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QUESTLOVE LISTS 40 REASONS WHY PRINCE WAS A HIP HOP PIONEER

Questlove has always been outspoken about the legacy of Prince and The Roots drummer went to Instagram to explain why the late, great Purple One was a hip hop pioneer. And you’ll be hard pressed to disagree with him.

  1. came from troubled home
  2. limited access to music forces him to create his own world of music
  3. Overcame Poverty
  4. creates fictional background tales to keep the press guessing
  5. lives by the DIY creed
  6. takes fashion taboos & makes them mainstream and acceptable
  7. cock blocks & steals yo lady on the low (ask Rick)
  8. puts his crew on—get them deals & makes them stars
  9. pretty much wrote the book on gettin some better than any of his contemporaries
  10. had beef w his peers who hated on him
  11. invented the remix (not disco edits, but reimagining the album version)
  12. played mystery card—let us think what we wanted—gave the press middle finger
  13. ghostwrote for everyone
  14. used mad aliases
  15. refused 2 b ordinary & eschewed the proper English language as a ways 2 communicate
  16. knew the B side wins again and again
  17. used the exotic honey to his advantage
  18. used his music to give his views on the po po, politicians, gun control, war, god, squares & “the man”
  19. turned a long music video into a revolution
  20. best drum machine programmer ever
  21. used synthesizers as a way of life
  22. could make an entire album in less than a week
  23. balled so hard in Paris & other parts of France—so he made a film about it.
  24. cut his crew off and got a new crew.
  25. went all hippie like it was nothing.
  26. made dis records
  27. never wifed em, mostly replaced em
  28. started his own label
  29. Parental Advisory was invented because of him
  30. made a Black Album w a chip on shoulder to prove to black people he was still bad.
  31. plays sports better than u
  32. had mad songs in the stash
  33. had an MTV mansion/compound long before anyone did
  34. changed looks constantly
  35. dropped music on the net in record time
  36. looked out for his peeps on the low doing benefits and raising money like a modern day Robin Hood
  37. tries taking on the man for his complete freedom
  38. couldn’t tell him NOTHING
  39. always escaped into thin air
  40. left us way too early
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DJ PREMIER – LIVE FROM HEADQCOURTERZ RADIO SHOW FOR MAY 29th, 2016 (GUEST: SY ARI DA KIDD)

HERE’S THE PLAYLIST FOR MAY 27, 2016
  
 
  1.  Fat Joe & Remy Ma (f. Jay-Z)–All The Way Up (Mick Boogie & Chi Duly Lemonade Edit)
  2.  Oxygen–Droppin’ Bombs
  3.  Jakk Frost–Give It All You Got
  4.  The Bad Seed–Belt Off
  5.  Dave East (f. The Game)–Bad Boy On Death Row
  6.  Larry Fisherman (f. Your Old Droog)–Go Fish Pt. 2
  7.  Masta Ace (f. Torae)–High School Shit
  8.  Lalah Hathaway (f. Snoop Dogg)–Ghetto Boy
  9.  D.I.T.C. (f. Fat Joe, A.G. & O.C.)–New Wave
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10.  King Doe V–Shamalama
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11.  Bumpy Knuckles (f. Sy Ari Da Kid)–Word
12.  Bumpy Knuckles (f. Sy Ari Da Kid)–EmOsHuNaL GrEeD
13.  Sy Ari Da Kid–Business Is Personal
14.  Sy Ari Da Kid (f. Lewis Sky)–High School Sweethearts
15.  Jooba Loc (f. Snoop Dogg)–52nd St.
16.  Statik Selektah (f. Westside Gunn, Conway, Your Old Droog & Termanology)–The Curve
17.  Ruste Juxx–Cosmic Dust
18.  Banish (f. Tristate & Supreme Cerebral)–Breakdancing With Wolves
19.  Akbar–Annihilation Move
20.  Havoc & Alchemist–Seize Power
21.  Sy Ari Da Kid (f. Bumpy Knuckles)–War
22.  Sy Ari Da Kid–Anti Friend Zone
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DJ PREMIER – LIVE FROM HEADQCOURTERZ RADIO SHOW FOR MAY 13th & MAY 20th, 2016

