Pete Rock On The Combat Jack Show [Stream]

From Run-DMC to Kanye West, Soul Brother No. 1 been the go to guy to to make classic material. On top of that, how many countless producers he inspired, from legends like J Dilla and Kanye West to innovators like Madlib? #NeverForget the rap giants he helped birth, like NaS, and the Notorious B.I.G. Pete talks being raised by mentor/family member, the late, great Heavy D, and being encouraged to rap by Grand Puba, the true soul that went into producing “They Reminisce Over You”, and the uncredited classic hits you know but didn’t know was a Pete Rock production. Another session of Rap History is in effect, pull up a seat and learn about your culture.

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Marsha Ambrosius – Stronger Than Pride (Live On ThisisRnB Sessions) [Video]

Earlier this year Marsha Ambrosius gave us a sweet Valentine’s Day treat with her cover of Sade’s 1988 classic “Love Is Stronger Than Pride.” Although she modernized the song with a hip hop based beat, it was the singer-songwriters amazing vocal delivery that gave the cover so much unique, personal feeling. As she is currently on the promo trail prepping for the release of her much-anticipated sophomore album ‘Friends & Lovers,’ Marsha blessed us as the latest artist to perform for ThisisRnB Sessions. Seated at the grand piano in Stadium Red studios, the British songstress performed an incredible three-song set, kicking things off with a soul-stirring acoustic rendition of “Stronger Than Pride.”

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AWAR feat. BJ The Chicago Kid – We Belong To The City / Ready For The World [Video]

With a new album, AWAR & Vanderslice “The Winning Team” release right around the corner on July 22nd, I decided to visually showcase two of the songs for this double feature presentation. “We Belong To The City” and “Ready For The World” featuring BJ the Chicago Kid (Produced by Vanderslice & Green Steez) appear in snippet form for this cinematic depiction. Directed by Ben Fredette, watch as We Belong To The City takes you on a trip through his stomping grounds and NYC Burroughs, with cameos from a few recognizable faces & affiliates. With the first half of the video appearing grimy in black and white and following the circulation of a $1 bill around, thing’s get more colorful and smooth for the 2nd song of the video, a soulful banger accompanied by upcoming star Bj the Chicago Kid (who has worked with Kendrick Lamar, Schoolboy Q, Freddie Gibbs). With each visual a reflection of its sound, we are reminded of the juxtaposition of both the gutter and the glamor and glitz of the metropolis. AWAR & Vanderslice “The Winning Team” hits stores on July 22nd and features appearances by Freddie Gibbs, Troy Ave, Roc Marciano, King Los, Has-Lo, BJ the Chicago Kid, Latoiya Williams, and more.

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