The World Beatbox Association & Humanbeatbox.com Present The 1st American Beatboxing Championship

Thanks to Chesney Snow for sending this in-

PRESS RELEASE:

The World Beatbox Association in partnership with
Humanbeatbox.com presents….

The 1st American Beatboxing
Championships!

America, the sleeping giant of the world's human beatboxing community awakens; heading back onto the main stage with high anticipation and a thirst to quench. For years the birthplace of the beatbox has noisily held some of the art forms most mind blowing talent. This battle is for the crown of America's Best Beatboxer.

The anticipation for the 1st American Beatbox Championships is going high into the stratosphere. With a brand new, unique battle format, the illest beatbox artists, over $1000 USD in prizes and the respect of one crown this will be a battle for Hip Hop history books.

8 Grand Finalists will head to New York City to battle for the American Beatbox Championship Finals.

• Registration begins October 1st, 2009
• Registration ends Jan 4th, 2010
• First round battles begin January 11th, 2010
• Grand Final - July 2010 (date TBC) New York City

Battling is a fundamental element of Hip Hop which pushes the artist to expand their creative technique and vision. This battle will be like none art has ever seen. With creative never before seen rounds and special guest judges the American Beatbox Championship promises to be a highly imaginative and inspiring entertainment for Hip Hop lovers. Do you have what it takes to hold the title of America's Best Beatboxer?

Head over to http://www.americanbeatboxchampionships.com to find out more information regarding sponsorships and advertising opportunities.

For more information contact:

info@worldbeatboxassociation.com

FRANKRADIO 2009 CMJ Showcase featuring Performances By Grand Puba, U-God & Wiz Khalifa

FRANKRADIO in conjunction with ihiphop presents an official CMJ Showcase:

THE FUTURE IS FRANK

Performances:
U-God
Grand Puba
Wiz Khalifa
Trouble Andrew
Mr. Move
Stalley
Jasmine Solano
DJ Souljah
Tuesday, October 20th
@ Southpaw • 125 Fifth Ave. Brooklyn, NY
$10 / 18+ • Doors: 8PM

Get tickets HERE

VIDEO: The Daily Show's Jon Stewart Interviews Malawian Student Who Built Home Made Windmill

The Daily Show With Jon Stewart	Mon - Thurs 11p / 10c
William Kamkwamba
www.thedailyshow.com
Daily Show Full Episodes Political Humor Ron Paul Interview

William Kamkwamba, a Malawian high school student, discusses how he built a windmill to generate electricity from looking at diagrams in a book. He has written a book about the experience entitled "The Boy Who Harnessed The Wind". Very inspirational story of overcoming adversity in light of severe poverty.

Originally posted HERE

President Barack Obama Has Won The 2009 Nobel Peace Prize

In a move stunning critics and supporters of President Barack Obama, the Norwegian Nobel Committee awarded the President the 2009 Nobel Peace Prize. The committee stated in this article from the HUFFINGTONPOST.COM, "Members of the Norwegian Nobel Committee said their choice could be seen as an early vote of confidence in Obama intended to build global support for his policies. They lauded the change in global mood wrought by Obama's calls for peace and cooperation, and praised his pledges to reduce the world stock of nuclear arms, ease American conflicts with Muslim nations and strengthen the U.S. role in combating climate change."

"Obama has as President created a new climate in international politics," the citation read, in part. "Multilateral diplomacy has regained a central position, with emphasis on the role that the United Nations and other international institutions can play. Dialogue and negotiations are preferred as instruments for resolving even the most difficult international conflicts."

Many critics around the world decried the award given so early into his term as President of the United States with no concrete achievements made as of yet. Supporters are encouraged that President Obama may be given some levity while pursuing many of his goals to unite the world body.

Watch video of President Obama's reaction:



UPDATE: Progressive outlet Media Matters puts out a telling compilation of the conservative outrage...

MOVIES: Marlon Wayans To Portray Richard Pryor In Biopic

Actor and comedian, Marlon Wayans, has won the role originally offered to Eddie Murphy- the title role in "Richard Pryor: Is It Something I Said?" The Richard Pryor biopic is written and directed by Bill Condon (Dreamgirls, God and Monsters) and produced by Adam Sandler's Happy Madison Productions and Sony Pictures. Chris Rock, Pryor’s widow Jennifer Lee Pryor will also produce. Word is, Marlon aced a 13 minute screen test and fought hard for the role.

Read more at AINTITCOOL.COM & ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY

VIDEO: NAS Interview With CNN About His Open Letter To The Youth

Nas speaks with CNN reporter Don Lemon about his open letter to the youth after the senseless death of 16 year old Derrion Albert in Chicago last week.

