[Video] Lupe Fiasco - The Show Goes On

Lasers is anticipated to hit stores March 8th 2011!

[via] BBC Ice Cream

[RIP] Teena Marie

My parents were fans so I feel like I inherited their love for her. This is one my favorite ballads of all time. I also included her appearance on The View. She'll live on forever in her music and in our hearts. Condolences to her family and most of all her daughter that she always spoke of so fondly. 



Pharrell Visits Miami Edison High School (2009)

The video was posted a few days ago, but the visit took place in 2009 and I think again earlier this year judging by the end footage of Pharrell sporting his mustache. Read the full story behind his visit here.

via theneptunes.org 

Ab Liva & iCan ft. Malice of The Clipse "Where Do We Go"

This song from the Ab Liva & iCan's ¥.€.$ EP is produced by Carvin and Ivan. The full EP is available for free download at Yeneurodollar.com. #Philly #VA

via imnotarappa tv
missinfo.tv
playcloths.com

Don't Be A Jerk...It's Christmas



Nikki D - Daddy's Little Girl (1991)

I know I've been on hiatus...

Writing...writing...and more writing.

Here's what else is going on in my world:
theblackmagnoliasociety.tumblr.com - updates on the book
blogtalkradio.com/theblushreport - I've always had an interest in radio, so I got some friends together and created The Blush Report, every Friday at 11:30PM. Past episodes are available on demand,

Young Chris - "Philly"

'The Best Of N.E.R.D' Coming in 2011

On January 11, Virgin/EMI will release The Best Of N.E.R.D, a new CD and digital collection gathering 16 of the band's top Virgin singles, album cuts, b-sides and alternate mixes.

The Best Of N.E.R.D [CD, digital]

1. Rock Star [from In Search Of]
2. Lapdance [from In Search Of]
3. She Wants To Move [from Fly or Die]
4. Provider [from In Search Of]
5. Maybe [from Fly or Die]
6. Fly or Die [from Fly or Die]
7. Brain [from In Search Of]
8. Thrasher [from Fly or Die]
9. Run To The Sun [from In Search Of]
10. Baby Doll [from In Search Of]
11. What's Wrong With Me ["Lapdance" b-side]
12. Lil' Suzy feat. Kelis ["Lapdance" b-side]
13. Things Are Getting Better [from In Search Of]
14. Truth Or Dare (featuring Kelis and Pusha T) [from In Search Of]
15. Maybe (Sander Kleinenberg Remix - Radio Edit) [from "Maybe" single]
16. She Wants To Move (Justice Remix) [French single version of "She Wants To Move"]

[Source: WALB/PR Newswire]

What Ever Happened to... Krush - Let's Get Together (1992)

The chorus of this song has spent the last 24 hours stuck in my head. I couldn't remember the name of the group, but I remembered it was from the Mo' Money Soundtrack. So I did a YouTube search and kazaam, someone posted the video in 2008. The only thing I could find about this group is that it consisted of Christy Williams, Ashley Jackson, Angie Smith. I remember them having a Cross Colours ad of all things to remember about them and seeing this video while I was in the dressing room at Merry Go Round shopping for an outfit for the Coca Cola Summerfest with LL Cool J. I only remember in such accurate detail because it was the first I went shopping by myself which was major for my 12 going on 13 year old self. It would be the first and last time I ever saw this video until today.

The Sixth Annual I'm Still Here Networking Mixer & Holiday Shopping Event | Nov 12 | PHL

Tomorrow, Friday, November 12th, the 6th Annual "I’m Still Here Networking Mixer and Holiday Shopping Night”, a unique networking event dedicated to highlighting driven and dedicated business professionals and organizations throughout the Tri-State area, will be held at the Comcast Center, 1701 JFK Blvd, in Center City Philadelphia, from 6:30-9:30PM. RSVP for discounted admission to MIXERPR@yahoo.com.

The Details:
The evening is also in conjunction with Synergy, a Charitable Networking Event. A portion of the events proceeds and a percentage of all sales will be donated to Philabundunce and Stop Hunger Now. Participating vendors include: Bountiful Design Productions (Clothing and Accessories), Dime Universal (Traci Lynn Fashion Jewelry), Charles Wilcox (Obama Keepsake Collections), Gwendolyn Dawan (Women's Clothing), Yvonne Moore (LaShea Body Cream), and Shaunice Hawkins, CEO of Evolutions Consulting and author of "Passion... Who Needs It?" will be signing copies of her new book. Guests will also be able to enjoy a buffet with open bar, business card exchange and gift bags while supplies last.

The evening is being made possible courtesy of these proud sponsors: 3BG Marketing Solutions, Bountiful Design Productions, Dime Universal, Femmes D’allure Magazine, IM3Media, Philadelphia Weekly, Shawn Rivers Photography, Why PR and Marketing, The Streets Are Talking Radio Show, Synergy, Omega Optical, Prestige Concepts, Eatible Delights Catering, Zyr Vodka, Mercedes-Benz of Fort Washington and many more.

