Performance
Rare Footage: Big Pun And Big L Freestyling Back In ’98 (Video)
June 2, 2014
Woooo! We miss this. Pun did it when he was here. Big L… the L is for Legendary. No doubt! More evidence of such has surface on the Interwebs. See above… plus we got more after the jump. Big Pun rest in peace. Big L rest in peace. Real Hip-Hop… LIVES FOREVER!
Posted in Hip-Hop, Performance, Throwback, Videos, Vintage | 
Tags: Big L, Big Pun, Big Punisher, Freestyle, Punisher | 
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Cancelled: ‘The Arsenio Hall Show’ Will Not Return For A 2nd Season
June 2, 2014
FoxNews reports ‘The Arsenio Hall Show’ has been cancelled after only one season.
DAMMIT! I thought we had at least one more season with Arsenio, right Jay Leno (that’s what you said)?
Sometimes TV gets it wrong…dead wrong. They (CBS is ‘they’ this time) cancelled ‘The Arsenio Hall Show’ already. Fu#kin’ @ssh0les make me so mad! I wanted to take this as a ‘hater rumor’ but the reports are coming in from beyond the blogosphere… and Carmen Breezy announced it on the Beatz & Lyrics show’s Hip-Hop Week In Review. *Sigh* and I found this announcement from the CBS-holes themselves:
I don’t want you to go Arsenio. But if you gotta go, please do a dope farewell show. I still YouTube your 90’s Hip-Hop megashow every now and then.
@BeatzLyricsATL @Carmen_Breezy @artbyodell @The7ODTwiceBorn Gonna miss you on late night @ArsenioHall #PleaseDoAnotherFarewellShow #AtLeast
— Oscar Jones (@ojones1) June 1, 2014
Please. I’m putting it out there. Throwback video after the jump.
– @ojones1
Posted in News, Performance, Television, Throwback, Videos | Tags: Arsenio Hall, Cancelled, The Arsenio Hall Show | No Comments »
Jarren Benton – 2014 XXL Freshmen Freestyle (Video)
May 28, 2014
“Double XL! Double XL. Mr. Benton on this b!tch. I bet that cover gon’ sell!”
– Jarren Benton
Jarren Benton with acapella annihilation on this XXL Magazine rip clip! Benton was one of ten rappers featured in XXL’s Freshmen Class of 2014. Crediting the fans in the Mag’s writeup, Jarren is not letting them down on this one. Check out his XXL profile video after the jump.
Posted in Hip-Hop, Performance, Videos | Tags: 2014 XXL Magazine Freshmen Cover, Freestyle, Freshmen Freestyle, Jarren Benton, XXL, XXL Magazine, XXL's Freshmen Class of 2014 | 1 Comment »
Will Ferrell vs. Chad Smith: The Drum-Off (Video)
May 27, 2014
The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon hosts this ‘ultimate drum-off.’ Whoever whacks and smacks the drums best wins. But you know… actually, we all win with this clip! Mano y mano. Stick to stick. You pick: Who’s the best drummer?
Jimmy officiates Will and Chad’s battle for the title of greatest drummer on The Tonight Show that ends in a surprise performance of “Don’t Fear the Reaper” from the Red Hot Chili Peppers.
More after the jump.
Posted in Celebrity, Performance, Rock, Series, Television, Videos | Tags: Chad Smith, drum-off, drummers, drums, Jimmy Fallon, Red Hot Chili Peppers, The Tonight Show, The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, Tonight Show, Will Ferrell | No Comments »
Mark Ronson TED Talks About Sampling (Video)
May 23, 2014
How apropos for Hip-Hop Appreciation Week! Producer Mark Ronson shows and proves… lectures and moves the crowd at TED with his sampling/mixing demo and talk about the history of such. A very enlightening way to spend 15 minutes; learning from a musical scholar!
Posted in Education, Hip-Hop, History, Performance, Producers, Series, Technology, Videos | Tags: Mark Ronson, TED, Ted Talk | No Comments »
Comedy: Terry Crews And Jimmy Fallon ‘Nip Sync’ A Classic (Video)
May 22, 2014
Bring Terry Crews into pretty much any situation and turn him loose, and hilarity will ensue. But pair him up with the clown prince of The Tonight Show, Jimmy Fallon, and you have a unique brand of silliness on tap. No tap, but check out the duo ‘performing’ Stevie Wonder and Paul McCartney’s tender soul classic “Ebony and Ivory” in a … “manly” way. Crazy. Crazy!
CORRECTION: This is a ‘nip sync’ duet (perhaps the first ever)!
Posted in Celebrity, Comedy, Performance, Series, Television, Videos | Tags: Ebony, Ebony & Ivory, Ebony and Ivory, Ivory, Jimmy Fallon, Lip Sync, Nip Sync, PAUL MCCARTNEY, Stevie Wonder, Terry Crews | No Comments »
Comedy: ‘Saturday Night Live’ Coverage Of The Solange vs. Jay Z Fight (Video)
May 20, 2014
The ‘true Hollywood story’ behind the Solange vs. Jay Z elevator fight… brought to you by the ‘combatants’ themselves (and the ‘bodyguard’)… on Saturday Night Live. With a surprise guest appearance you must not miss!
