Unsung: The Female DJ Dammit!

Shouts to my homie, Dante who interviewed me for this documentary and of course all the ladies grinding!

Back Trackin' DMX - Stop Being Greedy

Maaan! This song still bumps! I would love to see DMX collab with 9th Wonder, Alchemist or something for 09! That would be dope! Where you at Earl?!

DJ Jamad & DJ Wreckonize Present: The Delivery Guys Mixtape

My folk DJ Jamad and DJ Wreckonize at it with the first installation of their mixtape collabo entitled The Delivery Guys hosted by DJ Don Cannon! Don't forget to check me out alongside DJ Jamad tonight on Sirius XM Hip Hop Nation on the Afromentals Mixshow @ 12 Midnight!



















The Delivery Guys Mixtape | Download Here

Swagger Like Her - Amanda Diva

She doesn't mention it here, but I remember Amanda from her Nickelodeon days on "My Brother And Me" which I am absolutely not afraid to admit that I loved all 13 episodes of that series! I met Amanda in the Bahamas at a DJ convention and must say that she is definitely one of the most chill people you will ever meet!

Thundercats Movie Trailer

This is fan made but a very well done trailer in my opinion of one of my favorite cartoons of all time, Thundercats! Hooooooooo! They used Brad Pitt, Vin Diesel and Hugh Jackman for the characters. I hope the real one is on the way!



Thanks WormyTV

Beyonce "Diva" Video

Nike Zoom W/ Kobe, Mike Epps & DJ A.M.

I hope they make the Yeezy's in boy sizes! I'm just saying!

Never Scared - Electro Remix

Once upon a time...well maybe back in '03 me and my homies would joke and laugh at the thought of crunk dance remixes and how they would sound...Now fast forward to '08 and the ultimate crunk record that started it all has gone digital! I fux wit it. Hard! I love this ish!


Never Scared Remix | Listen Here

Shouts to RJ @ White Boys Get Crunk!

What's Up For The Weekend - B.O.B

Legend, DJ Nice & DJ Green Lantern - Back 2 The Basics 2 (The Resurrection)

01. Ced Hughes & Emilio Rojas- Kick In The Door (Produced by The Kickdrums)
02. Raekwon & Special Ed - Hood Story (Produced by Huu Banga)
03. Curren$y - Got It (Produced by Monsta Beatz)
04. KiD CuDi - Can I Be
05. Nipsey Hu$$le - HoodStar
06. GoDChilD - Toast 2 Life (Produced by Black Friday)
07. Sha Stimuli - Next Up (Produced by J.Cardim)
08. The Kid Daytona - Lately (Produced by Ill Bomb)
09. Theo - Roberta Flack Revisit (feat. Dolly) (Produced by Flying Lotus)
10. Killer Mike - Grinding
11. Nino Bless - Murdera
12. Kardinal Offishall - Set It Off (Remix) (feat. Dr. Dre & The Clipse)
13. Novel - Noise (Produced by Breeze The Beatmachine)
14. Chip The Ripper - Moses Freestyle
15. D-Black - Hold Up (Gangsta Shit) (Produced by Illmind)
16. Fashawn - Freedom (Produced by Exile)
17. Joell Ortiz - Say No
18. Mickey Factz - OnSMASH (feat. CurT@!N$)
19. The Insomniaks - Crashin Whips
20. Mikkey Halsted - Karma (Produced by No I.D.)
21. Skyzoo - Catch Up (Produced by Ski)
22. Billy Danze - Undescribable (feat. Busta Rhymes)
23. Wafleek - The Hollows
24. Harlem’s Cash - Modern Day Malcolm (feat. Santogold) (The Government Remix)
25. A.Pinks - In My Own World (Bonus)

Download Here



On Smash

Ludacris On Chelsea Lately

Lil Wayne - A Milli Top Song Of The Year

MTV

NIKEiD Signature Series: LUDACRIS

NIKEiD Signature Series featuring Ludacris from Freshnessmag.com on Vimeo.

Xmas In Hollis Remixed For Ad

An interesting take on the classic "Christmas In Hollis." The creators of the Palm Pilot, Palm Centro, take the original and put a different spin on the record which is called, "Claus Anthem."

The song can be seen in their nation wide air campaign airing on a TV screen near you.



Thanks to Woooha

Mick Boogie Presents - Adele: 88

Fresh off the success of the internationally-acclaimed Viva La Hova, the MB team have reunited to introduce rock star Adele (nominated for 4 Grammy awards) to a whole new audience.

Adele's album 19 set trends and created influence in the pop, rock and international worlds. But what would happen if the vocals and instruments of 19 were combined with the hip-hop sensibilities of the late 1980s, considered by many hip-hop's golden age?

The result is the new release from Mick Boogie... Adele: 1988.

More than a mashup, it's a complete reinterpretation of Adele's album as only Mick Boogie and friends can do.

1) Chasing 1988: The Intro (f/ 6th Sense)
2) Day Dreams (nVMe Remix)
3) Tired (6th Sense Remix)
4) First Love (Remot Remix f/ Naledge)
5) My Same (Garbs Infinite Remix)
6) Melt My Heart To Stone (Kickdrums Remix f/ Big Pooh)
7) Cold Shoulder (Garbs Infinite Remix)
8) Right As Rain (nVMe Remix)
9) Make You Feel My Love (Remot Remix)

Download it here!

Press Play > Fashion Forward

Black Jesus Episode 5

Did I not lay down my life for you???? Ha ha!!

Kid Cudi & Asher Roth Freestyle

N.E.R.D. - Crashing Down Video

"It's over! leave it!"

Swagger Like Her - Rosario Dawson

While most men consider her their ultimate C.I.L.F. (easy one) I definitely consider Rosario Dawson to be one of the most coolest chicks ever on film and yes she is gorgeous! I was watching her make the TV promo rounds this week for her newest flick 7 pounds and so I've been checking out some of her movies in my DVD collection as of late like Deathproof and was very pleased to see that she played Ed Norton's babe in 25th Hour. Love Ed, but that's for another day!

The last time Rosario Dawson joined Will Smith on the big screen was in Men in Black II. Now she’s his leading lady in Seven Pounds, the wrenchingly emotional story of a man who puts his own life on the line to save the lives of strangers. Dawson stars as Emily Posa, Smith’s love interest with a deadly heart condition. As the odds of her survival become slim, they fall deeply in love. The actress did whatever it took to get it right, including extensive research on heart transplants, reflecting on her own mortality and working with a very nervous Will Smith.

Q: You really wanted this role, didn’t you?

A: I fell in love with her when I read the script, but I knew I was competing with a lot of other actresses who wanted to play her. So I didn’t mind doing auditions and putting myself out there to convince them that I needed to do this part because I felt like I understood who she was. I knew that I’d become a better actor for playing her.

Q: What connected you to her?

A: We were in the same body, Emily and I. She looked like me, she felt, in so many ways, like me, even though her heart was failing and I’m very healthy. I just admired her courage and determination to live life in spite of the fact that any day could be her last if she didn’t get a new heart.

Q: Was it unsettling to play someone who’s facing her own morality?
A: It wasn’t as scary, actually, as I thought it would be. I did a lot of research talking with patients who had congenital heart disease. It was really very profound to realize how close some of them were to their own morality. I already understood that from people in my own life who are HIV positive, seeing what that feels like for them. I’m 29 years old. If I was told I had six weeks to live, how would I deal with it? So I’m going to at least take what I know about my mortality and appreciate everything, like walking down the street and thinking about how easy that was for me to start running and all the other things that you take for granted.

Q: The good news is that you get a love scene with Will that’s one of the most intense he’s ever put on the screen.

A: It was at the very end of filming and I was thinking about how beautiful and fulfilling it would be. You know, girly kind of stuff because I’m a real romantic. And Will was like, ‘All right. We’re going to do this scene today. Woo!’ I went, ‘Calm down, we’re not about to play basketball.’ I had to get him to chill out because he was so nervous and actually very shy about doing all that intimate stuff. We joked about having his wife Jada there just to kind of help him out, which might have been a little weird. But it turned out to be a very sweet and really incredible moment between us.

Q: Did you connect with the idea of someone totally committed to changing the lives of others no matter what the personal cost?

A: I believe so much in the idea of strangers reaching out to each other and having a positive effect. It’s inherent in all the work that I do with groups like the Lower East Side Girls’ Club. I believe the ideas in this film are tremendously important to be shared on a large scale.

Q: Do you think of yourself as a good person?

A: We are judged every day. There are people out there who might think I’m a jerk and people out there who think I’m more than just an actress. Personally, at the end of the day, I think of myself as a good person. Do I think I’m perfect, though? Not by any stretch of the imagination. I’m always trying to be a lot better. And after a movie like this I definitely see where I could be stronger in that.

Q: You relocated from the Big Apple to Los Angeles. Are you getting used to it?


A: Basically, growing up as a New Yorker, the whole L.A. driving thing has been very new to me. I like driving a lot. I just really enjoy that space. I always take it as an opportunity to listen to music and check out the scene. But other drivers? I’ve been in situations where I’m driving and people start wading into my lane and cutting me off. And there was a woman painting her toenails as she was driving. It’s shocking to me what people do behind the wheel. I’m like, ‘I understand you’re bored and you think you can drive this route with your eyes closed, but you can’t.

Q: How do you feel about the way women are portrayed on the screen?

A: I see a lot of positive images. I’m just tired of all the movies like Saw where women are just the objects of brutality. We’re at war right now. And it’s really interesting that it seems like such a male-dominant thing. But there are a lot of women who are a part of the fight in Iraq, and people don’t ever really think about that.


Parade Magazine
pics courtesy of rosario-dawson.net

The Eminem/Jordan Shoe

Footage of Eminem talking about his Jordan 2 set to release on Flight Club. Rumored to be limited to 313 pairs, and set for release on Flight Club on Thursday December 18th for $110.

Text "Flight Club" to 23623 for an invitation code.



Woooha

Kid Cudi On The Air

Kid Cudi talks getting in the biz, Lil Wayne, Jay-Z and more on "Tha Sam Sylk Show" Z 107.9 in Cleveland, Ohio




Whutthafcuk, Slabup
& KidCudi

Kanye West SNL Performances 12-13-08

"Love Lockdown"


"Heartless"

Mark Morrison Feat. DMX - Innocent Man

Peter Rosenberg Presents: A DJ Premier Tribute

Peter Rosenberg pays tribute to Primo through the words of Common, Kanye West, Ludacris, EPMD and DJ Cipha Sounds.

Don Cannon, Asher Roth & No I.D. In The Studio

Ludacris On His Start In Hip Hop

9 Random Questions For Colin Munroe

We visit Colin Munroe while he works on his upcoming album @ DARP Studios in ATL. Let's get to know Mr. Munroe! Shall We?

1. Where did you lose your virginity?
Oh Shit! Lol! This could get me in a lot of trouble. Oh Man! Oh Shit! In my grandfather's attic!

2. Who has the better weed Vancouver or Quebec?
Vancouver

3. What's the best place to eat in Toronto?
John's Italian on Balwin Street.

4. What's your favorite cereal?
Raisin Bran. Keeps me regular!

5. Whose the better Canadian? Wayne Gretzsky or Bret Hart?
Wayne Gretzsky! No Contest!

6. In a fight who would win? Beyonce or Rhianna?
Beyonce, I think Rhianna's amazing but Beyonce would kick her ass!

7. Since you've been it Atlanta, what strip clubs have you been to?
Been to Cheetah's and the other one...Pink Pony!

8. Blue Jays or Maple Leafs?
Maple Leafs

9. Whose your favorite Hip Hop Producer?
9th Wonder

Questions submitted by Kaye Dunaway, DJ Jamad and DJ Wally Sparks
More with Colin Munroe on The Afromentals Mixshow this Sunday, Late Nite 12AM-2AM

Chacarron Macarron

This is a hit! I'm telling ya'll! Happy Friday!

N.E.R.D. - Sooner Or Later (Behind The Scenes)

Sooner Or Later - Behind The Scenes


BBC

Common Interview With Clinton Sparks

Common stops by Jammin' 94.5 in Boston to talk with the folk, DJ Clinton Sparks and drops a quick freestyle!



ClintonSparks.com

Masta Ace: True Hip Hop Stories

Masta Ace talks on his role in creating the legendary Juice Crew's "The Symphony"

Dubelyoo Gets Down

I've known Dubelyoo for a long time and have been fortunate enough to do a sitting with him drawing me for a couple of mixtape ideas. Glad to see his grind is paying off tremendously. This video features some fantastic pieces as well as the one's featured in Alicia Key's "Teenage Love Affair."

VIMBY - Dubelyoo

Vimby

Jean Grae, Talib Kweli, & 9th Wonder @ Fat Beats

Jean Grae Performs and signs autographs @ Fat Beats in NY alongside Talib Kweli and 9th Wonder for the release of Jeanius. I see you Evil Dee!

The Real Black List...Seriously?

Seriously? No, I mean seriously? I don't mean to sound like a bad Grey's Anatomy read over but...Seriously...

Now that Obama has been elected, a tipster inside a PR firm tells us, clients are demanding "an increased number of African Americans added to the guest list" at their holiday parties. In the spirit of hope! The email can't really be "verified," but appears genuine and is just too important not to share. This firm has even assembled an official internal "Diversified Holiday Guest List," in which they rank the top 10 acceptable black socialite attendees, in order of desirability. Uh... yes we can? After the jump, meet the fashion world's ten favorite African-Americans for Obama-era parties. Jesus christ:
Job descriptions and order of "desirability," from the PR firm's original list (NOT BY US):

1) Bonnie Morrison (PR Guru)
2) Genevieve Jones (Socialite)
3) Maggie Betts (Socialite)
4) Malcolm Harris (Designer/Activist)
5) Moises De La Renta (son of Oscar)
6) Kehinde Wiley (Artist)
7) Nicola Vassell (Deitch Gallery Director)
8) Rachel Roy (Designer/ Socialite)
9) Jason Campbell (Journalist)
10) Marc Baptiste (photographer)

Gawker

The Puma Reality Bag #2

PUMA Urban Mobility created 500 bags and considers it a work of art for the working artist. The royal blue leather tote with red spider accent contains a crayon box, business cards, USB stick, the 30 Americans catalog and lots of other goodies for the modern art enthusiast. For each bag sold, PUMA will donate $100 to the Contemporary Arts Foundation of the Rubell Family Collection and the Serpentine Gallery Education Programme. PUMA considers this their contribution to sports, fashion and lifestyle.

Giant Magazine

?uestlove On The Hottest MCs of 'O9

?uestlove talks to DJ Semtex on who will be the hottest MC of '09, Twitter and more!


DJ SEMTEX

The Noble Negro

Akon Says "You're Welcome" To Rappas Turnt Sangas

"As an artist, depending on who you are, you should never be in a situation where you feel threatened by another artist," As told to MTV recently "If anything, I embrace the fact that they're doing it. Music changes every year. I'm just happy [about] the fact that people are jumping on what we're already doing. I look at it like a tribute to what we're already doing, and I look at it like a compliment, really."

"I say 'you're welcome' every time I hear [rappers singing]...A melody has a way of describing [words], 'cause of the emotions that come with melody. Melody brings it out better than a bland vocal. It's easier to relate."

He also noted that he doesn't see the trend stopping anytime soon.
"I definitely think it will continue and grow. Hip-hop grew out of its element; it's literally a lifestyle now."

The fact that he says "You're welcome" is not a dig at Kanye West. Akon made it a point to compliment West on his latest project.

"With Kanye, you never know what to expect. He's not afraid to experiment. He's always had that open mind. That's how you have to be as an artist."

HipHopDX.com

Colin Munroe On The Afromentals Mixshow

Great news! You can now check me out on Sirius Satellite Radio on the Afromentals Mixshow with DJ Jamad starting next Wednesday 12 Midnight to 2AM on Hip Hop Nation Channel 40.

Here's a clip of our first up coming interview with Colin Munroe at DARP Studios in Atlanta, Georgia. Shouts to DJ Wally Sparks for the video footage who's also featured in the interview airing next week.

Eat Shit Die...For '09!

I love when Kanye goes off on a tangent...Kanye truly can do no wrong! Another funny clip courtesy of Yeezy. Thank you for providing me with my new F%@# off phrase for '09.

The Lonely Island - Jizz In My Pants

Them dudes @ SNL doing it once again. Cameos from Justin Timberlake, Molly Sims & Jamie Lynn Sigler. Funny as hell!



whutthafcuk.com

Clipse Feat. Pharrell - Still Got It For Cheap [Listen]

Production by Clinton Sparks

Common Dancing To UMC Remix

Common looks a bit stiff, but I'm sure Kerry Washington doesn't mind. Hmmmm?



Thinkcommon.com

Back Track: O.C. - Far From Yours

Happy Thursday!

And you better come back!

Quest Love's True Holywood Stories

I'm checking out Okayplayer.com via a link that DJ Wally Sparks sends me and thanks to ?uest, I'm staying up until 5am reading and basically LMAO at his first hand accounts of various meeting with almost any celebrity that you can name. One celeb story in particular stood out to me so much that it blew me away and that was his Will Smith episode...Unbelievable!


Will provided me with two of the most amzingest stories of my career.

Y2k at the white house.

and

the last january week of 06 in his crib.

my boy says you can judge the level of success someone has in hollywood by the amount of seconds it takes you to get from the gate of the entry to the actual house.

while doing 20mph it took 35 seconds.

imma just do the point system.

drove through the jurassic park gates
passed 3 city blocks. with 15 brownstone per block.
--yes a REAL neighborhood.
was told they fly family out there for reunions and stuff. makes it easier.
so even to live in his BROWNSTONE is a life achievement...let alone HIS crib
he has a stadium in which he does sunday Bball games with his boys/crew
(yes a real stadium with referees and a scoreboard bleachers, lockerooms and concession stands)
you step in the house and you notice the floor is MADE OF BUTTER LEATHER
the whole time im asking him "are we allowed to...step on this?"
his housekeeper gives you orange juice only to realize its 3 days old. and it MUST BE FRESH SQUEEZED.

you joke (what you got a grove and workers in the backyard?) only for jada to open the door to reveal a grove and workers in the back yard.

the spice rack and its fungshui'd color coordination is so impressive and big you yourself say this is a life goal for you wanna reach....

not have this spice rack.

just live here.

in this room

IN THE SPICE RACK!

but that aint it!


see the thing about other hollywood mansions are people come with this mentality sorta like chris rock explained: you always got one bag packed like you know you gonna be thrown out anyday now ---or you have this idea that you "might" go broke.

but not will smith.


he says he waited 7 years to make his dream spot. and even then he regrets the largeness of it cause how in the world can his kids be grounded growing up in literally the best built house in california?

i mean it is.

i asked him how do other cribs rate....like i know white people dont like or are as concerned as "shinning" as we are. so thus whereas maybe a megamillionare like steve jobs or even bill gates might have a nice sound system in his house....he aint gonna have the swagger to ball all out and make a nightclub built by the top university for deaf students in which the speakers/woofers vibrate on the floor....thus FORCING YOU to dance....so based on the black celeb ballin factor---ball players dont really got "taste" and just get tacky shit (i can verify this), and aint no black actor in the top bracket to really go all out and ball. and jada actually has taste so will only gives props to his only inspiration in the world of balling ass cribs: eddie murphy.

naturally i asked "what about MJ?"

will laughed and said mike cheats: "anyone can build disneyland....i mean if i was a big kid and wanted a house full of every videogame and trinket then perhaps.....but as far as build and structure (EVERYTHING is hand made so it feels like bedrock) Will wins.

his movie theater? this SHIZZZZNIT
he even has a "ghetto kitchen" built like the set of good times (they have 80% of their meals in there....and once you sit in there for about 20 mins you really do think you are in a "regular" spot.

his studio is nicer than most

his gym is nicer than most

his art collection

his lagoon/pool

all that shit sons anything beyond your wildest dreams....but this was the kicker that had me on some martin lawrence-seeing-eddies-bubble hill crib for the first time (mar started turning into a girl saying "ummm eddie can't you play more of your music? whuuuusup whuuusup whusssup with you?") was:

will: hey check this out (*grabs remote....presses a button....*then talks all normal like he aint about to change your life in less than 40 secs) yeah im really glad you like this house...alot of this art was handcrafted in africa when (35 seconds) i shot ali......even ali himself did this piece right here....

?: wow he is an artist (20 secs) too?

will: actually he was doodling on the table place napkins and i (15 secs) told him im taking this home to hang up....jada's mom has a balcony overlooking the living room on some queen of the castle shit...and over here.....ahmir?.....james?.....ahm (5...4...3....)

?: james?.............(*still standing in the SAME spot where the living room USED TO BE*).....james.....will.....um.......where did the walls just disappear to?.....and why are we suddenly outside?....how in blue hell did the walls just vanish like that and now we are friggin outside?

BALLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLIN!!!!!!!

More stories here.

Fuck You Luda!

Video for Ludacris "Everybody Hates Chris" off of "Theater of the Mind" in stores now.

Directed by Artemus Jenkins.

The History Of Loud Records

I interviewed Steve Rifkind during my stint on Orlando radio. I was nervous as hell and I'm a vet-tran nuggah so that was a wierd feeling!! I pulled it off without fail but interviewing someone I knew that was responsible for some of my most favorite rappers of all time was a bit overwhelming!

Part 1


Click again to show part 2

How Great Beats Come To Be

I love gatherings such as these. It's moments like these when the most ingenius beats come together! Here is a clip of DJ Jaycee and 9th Wonder cooking something up at a DTLR store in Charlotte, NC! Wonder what the end result will become! I love it.

Thanks to DJ Jaycee

The Cool Kids & Don Cannon In The Studio

The Beef Is Over?

I don't particularly care for beefs so I don't care to post 'em. But what's really up behind that Jeezy/Drama situation? Anyway it looks like T.I. and Luda are completely cool! Atleast for now!

Colin Munroe - Unsung Hero Mixtape

I here a plethora of influences from Dilla to John Mayer to Smashing Pumkins.

Produced in partnership with Sickamore; The Famous Firm, the mixtape was crafted over a two-month period in Dallas Austin's Atlanta-based recording studio, the project includes appearances by Wale, Mickey Factz, Joell Ortiz, Blaqstarr and Skyzoo and showcases Colin's wide-ranging influences, from a revox of Bob Dylan's "Who Killed Davey Moore" to a remake of Q-Tip's J-Dilla-produced "Fever". Munroe supplied the bulk of the production with additional contributions by Detroit's Black Milk and Dallas Austin.

Colin Munroe Unsung Hero Mixtape Download Here

Tracklisting:



In support of the mixtape, Colin has scheduled the following tour dates with Atlanta duo Proton. URB Magazine is the official media partner of the December 2 through December 6 dates.

12-02 Toronto, ON – Tranzac Club w. Proton
12-03 Los Angeles, CA – Viper Room w. Proton
12-04 New York, NY – Studio @ Webster Hall w. Proton
12-06 Atlanta, GA – Lenny's w. Proton & Spree Wilson
12-09 New York, NY – Highline Ballroom (supporting Wale, Mark Ronson(DJ Set) & KiD CuDi)
12-12 New London, CT – Hanafins Pub w. Flowers & Kain

Thanks to Onsmash.com

Unsung: The Slow Motion Video Sequence

Maybe they don't know...don't show...or don't care about the one video tool that was most responsible for hip hop's rise to fame. Like T-Pain's vocoder, I think the slow motion video sequence is feeling a bit betrayed by the way it has been used, abused and essentially left for dead by all that have beared the fruit of it's labor!

Sometimes I look back and reminisce about how the slo mo edit basically romanticized Hip Hop and truly made it the melodrama that it is now most famous for today. I decided to chronicle the rise and fall of the slow motion video sequence with a few of my favorite videos.

It all started around the year of 1993 as a quick edit motion to transition from on video set up to another as to give rap videos their seemingly effortless flow from one scene to the next as diplayed throughout Video A (one of the earliest videos known to use the effect):

Video A: Onyx - "Slam"

Video B seems to adapt the same principles as Video A yet expands upon the concept of delaying slow motion camera shots. You may notice the slow motion head nod or running scenes that are soon to become quite the staple in rap videos of the era.

Video B: Del The Funky Homosapien - "Catch A Bad One"



By mid 1994 the slow motion sequence is all but required in order to have your videos played on MTV or BET. Wu Tang Clan was most known to frequently adapt the special effect with videos like "C.R.E.A.M." and O'l Dirty Bastard's "Brooklyn Zoo" but it wasn't until Video C was released that it was used to perfection in almost every scene as to evoke raw emotion not unlike an Italian ganster flick!

Video C: Wu Tang Clan - "Can It Be All So Simple"





Now by this time the hip hop music video has become over saturated with the SMVS so much to the point that it's now spilled over into the R&B format and is a main stay for teeny bop singers as shown below in Video D.

Video D: Brandy - "Baby"




For a while, it seemed as if the SMVS was here to stay forever. That was until Video E came along utterly crushing dreams and annihalating fantasies of hip hop stardom for new rappers who heavily relied on the crutch of cool video tricks and were now left to fiend for a new way of achieving success for the "add slow motion and stir" video formula is now dead and buried along with many other tactical video manuevers to include the aforementioned "ill head nod," the group running scene and many more rap video image staples! R.I.P. courtesy of The Roots, 1993-1996.

Video E: The Roots - "What They Do"

Jay Z Feat. Santogold - "Brooklyn We Go Hard" Listen

This is the first single for the Notorious movie soundtrack out in January. Produced by Kanye West

Jay Z & Santogold - "Brooklyn We Go Hard"

Happy Anniversay Mom & Dad

Happy 30th Anniversary

Back Track: Bahamadia - Uknowhowedo

Common Feat. Kanye West - "Punch, Drunk Love"

It's nice to see they still got it! Just in case you still need another reason to pick it up when it hits stores December 9th. Production by The Neptunes.

F.I.L.A.

Fila "Melrose" hi-top for women!

Fila

Kanye Performs Love Lockdown On Letterman

Congrats to Kanye! 808's And Heartbreak is number one on Itunes! Already!

Female Sneaker Fiends

Karmaloop

Female Sneaker Fiend

Illa J - "We Here" Video

Video For Illa J "We Here" off of "Yancey Boys"

Idle Warship - "Black Snake Moan" Video

Q-Bert Launches Skratch University

DJ Q-Bert of ThudRumble has partnered with ArtistWorks, Inc to create Skratch University, which will be an online tutorial/video learning site dedicated to teaching turntablists worldwide the art of scratching.

Skratch University will take the community approach to learning through video submissions with Q-Bert stating, "It’s cool that Skratching has so many fans around the world and we can all be in one place now and learn from each other no matter where we live." Apparently the turntable wizard himself will even provide personal critique, advice, and homework assignments to motivated students.

Scheduled for an early 2009 launch date, Skratch University will provide aound the clock learning resources for anyone willing to shell out $60 for a 3 month membership… things should be very interesting once fully implemented.

See Skratch University for more info.

Cratekings.com

Let The Right One In - Movie Trailer

Some people have sneaker fetishes. I have a very pronounce fetish for horror flicks! Right, Jay?? I think I'm finally gonna attend Comic Con next year. Although the movie is in Swedish with English subtitles, it still looks like it's gonna be crazy and truly scary! It's about a twelve year old vampire girl. Foriegners make the most insane movies!

Pharrell "Rumor Has It" Listen

Could Pharrell or The Neptunes be working on a new album? Rumor has it that this track of the same name was supposed to be on Young Jeezy's album The Inspiration: Thug Motivation 101! We'll just have to wait and see!

Pharrell Williams Feat. Young Jeezy --"Rumor Has It"

Adidas Originals House Party

As part of a campaign celebrating Adidas’ 60th Anniversary, Adidas Originals assembled this video titled the “Adidas Originals House Party” celebrating 60 years of sole and stripes. This one minute spot includes appearances by Russell Simmons, DMC, Kevin Garnett, Missy Elliott, and David Beckham just to name a few.

nicekicks.com

Dirty Awards 2008 Hosted By David Banner

So as I promised here is more info on The Dirty Awards 2008 which is being hosted by David Banner and takes place at the Georgia World Congress Center November 24th.

