Ice T "The Art Of Rap" Documentary Trailer

Hier heb je dan Ice T's eertse officiële trailer van zijn documentaire "The Art Of Rap" in deze film heeft Ice T interview's gehad met legendarische Mc's om te praten over Rap en Hip Hop 15 juni zal deze documentaire uit komen enjoy de trailer.

nieuwe video Lord Jazz feat Mr Funke "Say Yeah"

Hier heb je de eerste nieuwe video van Lord Jazz zijn solo album "The Plain Dealer".Say Yeah is zijn eerste singel van het album die hij samen doet met Mr Funk enjoy de video Support Real Hip Hop.

Question & Answer with Tom Aelbrecht Hip Hop photographer & collector

Ik heb het genoegen gehad om met Hip Hop fotograaf Tom Aelbrecht ( Belgie ) een Q&A mogen doen over zijn passie voor Hip Hop enjoy het interview.

1   How are you doing Tom?

All fine Paul, thanks for asking.

2   Where does your love for hip hop come from, what was your first hip hop single/album that you heard and what was your reaction?

Well it all started on the playground of my school back in the late 80’s when one of my best friends came to me with a cassette on which he recorded N.W.A. and Public Enemy. I put the cassette in my walkman and was directly hooked to it. It was something totally different from what I heard before.

Back in the days everything was still on cassettes, but I clearly remember buying the Beastie Boys’ “Licensed to Ill” as the first official hip hop album that I ever bought. 

Later on when I got a job working as a student it really started buying more and more, the cd area had arrived as well at that time. 

The collecting itself really started rolling when I met my later to be partner in crime Stijn Coppens who at the time had an enormous collection of hip hop cd’s at home. When entering his living room and listening to all his stuff I immediately knew I wanted all of them as well…And so I started collecting more and more.

3   So you’re the Hip Hop Collector and you got your own website www.hiphopcollector.com Can you tell us what it is that you collect?

Basically it’s very easy, everything that I come across and I don’t have I try to get in my collection. At the moment I have more than 7000 hip hop cd’s, records and cassettes and I’m pretty sure it will grow constantly. I know very well that’s impossible to have everything, but you won’t hear me complain. Also I have hundreds of hip hop magazines, DVDs, books & memorabilia… Some years ago I started thinking about making my own website to share it with the world…It took me some time to get everything online as I wanted to do everything myself and therefore I had to learn how all those web creating programs worked. But looking at al reactions I get I think I did a pretty good job. It can always be better, but the site is of course in constant evolution.

4   What is the goal of your website?

Main goal is to pay respect to all the hip hop pioneers. Without them hip hop would never have been what it became and sadly enough some people forget this. But you’ll see that quality hip hop from nowadays also gets a place on the site, because good hip hop is still out there. You just have to look for it…

5  What are your favorite albums and/or singles?

Good question…Of course I can sum up all the classics like Public Enemy, RUN DMC, Ice-T... But to be honest, for me it depends from day to day. By this I mean what mood I’m in, what the weather it is outside, etc… As music is a lot about emotions.

But too really pick one I really adore I have to go for Real Live – The Turnaround: A Long Awaited Drama album. All hip hop heads will probably know it. The album is simply amazing.

6  Do you have a favorite album from 2011?

Got that question as well a few weeks ago and I stay with my choice. Maybe not the most obvious choice but I really really loved “The Family Sign” album from Atmosphere released on Rhyme Sayers Entertainment. An album with a lot of emotions in it.

7  You’re also a photographer, where does that passion come from?

Again my partner in crime Stijn Coppens comes in the picture here. When going to concerts he was always the photographer and me the assistant. Call it carrying around all his stuff, haha…

Later on I got a camera for my birthday from my girlfriend and from than on I started making pictures myself as well…Together with Stijn we are now trying to capture each hip hop concert in our surroundings.

8  Do you only capture artists with your camera?

For now yes…The collecting, my website and these concerts take already a lot of my time. Need to spend some quality time with the family as well.

9    Who did you have in front of your lens, can you give some names?

It goes from Public Enemy to the Wu-Tang Clan, from Redman to Funkdoobiest…Naughthy By Nature, Rakim, you name ‘em…You can find the full list and all pictures on my website.

