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The love affair with boost mobile’s rock corps continues, now it’s time to hook up one lucky ML reader with some swag. Just send an e-mail with Boost Mobile Rock Corps in the subject to with your name & mailing address, even if you don’t win, sign up to see a dope exclusive concert in you area..for doing volunteer work, I think that’s a win in itself.

Here is what the prize consists of:

• “Got 2 Give 2 Get” T-shirt
• Poster autographed by Rick Ross
• Young Jeezy – The Inspiration CD
• USDA – “White Girl” CD single
• Cornerstone Mixtape
• Suite 903 | DJ Moni
• USDA Bandana
• Boost Mobile Rockcorps cinch bag

winner announced June 9th.

edit: Bumping this to the top.

edit numero 2: last call folks! 

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In order to ensure yourself a fun, safe experience at whatever summer music festival you may be attending…

#1 – Don’t throw shit at T.I.

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cPl64pr0vzI[/youtube]

#2 – Don’t throw shit at Akon.

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G-ZNh9MKA7Y[/youtube] [The years of my youth spent as a wrestling fan allow me to add that the technical name for Akon’s maneuver is a Fireman’s-Carry-into-a-Faceplant.] Sphere: Related Content

(I just got this in, breaking news!) ..and

• Are free at 4pm TODAY.
• Want to meet Young Jeezy.
• Would like to go to a Young Jeezy show for free; then:

 

go to www.BoostMobileRockCorps.com to register!
Boost Mobile RockCorps (BMRC), the national youth volunteerism movement that since 2005 has motivated more than 19,000 young people to get involved and help their communities, is partnering with non-profit organizations to plan more than 175 volunteer projects in major metropolitan areas around the U.S. this year. In exchange for contributing four hours of community service, volunteers will receive tickets to signature Boost Mobile RockCorps concerts in their area.
BMRC 2007 kicked off in Atlanta in mid-April with a diverse roster of volunteer projects and partnerships involving local Atlanta youth that will culminate with the unprecedented concert event at the Fox Theatre on June 9 featuring chart-toping recording artists Young Jeezy, Busta Rhymes, Rick Ross and more. The concert will reward 3,000 hard-working local youth who have volunteered four hours of community service through BMRC to earn tickets to this ultra-exclusive event.
                                                                                                                 WHEN & WHERE:
Wednesday, May 23, 4:00 to 8:00 p.m.
100 Flat Shoals Avenue
Register NOW at www.BoostMobileRockCorps.com for this volunteer event with Young Jeezy!

if you may remember HM and I did RockCorps last year in DC, the concert was well worth the work, where I got to tell Ghost & his manager about the site. It’s a great program, ML approved.

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ML contributor Patrick sent in the following report:

Talib took the stage to a cold audience, William Tell and Sugarcult didn’t do a very good job of warming up the crowd.It didn’t take long for the energy of the crowd to pick up and everyone in the bowl was on their feet, despite the fact that UMCP decided it would be a good idea to chain together chairs on the floor. He took us back with a lot of old school beats and some ridiculous freestyles.

Check out the whole gallery from the show by clicking the following picture;

The remaining dates including tonight are:

04/27 – Morgantown, WV – West Virginia University
04/28 – Rochester, NY – University of Rochester
04/29 – New Haven, CT – Toad’s Place 05/01 Albany, NY – SUNY Albany (W/ Ne-Yo, Yung Joc, Juelz Santana, Ben Folds, and Cartel).
05/03 – Columbus, OH – Lifestyles Community Pavilion
05/04 – Athens, OH – Ohio University
05/05 – Providence, RI – Johnson and Wales University
05/06 – Birch Hill, NY – University at Albany – VCMT VILLAGE ONLY

All dates are with Talib Kweli, Sugarcult, and William Tell unless otherwise noted.

For more info check the Tour Website.

