Posts Tagged ‘Phife Dawg’
Consequence – “No Place Like Home” feat. Phife Dawg (Video)
February 18, 2020
RIP to the homie Phife Dawg. Still grateful to have had the opportunity to build with the brother when he was with us on this side. He left us some jewels and blessings though. Like this…
The two ATCQ alumni pay homage to “The Blvd of Linden” on an effort that features posthumous vocals by the late great Malik “Phife Dawg” Taylor. Produced by Consequence + Mike Cash, “No Place Like Home” delivers the vintage “Tribe” sound while maintaining the integrity that is synonymous with New York City Hip Hop.
“No Place Like Home” is Available on Tidal, Spotify + Apple Music
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A Tribe Called Quest x Sesame Street x Muppets – “Scenario” (Video)
April 21, 2016
Man #SpeakLifeToPhife whenever you get a chance. And this Muppetized “Scenario” visual gives us one more chance to do so. Click play and let it happen. Get damn AMPED when you see/hear the Dawg set that joint off. First up to bat forever!
(Keep it hood. Sesame Street stand up!)
Posted in Hip-Hop, Videos | Tags: A Tribe Called Quest, ATCQ, Muppets, Phife, Phife Dawg, Scenario, Sesame Street, The Phife Tribute, Tribute | No Comments »
Phife – “Nutshell” (Video)
April 8, 2016
The family of Malik “Phife” Taylor have decided to see his wishes through; releasing music that he had been recording for his new album, “Give Thanks.”
Phife loved his fans, and was so excited for them to hear his new music. I feel like he would have wanted it this way.
– Deisha Taylor (Phife’s wife)
Deisha, along with Phife’s longtime friend and manager, Dion Liverpool, are leading with this J Dilla produced single, “Nutshell.â€
The family will be donating 50% of the proceeds from the sale of the song to two organizations that were close to Phife’s heart, the American Diabetes Association and the National Kidney Foundation.
Posted in Activism, Health and Wellness, Hip-Hop, Music, Videos | Tags: A Tribe Called Quest, Malik Taylor, Nutshell, Phife, Phife Dawg | No Comments »
A Tribe Called Quest – “Electric Relaxation” feat. Wiz Khalifa (A Tribute To Phife Dawg) [Remix]
March 28, 2016
Ah yes. See The one them call Wiz over there doing it already! Very nice revisitation of some classic work put in by Phife Dawg. FREE download available now: An “Electric Relaxation” redux for you, you and you #SpeakLifeToPhife
A TRIBE CALLED QUEST – ELECTRIC RELAXATION FEAT. WIZ KHALIFA (A TRIBUTE TO PHIFE DAWG) [REMIX]
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R.I.P. Phife
March 25, 2016
We still cannot believe it. With great sadness but fondly cherished memories and thankfulness in our hearts, we at JayForce.com salute the recently departed Phife (aka Malik Boyce Taylor). Hip-Hop Nation stand up, salute and reminisce. You could just surf this site, imagine all the Phife-related posts removed, and get an idea of how deep the loss of the Phifer cuts. But you know what, the Tribe’s Five-Footer is not ‘lost’ to us; nor will he ever be. Remember how he spoke to and spoke life to J Dilla and Baatin in the Hereafter in his “Dear Dilla” tribute track a while back? Family, you can do the same thing even now; to and for whomever you have lost. Through the tears that will eventually give way to joy from knowing him… in whatever way you see fit from now on, you can speak life to the Brother #SpeakLifeToPhife
Your 45-year struggle here is done: Rest In Peace, Phife.
(Think ESPN is the only network that can weave Hip-Hop into the broadcast ever so nicely? NO! Watch the dopest news-school tribute to our fallen, but forever fresh friend Phife Dawg. After the jump, there’s all that and then some!)
