I’m assuming this is part of Flex’s series of live shows paying homage to 90s Hip-Hop, which started a few years ago at BB Kings. For what it’s worth, I thought the overall format of those shows e.g. lots of artists doing their biggest hits within a very short time frame, was a definite success. Like listening to a classic G-Bo or Doo Wop mixtape. Peace to Flex for putting all of it together. link

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All proceeds go directly to Roc Raida’s family so come out and support! link

“GRANDMASTER ROC RAIDA HIP-HOP TRIBUTE-BENEFIT CONCERT”

Feat.
DITC
IMMORTAL TECHNIQUE
BRAND NUBIANS
GRAN PUBA
THE BEATNUTS
LARGE PROFESSOR

Hosted by: LORD SEAR
Music by : DJ BOOGIE BLIND (FROM THE X-ECUTIONERS)

“ALL PROCEEDS GO TO ROC RAIDA FAMILY”
**MORE ARTISTS TO BE ANNOUNCED**

SOBS
204 Varick Street
New York, NY 10014

The first event had the biggest DJs from the around world convene on one stage. This time, the MCs pay tribute to Grandmaster Roc Raida. You should too. While you’re at it, be sure to purchase this fly shirt. All ticket and merchandise proceeds go to his family. link

TUESDAY Nov 17, Doors 7pm- Show 9pm
Admission: $18 IN ADV/ $22 DAY OF SHOW

“GRANDMASTER ROC RAIDA HIP-HOP TRIBUTE-BENEFIT CONCERT”

Feat.
DITC
IMMORTAL TECHNIQUE
BRAND NUBIANS
GRAN PUBA
THE BEATNUTS
LARGE PROFESSOR

Hosted by: LORD SEAR
Music by : DJ BOOGIE BLIND (FROM THE X-ECUTIONERS)

“ALL PROCEEDS GO TO ROC RAIDA FAMILY”
**MORE ARTISTS TO BE ANNOUNCED**

SOBS
204 Varick Street
New York, NY 10014

Unreleased Brand Nubian 1989-1997, limited to 200 copies or 199 since I’m sure Ming-Tzu is on this already. spotted @ Spine (via)

The Now Rule Files EP – snippets

OLU-007 – VINYL 12″ EP TRACKLISTING:

- SIDE A:
01. “How Ya Livin’” *
02. “I Ain’t Goin’ Out Like That”
03. “The Devil”

- SIDE B:
01. “Mind Your Business (Original Mix)”
02. “Where Is Puba?”
03. “Probable Cause (Original Mix)”
04. “Love Vs. Hate” [Alternate Version] +

Produced by Brand Nubian
* Produced by Pete Rock
+ Produced by Lord Finesse

Dope video of Brand Nubian talking about their first album. Courtesy of Classic Rhymes. Good lookin’ Alex! link

When Brand Nubian’s debut One For All was released in 1990, post civil-rights, young African-Americans were in the midst of a re-awakening of Black pride and social consciousness, and Hip-hop, especially on the East coast, was the vehicle in articulating this new energy. Few MCs at the time encompassed the frustration, anger, righteousness and joy of being young and Black in the 1990’s in an America awash in racial tension like New Rochelle, New York’s Grand Puba, Sadat X and Lord Jamar on the visceral One For All.

Following in the footsteps of hip-hop protest music gods Public Enemy, Brand Nubian on their debut questioned the status quo, spoke out about the absurd hypocrisy of our social institutions, stuck their middle finger out to politicians, encouraged self-awareness, and like Eric B & Rakim embraced the teachings of the Nation of Islam.

They rhymed about these hot button topics over a dizzying patchwork of samples borrowed from rock, funk, reggae, folk, soul and jazz to create a sonic wonderland. One For All was produced by Brand Nubian themselves along with Skeff Anslem and Dante Ross, who signed the group to Elektra records. (At the time none of the samples were credited on the album, but today you can find the original samples compiled on Grits and Porgies.)

Who can forget the Roy Ayers “Everybody Loves The Sunshine” melodic sample on “Wake Up,” or the hypnotizing bass from Edie Brickell and the New Bohemians’ “What I Am” that birthed the classic “Slow Down”- hands down one of hip-hop’s most recognizable intros.

Along with DJ Alamo, the guys on more than a couple of occasions squandered their studio time studying and picking apart whatever vinyl they’d unearthed. Keeping track of samples wasn’t always easy.

Despite their strong ideologies, I never thought Brand Nubian’s lyrics were dogmatic or preachy on One For All. It helped that the guys expanded their subject matter beyond the state of the Black community. Having fun no matter how shitty the world around you was inextricably tied to seeking knowledge and understanding on One For All.

Brand Nubian had a talent for volleying between social consciousness and witty braggadocio rhymes seamlessly in one breath. It made them more accessible and down to earth than some of their contemporaries.

No real hip-hop head at the time was without this one on heavy rotation. One For All earned the then famed Source magazine five mic seal of approval. But only one year later the group had broken up with Puba going solo. Brand Nubian would reunite in 1998 and release a number of acclaimed group and solo efforts.
Nineteen years since releasing One For All, Brand Nubian sits down with ClassicRhymes.com to reminisce on the recording of the album.

