Peace.

I’m headed out to sea aboard one of the Norwegian Cruise Ships. I’ll be gone til mid September so unfortunately I won’t be able to update as regular since I’ll be on the water the entire month. Please continue to support the dope parties in Philly as some really talented DJs will be sitting in for me at the residencies. I’ll see everyone soon!

Here is another installment in D-Nice’s True Hip Hop Stories series. In previous clips, he has interviewed Big Daddy Kane, Special Ed, Buckshot, Monie Love and more speaking about their classic recordings and appearances. You can catch more True Hip Hop Stories here. Certified dope.

True Hip-Hop Stories: Pharoahe Monch from D-Nice on Vimeo.

In this episode of True Hip-Hop Stories, Pharoahe Monch discussed the making of the Rawkus classic recording “Oh No” featuring Mos Def and Nate Dogg.

Well to say that our trip to Brazil was eventful would be an understatement. It was quite a journey and although it’s a nice place to visit, I’m just glad to be back. The circumstances were just way beyond what I’ve ever experienced on the road. And I was convinced I just about experienced it all. From Continental Airlines being extremely difficult although we followed all the protocol for traveling to the cancelled show that we missed from not making it to Sao Paulo in enough time, to the police that were called to our hotel because there were too many black Americans sitting in front of it, it seemed to be one thing after a friggin nother. By the time, I sat on my bed at home in Philly, I couldn’t even move anymore. Traveling is not always what it’s cracked up to be. And as I prepare to leave once again this week, I just hope my trip to the Bahamas is safe and uneventful. I’ll update when I have internet access.

Daud, Kia Sakz, Luciana, Hezekiah, Me. (Photo | Playmo)

Here are some more photos taken with my Evo camera. Not the best but you get a general idea.

I don’t care what y’all say. Usher’s alright with me. Check out the Stevie cover below. You may have to arrow to the right in order to access it. Awesome.