Mook News and Photos

Book Notes - Samuel Sattin "League of Somebodies"

Thu, May 30 2013 2:21pm - Source: Largehearted Boy

In the Book Notes series, authors create and discuss a music playlist that relates in some way to their recently published book.

Janelle Monáe – “Q.U.E.E.N.” Video (Feat. Erykah Badu)

Thu, May 02 2013 2:02pm - Source: Stereogum

Last month, Janelle Monáe released her Erykah Badu-assisted single " Q.U.E.E.N. ," an irresistible art-funk strut.

Action Bronson ft. Lauriana Mae – Compliments 2 The Chef (Prod. by Harry Fraud)

Mon, April 01 2013 2:12pm - Source: Nah Right

yo that nigga calicoe had mook & them harlem niggas all outta character when we battled k-shine. i'ont understand why he ain rep as ill up against lux although lux got wyle charisma & also flipped his style on some grown shit. i gotta catch up on these battles & do the history cause it's the bars i don't know that get the crowd goin & stings the most.

Raekwon, Sheek Louch & Styles P – Bulletproof

Wed, January 23 2013 11:05pm - Source: Nah Right

Off DJ Kay Slay's Grown Man Hip-Hop Pt. 2 (Sleepin' With The Enemy) , which you can grab now after the jump. 1. 2.

Factory Floor, Fall Back

Wed, January 23 2013 6:20am - Source: LITTLE WHITE EARBUDS

For all of the flak that they sometimes receive for catering to the cultural tourist branch of dance music, DFA have maintained a slyly singular aesthetic.

Cassidy Vs. Meek Mill (So Far)

Tue, January 08 2013 5:56pm - Source: ClashMusic.com

With so many females in hip-hop bickering and beefing with each other as we begin the new year (i.e. Nicki Minaj vs Mariah Carey, Nicki Minaj vs Azealia Banks, Azealia Banks vs Iggy Azalea, Azealia Banks vs Angel Haze, Azelia Banks vs the fashion industry, Azelia Banks vs fake New Yorkers, Azelia Banks vs Perez Hilton - we're damn sure Azelia Banks vs the Zombie Apocalypse is up next) it's pretty hard to forget that the guys don't always get along either.

Meek Mill, 'Repo': MMG Rapper Responds to Cassidy Beef With New Diss Track

Thu, December 27 2012 7:50pm - Source: The BoomBox

The battle between feuding Philly rappers Meek Mill and Cassidy appeared to have died a quiet, one-sided death , when Cassidy sparked things off again with a second diss track, "Me, Myself and iPhone," over the weekend.

Video: Murda Mook – Streetsweeper Radio Freestyle

Tue, December 18 2012 6:26pm - Source: Nah Right

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Video: Murda Mook Talks SMACK DVD Era, Battling Eminem

Tue, December 04 2012 4:25pm - Source: Nah Right

hey SICK try flippin that Portishead roads inst. will need to be sped up a bit.

James Sims: Following a Broadway Show's Demise on Twitter

Tue, November 20 2012 3:11am - Source: The Huffington Post - Entertainment

The Performers , the newest play to open on Broadway, will close after only playing 23 previews and seven performances following a bloodbath of reviews late last night.

Cassidy, Meek Mill Diss: Philly Rappers Feud, Former Ruff Ryder Drops Diss Track

Thu, November 15 2012 10:38pm - Source: The BoomBox

Though their misdirected beef initially sparked off when Meek Mill suggested that he'd like to watch Cassidy battle Murda Mook for $100,000, things now appear to be escalating between the MMG rapper and former Ruff Ryder.

Stack Bundles – I Hear The Questions

Tue, October 23 2012 8:00pm - Source: Nah Right

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Reel Asian Unveils Sensational Selection of Films

Wed, October 10 2012 3:04pm - Source: Big Thoughts From A Small Mind

Last night the Toronto Reel Asian International Film Festival (November 6th -17th) unveiled the 60 films, from 14 different countries, that will be screening at the 16th edition of the festival.

