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Nina Sky Vs Bryan Leach (Polo Grounds Music)

2010-04-27T23:26:00.002-04:00

It's been nearly six years since the sister duo known as Nina Sky released their self-titled debut. Where's the follow-up? It's nowhere in sight.

In a series of tweets recently, according to a Rap-Up.com report, the sisters revealed ongoing problems with getting their label, Polo Grounds Music, in regard to the release and support their music.

This week, Nina Sky explained that their album has been ready for months, but say Polo Grounds refuses to put anything into motion.

"Starting a new campaign today... 'Nina Sky Doesn't Play Polo,' " they tweeted (@NinaSky) on Wednesday (March 10). "For months we've had a complete album, ready for release. Y'all wanna know what's really goin' on? Nothing [and] that's the problem.

"We released [two] videos and singles without support from our label. All good... Stayed positive. After months of no movement, we asked to be released [and] still nothing. No acknowledgment from the President of our label, Bryan Leach. Bottom line, we want to be released. If you're really down with our movement, holler [at] Bryan Leach."

According to Rap-Up, the duo signed with Polo Grounds Music in 2006, after an amicable release from Universal Records. Since then, Nina Sky says Leach hasn't held up his end of an agreement they forged when they signed on the dotted line.

"Upon signing, [Bryan said] he wasn't gonna do what Universal did and shelve our [second] album, [Starting Today]," Natalie told the website. "He was gonna get us in the studio, we were gonna complete our album, and we were gonna release it. Now obviously we don't expect that to happen overnight; it takes time and we have to get in with different producers. It took like two years to complete [the album] to the point where we were happy with it. He didn't stay true to his word."

Natalie continued, explaining that they've filmed and released two music videos on their own, without the support of Polo Grounds, but says the label failed to move on the buzz around the two songs. Now they ask: "Why be signed to a label if they're not gonna help you?"

The duo say they met with Leach over three months ago to discuss their situation, but since then, they've been getting the run around.- Allen Starbury

Support the Nina Sky movement & let their label know how YOU feel about how they're handling the release of Nina Sky's sophomore album, 'Starting Today'. Sign the petition by clicking here.

Dean VMNTX "United Abominations" Guitar

2010-03-02T13:43:00.002-05:00

My Other New Toy. This is my Drop c guitar.
Specs:
Dave Mustaine VMNT X United Abominations
Mahogany Top / Body
25.5” Scale
Dave Mustaine Spec. Bolt-on Maple “D-Shaped” Neck
Rosewood Fingerboard
Pearl Dot Inlays
Mini Grover 6 In-Line Tuners
Black Hardware
Tune-O-Matic Bridge
Dean DMT Design Humbucker Pickups- will upgrade to EMG's 81/60

The "Rg4exfm1" from Ibanez

2010-03-02T13:27:00.003-05:00

My New Toy! The guitar was made in Indonesia and it has 24 frets. The neck is really thin, perfect for playing, with nice maple wood. It's a solid top, the body is basswood and it has a nice flamed maple top finish in either blue or grey transparent gloss. The RG4EXFM1 is equipped with a Floyd Rose style bridge(Edge III) and with the aid of a locking nut, you can divebomb so much without even getting 1 string slightly out of tune. There is a knob for volume, tone and a 5-way selector. The pickups give a nice tone with 2 humbuckers and a single coil in the middle which gives you many choices for the right tone you need, the bridge pickup is an Ibz Inf4, middle Infs3 and Neck Inf3.
I mostly play rock and metal and it is perfect RG's are always perfect for that genre. I don't have an awesome setup, my amp is a little Spider IV 15 Watt it goes pretty loud and I also have a DigiTech RP90 plugged through my amp so I have more than preset settings. This guitar has the perfect sound, I can hear every little move I make when I go down the fretboard, the middle pickup has a nice clean tone and the neck pickup has great pinch-harmonic response. The finish is also immaculate. I am thinking about upgrading pickups to EMG's but overall for $399.99 This is a pretty nice guitar to add to your arsenal.

"Okay (Bonus) - T.Shirt (2007)"

2010-01-29T14:17:00.002-05:00

This video is one of my favorites for sure and brings back good memories. Filmed in Brooklyn by Dred of Hot Mop Films.

NINA SKY "BEAUTIFUL PEOPLE"

2010-01-29T13:32:00.001-05:00

Tittsworth "Tear Da Club Up" (WD EDIT)

2009-10-09T15:50:00.002-04:00

"Tear Da Club Up" (WD Edit)

Bob Sinclair "Love You No more" Ft. Shabba Ranks(WD EDIT)

2009-10-09T15:46:00.002-04:00

Bob Sinclair "Love You No More"(WD EDIT)

Madcon "Beggin"(WD Edit) Download

2009-10-06T14:14:00.002-04:00

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T.Shirt - The Loft Sessions EP

2009-09-30T14:55:00.002-04:00

Download The Loft Sessions EP - T.Shirt
Press Release:

"It's a bit of a long story but I'll make it quick. This past August I sublet a friend of a friend's loft in Chinatown and recorded an EP of what's been going on in my life. Originally, I reached out to a bunch of different artists, producers, writers, and contacts I'd made over a while to collaborate and turn the release into something bigger than what I could do alone but few hit me back, and even fewer actually came through.

The project is my first of original material. I wrote the album in 2 weeks to a library of beats I've had for some time. I spent 5 days recording 7 tracks. I recorded the intro "Fuck the Summertime" on the morning I had to be out of the loft, September 1st. I felt like I needed one more record so I started flipping through the beats and when I found one, for the first time in my life I stood in front of the mic and free-styled in spurts, writing the whole record live in 15 minutes.

