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Patrick Wall’s Top Albums of 2012

Mon, December 31 2012 4:25pm - Source: Drawer B

Patrick Wall's skills are as varied as they are impractical.

Chuck D on Rock and Roll Hall of Fame: Of Course Hip-Hop Belongs

Tue, December 18 2012 5:15pm - Source: Rolling Stone

Next April, Public Enemy will become the fourth hip hop act to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Right now, however, Chuck D is extremely frustrated.

Hip-Hop Gods Classic Tourfest Revue (Public Enemy, Monie Love, Schoolly D, etc) @ Royale, Boston (Pics/Review)

Wed, December 12 2012 3:20am - Source: Prefix Magazine

The Hip-Hop Gods Classic Tourfest Revue at Royale, Boston, on Sunday, December 2, 2012.

Live Review: Public Enemy at Chicago’s House of Blues (12/5)

Thu, December 06 2012 9:04am - Source: Consequence of Sound

"I'm sitting on a stool, I feel like Sam Cooke," a very wise Chuck D observed early Wednesday evening.

TVD Ticket Giveaway: Public Enemy at the 9:30 Club, 11/28

Tue, November 20 2012 7:31pm - Source: The Vinyl District

In a thirty-year span, Public Enemy evolved into high-energy outfit that combined politically charged lyrics with high-charged beats.

Public Enemy to headline "Hip Hop Gods" tour with X-Clan, Monie Love, Schoolly D + more (dates)

Wed, November 07 2012 11:33pm - Source: Brooklyn Vegan

Chuck D proudly presents the first annual HipHopGods Tour... The 12 date tour will feature Public Enemy , X-Clan , Monie Love , Schoolly D , Leaders Of The New School , Wise Intelligent from Poor Righteous Teachers , Son Of Bazerk & No Self Control , Awesome Dre , Davy DMX and DJ Johnny Juice holding it down as the official tour DJ.

Pete Rock & C.L. Smooth, Brand Nubian, KMD, and Leaders Of The New School live in 1990

Fri, September 28 2012 4:45pm - Source: WFMU's Beware of the Blog

The following collection of videos recorded in December of 1990 at an Elektra Records showcase is absolutely indispensable for any fan of classic hip-hop.

PJ Morton Channels Stevie Wonder on Album, Reveals Busta Rhymes Collaboration

Wed, September 12 2012 6:41pm - Source: The BoomBox

Young Money's multi-talented singer-songwriter-producer PJ Morton , who is also the keyboardist for the Grammy Award-winning group Maroon 5, says his upcoming debut album will be reminiscent of a legendary musical "wonder," due to its live instrumentation.

Video: Leaders of the New School – Case of The P.T.A. (Live @ The Brooklyn Hip-Hop Festival)

Tue, July 17 2012 6:40pm - Source: Nah Right

MKG is gonna look like a more offensively skilled Shumpert.

Busta Rhymes reunited Leaders of the New School @ Brooklyn Hip Hop Fest, got his mic cut off (like Paul McCartney & Bruce Springsteen) -- videos

Mon, July 16 2012 6:33pm - Source: Brooklyn Vegan

Busta Rhymes headlined the closing night of the Brooklyn Hip Hop Festival on Saturday (7/14) with a set which saw him reunited with Leaders of the New School -- the group which launched his career -- marking the first time Busta's performed with them since the mid-'90s (despite the group reuniting without him back in 2010).

In House With Kendrick Lamar: Rapper Speaks on Dr. Dre's Wisdom, Danny Brown, 'DuckTales' & New Album

Tue, June 19 2012 7:51pm - Source: The BoomBox

He wasn't stingy with his fries nor the free swag he receives; the rapper was actually greedy with his music until he realized that his lyrics were touching the lives of the very people who have tattooed "HiiiPower" -- the word is based on Lamar's daily ethos with each "i" representing heart, honor and respect -- on their bodies.

Native Tongues sort-of reunited (not really); A Tribe Called Quest are subject of Harlem Stage series; Smif-N-Wessun, Buckshot & Skyzoo play FREE show tonight

Wed, February 08 2012 10:20pm - Source: Brooklyn Vegan

As expected , The Jungle Brothers DID bring out members of the Native Tongues (and others) last night at SOB's (2/7), but that did not include many of the "invited guests".

