Faux Real

Great (Fake) Moments in Seattle Hip-Hop History

As MOHAI opens its Legacy of Seattle Hip-Hop exhibit, we look at some less fact-checked moments that defined the scene.

08/31/2015 By Seth Sommerfeld

Get Through the Grind

Monday Morning Pick-Me-Up: Seahawks, Sleater-Kinney, Golden Globes

A blast of pop culture to help you start your week

01/12/2015 By Seth Sommerfeld

Seattle Sound

Top 10 Seattle Albums of 2014

From the Seattle Symphony to Shabazz Palaces to Tacocat, the best local music the year had to offer

12/29/2014 By Seth Sommerfeld

Icons of Style

Shabazz Palaces Shades

Want to look like Ish and put some money into the community? Get the word on this formerly local Budapest-based upcycled LP sunglasses situation.

08/15/2014 By Laura Cassidy

Morning Fizz

Morning Fizz: Red/Green Alliance

Caffeinated News & Gossip featuring robocalls, connections, donations, and recordings.

08/04/2014 By Morning Fizz

Seattle Sound

Album of the Month: Shabazz Palaces' 'Lese Majesty'

The Sub Pop hip-hop returned in July to take us on another cosmic voyage

08/01/2014 By Seth Sommerfeld

Local Talent

A Fiendish Conversation with Shabazz Palaces' Ishmael Butler

The experimental Sub Pop hip-hop duo returns with 'Lese Majesty'

07/29/2014 By Seth Sommerfeld

Identity Politics

Go See: Your Feast Has Ended at the Frye

The important new show looks at traditional adornment and personal style via couture techniques, vintage clothing, and basketball jerseys.

06/13/2014 By Laura Cassidy

Concerts

Ticket Alert: Shabazz Palaces and THEESatisfaction, Deck the Hall Ball

Plan now for these sure-to-sell-out shows.

10/10/2012 By Seattle Met Staff

Tonight

Shabazz Palaces' Big Show

2011's most anticipated homecoming gig.

10/21/2011 By Josh Feit

Arts & Culture

Shabazz Palaces Post of the Day

The New Yorker's Frere-Jones digs Shabazz Palaces.

08/23/2011 By Erica C. Barnett

Arts & Culture

Today's Shabazz Palaces Post

I wish Shabbaz Palaces was playing.

07/22/2011 By Josh Feit

Arts & Culture

Today's Shabazz Palaces Post

Re: The centerpiece songs of Shabazz Palaces' masterpiece set.

07/21/2011 By Josh Feit

Arts & Culture

Today's Shabazz Palaces Post

Re: Song 3 on Black Up, the local hip hip masterpiece by Shabazz Palaces.

07/20/2011 By Josh Feit

Arts & Culture

Today's Shabazz Palaces Post

Re: Song 2 on Black Up, the local hip hip masterpiece by Shabazz Palaces.

07/19/2011 By Josh Feit

Arts & Culture

Shabazz Palaces Post of the Day

Re: Track #7 on the local masterpiece by Shabazz Palaces.

07/15/2011 By Josh Feit

On Other Blogs

Pitchfork: Grandy Defines the Shabazz Palaces Moment

Leave it to a local writer to capture a great musical moment for Seattle in the national press.

07/13/2011 By Josh Feit

Arts & Culture

Shabazz Palaces the "Audacious Progressive Fringe."

New York Times pop critic raves about Shabazz Palaces' debut.

07/05/2011 By Josh Feit

Arts & Culture

Jonathan Cunningham's 2009 Top Two: D. Black and Shabazz Palaces

01/02/2010 By Jonathan Cunningham