Listen to the Encore of the New XM Special, "Hip-Hop...At The Crossroads"

"Hip Hop...At The CrossRoads" which aired yesterday on XM's "The Rhyme" (XM 65) on featured a diverse panel of hip-hop industry artists, producers and activists, including Doug E. Fresh, Russell Simmons, Talib Kweli, MC Lyte, producer Chucky Thompson and the Hip-Hop Summit Action Network's Dr. Benjamin Chavis, among others, discussed and examine dthe music of hip hop in connection with the recent news headlines and its evolution from the streets to the mainstream. The discussion was hosted by XM's Leo G., program director of "The Rhyme" and "Raw" (XM 66), and VH1's Janell Snowden.

Encore broadcasts of "Hip Hop...At The CrossRoads" will re-air Saturday,May 26 at 1pm ET, Sunday, May 27 at 9pm ET and Tuesday, May 29 at 6pm ET. Non-XM subscribers can also listen to the special through a free, three-day trial of XM's online Internet streaming service, XM Radio Online @ http://xmro.xmradio.com

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Mistah F.A.B. ghost-rides his way on the charts

Posted at 5/25/2007 05:20:00 PM

After much anticipation, Mistah F.A.B. did not disappoint, his album, Da Baydestrian hit stores last Tuesday, May 15th and landed #177 on Billboard's Top 200- making him the first Bay Area indie rapper to crack the Top 200 in over five years. In addition to that, the album debuted as the #3 Hip Hop Album on iTunes, #7 on Billboard's Heatseekers Chart, #17 on Billboard's Rap Chart, #20 on Billboard's Independent Chart and # 47 on Billboard's R&B Chart. Da Baydestrian also recently received an XL rating in the current issue of XXL Magazine, an amazing feat for an indie album.

Da Baydestrian features 17 brand new songs and includes FAB's infamous DVD, “The Freestyle King” as a bonus. If that's not enough, the album also includes a “Yellow Bus Pass” to download his breakthrough album “Son of a Pimp” for free!

With F.A.B. currently on a West Coast Club tour and his single “Goin Crazy” featuring Too Short & Fabo of D4L gaining momentum, Da Baydestrian is sure to continue it success nationwide!

Da Baydestrian was released on Faeva Afta/ Thizz Nation/ SMC Recordings and is in stores and online now.

For more information, please contact Erin Burke at (917) 689 4975 or erinburkepr@aol.com

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New Commercial: Kurupt & J.Wells promoting new album - Digital Smoke (Video)

Posted at 5/25/2007 04:26:00 PM

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Aye, Kurupt and J.Wells are steadily promoting their compilation album called Digital Smoke which is scheduled to be released on June 5th. Check it out, show some luv...peep game!

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New Mike Jones Video Game!!

Posted at 5/24/2007 05:14:00 PM

For all you video game headz out there, check out this joint dedicated to Mike Jones called "My 6-4". Nice!

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It looks like Usher is back: YEAH!

Posted at 5/24/2007 04:57:00 PM

The last time I heard about Usher was in November 22, 2006 where he was working in the Gulf Coast with Armani Exchange to help aid the victims of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita- together Usher and Armani Exchange designed the "Love for Life" dog chain. However since November, I haven't heard a thing from Usher until now.

Fortunately I have great news. The ladies man is back and it looks like its going to be full throttle like a couple of years back when he had hits like "Yeah", "Let It Burn", "My Boo", and oh so many more. I must admit I was getting sick of usher and his 100 songs he came out with like every other week. But it's been like two or three years since we heard from the man and I don't know about the rest of you R&B and Hip-Hop loving fans, but quite frankly I've missed the man. So when I heard him on the radio singing along Omarion in the Icebox remix I was shocked.

However, for a second I thought this was just a tease and he?s going to hibernate again for another two years and then appear in a movie or something, but boy was I was wrong because like good old Usher he came out with the "Same Girl" feat. R. Kelly like the week after. The song has had a frequent amount of air play on the radio airwaves and its on R.Kelly's new album Double UP. Hence, it looks like Usher is here to stay for a while and according to Usher's website USHERWORLD.COM, it states that Usher is planning to tour again in 2007. However, the website did not mention anything about a new album; I sure do hope it's in the works. Though in the meantime, I wonder will Usher be able to compete with artists like Ne-Yo, T-Pain etc. What do you think? Hit me up!

Source: PinkToe - Writer for HipHopRuckus

-If you have any questions or comments for PinkToe, hit her up by E-mail

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New Video: Fabolous "Make Me Better" feat. Ne-Yo (Video)

Posted at 5/24/2007 04:26:00 PM

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Well, we featured this track on HHR previously. Now watch the video to Fab's "Make Me Better" single featuring Ne-Yo. Oh, the video features red-hot Rosalyn Sanchez...mmm!!

Windows Media: Video

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Wednesday, May 23, 2007   MUSIC |  VIDEOS |  INTERVIEWS  | NEW ARTIST  | HOME

Ludacris on The "Today" Show

Posted at 5/23/2007 04:47:00 PM

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For all you Luda Fans out there, check out this video of him on the "Today" show the other day on Monday. Very enthralling to say the least. Shout outs to Rapdirt for this one!

"Ludacris + Today Show" (click to view)

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EVE's New Video Premiere is Tomorrow!

Posted at 5/23/2007 04:35:00 PM

BET Access Granted and Yahoo.com will both premiere EVE's "Tambourine" this Thursday, 5/24 at 8pm EST (5pm PST)! Make sure you check it out!

