Yasiin Bey’s “Negus” Now Playing In The Middle East (@mosdefofficial)

The Third Line x Sole present Negus, an audio and visual installation by Yasiin Bey. In the Middle East for the first time, Negus is presented as an immersive sound installation that can only be experienced in person. The 28-minute album, recorded in London by Lord Tusk, Steven Julien, and Acyde, is unavailable for purchase via digital or physical platforms. Bey designed the multi-track recording as an installation to encourage people to be fully present while listening to it.

The Dubai iteration of Negus features artworks by Ala Ebtekar, Anuar Khalifi, Laleh Khorramian, Nima Nabavi, and Yasiin Bey, himself.  

Negus runs from March 28th to May 5th, 2021, at The Third Line Gallery located at Warehouse 80, Alserkal Avenue in Dubai; with timed tickets available for one hour shows from noon to 8pm daily.

Burna Boy Is The Michael Jordan Of Afro Music (@burnaboy)

Nigerian singer, songwriter and rapper, Burna Boy, has dropped another video from his “Twice as Tall” album released in 2020. This one is for track number ten, a hip-hop flavored tune titled “23.”

As with all his other visuals, this clip is flawless and it tells a very captivating story. Click here or on the image above to check it out and remember to like, comment and share.

Phife Dawg Alive & Well In New Video With Redman & Busta Rhymes (@phifeforever)

Team members of hip-hop artist Phife Dawg, who was a part of the group A Tribe Called Quest with Q-Tip and Ali Shaheed Muhammad, have released the official video for “Nutshell Pt.2.” The song is a collaborative effort that features both Busta Rhymes & Redman.

Click here or on the image above to check out the visuals and remember to like, comment and share.

Have You Heard The New Collaboration Between Funkmaster Flex & Jadakiss? (@funkflex @Therealkiss)

If you haven’t yet checked out the new tune by Jadakiss (produced by Funkmaster Flex), it’s a “Damn Shame.” That is literally the title of track!

Released at the beginning of March by Inflexwetrust Records, with distribution via Create Music Group Inc., “Damn Shame” is a banging hip-hop track on which Kiss outlines how the game has changed. Click here or on the image above to watch the official video and remember to like, comment and share.

Stic Offering Autographed Copies Of His Album “Workout II”

Stic – from the hip-hop duo Dead Prez – has announced that he is signing copies of his “Workout II” album, and making them available on his platform, rbgfitclub dot com.

These are autographed double discs; one being the main CD and the other all instrumentals. 

Nas Finally Wins A Grammy! (@Nas)

Twenty-five years after his first Grammy nomination, Nasir Jones aka Nas, is now victorious! The Queensbridge MC walked away from the 2021 Grammy Awards with the trophy for Best Rap Album.

He earned the award because of his thirteenth studio album titled “King’s Disease,” which was released in the Summer of 2020.

The Roots Annual Jam Session Goes Virtual This Saturday (@theroots @TIDAL @oculus)

The Roots Jam Session is a star-studded experience hosted by the legendary Roots Crew. The award-winning hip-hop group and house band for The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon is taking their annual jam session virtual this year, with a few surprise guests.

It will broadcast on TIDAL and Oculus on Saturday, March 13th at 6 PM PT (9 PM ET).