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October 2008 Blog Posts (57)

The Death of the Dope Boy (Say It Ain't So Clifford!)

Note: The following comments do not condone criminal lifestyle or behavior, they are only used to explain and provide the logic by which street individuals live by.

If you don't know the difference between snitching and being a responsible citizen then read below for some insight.

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In a slap in the face to all dope boys and street dudes who grew up on the music of TI, rapper T.I.P. records a commercial for the police encouraging calling into an… Continue

Added by Mumbo Sauce on October 30, 2008 at 11:30pm — No Comments

IPTV New Releases - Black Milk - Tronic

Below is a instrumental clip called Summer and Stay with me RMX

1. Long Story Short

2. Bounce

3. Give the Drummer Sum

4. Without U/Electric Ribbon (Interlude)

5. Hold It Down

6. Losing Out

7. Hell Yeah

8. Overdose

9. Reppin for U - Black Milk, Abernathy, A.

10. The Matrix

11. Try

12. Tronic Summer

13. Bond 4 Life

14. Elec… Continue

Added by mr.shadeed on October 30, 2008 at 8:34am — No Comments

The Perfect Podcasting Mic?

Podcasting is becoming a very popular means of expression for independent artists in the music business.

Podcasts can come in variety of formats from online radio stations, to broadcasts to update fans about your latest and greatest, or as a means to break a new single.

Many terrestrial (FM) radio DJs use podcasting as a way to catalog popular mixshows that they command.

This enhances their appeal, gives them additional outlets to… Continue

Added by mr.shadeed on October 29, 2008 at 10:30pm — No Comments

Indie Planet Hip-Hop Hall of Fame Discussion: Das EFX - Yes or No?

Das EFX is a duo consisting of Skoob and Krazy Drayzy who both hail from the Tri-Stae. They met at Virginia State in 1988 and started to do shows together.

"Das" standing for "Drayz and Skoob" and "EFX" is short for "effects".

They impressed EPMD at a talent show and eventually signed a record deal. What followed was their landmark debut album, Dead Serious, and the birth of their HIGHLY influential rap-style which they termed… Continue

Added by Mumbo Sauce on October 27, 2008 at 5:30pm — No Comments

Indie Planet Hip-Hop Hall of Fame Discussion: Cam'ron - Yes or No?

Camron is a product of Harlem, New York. He originally started out playing ball but always had the gift of rhyming. He started out rapping in a group Children of the Corn w/ Big L, Mase, and Bloodshed in the mid 90's. After the death of Bloodshed, he continued to pursue his rap dream after his hoop dreams fell through, and hooked up w/ Notorious B.I.G. through Ma$e.

Biggie, at the time was recovering from a car accident, and Camron… Continue

Added by Mumbo Sauce on October 27, 2008 at 4:45pm — No Comments

Hip-Hop Classics Revisited: Style Wars

In this edition of Classics Revisited, Indie Planet TV takes a step back in time to share the first hip-hop documentary, Style Wars (1982).

Style Wars the original Hip Hop Documentary now available on DVD.

This documentary shot by Henry Chalfant and Tony silver for PBS chronicles the hip-hop element of graffiti in the height of its popularity. Style Wars is shot throughout New York City during the late 70's… Continue

Added by Mumbo Sauce on October 25, 2008 at 3:00am — No Comments

Who is the Greatest Female MC of the 90's Week 1 Results

In our Indie Planet presents: Who is the Greatest Female MC of the 90's poll The Unlady like Diva Mia X, Bahamadia, and Jean Grae are in the lead and tied with 17% . Silouette of the Annex Click is holding it down with 11%, which more than likely a testiment to our large Baltimore viewerbase where she hails.

Lauryn Hill is holding it steady w/ 6% alongsie Da Brat but there is still one week remaining.

Cast your vote on the…

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Added by Mumbo Sauce on October 25, 2008 at 2:43am — No Comments

World Class Wrecking Crew Founder Releases Once Upon A Time In Compton

World Class Wrecking Crew founder Lonzo is releasing a documentary chronicling the early beginings of West Coast pioneers such as Eazy-E and Dr. Dre in his new documentary Once Upon A Time In Compton.

A must buy for any true hip-hop fan, this documentary takes us on a journey through the start of one the groups that shifted hip hop's focus to the West, NWA and tells the story of a city in South Central Los…

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Added by Mumbo Sauce on October 24, 2008 at 8:00am — No Comments

Classic or Not?? - Ja Rule Venni Vetti Vecci

Welcome to Classic or Not?? The one place online to get a critical discussion of albums that were released throughout hip-hop's history. We host these discussions Monday thru Friday on Twitter.com 1.)Sign up on Twitter com HERE

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Added by Mumbo Sauce on October 22, 2008 at 3:33pm — No Comments

New Album: Static Selektah Stick 2 the Script

Strong tracklisting for this release, definitely need to cop that and support.

Added by Mumbo Sauce on October 21, 2008 at 1:30am — No Comments

Prodigy Drops Product of the 80's

When incarcerated it is said that time stands still, so in preparation Prodigy of Mobb Deep kept his fans well fed with a new release entitled Product of the 80's. Expect more of the same solid production and P-Double gets some help on this release by Un Pacino and Big Twins.

