Buckshot - "No Comparison" + "Slippin'" [LIVE]

Buckshot rocks the stage with KRS, performing 2 classic 9th Wonder tracks live at our VIP tent at Rock The Bell

ARTIST OF THE WEEK: KRS-One & Buckshot

Please forgive me. This is a week late. I'm trying to play ketchup.

What can I say that hasn't already by said about KRS-One? Dude is a legend. He's the Teacher. And one hell of an interview. Buckshot is a legend in his own right. He's be a part of numerous classic records and along with Dru Ha started the infamous Duck Down Records. The two team up to dropa an album together called Survival Skills this upcoming Tuesday. It's gonna be pure hip-hop. You're probably gonna like it...but don't take my word for it, listen to KRS and Buck tell it...

Buckshot (ft. KRS-One) - "How Many MC's" [LIVE]

This is for all of you giving us heat for the Soulja Boy interview. Haha. Here's some real underground grimey, neckbreaking, backpack, silverback rap. Courtesy of the BDI Thug and the Blast Master.

This performance went down at our VIP tent at Rock The Bells. This is some exclusive-type shit right here. Something for the true heads. The real hip hop is over here! KRS and Buckshot's "Survival Skills" drops on Sept 15th. Buy it if you support that real!!!!!

KRS-One & Buckshot - "Robot" [LIVE]

The Blastmaster and the BDI Thug rock a live performance at our VIP tent at Rock The Bells Los Angeles. EXCLUSIVE!!!! The tent and performance were brought to you by 5Gum and HHO. We love the kids.

This joint appears on their upcoming collaboration album, Survival Skills.

Rock The Bells 2009 Press Conference.

We brought you the lineup freestyle. And now here are the highlights from the press conference where they announced the official lineup for Rock The Bells 2009. KRS-One, Damian Marley, Raekwon, and Tech N9ne in the building.

Rock The Bells 2009 Lineup Freestyle.

Supernatural does what Supernatural does best, and freestyles the entire lineup for the 2009 Rock The Bells Tour. Headlined by Nas & Damian Marley, the roster also includes The Roots, Common, KRS-One, Slum Village, Raekwon, RZA, and so much more. To peep the full roster, let Supernat tell ya in this video.

Throwback Thursdays.

"The Anthem" featuring The RZA, Tech N9ne, Eminem, Xzibit, Pharoahe Monch, Kool G. Rap, Jayo Felony, Chino XL, and KRS-One.

You know a posse cut is dope when every single person on the track is still relevant after 10 years (Well almost everybody. Sorry Jayo Felony). Every emcee was from a different background, and on a different style, but they all killed it just the same. The Wake Up Show knew what they were doing.

Now, to be a Throwback, it's gotta be at least 10 years old. That's my rule, so 1999 is the cut off year. This one barely made it, but don't fret...you get a little 2 for one today to make up for it. I originally wanted to post Sway and King Tech's "The Anthem" from 1999 (above), but in my YouTubing I stumbled upon this gem. It's the Wake Up Show Anthem from 1994 when they were on everyday Saturday night on 92.3 The Beat in Los Angeles. This was exlusive to L.A. If you're not from the City of Angeles, then you've probably never experienced this. But every hip hop head who has ever owned a radio and lived in Los Angeles is familiar with the dopeness that is this Anthem.

Personally, I forgot how sick it was, but the instant I heard L-Boogie go, "Uh-uh-oh...I'm coolin with my niggas on the Wake Up Show-uh-oh" I was instantly taken back to '94. This is some legendary hip hop shit right here. The song featured Lauryn Hill, Nas, Organized Konfusion (Pharoahe Monch and Prince Po), Ras Kass, Dred Scott, Shyheim, and Saafir. It's bananas. They're actually rhyming about the show, the radio station, it's call signals, the city, the hosts, and DJs. You know, some real relevant hip hop shit. And it's a full song, over 4 minutes. Throwback Thursdays is in full effect. Check the vibe, ya'll.

[VIDEO] Talib Kweli feat. KRS-One - "Perfect Beat"

I've spent my entire life searching for the perfect beat. Talib and KRS have found theirs.

Your Favorite Rapper's Favorite Rapper: Kardinal Offishall.

Kardinal Offishall, aka Celebrity Face talks about his favorite rapper of all time, The Blastmaster. And realistically, he should be one of everyone's favorite rappers.

Fresh, for 2008, you suckas.

Brooklyn Hip Hop Festival.

It's going down this weekend. KRS-One, Primo, Buckshot, etc etc. Hip Hop Official will bring you the highlights next week, so stay tuned.

Spread love, it's the Brooklyn way (c) Biggie

Backstage @ Paid Dues Festival NYC: Part 2

Part 2 of our backstage coverage of the Paid Dues festival in New York City. We On The Run.

If you missed Part 1, peep it here.

Your Favorite Rapper's Favorite Rapper: Slug

Sluggo from Atmosphere drops knowledge on 2 of his favorite emcee's of all time. Coincidentally, his 2 favs went toe-to-toe way back when...

[NEW] EPMD - "Run It" (Remix feat. KRS-One)

Whaaaaaat? Talk about nostalgic. There haven't been this many legends on one mic since the last episode of Yo! MTV Raps.

EPMD - "Run it" (Remix feat. KRS-One)

P.S. EPMD's cover for Unfinished Business is one of the all time underrated album covers. Both of them are rocking matching jumpsuits, golden chains, bucket hats and maybe the freshest shoes ever made, the Jordan III's. Erick Sermon is sitting on a tricked out Camaro with gold rims. You couldn't define 1989 better if you tried.

KRS-One Book Club

Peep this Hip Hop Official Exclusive. That Blast Master KRS breaks down his list of required reading to get your mind right. Because You Must Learn.


This dude actually makes books seem Hip Hop. Fresh, for 2008, you suckas.

[VIDEO] KRS-One & DJ Premier- "Criminal Minded '08"

Video from the Smirnoff Signature Series that teamed up legendary emcee's with super producers to remix said emcee's classic track in order to sell more vodka. The first track was this collabo between KRS and Primo. And now there's a video for it.

The other tracks include:

Common + Just Blaze = The Light '08
Q-Tip + Cool & Dre = Midnight '08

KRS-One - "Self Construction (Stop The Violence)"

KRS-One heads up the Stop the Violence Movement, which was formed in response to violence in the hip hop and black communities and in on a mission to advance an ongoing series of movements to diminish global violence through education, critical dialogue, grassroots organizing and direct action. You older heads definitely remember his classic posse cut "Self Destruction." Well, this is the 20th anniversary follow-up song.

The track features: KRS, Nelly, Styles P, Redman, The Game, Method Man, Busta Rhymes, Talib Kweli, and Raaka Iriscience from Dilated Peoples.