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From ESPN:Rutgers' receiver Tiquan Underwood (7) celebrates his touchdown with teammate Kenny Britt against Buffalo during the second quarter at Rutgers Stadium, Piscataway, N.J. Thursday, Aug.30, 2007. Rutgers defeated Buffalo, 38-3.(AP Photo/Rich Schultz)August 30, 2007

Most of us from GW rep New Jersey like it or not. Nevertheless, Rutgers is the only Division I college football team for the Tri-State Area. Applaud the program. Lets make our name known ladies and gentlemen.

AVENUE A SKATEBOARD ART SHOW THURSDAY AUGUST 30TH, 5:30-9:30PM

Avenue.A Japanese Restaurant Gallery 103 Avenue A Bet. 6th & 7th St. NYC
Thursday Aug 30th 5:30-9:30pm
Group Skateboard Art Show

Over 30 Artists
40 Decks Painted
2 for 1 Drinks 6-8pm

BIGUPS TO MY HOMEGIRL ANJI FOR THE HEADS UP

WAX POETICS RECORD RELEASE PARTY FOR EAST OF UNDERGROUND. BEATS BY DJ SPINNA AND AMIR OF KON & AMIR WEDNESDAY AUGUST 29TH 7PM TO MIDNIGHT

INFO FROM BROOKLYN BODEGA:
WAXPOETICS RECORD RELEASE PARTY
WEDNESDAY, AUG 29TH

Join Wax Poetics on Wednesday, August 29, for the East of Underground release party. East of Underground, an ultra-rare album of sweet-soul covers by American soldiers recorded in 1971, is the first release on the Wax Poetics Records label. The event features DJs Spinna (Beyond Real) and Amir (Kon & Amir; BBE).

Wednesday, August 29
From 7pm until midnight
ReBar (147 Front Street, Brooklyn, NY)
Take the F train to York Street or the A/C to High Street

Be sure to check out the Wax Poetics Record Rundown broadcasting live directly after the party, and every Wednesday night, from midnight until 2am on East Village Radio.

THIS IS WHY YOU'RE NOT....HOT THAT IS....

pic taken from highsnobietySo I saw these a couple of weeks ago on certain college dropout…word up these shits is ugly as hell. I don't care if there Japanese or some sort of new age fashion that's allegedly before its time. Shit is just ugly..matter of fact it ain't ugly its OOGLY. Are the straps supposed to commemorate the aniversary of velcro S&M straps? Will there be a Netherlands colorway in honor of there legalized prostitution? Or will this match Kanyeezy's straight jacket when they boot him off to the mental institution once the man eventually can successfully blackmail him in retaliation for their "W" doesn't like black people remark?
I'm a a hater? Nah- joint's is just ugly. Please don't emulate something cause your idol rocks it…I implore you to think with some common sense and no, not the emcee.

WORD OF ADVICE...

Not Hip-Hop related but here's something to remember:

FILIPINO MEN GOSSIP MORE THAN ALL WOMEN COMBINED.

just so you know....

BLACK AUGUST SHOWCASE FEATURING: DEAD PREZ,TALIB KWEIL,MOS DEF,SAIGON THIS SUNDAY AUGUST 26TH-NOKIA THEATRE TIMES SQUARE

TAKEN FROM MXGM.COM: The Black August Hip Hop Project strives to promote human rights though supporting and influencing the global development of Hip Hop culture. By facilitating exchanges between international communities where Hip Hop is a vital part of youth culture, we promote awareness about the social and political issues that affect our global communities.

Our vision is to bring culture and politics together and to allow them to naturally evolve into a unique Hip Hop consciousness that informs our collective struggle for a more just, equitable and human world.


2007 is the tenth year that the Black August Hip Hop Project has been putting on benefit concerts to assist and support our Political Prisoners. The venue for 2007 is an indication of just how large the event has become: The Nokia Theater, which is located at 1515 Braodway, at 44th Street and Times Square, in New York City!

To puchase tickets go to the Nokia Theatre Box Office or ticketmaster.

DJ STATIK AT APT TONITE ALONGSIDE RICH MEDINA

Guerrilla::Words extended fam Dj Statik of the Illvibe Collective will be joining the incomprable Rich Medina for his weekly APT event, "Little Ricky's Rib Shack." FYI, this is the most packed Wednesday night you will ever see (on a regular basis to boot) so come early! Statik, also the tour dj for Bahamadia and Beat Society's Hezekiah is definitely one of those rare talents from the City of Brotherly Love, Illadelph. For those unfamiliar with him his Afrobeat,Soul,Breaks and Hip-Hop sets are not to be missed. Go buy this man a drink cause he deserves it! Soon after he will be on a plane to the Czech Republic spinning at the Hip-Hop Kemp festival so don't miss out!

