Donda's House, Inc. a new non-profit organization established to honor the educational legacy of Dr. Donda West, the mother of Kanye West, by implementing arts and literature experiences that transform youth, will partner with the ARK of St. Sabina to offer a pilot youth education and training p... Read more...
Today ?uestlove of The Roots announced the formal re-launch of his label Okayplayer Records after an 8-year hiatus. The digital-only label's first releases are by Atlanta-based rapper and producer Danny! and recording engineer Young Guru Danny!'s Payback is slated to drop on Sept. 25 and an i... Read more...
Purchase Estelle’s current All of Me album on iTunes. Download her new mixtape below…. Estelle – All of Me: The Reminder (Tracklisting): 1. Cupid 2. The Don (Freestyle) 3. Guilty as Charged (with Gym Class Heroes) 4. Circulate (Freestyle) 5. Change is Coming 6. True Keys Ninja ... Read more...
Che "Rhymefest" Smith talks to supporters at a South Side car wash Thursday, before announcing his candidacy for 20th Ward alderman. (Zbigniew Bzdak/ Chicago Tribune) The 20th Ward includes the Woodlawn, Englewood and Back of the Yards neighborhoods. Ald. Willie Cochran is seeking re-election... Read more...
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Had this on repeat for a minute... The title of the song is “Prosperity” and it’s about televangelists and religious leaders that exploit people. One night I was watching TV and the televangelist said “GAWD, wants to change your life!” and it inspired me to write the song. I sent... Read more...
The latest in NahRight's One Shot series in association with Restless Films & Same Plate is the first leak off of Rhymefest’s Dangerous: 5-18 mixtape. Directed by Court Dunn. Big thanks to Matt Conway, Jonathan Master and of course Court Dunn. Via: Nah Right Read more...
Brought to you by Last Rights and Dre Films: Exclusive features from Bun B, Devin The Dude, Curren$y, Wiz Khalifa, Pill, Freddie Gibbs, Dom Kennedy, Stalley, Sugar Tongue Slim, Money Making Jam Boys, Ghostwridah, ¡Mayday!, Killer Mike, Rhymefest, Travis Barker and A-Trak, Paul Wall, Yelawolf, ... Read more...
Photo by Virgil Solis, artwork by Ian Paulia Here it is. 20 rappers, 14 tracks… stream it below: Track list and download link after the jump. (more…) Read more...