Zimbabwe Education Fund's "Reaching Out & Beyond" Charity Bash | Nov 19th | WDC



The Zimbabwe Education Fund’s annual fundraiser is quickly approaching. This year's highly anticipated fundraiser will be held at the socially conscious and exquisite One Lounge, located at 1606 20th Street NW,Washington, DC (Dupont Metro) on Friday, November 19th 2010 at 7PM. Each year, ZEF hosts its charity fundraiser in Washington, DC to raise funds to address the education crisis in Zimbabwe. This annual event is meant to raise awareness about the power of education, the crippling effects of poverty, and the ground breaking work that ZEF is doing in Zimbabwe.


Zimbabwe Education Fund’s 2010 annual fundraiser, Reaching Out and Beyond, will galvanize professionals in the fields of consulting, education, art, entertainment, philanthropy, and international development from all over the DC, Virginia and Maryland area with the goal of raising funds for the schools ZEF adopts in Zimbabwe. The event will include complimentary drinks, hors d'oeuvres, a silent auction and raffle giveaways including all inclusive spa treatments, artwork, and more (courtesy of ZEF sponsors)!

You may purchase tickets for this event for just $20 at http://www.eventbrite.com/event/931942465.

Tickets include admission to the event, one complimentary drink, hors d'oeuvres, and a raffle ticket. 100% of the proceeds from tickets will go directly to supporting education in Zimbabwe.

For more information and group discounts please contact Tanneasha Gordon at tgordon@zimbabweeducationfund.org. Table service and complimentary champagne and food available for donors that donate $100 and more. Tax documentation available to all donors of $75 and more.

http://www.zimbabweeducationfund.org/

November is Hip Hop History Month, Universal Zulu Nation will celebrate Nov. 11th - 14th, 2010

Afrika Bambaataa and The Universal Zulu Nation will celebrate their 37th anniversary and Hip-Hop's 36th birthday from November 11th-14th.
On Thursday, November 11th and Friday, November 12th, a variety of artists will hit the stage at Gaucho's Gym 478 Gerard Avenue in the Bronx.
On November 13th, The Cold Crush Brothers, The Son of Bezerk, The Crash Crew, Smooth Da Hustler, Trigga the Gambler, Marc Live, Ultramagnetic MCs, Big Daddy Kane, and The Soul Sonic Force will hit the stage at the Hip-Hop Culture Center at Magic Johnson's Theater located at 309 Frederick Douglass Blvd in Harlem.
The celebration will close on November 14th at S.O.B.'s 204 Varick Street with performances by X-Clan, Brother J., Isis, Sadat X, Grand Puba, Roxanne Shante, Jasari X, YZ, DJ Tony Touch and other surprise guests. This year will also mark the 20th Anniversary of X-Clan. For more information about these events visit www.zulunation.com/events.html.

ZuluNation.com
AllHipHop.com

Event: 6th Annual Florida Entertainment Summit - December 9-12, 2010 (MIA)

The 6th Annual Florida Entertainment Summit (FES) will convene December 9-12, 2010 at the Courtyard by Marriott, 200 NE Second Avenue in Downtown Miami, Florida. Each year this highly anticipated industry summit features a stellar list of events allowing entertainment industry professionals and hopefuls multiple opportunities to educate themselves on current trends and network, while supporting vital community initiatives. Schedule highlights include: Let's Talk About Sex! Sex & the Entertainment Industry, Artist/Executive Speed Networking, The Future of Music is in Mobile Applications, and a Toy Drive held in conjunction with Trina's Diamond Doll Foundation.

For a full schedule of events and to register for FES please visit http://www.floridaentertainmentsummit.com/.

Hip Hop Grows Up Inc. "Limited Edition T-Shirt" Fundraiser

Hip Hop Grows Up is selling their limited edition Hip Hop Grows Up t-shirts to raise money for their HHGU tutoring program to keep their services free for the school children they serve. The “Limited-Edition” Hip Hop Grows Up, Inc. T-Shirt is: $12.99 plus tax. To purchase, please go to the HHGU website http://www.hiphopgrowsup.com/ or call 229.471.4258.

DD172 & Adidas Originals Presents The Bluroc Festival Tour & Creative Control on Facebook

DD172 & Adidas Originals present The Bluroc Festival Tour featuring: Curren$y, The London Souls, Dynasty Electric, SkiBeatz & The Senseis, Stalley, McKenzie Eddy, Sean O’Connell, DJ Boogz, Trademark, Nesby Phips, Rugz D. Bewler, Smoke DZA, Tabi Bonney & Terri Walker.

Dates & Cities:

November 7, 2010 - @ Wrongbar, Toronto, ON

November 9, 2010 - @ Higher Ground Ballroom, Burlington, VT

November 10, 2010 - @ The Highline, New York City

Purchase Tickets @ www.bluroctour.com

ALSO:

Like Creative Control on Facebook!!!!

*New Video* Souls of Mischief - Won

For this that complain about there not being any "real hip hop" this has to be as authentic as it gets. This comes courtesy of Audible Treats because I had no clue Souls of Mischief were still doing it. Their new album in called "Montezuma's Revenge" available now at http://www.hieroglyphics.com/ or on iTunes.

