Substantial – Don’t Stop
This new Substantial track is dope. Produced by Tsutchie
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Thats a business, man
Wooha gets all Brand Strategy and breaks it down on Hov’s marketing plan for Blueprint 3
“…As record labels marketing dollars decrease corporate sponsorships seem to give artist an outlet to market themselves to a different audience. As artist become brands, strategic partnerships with other companies are essential for their marketing plans. Companies benefit by finding a way to relate to their consumer and artist get to tap into different markets to obtain more listeners. Jay-Z’s marketing plan with the Blueprint 3 is a great example that demonstrates how great partnerships with other companies such as Rhapsody, Fuse, and DJ Hero can result in successful album sales…His recent performance at Yankee Stadium shows no limit to the corporate sponsorships he can obtain as he remains one of the biggest names in pop culture.”
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DC Child Care Rally
RALLY TO KEEP CHILD CARE ALIVE IN DC!
Support Community-Based Child Care Providers!
Keep Quality, Affordable Child Care Available in our Communities!
Thursday, November 19th
11 AM
Wilson Building
1350 Pennsylvania Ave, NW
Community-Based Child Care Centers Develop Children & Families
* Prepare Children for Life with a Solid Foundation
*Empower Families for Full Participation in Family, Education & Career
*Provide Career Path for Employees
WHY ARE CHILD CARE PROVIDERS RALLYING?
Providers of Affordable Child Care Can Barely Keep Their Doors Open – Many Long-Time Providers have Already Closed
Providers who Participate in the Child Care Subsidy Program are Being Paid Well-Below Market Rate by the City
The City Has Cut $22 Million from the Child Care Subsidy Program Budget & Implemented Policies that Are Declining Enrollment at Community-Based Centers
Child Care Providers Need Support from the City, So that They Can Continue to Provide Badly Needed Services in our Community!
RSVP to Ben@Empowerdc.org or (202) 234-9119
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I met Short-e in 2004 at the Red Bull Music Academy. She is an incredible DJ and an excellent teacher. Check her out:
Forward Scratch Tutorial by DJ Short-e.
Short-e teaches you how to do the Forward scratch.
Beat # 8546 used in this clip is available here:
http://studioscratches.myshopify.com/…For more info visit: http://www.studioscratches.com
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Talk with Dave Zirin
Join the author in a reading, discussion, and signing of The People’s History of Sports in the United States: 250 Years of Politics, Protest, People, and Play
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
6:30pm – 8:00pm
Busboys & Poets – The Langston Room
2021 14th St NW (at the corner of 14th and V Street NW)
Washington, DC
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Tip the Band 7
**SUPPORT THE LIVELIHOODS OF DC INDIE ARTISTS!**
Thursday, November 5th 2009 – Tip the Band 7: “V”
performing live…
GODISHEUS
Violet Says 5
Hosted by: Kymone Freeman… Black L.U.V Festival
Dinner show! 8:30pm-11:30pm | 21 & Up!
Almaz Ethiopian Restaurant | 1212 U St. NW
Washington, DC 20009
(202) 462-1212
No Door Cover | Tip the Band
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Nneka
Got the heads up from 2Tuff Andy. I’m really feeling this record – DOPE
NNEKA MAKES HER US DEBUT WITH CONCRETE JUNGLE – SET FOR FEBRUARY 2010 RELEASE!
Nneka has gained a large following in Europe and her native Nigeria over the past few years but has set her sights on the US. Concrete Jungle, set for release in February 2010, is her third album but is the first to be released in the US. She draws upon both her African roots as well as her formal training in Germany to produce a unique, soulful sound. Nneka will tour for the first time in the US this November to promote Concrete Jungle.
11/14: Vienna, VA @ Jammin’ Java with See-I
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Body Rock
Thurs Nov 5th (starts @ 9pm)
Napoleon
1847 Columbia Rd. NW
Washington DC
DJ 2-Tone Jones (King RJ (DC/Bmore/NY) – www.myspace.com/dj2tonejones)
21+
Casual but stay classy DC
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Monday Video Throwback
I know there’s no video of this, but still one of the 90s underground classics.