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Young Jeezy To Join Boost Mobile Rockcorps Volunteers Today In Atlanta

Posted at 5/23/2007 04:25:00 PM

WHO:
* Young Jeezy, Atlanta native and platinum-selling recording artist
* V103 FM
* Atlanta youth volunteers - go to www.BoostMobileRockCorps.com to register!

*Reynoldstown Revitalization Corporation

*Boost Mobile, a wireless telecommunications brand dedicated to boosting the lives of today's youth
RockCorps, an organization that harnesses the power of music to inspire volunteerism




WHAT:
Boost Mobile RockCorps (BMRC), the national youth volunteerism movement that since 2005 has motivated more than 19,000 young people to get involved and help their communities, is partnering with non-profit organizations to plan more than 175 volunteer projects in major metropolitan areas around the U.S. this year. In exchange for contributing four hours of community service, volunteers will receive tickets to signature Boost Mobile RockCorps concerts in their area.

BMRC 2007 kicked off in Atlanta in mid-April with a diverse roster of volunteer projects and partnerships involving local Atlanta youth that will culminate with the unprecedented concert event at the Fox Theatre on June 9 featuring chart-toping recording artists Young Jeezy, Busta Rhymes, Rick Ross and more. The concert will reward 3,000 hard-working local youth who have volunteered four hours of community service through BMRC to earn tickets to this ultra-exclusive event.

WHEN & WHERE:
Wednesday, May 23, 4:00 to 8:00 p.m.
100 Flat Shoals Avenue
Register NOW at www.BoostMobileRockCorps.com for this volunteer event with Young Jeezy!

MORE:
Participants must pre-register for volunteer events. To register or for more information about Boost Mobile RockCorps please call 888-ROCK-889 or log onto www.BoostMobileRockCorps.com

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Gang Starr Foundation Member, Big Shug, Readies Sophomore LP

Posted at 5/22/2007 07:23:00 PM

After trailblazing around the globe numerous times with Gang Starr as a core member of the Gang Starr Foundation, Big Shug, who has appeared on Gang Starr’s classics such as 1994’s Hard To Earn “F.A.L.A.,” 1998’s Moment Of Truth “The Militia” and 2003’s Gold-certified The Ownerz “Capture” (Militia Pt.3), follow’s up his 2005 debut, Who’s Hard, with his sophomore LP---Streetchamp.

Fans of Gang Starr and Big Shug have been waiting anxiously for this de facto team member to re-emerge and Shug answers the street’s call with Streetchamp, which will be released on July 17th, 2007 courtesy of Babygrande Records.

Staying true to the Gang Starr Foundation formula, Big Shug recreates his indelible bond with DJ Premier on Streetchamp with three tracks, including the street-banger “It Just Don’t Stop.” For round two, however, Shug also taps rising producer MoSS (AZ, Joell Ortiz, Sean Price, Ghostface Killah as well as contributions on forthcoming LP’s from Sheek Louch & Red Cafe) to guide his sonic tour de force. Streetchamp also features guest appearances from Termanology and Sean Price and Infamous Mobb’s Big Twins with the latter two joining forces on the massive posse cut “Leg Breakers.”

Be sure to also check out Big Shug as he holds down co-hosting duties on DJ Premier’s Sirius Satellite Radio show “Live From HeadQCourterz” every Friday night from midnight-2AM.

Tracklisting and credits for Big Shug’s Streetchamp:
1. Intro (produced by MoSS)
2. Streetchamp (produced by MoSS)
3. Hood With That (produced by MoSS)
4. Play It (Produced by DJ Premier)
5. Warpath f/Termanology & Ea$y Money of ST. (produced by MoSS)
6. Walk Away (produced by MoSS)
7. Leg Breakers f/Big Twins of Infamous Mobb, Lil Fame of M.O.P. & Sean Price (produced by MoSS)
8. Streets Move f/Singapore (produced by DJ Premier)
9. Spit it Real (Produced by MoSS)
10. It Just Don't Stop (Produced by DJ Premier)
11. Call Me Back (Produced by MoSS)
12. Spitfire f/Singapore Kane & Dre Robinson (produced by Kid Karnage)
13. Hear Me (produced by MoSS)
14. What U Gonna Do (produced by MoSS)
15. Interlude
16. Exposed (produced by MoSS)
17. Lost (produced by MoSS)
18. After Me (produced by MoSS)

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Go Cop MixTape Inc. ! (Video)

Posted at 5/22/2007 07:09:00 PM

Yo, I just wanted to give you playas a chance to see a clip (see below) on a new DVD which hits stores today (May 22nd). The video is called MixTape Inc and it contains live interviews with Kanye West, G-Unit (Lloyd Banks, Young Buck, Tony Yayo), Chuck D.,Lil’ Jon, Fabolous, David Banner, Xzibit, Kool DJ Red Alert, Ed Lover & Doctor Dre, DJ Clue, DJ Kay Slay, Danger Mouse, DJ Enuff and DJ Vlad. This feature is an in-depth, unprecedented behind-the-scenes look into the gritty world of illegal Hop-Hop Mix tapes. There’s a battle brewing with the Mixtape DJs, Performers, Retailers and Buyers on one side and the multi-billion dollar record labels and copyright infringement authorities (RIAA) on the other. It’s a love/hate relationship and some have paid the price—jail, fines and more. Go cop that shit!

"MixTape Inc. Clip" (click to view)

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