KRS-One and Buckshot performed last night at SOBs in support of their new album “Survival Skills.” If you’ve ever seen any of these dudes live, you know how they get down so no need to get into that any further. Even though both artists rocked the crowd lovely last night with new and old tracks, the real highlight for me (as always) were the freestyles and acapellas throughout. KRS and Buck did their thing but had stiff competition from the likes of Craig G, Shyheim and, most impressive of all, Pharoahe Monch. Not to be overshadowed, other dudes rocked as well including Heltah Skeltah, Immortal Technique and Tek (of Smif-N-Wessun).

After the jump, more fly pictures courtesy of Natty S. Photography. Peace to Ka5p, Natty, DJ Evil Dee, Mr. Walt, Poison Pen, Big Jeff, DJ Scratch, Kid Capri and Greg Nice among others. Audio and video coming up soon.

Buckshot and Tek

Pharoahe Monch

Funkmaster Flex

Dru Ha

Kid Capri

Immortal Technique

Shyheim

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Chino XL is with us for a typically thorough and massively energetic feature-length interview. We talk Ricanstruction, the laws of destiny’s path,how President Barack Obama loves his music, his forthcoming guest features, Immortal Technique and a plethora of other topics, including the fact that an extremely well-known female artist regularly downloads this show. Who could it be? This is essential listening.

Masta Ace sounds as accomplished as you’d expect, as he saunters onto the show to chat history, his learning curve, the new Ed OG album ‘Arts & Entertainment’ and more in a revealing interview with this pioneer and veteren of hip hop.

Lowkey takes time out of his non-stop schedule to address the highly anticipated single ‘Voices Of The Voiceless’, his first collaboration with Immortal Technique, dropping September 21st on iTunes. He explains who the voiceless are and why they are marginalized, as well as touching on themes such as politics, the BNP, his future solo work and more.

Poison Pen is having his Freeway-esque beard trimmed whilst talking to us on this show. You can always expect the unexpected with this guy but do prepare to be shocked, teased and amused as we talk money shots, porn stars and Peter North. Be on the look out for the fight that starts outside a retail outlet selling cooked chicken.

Poison Pen – The 2nd Amendment ft. Immortal Technique

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spotted by @raynashine

Haven’t heard about this new album coming out Oct 14th, which sounds like it was recorded in a frantic 24-hour recording session. Might hit this up. Performers include Yak Ballz, Pace Won, Homeboy Sandman, Poison Pen and more. buy tickets, album info

Indie hip-hop icon C-Rayz Walz teams up with fresh-faced, yeshiva-trained wordsmith Kosha Dillz for twelve tracks that mix freestyle and written rhymes, classic and new-school beats, and the frantic, fast-paced energy of a single, manic 24-hour recording session to produce, yes, “Freestyle Vs. Written,” the first collaboration of its type. CMJ writes, “.. it’s both a statement of cultural solidarity and creative open-mindedness.”

It’s an album that breaks borders and pushes boundaries. Songs like “I Love Jews” and “Ariel Sharon” are packed with classic hip rock samples and party moving sounds. Boasting collaborations with Murs, Matisyahu and MF Doom between them, and gracing the covers of magazines such as Entertainment Weekly and Source Magazine and spots on MTV, the two artists are ready to take the world by storm.

This soon-to-be-classic record was produced entirely by, 19-year-old Kentron Da Mastadon, who challenges the hip hop mold, armed with an MP of psychedelic rock riffs and jazz chops weaving the perfect backdrop for this Jerusalem Zionist-meets-Black Bronx ghetto aesthetic.

* 10% of all proceeds will be donated to Netivot Israel Louna Terror Victim Fund and to the Foundation for Ethnic Understanding, an organization dedicated to strengthening relations between ethnic communities, headed by Russell Simmons and Rabbi Marc Schneier.

previously:
Hip Hop Meets Spoken Wordz 3: Food & Clothing Drive in Bronx, NY (1/25, 6pm-10pm)