Key Art for Mixtape, streaming on Paramount+, 2023. Paramount+ announced that Mixtape, a new documentary exploring how the creation of mixtapes launched hip hop into mainstream culture, will premiere exclusively on the service Tuesday, August 1 in the U.S. and Canada and Wednesday, August 2 in the U.K., Australia, Latin America and Brazil, with further international markets to follow later in the year. Mixtape is the story of hip hop refusing to take no for an answer. Before radio play, the internet, and social media, there were mixtapes. DJs were tastemakers, trendsetters and creators of the sound that became the biggest musical genre on the planet. The importance of mixtapes goes well beyond the tapes themselves. Mixtapes were a form of currency and a signifier that someone was “in the know” and had their ear to the streets. The culture was too strong to be stopped, and the artists were too...
- 7/15/2023
- by Hollywood Outbreak
- HollywoodOutbreak.com
“30 years,” Busta Rhymes growled to thunderous applause near the end of his set at last night’s New York State of Mind Tour at Newark’s Prudential Center. “Leaders of the New School’s first album came out in 1991. I’ve been brothers with Nas and Wu-Tang for 30 years. Camaraderie for 30 years, brotherhood for 30 years, same code of ethics for 30 years … reppin’ this hip-hop shit for real, for 30 years.”
The hip-hop legends performed for a mixed-age crowd that spanned from young millennials to boomers who likely remember buying Leaders...
The hip-hop legends performed for a mixed-age crowd that spanned from young millennials to boomers who likely remember buying Leaders...
- 9/14/2022
- by Andre Gee
- Rollingstone.com
RZA’s alter ego Bobby Digital returns with new song “Troubleshooting” from the Wu-Tang Clan founding member’s upcoming soundtrack for the graphic novel of the same name, Bobby Digital and The Pit of Snakes.
In the accompanying video, which features animated graphics inspired by the book, a bloody battle ensues while RZA deals with an internal battle, noting “trouble keeps on finding me… keeping me from love I need, that’s why I gotta take what’s mine.”
“Trapped in a web of trouble/I untangled it,” he raps in another verse.
In the accompanying video, which features animated graphics inspired by the book, a bloody battle ensues while RZA deals with an internal battle, noting “trouble keeps on finding me… keeping me from love I need, that’s why I gotta take what’s mine.”
“Trapped in a web of trouble/I untangled it,” he raps in another verse.
- 7/22/2022
- by Althea Legaspi
- Rollingstone.com
July 20 Wednesday
Journalist Nicole Pasulka and photographer Santiago Felipe discuss their new book about the rebirth of New York’s drag scene, “How You Get Famous: Ten Years of Drag Madness in Brooklyn.”
The Center, New York
Vitali Klitschko, former boxing champion and now mayor of Kyiv, receives the Arthur Ashe Award for Courage at the 2022 ESPYs. Stephen Curry hosts.
Microsoft Theatre, Los Angeles
Zachary Levi and Aldis Hodges make appearances during the Lollipop Theater Network’s virtual Superhero Reveal. Hosted by Monique Coleman.
July 21 Thursday
“King Liz” opens with stars Ray Abruzzo, Oscar Best, Nancy Linari, Michelle Ortiz, Evan Morris Reiser and Sabrina Sloan.
Geffen Playhouse, Los Angeles
DJ Scratch provides the music for the DiscOasis “Grudio 54” roller-skating dance party for the “Minions: The Rise of Gru” soundtrack.
Wollman Rink, New York
“Queer as Folk” star Ryan O’Connell discusses his novel “Just by Looking at Him.”
Barnes & Noble — The Grove at Farmers Market,...
Journalist Nicole Pasulka and photographer Santiago Felipe discuss their new book about the rebirth of New York’s drag scene, “How You Get Famous: Ten Years of Drag Madness in Brooklyn.”
The Center, New York
Vitali Klitschko, former boxing champion and now mayor of Kyiv, receives the Arthur Ashe Award for Courage at the 2022 ESPYs. Stephen Curry hosts.
