J. Dilla

Video: The Sickness – J. Dilla ft. Nas (Produced by Madlib)

Birthplace Magazine — Wed, 27 Apr 2016 17:54:17 +0000

Iconic producer J. Dilla's The Diary had a bonus track featuring the Queensbridge veteran Nas. Here's a video to match.

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Phife Dawg – Nutshell (Produced by J. Dilla)

Birthplace Magazine — Fri, 08 Apr 2016 23:33:58 +0000

#RIPPhifeDawg #RIPJDilla

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Joey Badass – ‘Like Me’ Video Is Vivid Hip Hop-Based Social Commentary

Steven Ortiz — Thu, 05 Mar 2015 23:34:39 +0000

The message and visuals associated with the young Brooklyn rap upstart shows the depth that is all too-often overlooked when critiquing modern rap music.

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Great Hip Hop Holiday Gift Ideas

Elizabeth Eckhart — Sat, 20 Dec 2014 21:34:51 +0000

Here are some great hip hop holiday gift ideas, including books, vinyl, draank and more!

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De La Soul Teases Listeners with ‘Dilla Plugged In’ (Produced by J Dilla)

Howard Yew — Thu, 06 Mar 2014 13:26:12 +0000

The Long Island trio delivers their signature positive flows over a laid back, piano driven Dilla beat that will give you nothing but irie vibes.

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Homeboy Sandman – New York Nights (First Stones Throw Records Release)

Birthplace Magazine — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 16:07:23 +0000

Homeboy Sandman, the inaugural recipient of our "5 Reasons Why New York Hip Hop Doesn't Suck," recently joined the roster of Stones Throw Records, and has released his first single, "New York Nights," a jazzy, poetic track that is very Homeboy Sandman. Which is to say, different, dope and highly replayable.

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Homeboy Sandman Speaks On Stones Throw Deal, Creative Control, The Roots and More [Interview]

Steven Ortiz — Fri, 16 Sep 2011 18:30:19 +0000

Birthplace Magazine's Steven Ortiz spoke with Homeboy Sandman, recently signed to Stones Throw Records, shortly after his electric performance at this year's Brooklyn Hip Hop Festival. The lyrically gifted MC spoke on bombing his first performance, creative control of his work, his affinity for The Roots and more.

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Brooklyn Hip-Hop Festival 2010 In Full Swing

Birthplace Magazine — Tue, 06 Jul 2010 18:01:09 +0000

The Brooklyn Hip-Hop Festival continues this week after a strong opening event, the Show & Prove Superbowl, and culminates with an all day Family/Performance celebration Sat., July 10

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