Jungle Brothers initiated "Native Tongues reunion" in NYC tonight? +++++ De La Soul members form First Serve (video)

Tue, February 07 2012 11:30pm - Source: Brooklyn Vegan

The Native Tongues reunion show tonight is initiated by the Jungle Brothers.

Busta Rhymes Recalls Leaders Of The New School Split On 'Yo! MTV Raps' (Video)

Tue, November 29 2011 6:46pm - Source: Prefix Magazine

Another day, another teaser clip from the forthcoming new episode of Yo!

Phife Dawg, 9th Wonder, EPMD, Ghostface, M.O.P. & other upcoming hip hop shows

Thu, November 10 2011 3:59pm - Source: Brooklyn Vegan

The Universal Zulu Nation is an international hip hop awareness group formed and headed by hip hop pioneer Afrika Bambaataa.

20 Years On: A Tribe Called Quest's The Low End Theory Revisited

Mon, October 10 2011 12:00pm - Source: The Quietus

The Travels of A Tribe Called Quest , Michael Rapaport's fascinating new documentary about A Tribe Called Quest.

20 Years Later, Engineer Bob Power Talks Tribe’s “The Low End Theory”

Mon, September 26 2011 5:24pm - Source: The Smocking Section

On the 20th anniversary of A Tribe Called Quest's The Low End Theory , the legendary producer/engineer reminisces about recording the landmark Hip-Hop album.

REVIEW: “Beats Rhymes & Life: The Travels of A Tribe Called Quest”

Wed, July 20 2011 10:26pm - Source: Bold As Love

This is less a full fledged "review" than a sampling of my notes while watching the film, which I must say, I enjoyed.

Busta Rhymes Talks New Album; Eyes Nicki Minaj Collaboration

Thu, February 24 2011 3:03pm - Source: The BoomBox

When it comes to hip-hop, Busta Rhymes has literally seen and done it all.

Busta Rhymes confirms appearance at a different 12/23 show

Tue, December 21 2010 9:37pm - Source: Brooklyn Vegan

Busta Rhymes has announced that he will join Slaughterhouse member Joell Ortiz for a show at SOB's on Thursday, 12/23.

Leaders of the New School to Reunite Without Busta Rhymes

Sat, December 11 2010 1:34am - Source: The BoomBox

Charlie Brown, Dinco D. and Cut Monitor Milo -- will be performing at the Knitting Factory in Brooklyn, N.Y. with fellow '90s rappers Son of Bazerk and Grand Daddy I.U. Best known for their appearance on A Tribe Called Quest 's 'Scenario,' the Long Island rap group disbanded shortly after releasing their second album, 'T.I.M.E.,' due to fans' increased interest in the blustering and energetic Busta Rhymes as a solo artist.

Busta Rhymes Blocked From Playing UK

Thu, November 11 2010 7:35pm - Source: The BoomBox

Busta Rhymes was scheduled to take the stage in a rare appearance at London's Coronet on Dec. 7, but the raper has been blocked from entering the U.K. Busta was forced to cancel the gig after his temporary visa was denied, leaving promoters scrambling to try to bring Bus-A-Bus back for a make up concert in spring 2011.

Busta Rhymes Blocked From Playing U.K.

Wed, November 10 2010 11:21pm - Source: The BoomBox

Busta Rhymes was scheduled to take the stage in a rare appearance at London's Coronet on Dec. 7, but the raper has been blocked from entering the U.K. Busta was forced to cancel the gig after his temporary visa was denied, leaving promoters scrambling to try to bring Bus-A-Bus back for a make up concert in spring 2011.

“I’m so grateful to you because you had faith in the shit I was doing when I thought I was just recreational rapping” -Busta Rhymes on A&R Dante Ross

Mon, October 25 2010 4:18am - Source: GRANDGOOD

Recorded at the recent Funk Flex showcase in NYC.

GZA's CMJ show, new Big L, Leaders Of The New School back together & other upcoming hip hop dates & stuff

Fri, October 15 2010 7:10pm - Source: Brooklyn Vegan

I already ran through some of the upcoming hip hop shows, many of them for CMJ (Ghostface, Audible Treats, Blacksmith & Duck Down included).

Leaders Of The New School Reunion Show in Brooklyn, NY (Dec. 23rd)

Sat, October 09 2010 2:16am - Source: GRANDGOOD

Is this really a Leaders Of The New School show?

