Everyone loves an excuse to party, which is why holidays are great - but there is not a single one that can compare to the annual celebration held in honor of the infamous producer Dr. Dre, Dre Day, his birthday.
For the past eight years Minneapolis-based Burlesque of North America has put together an absolutely unforgettable [...]
Fuck Wit DRE DAY & Errrrrrrbody’s Celebratin’
L-R-G Presents Kidz In The Hall “Professional Leisure Tour FreEP”
Kidz In The Hall have teamed up with clothing giant L-R-G to release The Profession Leisure Tour FreEP. Completely FREE this 13 track download features all original music that was primarily recorded last month during Kidz In The Hall’s National US Tour.
Be sure to look out for Kidz In The Hall’s next studio album, Land Of Make Believe, [...]
Idol Warship “Bedroom Lites”
The video for the latest single off Idle Warship’s (Talib Kweli, Res and Graph Nobel) PARTY ROBOT is “Bedroom Lites,” one of my FAVORITE songs. Directed and produced by the lovely Joslyn Rose in San Francisco, this video takes you on a trip. Sultry, futuristic and very colorful Idle Warship gives you a new experience [...]
Sheeb Bros: Scumbag Funk Vol. 2
It’s Sheentastic! Greasy funk and drippy disco sounds return with the highly anticipated Scumbag Funk Vol. 2 that has just been released by the Sheen Bros a.k.a. Cosmo Baker (The Rub, NYC) and 4th Pyramid (Toronto). Vol. 1 got ladies and gentleman off their bar stools and out on the dance floor where one thing [...]
Wants Vs. Needs V
Originally posted on URB
Wants Vs Needs is back again for another fun filled Friday night that doesn’t put a dent in your pocketbook. This month they will be giving away FREE tees designed by The Pressure to honor their favorite childhood character, can you guess who it is?? Get down to Jager early and dance [...]
Download “The Right Thing”
Duck Down Records has sent over this FREE download for people to check out. The mixtape features music from Kidz N The Hall, KRS ONE, Buckshot, Sean Price, Blue Scholars and many others. Check out the track list below and feel free to pass on!
Duck Down Sampler Track Listing:
1. Go Around - Marco Polo ft. [...]
Too Big For My Skin
I was invited by Desdamona a few months ago to be part of her video “Too Big For My Skin.” Desdamona is a local spoken word artist who travels on the regular spreading her words of wisdom. She is also one of the founders of the B-Girl Be event that happens annually in the Twin [...]
B-Girl Be Returns!
Just posted this up on URB Magazine’s Blog…
After a year hiatus B-Girl Be: A Celebration of Women in Hip-Hop returns to Intermedia Arts in Minneapolis for its fourth installment. Encompassing the four elements of hip-hop: Emcees, DJs, Break dancing and Graffiti the mission is to influence and inspire leadership to change the perceptions and roles [...]
B-Girl Be Gallery Opening Friday!
B-Girl Be Gallery Opening is going down this coming Friday August 28th, 2009.
Artists:
Abeni Garrett, Alice Mizrachi, Amanda Lopez, B Fresh, Catiesha Pierson, Chanel Kennebrew, C-Rocka, Corinne Santiago, Desdamona, Erotica67, Faith 47 & Rowan Pybus, Janelle Olson, Jennifer Rasinski, Jessica Kitzman, Katrina Knutson, Keegan Xavi, LadyKFever, Lauri Lyons, LICHIBAN, Monica Kelly, Motel 7, Niz, Sarah White, [...]
Content Under Pressure
Every third Thursday Big Quarters and The Fifth Element host a producer showcase showdown called Last of the Record Buyers. Hosted by Brandon Allday and resident DJ Nikoless, this Hip-Hop Community night in the Twin Cities focuses on production craft allowing anyone to come down and play their beats and receive feedback from fellow producers [...]