Microsoft Theatre, Los Angeles
Zachary Levi and Aldis Hodges make appearances during the Lollipop Theater Network’s virtual Superhero Reveal. Hosted by Monique Coleman.
July 21 Thursday
“King Liz” opens with stars Ray Abruzzo, Oscar Best, Nancy Linari, Michelle Ortiz, Evan Morris Reiser and Sabrina Sloan.
Geffen Playhouse, Los Angeles
DJ Scratch provides the music for the DiscOasis “Grudio 54” roller-skating dance party for the “Minions: The Rise of Gru” soundtrack.
Wollman Rink, New York
“Queer as Folk” star Ryan O’Connell discusses his novel “Just by Looking at Him.”
Barnes & Noble — The Grove at Farmers Market,...
- 7/20/2022
- by Marc Malkin
- Variety Film + TV
LL Cool J has an announcement to make, but first he has to make a quick stop at the bodega to pick up a few things. There’s the Rick Ross cigar, the Jadakiss chapstick, a few Digable Planets gumballs, a canister of Fat Joe and Remy Ma espresso ground coffee, Lil Kim chocolates, a DJ Scratch card, and the DJ Mister Cee peanut butter. Everything he couldn’t find there, he’ll just pick up in Queens, New York, where he’s headed with Ice Cube in the official...
- 4/4/2022
- by Larisha Paul
- Rollingstone.com
With the release of his long-delayed album, Saturday Afternoon Kung Fu Theater, just weeks away, RZA has dropped “Fate of the World” — his second single from the DJ Scratch-produced record.
Saturday Afternoon Kung Fu Theater, which is available for pre-order starting today and is slated for release on March 4, is a concept album which finds RZA pitted against his aggressive alter-ego, Bobby Digital — a persona the rapper first adopted with the release of Bobby Digital In Stereo in 1998.
Produced by RZA and Danny Hastings, the “Fate of the World...
Saturday Afternoon Kung Fu Theater, which is available for pre-order starting today and is slated for release on March 4, is a concept album which finds RZA pitted against his aggressive alter-ego, Bobby Digital — a persona the rapper first adopted with the release of Bobby Digital In Stereo in 1998.
Produced by RZA and Danny Hastings, the “Fate of the World...
- 2/18/2022
- by Rolling Stone
- Rollingstone.com
RZA has teamed up with legendary producer DJ Scratch for his upcoming full-length album, Saturday Afternoon Kung Fu Theater. The long-delayed album, out March 4, takes its name from the Wu-Tang Clan producer’s streaming series, Saturday Afternoon Kung Fu Theater with RZA, where he provided running commentary on martial arts movies.
“Lyrically the hip-hop part of me had a chance to re-emerge during quarantine,” RZA said in a release. “Giving Scratch the reins as a producer and me taking the reins as an Mc, that’s what frees me up...
“Lyrically the hip-hop part of me had a chance to re-emerge during quarantine,” RZA said in a release. “Giving Scratch the reins as a producer and me taking the reins as an Mc, that’s what frees me up...
- 2/5/2022
- by Rolling Stone
- Rollingstone.com
The RZA and Flatbush Zombies have followed up their horrorcore collaboration “Plug Addicts” with another new track titled “Quentin Tarantino,” an ode of sorts to the works of the filmmaker.
“This song is a dedication to one of our favorite directors, Quentin Tarantino,” the RZA, who did the music for Kill Bill, said in a statement. “His movies pioneered another level and style of filmmaking artistry. We are doing the same with our art…continuously expanding the palette of hip hop and music.”
Both the song itself and its video...
“This song is a dedication to one of our favorite directors, Quentin Tarantino,” the RZA, who did the music for Kill Bill, said in a statement. “His movies pioneered another level and style of filmmaking artistry. We are doing the same with our art…continuously expanding the palette of hip hop and music.”
Both the song itself and its video...
- 12/17/2021
- by Daniel Kreps
- Rollingstone.com
RZA teams with the Flatbush Zombies for the Wu-Tang mastermind’s latest single “Plug Addicts.”
