Jurassic 5 News

Tony Vacca and World Rhythms Ensemble Rhythm and Flow This local legend eats, sleeps and breathes musical fusion, and the latest release from Tony Vacca and World Rhythms Ensemble doesn't disappoint those accustomed to his varied blend of West African percussion, jazz and unusual spoken-word. The third track, "Horn Funkadelic," is just what it ...

Remember way back when the Black Eyed Peas were a cool and credible underground hip-hop act along the lines of Jurassic 5 and Dilated Peoples? Yeah, it's pretty hard to remember now, given the total abomination they've become this decade.

Ok, it's not the usual way to start a review but tonight was all about shout-outs, so first of all props to the girls on the door at Cargo who were the nicest we've come across in London in a while.

Boston Rapper Edan dropped psych-hop classic Beauty and the Beat in 2005. So long ago, that alot of us thought dood was a done deal.

It was a sad day back in early 2007 when the news came in that Jurassic 5 were splitting after nearly 15 years together.

Chali 2na, from Jurassic 5, is touring on his release Welcome to the Fish Market , a teaser for his frequently delayed first solo album Fish Outa Water .

Entertiment and events around the Nelson region, November 18-25. Monique Rhodes concert A highly acclaimed songstress will swing by Nelson to play at Woollaston Estates next Wednesday night.

Cut Chemist is playing Benaroya Hall on Friday night. Are you a student? Aren't we all? Tomorrow's concert featuring LA DJ Cut Chemist is not only a noble cause-- a benefit for Seattle Children's Hospital-- but will also reportedly feature 280 performers for a piece entitled Symphony of the Superhero , which, according to Cut Chemist's website, is: ...

There was a time when hip hop was rebel music, a blast from the inner-city alternating between party soundtrack and protest against injustice.

The "Deadliest Catch Tour," which also features Gift of Gab from Blackalicious and special guest Mr.

In preparation for his second solo album, Escape 2 Mars , rapper Gift of Gab [ click to read ] will hit the road for The Deadliest Catch Tour .

Releases New Track featuring Del the Funky Homosapien and Brother Ali Gift of Gab a ' Escape 2 Mars a ' Cornerstone RAS Release Date: 11/10/09 Blackalicious MC Gift of Gab is gearing up for his second solo release, Escape 2 Mars, by touring with some of his finest peers in indie hip hop.

With tens of thousands of albums sold worldwide and hundreds of show rocked, the word of mouth has spread about Sweatshop Union's style of conscious lyrics, highly musical beats, and high energy live shows that far surpass the average hip hop concert.

File this under "Who knew?" Jurassic 5 alumnus Chali 2na has been plenty busy over the years , and DJs Cut Chemist and Nu-Mark stay active, but we haven't heard peep from the group's three other ex-members . Until now, of course.

The third annual West Beach Music & Arts Festival kicked off on a pleasantly cool Friday afternoon in Santa Barbara, to a modest but enthusiastic crowd.

NEWPORT was home to some of the UK and overseas breakdancers at the weekend, as they descended on the city to take part in the Welsh Open B-Boy Championships 2009.

WHEN four rappers and two turntablists by the name of Jurassic 5 emerged from the gangsta rap scene of Los Angeles back in 1993, their old skool vibe was, by contrast, so positive, melodic and funky it made a totally refreshing statement and won them a huge underground following.

EPs made a lot more sense when vinyl reigned supreme. It was a variety-pack introduction to artists such as Showbiz & A.G. [ click to read ], M.O.P. [ click to read ] and even Jurassic 5 [ click to read ]. The Blue Scholars [ click to read ] are too seasoned to be introducing themselves, and more in-tuned with the digital age than vinyl.

It's almost here! The biggest beach bash in California is set to take place in Santa Barbara this Friday through Sunday.

Two-time Juno Award nominees Sweatshop Union are rapidly becoming known for their distinctly musical conscious hip hop stylings and a live show far beyond the average rap concert.