New music video from Ahmad Ali Lewis: "Nig Can't Tell Nunt"

I follow Cypress Hill's B-Real on twitter, which is where I saw this music video by Ahmad Ali Lewis. As I do with all of B-Real's tweets, I check the links to see what he's posting or talking about. He posted this music video so I gave it a look and listen. I'm so glad I did.

Besides being one of the best hip hop songs I've heard lately, I learned Ahmad Ali Lewis is the same Ahmad that created one of my favorite hip hop songs of all time back int he '90s, "Back In The Day." Ahmad sounds way different now, but that's to be understood as the dude is older now. He's still lyrically on point and a great story teller. That's the kind of hip hop I always loved, not this bullshit you hear today. I'm now eagerly awaiting for Ahmad's album which drops in August according to his twitter. If he puts it out on vinyl, I'll trip.

New interview with Sen Dog of Cypress Hill

I'm still waiting for time travel to be invented so I can show my junior high self this picture and interview I did with Sen Dog from Cypress Hill. I sat down with Sen Dog when they came through Austin and we had a good talk about everything from his personal health, his yard sale and their new album, Rise Up. Not much more can be said that hasn't been said about Cypress Hill already, but this was definitely one of my favorite interviews I've ever done. He was open, honest and even funny at times. Check out the interview online at Austin Vida here:

Cypress Hill's Sen Dog on 'Rise Up' and 20 years of hip hop dominance

Hip Hop Legends Cypress Hill tonight at Stubb's

Armada Latina (feat. Pitbull and Marc Anthony)

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My favorite hip hop group of all time, Cypress Hill, swings by Austin Thursday night for a big concert at Stubb's. Nothing, other than a At The Drive In or Rage Against The Machine reunion, can make me happier. They are touring to support their new album, Rise Up, which includes the summer anthem "Armada Latina". This is their best radio single in years, maybe ever. When you get Pitbull and Marc Anthony on the same track with you, backed by Eric Bobo's percussion and such, you have a smash single. I have already heard a bunch kids with "Armada Latina" as their ring tone.

Tickets are still available through Front Gate Tickets here: http://tinyurl.com/dahillatstubbs.


The show starts at 7:00pm. Hyro da Hero opens up.

New Interview & Video with B-Real now online at Austin Vida

I recently fulfilled a childhood dream of mine when I not only met the legendary B-Real, but also interviewed him for Austin Vida. He was here in Austin touring with Bizzy Bone from Bone Thugs-N-Harmony. B-Real was supporting his solo album, Smoke N Mirrors.

That day was also a special day because it was my good friend Ajay's birthday. I never had a birthday with a hip hop legend, but I was glad for him. We even did birthday shots with B-Real, Sick Jacken (Psycho Realm) and their crew. I never do shots or drink anything not marked "Lone Star", but it was a special occasion. If only someone would hurry up and invent time travel. I'd go back to visit 8th grade me in Cincinnati (where I lived at the time) and tell me about that night.

I hate to sound like such a fan boy, but Cypress Hill turned my world upside when I was a kid. When I first got my own adult stereo, CD player and all, I owned only three CDs. Those three were 1) Pearl Jam's Ten 2) The Red Hot Chili Peppers classic Blood Sugar Sex Magic and 3) Cypress Hill's self titled debut. "Latin Lingo" was the song that I used to play on repeat, now that I had that ability to do so without rewinding a cassette tape. Remember....it was the early '90s.

To check out the greatness that is B-Real, check out this montage Ajay filmed and edited from his show at The Mohawk. B-Real does some Cypress Hill hits along with some tracks off of Smoke N Mirrors.



Click here to check out the interview and live video featuring B-Real on Austin Vida

B Real & Bizzy Bone at Mohawk

This Thursday, June 18th, I get to go back in time to when Hip Hop was good. Two MCs from two of my favorite groups of all time take the mic at Mohawk for the "Unite The Mic Tour". B Real from Cypress Hill (Insane In The Brain, Hand of The Pump, Latin Lingo, etc) and Bizzy Bone from Bone Thugs 'N' Harmony (Crossroads, 1st of Tha Month, etc) are now promoting new solo projects. Here is the info for the show:

Venue: Mohawk - 912 Red River Austin, TX

Doors/Show Time: 9:00pm/10:00pm

Tickets: Advance $18-GA DOS-$20 GA

Tickets available through Front Gate Tickets

All Ages Welcome!

Check out a couple of quick videos from Bizzy and B Real: