Video: Pharoahe Monch, Buckshot & Sean Price Invite You to the Duck Down’s 15 Year Anniversary Show

It’s going down tomorrow night at B.B. King’s at 6:00 p.m. In addition to the entire Duck Down roster, there will be a gang of special guests hitting the stage to help celebrate 15 years of independence. Hit the jump for a list of guests and the show schedule. Talib Kweli Travis McCoy (Gym Class Heroes) Havoc of [...]
Nah Right |  Read More |  16 days ago.

15 Years of Duck Down Records CD Packaging

This 15 Years of Duck Down Records compilation CD hit (the Enta Da Stage vinyl is vintage) the mailbox today, due in stores July 13. Not mad at the packaging, though there is no way it’s fitting in the CD rack. Rocking for fifteen years in a fickle Hip-Hop world is no small feat. Then Duck [...]
Slang Rap Democracy |  Read More |  19 days ago.

Pharoahe Monch: Shine (feat Mela Machinko) [prod by Diamond D]

Photo by John Richard One of my (and I’m sure many others) most anticipated albums going into 2010 was Pharoahe Monch’s third solo album, W.A.R. (We Are Renegades).  After a long wait,... * Summary only. Visit the site for full article!
KevinNottingham.com |  Read More |  19 days ago.

Pharoahe Monch – “Shine”

Pharoahe Monch makes an appearance with the first track from his debut Duck Down release, W.A.R. (We Are Renegades) Produced by legendary Diamond D and featuring Mela Machinko, “Shine” will be available at iTunes on 7.27 while the album will follow in September. Pharoahe Monch “Shine” feat. Mela Machinko (Prod. by Diamond D) [...]
The Smoking Section |  Read More |  19 days ago.

Pharoahe Monch ft. Mela Machinko – Shine

Here’s the first single off Monch’s upcoming project, W.A.R. (We Are Renegades), which will drop this fall through his new label W.A.R. Media, in association with Duck Down Records. Produced by Diamond D. Pharoahe Monch ft. Mela Machinko - Shine
Nah Right |  Read More |  19 days ago.

Pharoahe Monch – “Shine” (Feat. Mela Machinko)

Behold the lead cut from Pharoahe Monch's new album, W.A.R (We Are Renegades). "Shine" is powered by Diamond D's xylophone-laced beat and Mela Machinko's soulful pipes. Related posts:Pharoahe Monch Contest Pharoahe Monch – “Broken Heart” Questions for Pharoahe Monch
The Rap Up |  Read More |  19 days ago.
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Mr Mecca – DRINKIN!

Jun 2nd

Posted by HipHopDX over at HipHopDX

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What’s It Like To Write A Song For The Devil?

Apr 13th

Posted by Gotty™ over at The Smoking Section

We’ve all seen a few episodes of “Making The Band,” including the one with the infamous “cheesecake walk.” That alone makes the idea of working for the devil repulsive if you have a vertebrae and walk upright. But that was simply for a chance to record on Bad Boy Records, not exactly a dream job [...]
The Smoking Section |  Read More |  3 months, 16 days ago.
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Video: Pharoahe Monch Interview w/ Combat Jack Pt. 3

Apr 9th

Posted by eskay over at Nah Right

Pharoahe talks to Combat Jack about ghostwriting for Diddy on Press Play and what it’s like working with that Puff budget, and how he challenged himself to make the collaboration work. Previously: Pharoahe Monch Interview w/ Combat Jack Pt. 1 & 2
Nah Right |  Read More |  3 months, 20 days ago.
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Video: Pharoahe Monch Interview w/ Combat Jack

Apr 7th

Posted by nation over at Nah Right

They discuss Jay Electronica, Drake and the evolution of the music biz. Part two after the jump. Props to iHipHop. Previously: Pharoahe Monch Interview w/ Dante Ross (Video)
Nah Right |  Read More |  3 months, 22 days ago.
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Video: Pharoahe Monch Interview w/ Dante Ross

Apr 5th

Posted by nation over at Nah Right

Dante Ross speaks to his friend of 15 years at the Duck Down showcase. I put this together out of love for Pharoahe Monch’s talent. I’ve known Monch for more than 15 years and since the first time I heard him spit I knew how incredible he was. It’s interesting how we met, it was due [...]
Nah Right |  Read More |  3 months, 24 days ago.
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