Pencils of Promise held their annual gala at Cipriani on October 21st, 2015.
With help from HTC, Tidal celebrated reaching a milestone of one million subscribers, with a star studded concert combining over a dozen eclectic musical acts on stage at Brooklyn’s Barclay’s Center Tuesday night (October 20th).
Hip Hop discussion group DeadEndHipHop returns with another @AskDEHH episode hosted by Sophie (@sairemusic).
A few months back when I spoke to Open Mike Eagle he mentioned how Serengeti was one of his favorite rappers. He didn’t really elaborate on their relationship so I assumed it ended at fandom. I’m happy to have been wrong, this collaboration is honestly a dream. Mike and Dave’s flows are like a two toned jacket, weaving together seamlessly but simultaneously holding on to their unique qualities.
When Mike first mentioned Serengeti, that name was unknown to me. I had to go back and dig into his discography, which unearthed a gang of records that were so progressive sonically and conceptually, it was clear why Mike loved his art.
A nice surprise blessing present in this record is Mike’s choice to produce the track. I don’t think I’ve heard a beat from him before, or if I have, I wasn’t aware of it. That being said it’s really well done, there’s a really neat pulse present in the synth, complimented by an echoing snare. The icing of course is the emcees’ heavy soaked flows that seep into the beat with ease.
Mike and Dave are not only prolific rappers but also astoundingly creative minds. They’ve reached a point in their careers where unique concepts for records come without much effort. That coupled with how cohesive both artist’s previous projects have been, I can only see good things coming from this collaboration.
You can find out more about Serengeti Here
as well as Open Mike Eagle Here
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Drake has the music industry wrapped around his finger like one of Slick Rick’s rings.
Hip Hop was never born solely out of struggle, we shouldn’t forget DJ Kool Herc’s party at 1520 Sedgwick Ave was the scene of the genre’s first breaths.
This week, Gwen Stefani released her new single “Used To Love You” on Interscope Records.
On Monday, October 20, The Knockturnal was invited to the Harman Store on Madison Ave. in New York City for their JBL in Studio event.
R&B artist and singer songwriter Leon Bridges will provide a new song, “So Long,” for the highly anticipated motion picture Concussion starring Will Smith. It was announced today by Lia Vollack, president of Worldwide Music for Sony Pictures. Concussion will be released in theaters December 25, 2015.
A free official pre-event for the iHeartRadio Fiesta Latina will feature live performances by Baby Rasta y Gringo, J. Quiles, Sofía Reyes, Grupo Treo and Los 5 at Bayfront Park Amphitheater.