Yeah, that ridiculous lineup is all for ONE show. Hosted by Funkmaster Flex, Red Alert and Ron G. Better yet, ticket prices are only $30! Even better, the show takes place on the night before Memorial Day so no worries about waking up early for the day job! link

HIP HOP LEGENDS CONCERT SERIES
Featuring:
REDMAN, METHOD MAN, EPMD, N.O.R.E, BLACK SHEEP, BRAND NUBIAN, LORDS OF THE UNDERGROUND

2009-05-24
12:00AM
Doors @ 11PM

$30.00 Advance

* Standing Room Only
* 21+ to Enter

B.B. King Blues Club & Grill
237 West 42 St.
New York, NY 10036

This is the hotness. buy tickets

Golden Age of Hip Hop, Part One
02/07/09
Door: 8:00 PM
Show: 9:00 PM
All Ages

The Fillmore New York at Irving Plaza
17 Irving Place
New York, NY 10003
(212) 777-6800

Apparently, the homophobic lyrics scared the label so A Tribe Called Quest and Brand Nubian (minus Grand Puba) re-recorded the song with the same beat and new subject matter. And that’s how the track Show Business was born.

Spotted at bang the box by way of it takes a nation of millions to hold this sac.

Download Georgie Porgie by A Tribe Called Quest feat. Brand Nubian

Story goes this version was rejected by their record label Jive Records due to the homophobic lyrics, so they made a new song out of the same beat. Apparently Grand Puba didn’t want to re-do the song with a new topic which is why he’s not on “Show Business”.

I can certainly heard Lord Jamar, and obviously Puba on that tip, but Tribe?

Don’t sleep. Link

May 15, 2008 8:00 PM

Bar Sputnik
262 Taaffe Place
Brooklyn, NY 11205

Sputnik Subway Series Volume 1 is proud to bring back live performances from legendary acts: Brand Nubian, DJ Premier, Large Professor, Craig G, DJ Evil Dee and upcoming talents G.I.C. and the Funk Face.

NOTE: No-one under 21 years old will be admitted.

Always been a huge fan of CityParks Foundation and these shows. Where else can you see legendary Hip-Hop acts like KRS-One, Big Daddy Kane, Slick Rick, Naughty By Nature, Jungle Brothers and Brand Nubian perform for free? Be sure to come out and support. Link

All concerts begin at 7:00 PM

Bronx
St. Mary’s Park, 146 St. & St. Ann’s Avenue
Tuesday, July 8th: Orquestra Broadway/DJ Louie JR
Tuesday, July 15th: Ray Castro Y Su Cojunto Classico/DJ Louie JR
Tuesday, July 22nd: Frankie Morales & His Mambo Of The Times Orchestra/DJ Louie JR

Crotona Park, 173 St. & Crotona Park East
Wednesday, July 9th: Johnny Pacheco Y Su Tumboa/DJ Louie JR
Wednesday, July 16th: Lovebug Starski & Friends
Wednesday, July 23rd: Tony Touch & Brenda K Starr

Brooklyn
Red Hook, Bay St. btwn. Henry St. & Clinton Street
Tuesday, August 5th: Jungle Brothers
Tuesday, August 12th: BT Express
Tuesday, August 19th: Michael Stuart

Von King Park, Tompkins Ave. btwn. Lafayette Ave. & Greene Avenue
Thursday, July 3rd: Felix Hernandez Rhythm Review
Thursday, July 10th: Whodini
Thursday, July 17th: 21:03 / Kurt Carr

Brower Park, Brooklyn Ave. & Prospect Park Place
Wednesday, July 9th: Brand Nubian
Wednesday, July 16th: Richie Spice
Wednesday, July 23rd: Bahamadia

Manhattan
East River Park, At the Band Shell along the East River btwn. Grand & Jackson Sts.
Thursday, July 17th: The Fiery Furnaces
Thursday, July 24th: KRS-ONE
Thursday, July 31st: Willie Colón

Highbridge Park, 174 St. & Amsterdam Avenue
Tuesday, August 12th: Toby Love
Tuesday, August 19th: Shino Aguakate
Tuesday, August 26th: Tulile

Jackie Robinson Park, 147 St. & Bradhurst Avenue
Wednesday, August 6th: The Chi-Lites
Wednesday, August 13th: Slick Rick
Wednesday, August 20th: Donald Lawrence / DeWayne Woods / The Murrills

Marcus Garvey Park, 124 St. & Mt. Morris Park
Thursday, August 7th: Eclectic Ride presented a live musical tribute to the originators Stevie Wonder & Prince
Thursday, August 14th: Big Daddy Kane
Thursday, August 21st: Rashaan Patterson and Lizz Fields

Queens
Queensbridge Park, 41 Ave., Bridge Plaza, Vernon Blvd. & East River
Tuesday, July 15th: Felix Hernandez Rhythm Review
Tuesday, July 22nd: Naughty by Nature
Tuesday, July 29th: The Delfonics

Springfield Park, 184 St. & 147 Avenue
Thursday, July 31st: Marvin Sapp
Thursday, August 7th: The Chi-Lites
Thursday, August 14th: Main Ingredient featuring Cuba Gooding, Sr.

Staten Island
Mahoney Playground, Beechwood Ave., Crescent Ave., Cleveland St. & Jersey St.
Wednesday, July 30th: The Delfonics
Wednesday, August 1st: Barbara Mason
Wednesday, August 6th: Chubb Rock

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