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Vast Aire and Vordul Mega of Cannibal Ox kick-off their east coast tour
performing their classics and new music!
Check tour dates and locations to attend a show near you!

Show promoter please contact: @VASTAIRE2090
Video music produced by: @BILLCOSMIQ


Kurupt paid SA Radio a visit to talk about his new mixtape hosted by Nick Bean titled "Money Bitches Power". He also talks about his most recent tour in Canada, a memorable time that he had with Everlast (who showed up with Nicky Diamonds owner of Diamond Supply Co) his past beef with Ja Rule and DMX, + more. Kurupt treated the fans with autographs, pictures, and a freestyle to end things. Tune in Monday Nights and listen to Soul Assassins Radio Shade45 Sirius Satellite 7pm PT -- 10pm ET Shot By @ErndoggLA




Stu Bangas is releasing "Straight Death 2" the follow up to his beat tape from 2012.

This offering includes instrumentals he composed for Sean Price, Chino XL, Vinnie Paz feat. Mobb Deep, Copywrite, MHz, Diggaz With Attitude, Reef The Lost Cauze, Blaq Poet and more...along with some unreleased instrumentals, and unreleased tracks feat. Outerspace, Spit Gemz,
Q Unique, Ag Da Coroner and more...

Stay tuned for pre-order info at http://www.brutalmusic.org/

The project will be avail. at http://www.brutalmusic.org/ (limited, signed physical pressing), Itunes and Bandcamp.



ONLY GODZ RELATE: This EP was created as a filler between Poetic's "VONPOEVII" album, and his upcoming 13th solo album titled "JUDAS ISCARIOT" set to drop early 2014. This 7 Track EP will be a free download project for all the listeners who've been supporting Poetic through all these years of making music. Only Godz Relate.




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Stu Bangas is releasing “Straight Death 2″ the follow up to his beat tape from 2012. This offering includes music he composed for Sean Price’s “Mic Tyson”, Chino XL’s “Ricanstructian”, Vinnie Paz feat. Mobb Deep, Copywrite’s “God Save The King”, MHz feat. Ill Bill and Slaine, Diggaz With Attitude and more…along with some unreleased instrumentals, and unreleased tracks. Stay tuned for pre-order info and for now check the first promo for the project here:



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Fans have been waiting for the Rugged Man‘s new studio album Legends Never Die for years, and now it’s finally ready to arrive. In this clip, R.A. provides details on the album, including the April 30th release date, plus features from the likes of Tech N9ne, Hopsin, Talib Kweli, Vinnie Paz, Brother Ali, Masta Ace, and more.


Longtime Wu-Tang affiliate, Killah Priest, will finally drop his long awaited LP, titled The Psychic World of Walter Reed, later this month. So, the veteran MC offers up an exclusive preview for the fans in advance of its release, via snippets (below) from the record. The two-disc set boasts 40 tracks, including the previously released "Brilliantaire," "Tonite We Ride" featuring George Clinton, and "Nazareth". It also features guest spots from Ghostface Killah, Inspectah Deck, Raekwon, GZA, and Lord Fury, among others, while producers 4th Disciple, Jordan River Banks, Kalisto, Agallah The Don, and Ayatollah contribute with beats. P.W.O.W.R. is Priest's first new commercial release since 2010's The 3 Day Theory. It hits stores February 25th. Order your copy at PWOWR.com. The single "Brilliantaire" is currently for sale on iTunes.




Hip-hop fans have been waiting way too long for Ghostface and DOOM‘s collaborative DOOMSTARKS album, and many have given up hope of it ever coming to fruition. But in a recent clip from a tour stop in Amsterdam, Ghost confirms that the project is still very much happening.


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Last year’s Coachella Festival was dominated by hip hop talent, mostly famously by a resurrected 2Pac as a hologram. This year’s festival will highlight another iconic hip hop act, this time not in digital form. The legendary Wu-Tang Clan will reunite to perform on the April 14 and April 21 dates. The two weekend event will be one part of Wu-tang’s year long celebration of the 20 year anniversary of their groundbreaking debut album Enter the Wu-tang (36 Chambers).

It was also announced on January 9th via the group’s Facebook page that a new album is also in the works. Method Man, Ghostface Killah, and Raekwon released their collaboration Wu-Massacre in 2010, and the 2011 compilation album, Legendary Weapons, featured several Wu members and affiliates, but the new project will be the first official Wu-tang studio album since 2007′s 8 Diagrams.
Besides Coachella and the new LP, fans may also see a full Wu-Tang world tour this year. Wu producer Rza told Power 105′s The Breakfast Club last October, “I know that the 20th year anniversary is coming up, and some of the brothers have been talking about potentially going back in, maybe do a world tour. I see like one last hurrah to close the book.”

