Photo courtesy of Cooper Fox Soundscape Studios has been a staple in the Chicago music scene for years. A who’s who of artists have recorded there from Chance The Rapper to FKA Twigs to Chet Faker and so many more. But the work that goes into the music doesn’t stop with the artist. Engineers are […]
[SXSW 2016] The Roots Inaugural SXSW Jam Session
SXSW‘s 30th edition wrapped up this weekend with a bang. For those privileged with special access badges and wristbands, the legendary Roots Crew put on a Jam Session Saturday night that still has people talking. In collaboration with Bud Light Music, at the Bud Light Factory, the inaugural Roots SXSW Jam Session was brought together. In an event originally advertised […]
[Video] Talib Kweli X Chance the Rapper X Cory Mo Freestyle
Recently, Chicago superhero Chance the Rapper appeared on Showoff Radio with Statik Selektah to show off some freestyle skills. With him were Cory Mo and hip hop legend Talib Kweli. Each rapper cyphered over the “1 Track” beat by ASAP Rocky. Talib had the longest verse, but Chance definitely showed some good chops, too. Check […]
[Video] Q-Tip, The Roots, Talib Kweli: “Electric Relaxation” Live at OKP Holiday Jam
Okayplayer throws some ill parties. For the 2012 edition of their annual Holiday Jam, OKP welcomed The Roots, Gary Clark Jr., Q-Tip, Talib Kweli and more to the stage, while friends, fan, and fans partied it up. Today they released this cool video for Kweli, Q-Tip, and The Roots performing the Tribe classic, “Electric Relaxation”. […]
I Am An Artist of The People: Kweli Speaks on Gucci Collab
A few weeks ago a song leaked featuring Talib Kweli and Gucci Mane. The song is called “Poltergeist”, and I posted it within minutes right here. In the post I remarked, “ And worlds have officially collided and a million backpackers have no idea what to do with themselves.” I think the song is pretty […]
Beatnick and K-Salaam: Where The Streets Have No Name Special Edition
Beatnick and K-Salaam have a few new things planned, and before they jump into everything they are giving fans one last chance to enjoy Where The Streets Have No Name, a LP full of their lush production and filled with vocals from today’s leading artists. All very good stuff at an unbeatable price of free. […]
Reflection Eternal: The Re:Union Mixtape
Technically I’m on vacation, so will keep it short and sweet… Talib Kweli and Hi-Tek are Reflection Eternal (for those that didn’t know). They have been working on new music for a new LP. Here’s a mixtape to get you reacquainted. Mixed by Statik Selektah. Download it here.
RH Contest: Talib Kweli @ HOB
Talib Kweli will be appearing at the House of Blues on Saturday as part of the Dare 2 Dream concert, which benefits Chicago Public Schools. We linked up with Platform1, who has organized the show, to offer two tickets to one lucky RH Reader. You can win the tickets by sending an email to RubyHornet@Gmail.com […]