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The Phife Sports Network (PSN): Phife Dawg Narrates & Provides Game Analysis of Toronto Raptors vs. Los Angeles Clippers in Mini-Documentary (Video)
March 18, 2015
In case some of you may not be aware, Phife Dawg of the legendary rap group A Tribe Called Quest has been very active & vocal in sports for quite a number of years. In recent years he has appeared on ESPN, ESPN2, & various sportstalk radio programs around the country giving his opinion on everything from the NBA, NFL, NCAA College Basketball & more. There were rumors that Phife had some bigger plans in the works to further expand his sportscaster resume, but nothing stopping him from at least making inroads independently online with his own “PSN” or ‘Phife Sports Network.’ Check out one of the first video clips of Phife Dawg providing pre-game NBA analysis in great game that took place between the Toronto Raptors & the Los Angeles Clippers about a month ago on February 6th of this year. Phife Dawg & his manager DJ Rasta Root also performed at halftime while they were in Toronto that evening as well. In case you missed the footage from that, we have it below….
PREVIOUS: PHIFE DAWG PERFORMS AT HALFTIME FOR THE TORONTO RAPTORS 20TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION (VIDEO)
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Phife Dawg, of ‘A Tribe Called Quest’, Rocks with DJ Rasta Root For The Toronto Raptors 20th Anniversary Celebration (Video)
February 8, 2015
Phife Dawg, of the legendary ‘A Tribe Called Quest’ performed a solo set during halftime last Friday night as a part of the Toronto Raptors’ 20th Anniversary celebrations inside Air Canada Centre. Backed by DJ Rasta Root on the 1s & 2s & as hype man, the five-foot assassin launched into a medley of classic ATCQ hits such as ‘Buggin Out’, ‘Oh My God’, ‘Can I Kick It?’, ‘Check The Rhime’, & ‘Award Tour’.
Posted in Hip-Hop, Sports, Videos | Tags: A Tribe Called Quest, ATCQ, DJ RASTA ROOT, Phife Dawg, T.Dot, TDot, Toronto Raptors | No Comments »
The Beatz & Lyrics Show with Jayforce: #Dear Dilla Edition [Rebroadcast/Podcast]
February 11, 2014
#DEAR DILLA WE THANK YOU FOR YOUR CONTRIBUTIONS TO HIP HOP!
THE BEATZ & LYRICS SHOW WITH JAYFORCE!!
This is a rebroadcast episode of Atlanta’s premier hip hop radio show that aired live on Saturday night 2/8/14 from 10pm-1:00am EST on the 100,000 watt radio station WRFG 89.3 FM just 1 day after the birthday of celebrated Detroit producer & emcee James Yancey a.k.a. J. Dilla.
It was fitting that our special guest on the show this week was none other than Phife Dawg, formerly of legendary hip hop group ‘A Tribe Called Quest.’ Phife & producer DJ Rasta Root spoke on the making of the new single & video for #Dear Dilla that celebrates the life of the fallen hip hop icon. We also discuss Phife’s upcoming album “MuttyMorphosis” which is due later this year.
We are also joined by the artist Allah’s Apprentice & his partner in rhyme & in production Sabir. They spoke about their new music & obstacles coming up as hip hop artists out of Macon, Georgia.
In addition to plenty of brand new & exclusive music and quality bangers, this turned out to be another stellar edition of the ‘Beatz & Lyrics Show with Jayforce!
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Phife Dawg – “Dear Dilla” (Video)
February 11, 2014
If you missed the Atlanta & Detroit debuts of this special song dedicated to the late great James Yancey aka J Dilla then as of now your wait to is over. Without further ado, here’s the brand new video from Phife Dawg called ‘Dear Dilla’ produced by DJ Rasta Root & directed by Konee Rok.
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Events: The #DearDilla Private Video Screening In Atlanta with Phife Dawg (The @KoolKila Report)
February 7, 2014
Thursday night, February 6, 2014, the Atlanta music community came together for a special video premier party, celebrating the new solo release from Phife (A Tribe Called Quest). “Dear Dilla†pays tribute to the legendary hip hop producer James Yancey, aka J Dilla. The single drops in time for the yearly “Dilla Day†celebration of the famed producer’s birthday in February. J Dilla produced classic songs for A Tribe Called Quest, Busta Rhymes, De La Soul, Common, The Roots, and is very notably admired for his solo albums and work with Slum Village. He died from a rare blood disease in 2006.
The new single, “Dear Dilla,†produced by DJ Rasta Root (longtime friend and DJ of Phife and A Tribe Called Quest), is Phife’s first new music in over 13 years. He participated in a Q&A with DJ Rasta Root, video director Konee Rok and independent Atlanta artist 4-Ize (co-star in the video). Also on hand for special performances was rap artist and MC Boog Brown (who performed J Dilla’s material), and DJ Fudge of 5 Star Generals.
