VIDEO: THIS WEEK WITH JASIRI X Episode #3

Thanks to DAVEYD.COM for pointing me to this. One of X-Clan's founding members, THE GRAND ARKITECH PARADISE GRAY and rapper JASIRI X present an innovative new series called, THIS WEEK WITH JASIRI X. Each week Jasiri X recaps the news Hip-Hop style over the hottest beats. Below are episodes one and two. Very dope concept in the vein of Skills' classic yearly Rap Up series-

THIS WEEK WITH JASIRI X Episode #1


THIS WEEK WITH JASIRI X Episode #2

"Real Men Don't Hit Women" Concert Tomorrow Night

Saturday, September 27, 2008
Royal Shine Entertainment & Alphabet Soup
Present
Da "Real Men Don't Hit Women" Concert
@
The Baha'i Center
53 East 11th Street (Between Broadway & University Pl)
New York, NY

Performances by:
Hasan Salaam, Tiye Phoenix, Chen Lo, Shanelle Gabriel, Division X, & Red Clay.

Also
M. Josephine, Chris Slaughter, & Miss Nancy V.

Hosted by Lynx GarcIa of EG Radio & MG from Flow Life Radio

Music by DJ's DR. Dust & Reborn

Doors open at 7 PM, Showtime 8 PM Sharp!
$15

Proceeds will go to a Safe Horizon battered woman shelter.

For Tickets call 1 (917) 209 2013

Tickets are also available at Fat Beats
406 6th Ave ( Betwe en W. 8 & 9 ST)
212) 673- 3883

For more info:
www.myspace.com/divisionxrap www.myspace.com/redclay

Sponsored by The Elan Group, Femmix.com, A Marketing & Extravagangsta Radio

Take the L, N, R, W, Q, 4, 5, 6 train to Union Square

VIDEO: Shaun Boothe Presents A 12 Part Bio Series Beginning With PT. 1: The Unauthorized Biography Of James Brown

Unauthorized Biography Series Trailer


Rapper SHAUN BOOTHE has launched an ambitious 12 part unauthorized video bio series. Picking up where Nas left off with the Unauthorized Biography of Rakim, this is part 1 of The Bio Series which consists of 12 video bios of 12 icons in 12 months. The first video in the series, "The Unauthorized Biography Of James Brown", dropped and you can check it out below. THE ZRO HOUR will post each one over the next 12 months. We hope it inspires you to rediscover and research our musical heroes. Shaun Boothe definitely puts it down. Shaun has had a lot of success in the past with his music, especially his videos. He was awarded a singles deal from Def Jam, won a $30,000 video contest put on Universal and Yahoo.com and has won a different video contest for $25,000 from MuchMusic. Stay tuned for more from this creative talent.

The Unauthorized Biography Of James Brown

Hip Hop Theater Festival's "The Break/s" Premieres Tonight at NYU

Thanks to Brooklyn Bodega for sending this:

NYU's Skirball Center for the Performing Arts presents
the break/s
by Marc Bamuthi Joseph for the Living Word Project
Co-presented by Hip-Hop Theater Festival
The Skirball Center for the Performing Arts, NYU :: 566 LaGuardia Place at Washington Square South :: NY

Is Hip-Hop your passport? The Festival opens with the NYC premiere of renowned poet and spoken word artist Marc Bamuthi Joseph's much-anticipated the break/s. Inspired by Jeff Chang's 2005 award winning Can't Stop Won't Stop, the break/s is a breakthrough Hip-Hop theater performance exploring Joseph's travels from Port-au-Prince to Paris, Tokyo to Minneapolis, Senegal to Bosnia, while dazzling with a synthesis between performer, score, and moving image to create a live mixtape on stage.

Open Caption performance: Thursday, September 25
ASL-interpreted performance: Friday, September 26

Tickets:
$40
$25 with Brooklyn Bodgega code, HHTF08
www.skirballcenter.nyu.edu
212.352.3101

MIXTAPES: Dub MD & Illmind Presents "Blaps, Rhymes & Life"

"Blaps, Rhymes & Life" is the exclusive new mixtape project from Dub MD and one of the most accomplished producers in Hip Hop Illmind. A producer that balances both the mainstream and underground successfully, working with a full spectrum of artists from Heltah Skeltah to 50 Cent, Little Brother to Black Eyed Peas, the list goes on. This new project features some of the artists Illmind has been working closely with over the past year or so including the likes of 50 Cent, LL Cool J, Heltah Skeltah, Skyzoo and many more.

Lookout for Illmind dropping his brand new studio album currently "Untitled" coming soon, along with his highly anticipated group album as "Fortilive" with Mushmouf and Slo-Mo and his exclusive collaboration project with North Carolina's Supatition. Also keep your eyes out for Dub MD's exclusive new mixtape project for the purest called "Hip Hop Renatus" which features the whos-who of underground hip hop emcees (44 MC's / 34 Tracks) doin what they do best over the greatest hip hop producers of all-times instrumentals, out next month for exclusive free download!

01.) Get Ya Ass Up! (Intro) (Produced By Illmind)
02.) Heltah Skeltah - Everything Is Heltah Skeltah (Produced By Illmind)
03.) Brooklyn Academy - Raise Ya Hands (feat. Jean Grae) (Produced By Illmind)
04.) Fresh Daily - Get Over (Produced By Illmind)
05.) D. Black - The Come Up (feat. Skyzoo) (Produced By Illmind)
06.) 50 Cent - Make A Movie (Produced By Illmind)
07.) Supastition - Thankful (feat. Kil Ripkin) (Produced By Illmind)
08.) Naturel - The Bullets (Produced By Illmind)
09.) K.O. (K-Otix) - 48 Seasons (Produced By Illmind)
10.) Torae - New Blood (feat. Skyzoo, Emilio Rojas & Fresh Daily) (Produced By Illmind)
11.) Fortilive - The Come Up (Produced By Illmind)
12.) Broken English - Different World (Produced By Illmind)
13.) Skyzoo - Lyrically Inclined (feat. Wale) (Produced By Illmind)
14.) Naps N Dreds - Do What I Should (feat. Copywrite) (Produced By Illmind)
15.) Quan - Geez Like Deez (feat. Rapper Big Pooh) (Produced By Illmind)
16.) Naturel - Resurrect (Produced By Illmind)
17.) 8th W1 - A Fool's Lullaby (Produced By Illmind)
18.) Faro-Z - Clap Ya Hands (Produced By Illmind)
19.) A.P.E.X. - One More Time (Produced By Illmind)
20.) LL Cool J - Queens (feat. Prodigy, 50 Cent, Kool G Rap, & Tony Yayo) (Produced By Illmind)
21.) Wannabe? (Outro) (Produced By Illmind)

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VIDEO: Let's Get Free: The Black August Hip Hop Project

The Black August Hip Hop Project strives to promote human rights though supporting and influencing the global development of Hip Hop culture. By facilitating exchanges between international communities where Hip Hop is a vital part of youth culture, they promote awareness about the social and political issues that affect our global communities. Their vision is to bring culture and politics together and to allow them to naturally evolve into a unique Hip Hop consciousness that informs our collective struggle for a more just, equitable and human world. This film documents the movement through a series of interviews and performances with hip hop artists and key members of the black activist movement.

Nate Dogg Suffers Second Stroke In Less Than A Year

This in from Yahoo! news:

West Coast rapper Nate Dogg was hospitalized nearly two weeks ago after suffering a stroke, his second in less than a year.

But contrary to Internet news stories that offered an upbeat prognosis, a family member tells E! News that as of Wednesday the 39-year-old hip-hopster was on life support in a Los Angeles-area hospital with a feeding tube in his mouth.

"He has suffered another stroke from his bad eating habits and unhealthy lifestyle," says Donald Smith, Dogg's cousin and a fellow emcee who goes by the moniker Lil' Half Dead. "All we can do now is pray for him."

