Written by Manish
Wednesday, September 14th, 2011
Posts Tagged ‘hip hop’
Sep
14/11
14/11
BlakRoc 2: Coming Soon
It looks like Damon Dash and The Black Keys are back at it again with the sequel to the critically acclaimed BlakRoc project which combined hip-hop with the backdrop of a hard rock ‘n roll blues sound. This upcoming release will include vocals from Talib Kweli, U God, Jay Electronica, OC, Curren$y, Wiz Khalifa, Jim Jones, [...]
Tags: Black Keys, BlacRoc, Curren$y, Damon Dash, hip hop, Jay Electronica, Jim Jones, OC, Rock, Sean Price, Talib Kweli, Wiz Khalifa | Posted under MUSIC | 
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31/11
31/11
Spine TV Meet DJ Muro
Written by Manish
Wednesday, August 31st, 2011
Wednesday, August 31st, 2011
When I was in Tokyo a few years ago, I remember going record shopping and one of the shops was playing what could be best described as funky, soulful Japanese songs/breaks from the 70’s. The sounds I was hearing were pretty insane so I questioned the shop owner who told me it was a mixtape [...]
Aug
22/11
22/11
King Of The Beats (Film)
Written by Manish
Monday, August 22nd, 2011
Monday, August 22nd, 2011
This film directed by Pritt Kalsi chronicles the beginnings of ‘King Of The Beats’ – how and why it was created, how it developed and where it is going. Presented in two parts, the second part concentrates on the very recent KOTB event which took place in London’s Vibe Bar in July 2011 and sees [...]
Tags: Film, hip hop, King Of The Beats, KOTB, london, Music Production, Pritt Kalsi, UK, vinyl | Posted under FILM, MUSIC | Comments Off
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04/11
04/11
Happy Birthday Hip Hop – Big K.R.I.T feat. Yelawolf
Written by Murab
Thursday, August 4th, 2011
Thursday, August 4th, 2011
I first heard a snippet of this song approximately 10 months ago when it was featured in an episode of 3 Little Digs in which James ‘Groove’ Chambers, appropriately describes it as, “a hip-hop fan’s dream.” Although, I’m not sure it lives up to that statement, I am glad to see two of my favourite [...]
Tags: 3 Little Digs, Big K.R.I.T, Groove Chambers, hip hop, Music, Yelawolf | Posted under MUSIC | Comments Off
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04/11
04/11
WeAre Reading: Hip-Hop: A Cultural Odyssey
Written by B
Thursday, August 4th, 2011
Thursday, August 4th, 2011
When I heard about this book a few months ago, I applauded the idea and its concept. The eager wait for Hip-Hop fans is over! Launching in the UK this past week, Hip-Hop: A Cultural Odyssey is considered to be a masterful book, that gives the most ardent Hip-Hop fan down to a Hip-Hop novice, [...]
Tags: dj semtex, hip hop, Hip-Hop: A Cultural Odyssey, Jonathan Mannion, manny norte, Mike Thompson, Red Bull Studios | Posted under MUSIC, PHOTOGRAPHY | Comments Off
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03/11
03/11
Roy Ayers on Hip-Hop Sampling
Written by Manish
Wednesday, August 3rd, 2011
Wednesday, August 3rd, 2011
OutDaBoxTV sat down with legendary composer Roy Ayers to discuss sampling in Hip-Hop and his openness to people having sampled him in the past. He also gives advice to upcoming musicians as well as discussing what his future plans are.
Jul
25/11
25/11
Up In The Clouds With Black Rob
Written by Manish
Monday, July 25th, 2011
Monday, July 25th, 2011
KarmaloopTV took a trip to Spanish Harlem to talk to former Bad Boy rapper Black Rob who talks about his new album on Duckdown Records. Having gone through all sorts of drama, including a spell in prison, he clearly has a lot to say on his new album Game Tested, Street Approved.
