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Last month, Dru Ha and his troops marched into the Music Hall of Williamsburg for their annual holiday show. Here’s the highlights featuring Talib Kweli, Sean Price, Pharoahe Monch, Buckshot, Smif-N-Wessun, Skyzoo, Flatbush Zombies, and DyMe-A-DuZiN. Ain’t nobody fresher than their clik.

Smif-N-Wessun and Memphis Bleek position themselves in front of the green screen for their new video. The song is good, but if the visual was shot outdoors, it would’ve made it a lot better. Be sure to purchase Monumental here.

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No matter the time, Pete Rock, Tek, Steele and Buckshot Shorty deliver their latest video. Do remember: Pete Rock and Smif’s joint album, Monumental is available now.

If you’re ever in the city of New York, Pete Rock, Tek and Steele will be more than happy to take you around town. Directed by Derek Pike. Get on this tour bus and pick up Monumental.

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Outside the New York Criminal Court earlier today, Pete Rock spoke to The Urban Daily on the police brutality incident, in which the producer claims officers even assaulted his wife and step daughter. Tuesday night, the NYPD harassed fans after Pete Rock and Smif-N-Wessun‘s Monumental release party at Tammany Hall.

Earlier: Statement

Currently, at New York Criminal Court for a press conference addressing the incident, Pete Rock, Tek and Steele have released an official statement in regards to the NYPD’s attack on fans during Tuesday’s show at Tammany Hall.

On Tuesday, June 28th, Pete Rock, Tek & Steele (of Smif N Wessun) were celebrating the release of their collaborative album, ‘Monumental.’ It was a peaceful gathering inside of a sold-out Tammany Hall (lower-east side Manhattan, NY) to see the group perform new music from the project. Earlier in the evening some guests wanted to enter the event but were turned away by the management and bouncers employed by the club. A minor argument ensued, but eventually was diffused by the bouncers. Thirty minutes after that minor skirmish 15-20 uniformed Police Officers from the 7th precinct arrived at the venue. Shortly after even more uniformed officers arrived. The officers then hurried into the club and began macing and assaulting individuals inside the club, dragging one of them out and pummeling him directly in front of the club. Present at the event were artists, industry tastemakers, fans, photographers, and cameramen. Several people began filming and recording the unprovoked brutality, much to the dismay of the police. The officers then began to mace and assault anyone within arms length, including several women. Kenneth Montgomery, the group’s attorney, who was in attendance at the event, stated that the Police “behavior was unjustified, unprovoked, and simply barbaric considering there was no provocation.” Pete Rock, Tek and Steele fortunately were not harmed, however some of their friends & family were assaulted by the Police. The group’s attorney, Kenneth Montgomery, is addressing the situation now with local community leaders & is available for comment with more detailed information.

Previously: Smif-N-Wessun Speak On NYPD Incident

Pete Rock and Smif-N-Wessun celebrated the release of Monumental last night at the Tammany Hall in NYC’s Lower East Side. After the show, chaos sparked between clubgoers and the NYPD outside. Clips from the show after the jump.

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For the latest Restless Films x Nah Right‘s “One Shot” series, Pete, Tek, Steele, Ghost and Sean P go hard for their latest video. Directed by Court Dunn. Monumental available today.

Chocolate Boy Wonder and Smif-N-Wessun’s joint LP is shaping up nicely and today they bring forth their latest cut featuring Sean Price, Rock and Bun B. Don’t forget, Monumental drops June 28.

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