Tariq, aka Black Thought from the original hip-hop band, The Roots, delivered a mind blowing freestyle for approximately 10 minutes on Hot97 a few days ago. Hip-hop fanatics are going crazy over it! With all these emerging rap artists focusing all their attention on creating a catchy hook, as oppose to providing substantive lyrical content, it was refreshing to hear an authentic MC deliver.

Black Thought touched on everything from politics to what’s going on in the ‘hood.’ Click here to listen and rate it for yourself.

“Black Still” is a re-creation of Public Enemy’s classic song “Black Steel In The Hour of Chaos” and will appear on Face’s upcoming 10-song EP, Deeply Rooted: The Lost Files, out on December 15 via Facemob/BMG. The collection is an extension of Face’s 2015 solo LP, Deeply Rooted and contains 6 new songs and 4 alternate versions.

Watch the new video HERE. Video directed by Dr. Teeth

It is always beautiful to see honest, authentic artists get acknowledged for their craft. Rapsody is undoubtedly one of the most underrated MC in the hip-hop genre. She’s been in the game for years and unfortunately she’s been over looked far too often. That being said, we were excited to learn that she is finally being recognized for her contribution to the rap game.

Rapsody is nominated, not once but twice for the 2018 Grammy’s. She is nominated in the following categories: Best Rap Song (“Sassy” — Gabouer & M. Evans, songwriters: Rapsody) and Best Rap Album (Laila’s Wisdom — Rapsody).

If you have not done so as yet, check out Rapsody’s album, Laila’s Wisdom here.

Radio Silence is the latest contribution from Brooklyn MC, Talib Kweli. It was released on November 17th on his own Javotti Media label. The eleven-track album features collaborations with: Anderson .Paak, Jay Electronica, Yummy Bingham, Waka Flocka, Amber Coffman, Myka 9, BJ the Chicago Kid, Rick Ross, Yummy Bingham, Datcha, Bilal and Robert Glasper.

The project has been getting great reviews since its release, confirming, once again, that Talib Kweli is one of the few hip-hop artist that’s keeping the music and culture authentic. It also cements his legendary status in the industry.

Check out Radio Silence here.

Consistency should be his name; Brooklyn MC, Talib Kweli is back at it again. On November 17th he dropped his brand new video for the track “Traveling Light,” which features Anderson .Paak. The visuals is loaded with appearances from several A list celebrities: Mos Def (Yasiin Bey), Q Tip, Spike Lee, Dave Chappelle & many more.

Click here or on the image above to watch this amazing video and remember to like & share.