BEEF: B.o.B vs Tyler, The Creator

It all started when Tyler, the Creator decided to call out B.o.B in his single "YONKERS." The line was “I’ll crash that f--kin’ airplane that f----t n--ga B.o.B. is in," which, of course, B.o.B took offense to. So B.o.B decided to release an Odd Future dis track entitled "No Future." B.o.B definitely goes in on the track calling them "rookies" as well as "beginners." Not to mention the last line of the song, in which he says, "You keep f---ing with me, you won't have no future." Tyler had this to say about the track via twitter:

"Whoa. I Don't Think The 'No Future' Song Is Even A Diss. But, Ive Never Heard Him Spit Like That. Took Me By Surprise, Cus Its Tight. Still Hate That Airplanes Song Tho. It Has The Same Chord Progression As Fucking 'Love The Way You Lie' And That One Song By Katy Perry Actually, All The Music Now Days Have The Same Chord Progression, With That Dumbass Techno Synth, Or Like, Garage Band Drums."

Hmmm...Tyler holds back no punches. Of course, fans of both sides had something to say about B.o.B's track in particular. Some say he went hard and others say he could have went harder on the track.


You decide...

Tyler The Creator - "Yonkers" from TheContentKiller on Vimeo.

So who won this battle...B.o.B or Tyler? Let us know what you think...


-Mixtape Chic

Bamboozle Road Show

The annual Bamboozle Festival will take place April 29th - May 1st this year in New Jersey. Hip Hop acts include Lil Wayne, Big Sean, Diggy Simmons, Chiddy Bang as well as others. The Bamboozle Road Show, which is a tour that was started in 2008, will start May 4th with Chiddy Bang headlining. The tour will also include G.O.O.D. Music artist Pusha T as well as some artists from other genres.




Bamboozle Roadshow Tour Dates

May 4th	Boston, MA	House of Blues
May 6th	Charlotte, NC	The Fillmore
May 7th	Myrtle Beach, SC	House of Blues
May 11th	Orlando, FL	House of Blues
May 13th	Houston, TX	House of Blues
May 15th	Dallas, TX	House of Blues
May 18th	San Diego, CA	House of Blues
May 19th	Los Angeles, CA	House of Blues
May 20th	San Francisco, CA	The Fillmore
May 24th	Vancouver, BC	The Commodore
May 30th	Chicago, IL	House of Blues
June 2nd	Indianapolis, IN	Egyptian Room
June 3rd	Cincinnati, OH	Bogart's
June 4th	Detroit, MI	St. Andrew's
June 5th	Cleveland, OH	House of Blues
June 8th	Philadelphia, PA	TLA
June 10th	Toronto, ON	Sound Academy

They are planning to announce more dates soon. We will keep you updated when more information is available.

For tickets and more information click here.

UPDATE (4/20) This tour has been cancelled due to a scheduling conflicts. All fans who already purchased tickets will receive a full refund.

-Mixtape Chic

Gutter Rainbows Tour

Talib Kweli kicked off the rightfully titled Gutter Rainbows Tour last night in Seattle, WA. Fellow emcee Fashawn will also be joining Talib on a few tour dates. However, those dates have not been specified.