DJ PREMIER–LIVE FROM HEADQCOURTERZ RADIO SHOW FOR MAY 13th & MAY 20th, 2016

ON SIRIUS/XM SATELLITE RADIO–(HIP HOP NATION) CHANNEL 44—FRIDAY NIGHTS
FROM 10pm-MIDNIGHT (EASTERN TIME)
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HERE IS THE PLAYLIST FOR MAY 13, 2016
  1.  Ruste Juxx–Cosmic Dust
  2.  NYGz–G Electronica
  3.  Akbar–Annihilation Move
  4.  D.I.T.C. (f. Fat Joe, A.G., O.C.)–New Wave
  5.  D-Stroy & Q-Unique–Born In ’87
  6.  The Alkaholiks & J. Sound System–Rubber Bands
  7.  E.L.B. (Everybody Luv Black)–What Goes Around
  8.  Jakk Frost–Presidential Flow
  9.  Kokane (f. Short Khop)–Plastic Surgery
10.  Westside Gunn–Hall
11.  Joell Ortiz (f. Token)–Kill At Will
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12.  Marley Marl (f. Biz Markie & Heavy D)–We Write The Songs
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13.  D.I.T.C. (f. Diamond D., A.G., O.C.)–Connect 3
14.  D. Dave–Demons
15.  Scarface (f. Z-Ro)–Fuck You
16.  Durag Dynasty (f. Domo Genesis)–Class Picture
17.  Lucky Tatt (f. Lil Fame)–State Of Mind
18.  Banish (f. Tristate & Supreme Cerebral)–Breakdancing With Wolves
19.  J. Dilla–The Shining Pt. 1 (Diamonds)
20.  Royce Da 5’9″ (f. Loren W. Oden)–Dope!
21.  Rockboy G’z–Reloaded
22.  Homeboy Sandman–Eyes
23.  N.O.R.E. (f. Fat Joe, Jadakiss & Capone)–Still Getting Money
 
 
HERE IS THE PLAYLIST FOR MAY 20th, 2016
  1.  NYGz–G. Electronica
  2.  Meyhem Lauren–Aggressive  Metal
  3.  Lucky Tatt (f. Lil Fame)–State Of Mind
  4.  Statik Selektah (f. Westside Gunn, Conway, Your Old Droog, Termanology)–The Curve
  5.  DJ Kay Slay (f. Joell Ortiz & Dave East)–Rap Attack
  6.  D.I.T.C. (f. Diamond D., A.G. & O.C.)–Connect 3
  7.  Kool Keith (f. Bumpy Knuckles)–Cold Freezer
  8.  Akbar–Annihilation Move
  9.  Rust Juxx–Cosmic Dust
10.  Havoc & Alchemist–Maintain (Fuck How You Feel)
11.  De La Soul (f. Dave West)–Beautiful Night
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12.  Krown Rulers–Kick The Ball
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13.  Neek The Exotic (f. Mr. Cheeks)–Come Up
14.  Aesop Rock–Blood Sandwich
15.  D. Dave–Demons
16.  Jakk Frost–Seed Of Luv
17.  Dizzy Wright & Demrick–Roll My Weed
18.  Bumpy Knuckles (f. Sy Ari)–Be Yourself
19.  Kokane (f. Kurupt, Big Tray Dee, Tha Chill, Big Weasel Loc & Diirty OGz)–California Classic
20.  Lucky Tatt (f. Lil Fame)–From My Hood
21.  Larry Fisherman (f. Your Old Droog)–Go Fish Pt. 2
22.  G. Fisher–They Need Security
23.  Havoc & Alchemist (f. Method Man)–Buck 50’s & Bullet Wounds
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ANDERSON .PAAK TO EMBARK ON MALIBU TOUR

In support of his excellent Malibu album, Anderson .Paak is set to hit the road and perform with The Free Nationals. Check out the dates and head to Ticketmaster and get your tix for the show.

05/06 Durham, NC – Art of Cool Fest
05/13 Miami, FL – American Airlines Arena
05/14 Orlando, FL – Amway Center
05/29 Saint Paul, MN – Minnesota State Fairgrounds
06/03 Toronto, Ontario – TD Echo Beach
06/04 Philadelphia, PA – Festival Pier at Penn’s Landing
06/12 Detroit, MI – Saint Andrews Hall
06/17 Baltimore, MD – Baltimore Soundstage
06/18 Forest Hills, NY – Wild Life Festival
06/21 Dallas, TX – House of Blues Dallas
06/22 Houston, TX – House of Blues Houston
06/27 Scranton, PA – The Pavilion at Montage Mountain
07/09 Rotterdam, Netherlands – North Sea Jazz
07/-12 Grimstad, Norway – Skral Festival
07/16 Chicago, IL – Pitchfork Music Festival
07/21 Boston, MA – Paradise Rock Club
07/22 Toronto, Ontario – The Phoenix Concert Theatre
07/29 Las Vegas, NV – House of Blues Las Vegas
08/01 Ventura, CA – The Majestic Ventura Theater
08/02 Phoenix, AZ – Livewire
08/03 San Diego, CA – House of Blues

