Entries in Tribute (42)

Wednesday
Feb292012

Mystro - I Know U Got Sole (Video)

Featuring the amazing Ellis Cooper, here are the visuals for Mystro & DJ DSK's tribute to Eric B & Rakim's all-time classic from 1987. Sick concept, sick track, and Miss Cooper...no words.

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Wednesday
Feb222012

Jay-Z pays tribute to The Notorious B.I.G. (Live @ Carnegie Hall, NYC)

During his performance at the Carnegie Hall in NYC last night, Jay-Z took to the balcony to pay tribute to his good friend and fellow Hip-Hop legend, The Notorious B.I.G. This is amazing.

Sunday
Feb192012

Kirk Whalum - They Say It's Wonderful

Grammy winning Saxophonist Kirk Whalum, in the role of the great John Coltrane, brings in a trusted ally brother/vocalist Kevin who assumes the role of Johnny Hartman in a recreation of the memorable 1963 duet recording. A beautiful tribute, buy HERE.

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Sunday
Feb192012

Stevie Wonder - Ribbon In The Sky (Live @ Whitney Houston's Funeral)

Shortly following Kevin Costner's heartfelt speech, the legendary Stevie Wonder took to the piano to perform a stunning reworked version of his classic 'Ribbon In The Sky' as a tribute to the late Whitney Houston. The two were good friends, and apparently this was one of her favourite songs. Amazing, simply amazing.

Monday
Feb132012

Jennifer Hudson - I Will Always Love You (Live @ The Grammys)

Jennifer Hudson took to the stage at the Grammys last night to perform a mind-blowing rendition of 'I Will Always You' in tribute to the late Whitney Houston. Her music will forever live on through people like Miss Hudson.

Sunday
Feb122012

Twista - Whitney Houston Tribute

Chicago-born rapper Twista comes through with a heartfelt tribute to Whitney Houston, which is produced by The Legendary Traxster. Traxster samples the iconic hook/chorus from the classic 'I Will Always Love You', and Twista leaves open 16 bars for any other fellow rappers who want to lay a verse and pay their respects. R.I.P. Whitney, you'll be sorely missed.

Saturday
Feb112012

?uestlove - J Dilla Tribute Mix

Yesterday marked the 6th anniversary of the passing of the late James Yancey, better known to most as J Dilla or Jay Dee. To pay tribute ?uestlove, one of Dilla's close friends and long-term collaborators, has put together this stunning hour long mix, which was premiered on Hot 97.

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Tuesday
Feb072012

R.I.P. Big Pun (November 10, 1971 - February 7, 2000)

On the same day we say Happy Birthday to J Dilla, it's also 12 years today since the late Big Pun passed away following a heart attack at a hotel in New York. One of the most most under-rated MCs of all-time. Two legends gone too soon...

Tuesday
Feb072012

Happy Birthday J Dilla

Today would have been Jay Dee's 38th birthday. Anyone who knows me, knows what his music means to me, so nothing else needs to be said here. Gone too soon...

Monday
Feb062012

Happy Birthday Bob Marley

Today is February 6th 2012, which would have been Bob Marley's 67th birthday. The Jamaican Reggae singer passed away at the tender age of 36, but is still seen by many as one of the greatest recording artists of all-time, and when you listen to tracks such as '3 Little Birds', you can see why. Rest in power, Bob.

"Don't worry, about a thing, 'cause every little thing is gonna be alright..."