[throwback] DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince - "Summertime" (1991)

Enjoy your weekend!

[event] Rock The Bells Lineup Announced

The four shows will be on August 20th in Los Angeles, August 27th in San Francisco, September 3rd in New York, and September 10th in Boston. What makes Rock the Bells unique is that artists will perform albums in their entirety. Yes you've read that correct, it stay Lauryn will be doing Miseducation, yes as in The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill!!! Nas will do Illmatic. Come on, feel old with me. I had this on cassette tape. Mobb Deep will do The Infamous. Raekwon...Only Built 4 Cuban Linx. I remember ordering these from BMG (who remembers BMG and Columbia House?). Souls of Mischief...93 Til Infinity and Talib and Mos will be Black Star again. This is very exciting news, but maybe this could just be me. I'll be 31 by the time this show rolls through New York, I am so over standing up in a crowd. I wish hip hop didn't have such a bad rep maybe we can bring chairs to a venue. I know when my mom sees War or Earth Wind & Fire and acts like that she has a picnic with her lol.

For more information hit up http://www.rockthebells.net/

[video/mp3] Tanya Morgan – "Without Hands" Feat. Che Grand, King Mez & Skyzoo (Prod. By Veterano)

via Audible Treats Release

Two months ago, artists, fans, and industry folks from around the world converged on Austin, Texas for SXSW, with 1,000's of performances throughout the week. For a few select artists, the occasion also offered the opportunity to come together and collaborate with peers, and that's precisely what happened for Tanya Morgan, who came together with Che Grand, King Mez, Skyzoo, and producer Veterano, to record this brand new song, "Without Hands," which will be a part of The Official SXSW Mixtape, dropping May 31st at DJBooth.net.


The song was recorded on the Unique Squared Mobile Studio, a state of the art recording studio contained within a massive, 45-foot tour bus, as a part of a three-day initiative to bring artists together to collaborate, fostering an environment that allowed artists to harness their creativity. The track was recorded and mixed by Fokis, and three-peat Scribble Jam DJ Battle champion DJ Presyce handled all cuts and scratches.

The Official SXSW Mixtape, which also features Ro Spit, Kosha Dillz, Khaleel, Nick Javas, J-Live, Apollo Brown, IMAKEMADBEATS, Dynamite Brothers, and D.R.U.G.S. Kels of TN2 Productions will be available for free download beginning May 31st at DJBooth.net.

Download "Without Hands" here:
http://media.audibletreats.com/Tanya_Morgan-Without_Hands_Prod_Veterano.mp3

Scene + Heard TV: Episode 4

Check out the latest edition of “Scene And Heard TV” hosted by Mara The Hip-Hop Socialite featuring Killer Mike (aka Mike Bigga) and the daughter of the late Jam Master Jay, Tyra Myricks.



[film] Beats, Rhymes & Life: The Travels of A Tribe Called Quest

The documentary film by Michael Rapaport is scheduled for release July 8th in LA & New York. The movie will hit Philly July 22 at the Ritz 5 (that's where I'll be). Click here for more cities & dates.


via BBCIceCream

[event] Still Eye Rise Films + Yasmin Shiraz presents Dinner + Movie Screening of They Call Me Dae, June 9th (NYC)

Award winning writer/director and author, Yasmin Shiraz, presents her latest piece a short film, entitled They Call Me Dae. On Thursday, June 9th, Still Eye Rise films will host a screening of the film, which tells the story of Dae, a teen girl who brags about being a teen bully. The film takes an intimate look into Dae's life to discover if she is angry to be hateful or if her anger is coming from home. The film stars Naza Usher as Dae. The talented cast also includes Cynthia McCright, Princess K. Harris, Krystal Farris, Kaseem Bristow, Dahianna Torres, Steve Blast, and Richard Perez.

