These are incredible mixes by NYC based producer Max Tannone that combine the riddims of dub reggae with the lyrical flows of Talib kweli and Mos Def. Links below:
Talib Kweli and Hi-Tek release a brand new music video for "Ballad of the Black Gold", an ode to the oil crisis. I premiered this song on the latest podcast of THEZROHOUR. Great, great song. Powerful video.
The official music video for "History" by Mos Def featuring Talib Kweli, off the album "The Ecstatic". I am looking forward to that Reflection Eturnal and a new Black Star project possibly due this year!
Set in the mythical, gang ridden streets of Empire City, BLOKHEADZ is the animated story of teenage rapper, Blak. With the help of his crew, "G-Pak", Blk fights off the temptations of the streets and dreams of making it big in the rap game. When he gets caught in the middle of a crime lord/media mogul with an intent on controlling the city, Blak discovers his rhymes have supernatural abilities...
BLOKHEADZ began as an independent comic/graphic novel series created by the Madtwiinz, Mark and Mike Davis. The animated version of BLOKHEADZ features Hip-Hop stars Talib Kweli and RZA, Hip-Hop ambassador Bobbito Garcia, comedian Affion Crockett (Mad TV, MTV’s Wild N’ Out), actress Lauren London and Def Poetry Jam’s Mayda Del Valle, with super-producer DJ Khalil providing the sonic backdrop. The look of the series is similar to "The Boondocks" but with more graffiti inspired/anime character designs. The first two episodes are available on missiong.com. You can peep the first episode below-
Follow a night in the life of new supergroup Idle Warship (Talib Kweli + Res + Graph Nobel) as they travel through NYC, hit the studio to record, DJ a set at a club, perform, and generally talk shit. You can also preview new songs from the group's forthcoming mixtape and album. Shot/Edited by Court Dunn for Restless Films.
This is that classic hip hop that makes me fall in love again. It doesn't hurt that Jean Grae is spittin' and 9th Wonder is rocking the beats. JEANIUS!
The Black August Hip Hop Project strives to promote human rights though supporting and influencing the global development of Hip Hop culture. By facilitating exchanges between international communities where Hip Hop is a vital part of youth culture, they promote awareness about the social and political issues that affect our global communities. Their vision is to bring culture and politics together and to allow them to naturally evolve into a unique Hip Hop consciousness that informs our collective struggle for a more just, equitable and human world. This film documents the movement through a series of interviews and performances with hip hop artists and key members of the black activist movement.
Talib Kweli brings you the latest video from the critically acclaimed classic Eardrum released last year, "The Perfect Beat" featuring KRS - ONE. The performance footage was taken from a recent performance at the Shrine Auditorium in LA.
The American Museum of Natural History in conjunction with Flavorpill presents a monthly (Fridays) music event with live bands, DJs and VJs presenting the hottest music and projecting dynamic visuals at the Rose Center for Earth and Space. The next event is not until September but check HERE for more info.
