SB.TV made this video for English Frank, who rounded up an army of MCs, including Rodney P, Skibadee, Skinnyman, Roots Manuva, Joe Black, Lowkey, Genesis Elijah, Black The Ripper, Rewd Adams, Mic Righteous, Benny Banks and Smokey Barz himself, Jamal Edwards. Though it’s only a fraction of the UK scene, it’s quite a powerful video. […]
Pace Won.
This week I interviewed New Jersey legend, Pace Won. It was the most fun interview I’ve done because it was essentially a two hour chat about Hip Hop. We discussed The Outsidaz, The Fugees, Redman, Eminem, mascot costumes; the usual. The interview is coming soon. While we were talking about his work with Ski Beatz, […]
Oynx – You Ain’t Ready For Me.
We’re all friends here, so I’m not ashamed to admit I cried inside when I read YG’s statement that “Lil Wayne and Drake are lyrical, but Tupac Shakur wasn’t lyrical.” But then I saw the new Onyx video and I remembered that life isn’t so bad after all. Tweet
When Lily Met Raekwon…
Last week I brought you photographic evidence that I’d been given the opportunity to interview Raekwon. Now I know you’ve probably spent the week pondering, ‘What would a Wu Tang stan ask a real life member of Wu Tang?’ Lots of things. I asked about his love for crack rap and kung fu films, his relationship […]
[Interview] Raekwon.
Since Wu Tang Clan’s debut in 1993, Raekwon has been regarded as one of the greatest rappers to ever grace the mic. He became one of the first members of the notorious rap group to release a solo album and is still at the top of the game almost two decades into his career. Following the release of his […]
Onyx – Classic Terror.
Aaaaggghhhhhhhhhhhhh! New Onyx! This has put me in an insanely good mood. I’ve been praying they’ll come to London for a while now, but this makes it a lot more likely. Tweet
R.I.P. Elizabeth Taylor.
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SB.TV x Raekwon.
While big things were taking place in Texas, I was preparing to interview one of the G.O.A.T.’s, Raekwon. My love for Wu Tang and all things Shaolin is enough to make me an honourary member so I crammed as many questions as I could into 15 minutes. He cleared up a few Wu myths for […]
R.I.P. Nate Dogg.
Less than a day later I’m tying the letters R.I.P. once again, this time for Nate Dogg. While Smiley Culture was a great influence on my love for music as a whole, I began listening to west coast Hip Hop from a very young age so Snoop, Dre, Warren, Nate, Kurupt, Daz and Xzibit almost […]
Just Blaze’s Top 5 MCs.
The hype about the UK’s Top MC list must have spread across the pond as Just Blaze has chimed in with his top 5 MC’s of all time…
Support DJ Kool Herc.
Long considered the pioneer of hip hop culture, DJ Kool Herc has contributed a great deal to music. Now that his health is at risk, many hip hop heavyweights are being called on for support…
R.I.P. Malcolm X.
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R.I.P. Big L.
R.I.P Lamont Coleman. I think it’s safe to say 90% of today’s lyricists owe this dude a lot. For Jay Z’s amusing take on the freestyle listen to his interview with Juan Epstein at Rosenbergradio.com. Tweet
Happy Valentine’s Day.
Don’t say I never get you anything… Tweet
R.I.P James Yancey.
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Jazmine Sullivan.
I was lucky enough to interview the lovely Jazmine Sullivan last week for SB.TV. She’s a really talented singer and songwriter and is sure to go far in her career. Go to sbtv.co.uk/blog to check out the interview. Tweet
Birthday Buddies.
Now I know that everyone’s very excited that it’s my birthday today, but let’s take a moment to remember two of the 20th century’s most iconic figures, who also celebrated their birthdays on December 1st. First up, Richard Pryor, a comic genius who was loved by all. Pryor would have been 70 today. Next up […]
Ghostface – Together Baby.
“Knew she was gangster she rolled me up two L’s.. she wanna put my name on her new nails” Ghostface returns with Together Baby a track from Apollo Kids. The new album is expected to be released on December 14th. I for one can’t fucking wait. Tweet
Top 10 Costume Arrests.
In the spirit of Halloween, I thought it would be nice to post some pictures of people dressed up. What better way than a countdown of the top 10 arrests taking place while the suspect is dressed up. Nothing, exactly. 10. 9. 8. 7. 6. 5. 4. 3. 2. 1. Images from holytaco.com. Tweet