Hilarious!!!
(Well, maybe that ‘video leaker’ security guard doesn’t think so. Hahaaaa.)
– @ojones1
Posted in Celebrity, Comedy, Performance, Series, Television, Videos | Tags: Beyonce, elevator fight, Jay-Z, Saturday Night Live, SNL, Solange | 1 Comment »
Monks Breakdance Honoring The Memory Of Beastie Boys’ MCA (Video)
May 8, 2014
In advance of the 3rd annual MCA Day (May 3, 2014), four men dressed in Tibetan garb pay physical tribute to the late, great emcee Adam “MCA” Yauch of the Beastie Boys (while “Ch-Check It Out” plays in the background). MCA was a devout Tibetan Buddhist, and creator of the Free Tibet concert series. So, this feels more than right.
DJ Premier Presents ‘Bars in the Booth’ |Session 3 | featuring Jakk Frost [Video]
May 7, 2014
“Dope rhymes don’t come easy. It’s a skill.†– DJ Premier
Philly! Beard Gang! ‘The General’ Jakk Frost in the booth with a cold shoulder for haters. Premo on the boards piping the beat into the m-i-c. There’s likely a sign on the studio door that reads: SERIOUS SPITTERS ONLY! That’s what this Session 3 is. That’s what all ‘Bars in the Booth’ sessions are.
Posted in Hip-Hop, Performance, Series, Videos | Tags: Bars In The Booth, Beard Gang, DJ Premier, Jakk Frost, Session 3 | No Comments »
Kendrick Lamar With Some ‘California Love’ At The iHeartRadio Music Awards (Video)
May 5, 2014
Sure. You book Kendrick, you get Kendrick doing his hits. But…how about some “California Love†a la Tupac. That would be dope, right? Well, that would be Kendrick Lamar at the iHeartRadio Music Awards. Paying homage to his beginnings and performing a hit from a childhood influence. Dope. Enjoy the clip above.
Posted in Hip-Hop, Performance, Videos | Tags: California Love, iHeartRadio, iHeartRadio Music Awards, Kendrick Lamar | No Comments »
Actor/Comedian Tracy Morgan: ‘Re-Animated,’ Reminiscing About Crazy Times With Family, And More (Video)
April 18, 2014
In a phone interview, actor/comedian Tracy Morgan tells UPROXX about the folks who influenced his style of comedy (from his dad and uncles to Bill Cosby and George Carlin). He goes on to talk about his current moves: missed out on getting to replace Letterman on ‘Late Night’ but Rio and Rio 2…hard work, nice checks! And ‘school lunch’ with President Obama? It’s kind of funny to think about; but something to think about though, right?
To punctuate the article, and make it more of a multimedia experience, UPROXX also shared a Tracy Morgan: ‘Re-Animated’ clip (courtesy of Comedy Central, embedded above).
Posted in Animation, Celebrity, Comedy, Performance, Television, Videos | Tags: Re-Animated, Tracy Morgan, UPROXX | No Comments »
DJ Premier Presents ‘Bars in the Booth’ |Session 2 | Featuring Dres (of Black Sheep) [Video]
April 16, 2014
“I love a hater. I hug ’em now and hurt ’em later!” – Dres
Yes! Primo has another ‘Bars in the Booth’ session out. This time Dres (D-R-E-S) got in the booth, got comfortable…destroyed it. This is Hip-Hop: A DJ and an emcee moving the crowd (this includes you) and melting mics. We got the video above. The proof and the truth.
“Thanks to Dres from Black Sheep for being the next up on ‘Bars in the Booth.’ He killed it. We got more ‘Bars in the Booth’ coming soon, so subscribe to the channel so you do not miss a thing. Press Play!!â€
– DJ Premier
Posted in Hip-Hop, Performance, Series, Videos | Tags: Bars In The Booth, Black Sheep, DJ Premier, Dres, Session 2 | No Comments »
Rare Footage Of Big Boi (Of OutKast) Back In The Day, 1993 [Video]
April 14, 2014
Awwww… would’ya look at that. Young…young Big Boi behind the scenes rehearsing and clowning, then performing for the video shoot at Tri-Cities High School (ATL, of course) in 1993. Nice l’il look back in time. Great find!
D.O. – “Capture The Moonlight” featuring Joell Ortiz x Saukrates (Produced By Classified) [Video]
April 11, 2014
Certified record-breaking Canadian emcee D.O. aka Defy the Odds leaks “Capture The Moonlight” (featuring Joell Ortiz and Saukrates) off his forthcoming LP “Down Home” (due out April 22, 2014). Stream the audio below.
