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QUALITY! SHOWCASE | FRIDAY, MARCH 19TH | AUSTIN, TX

Yeah, that’s right. Blind I is coming. And we’re bringing all of our friends with us. SXSW won’t know what hit em, and we plan to put on a show that’ll exceed expectations and then some. Blind I linked up with the good people of DCtoBC, Leaders1354, Illroots, The Great Progression, VitaMorte, and GoodWoodNYC to bring the world the QUALITY! Showcase!!!!! On Friday, March 19th we invade Austin, TX during SXSW Music Week to rock Soho Lounge with over 28 acts of freshness! Who’s featured you ask? We’re talking Theo Martins, Vandalyzm, Classy Hand Favours, TiRon, Project Mayhem, The Paxtons, KJ, Mic Terror, Black Spade, Sonnymoon, Brittany Street, Bad Rabbits, Phil Adé, Xavier Pryce, Kinky Notti, Tabi Bonney, Brittany Bosco, Proh Mic, YP, Big Homie Doe, Rockwell Knuckles, House Shoes, BBU, Coultrain, L.e. for the Uncool, Pugs Atomz, Cubic Zirconia, Ro Spit, and some special surprises! This is an unofficial SXSW showcase so NO SXSW BADGE OR WRISTBAND IS NEEDED FOR ENTRY. It’s FREE ALL NIGHT and kicks off at 12 Noon. Hustle Simmons is the host and we’ve got special giveaways and product from Leaders 1354, VitaMorte, and GoodWoodNYC. We’re essentially bringing Blind I For The Kids to your face! And on top of all that, we went ahead and compiled a special-extra-special compilation of all the artists involved with a little help from our friends Classy Hand Favours for your listening pleasure. Please do hit the jump to partake, and check us out at SXSW!
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NYC SHOW: CUBIC ZIRCONIA * KEYS N KRATES * MELO-X

Guaranteed eargasms. PLUS…our Artist Spotlight Keys N Krates will be in the building!

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88-KEYS – WAKE UP CALL FEAT. COLIN MUNROE

88-Keys lets loose of this track from the NBA Live 10 soundtrack just in time for his Crowd Control Tour starting at the end of the month in New York. Download and tour dates after the jump!

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NYC EVENT: DONUTS ARE FOREVER

If you’re in NYC and you want to party for a good cause, come out on Saturday to The Bell House in Brooklyn. All proceeds from the event benefit the J Dilla Foundation. ?uestlove and others will be on the 1s and 2s and Guilty Simpson is hosting. This Sunday marks his birthday so show some love.

For more information check out Donutsareforever.com

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SMIRNOFF PRESENTS SUBSESSIONS: A JOURNEY THROUGH 30 YEARS OF HIP HOP

Fresh kids, what it do? It has indeed been a long time and I am truly sorry that I left you! For those who don’t know, I’m Sister Toldja and I’m oh so proud to be back in the Blind-I building! Reporting live from Planet Brooklyn, I have returned with my special blend of smart mouth social commentary, occasional recklessness and a peek at what’s poppin’ in the Big Apple. Shout out to No, Suli and everyone else for leaving the door open for a sister to return!

Last week, I was fortunate enough to “Be There” for  Subsessions: A Journey Through 30 Years Of Hip Hop at the NY Transit Museum, which was sponsored by the good folks at Smirnoff, the world’s #1 vodka.  The exclusive crowed boogied to the sounds of guest DJs Jermaine Dupri & Stones Throw’s Peanut Butter Wolf and emcee duties were performed by none other than Biz Markie.  Greg Nice of Nice and Smooth, Sadat X, Prince Paul and other heads were all on the scene. It was a unique journey back to the essence and looking towards the future, made doper by the fact that the NY Transit Museum is actually an old subway station. Bucket drummer Jared Crawford warmed up the crowd. Biz kicked a few freestyles and Hip-Hop string quartet Nuttin But Stringz made beautiful music. Smirnoff cocktails were flowing, Facebook pictures were taken and memories were created as we celebrated the past 30 years of the art of Hip-Hop and it’s NYC roots.

I had the opportunity to chat briefly with the Biz about his time in the game and his hopes for Hip-Hop’s future.

Pix & Interview after the jump…

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BARON DAVIS | COMMON | JIM JONES | IRV GOTTI | DJ CLUE

B Diddy be making some funny random videos! Peep him engaging with NYC folk & some familiar faces you already know.

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CROOKERS: KEEP WATCH VOL. XV FOR MISHKA CLOTHING

The folks at Mishka NYC had the infamous Crookers clan drop down a brain smashing set for the line. I love smashing things. And I love Mishka.

Download the mix here.

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DONWILL – LAURAS SONG [VIDEO]

You heard the song. Now see the dope video! Don Cusack High Fidelity coming March 2010. & if you in NYC this weekend then you need to go to Santos for Don’s first solo show debut!

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FOOTAGE: THE COOL KIDS + STALLEY + SKI BEATZ – “DO IT BIG”

And it keeps on coming from DD172. This time The Cool Kids link up with Stalley & Ski Beatz to create “Do It Big“. NYC I’m out there on the 23rd I’m knocking on the door DD172 let me in.

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A GLIMPSE INTO A NEW AMERYKAH PT. 2

We’re all anticipating A New Amerykah Pt. 2 Return of the Ankh.  This Creative Control TV video provides some insight into Ms. Badu’s forthcoming album at her recent listening event in NYC. The clip also takes us inside Damon Dash’s new gallery/studio compound, DD172.

Between Badu and Sade’s releases, February is going to be MAJOR.

Partake.

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