VIDEO: Saigon - What A Life

I'm a little late on this but Saigon's 'What A Life' beat, and rhymes for that matter, are too dope of a 90's throwback to not post this. I'd love a Pac verse over this. I haven't said that in a decade.

VIDEO: Pharoahe Monch - Welcome To The Terrordome

Pharoahe Monch remade Public Enemy's classic 'Welcome To The Terrordome' for his album a while back. Unexpectedly here's a video for it, guerilla/low budget style, but it's hard to do anything wrong with this song.

LISTEN: Rich Boy - Drop ft. Polow Da Don

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Polow Da Don basically gives us his take on 'A Millie' with this new Rich Boy single.


Photo by Angela Boatwright

NEWS: Surprise Diddy Set Tonight @ Busta Rhymes Knitting Factory Show

Tonight's Busta Rhymes show at the tiny Knitting Factory will feature a surprise set by Diddy. And his flipcam I bet.

Wednesday Oct 29, 8pm
Busta Rhymes & Pacific Division & Diddy @ Knitting Factory NYC
Special opening DJ set by Mick Boogie!
FREE RSVP by texting BUSTA or PACDIV to 66937.
Space is VERY limited, please arrive early.
No guaranteed admission. (directions + info)


Update: I was right, but Diddy decided last minute not to show. Boo!

LISTEN: Coldplay + Jay-Z = Viva La Hova

DOWNLOAD Coldplay + Jay-Z = Viva La Hova [FullMixtape] (MP3)

Mick Boogie and Terry Urban got together for a project that mashes up friends and sometimes collaborators Jay-Z and Coldplay: Viva La Hova. Check the tracklist over at Eskay's and download above.

VIDEO: Dallas Penn Interviews Donny Goines

The bearded one of Interns Celebrities interviews Mr. Donny Goines.

Part 1


Part 2

VIDEO: Donny Goines - Can't Fit In My Shoes

Simple but dope new video by the likes of Donny Goines, who by the way should've made the XXL cover (see previous post). Directed by Court Dunn.


Donny Goines - Can't Fit In My Shoes [OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO] from Restless Films on Vimeo.

NEWS: Mickey Factz Makes XXL Cover

Look at that! Our boy Mickey Factz on the cover of XXL Mag. Via Eskay who also has the other variants (comic book lingo for you non-nerds).

VIDEO: Distrakt - Fire Escape

This song is 1996 style dope so bear with me while you watch the first nearly 2 minutes of story set up without any music. The video is what you get when you mix up Star Wars, exploitation movies, Wu-Tang, comic book references, japanimation and Hip Hop. Distrakt did the editing, directing, beats and rhymes himself.

LISTEN: Eminem - I’m Having A Relapse

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Eminem performed at a small book launch event yesterday and here's a new rhyme he just released on Shade 45. Oh yea, he's definitely back, but for how long. It's interesting to see the opposite of the flood-the-market-with-music work very well also. I've always been a fan of Em as an MC, but not so much of his albums, yet I'm thrilled to just even hear this dope rhyme over an alright beat. The flow goes on forever.

Update: Apparently this promotional Eminem track that was liberally spread on radio and online led to my post being deleted by blogger. It's not even a track that's for sale or ever will be for sale, just a promo to promote his book. This is ridiculous and I'm pretty sure Em's team had nothing to do with it. Google it, you can still find the track, as it was intended to be found. Blogger, you've dissappointed me, not even a warning or info request, just deleting a post?! And again, for a non-commercial track?

NEWS: Method Man & Redman Tour Dates

Method Man & Redman’s Blackout 2 is set for a December release as they will launch their Still High Tour tomorrow, October 17th at the Nokia Theatre. All dates below.



STILL HIGH TOUR DATES
Fri-Oct 17, 2008 New York, NY – Nokia Theatre
Tue-Oct 21, 2008 Bloomington IN – Bluebird
Wed-Oct 22, 2008 Covington, KY – Mad Hatter
Thu-Oct 23, 2008 Detroit, MI – Crofoot Ballroom
Fri-Oct 24, 2008 Chicago, IL – House of Blues
Mon-Oct 27, Minneapolis, MN – First Ave
Wed-Oct 29, Denver, CO – Ogden
Thu-Oct 30, Aspen, CO – Belly Up
Fri-Oct 31, Salt Lake City, UT – Murray Theatre
Sun-Nov 2, Bellingham, WA – WMU – Viking Union
Tue-Nov 4, Portland, OR – Roseland
Wed-Nov 5, Seattle, WA – Showbox SODO
Thu-Nov 6, Arcata, CA – Humboldt St. Univ
Fri-Nov 7, San Fran, CA – Grand Ballroom
Sat-Nov 8, Santa Cruz, CA – The Catalyst
Sun-Nov 9, Petaluma, CA – Phoenix Theater
Tue-Nov 11, Los Angeles, CA – House of Blues
Thu-Nov 13, San Diego, CA – Cane’s
Fri-Nov 14, Phoenix, AZ – Marquee Theater
Sat-Nov 15, Albuquerque, NM – ALB Convention CTR
Sun-Nov 16, Dallas, TX – House of Blues
Tue-Nov 18, Austin, TX – Stubbs Waller Creek Amp
Wed-Nov 19, Houston, TX – House of Blues
Fri-Nov 21, Athens, GA – Georgia Theater
Sat-Nov 22, Asheville, NC – Orange Peel
Sun-Nov 23, Carrboro, NC – Cats Cradle
Tue-Nov 25, Norfolk, VA – Norva Theatre
Wed-Nov 26, Washington, DC – 9:30 Club
Fri-Nov 28, Asbury Park, NJ – Stony Pony
Sat-Nov 29, Philadelphia, PA – Trocadero
Sun-Dec 2, 2008 Baltimore, MD – Sonar
Sat-Dec 3, 2008 Richmond, VA – Toads Place
Thu-Dec 4, Burlington, VT – Higher Ground
Fri-Dec 5, Worchester, MA – Palladium
Wed-Dec 10, New Haven, CT – Toad’s Place
Fri-Dec 12, Providence, RI – Lupos

VIDEO: Donny Goines BARS Ep. 22 Ft. Theo, Mr. Mecca, Mista Mista and Punch

Donny Goines keeps going and going.