Wednesday, August 22nd
Li'l Ricky's Rib Shack
@ APT (419 W 13th St, NYC)
With Rich Medina
special guest
DJ Statik (Illvibe Collective, Bahamadia, Hezekiah)

MILES DAVIS TRIBUTE ALBUM FEATURING JOINT FROM NAS

FROM MILES-DAVIS.COM: Part tribute and part rejuvenation project, Evolution Of The Groove brings Miles Davis, the jazz trumpeter and composer responsible for Bitches Brew, Birth of the Cool, Kind of Blue and many other classics, back to the fore. A precursor to the 6-CD box set Miles Davis: The Complete On The Corner Sessions, the Evolution Of The Groove remix EP premieres tracks with rapper Nas on vocals and his father Olu Dara on trumpet, Carlos Santana's guitar mastery, and an A-list contemporary music ensemble consisting of Miles's nephew Vince Wilburn, Jr. on drums and programming, and bassist Charley Drayton (Rolling Stones, Iggy Pop, Divinyls) with co-production by jazz funk legend Lenny White (Return To Forever).

This five-song EP draws from five different Miles Davis albums, providing a unique context for his landmark recordings of the '50s, '60s and '70s in today's contemporary marketplace. The EP takes off with "Freddie Freeloader," a previously unreleased snippet of riffing and studio chatter between Miles and his producer Irving Townshend in 1959. Nas appears on 1966's "Freedom Jazz Dance (Evolution Of The Groove)," and his verses manage to perfectly complement Davis's horn. The centerpiece of the set "It's About That Time" shines with Carlos Santana on guitar - a satisfying blend of Miles's music and modern beats. "Honky Tonk" serves up raw funk, setting up the closing piece "Black Satin" from the funk orchestra sessions for On The Corner. Evolution Of The Groove is an elegant tribute to the legacy of Miles and just one more achievement demonstrating why Miles is a jazz master and still the man for every generation.

NEW VIDEO: "HOT THING" -TALIB KWELI FEAT. WILL.I.AM

Before I start, I always have in the back of my head what witty,snappy comments other blogs say about a new music video-then I try my best not to sound like them bitches...
anyway, thanks to Illmeezy for telling me this video dropped...Initially hearing that Kweli bit off the HP commercials seemed kinda gay. After seeing the actual video I have to make a retraction and admit it was well put together. I'm glad the name in the middle of 'equality' is branching off and just making music not expected of him. Keep up the good work and give me my damn Blackstar album already. Yes I heard the interviews but nevertheless-give me another one!

HI TEK'S HI-TEKNOLOGY 3 TO BE RELEASED THIS NOVEMBER

TAKEN FROM BABYGRANDE PRESS RELEASE:

Hi-Tek returns to the boards for November’s Hi-Teknology 3:Underground Super producer shines a light on the most promising up and comingindependent talent With 2006’s Hi-Teknology 2: The Chip, Hi-Tek cemented his stature as one of today’s most innovative and critically acclaimed producers. Less than a year later, Tek has committed to turning heads towards some of today’s most gifted up and comers.

With career artist scans approaching 600,000+ units and a production
track record including a who’s who of today’s hottest acts (50 Cent,Talib Kweli, Snoop Dogg, The Game, Busta Rhymes, Lloyd Banks, Common & more), Hi-Teknology 3: Underground promises to usher in the next wave of talent, with a little help from some soon to be announced A-listers as well.

Hi-Teknology 3: Underground in stores November 20th, 2007!

CLASSIC VIDEO-GHOSTFACE "COBRA CLUTCH"

If you never seen this video before-I won't blame you. It never got any rotation in the first place. "Cobra Clutch" is the track off of Wu-Tang's The Swarm LP and shined as the most memorable track on the album. Shit is hard!

