From the first moment I hear this song, I knew it was gonna be a hit and I’ve been hoping they would put out a video… Now it’s official, there will be a video for”Drop The World” and the proof is below. continue reading...

According to an interview with DJ Premier, Guru who is one half of the rap group Gangstarr, is in hospital following a heart attack. continue reading...

Like your jazz meshed with rap? Check out their B-Movie Sci-Fi music video:

For those who don’t know, Voodoo Jazz disbanded some time ago.They were made up of 7 Montreal musicians who produced Latin rhythms, funk grooves, be bop riffs, rap, and hip hop flavors for a cocktail of the best of funk and jazz. continue reading...

When he started out, he was a DJ.  Today, he is labeled a turntablist, whatever that means.  Even Kid Koala himself isn’t sure, and likens the term to a religion – a fact that may not be far off.  Most importantly to him, his chosen media is a form of expression like any other.  In this video, http://www.WatchMojo.com chats with Kid Koala who tells us why DJing is for the shy, why he finds it so difficult to clear his head, and we find out more about his other artistic endeavors, including his graphic novels. continue reading...

Gorillaz continue their slow and deliberate viral reveal of their new album Plastic Beach with a new trailer set to an orchestral soundtrack that tours the “plastic beach” on the albums cover.  Its all very intriguing and it leaves me quite curious to see what’s in store for the band both musically and visually.  Be sure to check out Murdoc’s Pirate Radio for more sonic tidbits from the album… Here’s the trailer: continue reading...

Born in Pennsylvania and raised in New York, Matisyahu is a Hasidic Jewish reggae musician. He is known for his rare mesh of hip-hop and reggae and traditional Jewish ideas. He has become a cultural icon and his music has helped build him a loyal fan base around the world. It encompasses diverse styles and sounds – including dancehall, ska, pop-rock and folk – a fact which speaks to the diversity of his own musical tastes. In this video, http://www.WatchMojo.com speaks with Matisyahu about his name, his culture and religion, his journey and his most recent album, ‘Light.’ continue reading...

With a fresh announcement yesterday that they’ll be closing out Coachella 2010 and a leak of the new single “Stylo” today, Gorillaz are back on the pop music map and set to release Plastic Beach on March 8th. Check out the single and more info from NME.com:

Gorillaz will release their third album, ‘Plastic Beach’ on March 8, the cartoon creations of Damon Albarn and Jamie Hewlett have told NME.COM. continue reading...