Rhythm Roulette w/ El-P [Video]

This time around on “Rhythm Roulette,” we linked up with the one and only, El Producto. The Def Jux general blessed us with the opportunity to gain some insight on the process, which has helped him make classic material since 1993. After heading to a hole-in-the-wall record shop and picking out some dusty old warped records, El showed us how to make something out of nothing/s, starting with his rusty, self-fixed, ASR-10.

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The Incomparable Shakespeare – #InvincibleDream [Mixtape]

More than a compilation of Shakespeare’s #InvincibleDream freestyles, this project is an homage to 90’s underground Hip-Hop. Hosted by legendary VJ and radio personality, Sway, the mixtape plays like the classic blend tapes made famous by DJ’s such as Kid Capri, Doo Wop, and Ron G. Florida based producer, The R.L. handles the mix while creating an experience new and old Hip-Hop heads can enjoy. He seamlessly blends classics like Black Moon’s “Murder MCs” into Shake’s interpretations, and gives new context to all joints. Enjoy!

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Joey Bada$$ Talks Pro Era LP & Upcoming Project [Video]

Joey Badass hooked up with VIBE in Croatia, the day before his performance with co-Pro Era rapper/producer, Kirk Knight, at Outlook Festival 2013 in Pula. “Everyone (Badass, Kirk Knight, CJ Fly, Chuck Strangers) is working on their solo projects right now, but we’re working on the bigger picture: the group’s LP,” Badass says when plugged on new joints to drop off the yet-to-be-named next album from Pro Era. The group’s mixtape, ‘Peep The Aprocolalypse’ from 2012 has fueled fan-cravings for nearly a year, and Badass promises new music from the Pros’ is on the way to quench em. “We’re gonna come back full circle. We gonna meet and take over,” adds Badass, whose ‘Summer Nights’ solo mixtape dropped July 1. As for B4.Da.$$., the 19-year-old’s forthcoming album, Badass claims he’s more focused on touring and connecting with fans on The Smokers Club Tour, which he’ll kicks off with Ab-Soul on October 17. via VIBE

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