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Freitag, 15. Juni 2012

Something From Nothing: The Art Of Rap | VH1 Rock Docs | Official Trailer

Donnerstag, 14. Juni 2012

R.I.P. I.G.OFF-A Tale From The Hood

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Queens Underground Hip Hop Veteran I.G. Off Passes Away

One half of the late 1990s underground Hip Hop duo I.G. Off & Hazadous has reportedly died from unknown causes.

Queens, New York emcee I.G. Off of the duo I.G. Off & Hazadous has been confirmed dead this week. While details and cause of death have yet to be released to the public, veteran journalist and radio host Jay Smooth announced I.G.'s passing via Twitter. According to Complex.com, the rapper was reportedly paralyzed several years ago after being hit by a drunk driver.

jay smooth @jsmooth995

Just confirmed that the veteran emcee and longtime extended family at our radio show, I.G. Off, has passed away. RIP & love to all his fam.

Throughout his career I.G. Off appeared on albums such as Rawkus Records' Lyricist Lounge, Volume 1 and Superrappin', Volume 2. He also worked with Supernatural and DJ Spinna.

by Allen Jacobs

hiphopdx

Mittwoch, 13. Juni 2012

Alterbeats (feat. Sadat X, A.G. & Lion of Bordeaux) - "Alter Ego"

For the second leak off Alterbeats forthcoming producer compilation The French Revolution, the French production crew get the assist from The Wild Cowboy Sadat X and D.I.T.C.'s André the Giant (A.G.). Melodic horns over open drums, a soulful hook courtesy of France's Lion of Bordeaux (of Shaolin Temple Defenders) and crisp outro cuts from DJ Modesty (of The Real Hip Hop Show) provide the ideal backdrop for the veteran emcees to showcase their 'other' selves. The French Revolution hits shelves and digital retailers on June 26th, stay tuned!

Alterbeats/ALTERPROD - Online Bio/EPK: http://diamondmedia360.com/alterbeats ;
Press Release: - The French Revolution: http://tinyurl.com/PR-TheFrenchRevolution