Live Music and Art Photography to celebrate the Chivas Life Sep 6, 2008
DJ Ge-ology and New York- based rap legend Pharoahe Monch will rock the studio with live music and art performances and French VJ Maotik will feature a continuous creative short film designed for the event. Celebrated local artist Justin Lo will perform solo as well as cross-over with Ge-ology and late night DJ sets will pump out the hottest sounds to keep the invited guests on their feet, spreading the Chivas life spirit in Hong Kong. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Jay-Z Leads Parade Of Guests At Rock The Bells Aug 5, 2008
Also making surprise appearances were Busta Rymes, EMPD, Talib Kweli, Pharoahe Monch and Slick Rick. With a live band in tow, Nas' hits-heavy set went to another level when Jay-Z appeared for rousing versions of "Black Republican" from 2006's "Hip-Hop Is Dead" and "Success" from Jay-Z's 2007 album "American Gangster.". (Billboard.com)
Nas Brings Out Jay-Z; A Tribe Called Quest Come Home For Monumental Rock The Bells Stop Aug 5, 2008
Pharoahe Monch and Talib Kweli held Mos Def down during his set. Cappadonna really no big surprise appeared with Ghostface and Raekwon the Chef during their show. (VHI.com -- Music News)
Police keep the beat at Good Vibrations Feb 17, 2008
Also playing were Cypress Hill, Pharoahe Monch the Rapture and Calvin Harris. There was a heavy police presence at the festival following the death last year of 20-year-old dance teacher Annabel Catt from a lethal reaction to the drug PMA, sometimes sold as ecstasy. (Sydney Morning Herald)
Awards show is out-of-touch, embarrassing Feb 11, 2008
More recently, some of artists who made excellent albums in the past year were either ignored (Kings of Leon, The National, Nick Lowe, hip-hop visionary Pharoahe Monch, Mali's Tinariwen and San Diego's Pinback) or relegated to minor categories (Robert Plant & Alison Krauss, Bjork, LCD Soundsystem and National City-bred music maverick Tom Waits). But who'd expect more from an event that has been marred by repeated embarrassments since being launched in 1959. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Woodies Recognize Bands You've Never Heard Of - And A Few You Have Nov 13, 2007
Queens-based MC Pharoahe Monch once said, "It's better to go wood in the hood than gold around the world." What Monch meant by this was that it's better to have the respect and love of the people than to sell records. This is what the MTVU Woodie Awards are all about. (The Daily Campus, CT)
Dupri's diary Oct 13, 2007
Check out Outkast ATLiens track 14 13th Floor/Growing Old or Goodie Mob s Soul Food or Pharoahe Monch That s the Hip-Hop I love. Thanks to BET for bringing the awards to Atlanta. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Rap's thoughtful side at Rock the Bells Aug 30, 2007
text size Pharoahe Monch released Desire this year, the follow-up to 1999's Internal Affairs ... 29, 2007 12:00 AM The Rock the Bells Tour features an all-star line up of talent, including Wu-Tang Clan, Nas, Talib Kweli, MF Doom, Pharoahe Monch, Immortal Technique, Slum Village and Phat Kat ... Not that it bothers guys like Pharoahe Monch much. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Whats Playing and What$ $elling Aug 29, 2007
Pharoahe Monch , Desire (Umvd Labels). 6. (City Pages)
For Whom the Bottom Line Tolls Aug 22, 2007
ROCK THE BELLS includes performances by Wu-Tang Clan, Nas, Talib Kweli, Pharoahe Monch, Immortal Technique, Jedi Mind Tricks, and MF Doom, on SATURDAY, AUGUST 25, at MYTH NIGHTCLUB; 651. 779. (City Pages)
Wu-Tang Returns Aug 12, 2007
