God I wish I was back in NY for this FREE show in Prospect Park. This video comes from 2dopeboyz. Big Daddy Kane did a show in Brooklyn last night. Here’s part of the set with Kane performing “Ain’t No Half Steppin'” off of his debut album of 1988 Long Live the Kane.
Archive for August, 2009
Big Daddy Kane live in Brooklyn
Posted in Media, Video with tags Big Daddy Kane, Prospect Park on Sunday, August 9, 2009 by Nolan LevensonThe Budden / Wu Beef continues
Posted in News, Video with tags Joe Budden, Raekwon, Wu-Tang Clan on Sunday, August 9, 2009 by Nolan LevensonI cannot believe we are still talking about this, but apparently some rappers’ egos are just to large. Just when we thought the Joe Budden / Wu Tang beef was subsiding, there was apparently a backstage altercation yesterday in Los Angeles. That’s just fanastic. I hate when professional musicians cannot act professional. This bout is childish to say the least. Rock the Bells is supposed to be an event where hip hop’s greats can come together to create a great day of music.
The video above is from Budden’s live stream after he was punched in the eye by someone in Ice Water, Raekwon’s posse. Afterwards, according to HipHopDX, police officials reportedly closed the backstage and the concert performances were cut short. Crooked I apparently went with his posse, Circle of Bosses, to find the assailants and had this to say, “Ain’t nobody gonna disrespect one of my dudes when we on the west coast.“
I really wish that this sort of stuff didn’t happen. It doesn’t benefit anyone.
Supernatural doing his thing at RTB ’09 NYC
Posted in Media, Video with tags Rock the Bells, Rock The Bells 2009, Supernatural on Thursday, August 6, 2009 by Nolan LevensonIf you haven’t seen Supernaturl spit a freestyle, you’re missing out. He’s definitely one of the dopest and most entertaining people on stage. Here’s a clip I found on youtube, courtesy of iomosmarad of Supernat at Rock the Bells in NYC. Follow me after the jump for another RTB video from Common’s set doing Black Star’s “Respiration” with Talib Kweli.
Mickey Factz – Rock the Bells Chicago ’09
Posted in Video with tags ?uestlove, Mickey Factz, Rock the Bells, Rock The Bells 2009, Slaughterhouse, Talib Kweli on Thursday, August 6, 2009 by Nolan LevensonMickey Factz and his cameraman made this collection of clips and interviews from RTB ’09 in Chicago on June 27th. I saw Mickey rock the Brooklyn Hip Hop Festival last summer and he packs a ton of energy into his performance. This video shows him performing at RTB and clips of interviews with Talib Kweli, ?uestlove, and Slaughterhouse. Check it! Shout out to okayplayer.
Pharoahe Monch Tears Up The Jazz Cafe
Posted in Media, Video with tags Baatin, Jazz Cafe, london, Pharoahe Monch, WAR on Thursday, August 6, 2009 by Tim AlthausIt’s always great to hear news about Monch. The guy is a complete monster, and he definitely restfully resides in my top 5 emcees of all time. This video comes to us via 2DopeBoyz, and it features some footage of Pharoahe tearing up the Jazz Cafe in London. It’s nice to see these guys starting things off with a little Black Milk, because God knows it never hurt anyone. In the performance Monch runs through “The Matrix”, “Let’s Go” & “I’m Free” (Baatin tribute). Does anyone know when WAR is supposed to drop?
Ghostface Speaks on The Pretty Toney Album
Posted in Media, Video with tags Bulletproof Wallets, Ghostface, Supreme Clientele, The Pretty Toney Album on Thursday, August 6, 2009 by Tim AlthausVodpod videos no longer available.
We’ve already seen the Wallabee Champ talk about Supreme Clientele & Bulletproof Wallets, now this time he runs through The Pretty Toney Album. I don’t know about you guys, but when it comes to Ghostface, Pretty Toney is definitely up there when it comes to his catalog. Apparently during the recording of this album Mr. Fishscale himself quit smoking weed, because it got to be too much of a nuisance. Listen to one of Hip-Hop’s greats drop knowledge. Just like Shake said, if you don’t have these albums in your collection you are an epic fail.
Spotted @ 2DopeBoyz
Fashawn Resides in “Sunny California”
Posted in Media, Video with tags Boy Meets World, Exile, Fashawn, Sunny California on Thursday, August 6, 2009 by Tim AlthausVodpod videos no longer available.
Everything that Fashawn has been putting out lately is making me fiend for Boy Meets World very badly. This is the video for the single “Sunny California” which will most definitely be on Boy Meets World. All of the beats that I’ve heard from Exile on this album are top notch, and Fashawn’s hype has been hotter than the sun as of late. I can guarantee that these two are gonna hook up for one of the albums of the year. September can’t come soon enough.
Spotted @ 2DopeBoyz
Jake One Vs. Vitamin D, Red Bull Big Tune Seattle
Posted in Media, Video with tags Jake One, Red Bull Big Tune Beat Battle, seattle, Vitamin D on Thursday, August 6, 2009 by Tim AlthausVodpod videos no longer available.
Recently Jake One & Vitamin D put on a beat battle in Seattle at the Red Bull Big Tune Beat Battle. Watch these guys do their thing as they have a little friendly competition on stage. If you don’t know who Jake One is, you must be sleeping underneath a rock. Vitamin D is another monster producer from Seattle doing his thing, definitely another cat that shouldn’t be slept on.
Spotted @ Crate Kings
Wild Style Wednesday Review: Slum Village, Fantastic, Vol. 2
Posted in Music Reviews, Wildstyle Wednesdays with tags Baatin, Busta Rhymes, DJ Jazzy Jeff, Fantastic, J Dilla, Jay Dee, Pete Rock, Q-Tip, T3, Ummah, Vol. 2 on Thursday, August 6, 2009 by Tim Althaus
I had another review planned for this week, but with the recent passing of Baatin this one feels a little more natural. Fantastic, Vol. 2 is another record that came very close to charting on my most influential albums list. Even though it wasn’t on my most influential albums list, this is another album that I can say would probably easily be in my top 20 favorite albums of all-time. The flow of this album is pure like water and yet it’s as melodic as heaven. Jay Dee’s production is so stellar on this album, that I’m fairly sure it will always withstand the test of time. From Jay Dee’s earlier Ummah sound, to the spaced out synth that he implemented later in his career, Fantastic, Vol. 2 has it all. Baatin, T3 & Jay Dee all sculpt to these tracks like clay and even though they aren’t the wittiest emcees in the world, this album is still utterly amazing. Continue reading
Blue Scholars – “HI-808” Music Video Preview
Posted in News, Video with tags Blue Scholars, HI808, Massline, OOF on Wednesday, August 5, 2009 by Nolan LevensonVodpod videos no longer available.
More Blue Scholars for you today. Here’s a preview for the music video for the track “HI808”. As mentioned in the previous post, the track can be downloaded for free from the Scholars’ website. Enjoy!
MIND INVERSION 