Hip Hop Appreciation Week Music Wednesday: Kid Daytona and Mick Boogie

Sneaker Pimps Wrap-Up

yep, I went on Saturday with one of my fave sororfriends who's in town from ny...sneakers were ok, but big boi was dope. he did all the old stuff; Cadillacmusic, Atliens, plus a new track (which i didnt catch the name of.) it was hot - real drum and base - it had southern plus a new kinda feel a' la Andre 3000. think Bombs Over Bagdad+ Jazzybelle

Hip Hop Appreciation Week Music Tuesday: Our White Bredren

not a huge em fan, and ar is aight... but for the folks that want it:

Hip Hop Appreciation Week Music Monday: Tanya Morgan

Hip Hop Appreciation Week 2009: Atlanta Series

In honor of Hip Hop Appreciation week, I'll be posting a new album everyday (or at least attempting to. And, though KRS can be a bit self-involved for my taste:








































...Atlanta has a week full of events showing the spiritual, creative and cultural diversity of Hip Hop, starting with a Pre-HHAW event on May 15th with, “Investing in Our Youth” Seminar at Forest Hills Academy. May 17th will officially begin HHAW 2009 with, “Food For The Spirit”- A Wholistic Hiphop Experience” at The Grounds Coffee House. Throughout the week, there will be activities for the whole family, the “Rhythm and Rhymes”, for children 3mths – 5yrs old; the “End Of The School Year Jam” for teenagers; the Hip Hop Walk to the Top of Stone Mountain; Sisters Unite in Hip Hop; one of the highlights will be the May 21st concert featuring KRS ONE, BuckShot, Killer Mike, Bone Crusher, Stacy Epps, Nappy Roots and many others at the Loft! There are several more HHAW engagements that will be announced at the kick-off Press Conference.

Jay Dee (Dilla) and Black Thought: Reality Check

Like so many folks in hip hop, looks like Jay is still making music from beyond. check this with man, Black Thought

Casa Bey Leak by Mos Def

The Ecstatic drops June 9th. Guests include Talib Kweli and Slick Rick. Production from Oh No, Chad Hugo, Mad Lib, Mr. Flash, DJ Preservation, J Dilla and Georgia Anne Muldrow.

For All Those Dick In A Box Fans Out There...

Q-Tip, D'Angelo & Raphael Saadiq - Lynnwood Rose

The Rub: The History of Hip Hop Vol. 18: 1996

Click the link for a preview listen, RIGHT CLICK LINK and SAVE to keep it

http://therub.crewcial.org/history/TheRub1996.mp3


Hour- Long, 1 track. Has tracks from folks like Chubb Rock, Outkast, Jay, Fugees, De La, etc. Like 60 tracks in all.

More Dhani Tackles The Globe

Do you Speak Engrish?

Random Shiz + Toys = Suckadelic

Let the SUCKLORD of CHINATOWN take you to a new dimention....

Nike Dunks: NRJ Music Awards 2009 Metallic Silver

I heart dunks....These come obviously in multi-colors and were made by our friends at Nike in honor of the NRJ Music Awards, and Nike produced two Nike Dunks for the event. Check out more at Sneaker Obsession

The Cool Kids x Don Cannon - Gone Fishing (Mixtape)

In Honor Of Cinco De Mayo: 24-Hour Sale @ BagHaus

One of my faves, Baghaus, is having a sale in honor of the Mexican army's unlikely victory over French forces at the Battle of Puebla. Not sure of the connection, but, I'll take it!

Dhani Jones: Can the Church Say Amen?

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