time, we’re breaking you off with more Underground concert information,
a new interview and even a preview of upcoming releases from Murs, Brother Ali and Mr. Dibbs. Read on…
anticipated festivals.
Canibus and Pharoahe Monch,
the Detroit representative has proven himself as a producer. Now, he’s
stepping up to the mic. Following other producers-turned-rappers, he
knows the pressure is on. Black Milk’s Popular Demand will be released through Fat Beats (March 13). Taking some time off that busy schedule, Black Milk hit us up.
BM:
Innovative music, but with soul to it. You can still hear a couple
songs with a rock or a jazz influence, but it’s still upbeat and has
that raw Hip-Hop feel. No matter what I do, I always keep the beats
hard-hitting with some grime to it.
HHDX: Whats it like being on Fat Beats Records?
BM:
It’s dope because I’m basically free to create what I want, without
having to worry about the label trying to make me appeal to a certain
audience. That’s the good thing about being on an independent–they’re
open to my ideas, I’m open to theirs; and so far everything is all good
with me and the label.
HHDX: Do you find it difficult to sell the fact that you actually are an MC to those who know you simply as a producer?
BM:
Not really, because most people that are familiar with me and my music
know that I’m a MC also. I’ve been rhyming just as long as I’ve been
producing, so it’s really nothing new to hear me spit over beats and do
it pretty good.
HHDX: What’s the Detroit Hip-Hop scene like right
now?
BM:
It depends. We have a couple spots for the Hip-Hop heads but that group
is pretty small. There aren’t too many places where you can chill and
hear some real Hip-hop shit. The D is kind of divided when it comes to
the music scenes.
HHDX: Any work with Shady Records in the near future?
BM:
Hopefully that happens. I’ve been working with Denaun Porter on
different occasions. So, hopefully I’ll have a track on the next D-12
album. I’m trying to make that happen.
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about this for quite some time. While handling some of the cuts on the new album, Dibbs is officially ready to hit the road with El.
most of you know, I have been working with El-P doing the cuts on his
new record “I’ll Sleep When You’re Dead”. What some of you may not know
is I would like to officially announce that I am now El-P’s DJ and will
be performing with him on his upcoming release tours,” Dibbs recently said in a statement on MySpace.
Murs, Brother Ali and others.
Cube’s legendary track.
a housing crisis in my city so if he evict me, there’s a long list of
kids that are willing to give up their left kidney…to replace
me.”-Pitch Black Noon
Mr. Dibbs and Rob Viktum. Acts scheduled to appear on the album include Slug (of Atmosphere) and Grayskull among others.
Funkdoobiest, Saul Williams, Quetzal, Aztlan Underground, and many more!!
Date: 03.03.07
Time: 4PM – 12AM
Venue: LA Center Studios
Location: 450 South Bixel St., Los Angeles, California (USA)
Time: 9 PM
Venue: Whiskey Dick’s Saloon
Location: 2660 Lake Tahoe Blvd, South Lake Tahoe, Ca
Time: 9 PM
Venue: Whiskey Creek
Location: 24 Lake Mary Rd. (Corner of Main and Minaret), Mammoth Lakes, Ca
Time: Doors 8 PM / Show 9 PM
Venue: Lefty’s
Location: 1230 State St., Salem, Oregon (USA)
2ND ANNUAL PAID DUES
Performing – FELT (Murs & Slug), The Grouch & Zion I, Sage Francis, Brother Ali, Blackalicious, Jean Grae, Visionaries, Devin the Dude, Cage, Evidence, Pigeon John, Hosted by Luckyiam.
Date: 03.24.07
Time: tba
Venue: NOS Events Center
Location: 689 South “E” Street, San Bernardino, California (USA)