10  Who would you still like to capture with your camera?

I would really love to meet King T and Ice-T once, both some of my favorite rappers and getting them in front of my camera will be an awesome experience. Further also all members of the SPC, being the South Park Coalition. Maybe for the bigger public not so known, but they are pioneers from the South. Scarface and the other Geto Boys would be lovely as well. The list goes on and on actually…

11    Who are the upcoming artists you will meet?

It of course all depends on who is coming overseas to do some shows in Belgium or the Netherlands. And when they come it’s always still an adventure to get to them. I just did Dead Prez last week and for now the artists that are coming are The Coup, Public Enemy, The Beatnuts, RA The Rugged Man, The Roots, Slaughterhouse… 

12   Is it possible to buy the pictures you took?

For now it’s not yet possible, but I’m thinking of a master plan. To be continued I should say so…

13   Can people follow Tom Aelbrecht on Twitter and/or Facebook?

Tom Aelbrecht is indeed on Facebook, but due to the 5000 friends limit from Facebook I was obliged to create a fan page:

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Hip-Hop-Collector/156995880983332

I recently discovered Twitter as well; you can follow me via @HHC_hiphop

All info can be found as well on www.hiphopcollector.com

14   What did you think of this interview?

Great fun, it’s always nice to reflect about the past and my project.

Tom, thank you very much for your time and hope to meet you soon one day.

Thank you for having me; it was a great pleasure doing this. Pretty sure we’ll meet one day.

Nieuw Artifacts album op komst "European Tour Album"

Artifacts - "Easter" (prod. by Khrysis)

Hier is de cover van The Artifacts hun nieuwe singel "Easter" die afkomstig is van het aankomend album "European Tour Album".De singel is vanaf vandaag verkrijgbaar via itunes waneer het album moet uitkomen is nog niet bekend.Klik hier op de link boven de cover om hun nieuwe singel te beluisteren. Stay Tuned Support Real Hip Hop.

Video Bumpy Knuckles & Dj Premier Celebrate the Release of "The KoleXXXion"

Eindelijk was het dan zover na enkele maanden wachten op het gloed nieuwe album van Bumpy Knuckles ( Freddie Foxxx ) en Dj Premier "The KoleXXXion". Afgelopen maandag ( 26 maart ) kwam het album Officieel uit maar was ook te bestellen via gracieproductions.bigcartel.com als je dat via gracieproductions deed had je een paar dagen voor de release datum je cd of vinyl binnen met en zonder handtekeningen te verkrijgen en vertrouw me het is het waard 3 dagen voor het release had ik me cd met handtekeningen binnen.Voor de echte Hip Hop fan is dit een Must Have ook te verkrijgen via bol.com en amazon.com.

Question & Answer met Prince Po ( Organized Konfusion )

Dit Keer had ik het genoegen om samen met niemand minder dan Prince Po van Organized Konfusion een Question & Answer te doen. enjoy de vragen

1.   Q How are you doing Prince ?
A:   I'm blessed...living, loving and laughing..staying busy..appreciating this opportunity to connect wit the people...update em to my going ons..

2.   You are from Queens NY How was it to grew up there? 

A:   u mean how was it to grow up there...not grew..lol.... ( Paul ) my bad lol...It was truly a test of wit, strength and determination..but overall a blessing..it empowered me to aim 2 be a better being.

3.   On which music did you grew up?
A:   i grew up on all types of music... hip hop, rock, soul & funk, gospel ...many influences from all genres...great music is great music

4.   What was the first Hip Hop song / album that you heard and what was you reaction?
A:   Treacherous three wit kool mo dee...the song was "body rock" ...simply blown away from kool mo's delivery and voice...

5.   Who was your inspiration to start rapping ( writing rhymes ) ?
A:   influenced by kool mo dee...also some queens local m.c's name chilly d and divine from the crew grandmaster vic and the boss crew, rakim and bizmarkie.

6.   How did you meet Pharoche Monch and teamed up ?
A:   Me and monch both lived in southside queens..i lived in 40 projects and he lived right around the corner. we also went to public school, junior high and ironicly high school together (art & design high school)..we was familiarized in junior high thru playing basketball after school and in the hood. We both was highly influenced by GMV and the Boss Crew to get into hip hop. We formed alliances ...I rhymed and monch beat boxed.

7.   Who came up with the name Organized Konfusion ?
A:   We both did...we wanted a name that gave us freedom to be versatile...we wanted no niche. we wanted to express all of our emotions thru song. We pondered on that 4 a minute and came up wit the organized part but I think monch actually put the final touch on us forming the name..but I wanted konfusion spelled with a k.