Held at Landmark’s Midtown Art Cinema theatre, the video release party played host to many of Atlanta’s music trendsetters, DJs, journalists, music connoisseurs and fans. The video premier was hosted by Jayforce of the Beatz & Lyrics show (WRFG FM). Sponsors of the event included Whole Foods, Jayforce.com, Okayplayer.com, Mono, and Zico Coconut Water . Event production by Riddim Kidz, Smokin Needles, SOciaLight and The Agency.
The single “Dear Dilla†is now available to purchase on iTunes.
(additional photos below courtesy of JAYFORCE.COM, @KoolKila, &Â ATLHipHop)
VIEW: FULL LIST OF PHOTOGRAPHS FROM THE EVENT VIA KAT GODUCO
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Phife Dawg – “Dear Dilla” (Produced By DJ Rasta Root)
January 21, 2014
When Phife Dawg & DJ Rasta Root let me hear this song ‘Dear Dilla’ honoring the late great Detroit emcee & producer J Dilla a short time back I immediately knew it was something special. The DJ Rasta Root produced track provides the perfect soundscape for such an emotional, heartfelt, & sonically superb song.
#dearDilla is an open letter to Phife’s long time friend and producer, the legendary J Dilla (James Dewitt Yancey), who passed away on 2006 from complications of a rare blood disorder.
Just wait until y’all see the video directed by Chicago filmmaker Konee Rok that’s about to drop soon. Trust me it’s a very dope clip featuring cameos from Dwele, Uncle Herm, T3, & more. If you live in Atlanta the #dearDilla video will premier February 6th at the Midtown Art Cinema from 7:30pm-9:30pm with a Q&A hosted my yours truly & it will also premier at Dilla Day in Detroit on February 7th at the Fillmore. This is also the first official single to Phife Dawg’s upcoming album ‘MUTTYmorPHosis’ due later this year.
DOWNLOAD: PHIFE DAWG – DEAR DILLA
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Phife Dawg, 4-IZE, & Senor Kaos ‘Rush The Court’ In The Studio (Video)
October 24, 2013
Is Phife in ATL talking noise about the Falcons?? Hahaaa! This 4-IZE jawn“Rush the Court” featuring him and the homie Senor Kaos better be solid.
Check out 4-IZE (from 6 Rings) and Phife Dawg (from A Tribe Called Quest) talking about 4-IZE‘s new project “Chi-TLien” produced entirely by the Dynamite Bruhz. “Rush the Court” features Phife Dawg & Senor Kaos. The sports theme of the track got 4-IZE and Phife talking about our hometown Atlanta Falcons just after Monday’s big game. Be sure to check for more videos chronicling the recording of “Chi-TLien.”
– Salem Psalms
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Dwele feat. Phife Dawg – “What Profit Remix” (Video)
August 21, 2012
This is dope to see the homies Phife Dawg & Dwele get busy for the remix to “What Profit” off of the Detroit soul singer’s upcoming album “Greater Than One” due August 28th. Can’t wait to run this joint on the radio show. You can download the remix single & pre-order Dwele’s upcoming album from the links below…
DOWNLOAD: DWELE FEAT. PHIFE DAWG – WHAT PROFIT REMIX
PRE-ORDER: DWELE – GREATER THAN ONE (ALBUM)
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Oh No – “Dues N Don’ts” (featuring Phife Dawg x Jose James)
June 25, 2012
Producer/emcee Oh No is serving yet another shot of dope music for your enjoyment. “Dues N Don’ts” is a cut from the “Ohnomite” album (out now). It features Oh No himself handling biz (the “Dues”), the legendary Phife Dawg (of A Tribe Called Quest) spitting a dope verse (the “Don’ts”), and singer Jose James vocalizing to fill in the grooves of the groove. Funky. Soulful. Liking it. Oh… and the “Ohnomite” album also features guest appearances from the likes of MF DOOM, Evidence, Alchemist, Erick Sermon, Rapper Big Pooh, MED, Guilty Simpson, Roc Marciano, Sticky Fingaz, Chino XL, Roc C, Prozack Turner, Termanology, and Frank Nitt on other cuts. More motivation!
