Mickey Facts - The Inspiration

1. Overdose feat. Drake & Travis McCoy (Prod By. Omen)
2. Jumanji feat. Nakim, Nymesys, Charlie Clips, Smoke DZA, Curtains (Prod By. H-Storm for Beatz Galaw Music Group)
3. Live Water feat. Lauryn Hill
4. Good Money (Prod By. 9th Wonder)
5. Naturally feat. Jade
6. Rockin N Rollin (Prod By. Precize)
7. 6 Letter Words (Prod By. Jet Audio)
8. Machine Gun
9. Rockin N Rollin Remix feat. The Cool Kids (ILLFONICS REMIX)
10. Incredible (Prod By. Sebastian)
11. Keep Moving feat. Fresh Daily
12. Africa feat. D’Anglelo
13. Keys Of Life
14. We Aint feat. Tanya Morgan (Prod By. AEON)
15. Sublime (Prod By. Precize)
16. Going Nowhere (Prod By. Precize)
17. The Rush feat. Smoke Dza (Prod By. Ibe)
18. The Inspiration (Prod By. Black Friday)
19. Swahililand feat Jesse Boykins & Cocoa Sarai
20. Pick Up The Bass Snippet (Prod By. Precize)

http://sharebee.com/462214dd

1978-1989 Classic hip hop performances, battles and radio mixes!...enjoy!

Disclaimer : a few of the links may be dead but most work. enjoy!




The L Brothers Battle The Herculoids at Bronx River Center 1978

http://www.zshare.net/audio/491717592e977f/

The L Brothers at 123 Park 1979
http://www.zshare.net/audio/49168645c54568/

Grandmaster Flash & The Four MC’s at Jackson Projects 1978
http://www.zshare.net/audio/505688298ca712/

Grandmaster Flash & The Four MCs at Audobon Ballroom 12/23/78
http://www.zshare.net/audio/grandmas…23-78-mp3.html
these were recorded before Rahiem joined. Cowboy was being billed as Keith Keith and Scorpio was known as Mr. Ness.

Breakout, Barren & Whiz Kid With Funky 4+1 & Harmonizing 4 MCs at T-Connection 1980
http://www.zshare.net/audio/breakout…-mc-s-mp3.html
Whiz Kid was one of the few from this era that could keep up with Flash.

Breakout, Barren & Funky 4+1 at T-Connection 1980
http://www.zshare.net/audio/86211250e9b0e3/

Breakout, Barren & Funky 4+1 at T-Connection 10/25/80

part 1:
http://www.zshare.net/audio/86265381307d90/
part 2:
http://www.zshare.net/audio/8626333ccf4afa/

Grandmaster Flash & Melle Mel @ Christ The King High School - 1980 w/ Cipher
Of Sounds
http://www.zshare.net/audio/50089153153677/

Afrika Bambaataa & The Soulsonic Force at T-Connection 1980

part 1:
http://www.zshare.net/audio/85086009a3eadd/
part 2:
http://www.zshare.net/audio/8509442bb6f64f/

DJ Daryll C. & The Crash Crew at T-Connection 1980
http://www.zshare.net/audio/85092567196c52/

Charlie Chase, Tony Tone & The Cold Crush Brothers & Grandwizard Theodore with The Fantastic 5 at Ecstasy Garage 1980

part 1:
http://www.zshare.net/audio/01-cold-…tic-5-mp3.html
part 2:
http://www.zshare.net/audio/02-cold-…tic-5-mp3.html

Grandmaster Flash & The Furious 5 at T-Connection 1981
http://www.zshare.net/audio/863179761faec4/

Grandmaster Flash & The Furious 5 - Flash It To The Beat (Live)
http://www.zshare.net/audio/9354323958b91d/

“New York At Night” @ Harlem World 1981

Kool DJ AJ opens the show with Busy Bee
http://www.zshare.net/audio/01-busy-…dj-aj-mp3.html
Masterdon & The Death Commitee
http://www.zshare.net/audio/02-maste…e-mp3-vs9.html
Charlie Chase, Tony Tone & The Cold Crush Brothers
http://www.zshare.net/audio/49511827e4c722/
Kool DJ AJ with Busy Bee and LA Sunshine of Treacherous Three
http://www.zshare.net/audio/4951353be724c6/
Cold Crush closes the show
http://www.zshare.net/audio/495148445dfd52/

Grandwizard Theodore & The Fantastic 5 at Audobon Ballroom 1981
http://www.zshare.net/audio/86242740682a2b/

Universal Zulu Nation 6th Anniversary at Bronx River Center 1981
Cosmic Force, Jazzy 5 MC’s, Soul Sonic Force & Afrika Bambaataa

part 1:
http://www.zshare.net/audio/86306970533772/

part 2:
http://www.zshare.net/audio/81-zulu-…-club-mp3.html

Christmas Rapping Contest @ Harlem World 1981

Intro
http://www.zshare.net/audio/4915231227d8c0/
Dr. Rock & The Force MC’s
http://www.zshare.net/audio/850278958220a2/
Johnny Wa
http://www.zshare.net/audio/4915289d5fac43/
DJ AJ & Busy Bee
http://www.zshare.net/audio/4915298a3cecf4/
DJ Easy Lee with Kool Moe Dee & LA Sunshine
http://www.zshare.net/audio/850287012f5c41/
Charlie Chase, Tony Tone & The Cold Crush Brothers
http://www.zshare.net/audio/49153550c295a6/
Conclusion
http://www.zshare.net/audio/85029606d9be12/

Kool DJ Herc & Whiz Kid with The Herculoids @ T-Connection 1981

part 1:
http://www.zshare.net/audio/491649453484e9/
part 2:
http://www.zshare.net/audio/4916665477898c/

DJ Easy Lee & Treacherous Three @ Club Negril 1982
http://www.zshare.net/audio/5009227f81c422/

DJ Easy Lee & Treacherous Three - 2nd Anniversary With Spoonie G @ Harlem World 1982
http://www.zshare.net/audio/treacher…world-mp3.html

The Fearless Four at Harlem World 1982
http://www.zshare.net/audio/86320550c0e927/

MC Convention at Harlem World 1982

Grandwizard Theodore & The Fantastic 5
http://www.zshare.net/audio/86314554c6c086/
Charlie Chase, Tony Tone & The Cold Crush Brothers
http://www.zshare.net/audio/86313886ebc8c1/

Dr. Shock & The Force MC’s - Unknown Venue 1982
http://www.zshare.net/audio/8631152dd942e0/
This is a short tape of the Force rocking with alternate DJ Dr. Shock.

