Sadat X Describes His “Never Left” Album [Video]

Sadat X was our special guest on @RapIsOuttaCntrl. We had co-hosts DJ Eclipse and Chris Rivers run the show alongside J57 and Carla Keyz. Eclipse started off with discussing Sadat’s longevity as an artist who arrived on the scene in 1989. The group discussed how hip hop needs to be embraced as a long-term genre like classical music that still gets praised after hundreds of years. Sadat talked about his latest album, Never Left, and the single “Your Best Friend’s Girl” which is one of Eclipse’s favorites. The album is executive produced by Fokis and features Black Rob, King T, Cormega, Lanelle Tyler, Stryfe, Nachy Bless, Chi Ali, Fokis, Maverick, Dres, Craig G, Skyzoo, and Tony Mays. Purchase the album here.

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The Roots Jam Session 2015: #BeatsXTheRoots (Part 2) [Video]

Every year leading up to Grammy weekend, the world of music comes together. For #RootsJam15, the Legendary Roots Crew, in partnership with OkayPlayer, took over a secret venue in Los Angeles and brought together artists from places near and far for no other reason than their love of music. Here’s the wrap up from the fourth and final night. From Kool & The Gang to Queen Latifah, Liv Warfield to Meek Mill, you never know who’s going to walk up on stage next. #BeatsXTheRoots

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