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The Ruler Speaks…

Mr. Davey D ran into the incomparable Slick Rick backstage at Rock The Bells: San Fran as he gave new rappers a crash course in da art of storytelling as well as admitting that his weight was a gaudy as his jewerly. Props: Davey D (Duh!)
August 24th, 2009 | GENERAL, SMOKE BREAK, Videos | Read More

Give Teef A Flip Cam And A Mission…

…and this is what he comes back with. A clip of M.O.P. performing a rousing rendition of “Ante Up” @ Rock The Bells DC. I think
July 15th, 2009 | MUSIC, VIDEO | Read More

Video: Nas Performs “N.Y. State Of Mind” Live At RTB DC

One of the greatest songs in the history of Hip-Hop. Yeah, I said it. Apparently AZ was there too
July 13th, 2009 | AUDIO, LOOSIES, MUSIC, VIDEO | Read More

Mickey Factz Reacts To His Mid-Term Grade

When I wrote the XXL Midterm grades a few weeks ago, I asked TC if he thought any of the class would read it. He shot back with a quick “of course.” Lo and behold one of the Freshmen, Mickey Factz, saw the article and had a few choice words for his grade. I caught up with Mickey backstage at
July 1st, 2009 | GENERAL, SMOKE BREAK, Videos | Read More

Rocking On

I never questioned my decision to skip out on copping a few pairs of the Fire Red III’s as I scrapped together the cash to scoop three tickets to see a re-united Rage Against The Machine at the 2007 Rock The Bells (my two homeboys weren’t exactly willing to pay $130 a pop to see a rock band...
May 12th, 2009 | GENERAL, MUSIC, VIDEO | Read More

Video: Joell Ortiz Live At The Roots Jam

Short clip of Joell performing, backed by the legendary Roots crew. Pay attention to The Roots as they’re
April 8th, 2009 | GENERAL, MUSIC, VIDEO | Read More

Jay Electronica With De La Soul @ Rock The Bells San Fran

Jay Electronica w/ De La Soul @ Rock The Bells San Fran Part Two with Prince Paul will be served soon. Swiped from FMWJ Previously Posted — The Smoking Section Presents From The Soul: The Music & Influence Of De La Soul (Mixed By DJ Jaycee)| From The Soul: The Music and Influence of De La...
August 21st, 2008 | MUSIC, VIDEO | Read More

Fatlip - “My Prerogative”

I guess some people chose to not perform @ Rock The Bells, while others chose to perform other people’s songs lol.
August 12th, 2008 | MUSIC, VIDEO | Read More

“Mmmm…Fooled?” - An Imposter DOOM At Rock The Bells?

Words By David D. Man, what in the blue Hell is up with MF DOOM? See that throne that Blu is sitting comfortably on atop the rest of the acclaimed underground MCs? About three years ago, that was DOOM’s spot. The underground scene belonged to Dumile and his seemingly non-sequitor, stream of...
August 11th, 2008 | MUSIC, SMOKE BREAK, VIDEO | Read More

The Rock The Bells NYC Report

Words By Khalid Strickland The deeper I get into this game, the more I doubt that I’m built for journalism. My homies think it’s a picnic. “Strick, you get to go to hot shows and parties for free,” they say. True indeed, but they don’t know the politics and bullshit...
August 6th, 2008 | Events, GENERAL, SMOKE BREAK | Read More

Mos Def Live At Rock The Bells NYC

Previously Posted — “Re-Defining The Quotable…”
August 6th, 2008 | GENERAL, MUSIC, VIDEO | Read More

The Success Of Black Republicans…

  Nas & Jay @ RTB Via Miss Info
August 4th, 2008 | GENERAL, VIDEO | Read More

Video: Nas Live At Rock The Bells Chicago

In other news… 1.) Nas Joining Picket Of Fox News In NYC [Billboard] 2.) The “Proof Of Purchase” - TSS x Untitled Giveaway ends tonight. Get your entries in folks so we can pull some names out of the hat & declare some winners.
July 22nd, 2008 | MUSIC, VIDEO | Read More

Paid Dues Concert. Nokia Theater. NYC. 6.4.08.

Words By Khalid Strickland Pics By Eric Russ The traveling, independent Hip-Hop festival known as Paid Dues rolled into NYC’s Nokia Theater last week and it was quite an event to say the least. The concert’s line-up was rock solid: Rakim, GZA, Buckshot, Murs (accompanied by his frequent...
June 11th, 2008 | Events, GENERAL, SMOKE BREAK | Read More