Charlie Chase, Tony Tone & The Cold Crush Brothers Vs. Dr. Rock & The Force MCs in Patterson, NJ 1983

Charlie Chase, Tony Tone & The Cold Crush Brothers
http://www.zshare.net/audio/01-cold-crush-bros-mp3.html
Dr. Rock & The Force MCs
http://www.zshare.net/audio/85039391df0a33/
This battle was controversial in that Cold Crush was allegedly not told that
the show was being advertised as a battle and just did their regular set. The Force MCs had prepared routines dissing Cold Crush and won over the crowd. Words were exchanged between the crews later.

New Music Seminar Beatbox and MC Battle 1985

Intro
http://www.zshare.net/audio/4928216e817b53/
Beatbox Warmup
http://www.zshare.net/audio/492911691a0d67/
Erroll Holleman (sp?) Vs. Wise of Stetsasonic part 1
http://www.zshare.net/audio/66377117df29e8/
Erroll Holleman Vs. Wise part 2
http://www.zshare.net/audio/4929220bdf3c2b/
Ikey C. Vs. Busy Bee
http://www.zshare.net/audio/4929289e27e114/
Buff’s Beatbox Interlude
http://www.zshare.net/audio/4929374a2cab80/
Roxanne Shante Vs. Frukwan of Stetsasonic/Gravediggaz
http://www.zshare.net/audio/4929513041fe2e/
Erroll Holleman Vs. Eugene Edie (sp?)
http://www.zshare.net/audio/4929583d21d123/
Roxanne Shante Vs. Busy Bee
http://www.zshare.net/audio/4929674061ab90/
In my opinion, Shante got robbed.

New Music Seminar MC & DJ Battle 1986

Grandmaster Caz Vs. T La Rock Vs. Robert S. with Mantronik on the 808
http://www.zshare.net/audio/491724637c7779/
DJ Jazzy Jeff Vs. Chad Jackson Vs. Barry B
http://www.zshare.net/audio/49172858b2b81e/
This is all I have of this battle, although I’m pretty sure a complete
recording exists. Kool Keith was a contestant this year.
Here are some notable DJ Jazzy Jeff radio moments:

DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince - Live at Union Square 1986 Broadcast 1987 on
WBLS
http://www.zshare.net/audio/dj-jazzy...-1987-mp3.html

DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince on Capitol Radio 1987

part 1:
http://www.zshare.net/audio/dj-jazzy...ion-1-mp3.html
part 2:
http://www.zshare.net/audio/495182780aeec9/

New Music Seminar MC & DJ Battle 1987

Intro
http://www.zshare.net/audio/492977566bf394/
Mr. Mixx Vs. Vandy C.
http://www.zshare.net/audio/4929861f521f82/
Melle Mel Vs. MC Breeze
http://www.zshare.net/audio/4929915c75b542/
Cutmaster D.C. Vs. Joe Cooley
http://www.zshare.net/audio/4930008bd68567/
Grandmaster Caz Vs. Bango
http://www.zshare.net/audio/85043445f1cebe/
Mixmaster Ice Vs. Easy G.
http://www.zshare.net/audio/8505018d03d7c4/
King Sun Vs. Disco C.
http://www.zshare.net/audio/8505129f5ac154/
Cash Money Vs. Jazzy Joyce
http://www.zshare.net/audio/4930344a9aa406/
Grandmaster Caz Vs. Melle Mel
http://www.zshare.net/audio/850522691e7900/
Mr. Mixx Vs. Joe Cooley
http://www.zshare.net/audio/856870126693e9/
Cash Money Vs. Easy G
http://www.zshare.net/audio/4931078e209d0d/
Melle Mel Vs. King Sun Vs. Caz
http://www.zshare.net/audio/85685929944804/
Cash Money Vs. Joe Cooley
http://www.zshare.net/audio/49423304491c59/
The greatest Hiphop battle ever? Quite possibly. As I said, I haven’t heard
the entire ‘86 battle, but how are you gonna beat Melle Mel Vs. Caz… twice! Plus, King Sun admirably holds his own, and the DJ competition is stocked with legends.

New Music Seminar MC & DJ Battle 1988

Intro
http://www.zshare.net/audio/8628460f6f7295/
All-Star Fresh Vs. D-Nasty
http://www.zshare.net/audio/8628637fd968ae/
Kane Vs. Bango
http://www.zshare.net/audio/862871410dcdaa/
Battlecat Vs. Cutmaster Swift
http://www.zshare.net/audio/8628710dea6a3c/
Eazy T Vs. Paul Ever Fresh
http://www.zshare.net/audio/8629703c3ce3ff/
Jonny Vee Vs. Johnny Juice
http://www.zshare.net/audio/8629602a248f82/
Malik O Love Vs. King Sun
http://www.zshare.net/audio/8629649f9b8b4b/
M Rock Vs. Miz
http://www.zshare.net/audio/8629713f863fdc/
Mr. X Vs. Mikey D
http://www.zshare.net/audio/8629617e57be90/
Pogo Vs. Richie Rich
http://www.zshare.net/audio/863004419286de/
Devastator Vs. Raven T
http://www.zshare.net/audio/86300145a0a3c3/
Melle Mel Performs
http://www.zshare.net/audio/86298982347840/
Ronan Vs. Serch
http://www.zshare.net/audio/8630037b22dbfb/
this one’s not quite as great as the ‘87 battle, but we still get to hear MC Serch battle pre-3rd Bass and Mikey D of the LA Posse and later of Main Source who took the belt this year.

The Juice Crew In The UK 1988

The Juice Crew DJs
http://www.zshare.net/audio/85073371f4591a/
Kool G Rap & DJ Polo
http://www.zshare.net/audio/502026852f74fc/
MC Shan
http://www.zshare.net/audio/8507442ee67c8d/
Big Daddy Kane
http://www.zshare.net/audio/5020402425c1b4/
Biz Markie
http://www.zshare.net/audio/850781692889a7/
Biz Markie, Tragedy, Big Daddy Kane & MC Shan On Capitol Radio 1988
http://www.zshare.net/audio/85076850cc1333/

WBLS - Mr. Magic’s Rap Attack 12/23/88
http://www.zshare.net/audio/87586206d21fe4/
This is one of the best Rap Attack tapes in circulation. Marley Marl on the wheels.
1. Glamorous - Good To Go
2. Super Lover Cee & Casanova Rud - I Got A Good Thing
3. Deuces Wild - Five Times The Rhymer
4. Tony Tee - Get Physical
5. Boogie Down Productions - Jack Of Spades
6. Kevy Kev & Ak B - Listen To The Man (Instrumental)
7. Slick Rick - Mona Lisa
8. Positive K - Step Up Front
9. The Boys - Dial My Heart
10. Kurtis Blow - Only The Strong Survive
11. Big Daddy Kane - Ain’t No Half Steppin’ (Remix)
12. Queen Latifah - Wrath Of My Madness
13. Princess Ivori - Crackpipe (Changed It All)
14. Latee - No Tricks (Instrumental)
15. Levert - Just Coolin’
16. Biz Markie - Something For The Radio
17. Kevy Kev & Ak B - Keep On Doin’ (Acapella)
18. Run DMC - Sucker MCs (Instrumental)
19. Guy - I Like
20. MC Lyte - Paper Thin (Remix)
21. Craig G Freestyles over Izzy Ice - Soul Man

Marley Marl In Control - 7/14/89
http://www.zshare.net/audio/211938687f6326/

Busta Rhymes - Back on my B.S.

