Producers/Collaborators: Phonte (of Little Brother), Blu, Cody Chesnutt
What We Know: The Roots are set to release their ninth studio album How I Got Over. The album title comes from a Mahalia Jackson gospel song of the same name. The band has described the new LP as upbeat, funky with political influences. The title track was first premiered on Late Night With Jimmy Fallon in June 2009. According to ?uestlove, Phonte recorded three to five tracks for the album. Here’s hoping the live version of “How I Got Over” makes the final cut it because its clearly superior to the studio version. Read the rest of this entry »
It’s no secret that hip-hop is in constant motion – it changes year to year. Emerging technologies combined with the fickle needs and wants of the industry, the artists, and the fans, all play a role in shaping our musical world. Some of the changes to the hip-hop scene have been, well, less than desirable (see: the decline of radio rap). However, the past ten years, 2000-2009, still held releases of some of the most creative and unique hip-hop albums of all time, with an ever-expanding range of sub-genres. Traditional hip-hop rooted in the golden age of the ’90s was certainly alive and well, but it was sharing chart space with newer, progressive styles. That said, we have compiled a list of our 25 favorite hip-hop albums from the past ten years, as a form of celebrating the musical diversity in hip-hop from the decade that was.
The Clipse were on the Live With Jimmy Fallon show last night in support of their latest LP Till The Casket Drops. Backed by the Roots and more notably Black Thought, they delivered two incredible performances for “Popular Demand (Popeyes)” and the classic “Grindin”. Props to Yardie
I’m really anticipating the new Clipse album dropping next month. After that we should have De La Soul, Reflection Eternal and The Roots all dropping in early 2010. Maybe its just me, but it seems like we have less groups in hip-hop right now that can have actual success in the underground and mainstream arena. This is a glaring trend in comparison to the last two decades. When I think of great groups like The Beastie Boys and A Tribe Called Quest, the focus was less on who was the best emcee and more about how great the music was. Read the rest of this entry »
Welcome to the weekly rundown where we (soulsupreme and Marty) provide you with our top ten headlines for the week that was.
R.I.P. Mr. Magic. Radio personality and hip-hop legend passed away this week from a heart attack. He was instrumental on getting hip-hop mix-shows on the air in the early ’80s. He also indirectly had a part in the creation of “The Bridge Is Over” by BDP.
Pharoahe Monch Leaves SRC, new album in the works for 2010. We think this is a good move for the Mighty one. Sure, he might get a lil’ more exposure via SRC, but probably not much. And we’re sure he can handle it on his own. We just want that damn album already.
BK-One has been, and always will be, one superb DJ. Since the days I used to watch him across the mixing board at Radio K when I was just being trained in on The Beat Box, he has always been this way. Me and him were lip-syncing “Oh No” by Mos Def, Pharoahe Monch and Nate Dogg when he played the 12″ one time. Now, along with up-and-coming beatsmith Benzilla, they have put out Rádio Do Canibal, a project to show the worldwide influences of music when the funk, jazz and samba rhythms and tones of Brazil match up with Hip-Hop across different areas of the United States. I was able to get BK-One to do a track-by-track of Canibal, so without further delay, HERE WE GO!
I hate the OS media player. Regardless, here is the video premier for The Roots jam, “How I Got Over”. You have heard about the controversy surrounding this joint, and I am going to agree, the live version bangs way harder! Along with this, I am sure you have also heard the talks of the new album being pushed back into 2010, we shall see what happens though. If that means a much better sounding Roots album, then I have nothing against that. Check out the video and share your thoughts…
Welcome to the weekly rundown where we (soulsupreme and Marty) provide you with our top ten headlines for the week that was.
Goodie Mob reunion show. If this means the whole group is getting back together, we have to admit we’re a little excited to see what comes of this. But if it’s just a reunion show? Eh, it’s difficult to look forward to a one-off concert.
VH1 Hip-hop honours Def Jam special. This year the event honoured 25 years at Def Jam, which included artists like Public Enemy, EPMD, Beastie Boys, LL Cool J, etc. Black Thought and Eminem honoured LL with a special performance of “Rock The Bells”. The VH1 special will air Oct.13th.
1. The Roots - How I Got Over
I’m really anticipating the new Clipse album dropping next month. After that we should have De La Soul, Reflection Eternal and The Roots all dropping in early 2010. Maybe its just me, but it seems like we have less groups in hip-hop right now that can have actual success in the underground and mainstream arena. This is a glaring trend in comparison to the last two decades. When I think of great groups like The Beastie Boys and A Tribe Called Quest, the focus was less on who was the best emcee and more about how great the music was. 
BK-One has been, and always will be, one superb DJ. Since the days I used to watch him across the mixing board at Radio K when I was just being trained in on The Beat Box, he has always been this way. Me and him were lip-syncing “Oh No” by Mos Def, Pharoahe Monch and Nate Dogg when he played the 12″ one time. Now, along with up-and-coming beatsmith Benzilla, they have put out Rádio Do Canibal, a project to show the worldwide influences of music when the funk, jazz and samba rhythms and tones of Brazil match up with Hip-Hop across different areas of the United States. I was able to get BK-One to do a track-by-track of Canibal, so without further delay, HERE WE GO!
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