“I’ve had my eyes on the Flatbush Zombies for sometime now,” the Wu-Tang mastermind said in a statement to Rolling Stone. “Their style of dark hip hop lyricism is reminiscent to my days in the Gravediggaz. This type of collaboration was overdue.”
“Plug Addicts” pairs a classic RZA beat with the Brooklyn trio’s dark lyricism: “Glocked tucked, shooting slow motion like John Woo flicks / White doves, black gloves, cut the tongues off loose lips,...
“I’ve had my eyes on the Flatbush Zombies for sometime now,” the Wu-Tang mastermind said in a statement to Rolling Stone. “Their style of dark hip hop lyricism is reminiscent to my days in the Gravediggaz. This type of collaboration was overdue.”
“Plug Addicts” pairs a classic RZA beat with the Brooklyn trio’s dark lyricism: “Glocked tucked, shooting slow motion like John Woo flicks / White doves, black gloves, cut the tongues off loose lips,...
- 12/10/2021
- by Daniel Kreps
- Rollingstone.com
RZA has shared his new song “Saturday Afternoon Kung Fu Theater” from his upcoming LP, now titled RZA vs Bobby Digital. The album is set to arrive August 6th and was produced entirely by DJ Scratch.
“Saturday Afternoon Kung Fu Theater” takes its name from the Wu-Tang Clan producer’s weekly streaming series Saturday Afternoon Kung Fu Theater with RZA, where he provides running commentary for his beloved martial arts movies. For the theme song of sorts, RZA enlisted another celebrated beatmaker, DJ Scratch.
“Lyrically the hip-hop part of me...
“Saturday Afternoon Kung Fu Theater” takes its name from the Wu-Tang Clan producer’s weekly streaming series Saturday Afternoon Kung Fu Theater with RZA, where he provides running commentary for his beloved martial arts movies. For the theme song of sorts, RZA enlisted another celebrated beatmaker, DJ Scratch.
“Lyrically the hip-hop part of me...
- 6/25/2021
- by Daniel Kreps
- Rollingstone.com
A new trailer for Netflix’s “Rhythm + Flow,” the streamer’s first music competition series, shows judges Cardi B, Chance the Rapper and Tip “T.I.” Harris scouring for undiscovered talent in major cities Los Angeles, New York, Atlanta and Chicago.
The 10-episode series, which will be released over a period of three weeks — The Auditions (episodes one through four); Cyphers, Rap Battles and Music Videos (episodes five through seven) and Samples, Collaborations and Finale (episodes eight through 10)– officially launches on Oct. 9.
The series will feature guests appearances from Snoop Dogg, Quavo, Fat Joe, Anderson .Paak, Royce da 5’9,” Nipsey Hussle, Big Boi, Killer Mike, Twista, Lupe Fiasco, Jadakiss, Ebro, Miguel, Teyana Taylor, Jhené Aiko, Tory Lanez, Ty Dolla $ign, DJ Khaled, Smack, King Los, Sounwave, Hit-Boy, London on da Track, Tay Keith, Denaro Love, Off-the-Wall, Kal Banx, G-Dav, John Legend, DJ Hed, DJ Oreo, DJ Scratch, DJ Holiday, Charm La’Donna and Adam Blackstone.
The 10-episode series, which will be released over a period of three weeks — The Auditions (episodes one through four); Cyphers, Rap Battles and Music Videos (episodes five through seven) and Samples, Collaborations and Finale (episodes eight through 10)– officially launches on Oct. 9.
The series will feature guests appearances from Snoop Dogg, Quavo, Fat Joe, Anderson .Paak, Royce da 5’9,” Nipsey Hussle, Big Boi, Killer Mike, Twista, Lupe Fiasco, Jadakiss, Ebro, Miguel, Teyana Taylor, Jhené Aiko, Tory Lanez, Ty Dolla $ign, DJ Khaled, Smack, King Los, Sounwave, Hit-Boy, London on da Track, Tay Keith, Denaro Love, Off-the-Wall, Kal Banx, G-Dav, John Legend, DJ Hed, DJ Oreo, DJ Scratch, DJ Holiday, Charm La’Donna and Adam Blackstone.