Busta Rhymes -Back on My B.S. -2009

01 Wheel Of Fortune
02 Give Em What They Askin For
03 Respect My Conglomerate (Feat. Lil Wayne & Jadakiss)
04 Shoot For The Moon
05 Hustler’s Anthem ‘09 (Feat. T-Pain)
06 Kill Dem (Feat. Pharrell & Tosh)
07 Arab Money (Feat. Ron Browz)
08 I’m A Go And Get My… (Feat. Mike Epps)
09 We Want In (Feat. Ron Browz, Flipmode Movement, Spliff Star & Show)
10 We Miss You (Feat. DeMarco & Jelly Roll)
11 Sugar (Feat. Jelly Roll)
12 Don’t Believe Em (Feat. Akon & T.I.)
13 Decision (Feat. Jamie Foxx, Mary J Blige, John Legend & Common)
14 World Go Round (Feat. Estelle)

http://rapidshare.com/files/232584405/busta-bombs.rar

Freeway - Philadelphia Freeway 2

oo1. Pay Attention
oo2. Finally Free
oo3. Gotz 2 Be Tha Bomb
oo4. Hands Up
oo5. Think About It
oo6. Crack Rap
oo7. Murda Muzic
oo8. Around The World
oo9. Streets Won't Miss'em
o1o. The Nation
o11. It's A Good Day
o12. Keep Yo Hands Up feat. Sheek
o13. Philly Freezer

http://rapidshare.com/files/233178866/Freeway_-_Philadelphia_Freeway_2_2009.rar

Rickey Smiley....LMAO!

MethodMan vs Joe Buddens?

Geto Boys' Willie D Arrested Over iPhone Scams, Faces 20 Years In Prison.

Geto Boys' William "Willie D" Dennis was reportedly arrested last night (May 13) at Bush Intercontinental Airport over an alleged eBay scam involving iPhones.

He was taken in by authorities late Wednesday evening.

William James Dennis, also known as "Willie D" is charged with wire fraud stemming from his alleged sales of Apple iPhones through a company known as Texas One Wireless. Dennis was arrested at Bush Intercontinental Airport Wednesday after returning from a trip overseas. If convicted, Dennis could be sentenced to up to 20 years in federal prison and a $250,000 fine, followed by up to five years of supervised release and restitution to the victims. (KTRK News)

Willie faces various charges stemming from an alleged scam which began last fall.

Beginning in September 2008, Dennis, posing as an electronics salesman, used eBay to establish his credibility with international buyers. Once a buyer showed interest, Dennis allegedly directed them outside of eBay to conduct sales via e-mail. Numerous foreign individuals placed orders with Dennis for iPhones and other electronics. Dennis required payment to be electronically transferred to his bank account and once the transaction was confirmed, Dennis would send tracking numbers for packages that were never shipped. When the buyers complained about not receiving their purchases, Dennis allegedly claimed he had filed a complaint with the U.S. Postal Service or hired carrier and that he could not refund their money until he knew where his goods were. Eventually, Dennis would cease communication with the victimized parties. (Houston Press)

Prior to his arrest, Willie had been promoting his new rap group called Huntzville.

However, unlike the trigger happy Geto Boys, Huntzville is comprised of three white rappers, D-Boi (aka Dustin Young), Lil' Fly (aka Stephen Fox) and his brother C-Lean (aka Ryan Fox). Collectively, Huntzville has a "Backpack Fulla Guns," and they are fully ready to unload it as their first single, in preparation for their upcoming debut album Disrupting The Ordinary, slated for release in early 2009. (Top 40 Charts)

The rapper has over two decades of history within the music industry.

After the Geto Boys' Grip It! On That Other Level caught the ear of hip-hop impresario Rick Rubin (LL Cool J, Beastie Boys), Rubin re-mixed and re-recorded tracks from the album. He was ready to release it on his Def American label in 1990 when distributor Geffen balked at "Mind of a Lunatic," a track which described necrophilia with a murder victim. By late 1990, Rubin had found another distributor, Giant Records, and the album was released -- as The Geto Boys -- that same year. (All Music)

No further information on Willie's arrest has been released to the media.

Jay-Z : I want my Maybach! (click on documents to enlarge)

When Jay-Z headlined last month at the University of Arizona, the rapper banked a whopping $750,000 for his set. But the chart-topping performer did not get every perk requested in his concert rider, since the school does not provide artists with alcohol, tobacco, or $400,000 luxury vehicles. As seen on the following pages from his 2009 concert rider, Jay-Z (real name: Shawn Carter) demands that promoters provide him with ground transportation while he is in town performing.

Specifically, the rap star requires a late-model black Maybach (either the 57 or 62 model) with tinted windows. Carter's dressing room (72 degrees, please) must be stocked with Sapporo beer, vodka, tequila, and two bottles of $300 Champagne. Oh, and the 39-year-old performer also needs two bottles (at $200 apiece) of 2004 Sassicaia, which his rider helpfully describes as a "Red, Italian Wine from Bolgheri Region." Additionally, Carter requires "Good Quality" peanut butter and jelly, one martini shaker, 12 shot glasses, and a pack of Marlboro Lights. A marked-up copy of the Jay-Z rider, provided by the University of Arizona, includes the school's deletion of items it declined to provide the rapper.

MethodMan & RedMan - BlackOut2

Method Man And Redman -Blackout 2 [2009]


01. BO2 (Intro)
02. I'm Dope Nigga
03. A-Yo (Featuring Saukrates)
04. Dangerous Mcees
05. Errbody Scream (Featuring Keith Murray)
06. Hey Zulu
07. City Lights (Featuring Bun B)
08. Father's Day
09. Mrs. International (Skit) (Featuring Tanisha Green, Michelle Pinckney And Saukrates)
10. Mrs. International (Featuring Erick Sermon)
11. How Bout Dat (Featuring Ready Roc And Streetlife)
12. Dis Iz 4 All My Smokers
13. Lock Down (Skit) (Featuring DJ Kayslay, C.O Ellis, Reggie Noble And Ready Roc)
14. Four Minutes To Lock Down (Featuring Raekwon And Ghostface Killah)
15. Neva Herd Dis B4
16. I Know Sumptn (Featuring Poo Bear)
17. A Lil' Bit (Featuring Melanie Rutherford)

http://www.mediafire.com/?mitjh2rwjyn

Hilarious 'Cheaters' episode...check out the 9 minute mark..lol

Chicago Family's 'Buy Black' Experiment Becoming a Nationwide Movement

ATLANTA — It's been two months since 2-year-old Cori pulled the gold stud from her left earlobe, and the piercing is threatening to close as her mother, Maggie Anderson, hunts for a replacement.

It's not that the earring was all that rare — but finding the right store has become a quest of Quixotic proportions.

Maggie and John Anderson of Chicago vowed four months ago that for one year, More.. they would try to patronize only black-owned businesses. The "Empowerment Experiment" is the reason John had to suffer for hours with a stomach ache and Maggie no longer gets that brand-name lather when she washes her hair. A grocery trip is a 14-mile odyssey.

"We kind of enjoy the sacrifice because we get to make the point ... but I am going without stuff and I am frustrated on a daily basis," Maggie Anderson said. "It's like, my people have been here 400 years and we don't even have a Walgreens to show for it."

So far, the Andersons have spent hundreds of dollars with black businesses from grocery stores to dry cleaners. But the couple still hasn't found a mortgage lender, home security system vendor or toy store. Nonetheless, they're hoping to expand the endeavor beyond their Chicago home.

Plans are under way to track spending among supporters nationwide and build a national database of quality black businesses. The first affiliate chapter has been launched in Atlanta, and the couple has established a foundation to raise funds for black businesses and an annual convention.

"We have the real power to do something, to use the money we spend every day to solve our problems," Maggie Anderson said recently at a meet-and-greet in Atlanta. "We have to believe that black businesses are just as good as everybody else's."

Now, the Andersons are following up with 4,000 people who signed up for the experiment on their Web site to gauge their commitment and set up online accounts to track their spending. Hundreds have also joined the experiment's Facebook page, Maggie Anderson said.

Gregory Price, chairman of the economics department at Morehouse College, said black visionaries like Booker T. Washington and Marcus Garvey made similar calls to action.

"The idea is a sound one, given that black Americans are still underrepresented in the ranks of the self-employed and that entrepreneurship is a key component to wealth," Price said.

There are one million black businesses in the United States accounting for more than $100 billion in annual sales, according to the National Black Chamber of Commerce. The latest U.S. Census numbers report that blacks have more than $800 billion in expendable income each year.

The Andersons track their spending on their Web site and estimate about 55 percent of their monthly spending is with black businesses for things like day care, groceries, car maintenance and home improvements.

One of the businesses highlighted by the Empowerment Experiment is Brenda Brown's Atlanta wine boutique, a shop with a growing black clientele. She said the project can help overcome the problems many black consumers lament.

"When we were a community of black folks who could not go to the white stores, our community of black stores flourished," Brown said. "When we were given the opportunity to go into the white store, it was like nothing else mattered anymore and we wanted to go to the white store, regardless of what the black store provided. We could have the same or better products if we supported (black businesses) in the same way."

Lewis Peeples, 45, lives in a black neighborhood in southwest Atlanta but didn't think to spend his money with black businesses until a friend told him about the project.

"So often, we make purchases and decisions and aren't even mindful that there is a a need to support our own businesses," said Peeples. "Now, I'm reaching out and making sure I know that I have an option when I look to make a purchase."

Two months ago, he committed to patronizing black businesses and found a black dry cleaner 10 minutes from home. Even when he was dissatisfied with his black doctor, he was able to find a new one. He suggests both to friends and refers others to the experiment's Web site, where he tracks his expenses.

Dallas Smith, who owns a commercial real estate firm in Atlanta, said mainstream retailers have undervalued black consumers. He lives in a black neighborhood in southwest Atlanta, where he tries to dine at black restaurants. He lamented the lack of quality businesses catering to black customers and said blacks should appreciate such businesses more.

"We've still got that 'the white man's water is colder' mentality," he said. "We can't take us for granted. When we go to our establishments, it's almost like we're doing a favor. That ought to be a given for us."

The Andersons remain encouraged by their momentum online and in the media. At the end of 2009, they hope to show $1 million in spending with black businesses among supporters across the country.

"The response has been so huge," Maggie Anderson said. "We think so much can come out of this. We're in movement-making mode now."Price, the Morehouse professor, said defining the project's success won't be easy, since the real barriers to black advancement are poor access to capital and lack of training opportunities.

"It would be nice to see some real, hard data," Price said. "Otherwise, it could just be an episode of ethnic cheerleading."

Drake 'Drizzy' Rogers

01 Best I Ever Had (Remix) (Feat. Nicki Minaj, Juice, Busta Rhymes)
02 Girl Let Me (Feat. Belly)
03 I’m Still Fly (Remix) (Feat. Page)
04 Still Dre (Remix) (Feat. Trey Songz)
05 Stay Late (Feat. Lil Wayne)
06 I’m Going In (Feat. Lil Wayne, Truth)
07 The Presentation
08 Where To Now
09 Missing You (Feat. Trey Songz)
10 Brand New (Remix) (Feat. Lil Wayne)
11 Money To Blow (Feat. JFK)
12 Come Real (Feat. Kyoko)
13 Certified (Remix) (Feat. Glasses Malone, Bun B, Akon, Lil Wayne)
14 Congratulations (Feat. Lil Wayne)
15 Bonus Track - Best I Ever Had (Remix) (Feat. Swizz Beats)


http://rapidshare.com/files/232110590/Mixtape_Evolution_-_Drake_-_Drake_Drizzy_Rogers.zip

Joell Ortiz - Covers the classics

01. Intro
02. Rappers Delight (feat. DJ Enuff)
03. Know The BK Ledge
04. Somethin for Hot 97 (feat. DJ Camilo)
05. Strictly the Bizness
06. Treat Me Right
07. Industry Enemy #1
08. Brooklyn Children’s Story
09. I Can’t Go Broke
10. Live At Cooper Day BBQ
11. Uptown Anthem
12. U.N.I.T.Y.
13. T.R.O.Y.
14. Primo Tribute
15. Just To Get A Check
16. Mass Appeal
17. Act Like They Don’t Know
18. The Whut (Animal Shit)
19. BK Get Money
20. Got My Mind Made Up
21. Drop A Gem On ‘Em
22. Intercourse
23. Cell Therapies
24. High Roller
25. Brooklyn Ghetto Child
26. What They Do (Root’s Tribute)
27. Renee’s Revenge
28. Goin To Miami (feat. DJ Khaled)
29. What Happened To Hip Hop
30. 4,3,2,1
31. Recognize
32. 24HRS
33. Rican Ebonics 09

http://rapidshare.com/files/232351452/Joell_Ortiz-Covers_The_Classics__Hosted_By_DJ_Green_Lantern_-OnSMASH-2009.zip