Other hip hop acts performing at Coachella 2013 include 2 Chainz, Danny Brown, Jurassic 5, Theophilus London, Aesop Rock, Earl Sweatshirt, and Raider Klan. Rock bands The Stone Roses, Blur, Phoenix, and Red Hot Chilli Peppers are set to headline. The annual Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival takes place at the Empire Polo Club in Indio, California on April 12-14 and April 19-21.
For the full lineup and more information visit www.coachella.com


Slaine's new record, "The Boston Project" coming March 2013.
Including the song 'Cocaine & Whiskey' (Feat. Amadeus, Moroney)
More info to come. Stay tuned...


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On 3-5-2013, the Demigodz (Apathy, Celph Titled, Ryu of Styles Of Beyond, Esoteric, Motive, Blacastan) will release there first official full-length LP, KILLMatic, and it will feature appearances from RA The Rugged Man, Termanology, Panchi (of NYG'z), Planetary (of Outerspace), Scoop Deville & Eternia with production from DJ Premier, Marco Polo, The Snowgoons, Apathy, Teddy Roxpin, Chumzilla, Skammadix & Will C.



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Two of the best from the West will join forces for a collaborative project titled "This Generation", set for a September 25. Completely produced by Beatnick & K-Salaam and released via Duck Down, there's a lot pointing towards this being a superb album. I love both of these guy's music, though I must say that neither has managed to impress me that much with their respective recent releases. I have a great feeling about this one however!


Tracklist:

01. "Just Begun"
02. "64 Impala"
03. "Reina De Barrio (Ghetto Queen)" (Ft. Adrian)
04. "Stone Cold"
05. "Yellow Tape" (Ft. Krondon)
06. "Peace Treaty"
07. "And It Goes"
08. "Slash Gordan"
09. "Heartbreaks & Handcuffs"
10. "This Generation" (Ft. Adrian)
11. "Future Love"
12. "The Other Side"

MURS & FASHAWN - Slash Gordan

The High Profile Demise of Mobb Deep has been played out on Shock Jock Hip-Hop Radio shows, youtube channels and blogs for quite some time now. Both members of Mobb Deep have been facing personal issues, alleged Alcoholism, Prison Time, Label woes, Solo venture competition, "Hacked Twitter Accounts", Rumours, Denials and more.

Prodigy & Havoc came together as the group Mobb Deep started while students at LaGuardia High School for Preforming Arts in the early 90's and released their 1st album Juvenile Hell much of which was produced by DJ Premier and Large Professor. Their second Album The Infamous became a East Coast Classic, at a time when West Coast Rap was on top, embroiling them in the middle of the media fuelled so-called "East Coast/West Coast Beef".

Mobb Deep, Capone-N-Noreaga & Tragedy Khadafi - LA LA (Kuwait Mix)

They featured as guests on Marley Marl's remix of Capone-N-Noreaga's - LA LA (Kuwait Mix) alongside legendary Queensbridge MC - Tragedy Khadafi, which was one of the most serious West Coast diss records of that period.


Mobb Deep ft. Cormega - Let Nothin Die [Unreleased]

Since 1993 they have released 7 albums, with strong production by some of the best beatsmiths Premier, Pete Rock, Alchemist and more, and collaborated with some of Hip-Hop's best. As successful artists in their own rights; Havoc as a producer for many of Hip-Hop greats; Method Man, Eminem, Nas, Foxy Brown, Onyx, O.G.C., The Notorious B.I.G., Jadakiss, Styles P, Game, Diddy, LL Cool J, Big Noyd, Termanology, Capone-N-Noreaga, Prodigy's solo work and Mobb Deep; and Prodigy releasing his 3 part H.N.I.C. series.

Comedy Mobb Deep "Blood Money" cover from NahRight

In 2005 Mobb Deep signed to 50 Cent's G-Unit records despite the fact that 50 Cent dissed them on "Piggy Bank", many die-hard Mobb fans were critical of the move, although in late 2009, Mobb Deep were released from their contract. It was during this period that Prodigy became a regular on hood youtube video channels, out spokenly critical of many rappers, and created beef for the group. Prodigy was arrested on a Gun Charge and asserted that the "Hip-Hop Police" had offered a deal if he would set up 50 Cent, which he allegedly refused.


