Legends of Ska is a documentary film focusing on the sights & sounds of Jamaica during the early 1960s. As the precursor to Reggae, Ska is a mix of Jazz, R&B, and many other styles of music, which continued to make a huge impact far from the island's shores.
Ever wanted to be in shoot out in the old West? No? Well, have you ever wanted to provide the soundtrack for one? Well, apparently the guys of soul-funk outfit the Budos Band did. At least, that’s what I figured after checking out the ill-as-hell visuals for brassy explosion “Unbroken, Unshaven”. This is without a doubt the best video you will watch today and, who knows, it might give you a reason to check out the Budos Band’s latest album, Budos Band III. Yeah, do that.
After all the controversy surrounding the A Tribe Called Quest documentary its officially being released in New York and Los Angeles beginning July 8. It will then continue on a nationwide release opening in 32 major cities from July 22 to August 12. Michael Rapaport just premiered the exclusive trailer for the documentary featuring Common, Pharrell, Questlove and Pete Rock among others.