I spent most nights alone, mixing records, sitting at the big windows watching, breathing Chinatown. I'm at a funny point in my life and I poured it all into the music. My friend Ryan came by a couple days and we shot all the artwork, which I'm very excited about. He took great, very introspective shots that really show you what kind of place I was in. There's a line on one of my favorite records on the album, "I'm exploring, eyes wide, walking through the halls, this man's got his whole life right here on the walls". And it's true. The combination of having such a black summer, losing family, our icons, going crazy trying to work and grind for these invisible means, and being in this much older man's home, this accomplished artist's Chinatown loft for 25 years was a lot to take in. It really put me in a different kind of creative space.

If everything goes according to plan I'm releasing it digitally for free on my www.illrapper.com this coming TUESDAY, September 29th. I also plan to submit it to iTunes & Amazon for an official November Release. My only hope is that the blogs pick it up, people get wind, there's some kind of demand for it and word gets around that it's good music and deserves a listen. That's seriously my only hope. If you have some kind of avenue, a site, if you have any ideas on how to get this thing out there, please, I'm open to any kind of help.

Talk to me, hit me back. Say something, anything, lemme know you got this. Peace for now !"- T.Shirt

www.illrapper.com
www.youtube.com/shirtathome
www.twitter.com/sweatshirt

DJ Roc Raida dies after complications stemming from MMA accident

2009-09-24T16:10:00.002-04:00

The music world is in mourning after it was announced by hip hop artist Busta Rhymes that his personal DJ, Roc Raida, is dead aged 37.

Raida, an avid mixed martial arts devotee, had injured his back while training at a gym, and had received back surgery twice in the time since to correct the injury.

He was recovering from the surgery when complications saw his health take a turn for the worst, and he died Saturday Sept. 19. at 2:05 p.m.

Born Anthony Williams, Raid won the 1995 DMC World DJ Championship, earning a spot in the DMC Hall of Fame four years later. The turntable spinner worked with some of the biggest names in music, including Ghostface Killah, Jungle Brothers, Busta Rhymes, Big L and Linkin Park.

He had released six solo albums and seven more with his group, the X-Ecutioners.

Williams had trained in mixed martial arts for several years. He was recovering at an "inpatient physical therapy facility" at the time of his death, according to a statement from his family.

"Family and friends will miss him dearly. Please give the family their privacy," the statement continued.

Busta Rhymes said on his Twitter stream, "I never met a more humble man in the industry...So unbelievably talented and most importantly such beautiful spirit...I LOVE U MY BROTHER..." before talking about how "We r loosing all of these great people this year as a result of God calling his army because something is about 2 go down!!"

"To me, he was the best DJ on the planet--nobody can tell me different," his friend Lord Finesse told StreetHop.com. "Until they do what Roc Raida has done, from body tricks to beat juggling to speed scratching. I mean, everything ... he made that shit look easy."

A post on Williams' MySpace page had previously warned fans that "rumors and chatter are not accurate." His family called the death "unexpected."

Williams is survived by his wife and three daughters. R.I.P Brutha!

Rescue Ink

2009-09-23T15:24:00.004-04:00

Finally something worth taking a glance at. These guys are actually doing something about the problem, not just talking tht talk but walking the walk. Nuff respect!

RESCUE INK is a rescue group unlike any you’ve seen before: a bunch of tattooed, motorcycle-riding tough guys who have joined together to fight animal cruelty, educate abusers and help resolve situations other rescue groups can’t – or won’t – handle themselves.

Some of the guys grew up in the projects, some had their brushes with the law, some used their smarts to survive, even thrive on the streets. But that was then, this is now, and today they all share a common goal: Using every means within the thin boundaries of the law, they persuade and educate abusers about the right way to treat animals.

Like many of the animals they save, the members of Rescue Ink know what it’s like to be given a second chance in life. And they’re using theirs to help the animals, no matter what it takes.

What makes them so effective? Take a look. Would you mess with these guys?
RESCUE INK

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Blick Madness w/Darvin Silva & Will Divide

2009-09-22T21:59:00.002-04:00

V THE SERIES (2009) - LONG PROMO

2009-09-22T16:16:00.002-04:00

V is an upcoming television series remake to be broadcast on ABC during the mid season of the 2009-2010 television season. It is executive produced by The 4400 creator Scott Peters, Jace Hall, Steve Pearlman and Jeffrey Bell and is based on the science-fiction franchise created by Kenneth Johnson. The series will premiere on November 3, 2009. V: The Series was a one-hour weekly television series that aired in the United States on NBC in 1984-85. It was a continuation of the science fiction franchise about an alien invasion of Earth by a carnivorous race of reptilians known as "The Visitors" which was originally conceived by American writer, producer and director Kenneth Johnson. Johnson, however, was not involved in the production of the weekly series. Giant spaceships appear over all major cities of the world, the alien "Visitors" claiming to come in peace. As some humans begin to doubt the sincerity of the Visitors, Homeland Security agent Erica Evans discovers that the aliens have spent decades infiltrating human governments and businesses and are now in the final stages of their plan to take over the planet. Erica joins the resistance movement, which includes Ryan, a Visitor sleeper agent who wants to save humanity. However, the aliens have won favor among the people of Earth by curing a variety of diseases, and have recruited Earth's youth, including Erica's son, to serve unknowingly as spies. This is a must for all you 80's babies outthere.