In case you're not familiar with these guys and for those that are, time for a throwback. FYI this is one of my favorite songs of all time. I don't have a top 10 or 20, but this was my shit back in 7th grade LOL!

Event: CASRAM Presents Bohemian Boss: A Fashion Show | Saturday, Oct 30th | WDC

CASRAM invites you to join us in celebrating the grand opening of ARTAYA!

This Saturday, October 30th

@ Industry Gallery

1358 Florida Ave, NE
7PM
RSVP: info@artisticaya.com

The Details

Gifted DC artist and designer Dana Ayanna Greaves will be ringing in the

opening of her first store, ARTAYA, with a fashion show showcasing her

spring and fall collections. The event, entitled "Bohemian Boss: A Fashion

Show Celebrating the Grand Opening of ARTAYA" will spotlight Greaves'

fine-art craftsmanship with a multi-culti edge. Her authentic hand-crafted

jewelry and apparel has won her critical recognition, from the Washington

Post Magazine, who named her "one of the District's most promising design

talents," to the likes of Erykah Badu.

Enjoy a performance by Carolyn Malachi, music from DJ TJ (Wild North),
passed giveaways, complimentary drinks, and a souvenir suite while you
take in Greaves' signature funky runway style. A special finale will
showcase nominated "Bohemian Bosses" - women who embrace
the ARTAYA vision for their creativity, leadership, and true-to-self disposition.

Event: 7th Annual Organic Hip Hop Conference | October 29-30, 2010 | Florida International University

FIU & Difference Makers Inc. Present:

7th Annual Organic Hip Hop Conference:

“Building a National Movement of Responsibility”

O C T O B E R • 28th & 29th

Day 1: Friday, October 29
Florida International University’s Modesto Maidique Campus
11000 SW 8th Street
Miami, FL 33174
9 am to 3 pm

Public and private school educators are invited to partake in workshops demonstrating how to incorporate the empowering voice of Hip Hop in day to day classroom activities. Workshop instructors include Organic Hip Hop Conference co-organizer Tony Muhammad, Hip Hop Chess Federation co-founder Adisa Banjoko, national recording artist behind the “Free the Jena 6” anthem Jasiri X. Smith, MIA Campaign founder Arian Muhammad AKA Poetess and PATH (Preserving, Archiving & Teaching Hip Hop History) founder Brimstone 127.
Workshop instructors will convene again at 7:30 pm for a panel discussion on the importance of “Building a National Movement of Responsibility” within Hip Hop. Immediately following the panel discussion there will be a live band local artist showcase featuring J Phonnix, Laguardia, Mecca AKA Grimo, Lip, Tongue and Ears founder Shamelle Jenkins; Kimani Kenyatta; Big Babatunde; Orion and Lox the Rippa.

**To attend please RSVP by calling 305-348-4264**

 Day 2: Saturday, October 30
African Heritage Cultural Arts Center
6161 N.W. 22nd Avenue
Miami, FL 33142
10 am to 2pm

Youth as well as families are invited to participate in interactive workshops oriented towards healthy eating, thinking and living. Workshop topics include “A New Diet for the Hip Hop Generation,” “Kemetic Yoga 101,” “The Value of the Spoken Word” and “Chess and the Martial Arts.” On Saturday evening, MIA Campaign organizers will gather at Catalyst for a “Build Session” with Miami Hip Hop community leaders for the purpose of discussing how to develop and expand educational and cultural programs both locally and nationally. Shortly following the “Build Session” attendees will engage in games of chess, checkers and dominos while local DJs spin smooth grooves and artists display their talents open mic style.

For more information on the 7th Annual Organic Hip Hop, visit:

http://www.organichiphopevent.wordpress.com/

Source: DaHaps.com

Event: Audible Treats CMJ Music Showcase - Thursday 10/21 (NYC) + DJ King Most CMJ Mega Mix MP3

The showcase will take place at Sullivan Hall, 214 Sullivan St, in the West Village section of Manhattan on Thursday, October 21st at 7:30PM, and will feature a number of hip-hop acts, including headliner Black Sheep, The Niceguys and also Audible Treats clients Nottz, Diamond District, Rah Digga, Big Pooh and The Hall Of Justus (Chaundon, Joe Scudda, Jozeemo), Von Pea, Chip Fu, Moe Green, DaVinci, and The Left.

As an official CMJ-sponsored showcase, the first 50 CMJ badge-holders will be permitted free entry into the show. Tickets, which can be bought online at SullivanHall.com and Ticket Web, are available for $10 in advance and $15 the day of the show. Admission is 18 and up.

Audible Treats will distribute exclusive, limited edition gift bags to the first 80 attendees, courtesy of a special collaboration with Onitsuka Tiger. Throughout the night, Audible Treats will also distribute a limited number of premium items such as video games, watches, designer clothes, stickers, headphones, magazines, and music. Two lucky attendees will receive a grand prize that includes one copy of the DJ Hero 2 game with controller, one watch courtesy of Flüd Watches, headphones from Aerial7, and clothes from Acrylik, Orisue, and Rocksmith Tokyo.


