The Music Tank

Skillz: The Million Dollar Backpacker

Is the state of Hip-Hop in the past few years been deceiving you? Do you long for when the “Undergound” was Mainstream and the backpack was an essential fashion accessory part of a lifestyle?
Skillz aka Mad Skillz (for the old school heads) seems quite moved by this as he just released his second official album [...]

Buckshot & 9th Wonder’s The Formula in stores soon

Just a quick reminder to let you know that the second album pairing North Carolina’s Little Brother ex-producer 9th Wonder and Boot Camp Clik soldier Buckshot is going to hit shelves next tuesday, April 29th. The album titled "The Formula" already produced two videos, one of which was recently released. The video, directed by Rik [...]

Talib Kweli hooks up with Mick Boogie

Cleveland-based-DJ Mick Boogie just finished up a project with Talib Kweli. While being in the form of a mixtape, what we get is more of a mini-album as it includes loads of new and exclusive tracks by the BK MC.
The mixtape titled "MCEO" was put in place to showcase the work that Kweli has [...]

Talib Kweli’s “Hostile Gospel Part 1″ Video

Talib Kweli just released his newest video this week. The video for the powerful "Hostile Gospel, Part 1 (Deliver Us)" was entirely shot in Lagos, Nigeria, the video speaks for itself. Check it out below!

Talib Kweli - Hostile Gospel Part 1 (Deliver Us)

My top 10 albums of 2007

Well 2007 has come and gone and it’s time to do a little retrospective on which albums got me hooked the most. Here’s a little top 10 list I’ve compiled. Note, those are all albums I’ve listened to most, so if a "major" album is missing, blame it on these fine gems.
DJ Jazzy Jeff - [...]

Talib Kweli is back in full effect with Blacksmith Music

Talib Kweli has made his mark through the underground hip-hop scene as well as distinguishing himself all the way through US mainstream. But 2007 plans to be a huge year for the BK MC.After working out a deal with Warner Music to distribute his own label Blacksmith Music in 2006, the official releases are just [...]