The Ting Tings "Great Dj" (Will Divide Remix)

2009-09-22T16:08:00.002-04:00

Girls & Boys Tings (Great DJ WD Remix).mp3

Little Club Heads 80's Party ( Don't Forget Your 80's Gear)

2009-09-22T15:50:00.003-04:00

Little Club Heads is a once a month dance party for families and kids ages 6 months-8years old. Come party with the entire family as the top dj's in NYC are sure to get the party started. Little Club Heads features lots of fun entertainment, dancing, face painting, balloon artist, cartoon characters,free snacks, clowns, free cotton candy, and a children's boutique featuring MadisonParker Clothing's cool t-shirts and onesies. Food and drink specials and birthday party packages available. This month is a tribute to the 80's .For advance ticket sales or more info go to www.littleclubheads.com

Host: "Little Club Heads"
Price: $15
Date: Sunday, September 27, 2009
Time: 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Location: La Pomme
Street: 37 West 26th Street
City/Town: New York, NY
Phone: 9173273268
Email: Info@littleclubheads.com

Jay-Z: "No One Is Scared Of 50 Cent"

2009-09-22T15:25:00.002-04:00

So on Trevor Nelson's BBC 1 radio show recently Jay-Z responded to Nelson's suggestion that Kanye wouldn't have pulled his VMA stunt on 50 as he did Taylor Swift by saying, "I think he would have done it if it was 50 Cent. No one's scared of 50 Cent....I just want everyone to know no one's scared of 50 Cent!" Now of course Ye wouldn't have done it if it were Gary Coleman but that's besides the point, the point is 50 got what he wanted after jabbing at Hov on "Flight 187" and will gladly use this to create some type of "beef" to promote the steamless and still no release date BISD lp. Let the games begin. Holla. - ICE

Jay-Z - The Blueprint 3 (Galaxy Edition) [2009]

2009-09-21T13:32:00.001-04:00

+--------------------------------[Track List]--------------------------------+
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| 1. Off That(featuring Drake) 4:11 |
| 2. Real as it Gets(featuring Young Jeezy) 3:47 |
| 3. Venus Addiction(Galaxy Edition)(featuring Ryan Leslie and 4:20 |
| Cassie) |
| 4. ROCNATION(featuring Rihanna and Kanye West) 5:04 |
| 5. Empire State of Mind(Galaxy Edition)(featuring Alicia Keys 4:32 |
| and Rihanna) |
| 6. Reminder 3:32 |
| 7. A Star Is Born(featuring J. Cole) 3:58 |
| 8. Young Forever(featuring Mr. Hudson) 4:08 |
| 9. On 2 The Next(Galaxy Edition)(featuring Swizz Beatz) 2:31 |
| 10. So Ambitious(featuring Pharrell) 4:03 |
| 11. Already Home(featuring Kid Cudi) 3:54 |
| 12. What We Talkin Bout(featuring Luke Steele of Empire of the 3:43 |
| Sun) |
| 13. Hate(featuring Kanye West) 2:42 |
| 14. Thank You 3:57 |
| ----------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| 54:22 |

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Q-Tip - Kamaal The Abstract (Retail / GroupRip) [2009]

2009-09-17T00:49:00.003-04:00

01. Feelin' 4:32
02. Do YoU Dig U? (Featuring Gary Thomas And Kurt Rosenwinkel) 7:19
03. A Million Times 4:16
04. Blue Girl 5:20
05. Barely In Love 4:03
06. Heels 3:07
07. Abstractisms (Featuring Kenny Garrett AKA Truth) 5:19
08. Caring 1:40
09. Even If It Is So 5:30
10. Make It Work (Bonus Track) 3:59

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Skyzoo - The Salvation [2009]

2009-09-16T14:00:00.002-04:00

01. The Opener (produced by Cyrus Tha Great)
02. Return Of The Real (produced by Just Blaze)
03. The Beautiful Decay (produced by 9th Wonder)
04. My Interpretation (produced by Best Kept Secret)
05. Popularity (produced by Nottz)
06. Like A Marathon (produced by 9th Wonder)
07. The Shooter’s Soundtrack (produced by Cyrus Tha Great)
08. Under Pressure (produced by 9th Wonder)
09. Penmanship (produced by Black Milk)
10. Dear Whoever (produced by Illmind)
11. For What It’s Worth ((produced by Eric G)
12. The Necessary Evils (produced by Needlz)
13. Easy To Fly featuring Carlitta Durand (produced by 9th Wonder)
14. Bottom Line (produced by Eric G)
15. Metal Hearts (produced by 9th Wonder)
16. Maintain (produced by Nottz)

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Diddy's Next Album "Last Train to Paris"

2009-09-12T20:14:00.003-04:00

Diddy's been promising a full-on return to music for a while, and the hip-hop entrepreneur appears to be making his comeback the right way, by hyping the release of his upcoming Last Train to Paris album with a mixtape that dropped in August.

Diddy announced the tape — produced by famed Chicago remixer Felix Da Housecat (Britney Spears, Ciara, Madonna) and released in August — with a tweet in which he bragged, "Lectro Black is my dance music alter ego!!! Mr. Lectro Black is a bad mother----er!!! Close your eyes and jump!"

The electro-house mix is precisely what Diddy has been teasing for more than a year, with a Kanye-like mix of rapping and singing and a fervent promise from the Bad Boy boss on the thumping intro that, "We are the crush groovin', the body movin', the record makin' and the record breakin'. We go by the name of 'Lectro Black and we represent that dirty, dirty. We represent that electro, that funk, that hip-hop, that punk rock, the dirty, dirty. We ain't into that commercial, crowd pleasin' ass-kissin' DJ, 'throw yo hands in the air, wave 'em like you just don't care' sh--! We want your mind, we want your body, and we came to take your mother----in' soul!"

Last Train to Paris is the upcoming fifth solo studio album by American rapper Diddy and is scheduled to be released in November 24, 2009, on Bad Boy Records. In April 2009, with Dawn Richard of Danity Kane and singer Kalenna, Diddy formed the group Dirty Money, which will perform on this album.

