Video- People Under The Stairs Vimby

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PUTS discuss origins and the benefits of today's artistic freedom from not needing to be on a label

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THE BERRICS PRESENTS HIPHOP HISTORY 101: THE BEASTIE BOYS

Dante talks some of the origins and hs early connection with the Beastie Boys in the the NYC punk scene.
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Video: Who Is Bobbito Garcia?

RH TV: Who is Bobbito Garcia? from Ruby Hornet on Vimeo.

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Pro-Keds x Bobbito Royal Flash Video

PRO-KEDS X BOBBITO: ROYAL FLASH RELEASE from PK09 on Vimeo.

Bobbito Garcia, aka ‘Kool Bob Love’, discusses his upcoming Pro-Keds’ Royal Flash release, in celebration of the 30 year anniversary of the Royal Flash, aka ‘The Add On’.

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V-Stylez feat. Royce Da 5′9″, Rapper Big Pooh, Elzhi & Phat Kat - Clash Of The Titans

V-Stylez feat. Royce Da 5′9″, Rapper Big Pooh, Elzhi & Phat Kat - Clash Of The Titans

Nas and Damian Marley

A press release went out today about Nas and Damian Marley’s upcoming collaborative album, Distant Relatives, due out June 23rd. It looks like Esco is going to channel his character in Belly and take it back to Africa. This might actually turn out pretty great.
The important portion of the press release is after the jump.
The album features the signature instrumentation and musicianship of Marley with the hard hitting beats and lyrics of Nas. Throughout the course of their musical careers, the duo has taught each other and always admired each other’s style. Since first meeting in 1996 the two artists have shared a mutual respect and camaraderie that was most recently showcased on “Road to Zion,” a standout track from Damian’s critically acclaimed album, Welcome to Jamrock. After having such a positive experience working together, they have now joined forces again for Distant Relatives.
The album title refers not only to the bond of Nas and Damian, but the bond to their African ancestry, which inspired the album both musically and lyrically. “Africa is the backbone of the world and the foundation of everything and Africans are in a situation where they need help more than anywhere else,” notes Damian Marley. “We know there are dire situations here in America but when you look at America—with public libraries and free education—these are not opportunities most Africans have. It’s a completely different scale of trying to help people. As humans beings, we’re part of a human family.”
Nas agrees, “As an American, we have so much even in a so-called recession that a neighborhood like Queensbridge or Red Hook is Beverly Hills compared to the way people are living in Nigeria, Sierre Leone, and Ghana,” says the emcee. “So obviously if we making records with that theme, there’s gonna be things I want to build on. I think Africa has a lot to teach us.”

The Roots "The Next Movement" (Live @ the Highline Ballroom)

The Roots "The Next Movement" Live @ The Jam from Okayplayer on Vimeo.

The Roots new residency in NYC has them doing their ongoint "The Jam" at the Highline. This will continue their past tradition of live jam sessoins with collabs from up and coming artists that they've done at the Wetlands and Five Spot

Kid Cudi Interview

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Interview With Asher Roth

Asher Roth Interview on Joyengine.com from anthony hull on Vimeo.

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Crooked I- If you ever hear me

MTV News was just given a brand-new Crooked I song, fresh out of the studio. The track, called “If You Ever Hear Me,” was produced by King Tech, who co-hosts “The Wake Up Show” with our very own Sway. The track has Crooked asking for MCs to bring back the great feelings that legends such as Kool G. Rap and Public Enemy used to bring in their golden era. The West Coast MC also calls for his peers to stop biting other rappers, talks about his plight in the music biz and promises to have major impact if he gets his big break in the game.

“Got my first deal and they pulled out my arteries,” he raps. “Shot me in the heart, I mean they killed the best apart of me/ … Last year, I was sick of the music/ Now I’m twice that.”

Crooked I - If You Ever Hear Me (Clean MTVNews Rip)


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Dark Knight

After being one of the last people on the planet to see the new Batman movie, I have to say that I was thooroughly impressed. Heath Ledger was incredible as the Joker, giving Jack a good fight fo the spot. It was my first IMAX experience, which I liked, though I just wish I could've gotten thhere a bit earlier and not been in the 5th row. All in all it was a good time.