Dogg has since been taken off life support but as of today still requires a feeding tube, according to Smith. The rapper, whose real name is Nathaniel Hale, was stricken on Sept. 5. Earlier this week, manager Rod McGrew told the hip-hop news site SOHH "the prognosis at this time is favorable. We're positive, prayerful, hopeful and patient." Citing unnamed sources, TMZ offered a starker assessment, saying that while Dogg did not suffer any brain damage, he has exhibited little movement below the neck.

The MC, a cousin of Snoop Dogg who made his debut on Dr. Dre's 1992 album The Chronic before signing with Death Row Records, was first felled by a stroke on Dec. 19, leaving him partially paralyzed.

Dogg had continued his recovery in physical therapy, but still relied on the use of a wheelchair.

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MOVIES: Behind The Scenes of The Biggie Biopic NOTORIOUS- CASTING VIDEO

Thje Notorious B.I.G. bio pic, NOTORIOUS is feeling so right..so on point. I dropped an earlier post with links to videos from the blog of the film's producer, Wayne Barrow -NOTORIOUSBLOG.NET. In the video below they reveal the casting process and how Jamal Woolard (pictured above) won the role of Christopher Wallace.

VIDEO: The Smile Rays Tour Blog From Berlin

I love The Smile Rays and please check our site for previous posts and download our podcast to check the music. The above video features scenes from the Berlin leg of their tour and is set to one of their crispy tracks. Peace to Batsauce, Da*sey and MC THERAPY!

VIDEO: Talib Kweli "The Perfect Beat" feat. KRS-One

Talib Kweli brings you the latest video from the critically acclaimed classic Eardrum released last year, "The Perfect Beat" featuring KRS - ONE. The performance footage was taken from a recent performance at the Shrine Auditorium in LA.

Amalgam Digital Partners With UStream To Broadcast Joe Budden Studio Session

Two days ago, Thursday August 21, setting a new precedent Amalgam Digital teamed up with interactive broadcast company UStream, to broadcast three hours of Joe Budden’s final studio session for “Padded Room”. Fans had the opportunity to chat with Joe Budden online, ask him questions, and watch him respond live. After the Q & A, fans were able to watch Joe recording songs in the studio, putting the finishing touches on his highly anticipated sophomore album “Padded Room” which will hit stores worldwide on Oct 28 2008 on the Amalgam Digital label. We have the video from that webcast below! Thanks to Andrea Longo at AMALGAM DIGITAL for sending this-
CLICK TO WATCH


www.AmalgamDigital.com/TV
www.JoeBuddenPaddedRoom.com

MIXTAPES: DJ DAVITO Returns With New Street Classic- INTERVENTION

Burn, Radio, Burn! Brooklyn's own, DJ DAVITO, drops one of the illest mixtapes full of authentic, non-corporate hip hop. Featuring New Songz from: GZA, IMMORTAL TECHNIQUE, CORMEGA, ROYCE THE 5'9, DOO WOP, SAIGON, O.C., CROOKED I, DJ JS 1, RAS KASS, TRAGEDY KHADAFFI, COMPLEX, KRS -ONE, PAPOOSE, CONSEQUENCE, TERMANOLOGY, SPEECH(ARRESTED DEVELOPMENT), AKROBATIK, SAV KILLZ, MEYHEM LAUREN, DAV!SDOT, P.A., GORETEX(NON PHIXION) ,BIG LOU, COLDHEAT, NUT-RAGEOUS, DJ RED ALERT, KEV TURNER, BIG SINISTER, GRAND PUBA, BLAISE B, LSP, PMD, DETANE, BUSTA RHYMES, DIABOLICAL, BIG DADDY KANE, BLACK ATTACK, SHABAAM SAHDEEQ & Many Otherz

Featuring Production from:
Domingo, Scram Jones, Bronze Nazareth, Fizzy Womack, True Master, Big ES, DJ Snips, Anabolic, Fox Styles, DJ Incise, Team Demo, Thorotracks, Marco Polo & Many Otherz

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD

P.Miller Unveils Plans For New Cable Network

From Reuters and The Hollywood Reporter

Hip Hop entrepreneur P.Miller aka Percy Miller aka Master P is launching a family-friendly cable network, Better Black Television.

The network will provide "positive content for a black and brown culture," according to a company statement.