- 9/25/2019
- by Lorraine Wheat
- Variety Film + TV
Netflix’s “Rhythm + Flow” will give up-and-coming emcees one shot to lose themselves in the music, the moment. They’ll need to own it, and better never let it go.
Before we get sued by Eminem and “8 Mile” producers, here’s the streaming series’ official synopsis:
Global superstars Cardi B, Chance the Rapper, and Tip “T.I.” Harris search for the next hip hop sensation in “Rhythm + Flow,” Netflix’s first music competition show. The series brings together industry legends across a multi-city search in hip hop epicenters Los Angeles, New York, Atlanta and Chicago, to find raw talent and help undiscovered artists pursue their come up.
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Yes, it’s another music competition, but as guest judge Snoop Dogg says in...
Before we get sued by Eminem and “8 Mile” producers, here’s the streaming series’ official synopsis:
Global superstars Cardi B, Chance the Rapper, and Tip “T.I.” Harris search for the next hip hop sensation in “Rhythm + Flow,” Netflix’s first music competition show. The series brings together industry legends across a multi-city search in hip hop epicenters Los Angeles, New York, Atlanta and Chicago, to find raw talent and help undiscovered artists pursue their come up.
Also Read: 'El Camino': Now You Can Bet on if Jesse Pinkman Will Die in the 'Breaking Bad' Movie - and How
Yes, it’s another music competition, but as guest judge Snoop Dogg says in...
- 9/25/2019
- by Tony Maglio
- The Wrap
DJ Ez Rock, best known for collaborating with longtime friend Rob Base on “It Takes Two,” died on Saturday. He was 46.
DJ Ez Rock Dies
Ez Rock’s death was confirmed by Base, reported TMZ. His cause of death has not yet been revealed.
Born Rodney Bryce, the Harlem-native teamed up with Base in 1988 for “It Takes Two,” which went on to be a Top 40 hit and has been named by Rolling Stone as one of the 50 Greatest Hip-Hop Songs of All Time. Since it debuted in the 80s, “It Takes Two” has been sampled by a number of artists, including Snoop Dog. It’s also made its way onto a number of soundtracks – most recently 2009’s The Proposal, which starred Sandra Bullock and Ryan Reynolds.
Ez Rock and Base also worked together on “DJ Interview” and “Joy and Pain,” which was also a chart hit.
Many in the hip-hop...
DJ Ez Rock Dies
Ez Rock’s death was confirmed by Base, reported TMZ. His cause of death has not yet been revealed.
Born Rodney Bryce, the Harlem-native teamed up with Base in 1988 for “It Takes Two,” which went on to be a Top 40 hit and has been named by Rolling Stone as one of the 50 Greatest Hip-Hop Songs of All Time. Since it debuted in the 80s, “It Takes Two” has been sampled by a number of artists, including Snoop Dog. It’s also made its way onto a number of soundtracks – most recently 2009’s The Proposal, which starred Sandra Bullock and Ryan Reynolds.
Ez Rock and Base also worked together on “DJ Interview” and “Joy and Pain,” which was also a chart hit.
Many in the hip-hop...
- 4/28/2014
- Uinterview
Russell Simmons, Q-Tip, Snoop Dogg and more fellow MCs tweet tributes to fallen Beastie Boy.
By Rob Markman
The Beastie Boys in 1987
Photo: Getty Images
It is impossible to sum up the life and career of Adam Yauch in 140 characters, but when the hip-hop community learned of McA's death on Friday (May 4), rap figures from all over sent their love via Twitter.
Def Jam co-founder Russell Simmons was the first to break the news on his GlobalGrind website, and soon after, he sent a message via Twitter with a link to a statement he wrote on his site. "Rip Adam Yauch. My thoughts...," he wrote linking to a page that read: "Adam was incredibly sweet and the most sensitive artist, who I loved dearly. I was always inspired by his work. He will be missed by all of us."