The Vinyl Diaries: Kenny Loggins, “High Adventure”

Thu, September 13 2012 1:47pm - Source: Pop Dose

My crushing cynicism about life cannot withstand the blunt-force power of certain phenomena that seem to exist purely to negate the cynic's strength.

Serengeti: C.A.R.

Tue, July 31 2012 5:05am - Source: Pitchfork Media

Serengeti is a man who likes to wear masks.

Mogwai and Odonis Odonis at The Phoenix in Toronto

Mon, June 25 2012 12:43pm - Source: Chromewaves

Frank Yang It seems a bit perverse to use the phrase, "comfort food" with respect to veteran Scottish post-rock giants Mogwai , but there's real truth in it.

The Pharcyde: Bizarre Ride II the Pharcyde: The Singles Collection Music Box

Thu, May 17 2012 5:21am - Source: Pitchfork Media

First things first: if you don't own Bizarre Ride II the Pharcyde, this box set does not replace it, and you really should own the full LP.

DMX Spends Hours in Hospital Due to Food Poisoning

Thu, January 26 2012 6:50pm - Source: The BoomBox

DMX literally spilled his guts Wednesday night (Jan. 25), after the 41-year-old rapper was struck with food poisoning as a result of eating spoiled food.

“Off Da Cuff” – Review Of Ruff Ryders: Past, Present, Future

Sat, January 21 2012 2:12am - Source: The Smocking Section

Fueled by the hardcore lyricism of The LOX, the edgy sexiness of first lady Eve and the soul-bearing intensity of de-facto crew leader DMX, the Ruff Ryders stood atop Swizz Beatz Triton keys at the top of the Hip-Hop charts from the late 90s to early 2000s.

DMX -- Ruff Ryders Are REUNITING!!!

Thu, January 19 2012 8:43am - Source: TMZ

DMX and his legendary rap crew Ruff Ryders are getting back together -- in fact, X tells TMZ, a blowout reunion tour is already in the works.

Mixtape Of The Week: French Montana, Juicy J & Project Pat Cocaine Mafia

Wed, December 21 2011 6:28pm - Source: Stereogum

ASAP Rocky gets a lot of credit for being a New York rapper who's figured out how to play with Southern rap sonics, but in a way, his fellow New Yorker French Montana has him beat.

Video: Jay-Z on Solo Album / Talks Possibility of Second Throne Album

Fri, December 09 2011 6:56pm - Source: Nah Right

and Mook had all his family members and neighbors around him, making him look iller in that battle. truth. and thats probably the best battle I ever seen.

DMX Feat. The Lox, Swizz Beatz, Drag-On & Murda Mook- “World’s Greatest”

Mon, November 28 2011 11:24pm - Source: The Smocking Section

Well, I'm the ex-aggin/ Name still ringin' bells, so f*ck arrests aggin " It would appear that Turkey Day didn't only bring together your family, but the Ruff Ryders , as well.

ASAP Rocky – LiveLoveASAP (Mixtape)

Tue, November 01 2011 3:40am - Source: Nah Right

^the main reason I havent heard alot of new ish, no patience for long downloads.

Lil' Kim Raps New Song, 'O.D,' in New York -- Watch

Mon, October 24 2011 7:31pm - Source: The BoomBox

Lil' Kim headed a borough away from the one she was raised in on Saturday night (Oct. 22) to put on a show for her loyal supporters, rhyming through a new song she's featured on, 'O.D.' The Brooklyn native was tapped to appear on the track by Harlem rapper Mook , who is currently promoting his DJ Khaled -assisted mixtape '401K.'

LISTEN UP, YOU MOOKS: PAY ATTENTION TO ARGONAUTS

Tue, October 11 2011 6:39pm - Source: Metal Sucks

On Saturday afternoon, ABC No Rio hosted the first-ever NYC show ever by Argonauts, the new band featuring vocalist Dimitri Minakakis (ex-The Dillinger Escape Plan), guitarist John Adubato (Burnt by the Sun), bassist Brett Bamberger (East of the Wall, The Binary Code's old touring line-up), and drummer Dave Witte (seriously if you don't know who Dave Witte is stop reading this right now and go do some homework).