LITTLE BROTHER LISTENING PARTY@CAROLINE DISTRIBUTION OFFICES WED AUGUST 22ND 5PM

THANKS TO SKYZOO ON THE INFO C/O ABB RECORDS
LITTLE BROTHER LISTENING SESSION WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 22ND IN NYC

Formed in 2001 at North Carolina Central University in Durham, NC, Little Brother has become one of the premier names in soulful hip-hop. With influences that range from the expressive boom bap of A Tribe Called Quest to the rugged back and forth chemistry of EPMD, the group's members, Phonte and Big Pooh, have become essential names in hip-hop circles worldwide. Nearly two years since the release of their critically acclaimed sophomore album The Minstrel Show, they return with Getback, a slim and trim 11 track album slated for release this fall on ABB Records.

We would like to invite you to the official listening session for LB's highly anticipated third album, Getback next Wednesday, August 22nd at the Caroline Distribution offices located at 101 6th Ave (at Grand) at 5pm. Please click on the link below for more information and to RSVP. Don't miss your opportunity to preview the album before it is released!

RSVP HERE: http://www.abbrecords1.com/nyc/lb_inv.html

QUASI-ENEMY TEES FROM STONES THROW

Don't know if this an offical collabo, but seeing Quasimoto in the PE crosshairs is funny and I would actually rock this joint. To see a list of retail stores and websites go to STONES THROW.

CLASSIC VIDEO: ORGANIZED KONFUSION - FUDGE PUDGE

If someone from around my way today told me that they loved this track, I would tell them they're full of shit. Thing is, growing up around a heavy amount of Hip-Hop listeners during my school days, the majority of tracks they would be bumping would be either West Coast G-Funk or East Coast hardcore. A song like "Fudge Pudge" was not in anyone's rotation in my age range. This came out when I was in the fifth grade so making substantial critical analysis on my peers' music choice may not be the best idea in the world. But when Hip-hop was in its so-called "critical peak," I personally felt that if you were ignorant to the fact-you did not exist. So the track consisting of Prince Po, a heavier Pharaoh Monch & an up and comer by the name of Omar Credle would blend hard,authoritative rhymes with a more serene,blunt exhaling jazz loop. For those who recognize- ENJOY! For those listening for the first time-understand why we hate the state of music generally speaking.

VOTE SKYZOO FOR HOT 97'S TOP 10 MCS POLL!

TAKEN FROM THE SKYZOO PRESS RELEASE: In the search to name the top 10 emcees in the business, Peter Rosenberg & HOT 97 have created a list of the top emcees in the game today.Among the 25 contenders are:
Jay-Z,Nas,Andre 3000, Lil' Wayne,Jadakiss,
Saigon,Papoose,Joell Ortiz etc.

But most notably our peoples-SKYZOO!

VOTE FOR SKYZOO @ WWW.HOT97.COM

The top 10 with the highest percentage will be named top 10 in the game!

NOTE*SKYZOO IS THE ONLY UNSIGNED ARTIST ON THIS LIST.



COMMENTARY: In all honesty, with all the signed artists and veterans, do they really give a rat's ass if they're on this list or not? Support Guerrilla::Words affiliate Skyzoo mainly on the fact that its more of a good look for him than these established artists. I know y'all agree-support INDEPENDANT HIP-HOP! On a side note: PAUL ROSENBERG IS A COOL CAT MAINLY CAUSE ON HIS SHOW IF YOU HAVENT HEARD IT ALREADY, PLAYS AND SUPPORTS MANY INDEPENDANT ARTISTS ESP WHAT MANY MIGHT CALL BACKPACK RAP-ON A STATION SUCH AS WQHT-THE #1 HIP HOP RADIO STATION IN AMERICA THATS A BIG FUCKING DEAL.

KICKSCLUSIVE RELEASE PARTY FEATURING: LARGE PRO/JOELL ORTIZ/PRINCE PAUL SAT.AUGUST 17TH @STUDIO B BROOKLYN. FREE WITH RSVP

KICKSCLUSIVE ISSUE NO.15 RELEASE PARTY

MAIN ROOM
featuring live performances by

LARGE PRO
JOEL ORTIZ
PATTY DUKES & REPHSTAR
SVENGALI BROTHERS featuring IRON SOLOMON plus SURPRISE PERFORMANCES

dj sets by
PRINCE PAUL
DJ SOUL
DJ JEDI

IN THE CHANDELIER ROOM
DANCEHALL REGGAE MADNESS
hosted by
RICE and PEAS
DJ Shortman (Hot 97 / Wha Gwaan Radio)
DJ Gravy (Iration Soundz)
Kapone & Weed Cologne (Hotta Wednesdays)
& A Special LIVE performance by Jahdan (Noble Society, Lustre Kings)


