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Perez Hilton punched in the face by Black Eyed Peas

Inspectah Deck on Joe Budden, Lyricism in Hip Hop and the "Triumph" video

Under The Bus: M1 Of Dead Prez Calls Asher Roth "Swine Flu"! "I Dont F*ck With Asher. I Dont Need That In Hip Hop. Make Something Else [5-29-09]

Akon's Con Job

The XXL Editors Received This Letter From Louis Vuitton Concerning The May 2009 Cover Of Rick Ross

Lessons

Record Labels from The Art of 16 Bars

A Tribe Called Quest reflect on "Midnight Marauders" (1998)

Nelson George (88hiphop.com)

Wise Intelligent (Poor Righteous Teachers) breaks it down

88HIPHOP PSA - Nas

88HIPHOP PSA - BIG DADDY KANE & SLICK RICK

True Hip-Hop Stories: Buckshot (of Black Moon)

True Hip-Hop Stories: Masta Ace

Beat Kings: The Beginning

APACHE LINE: FROM GANGS TO HIP HOP (2004 trailer) by Jorge "FABEL" Pabon and Johnny "ZIP" Rodriguez

Politics

Michael Eric Dyson vs President Obama On the Issue of Race & Black People (Davey D)

CIA Coup of Iran in 1953

BILL MOYERS JOURNAL w/ Jeremy Scahill | PBS

BILL MOYERS JOURNAL w/ Jeremy Scahill on Blackwater (PBS)

Lies that could defeat health care‏

Turntablism

X-Ecutioners - Rock the Bells

DJ 101 - Learn to Beatjuggle with DJ Roc Raida 2007

Rob Swift challenges Kenny Muhammad to a battle

A Special Peek Inside Qbert Skratch University! QSkratchU.com

For Sale Pioneer DJM-800 for $500USD

MC Battles

Illmaculate vs Franco

Jin vs. Professor Green

Iron Solomon vs NoCanDo

The biggest thing to hit hiphop since Biggie, Pun & Shug Fighting On An Airplane

Locksmith vs Dizaster Rap Battle [Grind Time West Coast]

Comedy

Barack Obama - Blame It Remix ft Michele Obama & Sarah Palin (Parody)

Eminem - Tea Bagged By Bruno

Eminem Teaches Jimmy Kimmel To Rap [6-5-09]

Double Knockout

Michael Steele Gets Served (Colbert Report)

Tools of War Hip Hop Newsletter

TOOLS OF WAR E-Blasts: Hip Hop Publicity with a Cultural Edge

Jorge "Fabel" Pabon (VP of the Rock Steady Crew) available for Hip Hop Lecture/Demos, Dance Master Classes & More!

JULY 9, 16, 23, 30: 2009 CROTONA PARK JAMS - LEGENDS ONLY - BRONX NYC

JULY 3-12: Tools of War Grassroots Hip Hop Newsletter, Park Jams & DJ Battles!

RESULTS FROM THE 2009 DMC WEST COAST REGIONALS + USA TEAM FINALS

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Coast 2 Coast New Music Industry Convention - Club TOUCH NYC Aug. 22nd

Posted by Coast 2 Coast Mixtapes on July 2, 2009 at 6:17pm

Partnership Confirms Rumors and Adds New Dimension to Label

Posted by MaxOne on July 1, 2009 at 3:29pm

Coast 2 Coast Mixtape Vol. 85 - Hosted by Lupe Fiasco

Posted by Coast 2 Coast Mixtapes on June 29, 2009 at 11:58pm

Coast 2 Coast Mixtape Vol. 84 - Hosted by Mickey Factz

Posted by Coast 2 Coast Mixtapes on June 29, 2009 at 11:58pm

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Deana, Jennifer Cocohoba, DJ FLIRT and 4 more joined True Skool Network 7 hours ago

Tape Vault Records added an eventon Friday

Kaz-Well "Fish Outta Water" Record Release Party at Horizon, San Francisco, CA

July 3, 2009 from 6pm to 7pm

One of the the Bay's most promising up-and-coming hip-hoppers, Kaz-Well , has the record release party for his new joint Fish Outta Water tonight at club Horizon. The title is both a reference to Kaz-Well's ethnicity--he's Japanese-American--and h...

Coast 2 Coast Mixtapes added a blog poston Friday

Coast 2 Coast New Music Industry Convention - Club TOUCH NYC Aug. 22nd

COAST 2 COAST CONVENTION "BRIDGING THE GAP BETWEEN THE STREETS AND THE NEW MUSIC INDUSTRY" HOSTED AT CLUB TOUCH IN NYC - CLUB TOUCH THE COAST 2 COAST CONVENTION WILL BE A PROFESSIONAL MUSIC INDUSTRY NETWORKING EVENT FOCUSING ON THE NEW MUSIC IND...

