BlackThought

The concept album. It's a nebulous, musical roll-of-the-dice that can garner both awe-inspiring returns -- Marvin Gaye's genius 1971 protest statement 'What's Going On' -- and laughable, self-indulgent-plagued scorn -- Garth Brook's 1999 laughable, Ziggy Stardust-biting 'The Life of Chris Gaines...

When Rakim took the stage at New York City's Blue Note Jazz Club on Wednesday night (June 22), to celebrate the 25th anniversary of his masterful 1986 album 'Paid in Full,' he brought the Roots along for the ride, tapping the esteemed band to assist him in taking a trip back to the golden age of hip-hop...

Ledisi is not one to conform. The Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter has taken her jazz chops to the world of R&B, hip-hop and soul music. Maybe that's the reason why the New Orleans native has always been a tough artist for the marketplace to nail down. It...

Saigon's studio album debut, 'The Greatest Story Never Told,' is slated for release in early 2011, but not before some minor, last minute adjustments. UGK half Bun B and the Roots' Black Thought have been added to the album. Earlier this month, a tracklist leaked online, boasting 16 selections and guest verses from Jay-Z, Q-Tip, Swizz Beatz, Devin the Dude, Layzie Bone, Raheem DeVaughn and more...

BET has finally leaked three 'Da Cypher' sessions from their Hip Hop Awards show, which features freestyles by Eminem, Mos Def, Black Thought, Joe Budden, Nikki Minaj, KRS-One, Buckshot, Wale and many others, with beats provided by the legendary DJ Premier...