DOWNLOAD: DJ King Most - 2010 CMJ Mega Mix:

http://media.audibletreats.com/DJ_King_Most-Audible_Treats-2010-CMJ_Mega_Mix.mp3


Source: Michelle McDevitt/ Audible Treats

Event: The FADER Fort NYC Friday 10/22 & Sat 10/23

The FADER Fort

Presented by Vitamin Water

Fri 10/22 - Sat 10/23

2:00pm - 9:00pm Daily

New York City

38 Delancey St

At Forsyth

Must be 21+

Admission based on capacity

CMJ Music Marathon registrants will receive expedited admission into The FADER Fort. Registrants must also RSVP to this invitation and pick up FADER credentials/wristbands for admission.

 

CLICK HERE TO RSVP

Declaring Nas is better than Jay-Z in 2010 makes you undateable, LOL!

Shouts out to my homie @N_Neka  for this one. If you've ever been in a Jay-Z v Nas debate, then this should amuse you LOL!!!

Lupe Fiasco LASERS Protest/Rally at Atlantic is still on tomorrow Rain or Shine!!! (NYC)

In case you thought the protest was off because of the great news of Lupe meeting with Julie Greenwald at Atlantic and getting a release date, the protest is still on for tomorrow. I will be there in spirit, but here is the itinerary and details for tomorrow from one of the organizers Matthew La Corte:

The rally will form at Grand Army Plaza, on the corner of 59th and 5th, by the statue of William Tecumseh Sherman at 11:30 AM. (This will be for preparations: go over chants, photos, pre-interviews.

At 12:00 PM, we begin the march by heading towards 6th Avenue, also known as The Avenue of the Americas, then traverse the 7 blocks to the Atlantic Records offices, located at 1290 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY 10104, where the protest will formally begin around 1:00 PM.


The rally is scheduled to last until 4PM! Lupe will be in attendance, so go out and show your support if you can.

To keep updated follow @fiascofriday, Like on Facebook, and visit http://www.fiascofriday.com/.

Event: A3C Hip Hop Festival | This Week Oct 7-9th (ATL)

A3C Hip Hop Festival is a 2 day, 3 night event held annually in Atlanta, GA featuring live performances, networking mixers, and panels. 9th Wonder, Rhymefest, Camp Lo, Erick Sermon, Nappy Roots, Kidz in the Hall, Killer Mike and much more are scheduled to appear and perform. Check out www.a3cfestival.com for the full festival schedule and to purchase your 3 day pass for only $33!!!

Festival Location: The Masquerade | 695 North Ave Northeast | Atlanta, GA 30308

Influencer Conference 10 Livestream starts today 9/30 thru Friday 10/1 - Watch It Here!

Influencer10 is a 2-day conference in New York City designed to bring together key influencers in technology, marketing & advertising, arts & music, philanthropy and entrepreneurship to discuss the current and future landscape of Influencer culture. The symposium will feature a series of panel discussions and presentations by thought leaders and marketing and brand managers.

The conference is sold out but you can view it here. In case there is an issue with the feed her go to: www.livestream.com/influencer10 - Twitter @influencer10, hashtag for tweets #influencer10.
For more info go to http://www.influencer10.com/.

The conference starts at 9:45AM tomorrow 9/30 and Friday 10/1

Here's the schedule:

Thursday 9/30 Schedule: Day One

09:45am –11:00am: Influencer vs. Innovator: Same Coin or Different Currency?
Julliette Powell - Author 33 Million People in the room
Jason Anello – Manifold
Ian Schafer – Deep Focus
Vashtie Kola – Va$htie/Violette New York
Fabian Pfortmuller - Sandbox-Network
Jayson Rodriquez - MTV news
Coltrane Curtis - Team Epiphany

11:15am –12:30pm: Mass vs. Micro: Which approach moves the dial for the marketer?
Kenji Summers - BBH Labs
Daniel Cherry III - Anomaly
Michael Hermann - Wicked Cow Entertainment
Melissa Lentz - Mr. Youth
Afdhel Aziz - Heineken

1:45pm –3:00pm: Heineken presents Cracking the Music Matrix: How does Influencer marketing affect the music biz?
Ugi Ugwuomo - rlfNowhere
Adam Farrell – Marketing Beggars Group
Mathew Gross – A Heart is a Spade
Dave Roberge – O.A.R./Everfine Records
DJ Kiss – DJ Kiss

3:15pm –4:30pm: La Nouvelle Mode: The Unconventional New Trends of Fashion
Yuli Ziv - Style Coalition
David Radparvar – Holstee
Michael Radparvar – Holstee
Gala Darling – Galadarling.com
Aljaira Nathaly Duarte - Nineteen 29
Nyne Lyves – Nynelyves.com
Chris Cortez – Tommy Hilfiger
Horacio Silva – T Magazine

4:45pm –6:00pm: The Conversation: Building Beyond the Moment Trending Topics on the Cultural Landscape
Jennifer Preston - NYTimes
Clay Hebert – Tribes Win
Halle Tecco – Yoga Bear
Ant Demby - DAS Communications
Phil Thomas Di Giulio – Pegshot
Justin Soltrin – Tokion’s Factory

