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OH HAPPY DAY!

Yesterday, Lil’ Wayne started his 1 year sentence on Rikers Island (NEW YORK STAND UP….wait, bad time?) after being convicted on gun charges stemming from an arrest here on July 22, 2007. That’s my birthday! It was like a gift from the NYPD, whodathunkit?

Wayne has had one of the more interesting careers in Hip-Hop, as far as the genre’s megastars go. Two years older than myself, he’s arguably the most significant rapper of our generation (before you choke on the letters ‘J’ and ‘Z’, please be reminded that being born in 1969 qualifies one for a different generation), a fact I personally find depressing. Wayne’s been on Hip-Hop’s radar since 1997 when he was a marginal member of the marginal Hot Boyz. Somehow, to the complete shock of many (well, me at least), Wayne released some mixtapes that forced people to view him as a credible rapper. In the past five years, we’ve watched dude take a drug addled ride to the top of the charts, bringing along motley crew of scallywags and awkwardly cast clique members (Wheelchair Jimmy, stand the fuck up). He’s done more guest appearances in the past two years than some rappers will in an entire career. He’s been both a hipster darling and a hood staple. He had enough sons in one year to start an R&B group.

And now he’s going to jail. And I can’t help but to be a little glad.

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FINGER FADER FUNK RADIO | EPISODE 3 [THE BANGERZ]

As we told you, it’s going down every Friday night between 5-7pm PST, & you dont have to be in the bay to partake & eNjOy! The FingerBangerz, Oakland Faders & 4OneFunk Voltron to bring us FINGER FADER FUNK RADIO! This episode brings the San Jose giants known as The Bangerz to the airwaves for their 1st of many installments. Join the crew in some very dope grooves , remixes, rarities, classics, comedy & just an all around good time!

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DJ EKOGIRL – SOULIFE

My homie DJ EkoGirl made a nice mix of soulful goodness that y’all need to DL. In her own words…

Soulife is the nuSoul sound I’m most well-known for at a residency called Kiss.?some well-known heavy hitters in there with new tracks: Alicia, Sade ~ some really fly remixes: Stardust, Erykah+Bisope, Bugz ~ some super amazing new music from: Electric Wire Hustle, Fat Freddy’s drop ~ and then a lot of unfamiliar staples that have been in my soul crates for a few years to round it out.it definitely could use some woofer-love for the low end on the dubstep at the front.I hope you like it too.. but really.. I do. and that’s why I do it. It’s SUCH a pleasure to share it with you.

love,

Ekogirl

Soulife by djeko

TRACK LIST AFTER THE J…

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VIDEO: COOL KIDS / CURREN$Y / JAY ELECTRONICA LIVE AT UNDER100

I love a good cypher ! I’m really feeling Curren$y right now.. Jet over everything. The slow flow is ill. They caught Jay off guard .. but he’s off the hook.  Definitely Fresh! Peep

DD172 and Under100 put together another crazy night. I ran through with Dan on Tuesday to check out a special performance from the Cool Kids who had friends Stalley, Mikey Factz, Jay Electonica, Amanda Diva, Curren$y and more in the building with many jumping on the mic for an extended cypher. Word was that the Black Keys and Mos Def would be making a late night performance, but around 12:30 the show ended, supposedly due to cops and a noise complaint, and the show turned into a mini party upstairs in the gallery space. – Keap Hope

Check out the rest of the footage at their tilt. (via 2Dopeboyz)

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WAAJEED – TETRIS / BEAT MACHINE TOUR

This joint is from original member of Slum Village, and founder of PPP (Platinum Pied Pipers) off the upcoming Beat Machine tour, featuring DJ sets by Waajeed, Ge-ology, and Blu Jemz hitting a city near you starting October 6th at PST. Waajeed is the homie so definitely go check this brother out! Blind I is doing a special giveaway for the Oct. 9th Chicago show at The Shrine, so email us at submit@blindiforthekids.com with your name to enter to win two free tickets! (21+) [spotted@2dopeboyz]

Waajeed – Tetris

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ARTIST SPOTLIGHT:BRITTANY BOSCO

Ready For The World: Brittany Bosco

Brittany Bosco is a dynamic artist. Musically, she’s a chameleon that radiates colors, moods and energy with every note. Her vocal range is as tremendous as her production. She’s a grounded, southern belle, cultivating a sound that’s two steps ahead of other singers. Her EPs, City of Nowhere and Spectrum, reached thousands of ears and cooked up an appetite for her official debut, Black.

This winter, Bosco will deliver a gem for audiophiles, full of live instrumentation, invigorating vocals and unique overtures.  The Savannah native recently did a series of shows in New York City that roused the underground scene and got people talking. We have been waiting for Brittany’s defining moment, which is undoubtedly approaching.

Interview after the jump.

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BRITTANY BOSCO

Ready For The World: Brittany Bosco

Brittany Bosco is a dynamic artist. Musically, she’s a chameleon that radiates colors, moods and energy with every note. Her vocal range is as tremendous as her production. She’s a grounded, southern belle, cultivating a sound that’s two steps ahead of other singers. Her EPs, City of Nowhere and Spectrum, reached thousands of ears and cooked up an appetite for her official debut, Black.

This winter, Bosco will deliver a gem for audiophiles, full of live instrumentation, invigorating vocals and unique overtures. The Savannah native recently did a series of shows in New York City that roused the underground scene and got people talking. We have been waiting for Brittany’s defining moment, which is undoubtedly approaching.

Interview after the jump.

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CHALI 2NA | ACEYALONE | 88-KEYS | IZZA KIZZA = LIVE + FREE [NYC]

Decon & MySpace Present
“The Release”

FREE SHOW with:
Chali 2na
Aceyalone
88-Keys
Izza Kizza

DJ Parler on the decks!

@ Santos Party House
96 Lafayette Street, NYC

Doors at 8pm – Early Show Starts Immediately

Tickets available at Fat Beats – 406 Avenue of the Americas (upstairs)
or RSVP to rsvp@deconmedia.com

www.deconmedia.com
www.deconrecords.com
myspace.com/decon
myspace.com/hiphop

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PHARRELL WILLIAMS – DESPICABLE ME

This picture is ill ain’t it? Shouts to PS outta VA. This new Pharrell joint is from the Despicable Me OST with funnyman Steve Carell. Pretty simple, just a chorus really, but cool to vibe to….and who doesn’t like new Pharrell? Indulge.

Pharrell Williams – Despicable Me

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FOOTAGE: Q-TIP IN CHICAGO

I had the pleasure of attending Tip’s show with Z-Trip at the House Of Blues this past week and had a blast. Fader got some great footage and a quick interview with the Tipster, as he spoke about the development of the new hip-hop acts and his perception of it all. He even shouts out Hollywood Holt. Check it out!

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