It’s hard to not think about Lord Sear when I think about my relationship with hiphop. Listening to him on the CM FAMALAM show on cassette tapes in the early days, to listening to him on Shade 45 many years later. Lord Sear is a big influence on me and The HipHopHeads Podcast, this is undeniable. I’ll miss hearing Lord Sear crack jokes, play great music, and freestyle. Salute, Lord Sear condolences to his friends, family, and colleagues. Ayoooooooooo!
If you’re not from the city of Boston the name Joseph Sater may not ring a bell. But for those of whom are from here, went to college here, or visited for sometime, than more than likely you visited Boston most legendary music venue The Middle East Night Club in Cambridge. If you’ve followed me or my site for any amount of time then you’ve probably seen more than one performance from this venue as I’ve filmed there dozens upon dozens of time. Joseph Sater was responsible for all that as the Co-founder of the legendary venue on Mass Ave.
His vision has produced thousands of shows and legendary performances in the city going back nearly 50 years. He helped create scenes of music of all genres for the city and you could see it all under this roof and get a great meal on top of it.
R.I.P. Joseph Sater.
De La Soul stops by Tinydesk and what a site to behold! Absolutely great stuff. Don’t forget to check out their new album that’s parts of the Legend Has It series and one of my favorites of last year.
Roc Marciano visits Mero and goes in on his career.
Yoooooo this video is wild. Armand Hammer in the place to be giving the assist to Pink Siifu.
CRIMEAPPLE and Evidence dropped a new album recently and this is their latest video off of that called Pinto. Blu rips it on this. Definitely check that album out.
Big Dese has been on fire and he’s taking 2026 by storm, if you didn’t see his Punchline Academy verse tap in to that. This joint Aaron Hernandez is fire. Mike Martinez serves up some classy sleigh bells for Dese to catch wreck on.
King Author unleashes 3rd Party Ops! And gotta say from what I’m hearing here it sounds incredible. The title track brings me back to Gza Cold World and thats the vibe I’m always after. King Author is a master of his craft and just keeps getting better. Theres a listening session for this tonight via his bandcamp at 7:30pm so tap in to that and buy the album here.
3rd Party Ops in short, are operations outside of the established order. King Author is painting a dystopian rebel visual, without sacrificing any of the craftsmanship he is known for. The soundtrack ranges from traditional blue collar hip hop to cinematic movie like scores of espionage. There is a wide spectrum of sounds present through out the project, however they are still cohesive.
Sonf of Tony drops this latest video called Son is a Bastard and its dope. I like the beat on this and Son’s flow is nice and different which is refreshing. Be on the lookout for this cat.
Power a behind the scenes member of Wu-Tang Clan has passed away. He executive produced every Wu-Tang album, he was the founder of Wu Wear and is the brother of Killarmy member Killa Sin. He will be missed RIP POWER.