Gutter Rainbow Tour Dates

30-Mar Seattle, WA at Nuemos/Showbox

31-Mar Portland, OR at Crystal Ballroom

01-Apr Reno, NV at Knitting Factory

02-Apr San Bernadino, CA at NOS Event Center

03-Apr Los Angeles, CA at Club Nokia

04-Apr Costa Mesa, CA at Detroit Bar

05-Apr San Fransico, CA at Fillmore

06-Apr San Diego, CA at House of Blues

07-Apr Tucson, AZ at Rialto Theatre

08-Apr Phoenix, AZ at Venue of Scottsdale

09-Apr Ventura, CA at Magestic Theatre

10-Apr Flagstaff, AZ at Orphuem Theatre

11-Apr Albuquerque, NM at Sunshine Theatre

15-Apr Columbus, OH at Skully’s

16-Apr College Corner, OH at Hannon’s Camp America

17-Apr Indianpolis, IN at The Vogue

18-Apr Louisville, KY at Headliners

19-Apr St. Louis, MO at Pops Nightclub

20-Apr Lawrence, KS at Granada Theatre

21-Apr Milwaukee, WI at The Rave

22-Apr Urbana, IL at The Canopy

23-Apr Madison, WI at Capitol Theater

24-Apr Minneapolis, MN at Epic

26-Apr Boston, MA at Paradise Rock Club

28-Apr New York, NY at SOB’s

29-Apr Portland, ME at Port City Music Hall

30-Apr Albany, NY at SUNY Albany

01-May Newark, DE at Delaware U (Charity Event)

02-May Philadelphia, PA at The Note

03-May Washington, DC at Black Cat

04-May Baltimore, MD at Sonar

05-May Nashville, TN at Limelight

06-May Charlotte, NC at Amos Southend

07-May Orlando, FL at Firestone Live

Make sure you go to a show near you!!

-Mixtape Chic

Wind-it-Back Wednesday--Goodie Mob-Cell Therapy

Album: Soul Food (1995)

Goodie Mob, based in Atlanta, Georgia, is widely considered one of the founding hip hop acts of the Dirty South movement. Members Cee-Lo (Thomas Callaway), Khujo Goodie (Willie Knighton, Jr.), T-Mo Goodie (Robert Barnett), and Big Gipp (Cameron Gipp) make up the group, which has been functioning since 1995.

"GOODIE MOB", as it's written on their album covers, stands for "GOOD DIE Mostly Over Bullshit". Cee-Lo notes in a song off the Soul Food album that, "[If] you take out one 'O' it stands for 'GOD Is Every Man Of Blackness.' "

Its members were all born in Atlanta, and the group is based there with the rest of the Dungeon Family, a collective which includes OutKast and P.A. (Parental Advisory). Goodie was first heard featured on several songs from OutKast's first album Southernplayalisticadillacmuzik.

Cee-Lo was the most visible member of the group prior to his departure in 2000 (among other projects, he is now recording as Gnarls Barkley), while Big Gipp has made several rounds on other Dungeon Family members' albums, and T-Mo and Khujo form a duo within the group called The Lumberjacks.

I still remember all of the words to this one and I haven't listened to it since the late 90s. This is where Cee-Lo got his start (for the new Cee-Lo fans).

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Wind-it-Back Wednesday--Keep Ya Head Up

Taking it back to 1993 with one of my favorite songs by the late and great Tupac Shakur.

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Big K.R.I.T. Listening Party

March 28th, 2011 marked the day forever began as Mississippi rapper, Big K.R.I.T. released his new album for free on the internet. Watch as the Hip Hop community comes out to show love and as K.R.I.T. performs some music from the new album, “Return Of 4Eva”.


Studio Life: Big K.R.I.T. Album Listening Party for "Return of 4Eva" from 3 Little Digs on Vimeo.

Big K.R.I.T. has the best smile.  You can tell he's excited about music.

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Sir Michael Rocks ft GLC-You Know the Rules (video)

You Know the Rules - Official video from Mani Orr on Vimeo.

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Big K.R.I.T.-Return of 4eva

Download HERE

I still find it crazy how some of these guys put out albums for free.  This one is a winner!  Check it out.  If you like what you hear, donate to the cause and support Big K.R.I.T.!  I still can't believe this one is free!!!!  :-)

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Big K.R.I.T.-Dreamin (video)

Do not sleep on this man. ANother great and talented rapper/producer. I love this song. Mixtape drops today. Enjoy!

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Lil B-Illusions of Grandeur(Video)

This is a 180 from wonton soup for Lil B. "Illusions of Grandeur" is the title track from the mixtape he released a few weeks ago. Its a deep track but the flow seems to be a little off at times. Let us know what you think. Enjoy!

DOWNLOAD: Illusions of Grandeur

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The Jealous Guys-Brainwashed By London(Video)

The Jealous Guys' "Brainwashed By London" track is from The Love Mixtape. The mixtape is available now. Enjoy!

