On Tuesday, February 22nd, Mr. Lawrence Parker who is publicly known as KRS-One, released his 24th studio album: I M A M C R U 1 2 (I am a MC are you one too). As KRS describes it, this is an album by a MC for MCs.

The record has a total of fourteen tracks and every single one is banging! Anyone who grew up on eighties and nineties hip-hop will immediately appreciate this body of work for its undeniable authenticity. As the saying goes: real recognize real.

What is mind blowing about this album is that it’s excellent on all levels: lyrics, message, beats, flow etc. Kudos to producers SUN-One, Pascal, KPrymeTheJaeger, Mlody, DJ Static, Whalan Jackson and Elan Morrison for their respective contributions to what will go down in history as one of KRS-One‘s best records.

If you have stepped away from what these kids with excessive tattoos and piercings refer to as hip-hop, because you cannot understand or relate to what they are mumbling about, then I encourage you to check out I M A M C R U 1 2. It is refreshing to hear real rap songs from an actual MC again. Click here to listen to the full project.

Bmore Inc. and Luxury Brand Events have teamed up to present a life tribute day party in honor of rapper, DJ, producer and actor Biz Markie. They have called on hip-hop legends Big Daddy Kane and Roxanne Shante, the 1st lady of the Juice Crew, to host the event.

It will be held at 29 S Front Street in Baltimore, Maryland, on Saturday, February 26 from 5pm until… Click here for tickets.

Lady Leshurr, one of the most respected female rappers in the UK, has returned! At the end of January she shared the official video for Likkle Darling, a dancehall track she did some time ago with Shams The Producer.

The clip has been trending on YouTube since it premiered on January 30th; and the audio has also been making an impact since going live on streaming platforms on February 7th.

Click here to check out the video and to download the song from your preferred music platform.

Two of hip-hop’s most talented and enigmatic artists; Los Angeles emcees Fatlip (The Pharcyde) and Blu (Blu & Exile), have linked for a hotly anticipated collaborative LP titled Live From the End of the World Vol. 1, (Demos), scheduled for release on April 1 via Los Angeles/Tokyo-based label Guilty By Association (GBA).

Having already teased two singles last month, they are now sharing a new extended version of Good For The Soul, adding a fresh verse from Ras Kass and a pair of remixes by Nottz and STLNDRMS.
 
Click here to stream and download Good For The Soul” Extended Version + Remixes from your preferred music platform.

The 2022 I Love Hip-Hop Fest will feature performances from a mix of veteran and emerging MCs. The lineup includes: Bone Thugs & Harmony, Rakim, Project Pat, Twista, Shawnna, Crucial Conflict and more.

The festival will be held at 725 W Roosevelt Road, in Chicago, Illinois on Friday, March 11th at 7pm. The event organizer is requiring all attendees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Click here to buy tickets.

Hip-hop artist Lupe Fiasco is still in the midst of his Food & Liquor tour. His next stop will be Brooklyn Steel this weekend: Saturday and Sunday. On both nights the doors will open at 7pm and there is an entrance fee of $60 USD.

Brooklyn Steel is located at 319 Frost Street in Brooklyn, New York. Patrons should know that they may be asked to provide proof of vaccination.