J.Cole jacks Ricky Rozay for his latest freestyle No Holding Me Back, adding a bit of depth and social commentary to hisestablished, highly regarded spitter’s rep.
Last Saturday, Arrested Development performed an intimate set in Atlanta’s Moods Music. They answered questions, performed old hits and new songs for a general love-in. Read about the experience and watch the video and the pictures.
Rapper Ilacoin drops a double mixtape to allow new listeners to view his entire artistic evolution over the last decade, featuring Sadat X, Doug E. Fresh, Lord Jamar, Easy Mo Bee and more. Harlen on the rise again? Perhaps
Diggy Simmons takes another step toward his debut album and legitimacy as a credible rapper with Oh Yeah. This time, he brings Lupe Fiasco and Pharrell to help him out.
Planet Ill interviews French Hip-Hop group Dubinc on themes of unity, music, the music business anti Muslim hysteria and the socia/economic issues of France.
While fans wait patiently for his long awaited album, Lupe Fiasco stays busy in the studio, keeping his skills sharp. His latest, Go To Sleep, chronicles his reluctant return to the field of battle and his superiority over sucka emcees.
Newcomer Dondria delivers an album that recalls early to mid 90s R&B and Pop sensibilities with Dondria Vs. Phatffat. Does she distinguish herself?
This week’s Indiesent Exposure music selection features an extremely talented MC, Rasheed Chappell, whose latest two Hip-Hop projects sounds are both modern & bring listeners back into the memories of the lively NYC indie Hip-Hop scene of the 1990s
Cee-Lo gives a special memo to all of those whose mission in live runs counter to his. F**k You. Does he get his point across?
This week’s show commentary focused on California’s 3 Strikes Law, Dr. Laura Schlessinger’s “N-Word” & interracial dating controversy on her talk show, the passing of Robert Wilson of the Gap Band & Jazz vocalist Abbey Lincoln and more.