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Watch Common, Robert Glasper, And Karriem Riggins Make Their 'Tiny Desk' Debut As August Greene

WATCH August Greene, the collaborative effort of Common, Robert Glasper and Karriem Riggins, was born at the White House in 2016 durin…

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Big Daddy Kane Rips A Freestyle At His Tiny Desk Concert (Video)

One of the greatest to ever bless the mic, Big Daddy Kane treated Tiny Desk to an office block party in the true essence of hip-hop. He…

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Breaking the Ice documentary explores Icelandic breaks dug up by DJ Platurn [VIDEO]

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Nas Speaks On The Importance Of Black History In EVERY Month [VIDEO]

To celebrate Black History, Nas pays homage to a long tradition of Black musicians and storytellers who empower us today.

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Wu-Tang Clan & Redman Are Back To Teach Lessons To Wack MCs (Video)

BY BANDINI / FEBRUARY 7, 2018 Last October, Wu-Tang Clan released The Saga Continues. The album marked a first for the Clan, in that DJ M…

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Scarface Rates The D.O.C.’s Rhymes Higher Than His Own (Video)

BY JAKE PAINE / FEBRUARY 5, 2018 In the “Rate The Bars” series, guests on the video program are challenged when they are provided excerpt…

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Common & Brandy Celebrate #BlackExcellence In ‘Optimistic’ Music Vid

By Royce Dunmore / February 8, 2018 Earlier this year, Common teamed up with producers Robert Glasper and Karriem Riggins to create the m…

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Behind-the-Scenes "Bodak Yellow" Footage Shows Cardi B Almost Getting Attacked by Cheetah

BYJOE PRICE / FEB 10, 2018 The latest episode of Genius' ongoing series Framework, which takes a look at how music videos came together b…

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DOOM Announces New Album With Czarface, Shares New Song

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Black Thought Lists His Top 5 MCs & The Reasons He’s A GOAT

Cultural critic Touré in conversation with rap artist Tariq "Black Thought" Trotter of The Roots. They discuss creative responsibilities,…

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0 Feb 13, 2018

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Sparoh is an Atlanta-based artist creating music at the crossroads of melodic trap, alternative pop, and punk-fueled rebellion. Equal parts vulnerable and unapologetic, her work explores identity, liberation, and the complexities of Black womanhood.Raised in the DMV on a foundation of jazz, funk, and blues, Sparoh was drawn early to artists who challenged convention and redefined what was possible. Influenced by trailblazers like Joyce Kennedy,…See More
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Gus is making a comeback. He's growing stronger and the world is starting to take notice. He's been recording and doing music for over a decade. He's caught some fire but he's kept going and is making an impact that lasts on the ears and hearts of his listeners. He's reaching for his goal this time around and he aims break the wind and give you music that touches the…See More
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KEV CHOICE ENSEMBLE (WIN TICKETS) at Yoshi's, Oakland

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ENTER TO WIN A PAIR OF TICKETS. WINNER WILL BE DRAWN RANDOMLY AND ANNOUNCED 2 DAYS PRIOR TO EVENT.  June 26, 2026 Genre-blending pianist/MC/composer celebrates Black Music Month KEV CHOICE ENSEMBLE@ Yoshi's, 510 Embarcadero, Oakland Doors: 7:00 PM / Show: 7:30 PM Doors: 9:15 PM / Show: 9:30 PM…See More
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FRIDAY, JULY 3 True Skool presents ELEVATION (1st Fridays)Featuring:CaliProof Renoir (aka Ren the Vinyl Archaeologist)@ Golden Ratio, 1517 Franklin St., Oakland 21+ / Doors 9pm / FREE B4 10pmFree B4 11pm with RSVP: http://bit.ly/elevationfirstfridayABOUTELEVATION is a brand new party series! Curated by renowned DJ and crate-digger…See More
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