TAG: A Tribe Called Quest

Feb01

RBMA Los Angeles Info Session w/ Performances by Ali Shaheed Muhammad (ATCQ) + Maseo (De La Soul)

We are inviting the musically inclined to join Red Bull Music Academy Session where they’ll learn more about what the Academy actually is, how to apply, and they’ll experience a lecture/discussion with Ali Shaheed Muhammad (A Tribe Called Quest/The Ummah) and Maseo (De La Soul), which will be moderated by Cognito (Frolab) and will end with an audience provoked Q&A session.

Red Bull Music Academy Session
Icon LA Ultra Lounge
1248 S Figueroa St
Los Angeles, CA 90015
RSVP Here

Later in the evening, Red Bull Music Academy presents New York City to Motor City to Angel City: Hip Hop. The event will feature performances by both Ali Shaheed Muhammad and Maseo.

The event is part of the Boombox 5th Annual Celebration …

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Sep20

5 Classic Albums From 1991 That Aren’t Nirvana ‘Nevermind’

Today marks the 20th anniversary of the release of Nirvana’s legendary album, Nevermind. Which means a media frenzy around the record that caused a media frenzy even back then. And while the quintessential grunge album certainly deserves a fresh spin on this special day, it certainly wasn’t the only ingenious record released that year. In fact, constructing this list of amazing album released during the year that punk broke, one might wonder if 1991 wasn’t one of the best years for music—ever!

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Aug25

Stimulus & Chris Dave – Bad Habitz (MP3)

Arguably considered today’s best drummer, Chris ‘Daddy’ Dave teamed up with MC and DJ, Stimulus for a collaborative mixtape entitled “3rd 1st Impression” being released as a free download on September 12th, 2011.

Chris ‘Daddy’ Dave has worked with A Tribe Called Quest, SA-RA, Erykah Badu, Mos Def, Robert Glasper, and many others, while producing for folks like Maxwell and Dr. Dre as well.

Today, enjoy the free mp3 download for the track “Bad Habitz” with Chris Dave on production duties and Stimulus on the mic.

BAD HABITZ FEAT. STIMULUS PRODUCED BY CHRIS “DADDY” DAVE by Stimulus

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Aug01

DJ House Shoes Presents Rapping With Paul White Mixtape (MP3)

One of the UK’s most promising producers, Paul White, is preparing to release his album “Rapping With Paul White” on August 23rd via One-Handed Music. The album features songs with Danny Brown, Guilty Simpson, Homeboy Sandman, MarvWon and others.

In support of his upcoming album, One-Handed Music tapped DJ House Shoes to compile a mix of various songs from the album, as well as exclusive non-album tracks and remixes from Paul’s catalogue. The mixtape features all Paul White production and some of the remixes he made for this mix includes songs with A Tribe Called Quest, Nas, Talib Kweli, MED, Prince Po, Danny Brown, and others. The Danny Brown song “One of Life’s Pleasures” is one of my favorite songs from the “Rapping With Paul White” album, …

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May03

Michael Rapaport talks Tribe Called Quest Documentary (Video)

An interview with Michael Rapaport talking about the inspiration behind his documentary “Beats, Rhymes & Life: The Travels of a Tribe Called Quest.” This video is the first installment in our series of films entitled, “Inspiring the Film,” focused around first-time filmmakers showcasing at the 2011 Tribeca Film Festival and what inspired them to make their films. (willleathergoods)

Inspiring the Film – Michael Rapaport from Will Leather Goods on Vimeo.

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