Planet Ill Breakdown: Rah Digga Feat. Redman-This Ain’t No Lil Kid Rap
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Thu, 2/09/10 – 17:15 | 2 Comments

Brick City mashers Rah Digga and Redman get together for the very first time on the remix for Rah’s “This Ain’t No Lil Kid Rap”

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Trailer Treat:Wu-Tang VS The Golden Phoenix
Thursday, 18 Mar, 2010 – 14:24 | 2 Comments
Trailer Treat:Wu-Tang VS The Golden Phoenix

By Malice Intended
Our influences can unlock our imaginations and feed our creativity.  When one follows such inspiration to its logical conclusion, their artistic journey comes full circle.  They are assimilated into that from which they …

Trailer Treats: Iron Man 2 Second Trailer
Monday, 8 Mar, 2010 – 9:24 | 2 Comments
Trailer Treats: Iron Man 2 Second Trailer

By Odeisel
As its May7th release date approaches, Iron Man 2 is drumming up major momentum.  The follow up to 2008’s box office smash finds Robert Downy Jr. back in the saddle as billionaire narcissist arms …

Movie Review: Facing Ali
Tuesday, 16 Feb, 2010 – 8:04 | 3 Comments
Movie Review: Facing Ali

By Malice Intended
We view our icons through decidedly rose colored glasses.  We exaggerate the good parts and willfully ignore their flaws.  We quickly cry down those who would speak ill of our champions, fearing that …

Teddy Pendergrass: Another Love TKO’d
Thursday, 14 Jan, 2010 – 10:07 | 3 Comments
Teddy Pendergrass: Another Love TKO’d

By shelz.
Teddy Pendergrass’ rough, rugged and raw voice was forged in the fires his trying childhood, youthful life in the church, the mean Philadelphia streets, and years of struggle. Teddy had such a gravely, coarse …

Onyx Slams, EPMD And DJ Scratch Reunite at Legends Showcase
Tuesday, 29 Dec, 2009 – 17:49 | One Comment
Onyx Slams, EPMD And DJ Scratch Reunite at Legends Showcase

By Odeisel

Old school shows are great when you have the right artists. They are great for the venue because the crowd is too old to get into a real fight, plus the bar will …

Lloyd Banks: Live From BB Kings 12/21/2009
Wednesday, 23 Dec, 2009 – 20:46 | 3 Comments
Lloyd Banks: Live From BB Kings 12/21/2009

By Odeisel
It’s hard out there for a pimp, particularly if you’re a G Unit soldier. It seems the glorious days is gone and everybody’s doing bad, even general Jackson. So what do you do when …

Shinobi Ninja: Live At BB King’s 12/18/2009
Tuesday, 22 Dec, 2009 – 19:30 | 5 Comments
Shinobi Ninja: Live At BB King’s 12/18/2009

By Odeisel
There comes a time in the lives of some bands where they have to decide whether they can really  play in the big leagues. The countless thousands of garage bands out there have to …

Ghostface & Skyzoo Rock BB King’s
Tuesday, 17 Nov, 2009 – 16:20 | 4 Comments
Ghostface & Skyzoo Rock BB King’s

By Odeisel
Ghostface Killah is one of those rappers that you either hate or you love.  Those that swear by him  note his ability to tell vivid stories and his crazy, versatile delivery.  His detractors generally …

Sick Sunday:Black Thought Goes Hard, NeYo Knows,Robin And Jay-Z Play
Sunday, 15 Nov, 2009 – 10:47 | No Comment
Sick Sunday:Black Thought Goes Hard, NeYo Knows,Robin And Jay-Z Play

By Odeisel
Good morning and welcome once again to Sick Sunday, where we give you the week that was on Planet Ill and hit you with some music from all sectors of the Hip-Hop landscape. Planet …

Movie Preview:Bad Lieutenant: Port of Call New Orleans
Saturday, 14 Nov, 2009 – 11:50 | 2 Comments
Movie Preview:Bad Lieutenant: Port of Call New Orleans

