EventsZion I: DJ DJ
Zion I releases the dopest hip hop dance track of 2009. I’m doing head spins to it right now!
CNN: $64,000 Turntables
A $64,000 turntable with 4 arms made from aluminum, bronze and stainless steel . Each arm is made in a Modena, Italy, factory that also builds Ferrari parts.
Mos Def: Next Day Air
Mos Def stars in a new movie entitled Next Day Air alongside Wood Harris (The Wire), Lauren London (Entourage), Mike Epps, and Donald Faison (Scrubs)
Focus | Cynic
I was lucky to come across Focus (1993) before the holidays. I say this because my travel plans were delayed and I spent a good portion of X-mas Eve and X-mas day at various airports. Fortunately, I simply put this album on loop and my worries and frustrations melted away.
Mos Def: Quiet Dog
Mos def releases a new single off his upcoming album Ecstatic. It’s called Quiet Dog and it has some great production behind it.
Saul Williams: Smart
Saul Williams, poet and musician, writes an open letter to his fans and followers about the difference of selling out vs. “preaching to the converted”.
Viral Marketing
Viral Marketing comprises not only of coming up with a viral concept, but producing something of value. It’s easy to outdo Soulja Boy!
Minty Fresh Beats: Jaydiohead
Minty Fresh Beats’ mashes up Radiohead with Jay-Z. What, Radio-z? It’s called Jaydiohead and it’s actually pretty good.
Kanye Mixtape: Sky High
If you’re a fan of Dahlak’s Commencement, you’ll love this new mix of Kanye-inspired beats and lyrics by DJ Benzi, Plain Pat, and Kid Cudi.
Health and Hip Hop
Hip hop rapper N.O.R.E “goes” vegan, loses 65+ pounds, and gives up drinking alcohol.