Bars Bonus Segment Ft. Nakim

VIDEO: Termanology - 93 Till Infinity Freestyle

Termanology over one of the best beats ever.

LISTEN: Lil' Wayne & The Roots - A Millie (live)

DOWNLOAD Lil' Wayne & The Roots - A Millie (live) (MP3)

Live in Miami last night. Questlove is doing all those "amillie" parts vocally while drumming. From his Twitter: many things i can do on my day job and 90% of you seen em: talk and jokes while drumming, pick my hair and bandlead, penalize frank or the guilty party and not lose the beat, even blogged and posted on okayplayer.com while drumming
girlfriend once made me a sandwich and i dropped nary a crumb while i played 16th notes
but ladies and gents...a first in my 20 years as a Root....i got stumped, i cannot drum and sing "AMILLIEAMILLEAMMILLIEAMILAMILAMILAMILAMILLIEAMILLIEAMILLEAMMILLIE" at the same time, never in my life have i ever prayed for a moment to pass. i can do 200 crunches w/o bitching even deal w/ moms crying i dont call her enough, but i really thought i couldn't make it through this song without turning purple. much thanks to Weeze for holding us down.

VIDEO: Murs - Can It Be

Off the solid, and at time awesome, Murs for President.

VIDEO: Donny Goines BARS Ep. 21 Feat Liaison, D. Chambers & Math Hoffa

The hardest working man in Hip Hop is back with episode 21. If your in the NY area be sure to get out to B.A.R.S Live at the Knitting Factory Oct. 28th with Mr. Donny, Mickey Factz, Skyzoo, A. Pinks, Torae, NYOIL, Dame Grease, Amanda Diva, K Salaam, Sha Stimilu, Panama, Esso and many more. Great Hip Hop for a great cause.

LISTEN: Praverb - Blessed With The Gift

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Praverb is back with this Teddy Roxpin produced track that combines battle lyrics and spiritual aspects. Lots of sports references, including a Kimbo one about him going down after a jab the other night. Just another really dope track from an underrated MC.

VIDEO: Kanye West - Love Lockdown

Kanye West debuted the new 'Love Lockdown' video on....Ellen. I love Ellen. 'Ye once again pushes the boundaries in Hip Hop video land. Wow @ those neon colored girls.

NEWS: Hip Hop Lives Tour Dates

There's a new Hip Hop Live! Tour coming up, this time featuring Talib Kweli, David Banner, Little Brother, and B.O.B. performing with The Rhythm Roots All-Stars. More info over @ Sony.com/HipHopLiveTour. By the way, The Rhythm Roots All Stars are a collective of the industries best musicians, who have performed/recorded with such notables as Black Eyed Peas, Christina Aguilera, Justin Timberlake, Outkast, etc.

Tour Dates:
(w/ Little Brother supporting)
10/08/08 Fox Theater, Boulder, CO
10/10/08 First Avenue, Minneapolis, MN
10/13/08 Bluebird, Bloomington, IN
10/16/08 Revolution, Ft. Lauderdale, FL
(w/ BOB supporting)
10/18/08 Georgia Theatre, Athens, GA
10/19/08 Orange Peel, Asheville, NC
10/20/08 9:30 Club, Washington DC
10/21/08 Trocadero, Philadelphia, PA
10/24/08 Showcase Live, Boston, MA
10/25/08 Nokia Theatre, NYC, NY

VIDEO: Common - Universal Mind Control ft. Pharrell

It feels like actually came out about a month ago, but it didn't. Pharrell takes Common into Michael/Janet future land. It's doper than I'd think it would be on paper.

VIDEO: Brooklyn Academy Perform W/ Keith Murray & Jean Grey

Performed live at Southpaw in Park Slope, Brooklyn.

Brooklyn Academy - Hide ft Keith Murray


Brooklyn Academy - Raise Ya Hands ft Jean Graw

VIDEO: The Roots On Registering To Vote

VIDEO: ScholarMan - Passin' Me By 2008

Off of The Pull Forward EP Vol. 2. This is a tribute to The Pharcyde's original classicand the video features Agatha Jazmin. Dope track.

VIDEO: Palin Scares Diddy

Best. Diddy. Blog. Yet. Not that is that much of an accomplishment, but this is entertainment and truth right here.

VIDEO: Donny Goines BARS Ep. 20 ft Mazzi

VIDEO: Joe Budden - Touch And Go

This is Joe Budden going late-era LL Cool J on us with a club track for the ladies. It's unfortunately even more misguided than some of LL's moves. Joe can do a lot better than this generic 2001 crap.

'Touch And Go' was initially supposed to be the lead-single for Joe's sophomore LP, Padded Room, but because of some developments Joe has recorded a new lead-single which is so dope, the label and Joe decided to push Padded Room back to 2-24-09, to give the new single a push at radio and video. Now, 'Touch And Go' resurfaces as the lead-single to Joe's "pre-quel" to Padded Room, Halfway House which will be released on 10-28-08.