Notable Releases of the Week (5/6)
This week's Notable Releases include Sharon Van Etten's most dense, suspenseful album yet, Arcade Fire's best in years, Bad Bunny's latest sure-to-be-a-blockbuster, Black Star's first in 24 years, and more...
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Black Star share “Mineral Mountain” ft Black Thought from upcoming Madlib-produced LP
Yasiin Bey and Talib Kweli's first Black Star album since 1998 is out May 3
Black Star announce first album in 24 years, ‘No Fear of Time,’ produced by Madlib
The long-teased album finally has a title and release date; it arrives next month.
50 Great Music Documentaries to Stream Right Now
From '90s ska to Nina Simone, from Anti-Flag to the history of hip hop, there's something for everyone in this roundup of new and recent documentaries to stream.
Yasiin Bey says he won’t star in Thelonious Monk biopic unless the Monk family approves
”I hate the script,” Monk's son said of the film, ”and we actually condemn the effort.”
Thelonious Monk biopic starring Yasiin Bey on the way
Jupiter Rising Film have revealed plans for a biopic on jazz legend Thelonious Monk, starring rapper Yasiin Bey (fka Mos Def) as Monk.
Navy Blue releases new album ft. Yasiin Bey, billy woods & more (listen)
It's the psychedelic rapper/producer's second album of 2020.
Linkin Park announce ‘Hybrid Theory’ 20th anniversary box set, share unreleased song
The reissue includes three discs of rarities and demos, previously unreleased live footage, and more. Hear a previously unreleased song from 1999 (that samples Mos Def) now...
Lloyd Cole tells us about what he’s listening to during COVID-19 lockdown
"Even before this thing hit, I resolved to try to listen to some new music," Lloyd tells us of the wide-ranging quarantine playlist he's given us. "Not necessarily new to the world, but new to me."
yasiin bey touring, playing Brooklyn’s Kings Theatre
The artist formerly known as Mos Def also has dates in DC and France. Tickets for the Brooklyn show are on sale now.