Laptop Hunters: Homeless Frank

Apple responds to Microsoft: Elimination

Kanye West & Malik Yusef Present G.O.O.D Morning G.O.O.D Night - Dawn

Tracklist
01. Malik Yusef - G.O.O.D Morning Luv Ft. Opal Staples And Amanda Porshe 4:14
02. Malik Yusef - My Peoples Ft. KRS-1 And Mried 4:41
03. Malik Yusef - Leader (The Jesus Peace) Ft. Maxamillion, J.V. And Cheryl Lynn Toblin 4:21
04. Malik Yusef - V.E.R.S.E (Very Entertaining Recitals Spit Effortlessly) Ft. Big Sean, Anna Maria And Cardinalli 4:04
05. Malik Yusef - By Your Side Ft. Michelle Williams And Brando 4:45
06. Malik Yusef - U-N-I Verses Mine Ft. Twista And Chip Znuff 4:41
07. Malik Yusef - Promise Land (Extended Version) Ft. Kanye West And Adam Levine Of Maroon 5 3:59
08. Malik Yusef - Not Love Ft. J.V. And Mica 3:44
09. Malik Yusef - Thug Angel Ft. Christopher Denson And Uneqka 3:55
10. Malik Yusef - G.E.M. (G.O.O.D Enuff Me) Ft. Tony Williams And Phenom 5:44
11. Malik Yusef - Freshcooldopefly Ft. Shorty-K And Tassho Pearce 4:10
12. Malik Yusef - Just Like Forever Ft. Erika Shevon 4:50
13. Malik Yusef - Elevated (So High) Ft. J.V. And Benda 4:37
14. Malik Yusef - Breathtaking Ft. Uneqka 4:59
15. Malik Yusef - Sexuality Ft. Fast Eddie And Lidell Townsend 4:20

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Tanya Morgan - Brooklynati

01 03:36 On Our Way
02 05:33 Alleye Need Ft Piakhan
03 04:47 So Damn Down
04 03:54 Bang & Boogie
05 03:56 Don’t U Holla Ft Jermiside
06 01:44 Hardcore Gentlemen
07 04:02 Plan B Ft Napoleon 08 03:14 Intermission Ft Peter Hadar
09 04:51 She’s Gone AKA Without You Ft Phonte & Brittany
Bosco
10 05:55 Never 2ndary Ft. Jermiside Che Grand Elucid & Spec Boogie
11 04:23 Just Not True Ft Brick Beats
12 04:48 Morgan Blu Ft Blu
13 03:57 Never Enough (Crazy Love) Ft Carlitta Durand 14 04:58 We’re Fly Ft Kay & Chop
15 04:28 Just Arrived (Now What?)
16 04:17 Forgot 2 Say (Bonus Track)
Total: 68:23 min

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Nintendo Mouse

Wild'n out in Iraq ..... US Soldier Kills Troops

Alcoholic Monkeys ...lol.

In the Caribbean, Vervet Monkeys have developed a taste for alcohol and can regularly be spotted stealing cocktails from humans on the beach. Brilliant wildlife video from BBC animal show 'Weird Nature'

Eminem to appear on Family Guy

Here's screenshot of Eminem and Stewie Griffin chopping it up in the booth for an upcoming episode of Family Guy, airing this Sunday, May 17,2009....

Mother Lets Her Son With Down Syndrome Inhale Marijuana In Oklahoma!

Dude holds his own against 6 punks...props!

K'Naan- T.I.A.

K'NAAN "T.I.A" music video directed by: NABIL from nabil elderkin on Vimeo.

Rapper Big Pooh ( of Little Brother) - The Delightful Bars

01. 00:22 North American Pie Intro
02. 02:49 The Comeback (Prod. By Khrysis)
03. 03:22 It's A Go (Feat. Torae) (Prod. By Dae One)
04. 04:40 Nothing Less (Feat. Ab Soul, Jay Rock & K. Dot)
(Prod. By Young RJ)
05. 03:47 C.O.D. (Prod. By Mickey Free)
06. 03:22 Move (Feat. Darien Brockington) (Prod. By Phonix)
07. 03:44 Something Like Stars (Feat. Big Treal)
(Prod. By Jake One)
08. 03:46 Step Up (Prod. By D.R.)
09. 03:52 Reality Check (Feat. Big Dho, D. Black & Mykestro)
(Prod. By Khrysis)
10. 03:10 Problems (Feat. Jozeemo) (Prod. By Illmind)
11. 00:31 Amo A Su Papi De La Barra Skit
12. 04:08 Roll Call (Feat. Jozeemo, Chaundon & Joe Scudda)
(Prod. By The Co-Op)
13. 04:00 The Life (Feat. Muhsinah) (Prod. By Khrysis)
14. 03:49 Rearview Mirror (Prod. By 9th Wonder)
15. 00:15 Empanda Norte Americana Outro

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KANYE DOES NOT HAVE A TWITTER ACCOUNT!!!!!

(This spaz comes courtesy of losers making fake Kanye West Twitter accounts) I DON'T HAVE A FUCKING TWITTER... WHY WOULD I USE TWITTER??? I ONLY BLOG 5 PERCENT OF WHAT I'M UP TO IN THE FIRST PLACE. I'M ACTUALLY SLOW DELIVERING CONTENT BECAUSE I'M TOO BUSY ACTUALLY BUSY BEING CREATIVE MOST OF THE TIME AND IF I'M NOT AND I'M JUST LAYING ON A BEACH I WOULDN'T TELL THE WORLD. EVERYTHING THAT TWITTER OFFERS I NEED LESS OF. THE PEOPLE AT TWITTER KNOW I DON'T HAVE A FUCKING TWITTER SO FOR THEM TO ALLOW SOMEONE TO POSE AS ME AND ACCUMULATE OVER A MILLION NAMES IS IRRESPONSIBLE AND DECEITFUL TO THERE FAITHFUL USERS. REPEAT... THE HEADS OF TWITTER KNEW I DIDN'T HAVE A TWITTER AND THEY HAVE TO KNOW WHICH ACCOUNTS HAVE HIGH ACTIVITY ON THEM. IT'S A FUCKING FARCE AND IT MAKES ME QUESTION WHAT OTHER SO CALLED CELEBRITY TWITTERS ARE ACTUALLY REAL OR FAKE. HEY TWITTER, TAKE THE SO CALLED KANYE WEST TWITTER DOWN NOW .... WHY? ... BECAUSE MY CAPS LOCK KEY IS LOUD!!!!!!!!!

Mos Def - Casa Bey

Mos Def - "Casa Bey" - The Ecstatic - 6.9.09

The Pizza box of the future...dope design

Peregrine Falcon sets speed Record at 183 MPH!!

Beenie Man chops it up about Rick Ross, Whitney Houston & Diddy..lol

Beenie Man Kills Rick Ross,Diddy,and Whitney Houston !LOL from Radio Planet on Vimeo.

Gangland : Vicelords full episode

Rick Ross clarifies the LV shades controversy...

Florida rap star Rick Ross is hitting back at reports that the Louis Vuitton’s claims that the sunglasses he wore on the cover were fake by producing the designer.

