Talib Kweli performs in NYC on VIMBY (video)

The big homey Kweli recently rocked a special show at the American Museum of Natural History in NYC, alongside Buckshot and Pete Rock. VIMBY is everywhere, so of course they were in the building to film the event. Peep it below. Dammit, I need to get to NYC soon.

And now, a few words from Nasir Jones

Esco speaks on the Jesse Jackson/Obama fiasco and the album leak. Dude’s wildin’ out. Shit’s pretty hilarious and great.

Nas - “Sly Fox” (video)

The latest clip from Untitled, directed by Rik Cordero. This is one of the best-written political hip hop songs I’ve ever heard. Nas is really in a zone lyrically on his new album. I’m looking forward to what O’Reilly’s bitch ass is gonna have to say about this.

N.E.R.D. feat. Santogold & Julian Casblancas - “My Drive Thru” (video)

Here’s a new video for the bonus track from the Japanese version of Seeing Sounds. This song is being used in a new Converse ad campaign as well. Download it below courtesy of Shake.

N.E.R.D. feat. Santogold & Julian Casblancas - “My Drive Thru“

Blu interview with Dub CNN

Fresh off his dope NPR interview, Blu sits down with DubCNN to talk about what he’s been up to and what he’s planning next. Peep here.

NEW MUSIC: Kenna feat. Justin Timberlake - “Rockaway Life”

New ish from the UK release of Kenna’s Make Sure They See My Face. Featuring JT on the background vocals. Kenna’s music is criminally underrated.

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El Prez & Like (of Pacific Division) freestyling (video)

The homeys El Prezzo and Like trade some bars on the rooftop of the Standard last weekend. Check em out.

Murs on Mic Sessions (video)

Murs is dope and reps LA so whatever he does is going up on the blog. He’s currently prepping his new LP Murs For President which fittingly will drop this fall in time for the election. Shoutout to the homey Ben at AlwaysHustle who is the authority on all things Murs related.

Janelle Monae covers URB + new (old) music

Ms. Monae graces her first national magazine cover as part of URB’s “Girls of Summer” feature, alongside Kid Sister and Santogold. Click here to peep the accompanying article.

Also, here’s some new old music of hers, courtesy of Small Eyez:

Janelle Monae - “You Are My Everything“

Janelle Monae - “It’s Not Fair“

NEW MUSIC: Shawn Jackson - “Feelin’ Jack II” & “Beautiful Day”

A couple of new joints from LA’s Shawn Jackson, whose LP First Of All is in stores now. Both tracks produced by Snowman of Jack Sample Pros.

Shawn Jackson - “Feelin’ Jack II“

Shawn Jackson - “Beautiful Day“

Shouts to the homey Andres for the audio.