Nas – Live @ Sundance Film Festival (Video)
God Son is loved all over the world, even in the snow white mountains of Sundance where he gave a killer standing room only performance at Harry O’s, even managing a “Utah State of Mind” remix. Ironically, right across the street at the Bing Lounge, Kelis performed to a smaller crowd. – Vibe Smarten up, [...]
Cassidy – Mixtape Daily Interview (Video)
Another MC known for knocking the lining out of a beat is Philly’s Cassidy. Cass has been jumping on a slew of instrumentals, from Jay-Z’s “On to the Next One” to Jay Electronica’s “Exhibit C.” “I wasn’t going to touch it,” Cass told us about getting on Electronica’s instant classic. “I heard so many radio [...]
Slaughterhouse Live In Poland (Video)
Benzino’s favorite group takes the stage for some overseas action. PREVIOUS: Joe Budden – 40/40 f. Royce Da 5′9″ See more @ our source.
Maestro Knows x Bun B (Video)
In this episode follow Maestro & his friend Bun B through Houston, TX as they check out Goode Company BBQ, the H-Town Sneaker Summit, Chris Paul & others, while Bun speaks on the diverse culture of Houston & his upcoming album Trill O.G. Special appearances by DJ Greg Street & Bobitto Garcia. PREVIOUS: Bun B [...]
Lupe Fiasco – Toca Tuesdays Interview x Freestyle
Applaud ILL for this… Part 1: Lupe talks submitting Lasers to the label, taking time between albums, the possibility of another album dropping 4th quarter and “I’m Beaming,” which is now officially the first single. Lupe1 Part 2: Lupe takes calls, talks the Music For Relief “Resurrection” charity song with Mike Shinoda and Kenna, and [...]
iFFY – Feelin’ iFFY
Download/Stream Here. Here goes the first leak from artist/songwriter iFFY’s debut mixtape Songs Of Love And Madness, presented by Mike Waxx. Hailing from East Harlem, New York, iFFY’s repertoire encompasses an eclectic mix of electro, punk and hip-hop music. Influenced by The Red Hot Chili Peppers, Nirvana, Ratatat, Cam’Ron and early N.E.R.D., iFFY has discovered [...]
Maestro Knows – Season 3: Episode 1 (Bun B)
I fully co-sign all sentiments about Bun B. The irony about this post is that the first time I met Bun in person was the same day I met Levi and both are completely down-to-earth, great people. I think we often overlook the fact that people are such a resource and great people make the [...]
Wale – CJ The Genesis Freestyle
Download/Stream Here. Wale lays some bars over a CJ The Genesis beat after a Ustream session. See more @ our source.
The Ecstatic Live: Mos Def In LA (Jan. 28th)
[Click To Enlarge] Make sure you get your tickets now before they are all gone and look out for illRoots as we will be in the building shooting all night. After the jump catch the flyer and link to get advance tickets to go see Daedalus/ Joggger/ Nosaj Thing at the Echoplex. illRoots x The [...]
Telephoned – Off The Hook
[Tracklist & Download Link Inside] Telephoned is the not-quite-covers project of FG producer/DJ Sammy Bananas and singin’ machine Maggie Horn. In the interest of spreading their joyful noise to the world at large, their debut self-titled EP is out now, featuring tracks like their take on The Dream’s “Rockin That Thang,”. Okay the people at [...]