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ANDERSON .PAAK TO EMBARK ON MALIBU TOUR

In support of his excellent Malibu album, Anderson .Paak is set to hit the road and perform with The Free Nationals. Check out the dates and head to Ticketmaster and get your tix for the show.

05/06 Durham, NC – Art of Cool Fest
05/13 Miami, FL – American Airlines Arena
05/14 Orlando, FL – Amway Center
05/29 Saint Paul, MN – Minnesota State Fairgrounds
06/03 Toronto, Ontario – TD Echo Beach
06/04 Philadelphia, PA – Festival Pier at Penn’s Landing
06/12 Detroit, MI – Saint Andrews Hall
06/17 Baltimore, MD – Baltimore Soundstage
06/18 Forest Hills, NY – Wild Life Festival
06/21 Dallas, TX – House of Blues Dallas
06/22 Houston, TX – House of Blues Houston
06/27 Scranton, PA – The Pavilion at Montage Mountain
07/09 Rotterdam, Netherlands – North Sea Jazz
07/-12 Grimstad, Norway – Skral Festival
07/16 Chicago, IL – Pitchfork Music Festival
07/21 Boston, MA – Paradise Rock Club
07/22 Toronto, Ontario – The Phoenix Concert Theatre
07/29 Las Vegas, NV – House of Blues Las Vegas
08/01 Ventura, CA – The Majestic Ventura Theater
08/02 Phoenix, AZ – Livewire
08/03 San Diego, CA – House of Blues

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ROYCE DA 5’9″ ANNOUNCES DATES FOR NORTH AMERICAN TOUR

With Layers hitting the masses, Royce Da 5’9″ has announced that he’ll be going on the road for a tour. He’ll start in Canada this month and make his way through the states in June before wrapping up in Seattle.

Apr 28 Vancouver, BC – Alexanders
Apr 29 Victoria, BC – Sugar
April 30 Nanaimo, BC – Queens
May 1 Kelowna, BC – Sapphire
May 4 Nelson, BC – Spirit Bar
May 5 Calgary, AB – Dickens
May 6 Edmonton, AB – Union Hall
May 8 Winnipeg, MB – Nectar
May 12 Ottawa, ON – Ritual
May 13 Kingston, ON – Overtime
May 14 Montreal, QC – Le Belmont
May 15 Waterloo, ON – Starlight Social
May 16 London, ON – Grinning Gator
May 17 Toronto, ON – Mod Club
May 19 Halifax, NS – Toothy Moose
May 20 Fredericton, NB – Khrome
May 21 St. John’s, NFLD – Rock House
May 22 Sydney, NS – Allure
June 2 – Grand Rapids, MI – The Stache
June 3 Chicago, IL – Reggies
June 4 Minneapolis, MN – 7th St. Entry
June 6 Detroit, MI – St Andrews
June 8 Boston, MA – Middle East
June 9 Philly, PA – Underground Arts
June 11 Brooklyn, NY – Baby All Right
June 12 Washington, DC – U Street
June 14 Atlanta, GA – Masquerade
June 16 Austin, TX – Parish
June 17 Dallas, TX – The Loft
June 18 Houston, TX – WHL Studio
June 20 Denver, CO – Cervantes
June 22 Phoenix, AZ – Pub Rock
June 23 O.C., CA – Constellation Room
June 24 Los Angeles, CA – Los Globos
June 25 Oakland, CA – Venue
June 26 Sacramento, CA – Harlow’s
June 28 Portland, OR – Analog
June 29 Seattle, WA – Crocodile

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DJ PREMIER – LIVE FROM HEADQCOURTERZ PLAYLIST (3/11/16)

DJ PREMIER–LIVE FROM HEADQCOURTERZ RADIO SHOW FOR MARCH 11th, 2016

ON SIRIUS/XM SATELLITE RADIO–(HIP HOP NATION) CHANNEL 44—FRIDAY NIGHTS
FROM 10pm–MIDNIGHT (EASTERN TIME)
GUEST DJ: DJ ECLIPSE 
 