DOWNLOAD: OH NO – DUES N DONT’S (FEATURING PHIFE DAWG X JOSE JAMES)
Phife Dawg Speaks On His New Album & Life On Tour In Canada (Video)
May 3, 2012
The homie Phife Dawg alongside the homies, DJ Rasta Root, & SnackBox stopped through Canada for a show north of the border. Phife Diggy spoke on his upcoming album “Cheryl’s Big Son”, touring, producing, & the ‘Beatz, Rhymes, & Life’, documentary. More under the hood….
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Phife Dawg, Maseo Of De La Soul, & Skilled B-Boys Represent For Puma At ‘The Mid’ In Chicago (Video)
March 14, 2012
On March 2nd in Chicago, Puma held a special B-Boy competition & in-store with Phife Dawg of A Tribe Called Quest, Maseo Of De La Soul, & live instrumentalist, DJ, & producer AraabMuzik. Phife Dawg took the time to sign autographs for fans before launching into a 7-8 song performance at The Mid & was later joined by Maseo of De La Soul who hopped on stage to rock with Phife for a few joints. DJ Rasta Root served as the DJ for the evening alongside Maseo before producer AraabMuzik performed a set doing live beat creations & remixes on his beat machine. The video directed by Konee Rock is expertly edited but condensed down & many parts of what took place that night were left on the digital cutting room floor. Overall the turnout was great & it was definitely a good day in Chi-town.
Posted in Hip-Hop, Videos | Tags: A Tribe Called Quest, B-Boys, Chicago, De La Soul, DJ RASTA ROOT, Konee Rock, Maseo, Phife Dawg, PUMA | 2 Comments »
Phife Dawg Speaks Backstage at BB Kings In New York City (Video)
February 29, 2012
Legendary emcee and member of the Legendary group A Tribe Called Quest, Phife Dawg had a show at BB Kings in NYC last Thursday night & the CAC-TV crew were there to document everything that went down. They interview Phife backstage to find out what’s new for 2012 including his upcoming solo project, his production company, and some new acts that he’s pushing….
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Classic Clips: The Roots and A Tribe Called Quest Freestyle
February 8, 2012
Illadeph meets QB in this freestyle featuring Rahzel on the beat, with Black Thought, Consequence and Phife Dawg on the mics. As usual, Rahzel kills the beatbox while Ali Shaheed Muhammed and Questlove chill and groove to the beat. Would’ve been nice to hear what Q-Tip had to say, though. Guess time was up on Lorna’s Corner.
Posted in Hip-Hop, History, Music | Tags: A Tribe Called Quest, Ali Shaheed Muhammad, Black Thought, Classic Clips, Consequence, Phife Dawg, Q-Tip, Questlove, Rahzel, The Roots | No Comments »
Phife Dawg Goes ‘Behind The Shield’ with The Oakland Raiders (Video)
December 7, 2011
The homie Phife Dawg of the legendary A Tribe Called Quest is a straight up Philadelphia Eagles & New York Jets fan. Sometimes I’d clown the Phifer that he needs to just go on ahead & join the Raider Nation although I’m not mad at him supporting my hometown Eagles. Even though personally I’m a true Raiders fan. As a part of his duties with his new podcast for the NFL Network, Phife who splits time between Oakland & Atlanta, stopped by the Raiders practice facility & spoke with Raiders in house reporter & cheerleading coordinator Jeannette Thompson about his feelings on the Raider organization. Phife spoke on what he likes about the Raiders, the global Raiders fans he’s met, & more. Watch the video at the link below or click on the photo but make sure you watch it to the very end of the interview because Jeannette stumps Phife for a few moments when she asks him if they “Can Kick It?”….Hahaaaaa!!!
WATCH: PHIFE DAWG VISITS THE OAKLAND RAIDERS TRAINING FACILITY
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Phife Dawg Freestyles ‘Off The Top Of The Head’ On London’s KISS FM (Video)
November 30, 2011
While out on tour in the UK, the homies Phife Dawg, DJ Rasta Root, & Snackbox stopped by London’s KISS FM & Phife spit an off the top of the head freestyle. There’s a difference between a “Freestyle” & going “Off The Top” of the head. Unlike most emcees, Phife did both in this video…No written raps in blackberries or iphones necessary.