Friday 10/1 Schedule: Day Two

09:45am –11:00am: Beyond Ourselves: How Philanthropists use Influencer tactics to expand their appeal?
Toby Daniels - Crowdcentric
Yasmina Zaidman – Acumen Fund
MacDella Cooper – MacDella Cooper Foundation
Eric Lichtenstein – Voices Against Brain Cancer
Nicole Patrice Johnson – Effigy Farms

11:15am –12:30pm: Curing the Crisis of Fear: Being Bold & Decisive
Sil Lai Abrams – Men’s Fitness
Theresa Tran – Tease Marketing
Julien Gordon – Purpose Finder
Eddie Huang – BaoHaus NYC
Magnus Riddiford – Tablelands Wine

1:45pm –3:00pm: The role of Sex, Sexual Orientation, Race & Gender in Influencer Marketing
Jamilah Lemieux
Nathan Hale Williams – iN-Hale Entertainment
Demetria Lucas – Essence Magazine
Marc Strachan – Diageo
Jason Hellinger – Quadra Media
Hyun Kim – DNST

3:15pm –4:30pm: Beyond the Arc: How does technology influence the Influencer?
Tony Bacigalupo - New Work City
Ville Tikka – Nokia
Matthew Turnbull Tigerspike
Soraya Durabi – Foodspotting
Julia Roy
Emeka Okafor – Timbuktu Chronicles
Frank O'Brien – Conversation, LLC
Dario Meli - Invoke Media

4:45pm –6:00pm: Collision Course: The Artist and the Muse of Commerce
Matthew Semler – Artistic Director, Roger Smith Hotel
Molly Crabapple – Dr. Sketchy’s Anti Art School
Kathy Grayson – Hole Gallery
Rebecca Fuller – The Street Spot
Rodney White – Rodney White Art

*updated 9/30/10

Fans will march in support of Lupe Fiasco's highly anticipated third album Lasers

October 15th will be more than just another Friday, it could be a historic moment that could change the face of the music industry as we now know it. The movement has been christened "Fiasco Friday" a day when Lupe Fiasco's fans, along with the artist himself, will march in protest to Atlantic Records offices in New York City. What started as an online petition, has blossomed into a rally against injustice. When a record label decides to shelve or delay an album there has never been a ripple effect felt to this magnitude. Lupe's "Lasers" project has been delayed by Atlantic going on 3 years.  The petition which has garnered nearly 30,000 signatures from fans around the world has yet to garner any response from Atlantic. Maybe Atlantic is looking for 500,000 - 1 million. Even if you are not a diehard Lupe fan, I think its important you show your support in some way. Follow the movement on twitter @fiascofriday. The details on October 15th are as follows: The rally will form at Grand Army Plaza, on the corner of 59th and 5th, by the statue of William Tecumseh Sherman at 11:30 AM.

The march will begin at 12 Noon heading towards 6th Avenue, also known as The Avenue of the Americas and up 7 blocks to Atlantic Records offices, located at 1290 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY 10104, where the protest will formally begin. If you wish to not partake in march you are encouraged to meet in front of Atlantic offices at 12:30p. Signs are encouraged but keep it classy, no profanity. For more information and updates http://www.fiascofriday.com/.

Event: Meet Spike Jonze at Opening Ceremony This Monday 9/27 (NYC)

Join Opening Ceremony for a special Q & A and signing for Spike Jonze's

new book There Are Many of Us, a book package featuring

the exclusive dvd of I’m Here and its soundtrack.!

The Q & A will begin at 6pm sharp!

A live bear will play a musical accompaniment.

Opening Ceremony

35 Howard Street

Monday, September 27

6–8pm



B.o.B - "Put Me On"

Not really a "throwback" throwback, but I've been watching all the promo surrounding the VMAs this year and wow, I remember watching this video on VH1Soul thinking this guy is dope and actually put some thought into this song. The Bonita Applebum is what caught my attention the first time I heard it. Now he's everywhere, HE GOT ON, lol. The VMAs are live tomorrow at 9/8c on MTV.

Fashion's Night Out @ Billionaire Boys Club: N*E*R*D shuts down West Broadway

I made another trip up to NYC for Fashion's Night Out at Billionaire Boys Club. N*E*R*D shut the street down to give a performance. I stayed out of the crowd this year, opting to go for a stroll around. I know I ended up at Adidas and copped some surprise kicks. I had no intention of buying sneakers but they were calling my name from around the corner ( I swear because I had no idea where I was going I just started walking). So my buy a t-shirt for a VIP pass to meet & greet Pharrell went towards those, cocktails, and some midnight chicken & waffles. I just loved the Friends With You wrapped Escalade and matching stage, that was really slick. So I got a great shot of them entering the area, after that I ended up in the back. Glad I had my camera because I couldn't see, I just held it up and zoomed in. Check out the BBC Blog for pics. Enjoy!

In The Studio: Jermaine Dupri working on his 'I Think I'm Berry Gordy' Mixtape

Mixtape is due to drop this Saturday - http://www.global14.com/

Nike x Jordan x Converse Hybrid Shoe

During the Nike World Basketball Festival in New York a few weeks back, teens apart of the Make Something workshops had the chance to work with Nike designers to create a hybrid shoe combining elements of all 3 basketball brands into one shoe.

