Wednesday, March 28, 2007

Mirage - Dirty Dog Bar - April 7, 2007

Mirage wrote in to tell us about his show @ the Ruff Ryders Texas Relays Party @ Dirty Dog Bar on April 7th! The Relays are here again... get ready for some good times.



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The Clyde Littlefield Texas Relays are an annual track and field competition held at Mike A. Myers Stadium in Austin, Texas. The University of Texas serves as host for the event, held on either the first or second weekend of April. Events are held in High School, College, University, and Invitational divisions. The 80th running of the Relays will be held from April 4-7, 2007.

In response to cold-weather conditions at the Kansas Relays, [1] the Texas Relays started as a men's-only competition in 1925 by coach Clyde Littlefield and athletic director Theo Bellmont[2]. The Relays were held at Memorial Stadium until Myers Stadium was opened in 1999[3]. The meet was not held in from 1932-1934 as a result of The Great Depression[3]. Women's events were added in 1963[3].

To encourage attendance in the early years of the event, various publicity stunts were staged. The most successful was a 1927 stunt in which three Tarahumaras were invited to the Relays. These men were famed as runners who never stopped running. A race was staged between the men from San Antonio to Memorial Stadium. After 14 hours and 53 minutes, the 89 mile race ended in a tie.

Tuesday, March 27, 2007

Abstract Tribe Unique - Emo's - April 5, 2007

Another "The Gathering" @ Emo's on April 5th... dope. Abstract Tribe Unique, Saints of Circumstance, Blacklisted Individuals, Clemits, Booze Brothers, DJ Notion and S.T.A.T.I.K....

Many Asian parents have a road map for life... it's intense... and stressful... do other races have this same road map?!?



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Abstract Rude (born Aaron Pointer) is an American rapper, from Los Angeles, CA. He is the MC from the hip hop group Abstract Tribe Unique (ATU), which features dancer Zulu Butterfly Prince, DJ Drez, and Underground Hip Hop producer, Fat Jack. Ab Rude is also a member of Haiku D'Etat (with Mikah 9 and Aceyalone) and The A-Team (with Aceyalone).

Sunday, March 25, 2007

De La Soul - The Parish - April 16, 2007

Scion's at it again... De La Soul! @ The Parish... April 16th. That's so dope. You know how Scion events go... RSVP hasn't been set up but it'll be here.

I'm battling these days with what it is to be a friend. Or rather a good friend... I consider myself a very good friend. To me friendships have their ups and downs. People lose touch. People need some space. All that good stuff. But when that happens, I don't think it diminishes a friendship. I don't have to talk to a friend every day, week, or even years and I still feel connected with them. Real friendships stand the test of time.



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De La Soul is a Grammy-award winning hip hop group from Long Island, New York. They are best known for their eclectic sampling and quirky, surreal lyrics, and their contributions to the evolution of the jazz rap subgenre. The members are Kelvin Mercer (Posdnuos, Mercenary, Plug Wonder Why, Plug One), David Jude Jolicoeur (Trugoy the Dove, Dave, Plug Two) and Vincent Mason (P.A. Pasemaster Mase, Maseo, Plug Three). The three formed the group in high school and caught the attention of producer Paul Huston (Prince Paul) with a demo tape of the song "Plug Tunin'". Prince Paul was also sometimes referred to as Plug Four.

Thursday, March 22, 2007

Hip Hop Into College - Austin Community College - March 24, 2007

Now this is pretty cool... Lady Legacy and ACC are hosting Hip Hop Into College... helping all those ignorant motherf*ckers get their act straight... full with DJ's... poetry slam... and martial arts... WTF?!? :)

I'd go... but "No child left behind" never really worked for me...



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Born in Brooklyn, NY, raised in Austin, TX , Lady Legacy has indeed started off in the rap game with nothing but realness. Life hasn't been a bed of roses for this ATX betty. From the dope game to the rap game like many who are leading the industry now, the game is still the same. Whoever has the A-1 makes the most money.

A-1 is definitely what Legacy has. With her label, 1205 (off 12th street with nothin' but $5), she is going to make the world know it's not alone. Everything everyone has every experienced will be addressed by the artists from 1205.

Monday, March 19, 2007

Waxploitation! - A Tribute to the Godfather of Soul - Mohawk - March 23, 2007

Waxploitation! DJs thrownin' a tribute to James Brown... March 23rd... at The Mohawk. It'll be a funky good time.

Have you done your taxes yet?!? I need to get on the ball and do it... anyone use the online tax programs? what do you think?



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James Joseph Brown (May 3, 1933 – December 25, 2006), commonly referred to as "The Godfather of Soul" and "The Hardest Working Man in Show Business," was an American entertainer recognized as one of the most influential figures in 20th century popular music. He was renowned for his shouting vocals, feverish dancing and unique rhythmic style.