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Freeway & Statik Selektah-The Flow(Video)

Freeway and Statik Selektah bring you "The Flow" off of their Statik-Free EP. You may remember this track being recorded via UStream a few months ago. Its a simple video but what more do you need? Enjoy!

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Nardwuar SXSW Edition!

If you don't know about Nardwuar, check out this link to get familiar: http://hiphopchicz.blogspot.com/2010/12/who-heck-is-nardwuar.html

Nardwuar is my hero! Genius! Seriously!

Now check out some Nardwuar interviews from SXSW!  Hilarious.

CurrenSy


Big K.R.I.T.


Lil B


Odd Future


Keep on rocking in the free world and DOOT DO DO LOO DO...DOOT DOOT!

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No Fantastic Voyage for Foxy

MTV-Inga “Foxy Brown” Marchand and her very public legal snafus and history of erratic behavior continue to plague the rapper and now, Foxy can add another unwanted feather to her ill-fitting cap.

Foxy Brown was an invited performer on the Tom Joyner Morning Show Fantastic Voyage cruise, an annual event put on by the popular morning radio personality. During his radio broadcast yesterday morning (March 25), Joyner announced to his listening public that he and his staff had to take rather drastic measures to get Foxy Brown to vacate the cruise. “We put Foxy off the cruise. Let’s just say she got put off,” revealed Joyner on his show. “You had to really act a fool to get put off.”

Details are sketchy, but reports say that earlier this week Foxy Brown was a phoned in guest on the show and seemingly got disconnected from Joyner and his co-hosts. However, Joyner was forgiving once he realized that Foxy Brown ended the call abruptly as the Ill Na Na did call back. “You know Foxy, after the interview, she called back and she was crying. And I said, ‘See, she’s gonna be alright.’ Well, I was proven wrong,” shared Joyner.

Joyner said Foxy was sent back to her quarters and ordered to be held down until whatever situation she was embroiled in simmered down, but the hosts stated that their actions didn’t suffice. According to Joyner’s co-host Sybil, Brown was booted from the ship and subsequently escorted to a nearby airport.

Foxy Brown has yet to offer any comment surrounding the incident.

Source: http://rapfix.mtv.com/2011/03/26/foxy-brown-gets-the-boot-from-tom-joyner-cruise/

I feel bad for Foxy Brown.  I'm hoping she can get it together.  It seems like she needs real help.  I really do feel bad for the woman.

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Studio Sunday--Mac Miller and Smoke Dza

Video of Mac Miller from 5 months ago. This just goes to show you that you can make a studio anywhere. Lol.

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So Live Saturday-Music Matters SXSW

A great compilation of footage from the Music Matters set at SXSW put together by New Mexico's own V6M productions. We just had to give it a solo highlight because it's super duper fresh! Featuring J. Cole, Zawcain, B.o.B, Playboy Tre, Big Sean, Dom Kennedy and more! Great job fellas!

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So Live Saturday-J. Cole at UCF

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So Live Saturday-Wale

Wale #Nodaysoff Campus Invasion UF & CSU from Dj OMEGA on Vimeo.

Check Wale out as he performs at University of Florida and Colorado State University. Cameos from J. Cole and B.o.B are in this video too. Enjoy!

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So Live Saturday-9th Wonder's Jamla

Some footage of Rapsody, Thee Tom Hardy, Big Reemo and of course 9th Wonder from Def Jam Cipher Session "Southern Edition." Enjoy.

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So Live Saturday-J. Cole in Miami

J. COLE performs at 400 Club Saturdays at CAMEO from 400life on Vimeo.

Some footage of J. Cole performing at 400 Club in Miami. Nicely put together footage with celebrity sightings.

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So Live Saturday-XXL 2011 Freshman

These are some clips from the XXL Freshman Show:



















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Big Sean-My Last (Video)

You've heard the song, you've been behind the scenes and now the video for Big Sean's "My Last" is finally ready for the world to see. Enjoy!

