MCA’s Rolling Stone Cover

MCA is on the cover of the new Rolling Stone and most the issue is dedicated to him. Ad-Rock and Mike D give their first interviews since MCA’s passing and credit him for being the foundation of The band’s creativity. The issue goes on sale May 25.

Curtiss King – Ratchets Still Jockin

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Cali rapper Curtiss King has a sense of humor on this track about class-less women who are still attracted to him despite his financial difficulties. King has a Kickstarter campaign going right now to pay for his debut album Atychiphobia” (The Fear of Failure) and an accompanying DVD documentary Kings + Queens. You can download “Rachets Still Jockin'” here.

Locksmith-Hallelujah

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Locksmith’s Labyrinth now has a video for “Hallelujah” that puts the emcee in the middle of a simulated urban storm.

Prodigy & More On Malcolm X’s Influence

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A few days ago rappers and poets gathered in New York City to celebrate the life of Malcolm X on what would have been his 87th birthday. Prodigy, Lord Jamar, Amanda Diva, Papoose and Immortal Technique share with the audience their connection to the late leader at The Malcolm X Block Party sponsored by The Source.