I WENT OUT TO DO PANIC L.A. AND OPENING UP FOR COMMON AT SXSW…
 

“Live From Headqcourterz” 3/11/16 Playlist–(DJ ECLIPSE)

  1. DirtyDiggs feat. Styliztik Jones & Killer Ben “Hydroplane” (prod. by DirtyDiggs)

  2. D_Dave “Demons (prod. by Skyzmusik)
  3. D.I.T.C feat. Fat Joe, Lord Finesse & Diamond D “Rock Shyt” (prod. by Super Ugly)
  4. Evidence “Old Habits” (prod. by Twiz The Beat Pro)
  5. Planet Asia & DJ Concept feat. Sean Price “The Festival” (prod. by DJ Concept, cuts by DJ Devastate)
  6. Dox Diggla “Pressure” (prod. by Vertical Jones)
  7. Timeless Truth feat. ILL BILL “Kevlar Bodybags” (prod. by RTNC)
  8. AG Da Coroner “The Stick Up “prod. by Alchemist
  9. Nine “Only Way” (prod. by Harry Fraud)
10. Koache feat. The Game & Nottz “Back In The Day” (prod. by Nottz)
11. Elzhi “Two 16’s” (prod. by Karriem Riggins)
12. D.I.T.C. feat. O.C. “Caviar Dreams” (prod. by Motif Alumni)
13. O.G.ology (Treach, Bumpy Knuckles & Trick Trick) “Tequila” (prod. by Nottz)
14. Explizit One feat. Rapper Big Pooh “Your Idol”
15. Statik KXNG (Statik Selektah & KXNG Crooked) “Lost A Fan” (prod. & cuts by Statik Selektah)
16. Supreme Sniper “You Already Know” (prod. by G-Whiz, cuts by DJ Modesty)
17. Joell Ortiz feat. Lil Fame & Kool G Rap “Reppin N.Y.” (prod. by 20th Letter, cuts by DJ JS-1)
18. Jakk Frost “Blind Man Flow”
19. King Shampz & Azzan “Beware Of The Wrong” (prod. by Azzan)
20. D-Stroy & Q-Unique “Born in ’87” (prod. by Q-Unique)
21. Nolan The Ninja feat. Noveliss “40 acres.” (prod. by Def Dee)
22. 5 ELA “5 ELA (Let’s Go)” (prod. by Black Bethoven & 5 ELA)
23. Cal Tjader “Walk On By” (Grizart Full Clip Refix)
24. Lyric Jones feat. Sean Rosati “Fly Aura” (prod. by #bOom*!)
25. I-Cue feat. Akbar “Nu Era” (prod. by I-Cue)
26. Constant Deviants “Gavone” (prod. by DJ Cutt)
27. Beneficence “Up In Ya Era” (prod. & cuts by Astro Vandalist)
28. Dj Brans feat. Blaq Poet “Craziest Mother F**ker” (prod. by Dj Brans, cuts by Dj Djaz)
29. Hindsyte feat. Esoteric & Skyzoo “Geniuses” (prod. by Frank Dukes)
30. Statik KXNG (Statik Selektah & KXNG Crooked) “Stop Playing” (prod. by Statik Selektah)
31. Your Old Droog “DYLAN!” (prod. by Oh No)
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JOELL ORTIZ TALKS SLAUGHTERHOUSE, NEW ALBUM & OLD VS. NEW SCHOOL

Joell Ortiz sat down with 2DopeBoyz for an interview to promote his new album “That’s Hip Hop” (which drops on March 15 and you can order here) and ended up discussing why he rhymes, if young rappers need to know their hip hop history and gives us an update on the new Slaughterhouse album.

 

Fourteen years [after you debuted with Kool G Rap], you’re still here with a new album that has a simple title. 

I chose the title because it’s a self-explanatory project. I always hear people thanking me for continuing to do “real hip hop.” Hip hop is one thing and you have this other avenue with what I feel is trap music meets hip hop. I personally don’t feel like the divide is between the music, the divide is trying to figure out how to rename this genre of what kids are doing now. Even in rock you have Heavy Metal and Soft Rock, but it’s still all rock music. The kids that are doing these records… it is hip hop but it’s not the same category. And we have to figure out a way to name this new genre. When I get into something, I go into it representing that golden age when you had to be hard, rap hard and rip something apart. You had to make someone’s face scrunch up. When you heard the beat you had to frown. That’s what I stand for.

Read the rest here.