According to Ross, the sunglasses worn on the cover of the May 2009 issue of XXL Magazine were customized with solid gold accents by Jacob Bernstein, AKA “The Sunglasses Pimp.”

"It’s the same thing as buying a Rolls Royce and having it tricked out; just because the product has been customized by me doesn’t take away from the fact that the frames are authentic Louis Vuitton Millionaires," Bernstein told AllHipHop.com.

Ross appears on the cover of the May 2009 issue of XXL Magazine wearing a pair of Louis Vuitton - like frames.

Controversy erupted yesterday (May 11), when a representative for Louis Vuitton issued a statement disassociating itself with XXL Magazine and Rick Ross over the glasses.

“We were dismayed to see the cover of the May 2009 issue of XXL Magazine, which features a photo of Rick Ross wearing a pair of sunglasses prominently featuring counterfeit Louis Vuitton trademarks,” stated Louis Vuitton Malletier Michael D. Pantalony. “Because the photo has generated considerable confusion among your readers and Louis Vuitton customers among others, we feel it is important to clarify several points.”

“The first is that the sunglasses Mr. Ross is wearing were not made by Louis Vuitton, and in fact, are counterfeit,” Pantalony clarified. “Louis Vuitton did not grant permission to Mr. Ross or to whoever did make the sunglasses to use our trademarks. The second is that no affiliation, sponsorship or association exists between Rick Ross or XXL and Louis Vuitton. The third is that counterfeiting is illegal.”

Bernstein, who was responsible for Ross’ customized shades, is well known in the world of fashion via his Los Angeles - based business, Jack’s Eyewear.

Bernstein has customized sunglasses for a number of actors and entertainers, including Jay-Z, Kanye West, Beyonce, Mary J. Blige, Sharon Stone, Fergie, Gwen Stefani, Brad Pitt, Usher and numerous others.

Rapper T.I. speaks : Responsibility Is A Lifestyle: It's Time to Bury Da Beef....taken from Huffington Post

In a few weeks, I will begin a one-year prison sentence for being in the possession of illegal firearms. Where I come from, having a gun is just part of everyday life. But, through this painful process of going to court and being convicted, I realized that I had to make a change. I made some bad decisions. I broke the law and will accept my punishment. With deep reflection about where my life was headed, I have begun the process of redemption, and decided that before I go to prison, I want to speak to young people about responsibility as a lifestyle. I hope that through my mistakes, young people can begin to learn, as I did, that we have to put our guns down and start to give our guns back. It pains me inside to hear about so many of our people dying because of gun violence. Just in the past weeks, a 13-year old boy was shot in the head in Harlem, a 17- and a 19-year old were murdered in a double homicide in Queens and a 15-year-old was chased, beaten, shot and burned in Chicago.

We will gather today in Harlem, with many mentors and supporters by my side, including Rev. Al Sharpton, Russell Simmons, Kevin Liles, GlobalGrind.com, Political Swagger, Mobile Regime and the C.H.A.N.G.E. Initiative to share the message that now is the time. Now is the time to speak out against gun violence. Now is the time to take responsibility for our actions. Now is the time to make our communities safer. Now is the time to support good legislation, like the S.N.U.G. bill in NY. Now is the time to give back our guns. Now is the time for me to lead by example.

We can and we will do better.

-- T.I.

RoGizz-aka-Black Blago - What's his name?

Shout out to RoGizzle for hit'n me off with this hilarious video...stay tuned for what's next to come...enjoy!

DJ Drama - Gangsta Grillz 2

01. A Town (Featuring T.I, Young Dro, Sean Paul And Lonnie Mac) 4:03
02. We Must Be Heard (Featuring Ludacris, Willie The Kid And 3:36
Busta Rhymes)
03. Love For Money (Featuring Trey Songz, Willie The Kid, Gucci 4:53
Mane, La Darkman, Yung Joc, Bun B And Flo Rida)
04. I'm Fresh (Featuring Mike Jones, Rick Ross And Trick Daddy) 5:33
05. Day Dreaming (Featuring Akon, Snoop Dogg And T.I) 4:50
06. Sweat (Featuring Ray J, Fabolous And La Darkman) 4:24
07. Ridiculous (Featuring Gucci Mane, Yo Gotti, Lonnie Mac And 6:20
OJ Da Juiceman)
08. Come Up Boys (Featuring La Darkman And Willie The Kid) 2:27
09. Yacht Music (Featuring Nas, Willie The Kid, Scarface, And 4:27
Marsha Ambrosius)
10. Tipper Love (Featuring The-Dream, La Darkman And Too Short) 4:33
11. Smoke (Featuring Gucci Mane, Willie The Kid And Lonnie Mac) 4:27
12. Pimpin' Ain't Easy (Featuring La Darkman, Bun B, Styles P 4:32
And Jovan Dais)
13. Gotta Get It (Featuring B.G, Juvenile And Soulja Slim) 3:35

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or
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=RZT5FB1R

shameless plug...lol...but clever,nonetheless...

When being a MaMa's boy goes TOO far...lol!

The Real Top 50 Rap Blogs by Ms. Info

First off, no shots. A few of my peoples work at Vibe Magazine, so it’s all love.

That being said, I had a convo with one particular editor and he knows I’m in disagreement with a large portion of the Top 50 Hottest Rap Blogs List, me and pretty much everybody on the internets. In fact, the only people who seem to be cool with the list are A) Bloggers who were ranked fairly and don’t care about anybody else’s seeding B) Bloggers who had no business being ranked so high (close to no.1) C) Bloggers whose unrecognizable URLs may just get a boost from making the list.

Secondly, there’s no such thing as 50 hot rap blogs. That’s why most of us never heard of over half of the sites listed. In Vibe’s defense, it’s pretty much impossible to produce a list without backlash. This one will most definitely have people outraged. What’s a rap blog anyway? Eskay aggregates while Bol provides commentary. They’re both rap blogs nonetheless, but drive in totally separate lanes. Web heads cried foul at obvious snubs when the list first surfaced. IllRoots, ItsTheReal and RealTalkNY come to mind. Meanwhile, Vlad TV is red-hot, but it’s not a rap blog. WorldStarHipHop, as trashy as it is, is buzzing heavy, but it’s not a rap blog. My boys at MTV know I love Mixtape Monday (now Mixtape Daily), but it’s not a blog. Meanwhile, Kanye’s blog, while one of my personal favorites, has one too many interior design posts to be considered rap. As for RapRadar, arguably the most criticized site on the list, there’s no denying that it’s already one of the best out. They’re clearly separating themselves from the pack by adding original content to their repertoire. The thing is, web heads know magazines plan packages ahead, so RR most likely wasn’t up when the list was made. That’s been the complaint for the most part. For argument’s sake, if timing shouldn’t be a factor, then RR got robbed, cause they’re definitely hotter than most of the Top 10.

