Prince Paul

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[Mental Notes] Also: Dischord launches Fugazi concert archive, Prince Paul explores garage music

Hip-Hop Producer Prince Paul Explores Garage Music For New Scion A/V Documentary Series

​"I just want to feel good about music again," says famed hip-hop producer Prince Paul in a new video for Scion A/V's latest documentary series. Even as a well-versed music vet, he's still looking for fresh inspiration, and in this episode, titled "Grease-Dripping Garage Fest," he and bu ... More >>

Five Haunting Rap Songs for Halloween

Sal Rojas/Psycho RealmPsycho Realm -- ooh, scary!​Halloween has arrived, and its time to break out the spooky sounds once more. Fake spider webs, fog machines, and the right props can make a trick-or-treater think twice before mustering up the courage to come to your door. Or, if you're one of tho ... More >>

TONIGHT: Peanut Butter Wolf's 999 Tour starts with The Glass House

​For Chris Manak (aka Peanut Butter Wolf), the 90s will always hold a special place on his turntables. After starting his official career as a recording artist in 1990, this revered L.A. DJ/producer birthed Stones Throw Records, a premier source of eclectic hip hop culture, in 1996. Tonight, he ki ... More >>

Peanut Butter Wolf

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Video Savant: Cymande's “Bra”

Sticking with the summer-song theme from last week's Video Savant on Ween's “Push th' Little Daisies,” let's examine the gloriously snappy “Bra” by Cymande. Sampled to devastating effect by De La Soul on 3 Feet High and Rising's “Change in Speak” and used on the soundtracks to Spike Lee' ... More >>

Soul Survivors

Todays hip-hop owes a huge debt to De La Souland the tab keeps growing

A Touch of Jazz

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Quackos

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Invasion of the Angry White Rappers!

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