Aaliyah...Today marks 9 years

Remembering Eddie Griffin (May 30, 1982 – August 17, 2007)

I realized today that this week marks 3 years since Eddie Griffin's passing. I found a great tribute clip.

In case you are unfamiliar with his story, Eddie Griffin was a promising basketball star, he spent the last 3 of his NBA seasons with the Timberwolves. On August 17th, 2007, Eddie's SUV collided with a freight train, his blood alcohol was said to be three times above the legal limit. He was just 25 years old. I didn't know Eddie but I knew of him from my neighborhood where I grew up in Philly. He was a standout star in high school and was projected to be the next Kobe Bryant (He went to Seton Hall for a year before entering the NBA). Sadly, there have been so many tragedies that have followed in the sports world, Sean Taylor, in November 2007, and the most recent being Steve McNair in 2009 and Lorenzen Wright this past July 2010.

Read: Promise unfulfilled: Off-court troubles overwhelmed Griffin's big talent

So 3 of the Best (will be Legendary) Producers walk into a studio...

Pharrell Williams, Kanye West & Swizz Beatz met up in the studio earlier this week. If I only could've been a fly on Kanye's blazer or maybe Pharrell's shorts, flies tend to like bright colors, wait, I think that's bees. Anywho, I also attended the Slurpee Battle of Bands with N.E.R.D on Monday 8/16 but this time I didn't take any pics or video because I wanted to really take in the show plus there was this tall guy in front of me SMH. Regret it now because I was so mesmorized by N.E.R.D's new song "Help Me". Pharrell was in rare form on this one. Hearing and seeing it live really gave me goose bumps. I so wish I recorded that now so I could share, but I did find a clip of the last 42 seconds. Hey its something...

Pic via BBC/IceCream

Queen Latifah - Come Into My House (Live) and an Andy Rooney Moment

I found this on YouTube and it was right on time considering the lack of females in Hip Hop is a hot topic right now. This is from the 1991 Sisters in the Name of Rap Concert. I remember my uncle taped this for me because we didn't have cable at the time, lol. I grew up at a time when women were respected and didn't need to sell sex in order to get attention for their rhymes. Queen Latifah had Flavor Unit and it was her crew. So I really don't know when it became a woman needed to be down with a crew in order to have a platform. What happened to pure talent and being able to stand on your own? Why can't a woman lead her own crew anymore?

I just think sometimes we forget how many female emcees have existed and continue to exist in hip hop. Does it matter if they're on Billboard or not. You know how many male rappers exist and don't have or never had a spot in the top 10 or never went platinum? I just don't think women get invested in enough to fly or flop, so to speak. Of course its sexism because women can thrive and be successful (make money) but there could be a fear of women taking over the genre I always thought. I don't think its sexism on the part of the community because we mostly care about who can rock a mic, its the corporations that we let dictate to us what's hot. There are females emcees all over the planet, just because you only see Nicki Minaj right now, doesn't make her the only one in existence or the only one that's hot. Nicki didn't pop out of thin air, she put in her work to get to where she is so she was prepared. Its just annoying how the media has made her someone that everyone has to comment on because I think those that are insecure in their talent will try to be like her or the ones that have no talent will copy her style. Thankfully there are events like Can A Sista Rock A Mic? And I mean damn, didn't Trina drop an album this year? She hardly ever gets mentioned.

Read: Nicki Minaj Revives Female Voice in Rap - The title suggests something but it doesn't. Its just a bunch of comments about Nicki. But its worth a glance. 

Coast 2 Coast Convention Official After Parties

FOR MORE INFO: WWW.COAST2COASTCONVENTION.COM

Kanye West POWER by Marco Brambilla (Director's Cut)

Weekend Fresh Throwback: Wyclef - If I Was President

For obvious reasons...

Kanye answers fans' questions via USteam

I'm actually watching/listening to it now, lol. Check it out.

2nd Annual Coast 2 Coast Convention: August 27th-29th in Miami Beach

 Coast 2 Coast Mixtapes & iStandardproducers.com Present:

THE 2ND ANNUAL COAST 2 COAST CONVENTION

August 27th-29th | Newport Beachside Resort | Miami Beach, Florida

THE COAST 2 COAST CONVENTION 2010 IN MIAMI WILL BE
THE BIGGEST URBAN MUSIC INDUSTRY CONVENTION OF THE YEAR!

HUNDREDS OF CELEBRITY GUESTS, INDUSTRY POWER PLAYERS,
MEDIA OUTLETS & DJ'S WILL BE IN ATTENDANCE!

REGISTER FOR PASSES NOW!

