Another interview Peter Parker did at Brother Ali's Us release party. Radio Do Canibal coming soon, it looks pretty amazing.
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BK-One: Interview with Mr. Peter Parker (Video)
A.R.M.: "Slow Your Roll"
Some new stuff from A.R.M., and some insight from M.anifest about the song:After releasing the joint with Brother Ali, we thought it would be useful to properly answer the "who the hell is A.R.M.?" question by liberating a series of songs that tell the story of our formation. It all began with this joint, "slow your roll," - the very first joint the vocal section of A.R.M., Krukid (Uganda) an...
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In the Lab with Brandon Allday (Zip Disks Break 2009 Promo)
Tons of goodies in this one. News about the BQ show. Video. Flyer for the event. And a Brandon Allday instrumental for download at the bottom of the post (Right click + 'Save As').Brandon Allday of Big Quarters previewing a track from "Zip Disks Break 2009"Join Big Quarters to celebrate Zip Disks Break 2009:Saturday, October 10th @ Triple Rock Social Club, Minneapolis MN18+/ $8 adv $10 door / ...
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Brother Ali & Evidence: Interviews with Mr. Peter Parker (Videos)
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The B96 DJ caught up with Ali and Rhymesayers' newest member last night at the midnight release party for Us. Ali was on UStream last night for a live broadcast of his performance at Fifth Element, and his show was looking on point, as usual. Who else is hyped for the Fresh Air Tour?
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St. Paul Slim Working on 'Bald Headed Samsun' (Video)
Slim's debut solo album, Bald Headed Samsun is in the works, but no word on a release date yet.
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BK-One: "Tema Do Canibal" (Video)
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Rhymesayers wins. BK-One and Zilla are crafting what looks to be one of the freshest releases of the year with Radio de Canibal. Preorder it at Fifth Element. The second track, "Tema do Canibal" off of BK-One's upcoming album Rádio do Canibal. The song features the Chicago based nine piece horn and drum group the Hypnotic Brass Ensemble who have worked with the likes of Mos Def and Erykah Badu..
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Mac Lethal: "Lookin' Bro" (Video)
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Brother Ali: "Best@It ft. Freeway & Joell Ortiz" + Preorder Special Offer
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Ya'll already know what it is. Preorder Us via Fifth Element, so that you can win that nifty iPod Touch.Also, the album leaked, and people seem to be uploading various tracks online. "Best@It ft. Freeway & Joell Ortiz" is a popular one, so I'm just gonna follow suit. It's at the bottom of the post, link via 2DBz. I hope you enjoy the song, and don't download the album, buy it. It's important t...
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I Self Devine: "Fieldwerk" (Prod. Crushcon7)
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A few days back, I threw up a couple of Grayskul tracks sent to me by Fieldwerk Recordings. Well, they hit me again with some new I Self Devine, featuring production by Chicago artist Crushcon7. And, as a bonus there's also a song by Skech185, also of Chicago. It's all enclosed below in a single .zip file.UPDATE: I fixed the link, as it seems everyone (except for myself) was having problems dow...
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Toki Wright, Brother Ali, & BK-One: Creating "The Freshest Kids" (Video)
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The theme song to The Fresh Air Tour, featuring Ali, Toki, BK, and Evidence.
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Big Quarters: Zip Disks Break (Instrumental Album Announcement)
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Good looking stuff right here: Big Quarters' second installment of the series - and instrumental follow-up to From the Home of Brown Babies & White Mothers will be available one night only @ Triple Rock Social Club - October 10th, 2009. Zip Disks Break, featuring over 25 tracks of instrumental rap rhythms produced by Medium Zach & Brandon Allday, will be available FREE with cover. The night wi...
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Kidz in the Hall: "Jukebox"
First we had "Flickin'," which I really enjoyed after a few listens. Now, here is KITH's second single off of Land of Make Believe, which unfortunately got pushed back to February. It's not a big time hip-hop album unless it gets pushed back, right? Kidz In The Hall have officially made it, people!Kidz in the Hall: "Jukebox"
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KRS-One & Buckshot: "We Made It ft. Slug"
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How 'bout some more Sluggo? This one's for the old heads. Ha! Just kidding. Minneapolis' best ever (arguably) hooks up with a couple other legends for a track off KRS-One & Buckshot's collaborative album. I know Slug is a big KRS fan, so I'm sure he was honored to be asked to be on a track. Good stuff. Props to Pigeons and Planes.KRS-One & Buckshot: "We Made It ft. Slug"
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Slug: Freestyle at First Avenue (Video)
During Atmosphere's homecoming show, yesterday at the Downtown Danceteria.
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Grayskull: "Mod Volatile" + "At The Time"
Grayskul, the Rhymesayers duo comes back with some new material. Haven't heard from these guys in a bit. Huge props to Fieldwerk Recordings for hitting me with these. Both songs are enclosed in a single .zip file, so hit the link below to get both joints.Grayskull: "Mod Volatile" + "At The Time"
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Dave Coresh: "Come On Wit It"
Some new music from the Chicago rapper.Dave Coresh: "Come On Wit It"
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Add-2: "Glowstick Boogie" (Prod Slot-A)
Add-2 dropped a freestyle for DJBooth.net's weekly series. Here it is. And if you didn't get A Tale of Two's City, Vol. 3, you should hurry up and change that.Add-2: "Glowstick Boogie" (Prod Slot-A)
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Brother Ali: 89.3 The Current Interview + Fresh Air Tour Promo (Videos)
Catch up time begins, as I promised. Sorry I've been absent, folks. Here are a couple older videos, but still worth throwing up here.
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Brother Ali: "Tight Rope" (Live at the MN State Fair)
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More footage from locals performing at The Current booth. Here's Ali doing a little something from his upcoming album, Us. I've heard the entire thing, and I must say, it's nothing short of typically excellent material from Brother Ali. You can preorder Us at Fifth Element.
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