Theresa Sawi added an eventon Thursday

BRAY "@mphibian" CD Release Party!!! at The Independent, San Francisco

July 11, 2009 at 8:30pm to July 12, 2009 at 12pm

Fresh off an intense two-month European tour, rock-funk band BRAY returns to San Francisco with the release of their new studio album, “@mphibian”! With songs on over 150 FM stations across the US, and tours running in 10 European countries, BRAY ...

Carey Kopp updated an eventon Thursday

CakeMIX at WISH, San Francisco

July 9, 2009 at 10pm to July 10, 2009 at 2am

CakeMIX Thursday – 6/9 Every 2nd Thursday of the Month we celebrate funk, soul and hip hop culture at WISH. CakeMIX has been dedicated to the preservation of this music through resident DJ, Carey Kopp, spinning records from artists new and old. ...

Inhouse Talent added an eventon Thursday

We All We Got, Independent Artist Showcase at The Blue Macaw

July 24, 2009 at 9pm to July 25, 2009 at 2am

Inhouse Talent Re-Launches WE ALL WE GOT as Independent Artist Showcase Series WE ALL WE GOT is re-launching Friday July 24, 2009 with an independent artist showcase at an exciting new San Francisco venue. This new event offers a platform for eme...

Ren the Vinyl Archaeologist and RAW-G are now friendson Thursday

Rafa is attending Cecily's eventon Thursday

Summertime at club six, San Francisco, CA

July 3, 2009 at 9pm to July 4, 2009 at 3am

Club Six Presents: Summertime A Free Summertime Party! 2 4 1 Drinks 10-11pm with DJ Junot PRICE FREE! TIME 9pm-2am MUSIC Hip-Hop, Reggae, Latin Live

Rafa is attending Ren the Vinyl Archaeologist's eventon Thursday

Represent feat. DJ Sake 1 & Ren the Vinyl Archaeologist w/ special guests DJ Apollo, Shortkut, Mr. E, Rolo, Jah Yzer, Prince Aries, Haylow, Proof... at Icon Ultra Lounge, San Francisco, CA

July 2, 2009 at 10pm to July 29, 2009 at 2am

THURSDAYS Icon Lounge & True Skool present Represent A weekly mixer featuring the Bay's premiere Tastemakers & DJs spinning Hip hop classics, funk, soul, dancehall, reggae, house, breaks. w/ Residents: Ren the Vinyl Archaeologist (True Skool) &...

Cecily added an eventon Thursday

Uniting Souls Music 12 Yr Reunion at Club Six, San Francisco, CA

July 25, 2009 at 9pm to July 26, 2009 at 3am

Tocadisco Presents: Uniting Souls Music 12yr Reunion Basement: Doc Martin Hektor Perez Deepvibez Dark Room: Ramiro Adnan Sharif Mikey Tello Nesto Fuentez Upstairs: Asphalt Haynes Brian Bejarano Nomadeeq Price $10 Before 12am $15 After Pre-Sa...

Arlene Tedford, Esq. and JAHI are now friendson Thursday

sacred left a comment for Melina Joneson Thursday

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Snoop Dogg & Stephen Marley Wednesday, July 8
Redwood Acres Fairgrounds
Eureka, CA
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July 2

Thursday

Represent feat. DJ Sake 1 & Ren the Vinyl Archaeologist w/ special guests DJ Apollo, Shortkut, Mr. E, Rolo, Jah Yzer, Prince Aries, Haylow, Proof...

July 2, 2009 at 10pm to July 29, 2009 at 2am – Icon Ultra Lounge, San Francisco, CA

THURSDAYS Icon Lounge & True Skool present Represent A weekly mixer featuring the Bay's premiere Tastemakers & DJs spinning Hip hop classics, funk, soul, dancehall, reggae, house, breaks. ...

Organized by True Skool & Icon Ultra Lounge | Type: hip, hop, classics, funk, soul, dancehall, reggae, house, breaks

July 4

Saturday

Revolution feat. DJ D-Sharp, Ren the Vinyl Archaeologist & DJ Nikka T

July 4, 2009 at 10pm to July 5, 2009 at 2am – Azul, San Francisco

SATURDAY, JULY 4 True Skool presents RevolutionFrom Soul & Funk to Reggae & Hip hop Featuring:DJ D-Sharp (Quannum Records)Ren the Vinyl Archaeologist (True Skool)DJ Nikka T @ Azul, 1 T...

Organized by True Skool | Type: hip, hop, funk, soul, reggae, club, hits

July 8

Wednesday

Snoop Dogg & Stephen Marley

July 8, 2009 from 5pm to 11pm – Redwood Acres Fairgrounds, Eureka, CA

WEDNESDAY, JULY 8 People Productions presents Snoop Dogg & Stephen Marley Plus Soul Medic Selecta Prime @ Redwood Acres Fairgrounds - 3750 Harris Street - Eureka,CA Gates Open 5PM - Events e...

