VIDEO: Robert Glasper EPK

VIDEO: Robert Glasper EPK

Well, if you could assemble a dream cast of hip hoppers for a music project, who would you invite? That's right, who'd be at the top of your wish list?

Robert Glasper must have closed his eyes and clicked his heels because he asked and they came and this project - "Black Radio" - should be powerful. It's this kind of musicianship that attracts even the non-hip hop believers.

Glasper knows what he's doing: and I mean - he knows jazz AND he knew what he was doing when he invited this incredibly talented posse to be on this project. But they also know that he knows his stuff. And by he, I mean the entire group that is The Robert Glasper Experience.

So just WHO am I referring to in terms of collabos on this project:

• Lupe Fiasco
• Erykah Badu
• Mos Def
• Bilal
• Lalah Hathaway
• Chrisette Michele
• Musiq Soulchild
• ...and more

And this is a Blue Note project; they do know a little something about hip hop and jazz, right?

• Oh, and check out this post on The Robert Glasper Experience on NPR

At the end of the day, we win hip hoppers. Big time. Some of your fav lyricists and singers and good music for all. kfox.

Robert Glasper EPK

No Time for the Music

Just a bit on the busy side. Traveling and seeing the sites.

Unfortunately, my music consumption has slowed down a bit. I've been listening to some podcasts and my old favs, but no new joints.

So here's what I know is hot and needs to be dealt with:

Sharon Jones and the Dap Kings "I Learned the Hard Way"

Wu Tang Clan "Return of the Wu and Friends"

RJD2 "The Colossus"

Erykah Badu "New Amerykah Part Two Return of the Ankh"

Little Brother "Leftback"

What else am I missing out on hip hoppers? Show me the light. kfox.

VIDEO: Erykah Badu's "Window Seat"

This is the video that has folks talking and that is precisely what a well thought out video can do. Erykah Badu weaves quite a bit into the "Window Seat" video. It's the first official single from "New Amerykah Part Two (Return of the Ankh)" project.

I've only watched it once and already I am thinking, learning and discussing the implications of this artistic vid.

Check it out hip hoppers. What are your thoughts? kfox.

More on the Tour Front

So if gas and a struggling economy are not clamping your wallet shut, then you are the perfect candidate to spend your loot on, not just a concert, but a concert that is well worth the cash.

I've recently blogged about some festivals, but here's a bit more:

Erykah Badu is just about done w/the U.S. leg of her tour; wrapping in Albuquerque on June 15

Kanye will be out there and the good news is that if you are not a Kanye fan, then maybe you are down w/Lupe Fiasco, N.E.R.D. or Rhianna. Not bad, and that tour includes some festival dates where you are certain to get a musical hodge podge.

Oh, and then there is RZA - it's the RZA as Bobby Digital Tour, yeah check that out if it's in your hood.

This crazy ass economy is gonna force us to make our own music and produce our own gigs - please do not let it come to that - however, if that is what you do hip hoppers, then do the damn thing! kfox

Rock the Bells Fest

The Rock the Bells Festival line-up looks stellar! I mean, if you are a true hip hopper, you are 'bout it and are beyond hypie about this showdown. Old schoolers are stoked about Public Enemy and Cypress Hill; but maybe it's the inclusion of the Wu that will get you goin ... then there's Nas, Erykah Badu, Talib Kweli, Mos Def, Pharoahe Monch and many others.

They've got 17 dates (and it seems they keep adding them; and the line-up changes a bit from city to city). I have yet to purchase a ticket because my future is so undecided, but maybe I should just live a little and do the damn thing ... who knows if it will go down like this next time, huh?

Their webbie is pretty active ... check that out.