Lil’ Kid Rap from Raw Koncept on Vimeo. Check out my interview with her for VIBE HERE
[Video] Nicki Minaj in ‘Your Love’
This is so much better than that “Massive Attack” disaster. Nicki Minaj – New Music – More Music Videos She looked really nice and I loved the Samurai theme. I chuckled at the melodramatic ending but Michael Jai White was definitely a nice touch. What people don’t realize is that Nicki Minaj is a true […]
Meet Likwuid: Queen of the Queendom With Gummy Bears & Champagne
Likwuid is a super talented emcee who I’ve known for a couple of years but didn’t really get to interact with her until last year. She is celebrating the release of her third album, Gummy Bears & Champagne, tomorrow night at Broolyn’s Wealthy Ho$tage. For more info on that you can check her out at […]
Hip-Hop Divas: Meet Bless Roxwell & Cynical Smith
The million dollar question seems to be where are the women in hip-hop, but they’re hiding in plain site. Get to know Bless Roxwell, an MC and entrepreneur, and Cynical Smith a filmmaker, Duck Down affiliate and an entrepreneur. These women created their own lanes when the typical paths wouldn’t open. They talk about why […]
Femcee Files: Meet Akilah Brock
I want y’all to start meeting some of the female rappers out there since the million dollar question is, “Where are all the female rappers?” They’re everywhere, just pay attention!
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