The event will be hosted by Big Ced of Industry Co-Sign at Negril Village Restaurant, 70 W. 3rd Street, NYC  from 6:30-11pm. The film screening starts at 9pm. There is no cover at the door.
View the trailer:

About Yasmin Shiraz - Follow @YasminShiraz

Yasmin Shiraz is a writer/director, activist, sociologist and the author of six books, including the American Library Association’s 2009 Quick Pick for Reluctant Readers, Retaliation. Her best selling Blueprint for My Girls series (Simon & Schuster) has been read at schools and youth organizations by thousands of students in the US—encouraging self-esteem, personal development and character building.

About Still Eye Rise Films - http://www.stilleyerise.net/
An independent production company, Still Eye Rise Films focuses on creating impactful narratives and documentaries that bring to light truthful and shocking experiences that young people are enduring throughout the US. Still Eye Rise Films produced the award winning film, Can She Be Saved? – which documents teen girl fights. Every Corner is their award winning documentary webseries which showcases urban youth telling real stories.

They Call Me Dae will be screening in selected cities. Stay connected by following Yasmin Shiraz @YasminShiraz and visit http://www.stilleyerise.net/ for updates.

[music] Meet Pop Artist Demi Lobo

Demi Lobo is a pop artist, radio personality, and a full-time student in Chicago. She is also this month's winner of DJ Absolut's Rock the Mic showcase and also won for Best Female Vocalist at the Chicago Music Awards. View her winning Rock the Mic performance of her new song, Wonderland, from her upcoming EP Demi Neutron:Under The Influence. Also check out her video House Party and interview feature.   

http://www.demilobo.com/
www.twitter.com/DEMILOBO
www.youtube.com/demsterr640



[events] The Chicago Connection at House of Blues, A3C Seeks Artists Submissions, Beat Refinery DJ School Open House

Tomorrow, May 18th, The Chicago Connection Featuring ProbCause, MARS ASAP Foundation (Founder Jerry Azumah) at HOB Chicago Foundation Room (CHI). Guest List Only. RSVP pr@swankpublishing.com.

A3C Hip Hop Festival Now Accepting Artists Submissions And Announcing Online Ticket Sales- A3C is looking for talented artists from across the country who can bring something unique to the festival. Artists can submit for the 2011 event through either Sonicbids or ReverbNation. All artists that submit receive a 3-day festival pass. There is a fee for submissions, and artists can submit before June 1, 2011 at an early bird rate of $10. For more information about becoming involved in A3C as an artist, partner, volunteer or media representative please visit http://www.a3cfestival.com/.

Beat Refinery DJ School Launches New Program at Bach to Rock (B2R) Herndon (VA), Open House This Saturday, May 21st - Chris Stiles (DJ Stylus Chris) and Brian Sadiarin, (DJ Geometrix) directors of B2R’s DJ school, Beat Refinery, are pleased to launch a new series of classes at B2R Herndon and welcome all to an Open House, Saturday, May 21 from 5 pm to 9 pm. The open house features DJ demonstrations, free lessons and the opportunity to try their state-of-the-art equipment. The Herndon B2R is located at 465 Herndon Parkway, Herndon, VA, 20170. Classes begin on June 6th. For more information and to register for classes visit http://www.beatrefinery.com/.

[video] Pusha T - Blow

[event] Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with Miles Jones - Release Party + Show (NYC)



Miles Jones will be celebrating the release of his full-length album RUNAWAY JONES (Mojo Records & Publishing / URBNET / MB3 Records/EMI) this Thurday, May 5 at Panda Bar. Miles will perform at 9pm with special guest DJ Yale Fox, followed by resident DJ Tenessee.

Miles Jones NYC Release Show: A Special Pandasonic Cinco De Mayo Event

Thursday, May 5 at 8:00pm - 3:00am

Panda Bar

139 Chrystie Street @ Delancey, NYC

FREE ADMISSION + HAPPY HOUR TEQUILA SPECIALS (4-9PM)

 

Check out Miles Jones video "Never Wrong (Remix)"



http://www.runawayjones.com/blog/
http://www.facebook.com/milesjonesmusic
http://www.myspace.com/mojorecordings
http://www.youtube.com/milesjonestv



*Courtesy: Nathalie Levey, TenFour Communications