Diddy describes Last Train to Paris as an "electro-hip-hop-soul funk" album; it is scheduled to be released in November 2009. The arc will follow Diddy's character as he tours from London to Paris and finds the woman of his dreams - only to lose her, find her, lose her again and find her a final time. Under the group name Dirty Money, Diddy will work with Dawn Richard of Danity Kane and another singer/writer named Kalenna Harper . Diddy also released an application for the iPhone that integrates his social networking site and Twitter feed. A short film will also accompany the album. As of September 2nd 2009, "Love Come Down", which samples "Izzo (H.O.V.A.)" by Jay-Z, and "Angels", which features Notorious B.I.G. and a sample from "Where I'm From",also by Jay-Z, are the only confirmed tracks on the album. Sacario has also wrote two songs for Diddy.

Download Mixtape Here.

Dubai's Moving Skyscraper "Dynamic Tower" Planned For 2010

2009-09-10T12:37:00.004-04:00

NEW YORK -- An Italian architect said he is poised to start construction on a new skyscraper in Dubai that will be "the world's first building in motion," an 80-story tower with revolving floors that give it an ever-shifting shape.

The spinning floors, hung like rings around an immobile cement core, would offer residents a constantly changing view of the Persian Gulf and the city's futuristic skyline.

A few penthouse villas would spin on command using a voice-activated computer. The motion of the rest of the building would be choreographed in patterns that could be altered over time.

Speaking at a news conference in New York on Tuesday, the building's designer, David Fisher, declared that his tower will revolutionize the way skyscrapers are made -- a claim that might strike some as excessively bold.

DYNAMIC ARCHITECTURE.

rip! A REMIX MANIFESTO

2009-09-05T14:10:00.002-04:00

I gotta say, "One of the Most Intersting Films I've Ever Seen, This Film is Literacy for a New Generation". The Film is a Open Source Documentary About Copyright & Remix Culture Created Over a Period of Six Years. Web Activist and Filmmaker Brett Gaylor Explores Issues of Copyright in the Information Age, Mashing up the Media Landscape of the 20th Century and Shattering the Wall Between Users and Producers. The films Central Protagonist is "Girl Talk", A Mash-Up Musician Topping the Charts with His Sample-Based Songs. But is "Girl Talk" a Paragon of People Power or the Pied Piper of Piracy? Creative Commons Founder, Lawrence Lessig, Brazils Minister of Culture Gilberto Gil and Pop Culture Critic Cory Doctorow are also Along for the Ride.
A Participatory Media Experiment, From Day One, Brett Shares his Raw Footage at Opensourcecinema.org, for Anyone to Remix. This Movie-as-Mash-Up Method Allows These Remixes to Become an Integral Part of the Film. With RiP: A Remix Manifesto, Gaylor and Girl Talk Sound an Urgent Alarm and Draw the Lines of Battle. Which Side of the Ideas War are You On?

Watch Full movie Here!

Ms.M Does NYC Presents Labor Day Dance Party With Music By NY's Own Darvin Silva

2009-09-03T19:39:00.002-04:00

September 6, 2009 Labor Day Sunday Night Dance Party @Las Chicas Locas 160 west 25th St. (Btwn 6th & 7th Ave.) With Music By NY's Own Darvin Silva & Ferola, "A truly momentous occasion when I get to hear these two. Just roll thru if you don't belive me, but be advised, for you will be overcome by the desire to further submerge yourself into heat you couldn't possibly control. Oh, You WILL be moved. ...In ways that will be remembered, every time time you dance for years to come. I'll be there, sippin' my yac, toastin' it up to a terrible two. Where will you be? ...party starts @8. Sexy."- Will Divide.

NORE ALL STAR BIRTHDAY BASH @ SOBE LIVE MIAMI 9/4

2009-09-03T09:21:00.005-04:00

NYC Meets MIA: Hosted by: Raekwon Of The Wu Tang Clan & Confirmed Guest Fat Joe @SoBe Live
The 3rd Annual N.O.R.E. All Star Birthday Bash

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1203 Washington Ave-South Beach
Table Resv. & Info-305-725-3353
Myspace.Com/Sobelive - www.sobelive305.c0m

DJ AM Is Laid To Rest

2009-09-03T09:06:00.002-04:00

People magazine reports that Adam Goldstein, AKA DJ AM, was laid to rest on Wednesday in a small funeral at LA's Hillside Memorial Park and Mortuary. Among those in attendance were close friend Travis Barker, girlfriend Hayley Wood, and actor Scott Caan.

The ceremony was relatively small and didn't include some of the big celebs who were extremely saddened by the DJ's passing. Girlfriend Hayley looked particularly upset and couldn't stop crying. Although sources say the two had split, Hayley claims that they were still very much together at the time of his death.

A memorial for the late DJ will be held on Thursday evening at the Hollywood Palladium. And invitation for the memorial reads, "The format of the evening will be in the style of an open 12-step meeting," and will be "a gathering to celebrate the life of our friend Adam Goldstein." Now if he'd only gotten to that 12-step-program a little bit sooner, maybe none of this sadness would have happened.

Family and friends including Travis Barker, Hayley Wood, Scott Caan, and Seth Binzer attend the funeral for Adam Goldstein, DJ AM, at Hillside Memorial Park and Mortuary in LA.

RIP Brutha.

Photo Credit: WENN | Getty Images
Website: photo.wenn.com | www.gettyimages.com

R.I.P DJ AM

2009-08-28T19:55:00.004-04:00

Sources tell us he was found in his apartment at around 5:20 PM. We're told drug paraphernalia was found at the scene.

Our sources say DJ AM had not been seen or heard from for a few days -- one of his friends went to check on him, but got no response after knocking on his apartment door.

We're told the friend called the police, who broke down the door and then found DJ AM's body.

