Monthly Archives: April 2010

Mos Def on Yo Gabba Gabba!

You can’t fault Mos Def for kickin it on Yo Gabba Gabba!  This show has managed to lock down some pretty major artists (including the Roots).  Mos plays a superhero in this that has to go calm down a monster.  It’s equal parts cute and awesome.

Pitchfork’s Guide to Upcoming Releases has some gems

Pitchfork released a guide to upcoming releases that has some gems.  The list is worth looking at in general, but I’ve picked out a few ones that would catch your attention.

04-13

Murs & 9th Wonder: ForNever [SMC]

04-20

Little Brother: LeftBack [Hall of Justus]

Ozomatli: Fire Away [Mercer Street/Downtown]

05-18

Nas and Damian Marley: Distant Relatives [Universal Republic]

Rhymefest: El Che [dNBe Entertainment]

Talib Kweli and Hi-Tek: Revolutions Per Minute [Blacksmith/Warner Bros.]

06-08

The Roots: How I Got Over [Def Jam]

06-22

Diddy: Last Train to Paris [Bad Boy]