Rapper King T Also Loses A Daughter; Funeral Today

Earlier this week, it was reported that former heavyweight champion, Mike Tyson, lost his 4 year old daughter, Exodus, due to a treadmill accident. Today, West Coast rapper King T, buries his teenage daughter after she died from the result of a car crash on Tuesday, May 26th. Heaven McBride was only 16 years of age. We at THE ZRO HOUR send our condolences to King T and family during this terrible loss.

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VIDEO: NATURALLY 7 "In The Air Tonight" Live On A Parisian Subway

I came across some of Naturally 7's music a couple of years ago and forgot to dig further. They are the Take 6 of the new millennium. In the above video, Naturally 7 ambush a subway car in Paris with vocal harmonies and beatboxing. They KILL Phil Collins' classic, "In The Air Tonight". More on them coming soon..

Mike Tyson’s Daughter Dies After Hanging Accident

This was widely reported across the news services and it has resulted in a great tragedy for former heavyweight champion, Mike Tyson. Mike Tyson is experiencing a resurgence in popularity and visibility due to the recent release of his critically acclaimed documentary titled "TYSON" and his upcoming appearance in a new comedy, "The Hangover". Exodus Tyson was only 4 years old and her life was cut short in an accident stemming from Exodus' asphyxiation by a treadmill's cables. Our prayers are with you Mike and with your family.

Read the report from YAHOO.

Sneak Peek at Cover Art For THE ZRO HOUR Promo CD by DUBELYOO

Coming soon (in just a matter of weeks), we are about to release our promotional CD entitled "THE ZRO HOUR: Respect The Architects Vol. 1". It will be a compilation of some of the best freestyles and interview highlights of the past few years. The CD will feature Eternia, Point Dot Period, Dashah, Godhead The General, Bekay, Lin Que, Hasan Salaam, Chesney Snow, K Banger, Monster, Randy Mason, Knewdles from the Misnomers and others. The CD also features an exclusive track by Six Zro Entertainment's SAFARI, produced by EDAYE & Ambush, and two classic joints by ZEPS- "I Love NY" and "The Zro Hour Promo".

The brilliant artwork above was done by DUBELYOO. Dubelyoo's art has been featured in several magazines and corporate campaigns. DUBELYOO'S work appears in the 2006 full-length motion picture, ATL, directed by Chris Robinson. His work is also featured in the 2008 music video for Grammy award winner Alicia Keys' single, "Teenage Love Affair". I had been following Dubelyoo's work for a couple of years and Beth "The Superfan" suggested I contact him to see if he could do the cover for us. It was the best idea and resulted in the impressive painting above. Dubelyoo captured our personalities and the vibe of THE ZRO HOUR perfectly.

THE ZRO HOUR will be repping at this year's BROOKLYN HIP HOP FESTIVAL (6/20) and will be distributing free copies of the CD there. More info coming soon-

New Cymarshall Law Freestyle Over Nipsey Hussel "Hussle In The House" Instrumental

Cymarshall Law Freestyle Over Nipsey Hussel "Hussle In The House" Instrumental

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2009 DMC DJ BATTLES set for SAN ANTONIO, NEW ORLEANS, NYC & LOS ANGELES

Courtesy of TOOLS OF WAR:

THE 2009 DMC AMERICAN BATTLEGROUND

MAY 29: SAN ANTONIO TX @ BLUE BUBBLE BALLROOM
The Official DMC Southwest Regional DJ Battle
Doors at 8pm. All Ages. $10 cover. Judges: DJs Kico, Manila Ice, Donnie Dee & AK. Performances by DJ Kico, Poet, Certain Sikness & Supa Smash Bros! Host: DJ Donnie Dee. Blue Bubble Ballroom 9315 Broadway San Antonio TX 78217. bluebubbleballroom.com. Please visit myspace.com/dmc_south +myspace.com/dmcusa + pur3lyroot3d.com


JUNE 13: NEW YORK CITY @ SANTOS PARTY HOUSE
DMC Battle for US Supremacy & East Coast Regional Battle
Two battles in one day! 4pm - 11pm. All Ages. Host: DJ FatFingaz. Judges include:
DJ Precision, DJ IXL and DJ Spictakular. House DJs: Rob Swift and Spictakular. Santos Party House 96 Lafayette St (betw. Walker & White) NYC 10013. 2008 DMC USA Supremacy Champion DJ SPS will be defending his title. santospartyhouse.com Trains: A, C, E, N, Q, R, W, 6, J, M, Z to Canal. $10 in adv. at ticketweb.com. $15 day of. More info and updates at myspace.com/dmcusa