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SXSW Performance Videos (Part 3)!

Thisis50.com SXSW special with Shawn Chrystopher [Ilroots.com & ScoreMoreShows.com present The Illmore Webisode 2] from ATOMIC STORM ENT TV on Vimeo.
Shawn Chrystopher behind the scenes and live performance from The Illmore


DJ Quik, EPMD, SLAUGHTERHOUSE, THE KID DAYTONA, BLU, COLLIE BUDZ, LOS RAKAS and DEE-1 take to the VIBE House stage.


XV behind the scenes and live performance footage at the KILLERSLASERSPAPERS showcase. This is hilarious!


Big KRIT performing at Billboard Show.  This video is cool cause it's from HIS point of view...and he performs "Hometown Hero." :-)


Dee-1 at Vibe House performing "Jay, 50 and Weezy" and below perfoming "Blu"



Big Sean everything! This video follows Big Sean through his SxSW experience. Love it!


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XXL's 2011 Freshman Class: The Mixtape

XXL and DJ Whoo Kid teamed up to bring you a mixtape featuring new music from some of this years XXL Freshman Class including Yelawolf, Kendrick Lamar, Lil B, Fred The Godson, YG, Cyhi Da Prince, Meek Mill, Mac Miller, Big K.R.I.T. and Lil Twist. Diggy Simmons does not have any new music on the mixtape but is featured in one of the cyphers. Enjoy!

DOWNLOAD: 2011 FRESHMAN CLASS: THE MIXTAPE

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Lupe Fiasco Tour!!

A few days ago, Lupe announced via twitter that he would head out on a nationwide tour. The tour will begin March 27 in Los Angeles with the finale being May 11 at Bates College in Lewiston, ME. He currently has the number one album in the country so what better way to celebrate by going on tour. Check the dates below:

Lupe Fiasco Tour Dates


Mar. 27: Los Angeles, CA (DUB Car Show - LA Convention Cntr.)
Mar. 31: Durham, NC (Duke University)
Apr. 1: Ann Arbor, MI (University Of Michigan)
Apr. 13: Albany, NY (SUNY Albany - Washington Ave. Armory)
Apr. 16: Keene, NH (Keene State College)
Apr. 19: Oxford, OH (Miami University)
Apr. 21: Phoenix, AZ (Mesa Amphitheater)
Apr. 24: New York, NY (Roseland Ballroom)
Apr. 25: New York, NY (Roseland Ballroom)
Apr. 26: New Haven, CT (Yale University)
Apr. 28: Bristol, RI (Roger Williams University)
Apr. 29: University Park, PA (Penn State University)
May 1: Baltimore, MD (Meriweather Post)
May 6: New Orleans, (LA Congo Square--Appearing with Performance w/Band)
May 7: Boise, ID (Boise State University)
May 11: Lewiston, ME (Bates College - Grey Gym)

If you can go, I would suggest doing so. He definitely puts on a good show. If you don't have L.A.S.E.R.S. already....get it now! 


See what we thought of the album here.


-Mixtape Chic

Pusha T: Fear of God (Mixtape)

The long-awaited mixtape from Clipse member Pusha T is finally here. Pusha T cites his brother Malice as the inspiration for the mixtape due to him not being there while Pusha was writing for the project. 

"I was ready to start a new album, after Til the Casket Drops," he explained to Miss Info. "Malice said, 'Nah I can't right now.' I was like, 'You sure? You serious?' He said, 'I'm just gonna finish up this book. I want to get these thoughts out'…so when I started writing the first thing for Fear of God, it scared the hell outta me. My brother's not there, [I thought]. Reality set in so quick, like after bar four."

Even though it was tough for him in the beginning, Pusha T made it through and has now released Fear of God. 


DOWNLOAD: FEAR OF GOD


-Mixtape Chic

SMH NEWS!!

