You know, I still haven’t seen the play. Damn. Anyway, the video above has Philly’s favorite drummer waxing poetic over the African music legend. He also breaks down the hip-hop artists who have sampled his work. Footage provided by Knitting Factory Records who are re-releasing Fela’s entire catalogue. Already available is the “Chop N’ Quench” collection of 6 CDs from 1964-1974 at fela.net. Give the gift of music. Ha.

During Wasalu’s tour stop in the outback, he spoke with The Age to discuss past label conflicts and satisfying his core audience.”I don’t want to be Jay-Z and be worth $400 million and perform on every awards show,” he says. “It’s getting in touch with somebody who needs to improve their self-esteem. As opposed to driving a Bentley and putting some chains on.” LupE.N.D.

Here’s a spankin’ new leak from Freddie’s mixtape, Str8 Killa No Filla. Fred recited the first verse a couple weeks ago on Anglea Yee’s morning show. Good to hear it in its entirety. Call us crazy, but that chick at the very end sounds awfully familiar.

There’s been a gang of behind the scenese video from here, there, and everywhere, but here’s some image stills from Rik Cordero’s stimulating visual. Now if we could just get our greedy hands on a joint from the album to share. Hmm.

Khaled’s hip-hop hodgepodge continues with another leak off Victory. Tracks like these should help bring the money out on March 2nd. Team Supreme

Can’t wait until Ross’ Teflon Don? Maybe this will hold you down until then. Courtesy of DJ Folk, this tape contains some of the Boss’ previous remixes, features and exclusives. Download here and you’ll catch the tracklist after the jump. NR

When the fuck we start bouncin’? This crap track proves great artists still don’t know when to wave the White flag. Pardon your ears. Urban Daily

Here’s a news report from Germany on Curtis’ opening night of his European Tour this past Tuesday. Below is some janky iPhone footage of the first two opening songs, “The Invitation” and “Crack A Bottle”. Notice all your favorite rappers are on the road. Show money is the only money in this game.

“Tony Royster on the drums” Before watchin’ Kobe and ’em lose to the Mavs last night, H.O. was doin’ his one-two thing on Tuesday which was day two of the BP3 Tour. I’ll be hitting up the ATL stop on Saturday. Holla if you see me, shawty. UPDATE: For the Jiggaholics, more from H-Town.

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