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DJ SPINNA AT THE HUDSON HOTEL MONDAY AUG 27TH, 6-10PM

TAKEN FROM GIANT STEP A cornerstone of Hip-Hop's late 90's indie-uprise, DJ Spinna made much of his first impression on listeners as the musical background of his group The Jigmastas (having released an impressive slew of 12" singles on his then self-run label Beyond Real during this time) as well as providing the canvas for an array of that era’s lyrical giants. As an emcee in New York City, if you didn’t have a Spinna production under your belt, well, you just hadn’t accomplished all there was to accomplish. Everyone from Mos Def, Talib Kweli to Pharaohe Monch boasted Spinna beats to prove their worth to the scene. At the height of indie-kingpin Rawkus Records heyday, Spinna was in demand, also churning out timeless classics of the era from the likes of J-Live, Mr. Complex and The Polyrhythm Addicts (his all-too-brief collabo-group with Apani B., Shaabam Sadeeq and Complex), who recently released their excelent Break Glass... LP earlier this year.

Vincent "DJ Spinna" Williams obsessively collects for his extensive vinyl library and pursues the full range of his roots (Funk, Soul and Jazz), foundation (Hip-Hop) and future (Electronic/Dance music) with no restraints.

Join us for the eighth Monday evening boogie in our Private Park series with 4 hours of grooves provided by DJ Spinna.

PUMA/YO! MTV RAPS KICKS FEATURING BIG DADDY KANE,MC SHAN,DOUG E. FRESH & ED LOVER AND DR.DRE

Honestly, I lived off of Yo! MTV Raps. Being confined to my suburban house and nowhere to go, Yo! replaced my Saturday morning cartoons and took over my thoughts at family parties as I wanted to rush home to catch the late night Friday editions. So as sneakers companies have been doing their usual "tribute" kicks, Puma commissoned a line of Yo! sneakers for those who reminsce -My God!

From top to bottom: Big Daddy Kane, MC Shan, Doug E. Fresh, Ed Lover & Dr. Dre(taken from high snobiety)

PRESS RELEASE FOR THE NEW LITTLE BROTHER ALBUM "THE GET BACK" COMING IN SEPTEMBER!

I got put on to Little Brother by my Organic Thoughts fam(specifically Fraze & El Gambina in '02/'03) Obvious alliances through the Justice League and our very own Illmind continue are nepotistic ways but one cannot deny that Phonte and Rapper Big Pooh are no joke. LB is one of those rare talents that can work with people Bun B, Lil Wayne, & Dj Drama as well as work on the other side of the fence with artists such as Kanye West, Talib Kweli & Mos Def. Mark your calendars for The Get Back- Illmeezy's produced single, "Good Clothes" is circulating as we speak on myspace.

From Press Release b/w Okayplayer:

Oakland, CA, August 9, 2007 – Nearly two years since the release of their critically acclaimed sophomore album The Minstrel Show, North Carolina’s Little Brother returns with Getback, a slim and trim 11 track album slated for release this fall on ABB Records.

The new album features production from Illmind, Hi-Tek, Nottz, Denaun Porter and 9th Wonder, as well as guest shots from Lil’ Wayne (the playful “Breakin My Heart”) and fellow Hall of Justus family members Jozeemo and Darien Brockington, (the bittersweet thump of ‘That Ain’t Love’ and the vibrant ‘Two Step Blues’ respectively).... for more go to Okayplayer.

BLACK SHEEP HOSTED BY RALPH MCDANIELS @MAHONEY PARK-STATEN ISLAND 7PM WED AUGUST 15TH

TAKEN FROM CITY PARKS FOUNDATION:Charter members of the “Native Tongues” family, Black Sheep debuted with one of the best hip-hop albums of the early ‘90s: A Wolf In Sheep’s Clothing. Full of witty rhymes, imaginative beats and hilarious, self-mocking skits, the album featured singles like “Flavor Of The Month” and “The Choice Is Yours,” both of which went to the top of the rap charts. Black Sheep’s triumphant new album, 8WM/Novakane, came out at the end of 2006.

Cost: FREE!

