Bilal "Levels"

Fela Kuti - The Best of the Black President

Released this week on Knitting Factory Records, the deluxe edition of The Best Of The Black President comes with a 40 minute DVD, narrated by Sahr Ngaujah, interviews with Carlos Moore & Bill T Jones, recorded concert footage, and excerpts from various Fela Kuti documentaries, including Music Is The Weapon...for a limited time stream the full album here

BET Award Cyphers

Always the best part of the show...

Nicki Minaj, Joe Budden, Buckshot, Crown Royyal & DJ Premier - Cypher #1


KRS-One, Wale, Nipsey Hussle, Gsan & DJ Premier - Cypher #2


Eminem, Mos Def, Black Thought & DJ Premier - Cypher #3

Footage courtesy of NahRight

CMJ Duckdown Showcase

I had fun debuting the drum skills with Kidz In The Hall at the Duckdown showcase last night in the Blender Gramercy Theater...acts included Sean Price, Buckshot, Kidz In The Hall, Blue Scholars, Skyzoo, Smif N Wessun, Marco Polo & Torae, Rock of Heltah Skeltah, Black Moon, Team Facelift, Ruste Juxx, Pharoahe Monch, Masta Ace & Edo G...

Here's a recap of the night courtesy of 2DopeBoyz.com


Be sure to check for the new single from Kidz In The Hall "Jukebox" on iTunes

Mayer Hawthorne - Green Eyed Love

Click here to check out Waajeed's remixed version via Stones Throw

R.I.P. Mr Magic

A true pioneer in radio...he helped make it possible for DJs to have the mixshow format via commercial radio that allowed so many careers to flourish...click here for further details

"...every Saturday, Rap Attack, Mr. Magic, Marley Marl" - Notorious BIG (Juicy)