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WHO: DMC, Chuck D, Rob Swift, Buckshot, DJ Second Nature, Grand Wizard Theodore, Large Professor, 88 Keys, DJ Hapa, DJ Jab and Dru Ha (Drew Friedman)

WHAT: The first in New York, GC Sessions is a new music based initiative featuring informative, provocative and fun discussions and tutorials geared to aid musicians. In addition, there will be performances from the top participants throughout the evening.

WHEN: Thursday, April 26th 6pm-9:30pm
WHERE: Guitar Center
25 West 14th Street
Free and Open to the Public

Its things like this that make me want to live in New York City.

out.

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So it’s Tuesday and I’m still recovering from having a ridiculous amount of fun at the Bonde Do Role show in Buffalo. You can’t categorize their music as any single genre because its made up of an orgy of sounds ranging from hip hop to pop. There was crazy dancing/singing/yelling/screaming/random humping. I took some d-rate photos, click the photo to see more (I need to holla at some photography lessons, even though I took some). If they are stopping by wherever you may be and you want some crazy music in your life, be sure to check them out. More info including their tour schedule is at their MySpace. Their album drops on itunes this month and a little after that in the physical world!

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Everybody loves a good true hip-hop show, you can’t go wrong with A-Plus of Hieroglyphics/ Souls of Mischief. He is going to be touring in support of his debut solo album My Last Good Dead. Joining him on the tour will be the likes of Masta Ace, Wordsworth, DJ Flo Fader, Bukue One, iCON the Mic King, and Zeph & Azeem.

The Dates are:

 

Friday April 13 Nashville, TN @ The Rutledge
Saturday April 14 Atlanta, GA @ A3C Festival held at The Loft
Sunday April 15 Johnson City, TN @ The Hideaway
Wednesday April 18 Brooklyn, NY @ Southpaw
Thursday April 19 Ottawa, ON @ Heaven
Friday April 20 Killington, VT @ Tabu / The Outback
Saturday April 21 Hamilton, ON @ Pepper Jack Cafe
Sunday April 22 Ann Arbor, MI @ Blind Pig
Monday April 23 Chicago, IL @ Abbey Pub
Tuesday April 24 Milwaukee, WI @ The Stonefly
Thursday April 26 Asheville, NC @ The Emerald Lounge
Friday April 27 Wilmington, NC @ The Soapbox
Saturday April 28 Chapel Hill, NC @ Signal Fest held at Cat’s Cradle�
Sunday April 29 Greenville, SC @ The Handlebar
Monday April 30 New Orleans, LA @ The Howlin Wolf
Tuesday May 1 Jacksonville, FL @ Thee Imperial
Wednesday May 2 Fort Lauderdale, FL @ Roxanne’s
Thursday May 3 Orlando, FL @ The Firestone
Friday May 4 Tampa, FL @ The Orpheum

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Following up on my earlier post about Disco D’s untimely death, I got this in the e-mail:

Please join us in celebrating the life & legend of respected producer, remixer,
DJ, inspiration & friend to many

David Shayman
known to most as
Disco D
1980-2007

DISCO D Tribute
Feb 21st
Studio B
259 Banker St

SPANKROCK LIVE
DJ FUNK
DJ ASSAULT
STRETCH ARMSTRONG
ANNALYZE
DEREK PLASLAIKO
w/ hosts
LAUREN FLAX & OXY COTTONTAIL

10pm-4am
$10

ALL PROCEEDS GO TO Neutral-Zone

Please join us in celebrating the Legacy of David Shayman
aka
DISCO D

You might be gone, but you will never be forgotten.

hopefully any of you in NYC will make it out to this very solid tribute show. Here is the location of the venue.

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Its 40 mins before the show and here it goes. My predicted……not necessarily hopeful, winners for the awards that have no bearing on the music I listen to.

RECORD OF THE YEAR- Mary J Blige (Be Without You)

It’ll be no suprise to any of us. I mean shit was on the radio for like 300 weeks right? She will cry in her acceptance speech. Dr. Dre will be thanked.

