Smif-N-Wessun

No One Is ‘Bringing Back’ New York Hip-Hop

Manny Faces — Fri, 02 Dec 2016 13:01:14 +0000

Yes, Dave East and Young M.A. are representing lovely for the region, but to be honest, the only thing 'coming back' to New York hip-hop, is your attention.

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ASAP Rocky, Sonny Cheeba, Koncept, Sumnlite & DJ Modesty [NY Rap Roundup – 2/11/15]

Mac Vick — Thu, 12 Feb 2015 02:36:31 +0000

A$AP Rocky's new video, plus new music from Sonny Cheba (Camp Lo), Koncept (Brown Bag AllStars), DJ Modesty and Sumnlite on today's NY Rap Roundup

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NBA All-Star Weekend Party: Ralph McDaniels, Video Music Box #4TheLoveofHipHop

Birthplace Magazine — Tue, 10 Feb 2015 17:18:50 +0000

Kicking off the 2015 NBA All-Star weekend in New York City, Ralph McDaniels, of Video Music Box fame, has put together a huge show. Details, tickets.

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Nutso and Trae Tha Truth Channel The “Hustler’s Spirit” On This Soulful Headnodder

Manny Faces — Thu, 29 Jan 2015 17:39:21 +0000

Nutso enlists Trae Tha Truth to deliver heartfelt street-tale narratives over a soulful Divided Souls Ent. & DJ Pain 1-produced headnodder.

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NYPD, Crowd Clash at Smif-n-Wessun, Pete Rock ‘Monumental’ Album Release Party at Tammany Hall, NYC

Birthplace Magazine — Wed, 29 Jun 2011 16:41:34 +0000

Chaos erupted outside of Tammany Hall in New York City last night, as New York Police Department officers clashed violently with partygoers attending the album release of Smif-n-Wessun and Pete Rock's album Monumental. Reports of what set off the melee are not completely clear at the moment, but several citizen-filmed videos have popped up, documenting the altercation.

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Pete Rock, Smif-n-Wessun, Styles P, Sean Price – That’s Hard

Manny Faces — Thu, 19 May 2011 00:34:24 +0000

Providing a taste of what's to come from veteran producer Pete Rock and veteran group Smif-n-Wessun's upcoming collaborative album Monumental, "That's Hard" brings Styles P and Sean Price into an already monumental mix.

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Hip Hop at CMJ Music Marathon: Duck Down vs. Blacksmith Showcase [10/19/10 – 10:00pm]

Birthplace Magazine — Sun, 17 Oct 2010 19:45:09 +0000

The first night of the 2010 CMJ Music Marathon and Film Festival has a New York hip hop treat in store as Duck Down Records and Blacksmith face off in a hip hop showcase showdown.

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Duck Down Records Anniversary Show at B.B. King’s [Recap + Pictures + Video]

Steven Ortiz — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 04:16:01 +0000

BirthplaceMag.com writer Steven Ortiz was on hand to capture the excitement and appreciation for the Duck Down Records legacy, as the label celebrated 15 years of hip hop hitmaking

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5 Reasons Why NY Hip Hop Doesn’t Suck – [July 2010 Edition]

Manny Faces — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 13:50:51 +0000

The second in a monthly series highlighting specific examples of excellence in New York-area hip hop, demonstrating once again, for those who might not be aware, that NY hip hop, does not, in fact, suck

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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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