André 3000 is taking his jazz instrumental album, New Blue Sun, on tour. The intimate live shows will include multi-instrumentalist Carlos Niño, Nate Mercereau, Surya Botofasina, Deantoni Parks, Diego Gaeta, Matthewdavid, V.C.R, Diego Gaeta, Jesse Peterson and Mia Doi Todd. The tour kicks off on Jan...… Read more
Diddy won't be attending the 66th Annual Grammy Awards on February 4 despite his nomination in the Best Progressive R&B Album category for The Love Album: Off the Grid. The news comes weeks after his ex Cassie Ventura sued him for sexual and physical assault, which led to a cascade of lawsuits f...… Read more
Public Enemy's Chuck D and Flavor Flav have connected on a new single called "Everywhere Man," the first of many collaborations to come. Co-written and produced by Sam Hollander, the innovative track stems from the spirit of Flav's clear omnipresence—but with a twist. Using A.I. technology, it comes...… Read more
Dilla Day L.A. is going down on February 10 at 930 Mateo Street in Los Angeles beginning at 8 p.m. PT. Featured performers include Slum Village, J. Rocc and surprise guests. Dilla's mother, Maureen "Ma Dukes" Yancey, will also be on deck for a meet-and-greet as the celebration of her son gets underw...… Read more
Czarface has dropped a new visual for "Czarchimedes' Death Ray," one of 14 new singles from the group's recently released album, CZARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (Silver Age/Virgin Music). Directed by Hoku & Adam—best known for their animated video for Katy Perry’s “Harleys In Hawaii"—the visual pushes...… Read more
Aesop Rock has dropped a new video for “All City Nerve Map,” another highlight from his recently released album, Integrated Tech Solutions. Not only did he self-produce the song, he also directed the visual. The album’s fictional corporate namesake (not a cult) was compelled to offer an official sta...… Read more