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Audio Alchemy Seeks to Bring Back the DJ in Hip-Hop Culture

Came across some info regarding Audio Alchemy and their upcoming lineup of world class legendary DJs performing with live musicians from late February through April 24th. Hope their filming these concerts, because none of these DJs disappoint live at all!

Added by Mumbo Sauce on February 15, 2010 at 2:19pm — No Comments

Shaka Pitts Launches #Music Mondays Tonight at 5 Seasons, Baltimore, MD

Shaka Pitts, The Spitters Club general and host of Spitts Mcman Radio has launched Music Mondays starting tonight at the 5 Seasons on Guilford Ave. In an effort to restore the craft of live performance for the Baltimore hip hop scene and beyond, Music Mondays will be hosted every 1st and 3rd Monday.

There is a $5.00 cover charge…

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Added by Mumbo Sauce on February 15, 2010 at 2:13pm — No Comments

Kidz in the Hall Hit the Road in Support of "Crowd Control" Tour

Kidz In The Hall Hit the road in support of their "CROWD CONTROL" Tour:

With 88-Keys, Donnis, & Izza Kizza

Confirmed Dates are as follows:

Sunday, Feb 28, 2010 - Highline Ballroom, New York NY

Thursday, March 4, 2010 - Rams Head, Baltimore MD

Friday, March 5, 2010 - Alley Katz, Richmond VA

Saturday, March 6, 2010 - Norva, Norfolk VA

Monday, March 8, 2010 - 930…

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Added by Mumbo Sauce on February 15, 2010 at 2:08pm — No Comments

Touch Yo!Self - Get Familiar with The Kenny Burns Show

Longtime entertainment industry vet, tastemaker, and mentor to a young Kanye West, Kenny Burns is expanding his reach by launching The Kenny Burns Show. Join him and co-hosts, "MJ for 3", CEO of Groundrush Media, and Eileen "The Dominicana" from NYC as they take on the latest topics and discuss from their own unique perspectives.

The show is hosted by BeehiveFM.com.

Find out the meaning of TOUCH YO!Self, KENfucianism and many… Continue

Added by Mumbo Sauce on February 4, 2010 at 7:00am — No Comments

Party with the Redskins and More at Club b.e.d. Miami Beach 2/5/10

Music by DJ SNS and shouts to Corey Gunz for getting a Super Bowl check, wouldn't expect to see him perform at an event like this -

Added by Mumbo Sauce on February 3, 2010 at 10:52pm — No Comments

In Stores Now: Oddisee "Traveling Man"

Traveling Man is a new release that was dropped in late January and will be pressed up on limited edition vinyl press-up on 2/23. The album is an instrumental album that was produced during Oddisee's stay in different cities.

Oddisee's Traveling Man is available digitally today via Mello Music Group.

Listen to three joints from the album below:…

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Added by Mumbo Sauce on February 3, 2010 at 10:23pm — No Comments

E-Major's "The Major Major Mixtape" In Military State of Mind for Feb 8 Release

The cover artwork for E-Major's upcoming release "The Major Major Mixtape" is sporting a military theme. The design is done by: Rexamillion The single below from the mixtape is Play 2 Win which features Substantial and Dre Beloved. Substantial is no stranger to Indie Planet as his video is currently airing in the episode on the homepage.

The Major Major Mixtape will be available for download on February 8th.…

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Added by Mumbo Sauce on February 3, 2010 at 10:01pm — No Comments

Statik Selektah's 100 Proof Release Party Boasts All-Star Underground Lineup

In celebration of Statik Selektah's new release 100 Proof, the album release party is being held at SOB's in NYC. Hosted by Lord Sear, the live performances for this event are a lineup that any true underground hip-hop fan will travel far and wide to witness. Freeway, Sha Stimuli, Termanology, the legendary Bahamadia,

SMIF N WESSUN, NYGz and surprise guests have been added to the bill.

SOB is located at 204 Varick St, New York,… Continue

Added by Mumbo Sauce on February 3, 2010 at 7:46am — No Comments

From DMV to International: Diamond District Tours Europe (Dates Inside)

The DMV trio known as Diamond District has made plenty of noise with critically acclaimed releases.

They now will be taking their sound through Germany, Italy, Austria, France and more on a tour ranging through the month of February.

Check out the Marco Polo remix of Who I Be.

