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Friday, August 2, 2013
Friday, July 12, 2013
Video mix of cuts from Prince Paul's Classic 1999 Album: "Prince Among Thieves"
Starring Breezly Brewin as "Tariq" and Sha as "True"
Video mix of cuts from Prince Paul's Classic 1999 Album: "Prince Among Thieves"
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A Prince Among Thieves is the second studio album by hip hop artist Prince Paul. It is considered an apex in the hip hop world, and was one of the most acclaimed concept albums of its time. The concept follows the story of an aspiring young emcee named Tariq, played by emcee Breezly Brewin, who needs to collect money to record a demo tape before a meeting with Wu-Tang Clan leader RZA. The story follows a desperate Tariq, who quits his low-paying job and turns to his friend True, played by emcee Big Sha, who plugs him into the world of drug dealing. The two make their way through the drug world, a police ambush, jail, and, finally, a deadly showdown.
The album features cameos by Kool Keith, Big Daddy Kane, Chubb Rock, Biz Markie, De La Soul, Everlast, Sadat X, Xzibit, Kid Creole, Special Ed, Chris Rock, RZA and Buckshot. A single version and video were also produced, which have the feel of a film trailer. Although conceived as a story that could be filmed, an accompanying movie was never made. A Prince Among Thieves was well received by music critics upon its release. Music essayist Robert Christgau has cited it as "the closest thing to a true rock opera you've ever heard
AMG Review:
The concept album has been something of a rare beast in hip-hop. There have been plenty of rap albums with a cinematic feel, but very few actually tie things together with a coherent narrative throughout. Leave it to Prince Paul, long one of hip-hop's most imaginative producers, to assemble the first successful rap opera in A Prince Among Thieves. Not only does it maintain a coherent story line via skits that actually aren't filler, it manages to stay musically compelling and focused throughout. And that's no mean feat, considering the array of guest stars and the huge range of styles Prince Paul employs for their characters' supporting tracks. Perhaps the most daring aspect of the record is that it frames the story as fiction, with no pretense of the realism (or illusion thereof) that hardcore prides itself on. The story concerns a young rapper named Tariq (played by the Juggaknots' Breeze), who needs $1000 to complete a demo tape for a pending record deal. For quick cash, he turns to his friend True (Sha), once his mentor in the rap game but now a drug dealer who secretly resents Tariq's good fortune. As True immerses Tariq in the underworld, a tragedy of cinematic proportions unfolds. The star-studded cast features Kool Keith as a weapons dealer, Big Daddy Kane as a pimp, Chubb Rock as a gang kingpin, Chris Rock and De La Soul as crack addicts, Everlast as a crooked cop, and Sadat X and Xzibit as prison inmates. Yet the much lesser-known Sha and Breeze shine even in this select company, which is part of the reason the album works. The main reason, however, is that Prince Paul sounds like he can do anything, and do it well. A Prince Among Thieves touches on every sound he's ever tried on record, and it's conceptually airtight; in both senses, it's his magnum opus, and the crown jewel of a brilliant career.
Sunday, August 19, 2012
Architecture in Helsinki Heart It Races (DJ Rupture's Ital Hymn Mix feat. Mr Lee G)
This is my everyday song for motivation!!
Friday, July 13, 2012
Tuesday, May 8, 2012
PHONTE ft. EVIDENCE & BIG K.R.I.T. - The Life Of Kings (Official Music Video)
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THE LIFE OF KINGS
Phonte ft. Evidence & Big K.R.I.T.
Produced by 9th Wonder
Directed by Kenneth Price
Charity Starts At Home
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Coming Home (Documentary pre-teaser)
This is not the official trailer for 'Coming Home'. This is a pre-teaser trailer explaining the concept behind the forth coming documentary which follows two Cuban-Americans; DJ EFN and GARCIA, on a journey to their parents homeland of Cuba. The plan is to meet with their musical counterparts making the same music as them within the confines of the communist island nation.
Monday, May 7, 2012
Tuesday, January 10, 2012
Brother Ali - Writer's Block (prod. Jake One)
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As Brother Ali and Jake One put the finishing touches on his upcoming new album Mourning In America and Dreaming In Color, the two start the year off right with a free new track titled "Writer's Block"...enjoy!
Video Directed by Dave Wilson
Director of Photography: Ryan Thompson
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PHONTE - Dance In The Reign (Official Music Video directed by Kenneth Price)
I LOVE YOU PHONTE! whew ok got that out my system lol....
this is hot!!
Phonte
Produced by Swiff D
Directed by Kenneth Price
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out now on +FE Music
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Rasheed Chappell "Break Loose" Feat. DJ Scratch (EPMD) Produced By Kenny Dope (Official Video)
I am in love with this track!!
Friday, December 2, 2011
Thursday, November 24, 2011
Monday, November 21, 2011
Thursday, November 17, 2011
KRS One - Just Like That Official Video
KRS-One's First Official Single Release, JUST LIKE THAT Directed By MAD LION off of KRS-Ones 20th Studio Album Entitled JUST LIKE THAT Produced By MAD LION Dropping 1st Quarter 2012 ,on Killahpride Records
Video Edit and Special Effects by Charles Armstrong of Paradox Films.
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Wednesday, November 16, 2011
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Thursday, November 3, 2011
Immortal Technique Sits Down With Momma Yancey
Immortal Technique sits down with Momma Yancey and discuss everything from the recently released "Toast To The Dead," which was produced by her son, to people of color understanding their history. Momma Yancey also touches on what her son would want to be remembered for.
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