On Tuesday night, Talib Kweli presented his latest album, Gutter Rainbows, to an intimate crowd of about 100 people at SNAP. “These songs were the songs from Prison of Consciousness, which is not ready yet, that I felt like needed to be out, needed to be heard, right now,” Kweli said of the track selection for Gutter Rainbows, “these are my favorite tracks of the moment.”

Not only did we hear the whole album from start to finish, Kweli also introduced each song and rapped along with some of his verses. Several of the album’s collaborators stopped by to show their support, including 88 Keys, Outasight and 6th Sense. Gutter Rainbows will be released on January 25, 2011. Prisoner of Consciousness is also slated for a 2011 release.

CLICK HERE to view photos from the night, and check out some nuggets of wisdom that Kweli dropped during his Q&A after the jump…

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Last Sunday, Donnis, Izza Kizza, 88 Keys and Kidz in the Hall kicked off the Crowd Control Tour with an explosive show at Highline Ballroom. Each artist delivered an engaging high-energy performance that kept the crowd going from start to finish. The camaraderie between the artists was clear – Izza Kizza popped in for a song during 88 Keys’ set, and Donnis joined Kidz in the Hall as they brought the show to a close. Other guest appearances included Spree Wilson, The Kid Daytona and Choc Mic, who helped Izza Kizza deliver a spirited performance.

Click here to check out photos from the night, and be sure to get Kidz in the Hall’s Land of Make Believe when it drops on March 9.

Full list of tour dates after the jump…

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Last week, Kidz in the Hall debuted the music video for “Jukebox”, the first single off their upcoming album, Land of Make Believe. “Jukebox” is co-directed by BBGUN’s Alex Bergman and Max Bohichik, who also helmed Kid Cudi’s breakthrough video, “Day ‘N’ Night”. Watch the video below, then click through to check out some exclusive behind-the-scenes photos of the shoot at Double Down Saloon.

Kidz in the Hall will kick off the Crowd Control Tour at Highline Ballroom on February 28 with 88 Keys, Izza Kizza and Donnis – get your tickets HERE. Land of Make Believe will be released on March 9. In the meantime, CLICK HERE to download the Reality Bites Mixtape, a collection of songs mixed by DJ Moon Dawg that includes tracks from Kidz in the Hall’s last album, The In Crowd (2008) and a few cuts from the new album.

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Last Tuesday Mick Boogie rocked the (Green)house for the LP Release Party of Re-Living Thing, his remix project with Peter Bjorn & John. Several artists that contributed to the album came by to show their support and celebrate the project. Bjorn Yttling, 6th Sense, Outasight, 88 Keys, The Kid Daytona, Double-O from Kidz in the Hall, and Vito from nVMe were just some of the artists and producers that were in attendance.

Mick Boogie, joined by Bjorn Yttling of Peter Bjorn and John, took over the decks at around 1 AM. Bjorn’s electro set was not only refreshing, but also innovative – he used a “Pacemaker” in lieu of a mixer. Mick Boogie’s set started off strong, with a live performance of “4 Out of 5” by 88 Keys, Outasight, and 6th Sense, who also remixed the track. Mick Boogie spun a healthy amount of hip-hop, and threw in several tracks from Re-Living Thing, including “Stay This Way” and “Lay it Down”. At around 3 AM, The Kid Daytona hopped on the mic for an impromptu performance of “I’m Losing My Mind”.

Special thanks to Ciroc Vodka for fueling the revelry. Be sure to check out Oliver Correa’s photos from the night, and if you haven’t already, click here to download Re-Living Thing.

On Friday night, MeanRed Productions hosted NYC Sub-Session, an event for applicants to the Red Bull Music Academy in London. Both informative and entertaining, the event featured live interviews with DJ Harvey, Gary Stewart and 88 Keys, and music by DJ Kingdom.

The featured surprise guest, Flying Lotus, was a great choice – his unique musical style and insights into the industry are the makings of an artist that will be around for years to come.

Click here to see photos of the event by Oliver Correa. Read more about Flying Lotus and listen to his essential mix after the jump…

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