NEW PANELISTS JUST CONFIRMED INCLUDING:

TONY NEAL (FOUNDER OF CORE DJs)

KASPA (PRESIDENT OF HITTMENN DJs)

BIGGA RANKIN (VICE PRESIDENT OF CTE/HITTMENN DJs)

JILL STRADA (MUSIC DIRECTOR/ASSISTANT PD - HOT 97 NY)

OTHA "VAKSEEN" DAVIS III (A&R - SLIP N SLIDE RECORDS)

STAN MARSEILLE (A&R - NAPPY BOY RECORDS)

GORDAN DILLARD (A&R UNIVERSAL/MOTOWN)

MICHAEL TRAMPE (HIPHOPDX.COM)

STEVE RAZE (ALLHIPHOP.COM)

KP (DATPIFF.COM)

& MANY MORE!

FULL LIST OF PANELISTS SCHEDULE NOW AVAILABLE AT:
COAST2COASTCONVENTION.COM

 

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Jay-Z New York State of Mind Parody - Newport (Ymerodraeth State of Mind) & Who is Tinchy Stryder? Jay-Z Wants to be his Business Partner

I love parodies so I had to share this one. Much like the original, this one bigs up the city of Newport in Wales, UK. The rapper is Alex Warren and the singer is Terema Wainwright. Big Ups!

{via The Guardian}

HHM Extra:

Who is Tinchy Stryder? 'Jay-Z liked what he saw in me. I reminded him of him'

Weekend Fresh: N.E.R.D Hot n Fun (Boys Noise Remix) | Interview with HipHopDX

*Great concert footage*

N.E.R.D talks to HIPHOPDX

N.E.R.D's new album "Nothing" is scheduled for a Sept. 7th release

{via n-e-r-d.skyrock.com}

Full Force - Ain't My Type of Hype

This throwback is dedicated to the people that saw "House Party" in the theaters 10 years ago, to those that watch VH1 Soul religiuosly, and Mark Zuckerberg. Enjoy and have a great weekend!

LEBRON JAMES RIPS OFF CAVALIERS JERSEY ON FRONT COVER OF HIP HOP WEEKLY'S NEW SPORTS LIFESTYLE MAGAZINE SKYBOXX

ON NEWSSTANDS AUGUST 3

JAMES LITERALLY CHANGES TO MIAMI HEAT JERSEY ON THE COVER USING 'PEEK-A-BOO' PUBLISHING INNOVATION BRANDED BY HIP HOP WEEKLY

NEW MAGAZINE FOLLOWS RECENT SUCCESS OF WORLD'S FIRST 3-D SWIMSUIT CALENDAR

MIAMI—Basketball legend and new Miami Heat star LeBron James is the first cover subject of Hip Hop Weekly's new monthly sports lifestyle publication Skyboxx, which features the "Peek-A-Boo" cover innovation that allows James to literally change from his former Cavaliers jersey to his new Miami Heat jersey on the cover of the debut issue. Set for release to over 30,000 retail locations August 3, the Miami-based, nationally-distributed homage to sports superstars is the latest publication from Hip Hop Weekly, the #1 urban entertainment magazine in America, whose publisher David Mays and Chief Brand Executive Ray "Benzino" Scott founded the seminal hip hop magazine The Source in 1988. Skyboxx's debut issue features over 250 photographs of James along with an in-depth history from his early life, his beginnings in basketball, and his rise to superstardom. The special edition also includes a "Hot Picks" buying guide to over 100 new sneakers, sports apparel items and other sports products.

Like hip hop Weekly, the format of Skyboxx was inspired by the major celebrity weekly magazines, which have continued to thrive on newsstands. "Skyboxx will cover sports, but no so much from the sports perspective, more from the lifestyle angle," said Chief Brand Officer Raymond "Benzino" Scott. "Athletes have become some of the most recognized and beloved celebrities of our times. There are a lot of things going on in and around their lives that people are interested in, so we will cover that on a monthly basis." Skyboxx's publishers believe that with the Miami Heat's new lineup they are poised to become a legendary team with a national following much like that of the Dallas Cowboys and the NY Yankees. Being based in Miami will allow Skyboxx easy access to dedicate at least 20 pages per issue to covering the Heat. Skyboxx is edited by Chris Wilder, who Mays and Scott previously worked with when Wilder was Editor-In-Chief of The Source Sports in 1997, the first magazine to showcase the hip hop culture going on behind-the-scenes in sports. Wilder went on to become an editor at Major League Baseball Advanced Media and The Philadelphia Tribune. He also contributed to ESPN Magazine and ESPNU.Com. Skyboxx will also feature a column in every issue by syndicated radio hosts the 2 Live Stews.

Skyboxx is the second major publishing expansion in the last month by Hip Hop Weekly. In July they released the first-ever "Flawless Beauties 3-D Swimsuit Calendar" packaged with the magazine's first annual Swimsuit & Summer Style Issue, featuring the most beautiful and ethnically diverse group of women ever assembled for a major magazine calendar and swimsuit shoot.

Hip Hop Weekly is already one of the more remarkable success stories in the magazine publishing industry, as the publication was launched and has flourished during what is widely considered one of the most challenging business environments ever for magazines. "During the last 3 years, as overall newsstand sales for the consumer magazine industry have declined, Hip Hop Weekly has been an outstanding bright spot, completely bucking the industry trend by experiencing sales growth of 20% for 2009 versus 2008," said Anthony DiBisceglie, VP of Business Development for Curtis Circulation, one of the leading magazine distributors in the world. "The magazine's recent entrance into the Walmart checkout program has also been very successful, and poises Hip Hop Weekly for expansion into the vast checkout sector of the newsstand business."

