In his first performance in the U.S. in over 12 years, D’Angelo surprisingly joined The Roots yesterday at Bonnaroo. Above they perform The Beatles “She Came In Through The Bathroom Window”. Sidebar: Full audio
XV occupies the Internets with more free music. Produced by his go-to producers, here’s a track that did not make the cut for Popular Culture. Mixtape drops this Friday.
Last week, K. Dot and Ab-Soul swung by DJ Green Lantern’s radio show to discuss Slaughterhouse comparisons and the West Coast scene. Below, ScHoolboy Q and Jay Rock call into the show.
Narrated and starring the man himself, Jim Jones gets on his motion picture shit by giving us a two for one. Brought to you by his Vampire Life 2. To be continued.
Canibus, oh Canibus. During his KOTD battle against Dizaster yesterday, Bis did the unthinkable and kicked his raps off a legal pad. Probably woud’ve been best if he studied his own rhyme.
Meek & Drizzy headed over to Arts Museum in Philly yesterday where they shot the first scenes for Meek’s new single. HHS1987 was on set and caught a few flicks from the video shoot.
Warren G already shot the new video for his collabo with Nate Dogg & Jayceon, but lucky for us, Camcapone was on the set in L.A. and caught some footage. Expect the final product to hit the net soon.
In an unlikely pairing, DeAndre pulls up and releases his new track featuring Curren$y. If this is what you like, purchase the tune here.
Childish Gambino seems to be everywhere these days, and Billboard once again comes through with some Bonnaroo coverage. In case you still couldn’t make it out, here is the recap from his performance.
Dedicated to his chicks, Odd Future’s Hodgy Beats shows his appreciation by taking a stroll over D’Angelo’s “Alright” instrumental. Sounds like a perfect match.
It is so heartbreaking to hear DJ Premier break the news that DJ Kool Herc’s health is ailing, as he is literally the founding father who laid down the blueprint for hip-hop culture. Thinking about how someone who built an entire global phenomenon can end up struggling with medical expenses or failing health really puts things into perspective regarding healthcare challenges. When you look at how people navigate health or wellness procedures worldwide—whether someone is researching cosmetic treatments like Liposuction Cyprus or seeking urgent medical care—it underscores how essential access to reliable medical help and proper support systems really is. Kool Herc gave us the breaks, the block parties, and the entire movement that shaped generations of music lovers, so seeing the community step up to show love while DJ Premier brings awareness to his condition is the very least we can do. Sending strength and prayers to Kool Herc for a full recovery, and massive respect to DJ Premier for using his platform to make sure a true pioneer gets the support and respect he deserves.