COUPLE OF FLICKS FROM RAW ELEMENTS SHOWCASE LAST SUNDAY AUG. 12TH

Sickrock cutting it up
Unkle Chip with his infamous turntable trash talk
DJ MPOS holding it down Primo style for Encite & Verb
Encite & Ron Verbal, back like crack on the mic

Raw Elements is a showcase held every month at Fusion Ti, a bubble tea house in Edison, NJ. Regardless of all the New York events GW/The Elite Camp does, at the end of the day we rep N.J. all day. We especially feel that we have to give back to the Asian and Filipino communities because there indeed is a lack of Hip-Hop in the younger generation, wheras previously everyone was either a b-boy, emcee,dj, or graf writer. Not as prevalent as it was in the past, Unkle Chip and Sickrock did a showcase/tutorial session, followed by a performance by Encite & Ron Verbal just to "bring it back" to say the least. As well the singer/songwriters held it down including, Matteo, Matt Sia & Jay Legaspi on the showcase tip in addition to spoken word poets...THANKS TO SHEENA ON THE PICTURES.

RAW ELEMENTS SHOWCASE@FUSION TI, SUNDAY AUGUST 12TH FEATURING: JAY LEGASPI/ENCITE/SICKROCK/UNKLE CHIP

Once again we bless Jersey and Encite actually does a showcase after how long..hahah... $5 cover goes to Elijah's Promise soup kitchen in New Brunswick NJ

COMMON #1 ALBUM IN THE COUNTRY

Image/Info taken from okayplayer.com
THE PEOPLE HAVE SPOKEN: RAP ARTIST COMMON ACHIEVES FIRST CAREER #1 ON BILLBOARD ALBUM CHART WITH FINDING FOREVER

Santa Monica, CA August 8, 2007 – On his 7th album, Finding Forever, Grammy winning rap superstar Common hits the jackpot, scoring his first career #1 on the Billboard Album Chart.

The G.O.O.D. Music/Geffen Records album scanned 155,329 in its first week, 32,187 more than the next best selling title. Common’s previous best ranking on the chart was #2 for 2005’s BE. Like BE, Finding Forever has fellow Chicagoan Kanye West in the role as executive producer. Guest artists on the album include West, Lily Allen, will.i.am, D’Angelo, and Gang Starr’s DJ Premier. Along with production by West; will.i.am and the late Detroit legend J. Dilla (So Far To Go) produce tracks.
FOR MORE ON THIS PRESS RELEASE HERES THE LINK

Commentary:
If you're like a lot of us in the gw camp, we've been fans of Common ever since Can I borrow A Dollar dropped many moons ago. Recently we posted the "Ressurrection" video to emphasize the appreciation. Regardless as longtime fans, you seem to get a sense(ha!) of pride when after seven(symbolism?) albums Com finally lands the #1 album in the nation. Yes you have to factor in the time frame with no major Pop artist dropping anything significant but regardless the feeling is very much a breath of fresh air… So with everything going on with him especially his upcoming role in American Gangster, the backpacker favorite has done good.

This post is best suited for fans of: Com's guest spot on Blackstar's "Respiration," The Soundbombing II lead single "1-9-9-9," & especially those who knew him as Common Sense-C'mon really what did that rock band who orginally had that name do?

DUEPAYER.COM SPOTLIGHT ON AUGUST GUERRILLA::WORDS SHOWCASE 8/7/07

DUEPAYER.COM

Our homie Shawn came through last Tuesday night for the Guerrilla::Words Showcase and did an entry along with an mpeg and flicks of the event. Big up to everyone who came by especially Brkn English, Elus & Aftahlife and the Rebel Gentlemen camp who blessed as always. In addition big shout out to Why-G for holding it down as well...

ELITE CAMP'S UNKLE CHIP & JAY JUNG @ MANHATTA THURSDAY AUGUST 9TH 10PM NO COVER

HEZEKIAH FT. BILAL "LOOKING UP"

Check the new Hezekiah video, "Looking Up" featuring the incomprable Bilal Oliver. Hez is on Soulspazm/Rawkus label and is one of the main representatives of the widely known producer showcases, Beat Society. We had Hezekiah come to the now defunct Guerrilla::Words radio about a year ago & I can vouch this dude is very strong willed.

Ironman the Movie

According to URB, the new Ironman movie staring Robert Downey, Jr. and directed by Jon Favreau, will actually feature Ghostface, aka Dennis Coles as a shady Sheik who may or may not help Ironman in his quest against evil. Ironman has just become the most anticipated movie ever!!!

http://www.urb.com/permalink/1166/Exclusive:-Ghostface-