Contact: Courtney Barnes, The Courtney Barnes Group 323-466-9300 or scb27@aol.com.



(Via Hip Hop Press)

Clipse x LA Leakers - Got It for Leaks The Audiobiography Mixtape

Download Here

Clipse – Got It For Leaks (The Audiobiography) (2010)

01 – Got It For Leaks (Intro)

02 – Got It For Cheap

03 – What Happened To That Boy feat. Baby

04 – Grindin’ feat. Pharrell

05 – Footsteps feat. Kobe

06 – Virginia

07 – Champion

08 – Hello New World feat. Pharrell

09 – I’m Good feat. Pharrell

10 – When The Last Time feat. Pharrell

11 – Ma, I Don’t Love Her feat. Faith Evans

12 – Cot Damn feat. Ab-Liva & Rosco P. Goldchain

13 – Mr. Me Too feat. Pharrell

14 – Dirty Money

15 – Wamp Wamp (What It Do) feat. Slim Thug

16 – Kinda Like A Big Deal feat. Kanye West

17 – Comedy Central feat. Fabolous

18 – Keys Open Doors

19 – Popular Demand (Popeyes) feat. Pharrell & Cam’Ron

 

via Nahright

Weekend Fresh: Nicki Minaj "Your Love"

Lil Mo f. Fabolous "Superwoman"

Slurpee Battle of the Bands: Finalists will battle it out as the opening acts for N.E.R.D & B.o.B

Twelve from a field of 906 home-grown rock and popular bands have been named and the most deserving performers will compete in this year's 7-Eleven® and Slurpee® Battle of the Bands (BOTB) contest which kicked off on July 11 (7-Eleven stores' recognized birthday). The remaining tour dates may be of interest to readers of HHM. You can check out B.o.B and N.E.R.D for $7.11 (plus the $6 and some change surcharge for Live Nation). Click the links to be directed to the Live Nation ticket page.

Dallas - B.o.B - Aug. 6 at 7 pm CT at The House of Blues

New York City - N.E.R.D - Aug. 16th at 8 pm ET at Irving Plaza

Both shows will be available to watch live online Slurpee's Facebook fanpage (www.facebook.com/Slurpee).

via Hip Hop Press

HHM On Hiatus...

Born day on Friday. Writing. The Black Magnolia Society Volume 2 coming this Fall. Excited. Planning new ventures and projects. I'll be back before you know it!

P.S. I will be updating the HHM Facebook page so make sure you "Like" it and keep up with the moguls.


Stay Gold

Event: NFL Samari Rolle's Retirement Party - This Sunday, July 11th (FL)

SUNDAY JULY, 11th

@

OPIUM

at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino

Hollywood, Florida

•NFL ALL-STARS BASH•

Official Samari Rolle Retirement Party

Hosted By Rocsi

from BET's 106 and Park

Party alongside some of the biggest names in football

 

LADIES FREE BEFORE MIDNIGHT!!!

For more information contact - 954.437.7878

Stoudemire signs to the Knicks

Did he just recently start insisting that they spell his name Amar'e?

Nostalgia 30

The summer I turned 16 these were my favorite songs. #Memories. 15 days to 30!!!!! Def Jam was the shit that summer.

One Year

My own personal photo I took on August 1, 2009

Event: Salute the DJ, Brooklyn Hip Hop Festival | July 8th (NYC)

As part of Brooklyn Hip Hop Festival Week 2010, Brooklyn Bodega, will present "Salute the DJ" a night to honor the DJ as the human conduit for Hip-Hop music and culture on July 8th, 9pm-1am at the Music Hall of Williamsburg. Tickets are $10. Purchase here.

This event will be broken down into two sections:


The first will see Bobbito, DJ Spinna and Waajeed rock solo sets and then go record-for-record, spinning the best Soul, Hip-Hop, Jazz, House classics and whatever flavor they pull from the crates.

The second will feature a four turntable extravaganza with DJ Rob Swift of The X-ecutioners and DJ Rhettmatic of the Beat Junkies. These world renowned and champion Turntablists will whip the crowd into a frenzy by displaying turntable wizardry on the wheels of steel.

For a complete listing of Brooklyn Hip Hop Festival Week of events, including the Bodega Education Initiative honoring J Dilla and festival headliners De La Soul, visit www.bkhiphopfestival.com.

Event: NBA Draft Party @ Amnesia With DJ CLUE & DJ Suss.One | Tomorrow 6/24 (NYC)

THE NBA DRAFT PARTY

HD Thursdays with DJ SUSS.ONE & DJ CLUE

ALONGSIDE DJ K Black

HOSTED BY:

NBA Rookie Of The Year - Tyreke Evans

NBA Champion - Ron Artest

& Elton Brand of the NBA

@

CLUB AMNESIA

609 West 29th Street - New York, NY

 

RSVP:

http://www.nbadraftparty.com/