Free At Last: Former Bad Boy Recording Artist SHYNE Released From Prison

Yesterday former Bad Boy recording artist, Shyne, was released from prison after serving nine years for assault and attempted murder stemming from a shootout at a popular NYC nightclub. Though being absent from the hip hop scene all this time, Shyne is rumored to be the subject of a bidding war between several major labels. Shyne’s rumored 3rd album is set to be titled Godfather Exhumed. He is also required to complete two and a half years of parole. Read more HERE

Hip Hop Radio Pioneer MR. MAGIC Dies of a Heart Attack

For those that remember tuning in to 109.5 FM WHBI or 107.5 FM WBLS in New York, whenever you heard Mr. Magic say "This is a World Premiere-miere-miere!" you knew the next possible hip hop classic was about to drop. Earlier today, ALLHIPHOP.COM reported the death of John Rivas aka Mr. Magic. Mr. Magic has an indelible influence on hip hop as the pioneering radio host of "The Mr. Magic Disco Show" on WHBI and "Mr. Magic's Rap Attack"and the co-founder of the legendary Juice Crew (with Marley Marl). The Juice Crew included iconic rappers, M.C Shan, Roxanne Shante, Bizmarkie, Craig G., Kool G. Rap and Big Daddy Kane. Classic hip hop group, Mr. Magic was the door for Whodini's career also. Their song "Magic's Wand" was a featured promo for his WBLS show. Mr. Magic and DJ Red Alert were once radio rivals and hip hop benefitted from their creative ruse. Some artists began to take sides and soon Boogie Down Productions was born. The battle between the Juice Crew and BDP played a vital role in raising the creative bar.



I had spent countless Friday and Saturday nights listening to Mr. Magic with one finger on the record button ready to capture a "World Premiere" song and archive the mixes. I will never forget that era, his voice and his famous sign off, "just remember that persistence always overcomes resistance" and "be yourself or you will find yourself, by yourself"..





Also check THEURBANDAILY.COM for an excerpt from one of his last interviews from a soon to be published book entitled, "The Big Payback: The History of the Business of Hip-Hop", coming in 2010. The piece reveals his beginning as Mr. Magic and the birth of Whodini.

VIDEO: Ed Lover Ain't Sugar Coating Sh*t- C'MON SON 5

Ed Lover keeps it real once again in this latest installment. Check out the science on ESPN. Seems that ESPN has already bitten Ed Lover's concept..

MIXTAPES: In Memory of Big L- "BIG L: HARLEM MASSACRE" & "THE BEST OF THE REST"

Download Mixtape | Provided by DatPiff.com

The spirit led me to Big L today. Well that and a daily visit to datpiff.com. "BIG L: Harlem Massacre" presented by Pro-Act is an essential collection of Big L's freestyles, rare & unreleased singles and interviews with some of the best in hip hop radio. Bobbito Garcia, Kay Slay and Tim Westwood among them. Many of the freestyles had me on rewind and it was great hearing Big L interact with the hosts and other emcees. One of the rare singles entitled "We All Can't Ball feat Liz Lucci & Richie Thumbs" got my attention and I did a search to find more background on that single and found yet another recent release in honor of Harlem's Finest.



In a collaboration between The T.R.O.Y. Blog and BigLOnline,"The Best of The Rest", delves even deeper into the archives for even MORE greatness. This 12 track compilation "showcases a dozen varied highlights of live performances and rare/unreleased tracks by Big L. It spans from his first recordings in 1992 to his last live show in 1998. The link found at THEDIGGERSUNION.COM also posts background on every track.

DOWNLOAD HERE

ONYX is Making a Comeback with BLACK ROCK?!!

Uh-oh! Somethings brewing in hip hop and its a good look..

A couple of days ago I posted about Dame Dash's new BLAKROC project pairing various emcees with Akron, OH band, The Black Keys. Now there is word (thanks ILLSEED) that Onyx is returning with a hip hop/rock influenced album titled BLACK ROCK. In the video, Onyx is bringing their flavor full circle. Don't forget, Onyx rocked with heavy metal band, Biohazard, twice with a remix for "Slam" and a collabo/title song for the film "Judgement Night":

Dame Dash Presents BLAKROC

In what looks like a 2009 version of "Heavy Rhyme Experience" (originally a concept album released by the Brand New Heavies which paired them with some of the finest emcees of the golden era), Dame Dash Presents BLAKROC. BLAKROC consists of Akron, Ohio band, The Black Keys, and 11 vocalists recorded over an 11 day period. The artists consist of rappers Jim Jones, Mos Def, Q-Tip, Raekwon, Billy Danze (M.O.P.), Ol' Dirty Bastard, Ludacris, the RZA, NOE, Pharoahe Monch and singer Nicole Wray. I got excited just from seeing the first two webisodes. I love the organic way that this project seems to have come together. Stay tuned for more info..

blakroc.com





BLAKROC (The Black Keys ft. Mos Def & Jim Jones) - Hoochie Coo

GHOSTFACE KILLAH's Ghostdini: The Wizard of Poetry Drops Today

Ghostface returns with a great concept album. "Ghostdini: The Wizard of Poetry In Emerald City" showcases Ghostdini's wicked stream of conscious flow in full storytelling mode. The album is laced with R&B/Soul instrumentation assisted by the soothing tones of Raheem Devaughn, Lloyd, Jack Knight, John Legend, Adrienne Bailon, Vaughn Anthony, Estelle and Shareefa on the hooks. Its an environment that Ghost excels in. Much of the album deals with a full 360 degrees within relationships. Make no mistake, the God is not turning soft. Ghostface is a completely visual emcee and the tracks are a perfect fit for his poetical wisdom.

Standout tracks include "Not Your Average Girl", "Do Over", "Baby", "Guest House feat. Fabolous", "Forever" and the raunchy "Stapleton Sex".

VIDEO: VIBE.com -Tupac Shakur The Lost Interview Pt. 4

VIDEO: Saigon feat Just Blaze “Gotta Believe It”