So it’s confirmed: Eyedea passed away over the weekend. One of the great unheralded talents of hip-hop, Eyedea had a vast vocabulary which he combined with a poetic sensibility and an effortless cadence. It’s a shame he never gained widespread popularity. But his talent was undeniable, and his music will live on as a testament […]
14KT – Nowalataz (Instrumental LP)
This is relatively old news, but I completely missed the boat on it when it first came out, and it’s dope, so I’m posting it anyways. 14KT is a producer from Ypsilanti, Michigan. Apparently, the beats on Nowalataz were made as a sort of tribute to Dilla. Here’s 14KT describing it in his own words: […]
More tributes to the King of Pop
Michael Jackson’s passing has inspired countless tributes from, it seems, every corner of the pop culture landscape. A testament to both his transcendent artistic influence and his catalog’s massive revenue-generating potential, the man has to date been remembered (slash exploited) on film, television, in print and, of course, by a variety of professional and amateur […]
Bhutto’s daughter gives her a rap tribute
The daughter of slain former Prime Minister, Benazir Bhutto decided the best way to honour her memory was by releasing a YouTube rap video. It’s getting some airplay over in Pakistan, and is actually kind of touching. The BBC has a pretty detailed report about the whole video. “Shot in the back of your ear, […]
Hip-hop tribute to Isaac Hayes
Tributes to Isaac Hayes are popping-up across the internet. Check out this particularly good one, courtesy of Original Underground Hip Hop, which features hip-hop treatments of some of Black Moses’ greatest tunse. Haroon Al-Qahtani – A Hip Hop Tribute To Isaac Hayes [Audio clip: view full post to listen] 01. Theme from Shaft (Haroon’s B-Boy Remix) 02. Hung Up […]