PODCAST: THEZROHOUR On BBOXRADIO.COM Episode 14

THEZROHOUR is back this week with new music from KRS-ONE, NALEDGE & FOOCH, OCD (Moosh & Twist), JOE BUDDEN, ACTION BRONSON & GANGRENE (Oh No & The Alchemist). Giving props to AKINYELE this week, I dropped a few joints from his classic debut "Vagina Diner" and a selection from the new D'ANGELO LIVE mixtape. Ambush goes in with all new music in the second half featuring ASAP ROCKY & DANNY BROWN, RICK ROSS, FABOLOUS and more. Tune in every Wednesday 9-11pm for THEZROHOUR on BBOXRADIO.COM!

DON CORNELIUS Pioneering Show Host & Creator of SOUL TRAIN Found Dead

WOW. At a loss for words on something this tragic. Reports are confirming that the creator and host of SOUL TRAIN, Don Cornelius was found dead in his Sherman Oaks, California home early this morning. He was the victim of what appears to be a self inflicted gunshot wound to the head. Beginning in 1971, Chicago native Don Cornelius created and produced the groundbreaking variety show, which went on to become one the longest running shows of its kind in the history of television. He hosted the show from its inception till 1993. Soul Train presented live performances from many of the greatest entertainers in black/urban music. The show was revered for its famous "Soul Train Line" segment and the deep, baritone vocal delivery of Mr. Cornelius. He was 75 years old.

BBOX RADIO Benefit Party

Come out to support and meet the BBOX Radio team this Friday! Meet many of the current and new show hosts including EDAYE & DJ AMBUSH of THEZROHOUR: BBOX LOVES YOU: A Benefit Party Friday Feb. 3rd, 8:00PM-11:00PM (Kickstarter VIPs come at 7:00pm) at PIPs Table Tennis & Art Space; 158 Roebling Street (btwn Metropolitan & Grand) RSVP on Facebook Come join the BBOX family Friday, Feb. 3rd for a special thank-you to YOU, our listeners, lovers and supporters. Everyone is welcome. Meet BBOX Kickstarter VIP donors; talk shop with BBOX show hosts, deejays and producers; and get down with musical performances, live DJ sets, art, tasty food, Brooklyn Beer, cocktails, and of course ping pong. Special thanks to Brooklyn Brewery, Maharlika, NY State of Mind, and PiPs. Live music from BIM BOM BBOX DJ sets Brooklyn Lager open bar & full cash bar Tasty bites, Giveaways, Art & Ping Pong! $15 suggested donation goes to BBOX Radio and PiPs, both building community the Brooklyn way.

VIDEO: Q-TIP Traces His African Roots

A Tribe Called Quest's Q-Tip tests his DNA to trace back his African ancestral roots. It would be great to be able to trace our roots as so many of us share Q-Tip's limited generational ancestry. Video by Native Resonance