May ‘Show and Prove’ Semifinalist 8thw1

8thw1 is the last of the AOK crew to rock with us. I remember Fresh saying that he may be the best of them all. He has some real deal joints. Never seen his solo live show. So curious eyes will be watching --- "Life ain't s___ but love money and music" is more than a rhyme from 8thW1 on his album lovemoneyandmusic, it's the emcee's mantra that guides his ambitious goals. "No matter what you believe in, everyone moves for those three things. That is the trinity that no one is above." With that said, this native of New Jersey is set to leave an impression on the world with music at it's center of impact. His dedication to providing quality music for listeners makes him one of the few artists who can be sold simply by pushing play. Drunken More

Keith Murray rocks at BHF ‘08 – classic footage

Shot by Bodega videographers Big Natural Productions. From the upcoming Brooklyn Hip-Hop Festival DVD which will be available at this year's festivities on June 20th. Classic Keith Murray as he rocks his verse from "I Shot Ya" and "The Most Beautifullest Thing In The World" as a part of J Period's set. This was definitely one of the highlights from last year. Look for J Period to bring even more heat this year.
Keith Murray at BHF '08 from Brooklyn Bodega on Vimeo.

So I guess they aren’t lying about all that drug bidness

Former Clipse manager and nightclub owner Anthony "Geezy” Gonzalez has been charged in U.S. District Court with running a $10 million a year drug ring. According to federal documents, Gonzalez’s 6 year drug empire has allegedly moved 100 pounds of cocaine and over a ton of marijuana through Hampton Roads, Virginia since 2003. AHH

Drake and Tanya Morgan

Interesting. Not sold on Drake but this is the best I have heard from Nah Right zshare

Jayson Williams (former Net) bugs out

Former NBA star Jayson Williams was zapped with a stun gun by police in his swank hotel suite Monday after the reportedly suicidal athlete resisted attempts by officers to take him to a hospital. Police were called to the hotel in lower Manhattan's Battery Park City neighborhood around 4 a.m. when a female friend reported that the former New Jersey Nets player, who was convicted in 2004 of trying to cover up a shooting at his home and whose wife recently filed for divorce, was acting suicidal. AP

De La and (I love) Nike (but wait a minute)

You may have forgotten about Apple's tiny, wireless iPod-linked in-shoe pedometer, the Nike+, but the runners who've chalked up 100 million miles haven't. And neither has Nike--it just partnered with De La Soul to release a new album. Are You In?: Nike+ Original Run is the group's first original material in five years, and it's going to be an iTunes exclusive. Seeing one of hip-hop's most influential acts drop its latest tracks on marathoners is certainly unexpected. Is it a sign of desperation, or smarts? Fast Company

FADED at Frank White

Faded NYC @ Frank White Gallery (BK) DJs Statik and lil'dave of Philly's Illvibe Collective present a new monthly party in Brooklyn. Soulful music and good people all night long. Tuesday, April 28, 2009 Every Last Tuesday 9:00 PM - 1:00 AM 21+ cover: $3.00 Soul, Funk, Classics, Hip Hop, Latin & Afrobeat Frank White Gallery (BK) 936 Atlantic Ave. @ St. James St. Brooklyn, NY 11238 718.622.0840

The beautiful Amel

Amel Larrieux @ BB King's Blues Club & Grill As lead siren and co-writer for GROOVE THEORY, Amel enjoyed success with "Tell Me," which broke the top ten on the Billboard Hot 100 and the top five on the R&B charts before being certified gold in October 1995. Amel recently released her third solo album, Morning (Blisslife Records). Amel fuses a range of genres – R&B, soul, hip-hop, jazz and folk, with flashes of Middle Eastern, West African, and Indian styles. Thursday, April 30, 2009 8:00 PM - 11:00 PM 21+ cover: $27.50 | $30.00 Day of Show. Doors @ 6PM BB King's Blues Club & Grill 237 W. 42nd Street New York, NY 10036 212.997.4144

Ghetto Metal

Thursday, 04.30.09 NYC: Ghetto Metal hosted by Steph Lova @ SOBs 204 Varick St. 1 or 9 train to Houston St. New York, NY (212) 243-4940 w/ Bazaar Royale Game Rebellion, Raye 6, Megabone Doors 7pm Showtime 8pm

May ‘Show and Prove’

Quick shout out to the May ‘Show and Prove” semifinalists: 8thW1 THOSE CHOSEN brokn.english Sleepwalkas The official press release is coming but we wanted to give you a heads up first. Shout out to Sleepwalkas who printed up flyers petitioning to get on and brought them to the last S and P. Nice touch fellas. THOSE CHOSEN are trooping in from Los Angeles to rock with us. That’s commitment holmes! 8thW1 is the last member of AOK not to rock with us. The circle is now complete. brokn.english was a staff favorite after the Sisters saw them rock last week. Get busy y’all The date is May 21st. Public Assembly on North 6th street. You know the deal Stay tuned for more special guests

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