Filmmaker Hilton Carter. His film, Moth, screens on Friday, Dec. 4th at the Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA). For more info go to www.mica.edu. Illustration by: Erin Fitzpatrick www.fitzbomb.com Visual media is a powerful thing. The ability to communicate to the masses in the sparsity of a few-seconds’ glance or in the expanse of hours-long, rapt attention, takes some serious mojo. It’s a power that can move us to laugh, to think, to weep, to reminisce and to conjure up a firm... (more...)

It’s been way past due since the last time I went and said I was going to write up Rick Rubin’s background. My apologies to everyone that was looking forward to it, life can be pretty messy and I take my time to clean it up. So today marks the day that I will be doing the Rick Rubin background. The last Rick Rubin post pretty much layed down the foundation of his legacy and achievements, but to know the story of how it all began and how he got to his current state is a whole other story.... (more...)

Last week we spoke about one of the newest installations to Duck Down, Skyzoo. This week we introduce you to the other heavy hitters, Torae and Marco Polo. Double Barrel just came out of left field for everyone. Everyone had heard of Torae back from the The Diplomats (/cry) and Marco Polo has had his share of production across a couple of well-known albums, although you never realized it. Duck Down stepped their game up co-signing Sky, Tor and MP. You guys should definitely check out more of Duck... (more...)

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It’s about that time again, ladies and gentlemen. ART BASEL is amongst us and since Lou gets exclusive content on OHWOW that is what you guys are gonna read up on here. Check out the lineup for this years projects at The OHWOW Gallery. (more…)  Read More →

Representin' BKDuck Down Records’ newest member, Skyzoo, has been on a mission since he was age 9. First thing I will mention is, YES, just like you, I always wondered where he came up with that name. It took me a while to find it, but back in 1980, an R&B/Funk/Disco group named Skyy, had a single named Skyyzoo. His parents, being the music lovers they are, gave Gregory Taylor the middle name Skyler, and the nickname Skyzoo. That just goes to show you, this kid has been into good music... (more...)

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I am sitting outside of Labeless Records’ Studios on a Thursday night having some beers with the boys from the band Alukard. The wind is crisp and cool and so is my Corona. I am mesmerized and listening to what I can only call an “intense” conversation full of adamant testimony from drummer, Zaigone, towards my partner, Lou. You see, the lines are being drawn. Lou, a player of W.O.W. (That’s World of Warcraft for all you non-believers.) is being called out by Zaigone, whose... (more...)

He even looks veterans! Rick Rubin is one of the outstanding names in the history of popular music. He began his journey as the original DJ of the Beastie Boys and Russell Simmons. He’s been the one to popularize a mix between rap music and metal music. In his career, he’s been one to work with many notable bands that have changed the face of music for the coming decades. MTV has called him the most important producer of the last 20 years and was also listed in the Top 100 Most Influential... (more...)

The folks at Hip Hop Official caught up with ATL’s recently reunited Goodie Mob during a stop on the Cypress Hill Smoke Out tour. Cee-Lo, Khujo, T-Mo, and Big Gipp talk about their reunion, the state of hip-hop, and the beginnings of what will be their first album together in 10 years.  Read More →

You’ve all seen The Roots’ newest video “How I got over”. Black Thought and the family take you behind the scenes so you can see how it was all filmed and thought up. February 2010 is the launch of the new album. YAY! (more…)  Read More →