Master P & Gucci Mane Making a Movie; Young Buck’s Bankruptcy Woes; Snoop Dogg Accused of Promoting Teenage Drinking; The Ready To Die Cover Baby Speaks…

Rappers Master P and Gucci Mane are now set to work on a movie together titled Get Money. The movie is said to be about a street “philosopher” and street hustler who are going through a mid-life crisis. Gucci Mane will be trying to get Master P’s character, Monster, to get away from his life of crime to go into the hip hop business. Just as Monster begins to get away from that life, the two steal $1 million from a rival gang. Got it? Good. The movie is supposed to be in theatres (yes, I said theatres) August 2011.

Now…this movie is about to be garbage; just all bad in every way possible. Ummm…remember Hot Boyz? Whack!!! I have a feeling this could be just as bad if not worse. And who told Gucci Mane he should act? He can barely speak clearly enough to understand what he is saying in his rhymes and now he’s trying to act…Hell to the Naw!!! I swear people will tell you anything to get money from you. SMH…

Young Buck is up to 14 claims equaling $11.5 million against him in his current bankruptcy proceedings. Majority of which, $10 million to be exact, is from G-Unit alone. Buck’s lawyer states that his G-Unit contract was unfair to him because it didn’t allow him to conduct business as he needed.

"One of the biggest problems with Buck's situation is not only that it's so complex, but also that he didn't understand it," she said in an interview with The Tennessean. "The money went in and the money went out and Buck's universe of knowledge about his financial state is a balance on an ATM receipt. … Buck never knew at one point, at several points, that he was a millionaire."

Really? An ATM receipt? My goodness! I don’t even count that as my financial state and I don’t have all the money that he had. That statement about him not knowing he was a millionaire…I find this somewhat hard to believe. Ok, say he didn’t know he was a millionaire; even if he didn’t, he knew he had money. He had a house and he had very expensive items in this house. He had cars and let’s not forget the jewelry (rented or not, that costs some serious dollars). I am not buying it…AT ALL. AT ALL. SMH…

The Marin Institute, who is an alcohol industry watchdog, recently accused Snoop Dogg of endorsing Colt 45’s new canned drink “Blast.” Marin believes that because of Snoop and other endorsers are using their popularity to endorse underage drinking due to numerous students, ages 17-19, reporting injuries at several universities. Wow! This is ridiculous. The endorsers of any product have nothing to do with who it reaches. These kids are going to drink regardless of who they see on the advertisement. In the end, they do what they want to do. Unless Snoop Dogg is telling these kids directly to go out and drink this, I don’t see how you can accuse him of causing the underage drinking. So...SHUT UP AND LET THE MAN BE!!! SMH…

Remember that baby (see pic)? Some have said it was Biggie. Some have also said that it was the son of Diddy's former stylist. Well, apparently both theories are false. At least, according to a new story that has popped up.

Keithroy Yearwood, a high school senior from the Bronx, is now going around and telling people that he is the baby on the cover of Biggie’s Ready to Die album. 

"Every time people find out they ask me if I got a lot of money out of it.”

Apparently, he only got $150 for the two-hour photo shoot that was done through a modeling agency. Diddy found him through a casting agency. No one can actually verify if that is him on the cover of the album or not.

"I just want people to know that's me," Yearwood said. "The truth is finally coming out."

I don’t get it. Why even bring it up if you don’t want something more than just people knowing it was you? Who cares who that baby was? I know I don’t. If you noticed in the video he said his two favorite songs form the album were "Big Poppa" and "Juicy", and he only likes "Big Poppa" because of the chorus? Have you even listened to the album or did you just hear it on the radio? People have been trying to figure out who that baby was for years. Practically since the day it came out. Why say anything now? Someone is trying to get some limelight or maybe trying to rekindle their modeling career…*clears throat*. SMH…

This is Mixtape Chic reporting today's Hip Hop ChicZ SMH News...

SXSW Performance Videos (Part 2)

Mista F.A.B. shows us what a true freestyle is and I thank him.  He goes for 5 minutes as the audience holds up items for him to freestyle about.  Chea!




Donald Glover and Kendrick Lamar freestyle.  This is fresh!


Kanye West performs "All of the Lights."  Kanye loves autotune. Lol.


