It’s been five years since we lost Guru, but the legend will live on as long as DJ Premier and others are around. A new video for Propaganda by rapper Avrex has also now surfaced, featuring Guru on guest vocals. It’s being released not only to mark his passing, but to raise funds for Guru’s family, and you can watch below.
Your Old Droog is back with new track Hidden Persuaders, and its another dope one, packed full of crazy lines over a laid-back beat from frequent collaborator DJ Skizz. Listen below and let us know your thoughtS.
It’s been five years since we lost Eyedea, but his life has not been forgotten by those that knew him. Blueprint has recently released new track Great Eyedeas Never Die, which pays tribute to the late rapper and his all-too short career. Its taken from his King No Crown album, coming soon.
Detroit crew Clear Soul Forces have released a nice little track called Claire, taken from their Cheat Codes EP, out now. J Dilla fans will recognize the sample, and if you aren’t a Dilla fan, then you damn well should be.
Boom Bap Ain’t Dead is a nice little EP from Special & Nova Beatz. You can probably guess from the name what to expect, and they are correct, it is absolutely alive and kicking. Listen below and then show your support with a purchase.
Oddisee has dropped a video for new track CounterClockwise, with backwards visuals that remind us of the classic video for Drop by The Pharcyde and Spike Jonze. The song is taken from upcoming album The Good Fight, and you can watch the video below.
The latest episode of The Combat Jack Show features an extensive interview with Rapper Big Pooh, breaking down tracks from his incredible Words Paint Pictures EP with Apollo Brown. He also drops knowledge on a range of other subjects, and you can listen to the whole thing below. Props to Combat for not asking the obvious Little Brother reunion questions. As painful as it is to accept, its not going to happen.
Beastie Boy Ad-Rock is the latest rapper to be asked to drop relationship science for the Ask a Grown Man series. Watch the hilarity below. Its for the kids, yo.
The latest episode of the DJ Premier series Bars in the Booth features Ras Kass, and the Cali vet is on absolute fire. Watch the drama below, and go get that Ras Kass/Apollo Brown album out now.
Those classic Gang Starr Foundation days may be long gone, buy Group Home member Lil Dap is still making music, and returns here with a dope new track produced by Lewis Parker. Watch the video for Code of Silence below, and keep an eye out for more from Dap coming soon.
