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The Fall prep 32nd LP, announce first U.S. show in over 10 years

A bit of unfortunate timing for the iconic Manchester band — the album includes a song called “Victoria Train Station Massacre,” which has unintended connotations with last week’s Manchester Arena suicide bomber tragedy.

Kool Keith releasing a new LP, made a video with the 'Grandma's Boy' director

The album features MF Doom, Slug, Sadat X, Necro, and more, and it’s out this week.

Sean Price memorial show happening with Boot Camp Clik, Pete Rock & more

Earlier this year, a posthumous Sean P verse appeared on Koolade‘s “Say Nothing,” which also features Rah Digga and Tony Touch.

NYC hip hop roundup: Mobb Deep, Bodega Bamz, Joey Fatts, Smoke DZA, eMC, Kool G Rap, Cakes Da Killa & more

As always, NYC has a good amount of upcoming local hip hop shows and tours passing through. Here’s a rundown of some of the cool stuff coming up…

SXSW 2015 2nd round of artists announced

The Cribs at MHOW in 2012 (more by Guy Eppel) A ton of artists were already announced for SXSW 2015 (March 17-22), and now the second artist announcement has come with several more including Twin Shadow, The Cribs, Swervedriver, Gang of Four, KEN mode, Weyes Blood, Wild Throne, Elvis Depressedly, SURVIVE, Juan Wauters, San Fermin, Lydia Ainsworth, The Blind Shake, Ex-Cult, Ikonika, King Tuff, Pujol, The Velvet Teen, The Zombies, Zookeeper, Yumi Zouma and tons m…

Masta Ace, Rahzel, OC & others playing cancer research benefit at Highline; JJ DOOM streaming new album

Masta Ace, who released the collaborative album with MF Doom, earlier this year, will play a hometown show in NYC next week on Monday (8/27) at HIghline Ballroom with Stricklin & Marco Polo, Rahzel & DJ JS-1, Large Professor, OC, Sadat X, and more…

Native Tongues sort-of reunited (not really); A Tribe Called Quest are subject of Harlem Stage series; Smif-N-Wessun, Buckshot & Skyzoo play FREE show tonight

The Jungle Brothers at SOB’s last night via MuphoricSounds As expected, The Jungle Brothers DID bring out members of the Native Tongues (and others) last night at SOB’s (2/7), but that did not include many of the “invited guests”…

Brand Nubian will perform 'In God We Trust' in full

Brand Nubian with Grand Puba at BHHF 2009 (more here) A Grand Puba-less Brand Nubian will play Knitting Factory on September 1st (tickets) in honor of their classic, yet controversial In God We Trust LP: “Punks Jump up to Get Beat Down”…

Raekwon played Irving Plaza (video), Mos Def didn't play Highline (rescheduled) ++ Clipse & other upcoming shows

Raekwon @ Irving Plaza (SANCHO PANZAA)Backed only on turntables and Raekwon‘s brother Don P on vocals, the set could have used the energy of the other rappers who invade the album…

BrooklynVegan presents the Audible Treats hip hop CMJ showcase w/ Souls of Mischief (on tour) & more @ Southpaw

DOWNLOAD: Souls of Mischief – “LaLaLa” (MP3) DOWNLOAD: Souls of Mischief – “Tour Stories” (MP3) DOWNLOAD: Tanya Morgan – “So Damn Down” (MP3) DOWNLOAD: Tanya Morgan – “Bang N Boogie” (MP3) DOWNLOAD: Tanya Morgan – “Never Enough” (MP3) DOWNLOAD: Tanya Morgan – “So Damn Down” Keelay & Zaire Remix (MP3) Prince Paul & Hiero, I know, they’re fly bro…