Rapaport speaks to Carson Daly about new A Tribe Called Quest documentary
Check out this interview Michael Rapaport did with Carson Daly. Rapaport directed the new documentary Beats, Rhymes & Life about A Tribe Called Quest. The film made it’s debut in January at Sundance and will be released to the public sometime later in 2011. We can not wait! For anyone questioning this actor/director hip hop cred let it be known that Rapaport named one of his sons “Maceo Shane” after De La Soul’s Plug 3 Vincent “Maseo” Mason. Respect.
Oh My God (LIVE)
Artist: A Tribe Called Quest
Released: Nov 9, 1993
Album: Midnight Marauders
Chi Ali Mini-Documentary
Chi Ali was the youngest member of The Native Tongues that included De La Soul, A Tribe Called Quest, The Jungle Brothers, and The Beatnuts. He started rapping when he was 14 making guest appearances on songs by Black Sheep and De La Soul. His one and only album The Fabulous Chi Ali came out in 1992 when he was 16 and became an instant classic. In 2000 he murdered his girlfriend’s brother. Chi Ali began serving a 14-year sentence for the offense in 2001. He will be released in two years. (via Slimkid3)
Imani from the legendary hip hop group The Pharcyde serves up some great stories in this short video from DJ EROK. If you’re a Rhyme Library regular you know The Pharycde is one of our favorite groups. From 1989 - 2011 they are still performing and just celebrated New Years Eve with a show @ the Key Club in L.A.
(Via DJ EROK)
djay transforms your iPad into a full-fledged DJ system,allowing you to mix your iTunes music library on a realistic turntable interface. With unprecedented ease-of-use and innovative multi-touch mixing features, djay for iPad takes DJing to the next level and offers a unique experience for beginners and professionals alike.
Ego Trippin’
- Artist: Ultramagnetic MC’s
- Released: Oct. 4, 1988
- Album: Critical Beatdown
Wishery by Pogo
Pogo is a producer and artist formally under contract with Disney and just now able to release much of the content created while working there. To create Wishery Pogo sampled vocal syllables, musical chords and sound effects recorded from the 1937 Disney classic Snow White And The Seven Dwarfs. It’s refreshing to find a producer that actually knows how to construct rhythm.
Download Wishery
Rhyme Library sincerely hopes the people of California vote for freedom and finally end the senseless war against marijuana today at the polls. Voters hold the power of liberty in their own hands.
Grass: History of Marijuana is a 1999 Canadian documentary film directed by Ron Mann and narrated by Woody Harrelson about the history of the United States government’s war on marijuana in the 20th century. The film has been posted in it’s entirety above. Enjoy.
Exit Through the Gift Shop: A Banksy Film (Movie Trailer)
“The supposed story of a French film maker who befriends Banksy, only to have the artist turn the camera back on its owner with suprising results. Featuring Shephard Fairey, Invader, Banksy and some of the world’s most respected graffiti artists.” Rhyme Library definitely suggests checking out the film.
Technics SL-1200 (1972-2010)
The most important turntable in hip hop history has been discontinued. The SL-1200 had a great run from 1972 until 2010 with 3.5 million units produced. These wheels of steel will be missed..
(Via Tokyo Reporter)
Artist: DJ Jazzy Jeff & Mick Boogie
Track: Dionne Warwick: Walk On By
Album: Summertime: The Mixtape
The Pharcyde on Jay Dee
“Yeah Dilla was the real deal… You would just have to be there to see the talent unfolding. He was one of the Kings of flipping loops and breaks.” - Slimkid3
via (hiphopofficial)
