DZ: A lot of rap artists are getting involved in Twitter and doing very well with stuff like trending hashtags. Does social media actually sell records? Eskay: I think social media contributes to the public’s awareness about an artist and that awareness then (hopefully) turns into album or si... Read more...
Im still in shock a little bit... The full version of Jay's freestyle from the other night... Jay Electronica - The Announcement Read more...
If its not true, why acknowledge it? You're making this a little too obvious now Talib The other day I saw Eskay go in on a post they did over at NahRight of this video and while I respect him as a veteran, I feel that years of blogging and his various other ventures has made the money more imp... Read more...
The good folks at Groove Parlor TV sent over this extensive interview of the Chicago stop from Gang Starr’s 2003 promo run for The Ownerz, their final album together before the group’s inevitable separation. In what might be one of the duo’s final interviews appearing with one and other, ... Read more...
Yeah, it’s real but honestly at this point, who cares? I was excited about Detox about 10 years ago when it actually mattered. You know, when Dr. Dre was still relevant besides selling ridiculously overly priced semi-quality headphones & Jay-z...well, Jay-Z was still an artist & the vo... Read more...
Once largely catering to the beards, blazers and glasses indie set, South by Southwest in the last several years has expanded its parameters to become one of the preeminent testing grounds for emerging hip-hop talent. Out of the myriad showcases at SXSW in Austin, Texas, this week, the second an... Read more...
Last night at the Highline Ballroom, Miss Info hosted Free/Jake One’s album release party with special guests Brother Ali & Joell Ortiz (although he’s not in this clip.) Props to Mikey Fresh for the footage. Go cop the Stimulus Package (like right now) at iTunes, Amazon, or your favor... Read more...