BBTV, set to launch in 2009, will be a general entertainment channel running a wide range of scripted, unscripted and news programming, including drama and comedy series, movies, animation, reality, politics, sports and entertainment news, children's educational and teen programming, as well as "responsible hip-hop music and videos."

BBTV advisory board members include Oscar winner Denzel Washington; Vault Load Films president Jim Finkl; NAACP executive director Vicangelo Bullock; NBA player Derek Anderson; cable industry veteran Prof. Sal Martino; hip-hop pioneer DJ Kool Herc; entrepreneur Olatokunbo Betiku; and real estate mogul Curtis Oakes.

BBTV chairman and CEO Miller said he's had the vision for BBTV for several years.

"I believe that there is a market in our community for a new diverse network that provides a new brand of superior programming that caters to all aspects of television, from reality to original programming," he said.

The new channel is taking on the black-oriented cable channel BET. Production on BBTV's programs has begun in California, New York, Louisiana and Florida.

The cable channel is in the process of purchasing local cable channel affiliates across the country.

BBTV's programming in the works:

* "Sunset and Vine": Video show hosted by Vyshonn Miller and Brittany Phillips that will showcase the top hip-hop and R&B acts as well as play classic videos.

* "One Shot Comedy Show": Comedy show hosted by Gary Johnson (a.k.a. G-Thing) featuring established and upcoming comedians.

* "Gee Gee the Giraffe": Children's educational show (will air Saturday morning on BBTV Kids).

* "Manage Your Money": Featuring financially successful people lending tips to promote financial literacy.

* "Close to the Starz": A behind-the-scenes show that takes the viewers up close and personal to their favorite celebrities.

* "Karma TV Show": Bilingual soap opera with an African-American and Latino cast.

* "What's Cooking TV Show": Talk show that covers wide aspects of entertainment and current events while cooking healthy, budget-conscious meals.

* "The Black List Movies": Film showcase featuring classic and contemporary movies, as well as original BBTV productions.

* "Hip-Hop Garage Show": Saturday show that will play new and upcoming music.

Mad Magazine Weighs In On Obama

Images courtesy of Mad Magazine

Mad Magazine is known for is humor and parody over the years and Barack Obama has not been spared. I actually love these images and they even provided the above "Knockout" image as a poster for download! Knock 'em dead Barry O!

Kool DJ Red Alert Celebrates 25 Years on the Radio!

Kool Dj Red Alert being honored at Harlem Week August 17th, 2008

"Hey Daddy, Stop Buggin'!"

Those of you who remember that shout from his son Little Red Alert signaled the impending boom bap that Red would throw down at the height of his run on 98.7 Kiss FM in NYC through the mid 80's to 90's. I first became exposed to Kool DJ Red Alert through the Zulu Beats show on NYC's WHBI (later WNWK) in the early 80's. Hosted by Afrika Islam ("Son Of Bambaataa None Hotter") this is where I first heard the style of DJing that Red has become famous for. Kool DJ Red Alert is recognized and respected worldwide as one of the founding fathers of Hip Hop music and culture. Red is considered an icon of contemporary DJs and a pioneer of the radio mix show format. Red began his career on commercial radio at 98.7 Kiss FM in October 1983. After eleven years, he moved down the dial to Hot 97 where he rocked for seven years. He then returned to 98.7 Kiss FM for two more years. In 2002 he switched over to Power 105.1. In 2007, Red Alert returned back to where it all started for him: 98.7 Kiss FM! To commemorate Kool DJ Red Alert's 25 years on the radio, many events have been planned, culminating with a special tribute celebration hosted by 98.7 Kiss FM to be held at the Izod Center in New York on November 21st, 2008.

Kool DJ Red Alert was named one of the 50 Most Influential People in Music by Rolling Stone Magazine. He has been honored by the Rock and Roll hall Of Fame with his own exhibit. Uncle Red is also honored in the The Bronx Walk of Fame with a street named after him! He founded Violator Records and Management, now headed by Chris Lighty and will soon present new artists through his Red Alert Productions. We love Kool DJ Red Alert and wish him continued success and thank him for his contributions in shaping hip hop music.