Back in September of 2008, DJ AM and Travis Barker survived a plane crash in South Carolina. Four people died in the crash -- which was caused when the airplane aborted takeoff and then ran off the runway. DJ AM and Barker were the only survivors.

Story developing...

The Premiere Of "I_NY" Another Blunt Picture.

2009-08-25T18:29:00.002-04:00

The film "I_NY" will premier tomorrow Aug 26, 2009 @ White Rabbit 145 E. Houston from 6-9pm. There will be a after party following the premiere @ Bob's Bar 236 Eldridge, with special guest dj *Will Divide*, presented by Hot Mop Films, NYC.

5 Hottest In-House Hip-Hop Producers?

2009-08-25T16:05:00.004-04:00

Forget buying $100,000 tracks from super-producers—the ability to self-produce beats in-house has become a financial and creative necessity for rappers. Shrinking budgets and little to no A&R involvement mean that artists who produce their own beats, like Soulja Boy and The Cool Kids, have a leg up. But for an up-and-coming rapper who doesn’t make their own music, the best move is to recruit someone you mesh well with to become your go-to in-house producer. Let’s not forget that most of today’s biggest hitmakers—from Timbaland to Swizz Beatz—earned their stripes as in-house producers before going on to find freelance success. See original story to see who the 5 are now.

KRS-One and Buckshot 'Survival Skills' in stores September 15th

2009-08-24T21:34:00.002-04:00

"After making their indelible marks on the game luminaries KRS-One and Buckshot, arguably two of the games most prolific emcees, will link up to give fans a collaborative album entitled Survival Skills. The project will be released on Duck Down Records, September 15,th while the duo will be featured on The Rock The Bells tour this Summer.

With guests ranging from Mary J. Blige, Slug Of Atmosphere, K'NAAN, Talib Kweli, Immortal Technique, Melanie Fiona, Naledge of Kidz In The Hall, Sean Price, Geo of Blue Scholars, Smif N Wessun and Rock of Heltah Skeltah, "Survival Skills" represents a diverse range of topics, all while maintaining a consistent sound. The album has production from Havoc of Mobb Deep, 9th Wonder, Black Milk, ILL MIND, Coptic, Moss, Nottz, Marco Polo, and KHRYSIS!

On the surface the album is a testament to the resiliency of two lyrical titans, but at its root Survival Skills is a blueprint for life. For instance on the infectious head-nodder "Robot," which was released 6 weeks prior to Jay Z's "The Death Of Auto Tune" track, and already available World Wide at Digital Retail Shops, such as iTunes, the duo speak-out against the recent overuse of the Auto-Tune vocal effect in urban music, but under the surface the message is much deeper. "I don't want people to get the averaged clichéd version and thinking that we're dissing people,'" Buckshot clarifies. "What we're calling out here is the biters, the people that feel like because this guy sold X amount of records doing this, that I'm going to turn around and do it as well," KRS says of the array of artists who have followed in the creative footsteps of Roger Troutman, Afrikka Bambatta, Teddy Riley and T-Pain. Despite its heavy message, sonically the track, produced by Mobb Deep's Havoc, is as inviting as anything on the radio today. The video for "ROBOT," directed by Todd Angkaswan, has been added into rotation at MTV & BET. The track has also been included in the sound track for Activision's upcoming Tony Hawk skate game in stores this Fall."- Sana Arshad

Download KRS-One & Buckshot's Survival Skills mp3.

Eminem "Relapse 2" Release Date: November 17, 2009?

2009-08-24T21:06:00.004-04:00

Is Eminem’s Relapse 2 hitting stores November 17th?

Relapse 2 recently showed up on Amazon UK with a November 16th release date which would make the US release November 17th because the US usually gets albums one day after the UK. This would also make a lot of sense because November 17th is a Tuesday and most stores begin to sell albums on Tuesdays. Are you ready for another dose of Eminem’s relapse this soon?

DJ Dephtone And Trick Daddy - The Product 7

2009-08-23T19:28:00.003-04:00

Tracklist:
01. Trick Daddy & Dj Dephtone - “The Product” Intro
02. Trick Daddy featuring The Dunk Ryders - Gettin It Off
03. Trick Daddy featuring Desloc, Majic, Bad Guy (Dunk Ryders) - Wat They Do
04. Trick Daddy featuring The Dunk Ryders - My Money
05. Trick Daddy - Certified
06. Trick Daddy featuring Ice Berg (Dunk Ryders) - My Niggas
07. Trick Daddy Speaks
08. Trick Daddy featuring The Dunk Ryders - Gangsta Music
09. Trick Daddy featuring Young Jeezy & U.S.D.A. - Black Flag
10. Trick Daddy - Realest
11. Trick Daddy featuring The Dunk Ryders - My Dawg’S Birthday
12. Ice Berg (Dunk Ryders) Speaks - “Lets Get This Money”
13. Ice Berg (Dunk Ryders) - Im On My Way
14. The Dunk Ryders - On Point
15. The Dunk Ryders - All My Life
16. “The Product” Interlude
17. Trick Daddy featuring Ace Hood - Gutta
18. Kanye West Speaks - “Dephtone In The Building”
19. Trick Daddy featuring Kanye West - Can’T Say No
20. Trick Daddy Checks In - “The Bad Guy”
21. Bad Guy (Dunk Ryders) - Go Hard
22. Trick Daddy - Keep It Gutta
23. Trick Daddy featuring The Dunk Ryders - Think They Bad
24. Trick Daddy - Thug Holiday Part 2

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Tapemasters Inc. and Drake - Born Successful