Slated to perform:

Ludacris

Gorilla Zoe

Soulja Boy

Shawty Lo

Grand Hustle

Young Ralph

Rick Ross

Shop Boyz

Scheduled appearances by Trey Songs, Monica, Common and more...

After party is at E.S.S.O.s 1599 Memorial Drive Atlanta, GA 30317

For Dirty Awards Nominees Click Here

Who The F@#k Is B.O.B.? - Mixtape

00-B.o.B Intro
01-Im Dat Nigga
02-Generation Lost
03-There It Is
04-Double Bubble
05-B.o.B checking In
06-I’ll Be In The Sky
07-Service With A Smile
08-Wait Your Turn
09-POP
10-Eastside Skit
11-Eastside Tales
12-Atlanta Ga.
13-B.o.B Checkin In
14-Fuck You
15-Lonely People
16-Use Ur Love
17-Nigger18-Back Stabbers
19-Starship Stobelite
20-B.o.B outro
21-On Top Of The World
22-All I Know
23-Little Rascle

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M.I.A. To Honor The Memory Of DJ K-Swift

M.I.A will be teaming up with Unruly Records to celebrate the music legacy of DJ K-Swift with the release of DJ K-Swifts Greatest Hits on December 9th. Both Shawn Caesar & partner Scottie B say "We are happy to have such an eclectic and versatile artist such as M.I.A to host this album. Swift and M.I.A share similarities that go deep into the appreciation of club music and the movement that Swift personified for that club sound."

Khia Edgerton departed this life on July 20th, 2008. As a celebrated disc jockey, entertainer, and producer Swift was influential in the Baltimore radio scene. She produced and co-hosted shows including the Neke at Night Show and the Big Phat Morning Show on Baltimore's own WERQ. Known as "The Club Queen K-Swift" She pumped out volumes of club tracks and Dj'ed at various local parties and with major celebrities. In the late 90's, Khia flew under the wings of Shawn Caesar and Scottie B at Unruly Productions and became a client signing to Unruly Records. Within four years K-Swift released a series of 14 "Jump Off" edition CDs through Unruly Records, making her the face of Baltimore Club music. She was also the CEO of Club Queen Entertainment and Next Level a management company responsible for the signing of Young Leek to Def Jam Records. Swift was a member of the biggest DJ squads in the country: the "Violator All Star DJ's," as well as the all female squad "Murda Mamis." Her memory will never be forgotten for becoming the face of the Baltimore club scene and expanding that culture throughout the world.

We miss you, Swift!

Hip Hop Press

Platinum Pied Pipers (PPP) - Abundance

Album release date is January 20th.

Treats For Tuesday

Rihanna F. Justin Timberlake - Rehab

Coldplay & Jay-Z - "Lost"

Project Pat F. OJ & Three 6 Mafia - "Keep It Hood"

Alchemist F. Snoop Dogg, Pusha T & Jadakiss - "Lose Your Life"

Unsung: Brenda Bennett of Vanity 6

Do you realize that if it weren't for Brenda being a member of Vanity 6 poor white trash girls would not have a role model to look up too? Upon further consideration, one may conclude that Joan Jett would be considered for white trash iconic status, but the brunette hair has her at a disadvantage because we all know that only blondes can be skanks, right? Hmmm...something to think on.

But back to Brenda...yeah people will always be drawn to Vanity, though I don't think she cares anymore. However, she will always be considered a sex goddess. Susan, the chick with the teddy bear or "the innocent one" and Brenda was the chick that smoked and always reminded me of a combination of Dee Wallace (Cujo and E.T.'s mom) and Bonnie Tyler. All the 80's fanatics, you know what it is.

So I was going through some old vinyl and came across the Apollonia 6 album and to my surprise and delight Brenda is basically singing a majority of the songs on that album (yeah there were only seven tracks, but whatever!)

Now that I think about it, Brenda kinda looks like Courtney Love! Which further proves my point about being an icon for blondes with bright red lipstick and ripped fish net tights everywhere and Lil Kim. I also ran up on the Apollonia 6 video album that I never knew existed. The internet is a great place!

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Gym Class Heroes F. Estelle "Guilty As Charged" Video

I love the 70's cinema look!

T.I. - Akoo Photoshoot

DJ Drama & Lil Wayne -Dedication 3

1. Welcome Back
2. Dedication 3 f. Mack Mane, Willie The Kid, Gudda Gudda
3. What Else Is There To Do
4. Dick Pleaser f. Jae Millz
5. Ain’t I f. Jae Millz
6. You Love Me You Hate Me
7. Bang Bang f. Jae Millz, Gudda Gudda
8. The Other Side f. La The Darkman, Jae Millz, Gudda Gudda
9. My Weezy f. Shanell, Lil Twist & Tyga
10. A Dedication
11. She’s A Ryder f. Gudda Gudda
12. Still I Rise f. Nicki Manaj
13. Magic f. Gudda Gudda
14. Do’s & Don’ts Of Young Money
15. Whoever You Like f. Jae Millz & Gudda Gudda
16. That Was Easy
17. Get Bizzy f. Gudda Gudda
18. I Got That Gangsta f. La The Darkman & Willie The Kid
19. A Message To The DJ’s
20. Stuntin f. Drake
21. Dedicated
22. Put On For The Game f. Tyga & Gudda Gudda
23. Dedication 4

Link: DJ Drama & Lil Wayne - Dedication 3 -- MEGAUPLOAD -- STREAM

Purple Plaid

I usually don't dress to match. Meaning I don't like outfits that are already put together on the rack. It's just doing to much, but I do like these pieces! Plaid is really back!