I initially wasn’t going to do anything, but a good number of folks reached out and demanded that I do my own list. As previously mentioned, there aren’t 50 rap blogs worthy of being called hot, good maybe, but “hot” as in buzzing and got people talking? No! So without further ado, here’s the list. Let the Bloog Bath begin. -Jackpot

20.Allhiphop.com Rumors
19.Fakeshoredrive.com
18.RealtalkNY.net
17.Rosenbergradio.com
16.Byroncrawford.com
15.Dontgetgassed.com
14.Negro Please By Ron Mexico
13.Illroots.com
12.The Rap Up
11.TheSmokingSection
10.Complex Blogs
9. Itsthereal.com
8. Illdoctrine.com
7. Dallaspenn.com
6. Cocaineblunts.com
5. Bol’s Saturday Night Workout
4. Onsmash.com
3. Missinfo.tv
2. 2Dopeboyz.com
1. Nahright.com

The XXL Editors Received This Letter From Louis Vuitton Concerning The May 2009 Cover Of Rick Ross

NEW Monday May 11 2:25 PM CDT posted by XXL admin
The XXL Editors received this letter from Louis Vuitton concerning the May 2009 cover of Rick Ross.

Dear Editor:

We were dismayed to see the cover of the May 2009 issue of XXL Magazine, which features a photo of Rick Ross wearing a pair of sunglasses prominently featuring counterfeit Louis Vuitton trademarks. Because the photo has generated considerable confusion among your readers and Louis Vuitton customers among others, we feel it is important to clarify several points.

The first is that the sunglasses Mr. Ross is wearing were not made by Louis Vuitton, and in fact, are counterfeit. Louis Vuitton did not grant permission to Mr. Ross or to whoever did make the sunglasses to use our trademarks. The second is that no affiliation, sponsorship or association exists between Rick Ross or XXL and Louis Vuitton. The third is that counterfeiting is illegal.

Thank you for giving us the opportunity to correct the confusion.

Sincerely,

Michael D. Pantalony, Esq.
Louis Vuitton Malletier

DjQuik & Kurupt team up for 'Blaqkout'...allhiphop.com interview

Philadelphia native and California adopted son Ricardo Brown a.k.a. Kurupt first came to the attention of the rap world as part of Snoop Dogg’s crew The Dogg Pound back during the rise of the West Coast based Death Row Records. Kurupt stood out from most West Coast artists with his unique delivery and emphasis on sharp lyrics as heard on such classic albums as The Chronic and Doggystyle before embarking on his own classic album Dogg Food with Daz Dillinger as part of The Dogg Pound.

Kurupt took a solo route and released the much heralded Kuruption in 1998 and the classic Streetz Iz A Mutha in 1999. 2001’s Space Boogie: Smoke Odyssey was met with mixed reviews and was the last time we would see the Dogg Pound together for a few years as Kurupt took a Vice President position with Death Row Records not too long after that album’s release. Since the reformation of The Dogg Pound after the 2005 West Coast Conference put together by Snoop Dogg, the group has released several albums which were met with disappointment by many of their longtime fans.

The Dogg Pound’s upcoming album 100 Wayz has been described by the group as their actual real return although there hasn’t been a release date given to the new album. Kurupt however seems ready to show fans that he can once again be a force on the mic as gears up for a brand new release with West Coast legend Dj Quik called Blaqkout and another upcoming album called Streetlight with rising producer Terrace Martin. AllHipHop caught up with Kurupt at a taping of Snoop Dogg’s MTV show Dogg After Dark to give us a very brief interview about his upcoming moves.

AllHipHop.com: You have the Blaqkout album coming out with DJ Quik. Tell us how you two hooked up for that?

Kurupt: We had talked while working on Snoop Dogg’s Ego Trippin’ album. I told Quik that it was about time for him to get down on that mic. We decided to go ahead and make a historical album together and that’s what we did.

AllHipHop.com: What can we look forward to from the album?

Kurupt: You can look forward to some classic music – some of the best new music coming out of the West Coast. You already know that with Quik doing his thing musically. Lyrically we are both back on our steez. It’s a great album – more of a party than anything else. It’s not about being super hard or anything. It’s just about having a good time – and it’s also some grown folk music – music that our generation can love and have a ball with as well as the younger generation. Get your step on to this!

AllHipHop.com: What was it like working with DJ Quik on a complete album together?

Kurupt: There are certain people that you work with where it’s a real experience and Quik is one of those people. Both of us have great experience in making music so it flowed like water. After I finish my Streetlight album with Terrace Martin, me and Quik will be back in the studio to work on the next DJ Quik & Kurupt album. That is something that we plan on putting out once every year.

AllHipHop.com: A second DJ Quik & Kurupt album is planned?

Kurupt: Oh yeah. The second one might be a little more hard-edged because we’ve got so many different ideas that we want to do together. Right now for Blaqkout we just wanted to make an album for people to have fun, get their step on, and just enjoy themselves. When your day has you down, this will bring you up.

AllHipHop.com: You mentioned the Streetlight album with Terrace Martin. Give us some insight on that.

Kurupt: Terrace and I are putting that together. We are about eight records in right now – bangin’ em’ out. Come May it will be complete and the mastering process will begin. We’ve got classics on that one too. Bobby Valentino gave me on that was straight stupid.

AllHipHop.com: Any new word on The Dogg Pound’s 100 Wayz album?

Kurupt: I just landed from Atlanta about four hours ago. I’ve been working on that with Daz for the past four days. We are just getting it right so that we can take it to Snoop so he can hear it and add his touches to the ballgame, you know, to the records that he wants to jump on. Daz put his imprint on that music too. We are trying to him them with this good a** West Coast motherf***in’ music. This is classic music that we are going to hit them with, from me and DJ Quik to me, Snoopy and Daz. Snoop did an album on me called Niggarachi Presents Kurupt the Kingpin. We are going to hit them off with that one too.

AllHipHop.com: What’s going to drop first out of all of those?

Kurupt: Me and DJ Quik’s Blaqkout. That’s coming out June 10th. After that album, I don’t know. Me, Daz and Snoopy are still working on 100 Wayz and Terrace and I are still working on Streetlight. Plus I have a movie that I wrote and that I will be co-directing called Emerald City. That’s a movie that me, Daz and Snoopy will be putting together.

AllHipHop.com: So you are still acting? What other roles are you doing these days?

Kurupt: I’m still waiting for the Days of Wrath movie that I did to hit the public so they can enjoy it.

AllHipHop.com: That’s the movie that you did with Wilmer Valderamma, right?

Kurupt: That’s right. Wilmer did his thing in that movie too. I have this other movie that Sticky Fingaz is going to drop, it’s a Hip-Hop opera. It’s a musical that Sticky Fingaz put together. I’m in it with Miki Phifer, Omar Epps, Fredo Starr and Lil Zane.

AllHipHop.com: How have you managed to stay around in this rap game for so long since 1993?