2009-08-23T19:16:00.002-04:00

Tracklist:
01. THE SEARCH
02. THE WINNER (OFFICIAL VERSION)
03. THROW IT IN THE BAG (REMIX) FEAT. FABOLOUS
04. DO IT NOW
05. JUICE
06. I DO THIS FEAT. BELLY
07. GET LIKE ME
08. RIGHT TO LEFT FEAT. TANYA MORGAN
09. GOODNITE & GOODLUCK
10. COMEBACK SEASON
11. STILL FLY
12. I WANT THIS FOREVER FEAT. LIL’ WAYNE
13. SLOW IT DOWN
14. STUNT ON YOU
15. TAKE YOU DOWN
16. SOMETHING
17. CLOSER FEAT. ANDREENA MILL
18. INVENTED SEX FEAT. TREY SONGZ
19. FALLEN FEAT. KESHIA CHANTE
20. THE ONE FEAT. MARY J. BLIGE
21. DIGITAL GIRL (MJ REMIX) FEAT. JAMIE FOXX, THE-DREAM & KANYE WEST
22. CAN’T HIDE FROM LOVE
23. HOT 97 FREESTYLE

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Metallica Announce Support For North American Tour - Full List of 2009 Tour Dates

2009-08-22T16:08:00.002-04:00

Metallica has announced the support acts for the North American tour later this year, stating the following:

While we are still enjoying our European summer vacation, a quick note here about the Fall shows in North America. Our French friends Gojira will be joining us, along with Lamb of God, for shows September 14 – October 18, while Lars’ brethren from Denmark Volbeat will hanging for the shows October 26 – December 12. One other quick thing – unfortunately Lamb of God cannot continue on with us in December, so we’ll have more news about those shows for you later.

Fans will likely be disappointed that Lamb of God will be joining Metallica for just one month; it’s certainly one hell of a line-up between September 14th and October 18th though, and I’m sure that all that attend those dates will thoroughly enjoy themselves.

The following are the tour dates that Metallica currently has planned for the rest of the year:

09/14/2009 Nashville, TN Sommet Center

09/15/2009 Cincinnati, OH US Bank Arena

09/17/2009 Indianapolis, IN Conseco Fieldhouse

09/19/2009 Montreal, QC Bell Centre

09/20/2009 Montreal, QC Bell Centre

09/28/2009 San Antonio, TX AT&T Center

09/29/2009 Dallas, TX American Airlines Center

10/01/2009 Ft. Lauderdale, FL Bank Atlantic Center

10/03/2009 Tampa, FL St. Pete Times Forum

10/04/2009 Atlanta, GA Philips Arena

10/12/2009 Winnipeg, MB MTS Centre

10/13/2009 Minneapolis, MN Target Center

10/15/2009 Cleveland, OH Quicken Loans Arena

10/17/2009 Charlottesville, VA JPJ Arena

10/18/2009 Charlotte, NC Time Warner Cable Arena

10/26/2009 Toronto, ON Air Canada Centre

10/27/2009 Toronto, ON Air Canada Centre

10/29/2009 Ottawa, ON Scotiabank Place

10/31/2009 Quebec City, QC Colisee Pepsi

11/01/2009 Quebec City, QC Colisee Pepsi

11/03/2009 Ottawa, ON Scotiabank Place

11/09/2009 Grand Rapids, MI Van Andel Arena Limited Tix Available

11/10/2009 Buffalo, NY HSBC Arena

11/12/2009 Albany, NY Times Union Center

11/14/2009 New York, NY Madison Square Garden

11/15/2009 New York, NY Madison Square Garden

12/05/2009 Las Vegas , NV Mandalay Bay

12/07/2009 Boise, ID Idaho Center

12/08/2009 Sacramento, CA ARCO Arena

12/10/2009 Anaheim, CA Honda Center

12/12/2009 San Jose, CA HP Pavilion

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CBS, Pepsi Create Video Ad to Run in Print

2009-08-19T22:05:00.002-04:00

NEW YORK (AdAge.com) -- To hawk its fall season, CBS has teamed with PepsiCo and Entertainment Weekly to create a video ad that will run in the magazine.

CBS will insert a paper-thin interactive video player into copies of the Sept. 18 issue of Time Inc.'s Entertainment Weekly sent to Los Angeles- and New York-area subscribers. The issue previews the 2009-2010 TV season. As part of a unique marketing partnership, PepsiCo will join with CBS to promote its Pepsi Max diet cola for men in the print ads and sponsor the fall debut of CBS's Monday-night comedies on Sept. 21.

by Brian Steinberg.

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Here It Is Miami: T-Pain's 1st Artist Tay Dizm & Miami's Own Dj EPPS "Miami Meltdown" Mixtape

2009-08-17T19:27:00.004-04:00

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Apple tablet coming sooner than next year? Thanks to record labels?

2009-08-14T20:16:00.003-04:00

"The Financial Times is reporting that Apple is planning on releasing the long rumored “iTablet” device much sooner than next year as more recent rumors were pinpointing as the release date. No, apparently thanks to EMI, Sony Music, Warner Music and Universal Music Group, Apple will supposedly be releasing this device sometime around September.

I know, this sounds ludicrous. I agree. What could some record labels have to do with Apple releasing the tablet of our dreams? Actually, who cares, as long as we get what we want, right?

The rumor states that Apple has been working with these record labels on a secret project, codenamed “Cocktail.” This project’s end-goal is to make buying digital music that much more irresistible to you. How will they do this? Better liner notes and video clips to accompany any album you might buy through iTunes. And these rumored liner notes would be more than just your standard band pics and lyrics. No no, not even just a PDF or two. It’s supposed to be engaging and interactive.

