Little Brother Explains Their 20-Year-Evolution
Rap legends Pooh and Phonte discuss their legendary career, their new album “May the Lord Watch” and an “update” on their relationship with 9th Wonder.
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action or later. Please see Debugging in WordPress for more information. (This message was added in version 6.7.0.) in /wordpress-versions/6.7.2/wp-includes/functions.php on line 6114Rap legends Pooh and Phonte discuss their legendary career, their new album “May the Lord Watch” and an “update” on their relationship with 9th Wonder.
FIND OUT HOW LITTLE BROTHER’S “THE LISTENING” LP CAME TOGETHER
(AllHipHop News) Hip-Hop group Slum Village is set to return with their first LP in three years. After several shake-ups, original member T3 joined with Grammy-nominated producer Young RJ and J Dilla’s younger brother Illa J to record Evolution. The latest project features guest appearances by Havoc of Mobb Deep, Blu, Raheem Devaughn, DJ Jazzy Jeff, and Big Pooh. Production credits include T3, Young RJ, and Focus. The founding members of Slum Village (T3, J Dilla, Baatin) started the group in the early 90’s in Detroit’s Conant Gardens neighborhood. Dilla later left the group in 2002 and was replaced by fellow Detroit emcee Elzhi. Soon after Baatin also departed due to health complications, and T3 and Elzhi performed as a duo. Baatin would later return to the group. Unfortunately, both founding members J Dilla and Baatin have since passed away. Dilla died in 2006 at 32. Baatin died in 2009 at 35. Now T3, RJ, and Illa continue the Slum Village legacy with Evolution. The present-day crew has released the lead single “Forever,” and they are currently on a world tour to support their new album. Evolution will be released on June 25th. Check out the remaining dates for Slum Village’s tour and the video for “Forever” below. May 22 – Munich, Germany – Import Export May 23 – Milan, Italy – Biko Club May 24 – Aarau, Switzerland – Kiff May 25 – Brussels, Belgium – Brass June 14 – Chicago, IL – Reggie’s July 24 – Orlando, FL – Backbooth July 25 – Tampa, FL – The Orpheum July 26 – Miami, FL – The Stage [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HdSddSbPLhI]
AllHipHop.com sat down with Kareem Fort, the creator of DEMOS the new Hip Hop Documentary making it’s way to the forefront of the music industry this spring. He talked to us about all the artists in the movie and what he hopes this documentary is able to do for aspiring spitters who are attempting to become a part of the Hip Hop music industry at large. If you are an artist or if you know an aspiring artist, you’ve got to check out this video and definitely read the interview! AllHipHop want’s to know what you think about the trailer so leave us comments! [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PYPMtpAnYX8&w=560&h=315] AllHipHop.com: OK Kareem, the first question is obvious but necessary, what was the exact premise behind the Documentary? When will it be released? Kareem Fort: The premise of the film is to provide the aspiring artist/musician with his or her options concerning not only getting in the business of music, but once they get in, on how to attain any level of success. It will be released May of this year 2013. Who did you speak to during the course of the two years you took to make the movie, and are there any particular artists/producers etc encounters that stand out to you that you would like to tell us about? My producer Hassahn and I spoke with several artists, managers, and producers over the last couple of years, we may have gotten about 100 interviews in total. I’m talking everyone from Mack 10, NO ID, Planet Asia, Rapper Big Pooh, Murs, Kendrick Lamar, Needlz, (pauses to take a breath, laughing), Dj Rhettmatic, Thurz, Nitty Scott MC, Soul Khan, Marly Marl and even comedian Tony Rock, people don’t know how much of a hip hop head he is, he really brought a unique perspective to the film. Unfortunately, all the artists we interviewed didnt make the final cut of the film due to various reasons so some of them will be in our web series launching in March. The few awesome interviews that stood out to me were Black Thought, Talib Kweli, Dj Quik and J-Live. I am huge fans of theirs, so it was an honor to have them agree to interview for the doc. And as far as crazy, The Bodega Brovas were hilarious! What if anything did you learn about the industry through putting this together that flat out shocked you? I learned that most artists that I interviewed truly had a passion for hip hop and it wasn’t about money, fame, girls or anything that we often see glorified in hip hop media. Is there any specific message that you hope the masses come away from your movie with? Yes, absolutely, I want to inspire people to make music from their hearts and to do it for the love. That’s one of the common things you will see throughout the film. Love and passion were the main driving forces that I had to rely on to complete this film. Some people are already saying this movie is going to be historical because of the truth within the content of it, but if you had to do it all over again, would you do anything differently? There are so many things I would do differently, but one thing for sure would be to push harder to redo my interview with Jean Grae. I’m fascinated with her, in fact I think she is brilliant and I would love to tell her story one day. I’m sure it’s safe to say most anyone who’s heard Jean would be fascinated with her! Alright before we let you go, please tell the people how they can find and keep up with you! You can reach out to me via twitter @Hustlenme. That’s the easiest way to reach me directly.
AND IT’S GOOD!: RAPPER BIG POOH TALKS EMBRACING THE STRUGGLE AND GOING SPORTY
(AllHipHop News) DJ Mick Boogie has teamed up with Hypetrak to release an 18-track mixtape titled Represent the Stripes as an homage to Adidas’ #represent campaign and to help build some musical awareness and anticipation for the 2012 Summer Olympic games which begin this Friday (July 27) in London. Represent the Stripes features new music and appearances from the likes of Slum Village, Big Pooh, Action Bronson, Kids These Days, King L, Troy Ave, OnCue, STS, Chip Tha Ripper, and many more. Production on the tape is provided by Chi Duly, Mell and D, Party Supplies, Block, DJ Uneek, Fly Union, , and more. Hypetrak said of the mixtape, “Mick Boogie was so impressed with the upcoming Adidas #represent campaign that he decided to make a mixtape paying homage to it: “Represent The Stripes.” The project ties in the ideals of the Adidas campaign with the patriotism of the Olympics going on this month…hence the double entendre of “Represent The Stripes.” More of an exclusive, awesome compilation than a mixtape, this project features a who’s who of dope new rappers and some legends as well!” Stream and download Represent the Stripes below: http://soundcloud.com/hypetrak-1/sets/mick-boogie-hypetrak-represent