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THE ONYX MIXTAPE (@PETERHADAR @_CUBICZIRCONIA @ROCKYKNUCKLES @SHYVONNE @DJMANO @DJIZZO @EZRAKH)

We at Blind I are proud to present to you a special mix comprised of ill records from the dope artists we have rocking at our ONYX showcase next Saturday (10/23) at 8 Bond Studio in NYC during the CMJ Music Marathon. If you haven’t heard of these artists, this mix is sure to put it all in perspective for you. ONYX will be an electric experience, so to understand what that idea truly means, you can check out some of these dope tracks from Izzo of Classy Hand Favours, EZRAKH, Shyvonne, Peter Hadar, Cubic Zirconia, Million $ Mano, and Rockwell Knuckles. I guarantee you’ll be wanting more, and after you see them live at ONYX you’ll be hooked for good. So without further ado, partake!

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Tags: Classy Hand Favours, Cubic Zirconia, DJ Izzo, EZRAKH, Million $ Mano, Peter Hadar, Rockwell Knuckles, SHYVONNE

BLIND I CMJ SHOWCASE-ONYX-AN ELECTRIC EXPERIENCE

Blind I faithful. We’ve been hard at work getting this CMJ showcase together to provide you with an excellent showcase. Peter Hadar, Cubic Zirconia, Rockwell Knuckles, Shyvonne and DJ Million $ Mano, DJ Izzo and DJ Ezrakh are sure to tear 8 Bond Studio down. If you will be in NYC Saturday, October 23, come out, bring friends and get ready to PARTY. Get tickets here!!!

Tags: BLIND I, CMJ, CONCERT, Creative Control, Cubic Zirconia, DJ EZRAHK, DJ Izzo, HUSTLEMODE, Million $ Mano, NEW YORK, Peter Hadar, Rockwell Knuckles, SHYVONNE, THE HONORS PROGRAM, THE ONYX SHOWCASE:AN ELECTRIC EXPERIENCE

CHICAGO | EVERY DROP COUNTS FOR HAITIAN RELIEF @ REGGIE’S ROCK CLUB

By now you’re already fully aware of the tragedy that took place in Haiti this month and the devastation it has caused its people. Despite the decrease in coverage by major media outlets we must ensure that this event does not decrease in relevance in our own lives and we continue to do everything we can to aid and assist those in need. If you’re in or around Chicago on January 31st  support the The Every Drop Counts Chicago Benefit Concert and its cause.

Here’s a excerpt of Every Drop Counts’ mission statement taken off of their website:

“We began by establishing a Hip-Hop and soul benefit concert—scheduled to take place in Chicago on Sunday, January 31, 2010. The benefit is meant to create awareness of the fundamental need and human right to access clean water. Water is an essential resource to the vitality of human life, it engenders prolonged community building and development.”

Tickets are available now at Leaders 1354‘s downtown location at 672 N. Wells and on Every Drop Count’s website.

All proceeds from ticket and merchandise sales will go directly to World Water Relief

Tags: BBU, Chicago, DJ Izzo, DJ SEAN MAC, EVERY DROP COUNTS, FM SUPREME, FRED HAMPTON JR, HAITI, HAKI MADHUBUTI, He Say She Say, JANUARY 31ST, Jean Grae, KIDS THESE DAYS, M1, Mic Terror, Mikkey Halsted, MYSTIC, RELIEF, Rhymefest, THE COOL KIIDS

STREAM: KEYS & KRATES – REMIXING 101

Can’t go wrong with Keys & Krates. They’ll be in Chicago performing alongside DJ Timbuck2 and DJ Izzo at the Shrine on December 8th. Don’t miss it!

Tags: DJ Izzo, DJ Timbuck2, Keys N Krates

CONGRATS TO DJ TIMBUCK2! VH1 HONORS’ BEST HIP HOP DJ!

On behalf of the Blind I crew, I’d like to congratulate DJ Timbuck2 on winning the VH1 Hip Hop Honors Best Hip Hop DJ award. Anyone in or around Chicago knows that Tim is pretty much the #1 DJ in the land, and I can vouch for him being a master of his craft and a stand up guy. If you’re in Chicago tonight check out his free celebration at The Shrine with Izzo & Million $ Mano (who’s up for the Grey Goose Rising Icon Award) spinning. GO!

Tags: DJ Izzo, DJ Timbuck2, Million $ Mano

CHICAGO | BLIND I PRESENTS…SKYHIGH THURSDAY

Blind I is teaming up with Statutory Fresh to bring you some new ill fresh shit to get into on Thursday night. SkyHIGH Thursday at Lincoln Park Skybar on June 4th! I’m talking cheap @ss drinks, free admission all night, and the best music hands down on a Thursday night. If you’re in Chicago you need to check us out, no if ands or buts about it, and tell your friends because it’s bound to be the default night for people who love dope music and dope people! Come out!

Tags: DJ Castle, DJ Izzo, Lincoln Park Skybar, Statutory Fresh

CHICAGO | DJ BENZI THIS SATURDAY, MAY 23RD

DJ Benzi, of multiple mixtape fame, will be dropping into Chicago for a set, Blind I-sponsored of course! Benzi & Izzo on the tables all night, FREE all night, hosted by Fresh&Proper, with party shots from Tonedocisafreak.com. Plus with $30 drink packages (we’re talking all well drinks, draft beers, and wine, from 9 to midnight!) Should be a crazy adventureous evening full of dope music! Come out and kick it! [Click Here For Facebook Event Profile]

Tags: DJ Benzi, DJ Izzo, Fresh&Proper, ToneDocIsAFreak.com