I remember something like this not really taking off too well. Remember CDs with extra content on the CD when you placed it into your computer? Sadly, most of these only worked on Windows PCs, but still. The idea didn’t work too well, and I don’t see this idea being much better. In the end, it’s the music you want, because you can listen to music while doing other things. You don’t necessarily want to be completely distracted by an interactive album app.

Still, if it gets the Apple tablet of my dreams into my hands quicker, I’m all for it. This particular rumor isn’t too detailed on specs. It briefly mentions a 10 inch screen and internet connectivity. That’s about it, but it does make one more point that I’d like to highlight. The article concludes by mentioning that Apple is hoping to succeed in a market where others have failed, namely, the tablet market. Might I remind the internet that this is what Apple excels at—making substandard products amazing".- Jake Gaecke.

Electric Zoo: "New York's Electronic Music Festival" Sep. 5&6 at Randall's Island Park.

2009-08-14T14:47:00.004-04:00

The organizers of Electric Zoo have announced the scheduled and stages for both days of the event. Judging by the way things are organized they are trying to keep all of the areas pretty diverse. The themes for the stages are the main stage, Riverside Arena, Sunday School Hilltop, and Respect Grove on Saturday. The organization is almost the same for Sunday with the exception of the Respect Grove, which will be replaced with the Grove Discoteque instead. Keep in mind that ticket prices will be increased again on August 14th, 2009 promptly at midnight, so what are you waiting for? In addition to the online ticketing system, General Admission tickets(sorry no v.i.p tix in stores) are also available at Rebel Rebel,319 Bleecker St NYC 212-989-0770 and at Halcyon, 57 Pearl St Bklyn 718-260-9299.
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Lil Biggie Smalls Launches Rap Career

2009-08-13T20:11:00.004-04:00

"Christopher Wallace, Jr., aka the son of the late rapper Notorious B.I.G, is following in his father’s footsteps by putting out a mixtape. During a recent trip to New York City, Wallace met up with Sean "Diddy" Combs and son Christian, to reveal his next power moves. “I just finished up with that movie, probably act a little more, I've been rapping a bit, working on a mix-tape right now” said the young Biggie Smalls. Wallace and Christian both visited with Diddy for a week in what he has dubbed “Swag Summer School,” to make sure the two uphold the legacy of what he and the Notorious B.I.G. built. “We spending time to nurture this legacy so they know really what they need to do when the baton is passed, the torch is passed,” stated Combs.
No release date has been released for the as-yet-untitled mixtape. Christopher Wallace, Jr., currently lives in Los Angeles with his mother singer/song-writer Faith Evans and her three other children."-Jocelyn Johnson.

2009 Power 96 Beach House (Miami)

2009-08-13T18:57:00.005-04:00

Experience the Biggest and Hottest Party for Summer 2009! It’s the Power 96 Beach House at the Deauville Beach Resort August 28th and 29th! 2 Days of Non-Stop Concerts, Pool Parties, Power Mixing, Special Guest Appearances, and Much More!
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Interview With An Artist: Ryan Rasheed (Leb Laze, Prefuse 73)

2009-08-13T11:43:00.010-04:00

"Producer, artist and keyboard player for Prefuse 73, Ryan Rasheed creates dense and layered music every bit as diverse as his resume. Recently, under his Leb Laze moniker, he released a solo record titled Rasheed's Dream, a funky pulsing ride with smooth waves of modulating synths sliced with delicious percussive flourishes. Ryan and I met last year when he sold me his Roland Juno 60 keyboard (what he now calls a regret!) and after finally having a short break from music, I got the chance to sit down with Ryan again and get serious about music. Follow us after the break and get a closer look at an artist you definitely need to know".- Todd Thomas
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Look out for Leb Laze's new LP "Tracks & Artifacts" and mixtape "Weird Times" dropping this fall on Hoss Records.

Dj Epps "Follow Me" Coming Soon.

2009-08-12T22:44:00.005-04:00

"Follow Me" the New album from Miami's First Urban Pop Dj is on it's way, But til then you can catch Dj Epps on "TheSreetsFM.com" Mon,Wed,&Fri @ 5pm. Get your Requests in by Calling (786) 333-3303.

Retro Electro

2009-08-12T22:18:00.002-04:00

"A truly momentous occasion when I get to hear these two. Just roll thru if you don't belive me, but be advised, for you will be overcome by the desire to further submerge yourself into heat you couldn't possibly control. Oh, You WILL be moved. ...In ways that will be remembered, every time time you dance for years to come. I'll be there, sippin' my yac, toastin' it up to a terrible two. Where will you be? ...party starts @10. Sexy."- Will Divide.

Slaughterhouse Debut Available Now!

2009-08-12T22:09:00.002-04:00

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Will Divide Hosts Street Fighter Party for Musiqjive.com @ Jade Theater in San Diego,California

2009-08-12T22:01:00.005-04:00

"Wooooow! Someone had their thinking cap on for this one. Street Fighter and Will Divide?! Thats whatsup. Good Lookin' Jennie! Now I can Finally rep and not feel like a bitter ass city boy. I'm a Street Fighter now. Like Batman and Bruce Wayne servin' up whole cans of whoop ass to the creatures of the night. The Thrill seeking playboy workin' the graveyard shifts. And an approachable madman minus the jet powered whip. It might even be time to start spelunking.
Either way, Jade Theater, took it like a bunch of champs and still kept it sexy. Too-Shay, my fair little californians. For they were in the spirit. Maybe it was Comicon? Shit, Everyone needs a hero"- Will Divide.

