RDU duo Blaze The Sky (SkyBlew + Azon Blaze) are gearing up to release their latest collaborative EP, Double Dragon. It’s been awhile since they’ve linked up together, so I’m definitely looking forward to the new body of work. This track off Double Dragon features Carlitta Durand and is produced by NC’s U’Nique Music. "Red & Blue Theory"–…
Starting at 2 p.m. EST today, Common will be performing live on YouTube in anticipation of his upcoming new album, The Dreamer, The Believer. In addition, he will sit down for a Q&A with moderator/hip-hop scribe Shaheem Reid. Run That Back: Common Answers Fan Questions Part 7 & 8 (Video).
Big Sean’s Finally Famous Tour stopped in Houston at Warehouse Live last Sunday and Simpy Complicated was in the building to capture the energy. Opening acts include Houston’s own Uzoy, Torey Lanez (Canada), Shawn Chrystopher, Cyhi Da Prynce and of course, Big Sean.
Jay-Z’s lifestyle website continues with it’s "Catch Me In The Kitchen" series, this time sitting down with Doug Sohn, the owner of Chicago hot dog emporium Hot Doug’s. Doug Sohn talks about how he started his business, the wide variety of hot dogs they serve including alligator, buffalo, rattlesnake, elk, and smoked yak; he also…
This track is off of the NC rapper’s Da Trappa Turnt Rappa mixtape, which is hosted by DJ Scream. Video directed by Dre Cannonz Approved. Run That Back: Castaway — "Been A While" (Video).
Hip Hop historian and music technologist Glenn K. Bolton, also known as Daddy-O and founder of the legendary group Stetsasonic, recently spoke at Geekend 2011, one of the largest tech conferences in the United States. During Daddy-O’s talk at Geekend, he spoke about the parallels between hip hop artists and startups plus also gave advice…
Orangeburg, SC’s Dixie Boyz (DJ Hugg, John Push, Jimi Swagg, and Carolina Slimm) drops visuals off of their upcoming mixtape, Til Death Do Us Part, which is set to drop next month. Video directed by Visionary Art Group. Run That Back: Dixie Boyz Ft. Ariel — "Hennessy".
Last month designer Rachel Roy started a hilarious "Holiday Kindness" web series, in which her staff are the stars. Here’s the latest episode, where she gives back to her staff this holiday season by implementing casual Fridays. If you missed the previous episode, "Holiday Kindness: Everyone Loves Fruitcake", you can peep it after the jump.