Kurupt: I have good partners and I keep my head to the grind. When you have your grind on, you stay relevant. Lately, all I’ve been doing is just keeping my business together and raising these kids but now I’m ready to go full force again. I also have great teachers who have taught me well from my dad to Snoop Dogg. I’ve got my deal with Fontana/Universal and I’m ready to push out these projects.

AllHipHop.com: You mentioned raising kids. Does being a family man have any impact on the kind of music that you make?

Kurupt: I’m going to continue being me. I make music that my kids and my mama can listen to and I also make music that is not for them. But I’m going to continue making the music that the public wants to hear from me.

1st Cassie, then Rhiannna...now....Hoops from Flavor of love...sex tape...preview

Kobe & LeBron Nike commercial...lol

Killah Priest - The Exorcist

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Homosexual King responsible for the Bible...hmmm???

The printing of the King James Bible was sponsored by King James I of England. Until the printing of this version the scriptures were ". . . practically unknown either to clergy or to people." (1) In 1522 William Tindale, an Oxford scholar, considered translating the Bible into English. He met resistance and was exiled to Germany.

In 1525 the New Testament, partially translated by Tindale, was printed in Cologne. During the same year 6,000 copies of the Testament were smuggled into England. By the authority of the church they were publicly burned. The Bible was the first book ever to be banned in England. (2) Driven from town to town William Tindale was eventually strangled in 1536 and his body burned.

Queen Mary, the mother of James I and a devout Catholic, had commanded "that no manners of persons presume to bring into this real any messages., books, paper, etc. in the name of Martin Luther, John Calvin, Miles Coverdale, Erasmus, Tyndale etc. or any like books containing false doctrines against the Catholic faith".

The Puritans complained to King James that the Bible available to them, the Douay version, was corrupt and begged for a new translation. King James complied and in 1611 the first printing was completed.

King James I, at the age of 8, was able to translate aloud chapters of the Bible from Latin to French and then to English. James believed strongly that the Bible should be available to ordinary people, not just the clergy.

At the age of thirteen James fell madly in love with his cousin Esmé Stuart whom he made Duke of Lennox. James deferred to Esmé to the consternation of his ministers. In 1582 James was kidnapped and forced to issue a proclamation against his lover and send him back to France.

Despite his homosexual activities James later fell in love with and married Anne of Denmark with whom he had seven children. He was nicknamed Solomon for his ability to negotiate between the heads of the Catholic and Protestant churches.

FaFi x Adidas...fresh with a pair of dickey/khaki's

Parisian artist Fafi will be releasing her third collection this October. The lineup to feature five models, with a preview of the first seen here. Utilizing adidas Honey Mid’s, the sneakers take inspiration from Fafi’s world travels and upcoming comic book,

Bun B Takes The Jordan Trivia Challenge

Lauren London's Complex magazine's photo shoot..

Common to possibly play B.A. Barackus in 'A-Team' remake

Rapper-turned-actor Common recently spoke on the possiblity of having a role in the upcoming A-Team film and described his anticipation of giving Mr. T's character a fresh look.

Keeping details to a minimum, the Chi-town emcee weighed in on the project's current status.

"I can't speak on it yet until we know what's going on but that would be an incredible character to play," Common explained. "I can't do the Mohawk but we got to do something, we got to find something to make it work... I would love to [do it], just to work with Joe [Carnahan] is so exciting...You know you need to keep your pace and patience and let things develop... I want it to be as diverse as possible, [but] first of all I don't want to act like I've been given the role of B.A. So let me be honest about that...[But] it's great to be in those talks...You definetly have to give it something different [than what Mr. T did]... It's a new day, you just got to give it something new. The kids don't know that B.A. so you wanna bring something new to it and you want to pay respect to B.A. and the way B.A was created, too. I believe there is a way to find a combination, I have certain similarities to Mr. T already. We are both from Chicago, we are both rebels in our own way. I could really get that, I could really get that." (IESB)
Ice Cube previously said he was being considered to star in the film.

"They want me to do it if all the business works out right," he said in an interview. "I was a fan as a kid and that would be, not a dream come true, but it's definitely a good thing to do and I would put it on my resume for sure...I wouldn't try to duplicate what Mr. T did, but I will have the same impact on you as when you were little watching the TV show. I'm going to bring my own flavor to it and I am going to do the Mohawk." (Black Film)
The film's producers and director were confirmed earlier this year.

The studio has set Joe Carnahan to direct and Ridley Scott to produce, with Tony Scott executive producing through their Scott Free banner. Also producing are Jules Daly and Stephen J. Cannell, the latter of whom created the original TV series. Carnahan will team with Brian Bloom to polish a script by Skip Woods. The intention is to start production by June for a June 11, 2010, release. (Coming Soon)
Certain aspects from the original series will be changed.

Carnahan and the Scott brothers say they will use the original premise of the series as the template for an action film. In the original, four Vietnam vets convicted of armed robbery escape from military prison and became do-gooder mercenaries. The Middle East will replace Vietnam as the place the four did their tour of duty, but Carnahan said the origin story is the jumping-off point.

DJ Qbert starts online DJ school

Critically acclaimed turntablist DJ Qbert has launched the first ever video-based online DJ school.

Now known as QSU (Qbert Scratch University), the San Francisco native brings over 20-years of experience to the online curriculum.

The courses range from basic cutting techniques, to advance classes detailing “battle” strategies to be used in competition with rival DJs.

Partnered in the project with Qbert is ArtistWorks, Inc, a company that develops Internet-based businesses for musicians by incorporating cutting edge distance learning and video technology.

The group utilizes a proprietary VMS (Video/Media Management System) for students to send their practice sessions over to Qbert.

From there, the QSU founder posts a detailed video response.

Students will have personal pages for regular peer to peer interaction for study groups and networking.

In addition, Qbert will use his network of industry contacts to have guest DJs and other professionals offer their insight into the music business, and the role of the 21st century DJ.

With scratching/cutting being a worldwide staple of Hip-Hop culture, Qbert explained to AllHipHop.com that he’s proud to have a platform to bring all aspiring DJs together.

"It's cool that scratching has so many fans around the world and we can all be in one place now and learn from each other no matter where we live,” he stated.

Talib Kweli & DJ Eque tie the knot....Congratz!

Rap star Talib Kweli cemented his relationship with DJ Eque yesterday (May 9) when the pair were married in Bel Air, California at a private residence. Kweli and DJ Eque tied the not during an intimate ceremony which included family and friends, including Queen Latifah, ?uestlove, Adam Rodriguez of CSI, DJ Rashida and others. The pair have been dating and engaged since at least 2007 and DJ Eque has produced several Blacksmith Music mixtapes. Talib Kweli is currently working with producer Hi-Tek on a new album as Reflection Eternal. Kweli can also been seen on Paris’ Hard Truth Soldiers Tour 2009.