As a prolific singer, songwriter, bandleader, and record producer, Brown was a pivotal force in the evolution of gospel and rhythm and blues into soul and funk. He left his mark on numerous other musical genres, including rock, jazz, disco, dance and electronic music, reggae and hip hop.[3] Brown's music also left its mark on the rhythms of African popular music, such as afrobeat, jùjú and mbalax,[4] and provided a template for go-go music.[5]

Sunday, March 18, 2007

Backspin HipHop Wednesdays - Whisky Bar - March 21, 2007

Check out the B-Boys and B-Girls at Whisky Bar on Wednesdays and check out hip hop in it's rawest form.

Hope everyone had a great SXSW weekend. Thanks to all the friends who came down to make it a special weekend. It's just amazing to see how large SXSW is getting... very indicative of the growth of the city. Crazy.

This video always gives me chills...



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Capturing the raw power of a grassroots hip-hop movement in the heart of Texas, INSIDE THE CIRCLE tells the story of two strikingly talented b-boys, Josh and Omar, former best friends who become dance floor rivals. Immersed in the b-boy culture of defiant creativity, Omar rises to international renown, while Josh tangles with the law. Both of them struggle to keep dance at the center of their lives, and the "B-Boy City" competitive events thrown by visionary street dancer Romeo Navarro serve as emotional milestones in their journey to adulthood. Facing off in intense dance battles that mirror the larger events in their lives, Josh and Omar seek meaning and identity "inside the circle."

Wednesday, March 14, 2007

J. Period - Plush - March 17, 2007

Man these days have been hectic... work... then friends coming in for SXSW... dude I can't wait for the weekend to start... I wanna start roaming around and getting stupid.

Anyways... hope everyone else is having fun out there...

So this Saturday, March 17th @ Plush will be a real treat... J. Period and Table Manners Crew!



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Since his award-winning collaboration with Lauryn Hill in 2005, J.Period has become widely regarded as one of the hottest DJs in the game - one who truly represents hip hop at its finest. Named SOURCE "Mixtape DJ of the Year" 2005 and nominated for "Mixtape DJ of the Year 2006", J.Period has made an artform out of the mixtape, collaborating on Official Mixtapes with Grammy winners Kanye West, Mary J. Blige, The Roots, Nas, The Isley Brothers, Big Daddy Kane, CL Smooth and more. J.Period has also recorded with The Fugees ("Take It Easy"), Mary J. Blige, Zion I, CL Smooth, and Rakim. As a performer, J.Period has toured as Lauryn Hill's DJ, with Def Poetry 2004, and SCION 2005 & 2006. J. has also performed at Kanye West's 2006 Grammy Afterparty, The Tuff Gong Launch f. Ziggy & Damien Marley, P.Diddy's 2004 White Party and more. His compelling list of accolades includes: MTV Mixtape Mondays "Top 10 of 2005," SCION National DJ Search NY Champion 2004, Elemental Magazine "Mixtape DJ Rookie of the Year 2003," and "Mixtape of the Year 2003" (Best of Big Daddy Kane). Whether mixtape or club, behind the boards or behind on the decks, rookie or veteran, J.Period is simply one of the hottest DJs in the game - like the name says - PERIOD.

Monday, March 12, 2007

Devin the Dude - Music Mania - March 14, 2007

Amy wrote in to tell us about a Devin the Dude event! So if you ain't got no job... and you ain't got shit to do... show up at Music Mania this Wednesday, March 14th at 2pm. Sounds like they'll have a bunch of free vinyls and goodies... AND meet Devin! Thanks Amy!

So went to Houston this weekend for my high school friend's wedding reception. Congrats Jim! Well... we went to 300 at the IMAX. Now that's one of the best movies I've seen in a long time. It was sick. Girls we went with didn't really like it though...



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Devin The Dude (born Devin Copeland), is a hip hop artist from Houston, Texas. Though relatively well-known among the underground hip-hop community, Devin did not achieve mainstream success until his breakout performance on the single Fuck You on Dr. Dre's 2001 album, released in 1999. Devin has released four albums, The Dude, Just Tryin' Ta Live, To Tha X-Treme and Waitin' To Inhale He was also a member of southern rap groups "Odd Squad", "Facemob", and recently has released an album with his group, The "Coughee Brothaz" entitled "Collector's Edition". Devin's work is also light-hearted and comically self-deprecating.

Thursday, March 08, 2007

King of Scratch - Austin - March 16, 2007

Think you can scratch?!? And I don't mean scratch your a$$ or your balls...

King of Scratch... first annual DJ battle held by SuperStarDJs coinciding with B-Boy City 14... niiiice... deadline for entry is March 16th... you can register here.

Check out DJ Q-Bert... only someone this good can act this goofy...



