Talib Kweli – 7th Boro Interview
I remember going to the 2003 Sprite Liquid Mix Tour and seeing Talib Kweli perform for the first time. He performed a bunch of songs off Quality and the Reflection…
D-Stroy (The Arsonists) – 7th Boro Interview
For those of you old enough to remember, during the mid to late 90’s, there was a divide that was happening in hip hop. For a lot of people, rap…
Crazie K!D AnonYmous – 7th Boro Interview
I like this guy. As a person, and his music. These days it’s hard to like both. He puts in work and deserves to start getting his shine. He’s Crazie…
Thirstin Howl the 3rd – 7th Boro Interview
Thirstin Howl the 3rd is someone who occupies a very interesting space in hip hop history. While he might not be a household name, his influence has stretched across the…
Valid & Slot-A – The Alley Oop EP (Album Review) (Album Stream)
Detroit artist Valid and producer Slot A dropped their EP The Alley-Oop on April 28th and it is still garnering buzz on various blogs and radio stations, featured on podcasts.…
Raekwon – The Wild Commentary and Album Review
Deerok’s Take: Back in the summer of 1995, when Built 4 Cuban Linx dropped, Raekwon solidified himself as an elite emcee. A general in the game, so to speak. We…
Roc Marciano – Rosebud’s Revenge (Review)
Circa 2007, I had just finished copping Busta Rhyme’s “Anarchy” album at FYE, and giving the album a first listen on my way home, track 12 comes on, and that’s…
Your Old Deerok on Your Old Droog(Commentary)
Remember back in the day(yes, Im old) when you would unwrap the cellophane plastic off the jewel case, that new tape smell….aaaah, and you turn on your AIWA sound system,…
VAS – 7th Boro Interview
Long time Philly MC, Vas, has recently dropped his new project, V For Vigoda. Vas’ lyrics are a blend of clever wordplay, combined with smart, witty humor. He more than…