"Here's a funky introduction of how nice I am. Tell your mother, tell your father, send a telegram." Today we are hearing that we have lost a founding member of the iconic Hip-Hop duo A Tribe Called Quest, Phife Dawg. The news first came from DJ Chuck Chillout reporting his passing on twitter this morning. … Continue reading The Playlist: The Loss of A Linden Blvd. Legend
The Playlist: Apple Turns Up The Volume
On Monday, Apple announced its latest venture in music: Apple Music. The name may not be the most creative, but you know how they are. However, Apple is making a full streaming service that the people have been asking for. Apple has always had these services but they've been separate and kind of a pain. … Continue reading The Playlist: Apple Turns Up The Volume
The Playlist: Humpday Bounce
So it's Wednesday, and with that being said we all need a pick me up. I know I do, and I have just that. The hilarious antics of JusReign and his YouTube Channel are here to give us just what we needed. But then I got to thinking, man that song was amazing. Luckily … Continue reading The Playlist: Humpday Bounce
The Playlist: #HipHopIsHipHop
The Philosopher of Hip Hop has done it again and this time he has brought friends from around the world. KRS-One has always been a classic rapper and timeless in his own right; one of the few founding forces of conscious rap left. With all of the debate with who owns hip hop and rap … Continue reading The Playlist: #HipHopIsHipHop
The Playlist: The Emcee Doesn’t Fall Too Far From The Beat
I was just put on to this sick track from out of all people who you would expect, Jaden Smith. Producer Ta-Ku and Smith got together and just made magic. Honestly I know his musical lineage but I never knew he could go this hard. He's done things before and he's had cameos on track, … Continue reading The Playlist: The Emcee Doesn’t Fall Too Far From The Beat
The Playlist: #MusicMonday A Hiatus That You’ll Enjoy (Spotlight)
So over the weekend I was exposed to something I don't want to stop playing. I was introduced to Hiatus Kaiyote, they are a group out of Melbourne that have the awards to backup their amazing music. The sound is something that can only be explained by the band as Multi-dimensional Polyrhythmic Gangster Shit. I've been … Continue reading The Playlist: #MusicMonday A Hiatus That You’ll Enjoy (Spotlight)
The Playlist: #MusicMonday The One You Can Take Home (Review)
You guys know we love new music here on The Block. It's been a minute since we went scouring for new artist to bring to your ears, but today we have one. Queen Jo is a Femcee (Female Emcee) from Philly. She has a House style that rocks the house like none other. This is … Continue reading The Playlist: #MusicMonday The One You Can Take Home (Review)
The Playlist: Lets Have A Knife Party (Review)
What is good guys, we have another album review for you and this time it's not hip-hop. Shocker I know, but I got my hands on the latest from Knife Party, their latest drop called Abandon Ship. This was a special kind of release, because it came out exclusively in iTunes a week before everyone … Continue reading The Playlist: Lets Have A Knife Party (Review)
Showing Love On The Block
Hey guys, what is good? First and foremost we're not dead, I just wanted this post to be a little special. We will resume regularly scheduled post after this one here. Why is this post so important, you may ask? It's only because its our 100th post for our blog! Honestly, if you were to … Continue reading Showing Love On The Block
The Playlist: #MusicMonday Y.R. Generation The Lost Rebel Files
What's good guys. For #MusicMonday our boys at Y.R. Generation are digging back into the trunk. With their new record deal and new label and the big move to NYC, they are looking back into those late nights in Memphis in the studio... So I give you guys The Lost Rebel Files..
#MusicMonday: (New Single) B.o.B Back On It
Mr. Bobby Ray is back at it again, he's been doing his thing and leaving his Pop life behind and is back to Hip-Hop and his Southern Rap roots. But this track here can show that he's still got a little Pop still left in him. I feel this is a universal hit that will … Continue reading #MusicMonday: (New Single) B.o.B Back On It
The Playlist: Gambino Drops STN_MTN X Kauai (Review)
Over this weekend Donald Glover, wait are we even able to call him that anymore? He's kinda like a superhero in that sense, *smirk* But okay, Childish Gambino dropped a new mixtape and the internet went off. If you know me and the crew, we like some Gambino around here. and when I got this … Continue reading The Playlist: Gambino Drops STN_MTN X Kauai (Review)
The Playlist: #MusicMonday (New Music Drop) Dead Rebel Society-Elevator
Hey guys, its been a crazy Monday. But I felt that you guys needed some music today to finish it off. So our boy Hugo Biggs and his boys of the Dead Rebel Society gives us some hotness!
The Playlist: #MusicMonday Spotlight: A Gentleman On The Track
This Playlist will be a spotlight on one of our good friends on the Block, DayDay The Gentleman. He s a great beat maker and can see him as an amazing producer. If you need a beat to game to or just sit back, relax and vibe out to, this is the man you need … Continue reading The Playlist: #MusicMonday Spotlight: A Gentleman On The Track
The Playlist: #MusicMonday (Doctor Who Edition)
For #MusicMonday this week we'll be giving you some of that Whovian flare. I know we all love and Nerdgasm over the original theme of Doctor Who, but here are some of our favorite remixes of the iconic theme song.... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M9xCpENFKVQ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O7IdbUsZFss http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f_9g2nXpYl0 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L-TE20mE6jU
The Playlist: Y.R. Generation Scenario
If you remember back to our Hip Hop Show our special Guest were a group from Memphis called Y.R. Generation. They have been putting in some major work and if you check out our fan page on Facebook we've been showing them major love. But I felt this one needed to go up to the … Continue reading The Playlist: Y.R. Generation Scenario
Block Party
It is that time again. It's Summer folks, and what best way to kick back than a Block Party on Bobbo's Block. I am really happy to kick it with you guys and we'll have some laughs and talk about what we love so much about this thing called Summer. So turn up your … Continue reading Block Party
Got The Block Wondering How She Does That?
If you would've told me that there would be a chick from Australia to come over and just flip the female Hip Hop on its ear, I wouldn't really believe what sorcery you speak. Or, I think I would because of my sheer respect and love of Macklemore. But besides the point, I have been … Continue reading Got The Block Wondering How She Does That?
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