Organized by People Productions presents | Type: hip, hop, reggae, dancehall, roots

July 10

Friday

BEYONCE

July 10, 2009 from 7:30pm to 11pm – ORACLE ARENA, Oakland, CA

I AM TOUR FEATURING BEYONCE PERFORMING LIVE!!! FRIDAY JULY 10TH @ ORACLE ARENA 7000 Coliseum Way Oakland, CA 94621 ALL AGES TICKETS ON-SALE NOW @ WWW.LIVENATION.COM

Organized by Live Nation | Type: soul, r&b
THE FUTURE002 w/KODE9 & SPACEAPE (Live), FLYING SKULLS

July 10, 2009 at 10pm to July 11, 2009 at 3am – 103 Harriet

» Friday, July 10 blasthaus presents THE FUTURE002 with KODE9 & SPACEAPE (Live) THE FLYING SKULLS 103 Harriet Street / SF 10pm - after / 21+ up / http://www.blasthaus.com It's back to the futu...

Organized by blasthaus | Type: hip, hop, dubstep, grime, ghetto, garage

July 25

Saturday

BAY AREA PRODUCERS CONFERECENCE

July 25, 2009 all day – The Cathedral Hill Hotel

BAY AREA PRODUCERS CONFERECENCE Saturday July 25th, 2009 San Francisco at The Cathedral Hill Hotel, 1101 Van Ness Ave San Francisco, CA 94109 800. 622. 0855 Registration starts at 8:00am Ticke...

Organized by BAPC | Type: conference, producer, industry

July 30

Thursday

Nas & Damian Marley

July 30, 2009 at 5pm to August 1, 2009 at 11pm – Redwood Acres Fairgrounds, Eureka, CA

THURSDAY, JULY 30 People Productions presents NAS and DAMIAN 'Jr Gong' MARLEY +more acts TBA @ Redwood Acres Fairgrounds - 3750 Harris Street - Eureka,CA Gates Open 5PM - Events ends 11PM with Af...

Organized by People Productions | Type: hip, hop, reggae, dancehall

July 31

Friday

Reggae Rising ft. Luciano, Gentleman & the Far East Band, Marcia Griffiths, The Original Wailers, ASWAD, ...

July 31, 2009 at 8am to August 2, 2009 at 11pm – Dimmick Ranch / Frenchs Camp, Piercy, CA

REGGAE RISING July 31-August 2nd, 2009 Dimmick Ranch / Frenchs Camp, Piercy, CA (Humboldt County) Featuring: Luciano, Gentleman & the Far East Band, Marcia Griffiths, The Original Wailers, A...

Organized by Reggae Rising | Type: reggae, dancehall, roots, dub
Earth, Wind & Fire / Chicago

July 31, 2009 at 7:30pm to August 2, 2009 at 12am – The Greek Theatre

Earth, Wind & Fire Chicago The Greek Theatre Hearst & Gayley Berkeley CA 94720 show 7:30PM 510-809-0100

Organized by Another Planet Ent. | Type: soul, r&b, rock, &, roll

August 8

Saturday

Leela James, Bilal

August 8, 2009 at 7pm to August 9, 2009 at 11pm – The Grand Ballroom at The Regency Center, San Francisco

Leela James, Bilal with Anthony David The Grand Ballroom at The Regency Center San Francisco, California Show time: 8:00pm Door time: 7:00pm Age: All Ages+

Organized by Golden Voice | Type: soul, r&b

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Jaguar Wright - Free

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Sean Paul & Sasha - I'm Still In Love With You

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dj SHORTkUT vs DERRICK D @ LiveDJs.com

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Triple Threat DJs on Built From Skratch

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Zion I - Luv Luv

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Young De & Xzibit (Feat. Mykestro) - Figure It Out

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Nas - Sly Fox

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Snoop Dogg - Beautiful

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Stephen & Damian Marley "The Mission"

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Lesson of the Week

Record Labels from The Art of 16 Bars

"Rule # 4,080"...y'all know the rest...check out Kanye and others in this clip from The Art of 16 Bars DVD. To watch the entire clip and for more exclusive interviews check out http://qd3.com/?releaseid=120755258.

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Under The Bus: M1 Of Dead Prez Calls Asher Roth "Swine Flu"! "I Dont F*ck With Asher. I Dont Need That In Hip Hop. Make Something Else [5-29-09]

Started by Ren the Vinyl Archaeologist in Music News Jun 21.

Michael Eric Dyson vs President Obama On the Issue of Race & Black People (Davey D)

Started by Ren the Vinyl Archaeologist in Politics Jun 19.

CIA Coup of Iran in 1953 1 Reply

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