Vinnie Paz

New York rap veteran Grand Daddy I.U. has died; Pete Rock, Chuck D & more pay tribute

New York rap veteran and Juice Crew member Grand Daddy I.U., who was signed to Cold Chillin’ Records in the early ’90s and had such hits as ”Something New“ and ”Sugar Free,” has passed away.

25 New Songs Out Today

Listen to new songs by Panopticon, th1rt3en (Pharaohe Monch), Hus Kingpin, Sepulcros, BRS Kash, Tom Furse (The Horrors), Nomi Ruiz & Sam Sparro, Tobacco, Peacers, and more…

Notable Releases of the Week (1/31)

This week’s Notable Releases include Hop Along singer Frances Quinlan’s solo debut, Torres’ Merge debut, Leeched’s abrasive, filth-spewing sophomore LP, and more.

Five Notable Releases of the Week (3/30)

This week’s Notable Releases include Kacey Musgraves’ ”trippy” new album, Amen Dunes’ biggest-sounding LP yet, The Shacks’ dreamy debut, and more.

Jedi Mind Tricks are back with a new album & tour (dates)

Back in 2011, Stoupe of underground rap group Jedi Mind Tricks announced his departure, but four years later he’s teamed back up with Vinnie Paz and the duo will release Jedi Mind Tricks album #8, The Thief and the Fallen, on June 2 via Enemy Soil…

What's going on Friday? (Bo Ningen, William Onyeabor tribute, NYPC, Megafaun, AJ Davilla, CHVRCHES & more)

Bo Ningen @ Rough Trade last week (via @brooklynvegan instagram) You can browse our full NYC show calendar for all of tonight’s shows, but here are some highlights from what is a very strong night…

Jedi Mind Tricks schedule dates, Vinnie Paz's LP out now

Jedi Mind Tricks at Rock The Bells 2010 (more by Eric Townsend) Jedi Mind Tricks will celebrate the most evil of all holidays with Halloween Havoc, a string of tour dates that will include Bowery Ballroom on 10/30…

OJ Simpson (Madlib+Guilty), Jedi Mind Tricks, Brother Ali, Atmosphere & other hip hop news (with tour dates)

DOWNLOAD: Guilty Simpson & Madlib – “Coroner’s Music” (MP3) ‘Coroner’s Music’ off Before we go any further, no, Mr. Bloody Glove has not released a solo record…