photography by carlton beener
Rock The Bells 2009 with:
Chali 2na
Tech N9ne
House of Pain / La Coka Nostra
Sage Francis
Supernatural
Super Cr3w
Reflection Eternal
Big Boi
Slick Rick
The Roots
Busta Rhymes
Nas @ Damian Marley
RZA
Ice Cube
Philadelphia rapper Reef the Lost Cauze could care less about extemporaneously bruising the egos of opposing rappers—although as an established battle rapper, he’s proven himself rather good at it. In truth, the Philly-born MC just wants to make good music, give props to his mother and maybe have a cheesesteak when he’s finished. This interview by Paul Glanting.
Themselves is producer Jel and rapper Doseone, who detach themselves from the Anticon hive mind to release their own ultra-fractalized riffs on hip-hop and experimental music. Their newest CrownsDown is built on the same frame as Nas and Gang Starr and to fit alongside Doseone’s side gig teaching kids how to rap. This interview by Matt Dupree.
Download: Beastie Boys “Too Many Rappers” (Feat. Nas) [Audio clip: view full post to listen] (off Hot Sauce Committee Part. 1 out now on Limited Edition 12″)
Download: Jay-Z “Success” (feat. NAS) [Audio clip: view full post to listen] After spending his entire career under Def Jam, Jay-Z found it time to cut the cord and move on. Thanks to Rap Radar for the heads up and the detective work! Via: Rap Radar “I can honestly say, working with Doug Morris and [...]