J. Cole


Big Sean brings out Wiz and Chip at Sunday Swagger


Big KRIT at Mohawk performing "Hometown Hero"


Mac Miller, a shirtless Freddie Gibbs and Big KRIT at XXL Mag Showcase


Invincible

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V6M with Zawcain at SXSW

The homies from V6M catch up with Zawcain at SXSW in Austin, TX.  Zawcain is from El Paso, TX and currently resides on the east coast making moves in the hip hop game.  You may remember him from 106 and Park and the BET Hip Hip Awards cypher alongside Busta Rhymes.  We are super proud of Zawcain and look forward to big things from this man.  Learn more about him at www.zawcain.com and download his mixtape The Public Option.  Great free hip hop.  Also, hit up iTunes and you can buy his live performance of "I am North" and "Take It" for only $1.98.  Northside!!!!



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LAWS-Lady Hip Hop (video)

I know it's not Music Video Monday, but this is the theme song for what Hip Hop ChicZ is and now LAWS releases the video for the song that we love.  Shout out to LAWS for making a song for the female hip hop heads out there.  We love you!  Enjoy!

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Wind-It-Back Wednesday--LL Cool J

LL Cool J (Ladies Love Cool James) has had one hell of a career in hip hop. As an emcee, LL knew when to come hard on a track and when it was time to be romantic for the ladies. He started rapping at the age of nine and at the age of 16 he sent out a self recorded demo to record companies, including Def Jam Recordings. His first single, "I Need A Beat", landed him a distribution deal with Def Jam in 1985. With 12 albums under his belt, a few of which went platinum and double platinum, he has made a huge impact in hip hop today.

Some of his history through video...ENJOY!

In 2008, before the release of his last album, LL Cool J released the first mixtape of his entire career, entitled The Return of  the G.O.A.T. The mixtape includes freestyles from LL as well as other rappers' versions of his songs.

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SXSW Performance Videos!

Here's a collection of what I found so far from SXSW in Austin, TX. Stay tuned for more. I'm far from done. :-)


Wiz Khalifa at FADER FORT by FIAT


Kanye West and Kid Cudi perform "Gorgeous" at VEVO Power Plant


Lil B and Diddy at FADER FORT by FIAT (I'm gonna say something nice...camo is a good look for Lil B...there!)


Asher Roth and Nottz perform "Enforce the Law"


Kanye West and Jay-Z


Playboy Tre at Perfect Attendance (with a clip of my favorite, "Earline's Son")

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Pusha T-Cook It Down (Video)

Pusha T - Cook It Down from Illusive Media on Vimeo.

This is the latest visual from Pusha T's upcoming mixtape Fear of God. The mixtape is set to be released today, March 21. 

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MED ft Talib Kweli-Classic (Video)

This track from MED was actually released last summer and some thought that it may have been a sign that there would be an album coming. The album never came but here is a video for the song. Enjoy!

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Exile ft Adad-Sound is God (video)

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Donwill-Breathe (video)

"Breathe" from Donwill's Don Cusack In High Fidelity [Directed by Corey Davis]

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Download the album at www.donwill.me



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Zo! ft Phonte-Greater than the Sun

What do ya'll know about The Foreign Exchange? If you know something (even if you don't) you'll enjoy this video and song. Shout out to the natural female in the video!!!  I'm loving that.

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Pennjamin Bannekar-Illwrite (video)

Pennjamin Bannekar - Illwrite from Mike Handler on Vimeo.

Some more niceness out of Chicago.

http://www.myspace.com/pennjaminbannekar

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K. Koke-Lord Knows and Nobody but Us (video)

The Roc is in the building.  Here is the latest from K. Koke, Roc Nation's UK signed artist.  What do you think?  Could he make it in America's hip hop game?







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Drake and The Clinton Foundation

Drake performed for Bill Clinton at his event Thursday night in Los Angeles. Every now and then it's nice to see rappers/mcs doing something more meaningful than throwing parties and going HAM. Shout out to Drake for supporting the Clinton Foundation. Here is some video from the event.