JUNE 27: LOS ANGELES CA @ SABOR LOUNGE
DMC USA Team Battle + DMC West Coast Regional Battle
Judges include D-Styles and P-Trix. Tickets $15-$25. Ages 18+. 2008 DMC US Team Champions: The Angry Exs (DJ Lodus & DJ Etronik) will be defending their title.
Sabor Lounge 847 S. Union Ave. Los Angeles CA 90017. saborlounge.com.
For more info: myspace.com/bombandsystems + myspace.com/dmcusa
Competitors 18 yrs of age or under, please contact usa@dmcworld.com.


JULY 10: NEW ORLEANS LA @ HOWLIN WOLF
DMC New Orleans Regional DJ Battle
9pm - ? 18+. Showcases by DJ Teeko and DJ I-Dee. Judges: DJs Shortkut, Teeko, I-Dee and DJ Spin. House DJ: Tony Skratchere. Host: Truth Universal. $10 tickets at Howlin Wolf 907 S Peters St New Orleans LA 70130. howlin-wolf.com. More event info at myspace.com/dmcneworleans + neworleansdmc.com + myspace.com/dmcusa. Competitors 18 yrs of age or under, please contact usa@dmcworld.com.


AUG 1: NEW YORK CITY - SANTOS PARTY HOUSE
2009 DMC USA FINALS
4pm - 11pm. All Ages. Host: Kool DJ Red Alert (Kiss FM). House DJ: Lord Finesse (DITC). Judges include 2008 DMC USA Champ: DJ Slyce. Santos Party House 96 Lafayette St (betw. Walker & White) NYC 10013. santospartyhouse.com Trains: A, C, E, N, Q, R, W, 6, J, M, Z to Canal. $15 in adv. at ticketweb.com. $20 day of. More info and updates at myspace.com/dmcusa

VIDEO: True Hip-Hop Stories: Cinderfella Dana Dane

True Hip-Hop Stories: Cinderfella Dana Dane from D-Nice on Vimeo.

In this edition of True Hip-Hop Stories, Dana Dane takes us on a journey through Fort Green Projects and discusses what motivated him to write his classic recording "Cinderfella Dana Dane."

ROC RAIDA'S 2009 GONG DJ BATTLE: NEW YORK @ SOBs May 28th

Grand Master Roc Raida in association with Rane and Serato presents 2009 GONG DJ BATTLE: New York

In the spirit of America's favorite TV talent show from the 1970s, "The Gong Show", Roc Raida's Gong DJ Battles feature top battle DJs going head to head on the wheels of steel in front of expert judges...and a gong. That's right, anyone caught slippin' in skills, gets GONGED and has to stop battling immediately. The last DJ standing wins the title, the prizes and international renown for being UNGONGABLE! Be there on May 28th for comedy + drama + turntablism!

Hosts: Lord Sear & DJ Fat Fingaz
Music by DJ Boogie Blind

Performances by
Roc Raida: 1995 DMC World Champion & DJ for Busta Rhymes
plus Special Guests

Judges
DJ Rob Swift: Ill Insanity
DJ Esquire: 2007 Gong DJ Battle Champ
DJ Solo: 2008 Gong DJ Battle Champ


Thursday, May 28: Doors open at 8pm.
Battle begins at 9pm. All Ages Welcome. 21+ to drink.
SOBs 204 Varick St. @ West Houston NYC 10014 sobs.com
Trains: 1 to Houston or A B C D E F to West 4th
Pick up $12 advance tickets at ticketweb.com or through the SOBs Box Office: 212.243.4940. $15 day of show

DJs entering must register on the day of, at the door, by 8pm to battle.
Anyone from any country can enter - and we hear they are...


The Official Gong DJ Battle Site + Rules: myspace.com/thegongdjbattle
Roc Raida, Gong DJ Battle CEO: myspace.com/rocraida

Info courtesy of TOOLS OF WAR

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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