Pharoahe Monch

10: VHS or Beta - Bring On The CometsI heard the fantastic single Can't Believe A Single Word on a music industry compilation earlier this year and it was one of the few tracks that made me go "hang on a minute" and dig up the package to see what I was listening to. Afterwards, I had to check out the record, which was full of admittedly similar sounding high octane dance-rock thrillers.Recommend: The "doo doo doo" harmonies of She Says and the outrageously good Fall Down L... MORE

Yesterday I had delivered to me my autographed copy of Pharoahe Monch's new album Desire, and upon first listen, it has catapulted itself into my Top 5 for 2007 without a problem. I'll try to put up a full review on this later, but for now I wanted to share Pharoahe's 2007/updated version of Public Enemy's classic "Welcome to the Terrordome." PE performing:

The tracklist for Pharoahe Monch's Desire hit the net this weekend. The album is set for a June 26th release. The new video for "Body Baby" was also released last week.
Tracklist 1. Freedom Intro (prod. Black Milk)2. Free Bo (prod. McKensie)3. Desire (prod. Alchemist)4. Push (prod. Pharoahe Monch)5. Let’s Go (prod. Black Milk)6. Body Baby (prod. Pharoahe Monch)7. Hold On (w/ Erykah Badu) (prod. Lee Stone)8. Walk Alone (prod. Denaun Porter)9. Gun Draws (prod. D... MORE

The video is a little graphic, doubtful it will make it to the MTV scene... Pharoahe Monch has been around for a bit, but his lyrical ability is just amazing. He is definately one of those underrated rappers who deserves a lot more respect.

Pharoahe relaunched his site recently, and with that came a new release date of May 1st for his next album "Desire". It was originally slated to hit the streets last winter but was delayed for unknown reasons. Pharoahe currently has internet-only music videos available that were deemed too conteversial for tv airwaves. Check out his site for more info Pharoahe Monch Official Site

I went to Rock the Bells at Randall's Island in New York a few weeks ago. Overall I was kind of disappointed with the whole event. Despite those feelings I did see the light for about 25 minutes early in the afternoon. Pharoahe Monch performed with his full band/back up singers and really ripped it. I have now gone back and listened to Internal Affairs a number a times and have just gotten a hold of his new CD Desire. I wonder why I slept on him for sooooo long. Her... MORE

Oh my god..Yesterday I went to see the Rock the Bellz concert out on Randalls Island, NYC.The line up was so amazingly incredible!Bootcamp Click,Rakim (wow!!!), Pharoahe Monch, Cypress Hill, Public Enemy(holy sh!t)..,Wu Tang Clan and Rage Against the Machine. The weather sucked (it rained all day and there was mud and puke everyehere...seriously..But..I would so do it all over again.I haven't been to such a good show in such a long time. Everyone rocked it hard!In honor of... MORE

Pharoahe Monch has been around for quite some time, but his upcoming album Desire will probably launch him into the main stream [finally]. While I wanted to post the video for "Gun Draws," I believe that although this video ultimately has a positive meaning, it may be a little too violent considering recent events. It's on youtube for anyone who would like to see it. Instead, I'll put up this video of Pharoahe performing live. I personally have not seen him, but have h... MORE

The release of Pharoahe Monch's new album, Desire, has be pushed back to June 25, according to Pitchfork. The album had been set for a May 1 release. Monch hits the road on April 16. For the full story: http://www.pitchforkmedia.com/article/news/42145-exclusive-pharoahe-monch-bumps-idesirei-to-june

Pharoahe Monch recently put out his remix version of "Rehab", the break though song off Amy Winehouse's album Black to Black. His intentions aren't clear, but what is clear is that he has lightened up the Winehouse drama and given us all a chance to take a step back and laugh. He integrates Brittney Spears, Anna Nicole-Smith and the Olsen twins and many more interesting figures in pop culture. Check it out for yourself! CLICK HERE (requires Real) Everyone knows that Am... MORE

Pharoahe came really close to being signed to Shady Records according to musicblog.ugo.com. Is this true? That would be some crazy shit!

.....and thank fook for that. Great album. Hopefully it wont be another eight years before his next one.