DJ EFN has been dropping some absolute gems of late, and latest track Who’s Crazy is also a DJ Premier banger. Vocals are from Stalley, Troy Ave and the legend Scarface, with unreleased samples of GURU’s voice cut up to perfection on the hook. DJ EFN’s album Another Time hits stores soon.
We fucking love a well made hip-hop documentary, and Bronx 79 looks like its going to be amazing. Check the trailer below, and keep a look out for more news on when you’ll be able to see it. <p><a href=”http://vimeo.com/118854372″>Bronx 79 Extended Trailer</a> from <a href=”http://vimeo.com/genonefilms”>Gen One Films</a> on <a href=”https://vimeo.com”>Vimeo</a>.</p>
Making an independent record label run successfully is hard. Many have tried, and most have failed (including the editor of this very site). From old school labels like Sleeping Bag and Cold Chillin, to the late-90s indy boom labels like Fondle’em, Rawkus and Def Jux, plus a million more set up by big-name rappers to … Continue reading Here’s why Rhymesayers and Duck Down hitting 20 years is a huge deal
It’s been a great few days for remembering the work of J Dilla. The annual Dilla Weekend took place just days ago in Miami, and today, on the date of his actual death, there have been videos, interviews and mixes showing up everywhere. Here’s a quick round-up: Get Live With It mix, from J. Rocc … Continue reading A round-up of J Dilla anniversary treats
He may goof around on the Juan EP podcast, but Pete Rosenberg knows his shit when it comes to quality hip-hop. Hit the link below for an exclusive mix he’s done for BBC 1xtra and MistaJam, timed nicely with his first trip to London for an upcoming show at Blueprint. Listen here.
Hood films can be hard to do well. Remember the string of movies that came out back in the 90s, after Boyz n the Hood and Menace II Society blew up? There were lots of imitators, but most weren’t great. We were therefore understandably skeptical about the long-awaited NWA flick, but judging from the trailer … Continue reading The Straight Outta Compton trailer actually looks pretty good
Cast your mind back to 2001. Years before Run the Jewels, El-P was already a hero of New York’s underground hip-hop scene. Four years had passed since the release of the seminal album Funcrusher Plus from his group Company Flow. But in the short years since then, the group had disbanded, and that late-90s golden … Continue reading Our fears for the new Cannibal Ox album
February 10, 2006. For many hip-hop heads, it was the day the music died, for it was the date that the great J Dilla passed away. His legacy lives on in all of us though, and for several years since his death, his mother, the much-loved Ma Dukes, has organized the annual Dilla Day event. … Continue reading Dilla Day 2015
DJ Premier has been busy conducting interviews over the last few days, documenting the sad demise of his beloved D&D Studios. We’ve been reading along with a few tears in our eyes, but there was also some enticing details from Primo about an extended deluxe version of the PRyhme album. That alone would be exciting … Continue reading Let’s hope 2015 is full of MF Doom goodness
It’s that time of the year when everyone looks back at the best albums from the last twelve months. It has been a stellar year for hip-hop, but we prefer to look forward, and predict that 2015 will be the year of Action Bronson. Here’s why. Firstly, obviously, there’s the music. Bronsolino is one of … Continue reading Here’s why 2015 will belong to Action Bronson
