WORDS BY RAKIM from Matt Bieler on Vimeo.

I grew up listening to Rakim, and I measure all other MCs against him.  Dope video which gives you a look into his  inner world.

So glad The 45 King  is out of the hospital after having a heart attack a couple of weeks ago.   He made a video thanking people for their kind words and prayers.  Sending wishes for continued good health.  Check out some of his videos here.

@thereal45king

Oh snap! Doom is coming out with his own Clarks Original Wallabee  in Feb.  “Craftsmanship & Care”.

Madlib dans Radio Vinyle #32 sur France Inter by radiofrance

Madlib was invited to dig through the record library at Radio France during his recent trip to Paris. In this video he talks with Laura Leishman about a few of the records, and his own influences.

Photos: Beat Konducta in Paris | Thanks: Laura Leishman, Discothèque de Radio France & France Inter

Set list:
Chute Libre – Pénélope au balcon
Sun Ra – Door of the Cosmos
Alain Goraguer – La Planète Sauvage (Original Soundtrack)
Manfred Hübler & Siegfried Schwab – Vampyros Lesbos (Original Soundtrack)
Nathan Davis – “Happy Girl”
Yesterdays New Quintet – “Vibes from the Tribes Suite”
Radiohead – “A Punchup at a Wedding”
J Dilla – Welcome to Detroit
Tha Alkaholics – “Killin’it”
Steely Dan – “Peg”
Madlib – “The Mistery (Dilla’s still here)”

Madlib – Rock Konducta Vol. 1 LP. Vinyl-only advance for the Rock Konducta album coming in 2014.

via Rappcats

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The Official Welcome to MN 2014 Song

In keeping with tradition, Atmosphere has recorded a NEW official song for the 2014 Welcome To Minnesota tour, “Color In The Snow,” featuring deM atlaS, Joe Horton (No Bird Sing) and Toki Wright.

Listen & Download for FREE: http://bit.ly/ColorInTheSnow

Join Atmosphere, Toki Wright x Big Cats, No Bird Sing and deM atlaS beginning February 12, 2014 for the Fourth Annual Welcome To Minnesota Tour!

WELCOME TO MINNESOTA TOUR 2014:
2.12 – Mankato – Verizon Wireless Center – get tickets

2.13 – Duluth – Clyde Iron Works – get tickets

2.14 – Rochester – Mayo Civic Center Auditorium – get tickets

2.15 – Fargo – The Venue at The Hub – get tickets

2.17 – Minneapolis – First Avenue – SOLD OUT

via @Rhymesayers #WelcometoMN

Ricky Powell x Akomplice  Lookbook shot by RP at Reed Space.  Check the collection here.

Assistant Photographer: Tono Obscura

2nd Assistant Photographer: Shawn McCarney

Models: Kim Sabian & Brent Benson

@akomplice @thelazyhustler

ESTEVAN ORIOL | L.A. PORTRAITS
exhibition and book signing

Opening reception December 21, 2013 | 2-7pm
On view: December 21, 2013 – January 4, 2014

Known Gallery
441 North Fairfax Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90036

@estevanoriol @ knowngallery

New & restocked tees available here.

And pick up Jabee’s new album, Everything Was Beautiful and Nothing Hurt, out today.