The ILLZ: "Ode To New York" (Video)

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Video 6 of 8 of the "In Between Video Series," which drops August 24th. With three different shots playing simultaneously, this video embodies the soul of NYC through the eyes of The ILLZ. Director Kristopher Rey-Talley, everyone at Hotmop Films and The ILLZ have been working there asses off working on the series, putting out quality innovative visuals that best depict each song released. Show some love on the 24th and hit the jump for the latest video.

 

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Joaquin Phoenix: "I'm Still Here" Trailer

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I'm sure many of you are familiar with Joaquin Phoenix's abrupt exit from feature films at the top of his game, and his entrance into Hip Hop stardom.  During that time Phoenix exhibited quite strange behavior, and it's all be documented and put into a feature film by Casey Affleck.  The film is titled "I'm Still Here" and will be released September 10th.  Watching this trailer makes me classify Phoenix as Zach Galifianakis, only he is not joking. Check out the trailer below via Kanye's blog.

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DJ O-Face Presents: Jay Bells Mixtape

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DJ O-Face pairs Jay-Z acapellas with music from the buzz band of the moment, Sleigh Bells.  I listened to a few of these joints, and they are surprisingly good.  Many props.  Check it out for yourself after the jump via Hypetrak.

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Jay Electronica x DJ Semtex Video Interview

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DJ Semtex caught up with Jay Electronica while Jay was across the pond.  I've seen some Semtex tweets about how great Jay Electronica's new project (Act II) is coming along and I can't wait to hear it.  Jay talks to Semtex about the project, traveling, and more.  Word is that Electronica was also involved in the much talked about Beiber x Raekwon session.  See the interview after the jump.

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Fever Ray: "Mercy Street" (Peter Gabriel Cover)

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I dig Fever Ray, and am excited to see new stuff from him.  Diehard FR fans know that he's been adding a Peter Gabriel song to his set, and today NME is offering up the track as a free download.  Listen to Fever Ray's take on "Mercy Street" after the jump.

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Yelawolf: Rhyme Room Episode 1

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Yelawolf is prepping for the release of Trunk Muzik 0-60, the revamped and touched up version of the underground classic that elevate Wolf to a major label deal.  The new version will be dropping in September via Interscope, and to go along with Yelawolf is inviting us all into his "Rhyme Room".  Check out episode one below.

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The Roots: "Wake Up Everybody" Video

The Roots unveil the music video for "Wake Up Everybody" from their upcoming album, Wake Up! The album releases on September 21 and as the title indicates the music will preach awareness and engagement in issues that we as a community face today. Watch the music video below.

 

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Mike Posner x Chip Tha Ripper Live At Warped Tour

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Check out this clip from the Chicago stop of the Warped Tour in which Mike Posner brings out Chip The Ripper for "Smoke N' Drive".  The crowd goes absolutely ape s**t.  Posner's debut LP, 31 Minutes To Take Off is in stores now.  Hit the jump for the performance clip via IllRoots

 

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