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ASAP Rocky Jumps “In the Mix” [DJBooth Interview Exclusive]

Posted by JustinM on 12/21/11
Filed under: News, Exclusives, Featured, Interviews

You've got to hand it to ASAP Rocky: the man doesn't waste time. Just two months and change after exploding onto the scene with single "Peso" and its accompanying video, the 23-year old Harlem native had signed a $3 million contract with Polo Grounds Music/ RCA Records--a contract whose ink barely had a chance to dry before the …

Win Tickets to See Pusha T Rock the Stage at NYC’s Gramercy Theatre [Booth-Exclusive Giveaway]

Posted by richard on 12/21/11
Filed under: News, Contests, Exclusives, Concerts

New York, N.Y. -- This Thursday, December 22, Clipse rhymesayer-turned-G.O.O.D Music solo artist Pusha T is set to rock the stage at NYC's Gramercy Theater. The DJBooth is in possession of a pair of tickets to the event, which we'll be giving away to one lucky reader. For your chance to be the lucky recipient, simply Tweet the …

Duck Down Records Showcase “Best of 2011” on New Compilation Album

Posted by richard on 12/21/11
Filed under: Albums, News, Featured

New York, N.Y. -- If you've kept up with the Booth for the past 12 months, I don't need to tell you that Duck Down Records did it big in 2011. To celebrate one of their dopest years to date, the indie label has gathered up 15 tracks' worth of the strongest material in a brand new compilation album. Featuring …

Common Jumps “In the Mix” [DJBooth Interview Exclusive]

Posted by JustinM on 12/20/11
Filed under: News, Exclusives, Featured, Interviews

A Chicago veteran whose lyrical, politically-charged style helped light the way for Windy City luminaries Kanye and Lupe, Common has spent the last several years diversifying his resume--penning a memoir, starring in numerous hit films and dabbling in electronic/club music on 2008 LP Universal Mind Control. Now, rejuvenated by …

Erykah Badu & Theophilus London Visit San Francisco’s Warfield Theater [Exclusive Coverage]

Posted by Gregory Hill on 12/14/11
Filed under: News, Exclusives, Featured, Concerts

San Francisco, Calif. -- Last Friday night in San Francisco, the Warfield was the sight of two of the most groundbreaking contemporary soul artist in recent memory performing on the same stage. Brooklyn’s own Theophilus London, and the one and only Erykah Badu. 2011 has seen Theophilus breakthrough into the mainstream with his debut album

Win a $1,000 Karmaloop Shopping Spree Courtesy of The DJBooth [Contest]

Posted by richard on 12/13/11
Filed under: News, Contests, Exclusives

New York, N.Y. -- The DJBooth has come together with Karmaloop.com, to offer one lucky reader a $1,000 shopping spree at the world's largest online streetwear retailer. For your chance to win, simply enter your contact information at the link below before the December 31, cutoff date. Enter to …

Crooked I Jumps “In the Mix” [DJBooth Interview Exclusive]

Posted by JustinM on 12/13/11
Filed under: News, Exclusives, Interviews

While Crooked I's recent work as one-fourth of lyrical supergroup Slaughterhouse has been instrumental in raising his national profile, heads shouldn't get it twisted. At the end of the day, the Long Beach underground mainstay answers to one man and one man only: Crooked I. A 15-year veteran of the West Coast scene whose extensive struggles with industry …

Win Tickets to See Chris Webby Rock the Stage at NYC’s Irving Plaza

Posted by richard on 12/09/11
Filed under: News, Contests, Exclusives, Concerts

New York, N.Y. -- On the evening of Thursday, December 29, Connecticut emcee (and freestyle series alum) Chris Webby's There Goes the Neighborhood tour is set to visit Union Square venue Irving Plaza. The DJBooth is in possession of a pair of tickets to the show, which we'll be giving away via Facebook; visit …

Julian Stephen to Hold “University of Julian 2” Release Party at NYC’s Rocksmith Flagship Store

Posted by richard on 12/07/11
Filed under: News, Other Events

Update: Julian's Rocksmith Flagship Store release event has been postponed to a later date. New York, N.Y. -- To celebrate the release of his DJBooth-hosted street album, University of Julian 2, Queens rhymesayer Julian Stephen will be holding a release party on the evening of Thursday, December 15, at the Lower East Side's Rocksmith Flagship Store. Hosted …

Naughty by Nature Jump “In the Mix” [DJBooth Interview Exclusive]

Posted by JustinM on 12/06/11
Filed under: News, Exclusives, Interviews

Everyone wants to create music for the ages, but few have the combo of pop savvy and staying power to keep listeners singing along for decades to come. East Orange crew Naughty By Nature clearly possess that elusive mixture--how else do you explain the fact that, 20 years later, hip-hop heads still know what it means to be "down with …

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