The Music Of Netflix & Marvel’s “Luke Cage” [Video]

Part one of the Marvel’s Luke Cage Street Level Hero social video series explores the music that moves the show. These digital videos look to blend fiction with history by taking audiences behind the curtain on the themes that give the show it’s street-level authenticity and cultural relevance. Executive producer Cheo Hodari Cokerali, Mike Colter, Ali Shaheed Muhammad and Adrian Younge of A Tribe Called Quest, A$AP Ferg and Method Man lend their commentary on how each episode is shaped by its score and musical influence. In this Marvel live action series, a street-fighting ex-con battles crime on the streets of New York as the Super Hero, Luke Cage.

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Redman On Being on “4,3,2,1” Track That Triggered The LL Cool J / Canibus Beef [Video]

In 2014, rapper LL Cool J squashed his outstanding beef with rapper Canibus at the Christmas in Brooklyn concert at the Barclays Center. Once dubbed as one of Hip Hop’s biggest beef, the celebrities ended the standing feud in front of thousands. In an interview with Redman, he tells DJ Vlad that the rappers had a misunderstanding after Canibus was accused of attacking the Queens rapper on his “4,3,2,1” track where he rapped, “ripping an arm out a socket, taking a mic off it and letting a real MC rock it.” LL took insult to the line and decided to ax Canibus’ part out altogether and add his fuel to the fire. “Well, Canibus said that in the way of saying, ‘I respect you LL.’” Red explained, “‘I respect you so much that I can not believe that you allowed me to be on this record with three-four of the greats.’” Red says that there was no way that Canibus selfishly sabotaged his opportunity on LL’s song to disrespect the legendary MC. “Like I said, Canibus was cool with the crew and we would of definitely of let him know…but when we heard it, we didn’t take it to an offense.”

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SUPER w/ Assassin aka Agent Sasco [Video]

In this episode of SUPER, Mass Appeal caught up with Assassin a.k.a. Agent Sasco, to see what his superpowers might be. With his military get up and ability to control the elements around him, Assassin or Agent Sasco is equipped to fight rude boys and maximize his contribution to music. He’s not just out to make great music but also improve lives. Watch the full episode of our SUPER… episode with Agent 006 above.

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