Drake talks about the event and Nate Dogg


Drake performs "Show Me a Good Time"


About The Clinton Foundation:

Building on a lifetime of public service, President Bill Clinton established the William J. Clinton Foundation with the mission to alleviate poverty, improve global health, strengthen economies, and protect the environment, by fostering partnerships among governments, businesses, nongovernmental organizations, and private citizens — leveraging their expertise, resources, and passions — to turn good intentions into measurable results.

Learn more at: www.clintonfoundation.org

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Studio Sunday--J. Cole

Inside look at artist J. Cole recording a song dedicated to his hometown of Fayetteville, NC. Song written and produced by J. Cole and Engineered by Mez.




A throwback from 2008 takes a look into the studio as J. Cole records "Song for the Ville." This is definitely one of my favorite J. Cole songs. You can find it on The Warm Up.  Just a reminder to those that don't know, J. Cole produces his own music.  This beat goes so hard too.

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Wyclef Jean Shot in Haiti

Wyclef Jean got shot, but fear not. He got shot in the hand and is in the hospital. See the story below for details from In Flex We Trust:

(DefendHT)–Distressing reports came in at 12:00am, election day, March 20th 2011, that hip-hop artist Wyclef Jean had been shot and was at a hospital seeking treatment.

News reports claim that Wyclef was passing through Delmas #65 in Port-au-Prince when a hail of gunfire was showered into the car. Jean was in the car with Busta Rhymes, Jimmy Rosemond and other members of his entourage. No other passengers in the vehicle were injured.

The injury was inflicted to Wyclef Jean’s right hand. The same hand that made him a star as a guitar playing revolutionary of hip-hop.

Haiti is set to vote in its presidential runoff on this day and this event only adds to the dramatic circumstances of the tiny island. On Saturday, the formerly exiled President Jean Bertrand Aristide returned to Haiti, stirring up much speculation ahead of the elections.

Our prayers are with Wyclef Jean and we hope that he stays safe.  Stay up!

Update from www.cnn.com:

Port-Au-Prince, Haiti (CNN) -- Hip-hop singer Wyclef Jean heard "the sound of the boom" and then realized he was "grazed by a bullet" in Port-au-Prince Saturday night, the eve of Haiti's presidential runoff election, Jean told CNN.

A Haitian national police spokesman said that Jean was treated at a hospital for an injury, but he would not confirm if it was from a bullet or from glass.

The wound was superficial and "he is doing well," Jean spokeswoman Cindy Tanenbaum said.

Jean said he suffered the wound on his hand soon after stepping out of his car to talk on his phone.

He was treated by a doctor at a hospital and released, Tanenbaum said.

Jean would not comment on if he suspected he was targeted by a shooter. "I can't even speculate," he said.

The police investigation was stalled by Jean's refusal to speak to police about the incident, according to Garry Desrosiers, a spokesman for the Haitian national police.

Jean has been helping the presidential campaign of popular musician Michel Martelly, who is on the ballot against former first lady Mirlande Manigat in Sunday's pivotal presidential runoff election.

"It was nothing," said Damien Merlo, a spokeman for the Martelly campaign. "He's fine and out and about getting out the vote for us." Final results of the runoff will be released on April 16, according to officials.

Jean called Sunday's vote "historical."

"This was done, the majority of it, with technology," he said. "It's going great because this moment in history is being defined with the technology, Facebook, Twitter, SMS, Livestream."

Jean, who was born in Haiti, shot to fame in the mid-1990s as a member of the Fugees, a U.S.-based hip-hop and reggae group. He now performs as a solo artist.

He has been an outspoken proponent of Haiti through his Yele Haiti Foundation and was one of the first celebrities to offer aid after the last year's devastating earthquake.

In September, he officially ended his bid to be president of Haiti a month after election officials ruled that he was ineligible to run.

Jean previously vowed to fight the Haitian electoral council's ruling that he was not a resident of the country.

His eligibility had been in question after claims that he had not lived in Haiti for five consecutive years prior to the election, a requirement in the nation's constitution.

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