In the months leading up to his Prison term, he released some of his best music, putting him in a league with modern Political MC's like Immortal Technique, and while in Prison, he released Phone Time (Welcome To State Prison), and a 5 page letter accusing Jay-Z of being an Illuminati Puppet, and showed his support for Afrika Bambaataa and Incarcerated Religious Leader Dr. Malachi Z York.

During his Prison stretch, Prodigy wrote his now "Infamous" book My Infamous Life: The Autobiography of Mobb Deep's Prodigy, where he discusses events in his life. While revealing his life story, he has been widely accused of "Dry Snitching" on many Queensbridge and Hip-Hop artists, and the release saw a slew of back and fourths between Prodigy and Queens Rappers and Crime figures. All of this may have proved fatal to the Mobb Deep relationship, as Havoc is noticeably not openly involved in the over hyped tit for tat media circus.


Recently the Hip-Hop Radio Shock Jocks have been having a feeding frenzy over rumours of a very personal Mobb split, much of which features in the videos below. We at The Kool Skool do not get joy over this situation, and will not add to it. Unfortunately, it seems that "the Rap Industry" is more focused on fuelling Rap Beefs and Gossip, than celebrating what this industry is actually about - Music. All there is to be said is that Mobb Deep are a legendary Group, and like Groups, they fall out, and all you can do is hope they can sort out their differences, or wish them luck on their respective solo careers, and celebrate almost 20 years of dope music.





In this second clip from his sit-down with AllHipHop, Havoc speaks on the shots he took at P on “Same Shit, Different Day”, the allegations about P made by his cousin Ferg Brim and the decline of his relationship with his longtime partner.


Prodigy Denies Mobb Deep Rumours


Prodigy Responds To Capone, Speaks About New Book, Nas, N.O.R.E. and more


Havoc vs Prodigy BEEF -- Havoc DENIES Tweets and Audio Dissing Prodigy!


HAVOC SPEAKS ABOUT THOSE INFAMOUS TWEETS AND ADDRESSES THE PRODIGY RUMORS


Nore Speaks On Beef with Prodigy and split with Capone


Capone Goes Into Detail Of What Really Happened At Havoc's Brother's Trial. He Says By Taking The Stand He Saved Killa Black From Going To Jail. And Asks Why Prodigy Never Said Anything Face To Face To Him About Being A Snitch. (Interview By Doggie Diamonds)


Mobb Deep - Peer Pressure (Large Professor Remix) what we remember them for.

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We know you guys have been patiently waiting for this one… Vinnie Paz’s new solo album, “God Of The Serengeti,” drops October 23, 2012 on Enemy Soil. More info coming soon.

In the meantime, don’t forget to check out the video for the first single from “God of the Serengeti” called “Cheesesteaks” (produced by Psycho Les of The Beatnuts) here:



Last but not least, you can download Vinnie Paz’s free mixtape “The Priest of Bloodshed”


Casual, of the legendary Hieroglyphics crew, announced last week that he’ll be releasing a new album, titled He Still Think He Raw in late May.

The Hiero Imperium Records-backed release is titled in reference to the rapper’s 2001 album, He Think He Raw. It’s produced entirely by DJ Fresh and production crew The Whole Shabang.

The new LP will mark the California MC’s second release in two years, following his 2011 album, The Hierophant. In total, it will mark his seventh solo album in a career spanning more than a decade.

Information on guest features have yet to be released, but Casual has released a video for the record’s debut single, “Tears”.

Casual’s He Still Think He Raw is scheduled for release on May 22.


Lowkey, the rapper-slash-political activist, has chosen to hang up the microphone to focus his efforts elsewhere. The MC released his first mixtape, Key To The Game, way back in 2003 and after running the series for three instalments stepped away from the scene, only to return in 2009 with his album Dear Listener and last year's Soundtrack To The Struggle.

Never one to bite his tongue, Lowkey modelled himself as UK hip hop's number one dissident, taking scathing potshots at everyone from weapons developer BAE Systems to president Obama.

In his words: “After many months of contemplation I have decided to step away from music and concentrate on my studies. Maybe at some point I will get back into it again but at this stage I feel I should direct my energy in different, more helpful directions. The ego is a destructive thing and I feel this business and these social networks in particular have a tendency to feed it in an unhealthy way. I will be deactivating this page. Thank you for all those who have supported me over the years. See you on the other side people."



