Okayplayer just unveiled the second song off The Roots’ forthcoming new studio album How I Got Over. Similar to the first record “Dear God 2.0″, the band reinvents John Legend’s soulful tune “Again”. Check it out below to shorten the wait for the official video for “Dear God 2.0″ and the album that is due June 22nd. The Roots featuring John Legend – Doin It Again by Hypetrak Ecstatic Freshness Admin Group
Producer, songwriter, artist/musician Ryan Leslie will be @ the Bowery Ballroom, NYC on June 22nd & 23rd. Check out this short about the upcoming event after the jump Read more…
Check out Maestro as he sets off on his world tour in the spirit of this years 2010 World Cup. Follow Maestro & his intern Devlin from his digs at the Ace Hotel over to Complex Magazine, stop by to preview “Three Days In Paris” photo show at Milk studios by Philip Andelman and finishing off with AdiCup NYC at Pier 40. [via] Read more…
Prior to their showdown at the Liquidroom in Shibuya, Tokyo Hip Hop pioneers Pete Rock and DJ Premier sat down with Japanese Defrag Magazine to discuss a range of deep subjects like the competition between both producers and turntablists as well personal traumas and the hardships of the beginning of their respective careers. Respect the architects of the Hip Hop culture and check the interview after the jump. Read more…