ALBUM OF THE YEAR- Dixie Chicks (Taking the Long Way)

It will happen and it will be the most political (yet still southern girl next door) acceptance speech you have ever heard. Dr. Dre may not be thanked.

SONG OF THE YEAR- James Blunt (You’re Beautiful)

I hated this one and I really think Corinne Bailey Ray should win this one. But she won’t. Standard acceptance speech. Timbaland may be shouted out (just a feeling).

BEST NEW ARTIST- Corinne Bailey Ray

She’ll get it, she deserves it, but all the non-VH1 Soul viewers will wonder who the hell she is. Bjork will be thanked.

BEST FEMALE R&B VOCAL PERFORMANCE- MJB (Be Without You)

She held that note on the end for a while. Mary got this shit. I mean come on its not like “Ring The Alarm” was the best vocal performance. India Arie will be shouted out.

BEST R&B ALBUM- Prince (3121)

Its tough competition, but Prince will take this one. The words Peace and Love will be mentioned in his acceptance speech. His outfit will be outrageous. God will be thanked.

BEST POP PERFORMANCE BY A DUO OR GROUP WITH VOCAL- Death Cab For Cutie (I Will Follow You Into the Dark)

Indie heads will go crazy for this and then angry. Soon their fans will be split up by new fans, and those who “liked them before they got big.” Fall Out Boy all over again. Random Indie Execs will be thanked.

BEST POP VOCAL ALBUM- James Blunt (Back To Bedlam)

A crime will be committed twice tonight. The crime? Giving James Blunt an award. No one should be thanked.

BEST ROCK ALBUM- Red Hot Chilli Peppers (Stadium Arcadium)

I thought the album was kinda weak. But Neil Young has enough acclaim. George Clinton will be thanked.

BEST ROCK PERFORMANCE BY A DUO OR GROUP WITH VOCAL- The Fray (How to Save a Life)

Another one of those songs that was on the radio for 10,000 weeks. ________ from marketing will be thanked.

BEST ROCK SOLO VOCAL PERFORMANCE- I Have NO IDEA!

It will either be Tom Petty or Neil Young. The winner will be decided by MORTAL KOMBAT! Shao Khan will be thanked.

BEST RAP SOLO PERFORMANCE- T.I. (What You Know)

Its not like Mos Def or Lupe Fiasco is gonna win. God and Dj Drama will be shouted out. One member of his crew will be wearing this.

BEST RAP/SUNG COLLABORATION- Justin Timberlake ft. T.I. (My Love)

All the rest of the nominees are club bangers, sex manuals, or Jay-Z features. Plus… this shit was hot. Timberland will be thanked and may even take the mic.

All the Country Awards will be taken by the Dixie Chicks (Political Move) and maybe one will go to Bon Jovi (who sings country now?).

Hell do I know about gospel?

Its starting soon. Lets see how I do…

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I guess some of you have decided to cop the bootleg of this album. For those of you that didn’t, dont. This is a terrible follow-up to the Black Album and, frankly, its a bad Jay-Z album in general. I won’t name specifics (besides the previously named) but this is an album full of weak production and nursery rhymes (with the exception of a few songs). It hurts me to say this because this man is one of my favorite MC’s (at one point he was my favorite). Incidentally the Black Republican joint with Nas is pretty good, guess he saved his good shit for other people’s albums. If your looking to get into Jay-Z do not choose this as your first taste. I should go buy dynasty again…………

Yesterday I copped this shit from Borders (my workplace) and to tell the truth its pretty good. There are definately some classic tracks on this and I think the whole concert is well recorded. The only problem is Ghost’s hypemen often smother the voice of the wally king. Trife was never that loud when I saw him.

Also waiting on that new Ghostface studio album More Fish. Looks like another heat rock. Add that to my wishlist.

Oh yeah official ML Hip-Hop wish-list coming soon!

done.

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