Pete Rock and CL Smooth were just a few of the acts at the Rock Steady Crew’s 36th anniversary show at NY’s Central Park yesterday. Others on the bill included DMC, Camp Lo, Brand Nubian, Craig G, The Beatnuts’ Pyscho Les, Cormega and more.
[vodpod id=Groupvideo.11407924&w=540&h=350&fv=] The collective M.A.R.S. featuring Cormega, Action Bronson, Roc Marciano and Saigon hit the block and finally let the film roll for their introductory track. Hope you didn’t expect it in space, did you? 57thave
Supergroups are all the rage these days. And recently, Cormega, Action Bronson, Roc Marciano and Saigon threw their hats into the fray. Here’s their first offering produced by Large Professor. Not the craziest posse cut, but Saigon definitely holds his own.
Along with his former Firm desperados, Mega’s “Professional Style” gets revisited with the sounds of a live band. You can find this on Cormega’s Raw Forever which is also in stores today. sb
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Over the sounds of The Revelations band, Mega and one half of M.O.P.’s collaboration gets modified with a verse from the late Big Pun’s son, Christopher Rios Jr. Like father, like son. ice
Off the Boomshell Presents The Premix, which is available in full here, Sosa and Mega take turns with their murderous flow on one of the project’s standout tracks. ice
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.