Open Mike Eagle has launched his Stony Island Audio podcast network with two new shows and the return of an old one. What Had Happened Was is a weekly podcast featuring Open Mike Eagle interviewing hip-hop producer legend Prince Paul about his 30-year career. Paul will share unheard stories aboutContinue Reading
[youtube id=”GkLsZhhutks”]Â Prince Paul’s A Prince Among Thieves (1999) is one of hip-hop’s great concept albums. The songs are connected by the storyline featuring rapper Breeze as Tariq who needs $1000 dollars to complete his demo tape.”Weapon World” features Kool Keith as Crazy Lou a maniacal arms dealer. Paul’s drums andContinue Reading
[youtube id=”viVzXWF5u2I”] De La Soul and Prince Paul talk to Mass Appeal about the Native Tongue movement they spearheaded during the Golden Age. Related posts: De La Soul’s Dugout (Live Stream) De La Soul Release Surprise Album For Your Pain & Suffering De La Soul On Sway In The MorningContinue Reading
[youtube id=”mP5SJrGmVfI”] BROOKZILL! releases a lyric video for “Let’s Go (É Noiz)” from their Throwback To The Future album coming out next Friday. The group explores the rhythmic connections between Brooklyn and Brazil using their combined mastery of both sounds. Watch the moving sideways silhouettes of the band members andContinue Reading