NYC-based rhyme spitter Maxx Flair returns with his cover of “2 On.” Continue reading ‘‘2 On’ freemix’
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“Hip-hop is not just a mirror of what it is. It should be also a reflection of what can be.”
Phonte. Photo by Leon Laing.
The Foreign Exchange set the tone at the beginning of the concert with “Call It Home,” one of the standout songs from Love in Flying Colors. The neo soul, electronica, hip-hop group performed at World Cafe Live in Philadelphia on May 4. Continue reading ‘Fun in Philly’
Stephen Marley. Photo by Leon Laing.
“Tremendous.”
That’s what Karl Hertzog said when I asked him what he thought about Stephen Marley as an artist. Hertzog, a Philadelphia resident, has been Marley’s friend for six years. Continue reading ‘Reggae royalty’
Illmatic: Nas in Philly. Photo by Leon Laing.
In honor of the 20th anniversary of Nas’ epic debut album Illmatic, the 2014 Tribeca Film Festival will feature the world premiere of Time is Illmatic. This documentary chronicles the rise of Nas’ album. Continue reading ‘Stillmatic’
Chris Brown drops a new video for “Loyal,” a song getting heavy radio rotation. Artists, such as Usher, Trey Songz and Ty Dolla $ign, make a cameo.
“I was in the game 10 years and never made a dollar. I stayed loyal—and now we here.” Rick Ross
Mazon remixes Jhene Aiko’s latest single “The Worst.” The reserved MC/producer/songwriter rides the laid-back track well.
Photography by the media wasn’t permitted at the concert, so we posted the video from West’s “New Slaves” instead.
West vs. the nor’easter
On Feb. 13, at least 6 inches of snow blanketed State College. But the storm didn’t stop Kanye West fans from filling the Bryce Jordan Center. Continue reading ‘Coldest winter’
To wrap up 2013, a recent episode of MTV’s RapFix Live featured freestyle cyphers of some of hip-hop’s talented newcomers, such as Troy Ave and Lantana. RapFix also showcased a cypher of rising artists, including Ohio’s Alexander Dreamer, Canada’s ShaqIsDope and Mississippi’s Slimm Pusha. Continue reading ‘King Push’
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