Before any upcoming show, I usually immerse myself in the slated performer’s catalog. Right now, Talib’s the flavor of the month since the Gutter Rainbows tour comes to the ‘Ville on Cinco de Mayo. However instead of doing my usual iPod playlist, I asked Trackstar, our unofficial official in-house DJ, to create a souped up “mini-mix,” an ADD-influenced creation which didn’t stagnant on songs and intended to cover the max within a 30 minute span. Read the rest of this entry »

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Cinco de Mayo madness of the Hip-Hop type as Blacksmith emcee Talib Kweli brings his Gutter Rainbows tour to Nashville. Live at Cannery Ballroom on Thursday, May 5th. Alongside him will be opening act Jean Grae and local support provided by DJ Wick-It, Openmic and Stix Izza. Read the rest of this entry »

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Lil’ Webbie Arrested for Marijuana in Tennessee [Kush & OJ] Read the rest of this entry »

Words by C. Paicely

Most have only heard the name “Blaqstarr” in association with M.I.A’s last two albums, producing and co-writing a few of the Sri Lankan firecracker’s cuts, but the multifaceted Marylander is branching away from Maya’s musical umbrella, opting to pop out his own material. Read the rest of this entry »

Uhm, who lit a fire under Jean Greasy’s rappin’ ass? Three straight days, three releases. Read the rest of this entry »

The SAS Gang will tell you firsthand that it’s survivial of the fittest with an eye for an eye mentality from the cradle to the grave. Even though they’re infamously known for being preachers of the hardcore gospel, sometimes things can be more than meets the eye. Riding around with semi-automatic weapons never served a greater purposed until Mitchy, Phil and Krondon got their hands on them. Read the rest of this entry »

If there is one thing Hip-Hop loves more than comparisons, it’s labels. Some rappers are “ringtone” while some are “gangsta.” Others are “pop” and a significant portion are “conscious.” Accepted or not, Talib Kweli has fallen into last category. Viewing the glass half full, this connotation has benefited him his entire career as one of the most elite of his kind garnering respect from both artist and fans alike. Read the rest of this entry »

Home to Rip Ridaz and Damus, palm trees, sandy beaches and a million and one sports teams, California needs a wide scope to capture the ambiance of its daily happenings. And since two heads are better than one, Strong Arm Steady has extra insurance on their investment with three members in Krondon, Mitchy Slick and Phil Da Agony. Bleeding the West Coast in every step of their walk, Read the rest of this entry »

Words by C. Paicely

As if it wasn’t dope enough hearing Talib rip through a Beastie Boys classic on his own, it seems your favorite rapper’s favorite rapper found a young gun that can keep pace. CyHi’s been eating up features like Skittles – particularly on mixtapes – and that’s to be expected. But opening up a bass-bangin’ remix to an already wicked Kweli single reveals the man’s bravery and lyrical ambitions. Read the rest of this entry »

It’s about that time Consequence hits the silver screen again and since the popcorn has been buttered, curtain has been lifted and ushers are on foot patrol, the show can go on with Movies On Demand 2. Looking to be a bigger box office draw than its predecessor, the sequel finds The Cons shooting drama scenes with XV and Bun, action segues with Talib Kweli and Kendrick Lamar and plenty Read the rest of this entry »

– TC & Talib Kweli talked Gutter Rainbows, business models and future projects.

– Jewman and Gucci are back. Kanye announced he’ll be returning to sales registers soon too.

– We talked OOP music we want back.

– Nas ran into tax troubles. Read the rest of this entry »

Musical careers bloom and blossom, wither and falter, completing the full circle. For the great artists though, the nice, budding parts can still take place well after a sustainable catalog is obtained. Therein stands Talib Kweli. Around the world and back again, with numerous projects, singles and guest appearances to cement his legacy, yet he’s still in the middle of sculpting the landscape. Read the rest of this entry »

From the very beginning, “Uh Oh” sounds like the soundtrack to a horror film. Not the cheesy, faux-scary feel that usually draws a comparison like that, but the kind of atmosphere that makes Dracula’s castle or Camp Crystal Lake leap to mind. The stomping drums, fluttering synth and chanted chorus exude a sense of menace, and the gothic organ stabs bring the crashing lightning and pouring rain to complete the scene. Read the rest of this entry »

Before you splash the cash on Talib Kweli Greene’s new album next Tuesday, he and Myspace want you to get the full experience via your desktop to prove to you he has quality to earn your support. Featuring a colorful arrangement of musicians who bring put the grit in the art, see for yourself how the LP got its name and what he plans to bring to the game as the year’s first V.I.P. release. Read the rest of this entry »