8.   Which Organized Konfusion song and album are you most proud of ?
A:   Very humble and proud of all the albums...but my favorite is tied between the equinox and stress the extinction agenda...moreso the equinox bcuz of the structure and concept. It took tedious hours of proper leveling not only for the songs but for the skits..and the concepts song to songs was remarkable.

9.   The song Fudge Pudge ends with "Paul C to the organizm" what was his tribute to Organized Konfusion?
A:   It was a shout to our crew for being so supportive, loyal and strong...and it was a shout to our mentor and first producer paul c...one of the best to produce, record and mix..his life was tragically taken before we even got signed.

10. After three CLASSIC Organized Konfusion album you and Pharoahe split up why was that?
A:  We wanted to preserve the name and the quality of hip hop we was creating...and we was tired of fans and people saying the same thing..which was .."u guys is so ahead of ya time...u guys are truly dope as hell..u guys are rappers' rappers' and the biggest one which is...you guys need more promotion or something...it needs to be heard more"...we had no beef or misunderstanding...we like brothers..

11. My favorite Prince Po album is The Slickness what's yours and why?
A:   The slickness is definitely my son.. my best off spring far as my solo ventures...i purposely recorded that album wit no specific direction in mind..i wanted to be more free far as songs, concepts and word play.. but "prettyblack was my favorite because i put that record together by myself with some great contributions from my brothers large pro, rockwilder...who also came from the organized camp and madlib...i wanted to be a lil more soulful, saavy and street with prettyblack.

12. Can we expect new music from you in the future?
A:   i'm working on new material now...besides me producing on it....i'm getting tracks from various dope producers like canada's super talented moka only, oh no, bellamy beats from maryland, d.c., q tip and rockwilder... definitely feeling the messages and energy in the new lp thus far. Going to feature artist im working wit on there as well. Distrakt the m.c., Elekwent Folk, Orign..futprints workshop and my dude state penn. There will be known artist as well but we'll reveal that later...need some surprises for later.

13. Is there a chance in the future that we can expect a new Organized Konfusion album or reunion?
A:  Monch and i hang out occasionally..from clubs to the gym for workouts..we been talking about it...we been sharing visions and ideas...and what we think the future of hip hop is holding..Let's see what the near future holds.

14. Or a Organized Konfusion reunion Tour maybe?
A:   We had 2 great reunion shows. the 1st wit All points west festival that featured us along wit pharcyde, coldplay, jay z, tool and a few others. We both been overseas rocking shows extensively...but as solo artist. We NEVER did an Organized Konfusion tour overseas... so promoters u need to holla. It'll be history in the making.

15. What do you think about Hip Hop today?
A:   It is what it is... there's a lot of changes that took place..a lot of bad..a few good...it's a new generation and the responsibility level of upkeeping our artform and culture dropped. People don't think 4 themselves no more. Now folks like songs because everyone else likes them. I'm not mad at them tho because there's still good music being released and there's listeners who are young, vibrant and truly know what time it is about my music and good music of today. We can go on 4 days about this but we gon keep it pushing.

16. Did you like this Q&A?
A:   It definitely was a pleasure and honor. It gave me a chance to reconnect wit some and connect wit some new folks that enjoy and embrace good music. I also knew certain questions were coming. Some of the questions are seldomly asked...but at the end of the day it only proves that we made a valiant and creative contribution and if it wasn't felt, lived, played and embraced..i wouldn't be here being interviewed for such a much needed, connected and creative blog as this one.... truly appreciate the opportunity. Much luv, respect and admiration to paul, the crew(contributors), Holland..and all my fans, supporters and friends..from d.j's , mag writers, radio support, distibutors to record shops, skater shops, graf shops, b boys and b girls all over the world...i luv and appreciate you. Thank you 4 molding me into the artist/ entity i am today.

Questions By Paul
Answers By Prince Po

Propo'88 & Blabbermouf - BoogiewitdaRuffneck Teaser ( Da Shogunz )

Van het aankomend album dat binnenkort zal verschijn "From thé top of the stack" van ( Dj / Producer ) Propo'88 &  ( Mc ) Blabbermouf ( Da Shogunz ) is hier een kleine Teaser van het nummer "BoogiewitdaRuffneck" enjoy de video Support Real Hip Hop.