For Those Who Can't Sleep On Hip Hop

Beats, Rhymes, and Life: The Travels of A Tribe Called Quest

October 6, 2011

Here’s a trailer for Michael Rapaport’s documentary about one of the most important Hip Hop groups of the 1990′s, A Tribe Called Quest.

Here’s a link to Insomniac Magazine’s interview with Q-Tip conducted by Israel Vasquetelle:

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Rap Star Buck Shot Interview with a message from Sean Price

September 29, 2011

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Bop Alloy f/ Black Resume, live at Porter’s Pub Oct. 21, 2011

September 28, 2011

For immediate release: Bop Alloy ft. Black Resume, live @ Porter’s Pub October 21, 2011

In an effort to promote independent artists from all over the globe locally, San Diego-based Deep Chill Productions have booked musical guests Bop Alloy and Black Resume to perform at UCSD’s Porter’s Pub, October 21st 2011. Deep Chill, as they are known colloquially, have designed their company with the goal of bringing fresh artistic talent to the San Diego scene, and have infused their musical promotion of the trip/hiphop, rock, and electro genres with the kind of autonomous spirit one would expect from an
independent production company.

Alloy, who is composed of Baltimore-bred rapper Substantial as well as Marcus D (who hails from Seattle), will be performing in San Diego for the first time at a venue that has become known for introducing new talent to both the college and local San Diego community at large. The artists bring to the stage a soulful mix of hip-hop, jazz, and rap and have been considered by many to be one of the torch bearers for the reemerging “jazz-hop” scene that has been taking the national underground scene by
storm.

Adding another unique flavor to the mix, San-Diego-based Black Resume will also be performing in the highly anticipated concert. With their high energy performance and hypnotic lyrical flow, Resume will ensure that this one-of-a-kind event will deliver something special to everyone in attendance.

To learn more, visit:
For event info: https://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=144982878918613
For tickets please visit http://fla.vor.us/deepchill

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Jay Z Announces Brooklyn Nets

September 26, 2011

Entrepreneur, music industry mogul, and part owner of the NBA team, Jay Z, announces the new name for the Nets. Watch the clip below posted on YouTube from his announcement on Fox NY.

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Funk legend Sly Stone Living in a Van, according to NY Post

September 25, 2011


The New York Post is reporting that Rock, Funk, and Soul legend Sly Stone is living in a van outside of a residence in Crenshaw. Once, the music icon was sitting on top of industry. According to the story, financial mismanagement, a lavish lifestyle, and vices were all issues that brought him to this current state. It’s reported that the singer sold ownership of his songs to Michael Jackson for a million dollars in the mid-eighties.  Read the full story here.
http://www.nypost.com/p/news/national/the_rise_and_fall_of_sly_stone_qijyKoYzmAqer1PA0YogSJ

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