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Questlove talked to MTV about Lupe remaking "T.R.O.Y." for his new track "Around My Way" and he says that he thinks it's a good thing and he's glad that Lupe did it. Peep entire interview after the jump... Get More: Music News via OKP Source: LupeEND Blog Continue Reading

Brother Ali's "US" released back in 2009 was a very successful and highly regarded album...the underground world has been waiting in anticipation for Ali's new album, and it seems that 2012 is the year that fans eagerness will be satisfied...the new album will be named "Mourning in America and Dreaming in Color" which will be entirely produced by Jake One will

The seminal hit from Sugar Hill Gang is now in the Library of Congress.Everyone knows the song and most people can recite the first few bars but, now, the song was one of 25 inducted into the Library of Congress. Here's the official write up from the Library of Congress' website: "The Sugarhill Gang’s infectious

Mike D and Ad-Rock open up to Rolling Stone about MCA's creativity, conviction and leadership.Mike D and Ad-Rock both interviewed with Rolling Stone for an upcoming article and excerpts of the interviews can be found online. I'll post some of the interview below but it's a necessity for even the most casual fans. We're exceptionally

After the last couple of days of speculation on who should sample what, result of Pete Rock's comments on Lupe's first single "Around My Way". Pete Rock as just confirmed via twitter that they have now worked out their differences, and are ready to collab in something huge. I don't know about you but Lupe's lyrics

The mainstream and underground meet again for one of the most anticipated releases of the summer.  Freddie Gibbs and Madlib will be realeasing there second EP together "shame", which is something for the old school and new school hip hop fans. This is the second release of this interesting duo, and is sure not to

Pete Rock is upset Lupe Fiasco used his "T.R.O.Y." sample on Food & Liquor 22s first single, "Around My Way (Freedom Ain't Free)", thus eliciting a (bulls***) response from the Chicago native.The latest/first single released off Lupe's much-anticipated Food & Liquor 2:The Great American Rap Album, "Around My Way (Freedom Ain't Free), received some constructive

We are proud to partner with Doctor's Orders, to give away 2 tickets to see Just Blaze, on the ones and two's this Wednesday May 24th at East Village in London. Blaze will be performing a mix of his own productions and the influences behind them in his only UK show of 2012. This will no doubt be

The Hip Hop Hall of Fame Museum has landed a Midtown New York City location for the Hip Hop Museum and Educational Complex. The site is in a prime location that is fitting for all United States visitors and International tourists alike who follow and love Hip Hop Music, Culture, Art, Fashion, Entertainment, and History.

Straight music mix for the ninth edition of the Word is Bond podcast. To all my Canadian listeners, I hope you are enjoying your Victoria Day long weekend. If it's not a long weekend wherever you're at, I'm sure you can take an hour to kick back, relax, and bump the tunes. SymmaTree - Emcee

It's been 12 years since the release of the self titled concept album "Deltron 30303.  With the brilliance of producer Dan The Automator, rapper Del The Funkee Homosapien and DJ Kid Koala. The concept album was set in the year 3030 and tells of the fight by Deltron Zero (Del's alter ego) against huge corporations

Brooklyn native Talib Kweli embarked on his summer tour Thursday In Providence, Rhode Island. Named the “Prisoners of Consciousness” tour after the upcoming album, Kweli announced the journey will start May 18th in Providence, Rhode Island and wrap up on June 3rd in Indianapolis, Indiana. He also announced that Mos Def will be joining him

El-P announced his upcoming album Cancer For Cure set to drop may 22nd on Fat Possum Records. Being his first LP since 20072s "I'll Sleep When Your Dead", there is much anticipation with a new album from the Brooklyn native. Featuring guest appearances from Interpol's Paul Banks, Killer Mike, Danny Brown, Nick Diamonds and more.

"Crossing The Line" opens the album with dramatic piano loops and samples of military orders delivered through a speakerphone. At just over a minute long, the intro serves the purpose of bringing you into a strange and uncomfortable World where Armageddon seems imminent. "Game Boy Predator" is an all out audio assault on your eardrums.

I have the pleasure to announce that you can now subscribe to The Word Is Bond Podcast on iTunes. If you anything like us, you probably get your podcast fix, through iTunes, so no better time to keep up with all the audio goodness that Chase March delivers on a weekly basis. We are still

The year was 2004 and commercial hip-hop was enjoying steady record sales through stars that left underground fans shaking there head in disgust. Lil Wayne was beginning his ascent to dominance with the release of "Tha Carter", Lil Jon put out "Crunk Juice" and T.I. further enhanced the South's grip on the radio. Aftermath was

Rock The Bells lineup has been officially revealed and is strong. Specially noticeable is Big Daddy Kane, Slick Rick & Salt & Pepa and also the RZA & Supernat hosting the show. Overall the lineup is a bit too mainstream for my liking, but still strong, and definitely worth attend ing. Keep it locked, just like last year, the WIB team,

The Queensbridge native is the latest superstar added to the concert on London's Hackney Marshes celebrating the 2012 Olympics.The talent-laden BBC event added Nas recently as they prepare for a monster concert - Hackney Marshes holds up to 100,00 people - that includes Jay-Z and about 30 other pop acts. Nas' Life Is Good drops

The much awaited MA_DOOM: Son of Yvonne is set for a July 17 release, according to UndergroundHipHop.com.The same report has the album dropping on the Fat Beats label. Keeping this short and sweet. For more info, check out these links: Masta Ace Announces Finish of DOOM Project Masta Ace Releases Single From DOOM Album Continue

I was browsing Potholes In My Blog when I came across an article about DOOM... He's got upcoming projects with the likes of Masta Ace and Jneiro Jarel and he's a legend in hip hop. This has not made DOOM's attempts to re-enter the USA any easier. DOOM was born in the United Kingdom but moved