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?uestlove Talks Fela Kuti’s Legacy

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.

Lupe Doesn’t Want To Be Like Jay-Z

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.