RZA points out that Nas himself is part of the Rock the Bells tour, whose lineup also features Rage Against the Machine, plus others including Cypress Hill, the Roots, Mos Def, Talib Kweli, EPMD, Pharoahe Monch, MF Doom, Hieroglyphics and Blackalicious ... Rock the Bells Festival featuring Rage Against the Machine, Wu-Tang Clan, Cypress Hill, the Roots, Nas, Mos Def, Talib Kweli, EPMD, Pharoahe Monch, MFDoom, Hieroglyphics, Blackalicious, Murs 3:16, Sage Francis, Immortal Technique, Jedi Mind... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Review: Rock the Bells at Randalls Island Jul 30, 2007
The day's most entertaining acts used live musicians to give their performances extra spark -- the reunited rap-rockers Rage Against the Machine, the legendary Public Enemy, up-and-comer Pharoahe Monch, and the current generation's most consistently inventive act The Roots, whose nine-piece band even included a tuba. Rage Against the Machine, reunited after seven years, sounded like it had never been apart, even though the world, musically and politically, is completely different. (Newsday -- Entertainment)
A Backstage Look at the Raw Beginnings of Hip Hop's Biggest Event: Rock the Bells Jul 28, 2007
The five-week long hip-hop extravaganza, hosted by freestyle legend Supernatural and Rahzel, "The Godfather of Noyze," will also include performances by Cypress Hill, UGK, Talib Kweli, Pharoahe Monch, David Banner, Immortal Technique and Jedi Mind Tricks. The DVD release is supported by an extensive online, print, trailer and radio marketing campaign. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Pharoahe Monch digs back up from the underground Jul 3, 2007
And no one knows better than Pharoahe Monch, who released his last album in 1999. Fresh from his acclaimed group, Organized Konfusion, Pharoahe tailored his debut as the midpoint between his backpacking brethren at Rawkus and the gun clapping rhymers of the mainstream. (The Daily Lobo, NM)
Madden NFL 08 Soundtrack Revealed Jun 29, 2007
Airbourne - Runnin' Wild Atreyu - Becoming Brother Ali - Whatcha Got Daddy Yankee - Impacto Datarock - The New Song Earl Greyhound - S.O.S. Enter Shikari - OK, Time For Plan B From Autumn To Ashes - Daylight Slaving HE**YEAH - You Wouldn't Know Jupiter One - Countdown MIMS - Cop It Murs - Dreadlocks O-Solo - Monsta Operator - Soul Crusher Ozzy Osbourne - I Don't Wanna Stop Pharoahe Monch feat. Showtyme - Desire Pitbull feat. (IGN PC Games)
Timberlake/Timbaland, QOTSA, Swizz, Daddy Yankee Rock 'Madden 08' Soundtrack Jun 29, 2007
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Full Story from Daily Texan Jun 27, 2007
U-WIRE.com/CD REVIEW: Pharoahe Monch resurrects rhyme on masterly 'Desire ... CD REVIEW: Pharoahe Monch resurrects rhyme on masterly 'Desire ... Pharoahe Monch's latest effort, "Desire," serves as a resurrection for lyrical music, and is an artful masterpiece crafted by intricate rhymes and intelligent content. (U-Wire.com)
Pharoahe Monch's Long Awaited Sophomore Solo Album Desire In Stores Today Jun 27, 2007
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Acclaimed rapper Pharoahe Monch releases his highly anticipated sophomore album Desire (SRC/Universal Motown) today, June 26, 2007 ... "I've never been so free with my creativity before," says Pharoahe Monch about his new album ... Pharoahe Monch will perform alongside Rage Against The Machine, The Roots, Public Enemy, Wu Tang, Nas, and more on July 28th & July 29th in New York City, August 11th in San Bernardino, CA, and August 18th in San Francisco, CA (more dates in... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Listen Up: Heed the voice of this Pharoahe Jun 26, 2007
