L.A. Times - Pop & Hiss — Veteran rapper/producer Q-Tip has inked a deal with Kanye West’s G.O.O.D. Music imprint. Best known as the frontman of iconic rap group A Tribe Called Quest, the Grammy Award-winner is currently working on his forth solo album, “The Last Zulu,”... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — by BBG The Jungle Brothers at SOB's last night via MuphoricSounds As expected, The Jungle Brothers DID bring out members of the Native Tongues (and others) last night at SOB's (2/7), but that did not include many of the "invited... more info

L.A. Times - Pop & Hiss — Though it’ll be making it’s home in New York this year, traveling music workshop the Red Bull Music Academy is giving L.A. artists a sample of its uber-exclusive program of lectures and discussions this Saturday at downtown's L.A. Ultra Lounge. more info

The Hip Hop Chronicle — The critically acclaimed Tribe Called Quest documentary “Beat, Rhymes & Life” will be screened at the Tricycle theatre in Kilburn tomorrow. Actor, and Tribe Called Quest fan, Michael Rapaport’s documentary charts the influential hip-hop group�... more info

The Hip Hop Chronicle — This was brought to my attention yesterday via Raj on my facebook. It slipped my mind to post it until I logged on to MK’s blog. FlipTheScript have unearthed audio of one of the last times A Tribe Called Quest were in London together. The year is 1... more info

Soul Sides — Charles Wright and the Watts 103rd St. Rhythm Band: What Can You Bring Me? From You’re So Beautiful (Warner Brothers, 1971) Craig G: Take the Bait From Now, That’s More Like It (Atlantic, 1991) A Tribe Called Quest: Rock Rock Ya’ll Fro... more info

The Hip Hop Chronicle — On Monday 28th November, Speaking Of…, is celebrating is the Caribbean Roots of Hip Hop with live spoken word performances and on stage interviews about the Caribbean heritage of the A Tribe Called Quest legend Phife Dawg and UK Hip-Hop Pioneer Rod... more info

Nialler9 — Highlights: Star Slinger, The Staves, We Cut Corners, Ikonika, Onra, Phife Dawg of A Tribe Called Quest, Monster Truck Gallery Fundraiser, Aeroplane and Thurston Moore. A list of recommended events taking place over the next seven days in Dublin.... more info

The Hip Hop Chronicle — A couple of hours ago, Phife Dawg performed at London’s KOKO venue. Following a screening of “Beats, Rhymes And Life: The Travels Of A Tribe Called Quest”, the rapper took to the stage to a sold out London crowd. In between performing Tribe hit... more info

Guardian Music — It used to be an embarrassment for the record industry. Now British rap is riding high with Dizzee, Tinchy, Tinie, Professor Green and Rizzle Kicks topping the charts. Even Simon Cowell is getting in on the act. Alexis Petridis reportsIt's mid-afte... more info