By Malice Intended
Sequels, remakes and reboots are all the rage in modern Hollywood.  Multiplexes are already filled with them, and studios are constantly developing new ones.  It seems that just about any film, no matter …

Nomadic Massive, Alfaress Put It Down For Global Hip-Hop
Saturday, 7 Nov, 2009 – 8:50 | 2 Comments
Nomadic Massive, Alfaress Put It Down For Global Hip-Hop

By Odeisel
Hip-Hop is perhaps the most dominant social force of the last 30 years. No longer bound to the South Bronx streets, its reach, via radio, video, and computer is now global.  While America is …

Stoner’s Show: Snoop, Red And Meth, And Devin Smoke Out NYC
Tuesday, 3 Nov, 2009 – 8:29 | 2 Comments
Stoner’s Show: Snoop, Red And Meth, And Devin Smoke Out NYC

By Odeisel
New York is a tough place to perform as OJ da Juiceman can attest to. It’s a place where everybody’s cousin or man raps and they aren’t particularly fond of many out of towners. …

Ed OG And Master Ace Talk Art And Entertainment
Monday, 2 Nov, 2009 – 10:00 | 3 Comments
Ed OG And Master Ace Talk Art And Entertainment

By Odeisel
New York and Boston don’t normally get along.  The Knicks hate the Celtics, the Giants ruined The Patriot’s chance at perfection, and we already know what’’s good with the the Yankees and Red Sox. Is there …

Sick Sunday:Jay Electrifies, Tech N9ne Gets Strange, Crooked And Royce Cypher
Sunday, 1 Nov, 2009 – 19:34 | No Comment
Sick Sunday:Jay Electrifies, Tech N9ne Gets Strange, Crooked And Royce Cypher

By Odeisel
Good evening and welcome back to the sickest Sunday on the net. It was a really great week on the Planet.  We opened up with controversy with Rick Ross and The Carol City Cartel …

Jadakiss, Styles P Bring The House Down At BB King’s CMJ Showcase
Saturday, 24 Oct, 2009 – 16:53 | One Comment
Jadakiss, Styles P Bring The House Down At BB King’s CMJ Showcase

 
By Odeisel
Successful Hip-Hop shows are generally based on unity of the bill. Festivals are a bit different because they have the size to accommodate different flavors, but for the most part, indoor venues are subject …

Rakim: The Planet Ill Interview Part II
Tuesday, 20 Oct, 2009 – 10:06 | One Comment
Rakim: The Planet Ill Interview Part II

By Odeisel
Planet Ill: You dropped “My Melody” when you were 17.  Run DMC was 17, 18.  LL was 16. Historically that pushing forward of Hip-Hop has been done by younger people. Now we’re in a …

Rakim: The Planet Ill Interview Part I
Monday, 19 Oct, 2009 – 9:52 | 8 Comments
Rakim: The Planet Ill Interview Part I

By Odeisel
Last week, Planet Ill sat down with legendary Hip-Hopper Rakim Allah to discuss life, legacy, and music.  It’s always a treat to hear from giants, and Rakim Allah was gracious in sharing his history …

Movie Review: Black Dynamite
Tuesday, 13 Oct, 2009 – 9:11 | 5 Comments
Movie Review: Black Dynamite

By Odeisel
Once upon a time, Hollywood, and the film industry was in great peril. The political turmoil and protests of the 60s left America with little interest in fantasy. When the riots and marches and …

Album Review: Shakira-She Wolf
Monday, 12 Oct, 2009 – 12:08 | 6 Comments
Album Review: Shakira-She Wolf

By shelz
Most artists in the music community exist in sonic bubbles.  They carve out their lane and seem to be happy with their little piece of the pie. Existing in an industry that is so over-saturated …

Warren G: Respect The Architect
Monday, 12 Oct, 2009 – 9:00 | 4 Comments
Warren G: Respect The Architect

By Odeisel
When you think of Def Jam, you think of LL, Russell, Rick, Kevin, Lyor.  You may think of Jigga, DMX, and Ja.  But there is one artist without whom the legacy of Def Jam …