In tribute to the passing of Gil Scott-Heron, we present what we feel are the best hip-hop songs that have sampled from his extensive catalogue. Enjoy the music and then educate yourselves on the man’s musical legacy. His impact on our culture is irreplaceable. Ty Kidd
The Slaughters are at the House of Blues in Los Angeles tonight and want you to come through. Show starts at 10PM. No opening bands. You know the drill, hit us up at [email protected] with your full name and we’ll hook ya up. Good luck. UPDATE: Contest over. Props to Ron, Nicole, Bryant, John, and Terrell.
[vodpod id=Video.9971489&w=540&h=350&fv=%26rel%3D0%26border%3D0%26] Anytime Rozay is having fun you know DRE Films and Spiff TV aren’t far behind. Here’s footage from the set of DJ Khaled’s I’m On One”, Ross’ Spring Fest performance, and the Self Made album release party at Club Play.
The Chocolate Boy Wonder and Kamaal The Abstract kicked things of this past Saturday for the start of the Fort Greene Festival in Brooklyn. If you missed out, here’s footage from the event courtesy of Blow!.
New York nightlife has always played an important role in hip-hop culture, and few venues are remembered with the same energy as The Tunnel. For artists, DJs, promoters, and fans who experienced the city’s club scene during its peak years, the venue represented much more than a place to spend a Saturday night. It was a meeting point where music, fashion, street culture, and competition all came together. For members of Dipset, memories of clubs from that era connect naturally […]
Oun-P’s remix is the talk of the town and here is the visual aid featuring Banko, Kiss and Fred The Godson.
Hip-Hop’s new queen continues her print takeover and takes the cover of issue 7 of #5 Magazine. thesmithian
[vodpod id=Video.9966241&w=540&h=350&fv=] While speaking with DJ Envy on MTV’s Sucker Free, Rozay explains the reasoning behind signing Teedra Moses and Stalley to his Maybach Music label. Be sure to pick up Self Made in stores now.
Sunday night, Preemo took over the 1s and 2s in UK at The Garage in Highbury and played countless hits from his catalogue. hhc
[vodpod id=Video.9959385&w=540&h=350&fv=] It’s so lonely at the top, especially when you’re in Las Vegas. Here’s a quick clip from the set of Pusha’s upcoming video, which also previews the actual Nottz-produced track. Eghk, this sounds good. info
Masego continues to show his creativity and versatility with Studying Abroad: Extended Stay. The combination of live instrumentation, smooth vocals, and West Indian influences makes this project an exciting listening experience. Adding new collaborations with talented artists gives fans even more reasons to explore the album and appreciate its musical diversity. I also appreciate how music and learning can connect through creativity, exploration, and new experiences. In the same way that listeners explore different musical styles, people can improve their practical skills by learning useful techniques such as "How to calculate proportions easily". Understanding proportions can make everyday calculations, comparisons, and problem solving much simpler. This is a great reminder that exploring new ideas can be rewarding in music, education, and daily life.