Busta Rhymes Sued for $250K After Glassware Assault

Sat, September 18 2010 12:21am - Source: The BoomBox

A woman named Devin Cooper recently filed a $250,000 lawsuit against the New York rapper, claiming that a hot-tempered Bus-A-Bus threw a glass at her while they were dining at Mr. Chow's restaurant in Beverly Hills, Calif.

Cypress Hill Sued for Sample Used on 1991 Debut

Tue, September 14 2010 1:50pm - Source: The BoomBox

Just last week, Drive-In Music Company filed a lawsuit against Leaders of the New School and Busta Rhymes for copyright infringement over use of a track on their 1991 debut album 'Future Without a Past.' It looks as though they won't be slowing down with the legal proceedings anytime soon.

Battle Cats: From the rise of house in the '80s to today's juke and footwork scenes, Chicago's circle keeps expanding

Wed, September 08 2010 8:56pm - Source: XLR8R

"It's so fucking hot in here!" is the cry heard from almost everybody in the building.

Leaders of the New School Sued for Sample on 1991 Debut

Tue, September 07 2010 8:06pm - Source: The BoomBox

It's been almost two decades since Busta Rhymes and his former group Leaders of the New School released their 1991 debut album 'Future Without A Past,' but that isn't stopping them from getting pegged with copyright suits.

Leaders of the New School News

Patrick Wall’s Top Albums of 2012

Chuck D on Rock and Roll Hall of Fame: Of Course Hip-Hop Belongs

Hip-Hop Gods Classic Tourfest Revue (Public Enemy, Monie Love, Schoolly D, etc) @ Royale, Boston (Pics/Review)

Live Review: Public Enemy at Chicago’s House of Blues (12/5)

TVD Ticket Giveaway: Public Enemy at the 9:30 Club, 11/28

Public Enemy to headline "Hip Hop Gods" tour with X-Clan, Monie Love, Schoolly D + more (dates)

Pete Rock & C.L. Smooth, Brand Nubian, KMD, and Leaders Of The New School live in 1990

PJ Morton Channels Stevie Wonder on Album, Reveals Busta Rhymes Collaboration

Video: Leaders of the New School – Case of The P.T.A. (Live @ The Brooklyn Hip-Hop Festival)

Busta Rhymes reunited Leaders of the New School @ Brooklyn Hip Hop Fest, got his mic cut off (like Paul McCartney & Bruce Springsteen) -- videos

In House With Kendrick Lamar: Rapper Speaks on Dr. Dre's Wisdom, Danny Brown, 'DuckTales' & New Album

Native Tongues sort-of reunited (not really); A Tribe Called Quest are subject of Harlem Stage series; Smif-N-Wessun, Buckshot & Skyzoo play FREE show tonight

Jungle Brothers initiated "Native Tongues reunion" in NYC tonight? +++++ De La Soul members form First Serve (video)

Busta Rhymes Recalls Leaders Of The New School Split On 'Yo! MTV Raps' (Video)

Phife Dawg, 9th Wonder, EPMD, Ghostface, M.O.P. & other upcoming hip hop shows

20 Years On: A Tribe Called Quest's The Low End Theory Revisited

20 Years Later, Engineer Bob Power Talks Tribe’s “The Low End Theory”

REVIEW: “Beats Rhymes & Life: The Travels of A Tribe Called Quest”

Busta Rhymes Talks New Album; Eyes Nicki Minaj Collaboration

Busta Rhymes confirms appearance at a different 12/23 show

Leaders of the New School to Reunite Without Busta Rhymes

Busta Rhymes Blocked From Playing UK

Busta Rhymes Blocked From Playing U.K.

“I’m so grateful to you because you had faith in the shit I was doing when I thought I was just recreational rapping” -Busta Rhymes on A&R Dante Ross

GZA's CMJ show, new Big L, Leaders Of The New School back together & other upcoming hip hop dates & stuff

Leaders Of The New School Reunion Show in Brooklyn, NY (Dec. 23rd)

Busta Rhymes Sued for $250K After Glassware Assault

Cypress Hill Sued for Sample Used on 1991 Debut

Battle Cats: From the rise of house in the '80s to today's juke and footwork scenes, Chicago's circle keeps expanding

Leaders of the New School Sued for Sample on 1991 Debut

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