Brother Ali at Pizza Luce Block Party (Video)

Just dug this up on YouTube. Brother Ali and DJ Snuggles fought through a little bit of rain at the start of the show to put on a quite incredible set. Ali always strikes me as one of the artists who is consistently improving his live show. He adds a new element to the set each time I see him. Last Saturday's Pizza Luce Block Party was no different. Amazing time.

Atmosphere: "To All My Friends"

Atmosphere just put out a new song to help get fans excited for their upcoming tour. They performed this one at Soundset, too, it's a great live track. YouTube stream only, because you gotta purchase it on iTunes if you really want it.

No more posts for the day, because I'm off to the Pizza Luce Block Party. Dessa, Prof, and Brother Ali will all rock the stage (among other local acts Red Pens and Lookbook), so if you've got the free time definitely head over to Uptown.

Lazerbeak: "Salt and Sea" + New Album Details

Lazerbeak's long-awaited solo release Legend Recognize Legend will soon be upon us. Interestingly enough, 'Beak threw us a curveball, switching up styles to sound more pop-accessible. Judging by the first release, "Salt and Sea", this should be a good one. Lots of details below, including the presale package, tracklist, and single. Much props to Doomtree, of course, as well as the homies at Sound Verite and Switchblade Comb.

The Legend Recognize Legend presale will include: 1) a signed copy of the album, 2) a DVD that includes music videos for all 10 songs, 3) access to a password-protected webcast featuring Lazerbeak. The first 300 preorders will also get an autographed poster. Lastly, one lucky fan receivs a VIP pass to the Doomtree Blowout, which features tons of random goodies you can read about on their website.

Tracklist:
1. Dream Team

2. Land’s End

3. Let It Go

4. Bound

5. Wild Life

6. Salt And Sea

7. Pearly Gates

8. Cannon Falls

9. Tempest

10. Foothills

Black Milk: 'Album of the Year' Interview (Video)

Lupe Fiasco: "Scream" (Live in South Korea)

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YouTube tag doesn't specify which Korea Lupe is performing in, but I'm going to go out on a limb and assume it's not North Korea. Lasers coming... soon?

Kanye West: "Power" (Music Video)

I suppose this is actually the 'Portrait of Power', but who am I to tell? Pretty epic, regardless. I hope a full version gets released at some point.

Kanye West: "Power" (Live in Singapore)

via 2DopeBoyz.

St. Paul Slim: "Shut It Down" (Music Video)

Kanye West: "Power" (Behind The Scenes)

I must say, based on the NYTimes report, this should be a video for the ages. Supposedly it comes out tomorrow.

Illuminous 3: "Get Up ft. K Money" (Prod. Mike Frey) + Interview

Another month passes, another 'Illuminous Free' featured producer. This time it's Mike Frey.

Illuminous 3: "Get Up ft. K Money" (Prod. Mike Frey) + Interview