Camron & DJ Drama "Boss Of All Bosses"

2009-08-12T21:49:00.001-04:00

TRACKLIST:
01. Intro
02. Pop Off (Feat. Vado)
03. Drama (Feat. Vado)
04. La Bomba (Feat. Vado)
05. Rick Flair (Feat. Vado)
06. Hustle (Feat. Rick Ross & Vado)
07. Get It (Feat. Ma$e & Vado)
08. Can ‘t say goodbye (Feat. Vado)
09. Skit
10. Land Of The Dealers (Feat. Vado)
11. Fed Story (Vado Solo)
12. We In This Thing (Feat. Yung La & Vado)
13. Blow My High (Feat. Vado & Darnell)
14. Skit
15. Different Cloth (Feat. Vado)
16. Professional (Feat. Byrd Lady & Vado)
17. Ride Wit Me (Feat. Vado)
18. The Baddest (Feat. Vado & Darnell)
19. Skit
20. Lenox Ave (Feat. Vado & 40 Cal)
21. Arab Music (Feat. Vado & Byrd Lady)
22. Skit
23. Soul Plane (Feat. Vado)
24. Stop (Charlie Clips Solo)

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Young Joc "Grind Flu" FREE ALBUM DOWNLOAD

2009-08-12T21:04:00.004-04:00

TRACKLIST:

1. Grind Flu (w/ Montana Da Mack) [Prod. by Darryl “Cheeze” McCorkell]
2. Might As Well [Prod. by K.Rock]
3. Universal Language (w/ Shawty Lo & Young Vett) [Prod. by Unknown & Malcolm Tariq Smith]
4. Drinks Up (w/ Bobby Valentino, Gucci Mane & Nitti) [Prod. by Chadron “Nitti” Moore]
5. Don’t Be Scared (w/ Ebony Love, Ricky G & Donte’) [Prod. by James “Nesia” Lightfoot]
6. 500 Horses (w/ Yung Ralph & Big A) [Prod. by Young Sears]
7. My Niggas [Prod. by James “Nesia” Lightfoot]
8. Posted At the Store (w/ Gucci Mane & Yung Ralph) [Prod. by Trackslayerz Vakseen, LLC]
9. Wham (w/ Slim) [Prod. by Nitti & Blaze Burna]
10. Grind Flu Skit (w/ Roc)
11. Over (w/ Cupid, Polo, The Game & Carlito) [Prod. by Jay-T]
12. Birds (w/ Gucci Mane, Nikki Minaj & OJ Da Juiceman) [Prod. by Drumma Boy]
13. Make A Movie (w/ DJ Khaled) [Prod. by Drumma Boy]
14. So (w/ Mia X) [Prod. by James “Nesia” Lightfoot”]
15. Counterfeit (w/ Tuck) [Prod. by K-Rock]
16. Check (w/ Montana Da Mac & SS) [Prod. by James “Nesia” Lightfoot]
17. Choose Me (w/ Chris Brown & Pleasure P) [Prod. by Infinity]
18. Winner (w/ Masspike Miles)
19. Hello Kitty (w/ Jah Jah) (Bonus Track)

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Nina Sky Vs Bryan Leach (Polo Grounds Music)

Dean VMNTX "United Abominations" Guitar

The "Rg4exfm1" from Ibanez

"Okay (Bonus) - T.Shirt (2007)"

NINA SKY "BEAUTIFUL PEOPLE"

Tittsworth "Tear Da Club Up" (WD EDIT)

Bob Sinclair "Love You No more" Ft. Shabba Ranks(WD EDIT)

Madcon "Beggin"(WD Edit) Download

T.Shirt - The Loft Sessions EP

DJ Roc Raida dies after complications stemming from MMA accident

Rescue Ink

Blick Madness w/Darvin Silva & Will Divide

V THE SERIES (2009) - LONG PROMO

The Ting Tings "Great Dj" (Will Divide Remix)

Little Club Heads 80's Party ( Don't Forget Your 80's Gear)

Jay-Z: "No One Is Scared Of 50 Cent"

Jay-Z - The Blueprint 3 (Galaxy Edition) [2009]

Q-Tip - Kamaal The Abstract (Retail / GroupRip) [2009]

Skyzoo - The Salvation [2009]

Diddy's Next Album "Last Train to Paris"

Dubai's Moving Skyscraper "Dynamic Tower" Planned For 2010

rip! A REMIX MANIFESTO

Ms.M Does NYC Presents Labor Day Dance Party With Music By NY's Own Darvin Silva

NORE ALL STAR BIRTHDAY BASH @ SOBE LIVE MIAMI 9/4

DJ AM Is Laid To Rest

R.I.P DJ AM

The Premiere Of "I_NY" Another Blunt Picture.

5 Hottest In-House Hip-Hop Producers?

KRS-One and Buckshot 'Survival Skills' in stores September 15th

Eminem "Relapse 2" Release Date: November 17, 2009?

DJ Dephtone And Trick Daddy - The Product 7

Tapemasters Inc. and Drake - Born Successful

Metallica Announce Support For North American Tour - Full List of 2009 Tour Dates

CBS, Pepsi Create Video Ad to Run in Print

Here It Is Miami: T-Pain's 1st Artist Tay Dizm & Miami's Own Dj EPPS "Miami Meltdown" Mixtape

Apple tablet coming sooner than next year? Thanks to record labels?

Electric Zoo: "New York's Electronic Music Festival" Sep. 5&6 at Randall's Island Park.

Lil Biggie Smalls Launches Rap Career

2009 Power 96 Beach House (Miami)

Interview With An Artist: Ryan Rasheed (Leb Laze, Prefuse 73)

Dj Epps "Follow Me" *Coming Soon*.

Retro Electro

Slaughterhouse Debut Available Now!

Will Divide Hosts Street Fighter Party for Musiqjive.com @ Jade Theater in San Diego,California

Camron & DJ Drama "Boss Of All Bosses"

Young Joc "Grind Flu" FREE ALBUM DOWNLOAD

Dj Epps "Follow Me" Coming Soon.