When I moved to DC, Nick B (State of the Union, Soul Baby) took me to 12-Inch to buy records. He pulled this from the wall like you need this. Jamal was like yeah, you need that. Chris Stiles was like – cop 2! 1997 FLASHBACK!
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MF Doom Release Party
Nov 4th at Lounge of Three – 1013 U St NW Washington, DC
Hosted by Flex Mathews – Soundscapes by DJ Undadog & Nick da 1nda
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Exhibit C – Jay Electronica
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DC HIP HOP DMV
The term “DMV,” brought to you by the hard work of local rappers. And phone cards.
Posted by Sarah Godfrey on Oct. 28, 2009, at 12:50 pm
Thanks to the hard work of both hip-hop pioneers and young upstarts throughout D.C., Maryland, and Virginia, the DMV is now officially on the map. It’s also in the dictionary. The Urban Dictionary—but still.
Most regions with thriving hip-hop scenes have catchy nicknames, but before the whole DMV acronym caught on in the mid-aughts, the greater nation’s capital lacked one. Chocolate City, popularized decades ago, was starting to get a little moldy, and it ignores both the all-important suburbs and the fact that D.C. is becoming more cream-filled by the day. There have been valiant efforts to make “The Middle East” (for middle East Coast, get it?) stick, but it didn’t happen. Ditto for “Tri-State,” which failed not only because it’s already taken but because, technically, only two states are involved.
So where’d the acronym come from? In an informal poll of area hip-hop luminaries—from Judah to Kokayi, Head-Roc to Overok—the same three names came up over and over: Wale, DJ Rob AKA Mista DMV, and 20Bello.
Actually, there was one other contender, too: MC-turntablist-producer DJ Eurok maintains the first use of the DMV to mean D.C., Maryland, and Virginia (rather than a certain dysfunctional city agency), was on local corner store phone cards emblazoned with phrases such as “Excellent DMV local access.” He may be right, but in terms of making the term hot, credit definitely goes to the hip-hop community. Continue reading ‘DC HIP HOP DMV’
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Capitol City Music Tour
Capital City Music Tour
Presented by:
Beam UP Ent., Inner Loop Records, Studio 43 & BetaRaz Entertainment
Performers:
K-Beta, Kingpen Slim & X.O.
P Stew (93.9 WKYS) will be the Host for the whole Tour
Details after the Jump: Continue reading ‘Capitol City Music Tour’
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Roc Raida Portrait Auction
From the good folks at Organic.Graphic.Phanatics
ROC RAIDA (RIP) TRIBUTE PAINTING
One of the greatest turntablists of all time, + original founding member of the X-Ecutioners, Grandmaster Roc Raida, passed away last month. He was a big influence on why I started DJing in the 90’s, + I also had the honor of meeting him personally about six years ago in Washington DC. I later had the pleasure of designing an album cover for his new music label: Adiar Cor Records. I felt compelled to do a painting in his memory + donate funds from the sale of limited edition (100) prints to his family. You can order one on www.graphicphanatics.com starting at $70 including shipping.
An auction on eBay for the original painting starts today with proceeds also going to Roc Raida’s family. Here is the link:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=220498875352
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Virus Remix
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Surock will be releasing his SP1200 Beat Tape of classic hip hop production done on the legendary EMU SP1200 sampler/drum machine. This machine was the foundation of hip hop production – it’s in good hands.
Release date: Late November early December.
More after the jump Continue reading ‘Surock Beats SP1200 Beat Tape – Coming Soon!’
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Friday Graf
ill DC action
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Freestyle Fellowship classic…
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Chris Columbus
Last night I had a dream that reminded me how I was forced to march in a parade celebrating the 500th anniversary of the genocide inspired by Columbus’ arrival – for a high school whose mascot was “The Indians” mind you. I woke up inspired to make this a video for future generations seeking the truth! Song: “Chris Columbus” by Head-Roc, produced by Hec Dolo.
IN THE SPIRIT OF CRAZY HORSE
Dedicated to Leonard Peltier & Russel Means Crow and the AIM movement.
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