If you find yourself taking a break from today’s summertime activities (or recovering from the weekend) take a moment to reflect on Memorial Day with some help from some of hip-hop’s finest.

A number of influential Hip-Hop acts will take part in City Parks Foundation’s 25th annual SummerStage concert series.

Pharoahe Monch talks to Combat Jack about ghostwriting for Diddy on Press Play and what it’s like working with that Puff budget, and how he challenged himself to make the collaboration work. (spotted @ Nahright)

AllHipHop.com has confirmed that Pharoahe Monch’s upcoming third solo LP W.A.R. (We Are Renegades) has found a home with Duck Down Records.