The Paid Dues Independent Hip Hop Festival brought to you by Guerrilla Union took place in San Bernardino, California on April 7, 2012. The Festival featured hip-hop heavyweights, from the Shaolin’s Wu-Tang Clan to the City of Lost Angel’s own The Psycho Realm.


With thousands of the sick side soldiers in attendance, a majority of them in the latest Psycho Realm graphic tees, the arena was filled with anticipation. When Sick Jacken, Cynic, and DJ Fm appeared on stage you could hear the deafening chants of “Psychooooo”.


Sick Jacken started the concert with his new single “I’m Gone”, off the soon to be released “Terror Tapes Vol. 2″ featuring Cynic of Street Platoon (to be released on May 15, 2012).

One of the memorable moments of the night was when Sick Jacken gave a shout out to his brother Big Duke and the crowd shouted back “DUKE-DUKE-DUKE”, DJ FM then cut into “Premonitions” from their first self-titled album, where Big Duke’s voice filled the entire auditorium with his legendary style “Para toda la gente. lo que va a pasar aqui. son recursos del nuevo mundo. todo se tiene que arreglar aqui. porque aqui nadie me manda…”

Cynic and Jacken followed that up with one of my favorite jams “Dead Lines” off The Street Platoon’s “Steel Storm” album and The Ollin Project Compilation.

The day also marked Sick Jacken’s birthday, but the surprise was on us. B-Real of Cypress Hill came out from backstage with a microphone in hand and started spitting…

“We came to drop these styles; it’s no shock We rock ’til the cops come and knock non-stop We come from Psycho Cities and Blocks We’re raised by gunshots low life in hip hop”

The street anthem “Psycho City Blocks” is guaranteed to cause a massive mosh-pit, on any night.


After a solid hour on stage Sick Jacken thanked all the “Psychos” for sharing his birthday with him. He ended the night with “Good Times” – with a bottle of “Gentleman Jack” in his right hand and the mic in the other…

“I like to have a good time, Joke a little, Toke a little, Drink a little wine”

Words and Photography by Salvador Rojas



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Since 2000, Chelles Battle Pro has brought together some of the best bboys, Djs, and graffiti artists from all over the world. This years location was a huge warehouse in Chelles, France painted by Ces, Shadow, Does, Smug, Loye, Mutha, Sawer, Komo, and Emoy. Sponsored by Montana Cans and Tribal Gear.

Bboys crews included: Havikoro, Fusion MC, Team BBF, Body Carnival, All School, Dream Team Germany, South Bboys Front, Universo Bboy Team, Jinjo, Maximum, Rivers, Morning of Owl, and many others.

Breakdance Competition Results:

Issei (Japan) winner Baby Battle
Kevo & Stripes (USA) winner 2 vs. 2
Fusion Mc (Corée) winner 8 vs. 8

Text: Mika Altskan
Video: Shadow Studio



DURING the 1980s and 1990s a question was often asked sotto voce in certain overlapping circles of the New York art world:

“Have you been to the Battle Station?”

Entry to the fabled TriBeCa loft where the artist and musician Rammellzee lived and worked, all but secluding himself in a thicket of cosmic paintings, militarized plastic sculpture and Samurai-like handmade costumes, was like initiation into a secret society in which graffiti, hip-hop, linguistics and science fiction were being fused into a strange new category of art. But Rammellzee opened the doors to this world more and more rarely before he died in 2010 at 49, and even stars tended to be star-struck by an invitation.

“I took George Clinton and Bootsy Collins to the Battle Station for the first time, and they left feeling like they’d just had a close encounter,” said the bassist and music producer Bill Laswell, who met Rammellzee in the early 1980s and remained one of the few people who saw him regularly.

Soon after the Sept. 11 attacks the building on Laight Street that housed the Battle Station was sold to make way for luxury apartments, and Rammellzee and his wife, Carmela Zagari, were pushed out, relocated to a conventional, smaller place in Battery Park City. Almost 20 years’ worth of his obsessive artwork, enough to fill a large truck, went into a storage locker, where it remained unseen for years, in danger of being forgotten for good.

But pieces of it are now starting to re-emerge, in a way that Rammellzee most likely would have approved of: in fighter formation. A bunkerlike, black-lighted re-creation of the Battle Station was one of the most talked-about pieces in “Art in the Streets”, a sprawling graffiti survey last year at the Museum of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles, organized by the museum’s director, Jeffrey Deitch, who as a New York dealer had courted Rammellzee for years.


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