This new Substantial track is dope. Produced by Tsutchie

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.”

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

MASH OUT

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

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

**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

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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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!