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SuperStarDjs in conjunction with Romeo Navarro's B-Boy City will be hosting the first annual King of Scratch DJ Battle on Friday, May 4th, during B-Boy City 14. B Boy City is the countries premiere B Boy showcase. Current DJ competitions have swayed from this fundamental element. King of Scratch intends to take it back to hip hop’s roots and showcase the pure genius of the Scratch! As the B Boy Event expands SuperStarDjs will be hosting a DJ battle designed to showcase the DJ elements most fundamental skill, the scratch! Whether it was DJ DXT on “Rock It” or DJ Jazzy Jeff on “The Magnificent”, we have all been memorized by the endless combination of coordinated fader and record movements. The contest is open to all scratch DJ’s from around Texas and beyond. Judging will be based on originality, creativity & most importantly the scratch. We are currently coordinating with some special guest DJ's to judge the competition and determine the 2007 King of Scratch. Registration for the King of Scratch is free of charge. The contest is for solo DJs only, no teams will be permitted to compete.

Monday, March 05, 2007

Phranchyze - Light Bar - March 8, 2007

I have yet to see this cat Phranchyze on the mic... but you can check out some dope stuff here and on March 8th at Light Bar.

So I've got a question... if you've got bloody stool... can that also be called a bloody a$$hole? And what does having bloody stool mean is happening physically? Maybe I should just Google it.



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What do you get when you combine the NERDiness of the Virginia sound, the swagger of the south,the bone crushing bars of the east coast, and a stage performance that'll make the meanest hyphy acts instantly begin to hate? One need look no farther than Texas resident Phranchyze A.kA. Phran1 to get the answer. After the release of The Group Therapy full length, and the Rhyme Drive and ATX-men Mixtapes, Phran is looking to reload with a new full length album entitled,"Errybody Hates Me" which is sure to set fire to radios and cd players everywhere.When asked why he picked such a combative title, the usually outspoken Phran simply replies,"That's how I feel right about now. The last year I've personally been through alot of bullshit, some of it was my fault and some of it wasn't." When asked to elaborate he basically says,"Just dealing with relationships man. Wether professionally,friendships,girls, it's been a very trying year, so I've just been documenting it all on paper and putting my thoughts into songs."

Sunday, March 04, 2007

Rakim & Ghostface - Stubb's - March 17, 2007

I am very impressed... I would have thought that Scion would abandon these Free shows that they're throwing... but they just don't let up... props.

Free show... Rakim and Ghostface coming to Stubb's... March 17th! like Whoa! As usual RSVP here.

It's like Whoa!

Obama vs. Hillary... political landscape is changing... who's it gonna be...



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Ghostface Killah, aka Ghostface, Tony Starks, Ironman (born Dennis Coles, May 9, 1970, Staten Island, New York) is a rapper and member of the hip hop collective, Wu-Tang Clan. His name is derived from the alias of the primary villain from the film Ninja Checkmate (aka The Mystery of Chess Boxing). After Wu-Tang Clan achieved breakthrough commercial success in the early 1990s, Ghostface, like his clan-mates, began a solo career, which turned out to be one of the most critically and commercially successful solo careers of the group members. Early in his career he would wear a mask during performances and photoshoots. It was rumoured this was because Ghostface was wanted by the police and did not publicly remove it until his name was cleared.

Friday, March 02, 2007

SXSW: Inside the Circle - Alamo Lamar - March 12 - 14, 2007

Pull out your Pumas... perfect your BBoy stance... cuz here comes our very own... Romeo Navarro... starring in the movie "Inside the Circle". So if you've got a SXSW film pass... which I don't :( you'll be able to see the movie at the Alamo Drafthouse Lamar. Ernesto can you get me in?!? See here for showtimes.

Remember all the gas I was having yesterday... I realized that it could have been the clam chowder I had at Quiznos. hmm....



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Capturing the raw power of a grassroots hip-hop movement in the heart of Texas, INSIDE THE CIRCLE tells the story of two strikingly talented b-boys, Josh and Omar, former best friends who become dance floor rivals. Immersed in the b-boy culture of defiant creativity, Omar rises to international renown, while Josh tangles with the law. Both of them struggle to keep dance at the center of their lives, and the "B-Boy City" competitive events thrown by visionary street dancer Romeo Navarro serve as emotional milestones in their journey to adulthood. Facing off in intense dance battles that mirror the larger events in their lives, Josh and Omar seek meaning and identity "inside the circle."

Thursday, March 01, 2007

Mojoe - Darwin's Pub - March 17, 2007

One of my favorite groups... Mojoe... coming to Darwin's Pub... March 17th! It's a free show. Part of the Red Gorilla Fest.

I think bananas give me gas. My stomach hurts... :(



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Easy Lee (Charles Peters) and Tre (Treson Scipio) are MOJOE, a duo that has often described itself as The Roots meet OutKast over dinner with Marvin Gaye at DAngelos house. Thats a party that anyone in their right mind would want to attend, a free-form jam with only the tastiest beats, rhymes, and harmonies, not to mention words and emotions that truly echo the barometer of urban life. MOJOE channels that spirit with Classic.Ghetto.Soul., a timeless showcase of its sumptuous blend of worldwise poetry, sweet soul melodies and harmonies, reverent blues and jazz, and Dirty South hip-hop.