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Afrika Bambaataa Steps Down

In an unexpected (but totally expected) turn of events, the Amen Ra of the UZN has stepped down. The official statement from the Universal Zulu Nation is found below. “Universal Zulu Nation Official Statement: International and Regional US UZN Leaders, Universal Zulu Nation The Universal Zulu Nation wishes to announce that it is currently under…

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Phife in a Nutshell

Last night, the Apollo Theater held a celebration of the life of the late, great, Phife Dawg. During this moving tribute, Phife’s family released one of the new tracks that he had been working on. It was as if Phife knew that we were all going to need more, so he left this to help…

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The Day the Earth Stood Still

What happens when two GIANTS in hip hop sit down and talk to each other while a stunned crowd stares in silence? The Teacha interviews The God MC, and the Earth comes to a halt.

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Wu Tang Meets Bill Murray

So, have you wondered what it would look like if the Wu and Bill Murray got together to pull off the heist of the century? If they were to liberate Once Upon a Time in Shaolin from Martin Shitdick? It would probably look like this.

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Busta Rhymes and Friends

When the Hot 97 concert, “Hot For The Holidays”, advertises Busta Rhymes and Friends….you had better think long and hard about who his “friends” may be. If you have been listening to our show, you know that Leaders of the New School have been in the studio. You also know that A Tribe Called Quest…

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Look At These!

Let me first start by saying, “How fucking fresh are these kicks?” Over the summer, I attended what was billed as a “mini-con” at my local library. While there, I met Jack and Nicole selling their hand painted sneakers. They had everything; The Walking Dead, Boondock Saints, Comic Book Men, Pennywise, you name it. I…

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Straight Outta Compton

“You are now about to witness the strength of street knowledge.” Not only is this one of the most powerful beginnings to any record, it is also the beginning to the Straight Outta Compton movie. Before you see anything, you hear that oh, so familiar line, and then it begins. You are taken back to…

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Mos Def Throwing Down the Gauntlet

Yasiin Bey (nee Mos Def) has just thrown down a challenge to all comers. He says that he, Black Thought, and King Los are ready to take on the world in a battle rap. He isn’t playing; he is willing to put a million dollars (for charity) on it! What do you think? Who is…

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The Return of Hip Hip As You Knew It

Individually they are: Carolina Dirty, Dominique Larue, Monie Love and MyVerse. Collaboratively they make up Heresyl an all-female Hip Hop group that will quickly remind you what you’ve been missing in Hip Hop music. All well established Emcees in their own right; united, these ladies are a calculated combination of strength and femininity. In their…

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Turntables

Who says female DJs are just a gimmick? Who says you need a laptop to DJ these days? Who says that the art of turntablism is dead? Meet DJ Patty Clover and tell all of your friends who say these things to “Get Bent”. Check out her Facebook page here and show her some love….

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