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‘Kicks’ Tells Gripping Tale of Materialism’s Dark Side, Reflection and...
Debut feature film from Student Academy Award winner Justin Tipping looks at the crossroads of gritty street life, materialism, reflection and redemption. The post ‘Kicks’ Tells Gripping Tale of...
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NYC’s 3rd Annual #VSYacht Party To Set Sail September 10, 2016
Despite all the constant back and forth debate between Boom Bap purists and Turnt Up non-traditionalists, we believe that when the music is loud, the drinks are flowing and the people are beautiful,...
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Dave East’s “One Way” Video: Aggressive Flow Over Grimy Buda & Grandz Production
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Frsh Aire’s “I Gotta Eat: The Movie” Is a Refreshing, Tense, Story-Telling...
Frsh Aire drops a hard-hitting "I Gotta Eat," with a nine-plus minute long visual companion, doing his part to bring back the lost art of the music video. The post Frsh Aire’s “I Gotta Eat: The Movie”...
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No Panty! Joell Ortiz, Bodega Bamz & Nitty Scott, MC Say “Hola!”
Newly formed trio No Panty (Joell Ortiz, Bodega Bamz, Nitty Scott, MC), backed by superproducer Salaam Remi, drop video for "Hola!" the first track off of their Westside Highway Story. The post No...
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Harlem’s ‘Shrine Sifer’ Shines With Music, Creativity, Community
Every 3rd Monday at The Shrine World Music Venue, The Sifer is an oasis for artists who simply want to share their talents with a receptive audience. The post Harlem’s ‘Shrine Sifer’ Shines With Music,...
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New York Hip-Hop Community To Hold 3-Day Memorial Celebration for Daniel...
New York's hip-hop community continues to mourn the loss of Daniel "Majesty" Sanchez, and will hold a three-day long memorial celebration in his honor. The post New York Hip-Hop Community To Hold 3-Day...
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Kemba To Celebrate “Negus” Album Release With Guests Homeboy Sandman, Peter...
Kemba celebrates his latest album 'Negus,' a perfect exhibit of why New York hip-hop isn't "back," rather, it never left. Joined by the illustrious Homeboy Sandman. The post Kemba To Celebrate “Negus”...
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DJ Getlive!’s Well Kept NYC Party Secret… Well… Until Now!
We have the inside scoop on one of New York's hottest, most exclusive weekly parties. Find out what we know before we have to retract this post! The post DJ Getlive!’s Well Kept NYC Party Secret… Well…...
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Watch the BARS Cyphers LIVE From The Huffington Post
The Huffington Post’s live weekly hip-hop show “BARS” is all about giving young, unsigned talent the chance to shine. This week’s show, hosted by Jacques Morel, features rhymes from Akinyeni, And-y and...
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Art, Beats + Lyrics… With a Splash of Honey Jack
The roving showcase event known as Art, Beats + Lyrics landed at Terminal 5, delivering an eclectic and vibrant mix of... well... art, beats and lyrics, in the form of a multi-disciplinary art...
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OTHELLO: THE REMIX Is a High-Energy, Hip-Hop-Influenced Spin on Shakespeare’s...
Fresh on the heels of the Hamilton phenomenon, entertainment icon John Leguizamo is delivering another modern spin on history with a hip-hop-influenced incarnation of William Shakespeare's classic,...
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‘The VS’ Gives NYC a Much-Needed WIN-WIN Choice: The Neptunes vs. Timbaland
For one night, let's forget about the recent horrific turn of events, and vote for a choice that we can truly get behind! The post ‘The VS’ Gives NYC a Much-Needed WIN-WIN Choice: The Neptunes vs....
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Frsh Aire’s “I Gotta Eat: The Movie” Is a Refreshing, Tense, Story-Telling...
Frsh Aire drops a hard-hitting "I Gotta Eat," with a nine-plus minute long visual companion, doing his part to bring back the lost art of the music video. The post Frsh Aire’s “I Gotta Eat: The Movie”...
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Othello: The Remix Is Innovative, Fun Hip-Hop Reworking of Classic Tragedy
The Q Brothers and John Leguizamo deliver a modern stage reworking of Shakespeare's classic tale of jealousy and betrayal. It is fun, clever hip-hop theater. The post Othello: The Remix Is Innovative,...
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No One Is ‘Bringing Back’ New York Hip-Hop
Yes, Dave East and Young M.A. are representing lovely for the region, but to be honest, the only thing 'coming back' to New York hip-hop, is your attention. The post No One Is ‘Bringing Back’ New York...
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The PitchBlak Playlist REWIND: Live Hip-Hop Music That Will Kick You Right In...
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Juelz Santana, Jadakiss, Method Man & Redman Bring That Ol’ Thang Back
If "that ol' thing' is the New York hip-hop "sound," we don't think it ever really left. These veteran MCs combine to put an exclamation point on that theory. The post Juelz Santana, Jadakiss, Method...
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Essential New York Hip-Hop: 2016 Year-End Edition
Most year-end music lists are useless. Here's one that we think isn't, a year-end music list showcasing some of New York's best hip-hop music from 2016. The post Essential New York Hip-Hop: 2016...
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LiKWUiD’s “Fay Grim” Bridges Hip-Hop Gaps With Style and Substance
Along with NYC-based production team 2 Hungry Bros., LiKWUiD successfully merges two typically disparate 'sounds' in modern hip-hop music -- NY and not-NY. The post LiKWUiD’s “Fay Grim” Bridges Hip-Hop...
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