Daaaaaaaaaaaang! (In the voice of Eddie Kane of The Five Heartbeats)

80's Purple.com

10 Reasons To Love Gap's New X-Mas Ad

10. The GAP actually remembered why they became so popular!

9. Eye Candy: Freddy Rodriguez. I can't get enough of him.

8. Jon Heder reprises some of his old Napoleon Dynamite moves.

7. Rainn Wilson (The Office) is a funny mofo!

6. Jason Biggs, Romany Malco & Freddy Rodriguez all dancing in unison.

5. Janelle Monae is getting her shine!

4. Romany Malco (40 Year Old Virgin & Showtime's Weeds) formerly of the ol' school rap group, The College Boys makes a return to his hip hop roots.

3. Flo-Rida's Gap Jingle really doesn't sound corny at all.

2. I actually want to shop at The GAP again!

1. Dixie Chick's lead singer, Natalie Maines doing the wop!

Too bad I won't be shopping this year. The economy is too f@#$ed up! Nice commercial though.

Christmas cards here I come! See more GAP ads here.

Erick Sermon Goes In

From the Tim Westwood show on BBC Radio! Wow! This makes me feel good! Like it's supposed to be done!

Q-Tip's Top 3 Rappers Of All Time

More Kanye...

Kanye talks to MTV about 808's and Heartbreak. Album in stores on November 24th.

Common Gets Nardwuar'd

Nardwuar the Human Serviette interviews Common in Vancouver BC, Canada on various topics such as his old stomping grounds, Bishop Don "Magic" Juan, Serena Williams and more.

J Dilla Vs. Prince in ATL

This flyer is dope! Check it out if you're in the ATL. My folk DJ Jamad, Artists Dubelyoo and Occasional Superstar will be on hand.

Digging In The Crates

Kanye West Ft. Young Jeezy "Amazing" Audio

Listen Here

Kanye West was on the Def Jam conference call today for short period of time. He took a break from a listening party he's got going on right now in the UK to talk to us American DJ's about 808's and Heartbreak, the album release date and such.

Speaking on 808's and Heartbreak, Kanye says, "Niggaz have given up making music on a Quincy Jones level...When I listen to Jimi Hendrix and The Stones and Lenny Kravitz...I'm trying to push my craft to a level where no nigga ever made it to...."

"For those hating cause I'm not rapping right now...Thank you for letting me sit on my therapuetic couch and get this off."

When asked about moving his album release date up he says, "The label moved the album up to get more Thanksgiving sales. I had nothing to do with that! I'm confident with it!"

The Unborn - Movie Trailer

Ok, I know this movie is going to be good. Not just good, scary!

"Writer/director David Goyer (Blade: Trinity, The Invisible, Batman Begins) gives a terrifying glimpse into the life of the undead in The Unborn, a supernatural thriller that follows a young woman pulled into a world of nightmares when a demonic spirit haunts her and threatens everyone she loves."

This movie stars one of my favorite actors, Gary Oldman. Plus a little eye candy with Idris Elba and Meagan Good. In theaters January 9, 2009. I can't wait!

Times Are Hard For Radio Folk!

I must say that I was a little less than suprised when I found out that Charlamagne Tha God was the latest casualty in the radio biz chaos! I speak from experience. It's nice to see that Wendy Williams will continue to support her ex-side kick by giving him guest appearances on her TV show!

Jay Z - "History" Listen

Yes We Did - Limited Edition Poster

Shepard Fairey and Moveon.org have teamed up to mark this moment in American history.

These commemorative prints mark Barack Obama’s historic victory and were designed by groundbreaking artist Shepard Fairey—the same artist who designed the world-famous, iconic “Hope” poster for Obama.

The prints signed by the artist will be available to those who donate $500 or more, while supplies last. The unsigned prints will be available to those who donate $80 or more, plus an additional $10 donation to cover shipping, while supplies last.

There are only 5000 limited edition posters available!

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Swagger Like Her - Santogold

This is an interview from Santogold did with Ray Tamarra of The Crusade, one of my fave sites!

Job history
Intern/Professional filer at dentist office (family friend)
Paid intern at my dad’s law firm (I got fired by my dad).
Volunteer for BEBASHI (Blacks Educating Blacks About Sexual Health Issues).
Intern for sculptor Selma Burke.
Intern for poet/writer Sonia Sanchez.
Intern at Ruffhouse Records.
Paid Intern at Sony/Epic Records.
Sales Clerk/Mixtape Hustler at WyldePytch Records in London, UK.
Executive Assistant for Senior VP Epic Black Music.
A&R Assistant Epic Records.
VP A&R Cheeba Records.
President of 2GEE Ltd. a virtual boutique, e-commerce website (almost made me a millionaire, but instead made me a pauper).
Wardrobe Styling Assistant.
Gallery Assistant/Art Handler at Philadelphia International Airport’s Art Exhibition Program.
President of She Writes Her Own Music, Inc. (my publishing company)

What inspires/motivates you?

Mountains, ocean, grace in NY, yoga, music, love, and chocolate.

What are your biggest challenges or the downsides of what you do?

Being broke, the hustle/struggle of trying to make it, not having enough time to do art, or do anything that matters most.

How do you balance your personal and professional life?

I tend to work until I literally can barely stand. Then I take a couple days where I do absolutely nothing. I don’t know how effective that method is. I’ve been trying to get back to doing yoga regularly, but it’s hard because when things get too hectic, everything not urgent falls to the sidelines. I’m a Libra, balance isn’t something that comes easy to me. It’s always the point, but rarely achieved.

What career achievement are you most proud of?

I don’t know yet.

