TAG: Strong Arm Steady

Jan24

Talib Kweli, Gutter Rainbows (Review)

Talib Kweli

Gutter Rainbows

Released by Javotti Media/3D/Blacksmith


Turn-of-the-year releases are generally greeted with a semi-yawn. With the dust of a phenomenal music year still settling, industry trailblazer Talib Kweli has set his sites on the tricky first quarter burn. His first album free from the constraints of any label directives but his own, Talib seems to be coasting just a bit on this cut-and-paste session. As in, from a pure musical standpoint, outside of a few of repeat-worthy tracks, Gutter Rainbows, is no cure for your current cabin fever.

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Jun21

David Banner & 9th Wonder “Slow Down” Video (Video)

David Banner & 9th Wonder’s Death of a Pop Star “Slow Down” video. Wow, first off respect to the people that do their own treaments and videos, it goes a long way. This video just had me silent for a minute rewinding the scenes… Just support that man’s music, cause before he had #1 singles, benefit concerts, and dead prez features he had talent. Real Talk

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Apr13

R.I.P Proof Memorial Concert 4.14.2010 @ Highlands in Hollywood (Video)

Show of a Lifetime… Tomorrow Night!

“Don’t act important, BE important.”- R.I.P Big Proof


Dilated Peoples, Rass Kass, Kurupt, Alchemist, Strong Arm Steady, Planet Asia, Chali2na, Oh No, Craig G, Frank Nitty, Buff 1, Dj Rhettmatic, Salam Wreck, House Shoes, with special guests : Bishop Lamont, Mc Lyte, Macy Gray, Carmit Bachar

Doors @ 9pm-2am 21+ $15 at door 100% of proceeds go to Proof’s family. 6801 Hollywood Blvd, Suite 433, (323)461 9800

If you cannot make it to the benefit for the Proof Foundation at Highlands  in Hollywood tomorrow, you can send a check or money order to Proof Foundation, 22967 Woodward Ave#209, Ferndale MI 48220.

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Mar08

Dilated Peoples’ DJ Babu Reveals Passion for Production

Often referred to as the dangerous man who can speak with his hands, the Dilated Junkie known as Babu is one of the hungriest artists in the game right now. While he is best known as being the man behind the turntables for the Dilated Peoples, he has also had a string of successful Duck Season albums, which he is served as executive producer. However, his passion for production goes beyond his work with these familiar outlets. Like an artist looking for his first major break, Babu is driven by a passionate hunger rare for someone who could easily consider himself a vet. With the release of his second instrumental album, Babu is determined to show that his beats are just as hefty as his scratch. URB caught up with Babu to find out a little more about his mindset …

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Feb18

LA Smoke Signals : DJ Babu & DJ Green Lantern (Video)

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