Who I Be (Marco Polo… Continue

Added by Mumbo Sauce on February 2, 2010 at 6:27am — No Comments

New Music: E-Major ft. Hezekiah "Be Alright"

New Music here on Indie Planet comes from Baltimore's own E-Major as he debuts the second release off of The Major Major Mixtape featuring Hezekiah. The duo is quickly displaying a quick chemistry after they previously worked together on E-Major's 2008 single "Nuthin' Nice" (View Video Here)

"Be Alright" features production from Illadelph's DJ Sat One. Sat One has lacked Last… Continue

Added by Mumbo Sauce on February 1, 2010 at 4:29pm — No Comments

SMES Launches Crowd Control Quarterly Event During CIAA Weekend

Southeast Music and Entertainment Summit Inc. is pleased to announce the launch of a Crowd Control. Crowd Control is a quarterly event that continues to “bridge the gap” between aspiring entertainment professionals and success in the music industry. The event will feature an industry happy hour, town-hall style Q&A session and live performances by the premier artists in the region. Crowd Control Vol. 1 will take place Saturday February 27th… Continue

Added by Mumbo Sauce on February 1, 2010 at 4:14pm — No Comments

Common Sense Interview at the Grammy Awards (Video)

The Windy City's own Common Sense conducts a quick interview while taking in the festivities at the Grammy Awards this year. Should UMC have picked up a Grammy this… Continue

Added by Mumbo Sauce on February 1, 2010 at 5:51am — No Comments

Freeway and Jake One Offer Instant Vintage Collector's Item

In an era where the CD is more disposable than ever except for its increasing usage as a coaster or weedplate, Freeway and Jake One's new release The Stimulus Package has stepped things up a notch.

In this digital age, files are a dime a dozen and it shows by the way things are being pirated left and right -

For the hip hop fan and especially those old enough to know what a record actually is, this will be a

collector's item.

Album Release… Continue

Added by Mumbo Sauce on January 30, 2010 at 11:11am — No Comments

On Smash Invasion Feature All-Star Line Up Headlined by Styles P (2/1/10)

Added by Mumbo Sauce on January 29, 2010 at 2:56am — No Comments

Torae Hits Mexie's All Star Hip Hop Birfday Jam (Akron, OH) 1/29

Added by Mumbo Sauce on January 29, 2010 at 2:55am — No Comments

TI's Home 4 Xmas Deal and What it Means for Hip Hop (Editorial)

In a year where everyone from Super Bowl winning pro athletes to a slew of rappers are being served jail time for crimes that normally land probation, ATL's "King of the South" is reportedly out of federal prison and serving the remainder of his sentence in a halfway house. I'm sure this will fuel speculation by "the streets" that something is fuzzy about the case but in any event its good to see another rapper home to spend time with his… Continue

Added by Mumbo Sauce on December 23, 2009 at 8:00am — No Comments

History of Fat Beats (Video)

Brief history of Fat Beats. Do the knowledge. There are large number of hip hop fans that don't know about the institutions that kept real hip hop alive through the years and launched the careers of many hip-hop stars… Continue

Added by Mumbo Sauce on December 14, 2009 at 7:00am — 1 Comment

Hip Hop Confessions Starring Skillz

Skillz presents: Hip-Hop Confessions ep. 3 -- The Richmond, VA Chronicles from Visually Inklined on Vimeo.

Very enjoyable video series by your favorite rappers' go-to-Ghostwriter , Skillz from VA. One of the series we're considering carrying on our episodes so if you think its worthy show love in comments… Continue

Added by Mumbo Sauce on December 13, 2009 at 6:53pm — No Comments

New Music: Return of Real Black Radio,Vol. 6 Hosted & Mixed By DJ Fusion (Download Link)

Very solid lineup of artists, even an appearance by the God Rakim, Ed O.G., and The Pharcyde to balance out new artists and who's got next on the mainstream in the form of B.O.B. and Wale.

Tracklisting and download links below:

Tracklisting:

1. Ed O.G. & Da Bulldoggs - Dedicated to the Right Wingers

2. Rakim - Put It All To Music

3. DOOM - Sniper Elite

4. DJ Vadim feat. Juice Lee & Rjay - That… Continue

Added by Mumbo Sauce on December 11, 2009 at 7:00am — No Comments

VA Unites Its Best with Who's Got Next with VA or Die Album (Download Inside)

VA's struggle to establish and maintain respect in the hip hop game is finally coming to light. The importance thing is VA is not chasing another city's sound or hopping on the bandwagon of other trends, they are going and grabbing the hottest independent artists and mashing it up with the state's established superstar for the new project "VA or Die" released by DJ Precise of Mic Fiend Music.

Hosted by Sean Archer, host of The Indie… Continue

Added by Mumbo Sauce on December 10, 2009 at 7:00am — No Comments