We're sorry to write that the talented lyricist Sean Price died in his sleep on the morning of the 8th August 2015. It is not known what the cause of death is at present. Sean Price who was only 43 years old has left behind a wife and three kids. A representative for Price stated "Sean's family and friends are asking for time to grieve and process the news". The […]
Slum Village finally released their album "YES!", which features collaborations with De La Soul, Jon Connor, Phife, J Dilla, Black Milk, BJ The Chicago Kid, Bilal and Illa J. Slum Village have been an established brand in Hip Hop for two decades, and they have continued to stay true to their classic, high quality sound and thought provoking lyrics. Several of the tracks are produced by producer extraordinaire J Dilla. Check […]
Wu-Tang Clan’s Inspectah Deck and Boston duo 7L & Esoteric combine as CZARFACE again, to bring you their very anticipated album entitled "Every Hero Needs a Villain". To our delight, like their first album, this one is covered with pop culture references and samples. Comic books, television shows, movies, professional wrestling and rap legends are heavily interweaved in their rhymes. Stellar artists such as Large Professor, JuJu of the Beatnuts, MF […]
The Roosevelt, Long Island, New York Rapper Lagato Shine graces us with his prowess flows over this sick beat where he convey's his time being signed to Loud Records One of his stand out records would be “Hold Dat” feat. Bill Danze of M.O.P. His stand out moments have been his videos being played on MTV: MTVU, JAMS and being number 2 on MTV.COM behind J Cole. His real nice peeps, […]
The Washington D.C. crew, The Cornel West Theory brings you a brand new video entitled “Emma Goldman – Runaway Train Mix” With the blessing of Dr. Cornel West, the Princeton University professor and renowned author, the band takes its name from his prolific writings and philosophies that have shaped contemporary thought throughout the world. Inspired by the nation’s capital’s rich musical history and the struggles of poor people worldwide, the band […]
The iconic Hip Hop producer Large Professor brings us some real Queens isshh with this Nas tribute cut entitled “In The Scrolls” featuring G-Wiz, off the new album Re:Living, which is out right now. Re:Living Features none other than Roc Marciano, Inspectah Deck, Cormega, G-Wiz, Fortune, and Lord Jamar. Some of the finest mc's from New York from the golden era of Hip Hop to the present day. Large Pro produced […]
Stro and Bishop Nehru talking some real sense in this video where their trying to kick some knowledge into dudes minds in this gripping track titled "K.I.N.G." aka "Keeping Ignorant Niggas Glorified". They convey an industry that orchestrates rappers like robots, advocating money, clothes and electronic devices. The two talented rappers zone in on their inner Malcom X and Huey P. We've been championing both of these rappers for a while […]
We're here with our 48th weekly news show. And in this weeks show Shante delivers you the following news: Afrika Bambaataa suggests Hip Hop needs to form a coalition to preserve the culture, Eminem provides the official sound track to the "Billy The Great Hope" movie, as well as videos from Da Rugged Remnant, Demrick and DJ Hoppa's featuring Jarren Benton and Madchild, Rapsody, and Murs's new album promo. Weekly Wind […]
https://soundcloud.com/thecombatjackshow/the-red-alert-episode The iconic Harlem native DJ Red Alert was on the Combat Jack Show dropping some gems about joining the the Zulu Nation, and how dangerous New York City was in the 1970s. He also speaks about his very large part in the "Bridge Wars", and working with Marley Marl on production duties, as well as the how the formation of the Native Tongues came about. DJ Red Alert […]
