Oh glory! After months in the making, Black Thought and El Michels Affair finally release their collaborative album, Glorious Game. Locked in at 12 tracks, the legendary Philly MC and Leon Michels and his New York-based cinematic soul production group count their blessings on the hypnotic and first single,”Grateful“. The Roots frontman opens his heart … Read moreAlbum: Black Thought & El Michels Affair ‘Glorious Game’
With their album Glorious Game around the corner, New York-based cinematic soul production group El Michels Affair and The Roots MC Black Thought share the upcoming album’s title-track. Directed and animated by Gergen Aloian, the accompanying animated clip depicts a panther roaming through mysterious landscape. “Ok, I’m too Black for y’all to erase / Shoot … Read moreVideo: El Michels Affair, Black Thought “Glorious Game”
Turn up time. To commemorate the 50th anniversary of Hip Hop this August, BET partners with Black Thought, who delivers a poetry in his love letter to Hip Hop. In the four-and-a-half-minute clip, directed by Benny Boom, the Philly wordsmith narrates a spoken word paying homage to the history, accolades and influence in the genre. … Read moreBlack Thought Recites Poetry For Hip Hop
She my top 5. New York-based cinematic soul group El Michels Affair and Black Thought touch on love for their new single, “That Girl”. Fitting on Valentine’s Day, Black Thought delivers heartfelt words over Leon Michels and company’s soulful and hard-hitting soundbed. “Her beauty truly a treasure, her laughter was a song,” raps Black Thought. … Read moreEl Michels Affair, Black Thought “That Girl”
Tough guy, ay? With Danger Mouse and Black Thought’s Cheat Codes album set to arrive this week, the duo connect with A$AP Rocky and Run The Jewels for “Strangers”. Flanked by a distorted and hard-hitting beat by Danger Mouse, Black Thought, A$AP, Killer Mike, and El-P each unleash an abundance of braggadocious and aggressive bars. … Read moreDanger Mouse, Black Thought Ft. A$AP Rocky, Run The Jewels “Strangers”
Everything’s burning down. With their Cheat Codes album set to arrive on August 12, Danger Mouse and Black Thought share its latest offering “Aquamarine” featuring English musician Michael Kiwanuka. Along with the release, the black-and-white video directed by George Muncey and Elliott Elderm, centers Black Thought delivering his prolific bars on human evolution and survival, … Read moreVideo: Danger Mouse, Black Thought Ft. Michael Kiwanuka “Aquamarine”
Danger Mouse and Black Thought connect with Joey Bada$$ and Russ on their new track, “Because”. Nestled in Dylan Cartlidge’s wailing hook, Black Thought, Badmon, and Russ trade prolific bars over Danger Mouse’s mellow drums and guitars. “I’ve always been a big fan of Black Thought and Danger Mouse,” Joey Bada$$ said in a statement. … Read moreDanger Mouse, Black Thought Ft. Joey Bada$$, Russ, Dylan Cartlidge “Because”
Still moving. Common brings the groove in his new video featuring Black Thought and Nigerian musician Seun Kuti. Accompanied by historic images, Common celebrates Black Excellence at retro gathering and hits the dance floor. Black Thought raps from a wicker chair, while Kuti performs on stage. “When We Move” is off Common’s latest album, A … Read moreVideo: Common Ft. Black Thought, Seun Kuti “When We Move”
Still moving. Common is making moves with Black excellence on his new track featuring Black Thought and Seun Kuti. Produced by Karriem Riggins, the three keep the people’s movement thriving on their powerful anthem. The track serves as the latest offering off Commons upcoming album and sequel, A Beautiful Revolution, pt.2 dropping September 10.
J.Period’s got a story to tell. J.Period gets “All In Your Head” on his new single featuring Black Thought, Dave Chappelle, and Tiffany Gouche. Anchored by J.Period’s soulful production and an introduction by Dave Chappelle, Black Thought delivers a sweet 16 accompanied by Tiffany Gouché’s angelic vocals. The track is off J. Period’s Story To … Read moreJ.Period Ft. Black Thought, Dave Chappelle, Tiffany Gouche “All In Your Head”