For those hip-hop fans who missed out on the banger H.N.I.C. 2, which featured Prodigy back in that rare form that made him one of the most… Continue

Added by Mumbo Sauce on October 21, 2008 at 1:30am — No Comments

Sign up For Indie Planet TV Mobile Alerts!

Indie Planet TV readers and viewers of our blog are now able to sign up to receive the latest news direct-to-phone through signing up with a free account through Plusmo. Click on the icon above and receive the latest from the World's First Digital A&R direct to phone.…

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Added by Mumbo Sauce on October 20, 2008 at 3:30pm — No Comments

Power Moves: Rick Ross Launches Memorabilia Collection

This will become the next big trend for artists these days to capitalize on their popularity. Merchandising has been a big revenue generator for independent artists across the world. Partnering with a major memorabilia will equal huge sales spikes in merchandising when #1 singles are generated, album releases, and touring. Rick Ross made a smart decision which will become a trend that many in hip-hop begin to… Continue

Added by Mumbo Sauce on October 18, 2008 at 10:46pm — No Comments

50 Cent Jumps into Reality TV

50 Cent is expanding his empire to include reality television as the G-Unit boss launches "50 Cent: The Money and the Power" on MTV Networks. Contestants live in "Camp Curtis", a warehouse in Brooklyn where the tents they sleep in are named after New York's 5 boroughs. Miss Info, LL , Danity Kane, and G-Unit's Lloyd Banks are scheduled to make appearances in the filming.

Money and The Power Trailer

More newsworthy may be 50's collaborative…

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Added by Mumbo Sauce on October 18, 2008 at 10:37pm — No Comments

Hip Hop Chess Federation Makes Good Morning America (week of Oct 26th)

Hip-Hop Chess Federation To Be Featured on Good Morning America

Wu-Tang Clan's RZA and Traxamillion Highlighted in GMA Weekend's Profile on Hip-Hop & Chess

The Hip-Hop Chess Federation (HHCF) is proud to announce that the organization was slated to be featured on Good Morning America on the 19th, but the date has changed to the 26th of October 2008.

The Hip-Hop Chess Federation molds martial arts, chess, and… Continue

Added by Mumbo Sauce on October 18, 2008 at 10:27pm — No Comments

A VIXEN AFFAIR THE MIXTAPE VOL 2 PRESENTED BY THE RMV AND HOSTED BY DJ GLOSS: SUBMISSION INFO

The Real Muzak Vixens (combined credits include 2009 Southern Entertainment Awards Model Agency of the Year Nominee, publications such as SHOW, Source, ASIS, Sweets, S.E.A. the Magazine, websites such as HipHopDX.com, HipHopVideoModels.net, MySpaceSuperBabe.com, HipHopHoney.com, YoRaps.com, music videos such as Gorilla Zoe - Walk With A Waddle, Young Ralph ft. Wingo of Jagged Edge - Like This, Shawty Lo - Foolish Remix, B.O.B. - Haters Everywhere, and more) along with Houston Texas' Own Mixin'… Continue

Added by Real Muzak Vixens on October 16, 2008 at 11:28pm — No Comments

INTRODUCING A VIXEN AFFAIR THE MIXTAPE VOL. 2 OFFICIAL SPONSORS

INTRODUCING THE OFFICIAL SPONSORS OF VOL 2 OF ONE OF THE HOTTEST NEW MIXTAPE SERIES, A VIXEN AFFAIR THE MIXTAPE SERIES, PRESENTED BY 2009 S.E.A. MODEL AGENCY OF THE YEAR NOMINEE, REAL MUZAK VIXENS, LLC., AND DJ GLOSS, 2008 FEMALE DJ OF THE YEAR AND NOMINATED IN THE SAME CATEGORY FOR 2009.

PLEASE CLICK THE BANNERS TO VISIT SPONSORS WEBSITES

YO! RAPS

Yo! Raps is an electronic magazine original… Continue

Added by Real Muzak Vixens on October 16, 2008 at 11:27pm — No Comments

BOOK THE REAL MUZAK VIXENS FOR YOUR NEXT PROJECT!

The women of Real Muzak Vixens, LLC. (RMV) have been quickly establishing themselves as a force to be reckoned with. Within its first year of operation, RMV has acquired an impressive stable of models who are published in a plethora of reputable magazines (including The Source Magazine, SHOW Magazine, Sweets Magazine, ASIS/ASSETS Magazine, Straight Stuntin' Magazine, PlayBoy Magazine, and S.E.A. the Magazine), featured in several major music videos (including Lil Scrappy - Trash Bag Money, Yung… Continue

Added by Real Muzak Vixens on October 16, 2008 at 11:26pm — No Comments

Real Muzak Vixens has opened its doors!!! Models join now!!!

Real Muzak Vixens, owned and operated by model management and promotions extraordinaire Aundrea Jackson, will no longer manage all of its models, but instead will designate top models within the RMV who will then receive individual promotion, management and career development. Top Models will be categorized by major credits, incredible portfolios, and great work ethics. For all RMV models, the RMV will act as a liaison between clients involved with the music industry and models interested in… Continue

Added by Real Muzak Vixens on October 16, 2008 at 11:25pm — No Comments