What was your biggest personal/career mistake and what did you learn from the experience?
My biggest career/business mistake was spending my own money on my website business endeavor. You should always structure a business endeavor so that if it fails, you still have your own financial structure intact. My biggest personal mistake was probably somewhere in the love department.

Was there ever a time when you thought you might not succeed in what you’re doing? Please explain.

Every day. And every day I’m sure I will succeed. This industry is a constant mind fuck. Not recommended. It’s like a blessing and a curse to be an artist. This society does not value art anymore, it values celebrity. Talent no longer equals success, not that it ever really did, but at least those who succeeded were usually talented. And hard work doesn’t always pay off. The inspiration though, for me, lies in the people who are inspired by what I do.

Guiding principles?

A solid mental/spiritual foundation, a hard work ethic, and patience.

Birthday? Where you grew up? Where you went to school?

September 25th. I grew up in Philadelphia and went to Springside School, Central High School, Germantown Friends School, Wesleyan University, and Howard University.

Santogold

Kanye West "Heartless" Video

The Kickdrums And League Crew Collab On Mixtape

Cleveland stand up! If you're like me and like all types of music then this one is for you. Electronica meets Hip Hop! Kickdrums teams up with Mick Boogie and Terry Urban to present "Things Don't Change" in prepping for the release of The Kickdrums debut indie release, "Detached...At Ease" due this December.

THINGS DON’T CHANGE
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Tracklisting:
01 The Kickdrums & The League Intro
02 Bone Thuggish Ruggish Drums [Prod. By The Kickdrums]
03 The Kickdrums Feat. Doxx She Wants It
04 Black Kids Feat. Lil Wayne Not Gonna Teach Him (The Twelves Kickmix)
05 Fitt-e Interlude
06 The Kickdrums Love Is A Drug
07 The Kickdrums Love Is A drug (DJ Apt One Remix)
08 The Philadelphyinz Interlude
09 Lmfao Love Lockdown (Remix)
10 Kanye West Homecoming (Remix) (Dj Benzi’s Kanye Remix Album)
11 Ting Tings Shut Up And Let Me Go (LeftRight Remix)
12 The Reprieve One Kiss, One Lie [Prod. By The Kickdrums]
13 Verbal & The Kickdrums (Idiot Savant) Crazy Love
14 Estelle No Substitute Treasure Fingers (Remix)
15 MGMT, Justice & Kanye West Electric Touch
16 Verbal & The Kickdrums (Idiot Savant) Manifest Destiny
17 Kid Cudi T.G.I.F. [Prod. By The Kickdrums]
18 Weezer Trouble Maker (DJ Am Remix)
19 The Kickdrums Fading In And Out
20 Kid Cudi Ask About Me [Prod. By The Kickdrums]
21 Marky Come On Girl [Prod. By The Kickdrums]
22 The Kickdrums What Goes Up
23 Lil Wayne Lollirock [Prod. By The Kickdrums]
24 Santogold Lights Out
25 Doxx All In My Head [Prod. By The Kickdrums]
26 The Kickdrums Run Run Run
27 The Kickdrums Lets Get Down (Outro)
28 Verbal & The Kickdrums (Idiot Savant) Manifest Destiny (Remix) (Bonus)

Source: White Folks Get Crunk

DJ's Talk Presidential Playlist

I know every DJ in the world is thinking the Inaugural Ball is the gig of a lifetime. Way before Obama grasped the Democratic nomination, mixtapes had already begun to make the rounds on popular Hip Hop sites. Prompting many a DJ (including myself) to gather their "Presidential Playlist" in the wake of the inevitable history making event that is the Obama Presidency.

I texted a few of my fellow DJ brethren via tmail (no iphone here) to ask 'em what they would play if they could spin one record at the Inaugural Ball. Here's how the mini convo went down:

DJ E-Feezy: The Heavy Hitters, B96, 98.3 The Beat - Louiville, KY
Public Enemy - "Fight The Power"

DJ Impact: Core DJ's, Disturbing Tha Peace; Missouri
Took the word's right out of my mouth [@ E-Feezy]...I've had it on repeat most of the day. The clean version of course! :)




Clinton Sparks: DJ/Producer, Smash Time Radio, E! Channel "The Daily 10" Boston, MA
The power has been fought and defeated already...
also [my pick is] Louis Armstrong - "What A Wonderful World"




Don Cannon: Apphiliates DJ/Producer, Gangsta Grillz Radio; Atlanta, GA
Young Jeezy - "Circulate" (Produced by: Don Cannon)





Wally Sparks: The League Crew DJ/Mediabase, Power 94, 98.3 The Beat; Chattanooga, TN
Bob Marley - "One Love"




DJ Mars: Super Friends DJ, Tour DJ (Usher, Ciara, Ne-yo ect.), Atlanta, GA
"Wake Up Everybody." Teddy Pendergrass. I played it at the Democratic Party of Georgia election party. It was monumental. Those words from those songs meant so much...every word was relative to what's going on right now.



DJ Jamad: Aphilliates DJ/Producer, Tasteful Licks Records, Atlanta, GA

Hmmm, Let's see...J Dilla, "Only One Can Win" This really should have been the song played when Obama won the election. Dilla sampled the classic Sylvers and made a classic from a classic! I have so many other's to choose from but Dilla is my favorite producer of all time. Go Obama! Oh, yeah "Dilla Vs. Prince Party" November 21st @ Sugar Hill!

DJ Kut: Core DJs, Power 105.1; New York City, NY
McFadden & Whitehead "Ain't No Stopping Us Now" Hands down!!





Clinton Sparks: By the way, I play that in the club everytime....Cannon!






Don Cannon: "Ha, Ha! Thanks!"

DJ Quest: Core DJs, 105.5 The Beat; South West, FL

Jeezy, "My President's Black" LOL!