Will Obama hold his lead? Will Hillary try and still come 1st? Edwards may come 2nd? Who are these darn Republicans? Wherever you are (yes, even you Canadians and those overseas) it is caucus time and the future leader of the US may win Iowa - or will Bloomberg try and step in…as Jon Stewart eloquently puts it, the Clusterf*ck to the White House is moving forward today. Click here for updated tracking on the Presidential hopefuls.
What do Amy Winehouse, Kanye West, Daptone Records, Mark Ronson and Sharon Jones have in common? The Dap-Kings! Catch this Brooklyn-based Northern Soul-inspired jazz-funk band live on tour with their real Queen of Daptone soul, Sharon Jones, this Winter. Check their Fusicology Tour Date Listings
VA-based rapper Skillz continued his year end tradition with a twist for 2007, releasing a video for his annual “Rap-Up.” The clip, directed by Chris Robinson, features appearances by comedians, impersonations and clips of various news events from the year past. Skillz is working on his upcoming album Million Dollar Backpack and touring Japan with The Roots. view video
NYE features photos and blogs rollin’ in…read about the Kiss N Grind LA event Prince was at and how wonderful Philly really is. Cheers to ‘08!
Ever since sound recordings were made part of copyright law in 1972, The American Federation of Musicians (AFM) has been trying to get a royalty for performers when music is played on over-the-air AM/FM radio. With the introduction of the Performance Rights Act, our time has finally come to obtain a performance right in sound recordings. This will not be an easy fight. The broadcasters are very powerful. That’s why we urge you to send a letter to your representatives in Congress here so that they will know that a musician who is their constituent will be affected by this legislation. To learn more about the performance rights campaign, go to www.musicfirstcoalition.org
DON CHEADLE IN OAKLAND
On Saturday December 22nd, Black Dot Artists, Inc celebrated 11 years of cultural arts programming with acclaimed actor Don Cheadle in Oakland benefiting the nonprofit’s development of a cultural district in West Oakland. In his first public appearance in Oakland, Cheadle engaged in a lively conversation with Black Dot Artists’ Chief Creative Officer Marcel Diallo. Full Story…
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Fusicology featured in January’s Vapors Magazine as well as on Creative Criss Cross
Publication Committed to Documenting Emerging Music and Culture Releases Its Golden Issue… Available on Newsstands and iTunes. Since 1998, The FADER has been the first to give early coverage to artists such as The White Stripes and Outkast, and the first to place Kanye West, The Strokes, and MIA on its cover. To add to the celebration, The FADER has also partnered with eMusic to offer 50 free anthems by artists who have helped define the magazine. Download @ emusic.com/thefader
GAME REBELLION & J.PERIOD: “SEARCHING FOR RICK RUBIN" PUNK ROCK MEETS HIP HOP!
Always one step ahead of the curve, Mixtape King J.Period is back with a groundbreaking new remix project--this time alongside fellow Brooklynites and rising hip hop/punk rock stars, Game Rebellion. "Searching for Rick Rubin" combines LIVE re-recordings of classics with hard-hitting remixes. LISTEN on IMEEM | FREE DOWNLOAD
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The hilarious flick, Perfect Holiday, with Morris Chestnut, Gabrielle Union, Queen Latifah, Katt Williams, Faizon Love, Terrence Howard, Charles Murphy and more | view trailer & ecard
Now #35 on iTunes! Causes 1: Darfur Charity Album with exclusive tracks from Black Keys, Bright Eyes, The Cure, The Shins, Spoon & more | Order Now
The Flaunt/Hennessy mansion party brought out several celebrities including Bill Maher, Young Jeezy, Sal Masekela & Spinderella while Prince’s resident DJ Rashida killed em with soul classics and R&B grooves.
The next day on Saturday, Southern California was represented well at the Alliance for Lupus Research Walk for Dilla. The “Jay Walkers” team was an outstanding success! Our team raised over $2,300 totaling over $78,000 in total just for SoCal. There is still time to donate, click here to learn more | View Photos
That next night Alicia Keys performed to just a couple hundred people at a private J Records release party at a sound stage near Downtown LA. She was impeccable as she sung songs from her many hit albums. It was a great weekend in La La Land indeed
The Hip Hop Honors in New York last week were phenomenal! Read the review from DJ Spinderella herself plus highlights from the show, red carpet and countless afterparties! more…
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