Art.Beats.Life.: 2009

Thursday, July 23, 2009

Wednesday, July 22, 2009

No. I'm not 14. Yes. I love these books. I've read the first 2 in the last 2.5 weeks. Its ridiculous. I'm on Eclipse and I think I've sufficently made up for my lack of ever seeing Star Wars in the nerd dept.

MMM... popsicle dunks

Tuesday, May 19, 2009

Sneaker Pimps Wrap-Up

yep, I went on Saturday with one of my fave sororfriends who's in town from ny...sneakers were ok, but big boi was dope. he did all the old stuff; Cadillacmusic, Atliens, plus a new track (which i didnt catch the name of.) it was hot - real drum and base - it had southern plus a new kinda feel a' la Andre 3000. think Bombs Over Bagdad+ Jazzybelle

Hip Hop Appreciation Week Music Tuesday: Our White Bredren

not a huge em fan, and ar is aight... but for the folks that want it:

Hip Hop Appreciation Week Music Monday: Tanya Morgan

Hip Hop Appreciation Week 2009: Atlanta Series

In honor of Hip Hop Appreciation week, I'll be posting a new album everyday (or at least attempting to. And, though KRS can be a bit self-involved for my taste:

...Atlanta has a week full of events showing the spiritual, creative and cultural diversity of Hip Hop, starting with a Pre-HHAW event on May 15th with, “Investing in Our Youth” Seminar at Forest Hills Academy. May 17th will officially begin HHAW 2009 with, “Food For The Spirit”- A Wholistic Hiphop Experience” at The Grounds Coffee House. Throughout the week, there will be activities for the whole family, the “Rhythm and Rhymes”, for children 3mths – 5yrs old; the “End Of The School Year Jam” for teenagers; the Hip Hop Walk to the Top of Stone Mountain; Sisters Unite in Hip Hop; one of the highlights will be the May 21st concert featuring KRS ONE, BuckShot, Killer Mike, Bone Crusher, Stacy Epps, Nappy Roots and many others at the Loft! There are several more HHAW engagements that will be announced at the kick-off Press Conference.

Monday, May 11, 2009

Jay Dee (Dilla) and Black Thought: Reality Check

Like so many folks in hip hop, looks like Jay is still making music from beyond. check this with man, Black Thought

Casa Bey Leak by Mos Def

The Ecstatic drops June 9th. Guests include Talib Kweli and Slick Rick. Production from Oh No, Chad Hugo, Mad Lib, Mr. Flash, DJ Preservation, J Dilla and Georgia Anne Muldrow.

For All Those Dick In A Box Fans Out There...

Friday, May 8, 2009

Tuesday, May 5, 2009

Thursday, April 23, 2009

The Rub: The History of Hip Hop Vol. 20: 1998

Click the link for a preview listen, RIGHT CLICK LINK and SAVE to keep it

http://therub.crewcial.org/history/TheRub1998.mp3

Hour- Long, 1 track. Has tracks from folks like BIG L, Coco Brovas (also known as Smif and Wessun, ) Com, ATCQ, Pac, Dilated Peoples and more.

In Memory of Anoop, My Indian Boo

For the AI fans out there, Anoop was voted off last night next to the wackass Lil Rounds, who totally deserved to leave- her and her ungodly big ass. he gives hope to all the skinny, nerdy dudes out there; the only one left for me is Danny, and im burning some shiz if he leaves. anyway, this one goes out to my Aladdin lookalike boo, Anoop Desai.