MUSIC TECH: Beat Making Software For Kids- GROOVY MUSIC CITY

Do you have children or know of kids who show an interest in becoming the next J Dilla, Timbaland or Pete Rock? Well now there is a software designed just for them (ages 7 and up) to help them craft the next hit single or just to teach them music theory and arrangement. GROOVY MUSIC CITY, the home version of the popular Groovy Music educational software series, lets kids compose their own music on a home computer. They’ll learn rhythms, chords, melodies, and music notation – all while having fun and exploring their creativity. With Groovy Music City, kids can create their own music in a futuristic city theme and use library of sounds that include patterns as well as individual sounds. The MIDI record keyboard is available and a physical keyboard can be connected to the computer to record notes and melodies. Once their creations are finalized, kids can share them on the web using the secure groovymusic.com web site. Groovy Music City is available for MAC/WINDOWS and retails for $39.95.

VIDEO: True Hip-Hop Stories: Buckshot of Black Moon

True Hip-Hop Stories: Buckshot (of Black Moon) from D-Nice on Vimeo.

VIDEO: THE CLIPSE Live at WESTER HALL in NYC

MIXTAPES: HipHopDX Presents Wordsmith & Chubb Rock "A Crack In The Bridge"

Thanks to DubMD for the info:

With the "Bridging the Gap" album dropping on June 16th, it was only right that Chubb Rock & Wordsmith get you in the mood for some real music courtesy of HipHopDX and Dub MD Promotions. More on the mellow side of things, "A Crack in the Bridge" mixtape is just a small appetizer in comparison to the album. Boasting only soulful singing sensation Kimia Collins on the album, Wordsmith looked to display his Nu Revolution Camp throughout the mixtape.

Consisting of Kontact, Black Knight & Sly Solomon you have heard these MC's on numerous Wordsmith tracks over the past 2 years. Keeping it in the family and homegrown, Baltimore MC's Soulstice and Articulate are the only outside features. In closing, enjoy this mixtape and support not just real hip hop, but good music in general. Chubb Rock & Wordsmith will see ya'll on June 16th!

01.) Back In (feat. Kimia Collins) (Produced by Strada)
02.) Our Luv (Produced by Strada)
03.) Conversation With My Soulmate (Produced by Strada)
04.) I'm Here Now (feat. Kontact & Black Knight) (Produced by Street Level)
05.) Another Party Joint (Produced by Strada)
06.) The New Street Kings (feat. Articulate & Black Knight) (Produced by Strada)
07.) Top Of The World (feat. Nu Revolution Camp) (Produced by Street Level)
08.) Music For The Millennium (feat. Soulstice) (Produced by Capish)
09.) Virtual Relaxation (feat. Kontact & Black Knight) (Produced by Professa)
10.) Letters Through Time (feat. Kontact & Black Knight) (Produced by Professa)
11.) Bridging The Gap (Snippet) (Produced by Strada)

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VIDEO: A Deeper Look Into M.O.P.

Mash Out Posse, rugged never smooth!

VIDEO: True Hip-Hop Stories: The Homeless Emcee

True Hip-Hop Stories: Homeless Emcee from D-Nice on Vimeo.

Sawed Off, a homeless emcee recounts his life on the streets along with his passion for his craft.

MIXTAPES: JOELL ORTIZ Covers The CLASSICS

This is bananas! DJ Green Lantern and ONSMASH present a new mixtape featuring the one and only Joell Ortiz- JOELL ORTIZ COVERS THE CLASSICS. Brilliant concept here as Joell goes in and reinterprets some of most treasured gems in hip hop. Download this HERE.

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VIDEO: Termanology feat. ST. Da Squad- "What Type Of Money"

VIDEO: True Hip-Hop Stories: Sadat X of Brand Nubian

True Hip-Hop Stories: Sadat X of Brand Nubian from D-Nice on Vimeo.

Sadat X set this off with his verse from "Punks Jump Off To Get Beat Down" and recalls how Brand Nubian was formed. He also speaks on his recent incarceration on a gun charge. All you knuckleheads peep game..

VIDEO: THE ZRO HOUR: RETURN TO ZERO- Interview w/ The MISNOMER(S)

THE ZRO HOUR: RETURN TO ZERO- Interview w/ The MISNOMER(S) from EDAYE on Vimeo.

NYC hip-hop group, The MISNOMER(S) (Knewdles, Sos & beat boxer, Chesney Snow) drop in for an interview and performance of their song "Woo Hoo!". Recorded for the 5th anniversary release of THE ZRO HOUR. See more videos from the 5th anniversary mixshow, THE ZRO HOUR: RETURN TO ZERO, HERE.

DJ QUIK & KURUPT Team Up for New Album "BLAQKOUT"

I didn't see this coming. Two of hip hop's most revered artists, DJ Quik and Kurupt (Dogg Pound) joins forces on a new album called "BLAQKOUT". Due to be released June 9th, "BLAQKOUT" is sure to feature Quik's talent for sonics and live instrumentation and Kurupt's sick flows. Below are the first two singels courtesy of DUBCNN.COM:

DJ Quik & Kurupt- "Hey Playa!"



DJ Quik & Kurupt Feat. Problem & Yo-Yo - "Whatcha Wanna Do"



CLICK HERE for great interview on dubcnn.com and hit the link below to cop this album!

VIDEO: Izza Kizza- "I'm the Izza Kizza"

VIDEO: Cappadonna feat. Raekwon- "Lifes A Gamble"

Wu! Wu! Now this is what I like to hear from the Wu..Cappa and Rae sound reenergized. The track is ugly with just the right amount of darkness. 2009 is shaping up to be a very good year for hip hop.

BASH BROS. feat. Sean Price, Shingo2, Scarub (Living Legends), Rakaa (Dilated Peoples)- "Rock The Spot RMX" Produced By TOKiMONSTA

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MOVIES: BEFORE THE MUSIC DIES

BEFORE THE MUSIC DIES, a 2006 documentary, tells the story of American music at this precarious moment. Filmmakers Andrew Shapter and Joel Rasmussen traveled the country, hoping to understand why mainstream music seems so packaged and repetitive, and whether corporations really had the power to silence musical progression. Featuring interviews with Erykah Badu, Dave Matthews, Billy Preston, Questlove, Bonnie Raitt, Calexico, Elvis Costello, Eric Clapton and others. You can watch the full movie online HERE.