Simmons' nephew Diggy also took to Twitter to quote a lyric...
By Rob Markman
The Beastie Boys in 1987
Photo: Getty Images
It is impossible to sum up the life and career of Adam Yauch in 140 characters, but when the hip-hop community learned of McA's death on Friday (May 4), rap figures from all over sent their love via Twitter.
Def Jam co-founder Russell Simmons was the first to break the news on his GlobalGrind website, and soon after, he sent a message via Twitter with a link to a statement he wrote on his site. "Rip Adam Yauch. My thoughts...," he wrote linking to a page that read: "Adam was incredibly sweet and the most sensitive artist, who I loved dearly. I was always inspired by his work. He will be missed by all of us."
Simmons' nephew Diggy also took to Twitter to quote a lyric...
- 5/4/2012
- MTV Music News
'I just feel phenomenal right now,' Mc says of release of his new album.
By Shaheem Reid
Busta Rhymes
Photo: MTV News
Busta Rhymes: hip-hop superhero? "I feel like the Mighty Thor," he said recently in his dressing room at Manhattan's Santos Party House. Rhymes just finished annihilating the stage with classics such as "Break Ya Neck" and the remix to "Ante Up" (M.O.P. came out for the latter), as well as his new smash, "Respect My Conglomerate," featuring special guest Jadakiss.
After the concert, Busta talked about his first LP in three years, Back on My B.S., and how it felt to perform the brand-new material onstage.
"I just feel phenomenal right now," he said after his show, shortly after midnight on Tuesday (May 19). "I'm excited. It's 24 hours before my birthday, it's the day of my release date. It's Malcolm X's birthday. It's...
By Shaheem Reid
Busta Rhymes
Photo: MTV News
Busta Rhymes: hip-hop superhero? "I feel like the Mighty Thor," he said recently in his dressing room at Manhattan's Santos Party House. Rhymes just finished annihilating the stage with classics such as "Break Ya Neck" and the remix to "Ante Up" (M.O.P. came out for the latter), as well as his new smash, "Respect My Conglomerate," featuring special guest Jadakiss.
After the concert, Busta talked about his first LP in three years, Back on My B.S., and how it felt to perform the brand-new material onstage.
"I just feel phenomenal right now," he said after his show, shortly after midnight on Tuesday (May 19). "I'm excited. It's 24 hours before my birthday, it's the day of my release date. It's Malcolm X's birthday. It's...
- 5/19/2009
- MTV Music News
On Thursday, October 2, Hammerstein Ballroom in NYC became the hot spot for Hip-Hop icons, when VH1 rolled down its red carpet for the fifth annual "VH1 Hip Hop Honors". Hosted by comedian Tracy Morgan, the event paid tribute to Cypress Hill, De La Soul, Naughty by Nature, Slick Rick and Too $hort this year.
Hill in particular was introduced by Freddy Rodriguez and the group stormed out to the stage for performances of "DJ Scratch Intro", "How Could I Just Kill a Man" and "(Rock) Superstar". The second tribute was opened by actress Joe Bryant. A number of artists like Estelle, Mos Def and Cee-Lo brought De La Soul's hits like "A Roller Skating Jam Named 'Saturdays,'" "Stakes Is High," while the group topped it off with "Me, Myself and I" and a remix of "Buddy!".
Busta Rhymes then took the stage for the third honor, singing Slick's "The Show...
Hill in particular was introduced by Freddy Rodriguez and the group stormed out to the stage for performances of "DJ Scratch Intro", "How Could I Just Kill a Man" and "(Rock) Superstar". The second tribute was opened by actress Joe Bryant. A number of artists like Estelle, Mos Def and Cee-Lo brought De La Soul's hits like "A Roller Skating Jam Named 'Saturdays,'" "Stakes Is High," while the group topped it off with "Me, Myself and I" and a remix of "Buddy!".
Busta Rhymes then took the stage for the third honor, singing Slick's "The Show...
- 10/4/2008
- by AceShowbiz.com
- Aceshowbiz
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