Shabazz Palaces

An Interview With Ishmael Butler of Shabazz Palaces

Staley Sharples speaks to Ishmael Butler of Shabazz Palaces about the loss of originality among creatives, their latest album Exotic Birds of Prey…

Jun 11, 2024 • Staley Sharples

The Last Don: The Return of Shabazz Palaces

Chris Robinson explores the astral plane of the Seattle rap legend's fifth LP under the Shabazz Palaces name.

Apr 21, 2020 • Chris Robinson

A Long Lost Interview With Ishmael Butler of Shabazz Palaces

Around the release of Black Up, Matt Shea spoke with the Shabazz Palaces frontman about his creative process, his chemistry with instrumentalist and…

Feb 28, 2019 • Jeff Weiss

Greetings, Earthlings: Shabazz Palaces Return with "Shine a Light"

Will Schube takes a look at the new single from Shabazz Palaces.

Apr 26, 2017 • Will Schube

"I Know all that Shit Comes and Goes": An Interview with Ish Butler

Zilla talks with the legendary Ish Butler about his early days in Digable Planets, his favorite books, and creating art ahead of its time.

Sep 5, 2016 • Zilla Rocca

Stay Woke: George Clinton, Flying Lotus, Shabazz Palaces and Thundercat Blast Off

You already know...

Sep 28, 2015 • Jeff Weiss

We're Not Worthy: Shabazz Palaces Transmit

Crater-causing music from the Seattle duo for the Adult Swim Singles series.

Aug 18, 2015 • Thomas Johnson

Frank N Beats Mix 008

Aaron Frank's latest mix feature's the latest slaps from hip-hop and the best bloops from electronic music

Feb 24, 2015 • Jeff Weiss

Cool Blast Mega: Shabazz Palaces "Ham Sandwich"

Zilla Rocca is catchy, yes.

Jan 7, 2015 • Zilla Rocca

Frank N Beats Mix 007

Aaron Frank is a hybrid Black Messiah/Black Hippy

Dec 16, 2014 • Jeff Weiss

The Top 50 Albums of 2014 #25-1

In the conclusion of a special two part series, the Passion of the Weiss staff crown their top albums of 2014 and learn the value of friendship…

Dec 12, 2014 • Staff

Crowns Down: Shabazz Palaces "Lese Majesty"

Peter Holslin wrote this from his vacation home on Mars

Aug 18, 2014 • Peter Holslin

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