With the release of Common’s new Album “Finding Forever” which is out today, (with a review coming real soon!) Da’ Big Playback’s gonna take a look back at some of Common’s celebrated Video’s throughout his career. Common and his contributions continue to elevate Hip-Hop at a more positive state. If we could get everyone to take a tasting of what Common offer’s within every album dropped I think Hip-Ho would be in a stronger state and people wouldn’t be bull sh!tin’ out and about the streets . Enjoy the Video’s, each one is a classic in it’s own right!

Video’s right here after the jump!
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These days, Mix CD’s come a dime a dozen. A promotional tool for upcoming releases, exclusive fillers and DJ remixes (both good and bad)… with the abundance of mixtapes out in the market, a lot of them are just as good as flyers… 1 listen and it’s forgotten till the actual album (or event) drops. On the other hand, I came across the closest thing to a greatest hit’ s cd I could find for my man O.C. of D.I.T.C fame. Thank the God’s they did this right! Mixed by the cats over at Next Mill Entertainment, O.C.’s “The Underground King” collects A lot of O.C.’s material that isn’t easy to track down either, and impossible to find if you’re not a vinyl junkie. A lot of the tracks were taken from the “Word..Life” to “Jewelz” era and has some choice cuts featured on Lord Finnesse’s album and numerous vinyl only exclusives.
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What up party people! The videos above are of a MC Faceoff hosted by BBC 1Xtra (UK) during their Homegrown Weekend special from the early part of this year. Basically they got 3 of the best MCs from each of the two genres Drum & Bass and UK Garage (Grime) and have them face each other. Here are the details:

D&B Team: DJ Sappo (Captain) . Skibadee . MC Fun . Riddla
UKG Team: DJ Richie Vibe Vee (Captain) . D.E.Velopment . Bashy . Doom Man

Round 1: MCs over their own genre
Round 2: UKG MCs on D&B beats and vice versa
Round 3: Both sets of MCs go over “alien” riddims

Peep the vid and check out the lyrical skills of these MCs spittin’ over beats, styles, and accents we don’t usually hear over here.

“Getback” is the forthcoming album from Little Brother set to drop on September 25th, 2007 following 2005’s classic album The Minstrel Show. So far, with 9th wonder contributing to only 1 track (more on this later…) several outside producers have been inked to lay tracks for Phonte and Big Pooh including Nottz , Illmind, The Alchemist, and possibly a cut byDJ Premier. The first single from the album is called “Good Clothes” and can be found on their Myspace page. The track is produced by Illmind.

Peep LB’s live performance of “Good Clothes after the jump!
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My man Tony Starks shedding some light on issues concerning relations with the opposite sex.
NSFW language, what’d u expect it’s Ghost.

“PULL IT OUT AND THERE’S AN ELF SHOE!”

What’s up Party People! Happy Friday, below are 5 Bangers featured on Da’ Big Playback’s Music Video Throwdown! Enjoy a lil’ bit of everything… from Dela to Apathy to Skillz (formely Mad Skillz!) and KanYe!

“Stakes is high” by Dela Soul

There’s More Video’s after the jump Yo!
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So this isn’t such a new release, it’s been out for almost two months–the import that is (it’s not out on cd domestically)–and I don’t know what you’re waiting for, but if you don’t have it, you’re missin out. For me, this was one of those albums where my favorite track changes from this to that in the matter of days…or less. I went from lovin “Hardback (industry)” to “Bubbles” to “Pussyole (Old Skool)” and right now I think I’m on “World Outside.” Dizzee Rascal says his lyrics like he means it, like you can hear it in his voice. He’s not just reciting or shouting out loud over the beats. And a variety of beats there are a many: hip-hop, grime, jungle, even a dirty south sound (and not just because UGK is on that track “Where’s da G’s”). Aside from UGK, Maths + English also features Lily Allen, Alex Turner (Arctic Monkeys), and D&B producer, Shy FX. There are a number of reviews that say this is his most accessible album, and I have to agree, but why don’t you check it out yourself.

check out his site too

Quality! Thus far, this is my favorite album of the year. What’s yours?

Huh?! That’s exactly what I said when I found out that Rakim well be performing as his alter-ego “King Heron”. King Heron?! No disrespect and all to the one of the most talented MCs to grace the mic but, c’mon. I think the last person in this world that needs an “alter-ego” publicity stunt is Rakim. Anyways, we’ll hear more about this come August 5th when he’ll be performing at the Highline Ballroom in NYC headlined by Z-Trip and will feature performances by Gift of Gab, Aceyalone and DJ Phoreyz.

If you ever wanted to know the full story of one of the most influential supergroups of hip hop peep this. “Wu: The Story of The Wu-Tang Clan” is a new documentary of the rise, fall, the good and bad times of the Wu-Tang Clan. I’ll be honest for a sec, when I first heard of Wu back in the day was when I first started DJing back in 93. I had picked up URB which was printed on newspaper back then and it was FREE, damn I’m old. Anyways, they had a list of recommendations and Wu-Tang’s - Protect Ya’ Neck was on there, I forgot who recommended it. So I went to my record shop that I frequent back in the day on Melrose and picked up the white label. Being a fan of old Kung Fu movies and of course hiphop, the record blew me away, it was what I’ve always wanted. Since then I’ve always had a deep respect for the Wu as a group and their solo projects so this documentary ties all those things together and hopefully this doc won’t fail to impress.

Trailer and a Sneak Peek after the Jump
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Yo! Free show tonight featuring Black Moon, Scarface, and Twista. Peep the details below.

Olde English Presents Black Moon, Scarface, and Twista Live at the Canal Room, NYC
Olde English ‘King of Ink’ Promotion: Tattoo artist battle for the crown.

Hosted by Sway of MTV with
DJ Kelly G (BET)
DJ Evil Dee (Black Moon)

Date: Tonight, Thursday, July 26th
Time: Doors open at 9PM
Location: Canal Room (285 West Broadway @ Canal)
INFO: 21+ with I.D. and what is an Olde English party without free OL’ E

RSVP HERE!

If you’re in the area I suggest you check it out coz I can’t think of anything better than free malt liquor, tattoo artists battling with Black Moon, Scarface and Twista performing. EZ.