D.O. – CAPTURE THE MOONLIGHT FEAT. JOELL ORTIZ X SAUKRATES (PROD. BY CLASSIFIED)
Posted in Hip-Hop, Music, Performance, Videos | Tags: Capture The Moonlight, D.O., Defy the Odds, Duane Gibson, Guinness World Record, Guinness World Record freestyle, Joell Ortiz, Saukrates | No Comments »
Nas x Q-Tip Rock with The Roots on ‘The Tonight Show’ (Video)
April 8, 2014
If you were to imagine a perfect “Illmatic” 20th anniversary celebratory event, part of it would have to go like this… Nas shows up on The Tonight Show (’cause you know Fallon respects real Hip-Hop)… Oh, Q-Tip is there, too? Cool, cool… Wanna do a set with The World’s Greatest Late Night Band (aka The Roots)… Ummm… Hell yeah, hell yeah. Okay, now imagine that happening. Because it did. Missed it? No, you didn’t. Press play for “One Love” above and enjoy thoroughly! More Nas and Q-Tip after the jump. Yeah, “The World Is Yours.”
DOWNLOAD: NAS F/ Q-TIP & THE ROOTS – ONE LOVE (LIVE ON ‘THE TONIGHT SHOW’)
PRE-ORDER THE ALBUM: NAS – THE ILLMATIC XX (LINK)
Posted in Album, Hip-Hop, Music, Performance, Series, Television | Tags: ILLMATIC XX, Jimmy Fallon, Nas, Q-Tip, The Roots, The Tonight Show | No Comments »
Pete Rock – “They Reminisce Over You†(T.R.O.Y.) featuring Rich Kidd x Raz Fresco [Live] (Video)
April 8, 2014
Pete Rock in part one of the ‘Rock the Mic’ series. Legendary producer / Soul Brother lets emcees bless – namely Rich Kidd and Raz Fresco – dropping a live version of the classic, “They Reminisce Over You” (T.R.O.Y.).
Posted in Hip-Hop, Performance, Videos | Tags: Pete Rock, Raz Fresco, Rich Kidd, Rock The Mic, T.R.O.Y., THEY REMINISCE OVER YOU | No Comments »
RIP Frankie Knuckles, Legendary DJ And Godfather Of House Music
April 2, 2014
Senator (now President) Barack Obama, pictured with First Lady Michelle (left) helped declare August 25, 2004, Frankie Knuckles (right) Day in Chicago.
The psalmist wrote, “Weeping may endure for a night, but joy comes in the mourning.” Often, mourners gain comfort from these words; because they remind them that the pain of losing a loved one will not last. But the memories, legacy and love… those should. But first the respect due, demands we take a somber moment, family.
For House heads, dancers, and fans worldwide, it is not ‘breaking’ news so much as heartbreaking news that the
The Huffington Post reported yesterday: “Frankie Knuckles… Godfather of House Music… dies at 59 in Chicago.”
Knuckles remained active until his sudden passing, playing a show just two days before his death.
For the legend, the set has now moved to another venue. Yet, we have much to celebrate and celebrate with here. Take your time, fam. Join the party when you’re ready… after the jump.
READ: FRANKIE KNUCKLES, GODFATHER OF HOUSE MUSIC DIES, AT 59 (HUFFINGTON POST)
Posted in Cover Story, Dance, Hip-Hop, House, Lifestyle, Performance, Producers, Rock, Soul, Videos | Tags: DJ Frankie Knuckles, Frankie Knuckles, Godfather Of House Music | No Comments »
GZA (of Wu Tang Clan) Speaks, Rhymes, And Drops Science At TEDxTeen (Video)
March 21, 2014
We’ve posted on GZA’s appreciation for the sciences before, but here at TedxTeen we see Genius in exploration and lyrical expression about science as a way to unlock the wonders of the universe. Watch. GZA loves the kids, and apparently he would love the kids to develop a love of science like he has at an earlier age. The kids spit. RZA flows. Knowledge and inspiration are shared. Great stuff!
Posted in Hip-Hop, Performance, Science, Videos | Tags: Gza, Science, Ted Talk, TedxTalk, TedxTeen | No Comments »
Slaughterhouse – ‘Sway in the Morning’ SXSW Freestyle (Video)
March 19, 2014
Slaughterhouse beast mode on Sway’s mics at the South By Southwest (SXSW) festival in Texas! Check out Joell Ortiz, Crooked I, Royce Da 5’9″ and Joe Budden spitting that roughness.
Posted in Hip-Hop, Performance, Radio, Videos | Tags: Crooked I, Joe Budden, Joell Ortiz, Royce Da 5'9, SlaughterHouse, Sway, Sway In The Morning, SXSW, SXSW Freestyle | No Comments »
Robert Glasper’s Tiny Desk Concert Live On NPR (Video)
March 6, 2014
Hey. Don’t sleep on National Public Radio’s Tiny Desk Concert series. In this one, the Robert Glasper gets the Marsha Ambrosius to join him in moving listeners’ souls with a live-on-air-band-backed-in-the-corner-packed performance of “Trust†– right from the start! Yeah. We got that… and Glasper giving you (much) more on the video embedded above.
Posted in Instrumental, Jazz, Performance, R&B, Radio, Series, Soul, Videos | Tags: Marsha Ambrosius, National Public Radio, NPR, Robert Glasper, Tiny Desk Concert | No Comments »
