For the third and final installment of our backstage interview with 9th Wonder, we ask “What is this hip hop thing”? Watch as 9th breaks down the dichotomy of hip hop and our society’s attempt to commercialize this beautiful art form. 9th Wonder states that, “ hip hop is not for everybody”. Make sure to watch.

In this second installment of our backstage pass video series with 9th Wonder, 9th sheds some light on Black History and Reaganomics. Sit back and listen as 9th exposes the corrupt New York city school system for pulling the funding out of arts programs and investing in dogs to deter graffiti artists from painting trains.

In our latest video series LRG takes you back stage at the annual A3C hip-hop festival in Atlanta Georgia. A3C stands for All Three Coasts and showcases the best independent hip-hop artists from all over the country. LRG was lucky enough to sit down with one of hip hops most prolific and gifted minds, super producer 9th Wonder. This is a three part series, that takes not only Hip Hop’s temperature but America’s and it’s perception of the culture as a whole. 9th is asked three questions that are sure to leave everyone with some serious food for thought. Watch as 9th Wonder takes us to school and drops some serious knowledge on the state of hip hop today. Enjoy!

In the studio with Kid Daytona and 9th Wonder, producing tracks for Daytona’s album Interlude.

Prolific musical artist LMNO (James Kelly) is releasing a limited edition 10 disc set in collaboration with creative lifestyle clothing company LRG (Lifted Research Group) and Up Above Records to commemorate the completion of 10 albums in 2010. A total of 500 of the 10 packs will be available to a lucky few who will own this dynamic piece of hip hop history.

“LMNO has been such an inspiration to work with in the Visionaries and on this project,” said Visionaries founding member and Up Above Records President KeyKool. “For everyone involved, this was about making a creative statement with LMNO. I feel lucky to have been a part of this with him, LRG and all the talented people that backed his vision. This is truly and epic body of music.”

LRG marketing manager, Albert Rosario Jr., commented on the project by stating, “Since I can remember, the independent hip hop group Visionaries and LMNO have been aligned with LRG.” Rosario continued, “Together both have helped shape and support each other over the past decade. LMNO has continued to push the boundaries of music and a work ethic that have been witnessed throughout his career. We at LRG are very proud to support such dedication and musical creativity.”

The 10 disc set features the first 7 albums LMNO released this year produced with LD, Georgia Anne Muldrow, DERT, Kev Brown, THEORY HAZIT, Mr. Brady, ASTRONOTE; and 3 recently completed albums produced with KEYKOOL and DJ Babu.

“This has been such an amazing creative journey this year,” said LMNO. “I love the process of being in the studio, and the collaborative spirit behind this project. Working with all the different producers and artists really opened my creativity up in a lot of ways; and also taught me to be humble and selfless in the process of creating music with others I respect.”

With over 100 tracks, this compiled release of a vast body of music will cement LMNO as a creative force within the hip-hop community at large.

Third segment of Wu-Tangs reunited rare performance
at Rock The Bells Music Festival.

Song: Triumph
Album: Wu-Tang Forever

Here is the second segment to Wu-Tangs rare reunited performance at the Rock the Bells Music Festival.

Song: Verbal Intercourse
Album: Cuban Linx
Appearing: Nas, Ghostface & Raekwon.

Here is a rare performance of Wu-Tang Clan reuniting at Rock the Bells music festival.

Song: Wu-Tang Clan Ain’t Nothin to Fuck Wit
Album: 36 Chambers