Pharoahe Monch's "lyrical complexity, vocal intensity and thematic depth" have Steve Jones raving in a four-star lead review ... Pharoahe Monch, Desire: * * * * Underappreciated rap ruler. (USA Today -- Life)
Record Reviews Jun 26, 2007
Pharoahe Monch - Desire (*** 1/2 out of *****). Pharoahe Monch has been reading up on his history since his last record and solo dbut, 1999's Internal Affairs. (Daily Iowan, IA)
Pharoahe Monch: Desire Jun 24, 2007
Pharoahe Monch: He Will Storm Top 40 Next ... Those stopping by the MySpace music main page over the last couple days have no doubt seen the invite to listen to Pharoahe Monch s new album, Desire ... But if we can do Shop Boyz in the Top Ten, we can certainly find room for Pharoahe Monch in the tiny little club of hits as well. (Suite101.com)
Hip-hop gets its sense of humour back Jun 16, 2007
Pharoahe Monch's first record in eight years marks the return of witty rap, says Angus Batey. Pharoahe Monch's sales record is modest, but his music makes up in resonance and impact what it may lack in commercial clout ... Party friendly: Pharoahe Monch says he wants 'to have fun and try to make people laugh a little bit. (Telegraph.co.uk)
Concert Update Jun 8, 2007
Rock the Bells 2007 featuring Wu-Tang Clan, Nas, Cypress Hill, Talib Kweli, Pharoahe Monch, M.O.P. featuring Hevi Medal, Immortal Technique, Jedi Mind Tricks, Vinnie Paz, Stoupe & The Enemy of Mankind. Hosted by Supernatural, Rahzel, Hi-Tek. (Boston Globe -- Living)
Hip-hop hooray! Big concert Aug. 4 Jun 2, 2007
Big concert Aug. 4 - 06/01/2007 - MiamiHerald (The Miami Herald)
Helter swelter May 1, 2007
Neo-R&B singer Pharoahe Monch took a different tack during his Saturday afternoon set, telling his audience: Make some noise for me. It's (expletive) hot up here. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival: Day 2 Apr 30, 2007
Performers: Tisto, Red Hot Chili Peppers, the Arcade Fire, Kings of Leon, Travis, Regina Spektor, Fountains of Wayne, Pharoahe Monch, the Good the Bad and the Queen, Gotan Project, Blonde Redhead, Ghostface Killah, the Decemberists, the New Pornographers, Jack's Mannequin, The Frames, The Rapture, LCD Soundsystem, Justice, Busy P hdi, MSTRKRFT, DJ Heather, Steve Aoki, Black Keys, Sparklehorse, Ozomatli. Peter Bjorn Hot Chip, the Fratellis, the Cribs, Fields, Cornelius, Mike Relm, Girl Talk,... (Variety)
Red hot Coachella ~ Chili Peppers, Rage, Bjork headline music fest Apr 26, 2007
Hot Chip, MSTRKRFT, Peter Bjorn Ozomatli, Ghostface Killah, Fountains of Wayne, Jack's Mannequin, Sparklehorse, The Night-watchman, Roky Erickson xplo-sives, Cornelius, CocoRosie, Andrew Bird, The Frames, The Fratellis, Justice, Pharoahe Monch, Fields, The Cribs, Girl Talk, The Chuck Dukowski Sextet, Mike Relm, DJ Heather, Yeva and Pop Levi. Sunday's line-up also includes Manu Chao Radio Bemba Sound System, Air, Happy Mondays, Paul van Dyk, Willie Nelson, The Roots, Crowded House, Kaiser Chiefs,... (Desert Entertainer, CA)
Jay-Z Goes To 'Rehab' With Amy Winehouse For 'Wicked' Remix Apr 26, 2007
But that's not why hip-hoppers from Jay-Z to Pharoahe Monch to Ghostface Killah have taken to the '60s girl-group sound of. Amy Winehouse. (VHI.com -- Music News)
Arctic Monkeys Sending for Timbaland and Mark Ronson Apr 7, 2007
" Following suit, lead vocalist Alex Turner -who in the past has shown admiration for hip hop artists such Pharoahe Monch - scoffed Timbaland is in every video. He is just standing there looking confused. Turners tirade did not stop there as he condemned Mark Ronsons new single, And let me tell you what I cant stand- the fucking R&B cover of Stop Me If You Think Youve Heard This One Before, before the boys trailed off topic in fashion and stated appreciation for breasts and chips... (RWD Online)
