Posted by richard on 11/06/08
Filed under: Mixtapes, Previews, Videos
New York, NY -- By now, DJBooth.net readers are familiar with Charles Hamilton, the eccentric, Sega-loving up-and-comer who has been laying the groundwork for future success with his Hamiltonization Process mixtape series. In this newly-released video, Hamilton discusses his upcoming sixth entry in the biweekly series, titled Sonic the Hamilton, and how it will fit into the …
Posted by DJ Z on 11/05/08
Filed under: News, Exclusives, Other Events
Chicago, IL -- If you have never felt as though you were part of a truly historic moment, then Tuesday evening was your night. Just minutes after the clock struck 10pm in the Central Standard Time zone, Illinois Senator Barack Obama was named President Elect of the United States of America. Earning more than 63 million …
Posted by DJ Z on 11/05/08
Filed under: News, Exclusives, Concerts
Chicago, IL -- This week, co-headliners Q-Tip and The Cool Kids will kick off the 4th Annual 2K Sports Bounce Tour. The event, which the popular video game manufacturer describes as a “convergence of music, sports and video game culture,” will mark the beginning of a cross-country trek that will end on December 3rd in Philadelphia. The …
Posted by richard on 11/05/08
Filed under: Albums, DJBooth Freestyles
New York, NY -- By now, we're all aware of who our new President Elect is. On a newly-released freestyle, "Q-Tip for President," Q-Tip, who just yesterday released his latest album, The Renaissance. gives his take on the election over an Obama-sampling beat by legendary remixer J. Period. The Q-Tip/J. Period …
Posted by richard on 11/05/08
Filed under: Other Events
Atlanta, GA -- Young Jeezy will log into Xbox LIVE® on Monday, November 10th from 5:00 to 7:00 PM ET to play Madden NFL '09 with his fans. Gold members who are interested in taking the emcee on should add Gamertag "Young Jeezy GWF" to their friends lists, and be online by 4:30 PM to take part. Those interested can …
Posted by richard on 11/05/08
Filed under: Videos
Los Angeles, CA -- Hoping to win the hearts of an expanded fanbase, R&B quintet Brutha have created an a cappella cover version of Kanye West's recent single, "Love Lockdown." Brutha will be uploading a new a cappella performance to their YouTube channel each week, leading up to the November …
Filed under: Pop, R&B, We Got Next, Interviews
The Internet has long shouldered more than its fair share of the blame for the less-than-ideal state of the music industry today. Its days as a scapegoat, however, look to be coming to an end, as the top dogs become more aware of its endless potential for the discovery and promotion of up-and-coming talent. A prime example of the web’s ability to bring a rising star …
Posted by richard on 11/05/08
Filed under: Videos
New York, NY -- DJBooth members may remember Outasight as the suit and tie-sporting emcee who brought us "Another Late Night" and "Good Evening (Dream Big)." This Monday, the NYC native premiered an Andre HIbbert-directed video for the latter track, viewable below. Those who like what they see should be sure …
Posted by richard on 11/05/08
Filed under: Albums, Previews
New York, NY -- Producer Solar and legendary emcee Guru, who have previously teamed up on albums Version 7.0: The Street Scriptures, Jazzmatazz Vol. 4 and The Timebomb / Back To The Future, are hoping to create another classic-caliber LP on Guru 8.0 Lost and Found, coming in March of '09. Lost and Found, which promises to …
Posted by DJ Z on 11/05/08
Filed under: News, Exclusives, Other Events
Chicago, IL -- Chicago native and Grammy Award winning artist Common teamed with Brooklyn lyricist Talib Kweli on Tuesday night, to co-host Get Presidential: The Election Results Watch Event at Chicago's Hard Rock Café. The event was held in support of our newest President-Elect, Barack Obama, who will be sworn in as the 44th president on January 20, 2009.
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