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October 2008 Blog Posts (57)

Hip-Hop Hall of Fame: Foxy Brown. Yes or No?

Post Your Vote and Comments Here: In the Forum

Inga Marchand aka Foxy Brown exploded on the scene on LL Cool J's classic posse joint I Shot Ya. From there she blazed remixes of "Touch Me Tease Me" by Case, "You're Makin Me High" by T. Braxton.

Her duet w/ fellow Brooklynite Jay-Z spawned a classic single in "Ain't No N*gga". all at the… Continue

Added by Mumbo Sauce on October 16, 2008 at 9:30pm — 2 Comments

Leo G. XM 66 Raw IPTV Exclusive

Leo G. has been in radio for over 15 yrs. starting out in NYC @ WQHT FM as a Programming and Promotions Asst. He started doing on-air work for several stations on the East Coast where he built his reputation.

In 2001, he made the leap from traditional radio to XM Radio in 2001 where he currently resides as Program Director for the first uncensored nationwide satellite program based in DC. His program "The Shoguns" is filled with non-stop exclusives as…

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Added by Mumbo Sauce on October 14, 2008 at 12:15pm — No Comments

OG Crazy Eddie Indie Planet TV Exclusive Interview

OG Edwin "Crazy Eddie"Myles has a unique history in hip-hop. His history spans back to working firsthand with Zulu Nation founder and architect of hip-hop culture, Afrika Bambaataa. He was on the scene during the heyday of Studio 54, Roseland, and The Roxy. He was around the scene during the filming of hip-hop landmark films such as Wildstyle, Krush Groove, and Beat Street, which serve as hip-hop time capsules that forever cement the origins of this… Continue

Added by Mumbo Sauce on October 13, 2008 at 3:37am — No Comments

A Conversation with G. Garvin

Hello everyone this is The Handicapped Chef Carlton Haynes, I had the pleasure of interviewing one of America's Top Chef’s of the Culinary World, Mr G. Garvin. Read on for what makes this man stand by the fire and take the heat. You'll even get a tip or two to on how to make Super Simple food you prepare to taste delicious! Before coming to TV One, G. Garvin was the executive chef and co-owner of a L.A. restaurant, which in less than a year earned top… Continue

Added by The Chef on October 13, 2008 at 12:55am — No Comments

Finally! Scuff-Proof Timbos Released on the Market -

In the "It's About Damn Time Category", Timberland has finally released scuff-proof boots, which are specially treated to avoid scuffs of any kind.

How many fistfights and ruined outfits could've been avoided if these were released during the 90's when everybody had a pair.

The new Tims retail for $134 plus… Continue

Added by Mumbo Sauce on October 12, 2008 at 11:36am — 2 Comments

New Videos Posted / Music Tech

New Videos added to VideoZone and Brightcove 3 info under the Resources section.
Thanks for continuing to support Indie Planet TV

Added by Mumbo Sauce on October 12, 2008 at 11:18am — No Comments

More Exclusives on The Way!

While our viewers enjoy the long weekend, please believe we'll be hard at work putting in long hours in the editing room to crank out some new exclusives. Make sure you check out the interview w/ Dashawn Taylor as well as Royce Nickel Nine footage that we dropped.

Join us on twitter @ www.twitter.com/indieplanet to get up-to-the minute updates on what we got going on with The Planet.

Added by Mumbo Sauce on October 11, 2008 at 1:04pm — No Comments

Indie Planet TV Presents: Dashawn Taylor Exclusive Interview

The Ultimate Hustler, Dashawn Taylor keeps on moving with his eyes on the bigger picture. After displaying his ability to get things done on BET's Ultimate Hustler, all eyes were on him and numerous deals were on the table.

He eventually settled into publishing and released his first book, "From Poverty to Power Moves" and his latest novel "Kissed By the Devil".

The Trenton, NJ native didn't discover his talents from appearing on BET . At the young…

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Added by Mumbo Sauce on October 10, 2008 at 9:30am — No Comments

B.O.B. Drops New Album / Tour Dates

Call him a breath of fresh air to the game, Outkast Jr., many descriptions and titles have been placed on B.O.B. since he stormed onto the scene. His album is dropping on October 14th and he'll be touring through November in support of this effort Hi! My Name is B.O.B.

B.O.B. has been making noise regionally and picked the SEA Award for BEST SONG with Haterz Everywhere

in January 2008.…

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Added by Mumbo Sauce on October 9, 2008 at 7:00am — No Comments

K-OS Launches New Label in Deal w/ Universal

Toronto MC K-OS has announced the launched of his own label in a deal with Universal Music Canada.

Crown Loyalists Recordings is the realization of a vision he's had for a while as an artist.

K-Os “Sunday Morning”

“As I get closer to realizing my new album, I'm doubly excited to have also found the right partner to assist me in sharing it with the world." shares K-OS.

Look for the… Continue

Added by Mumbo Sauce on October 9, 2008 at 6:53am — No Comments

HOODZ DVD Releases Barack Obama Cover DVD

The election is touching everybody from young and old from the guttermost (poor) to the uttermost (rich)
as evidenced by the new release from Hoodz DVD. No matter who you choose in this election make sure you get out there and vote.

Hoodz DVD is available for purchase on Amazon.com

Added by Mumbo Sauce on October 9, 2008 at 6:45am — No Comments

TIP goes Straight to the Top w/ 3rd No.1 Album

Indie Planet congratulates Grand Hustle's own T.I. and Atlantic Records as the rapper earned his third straight No.1 album on the Billboard 200 Charts.

Soundscan verifies that Paper Trail is the 3rd highest sold album this year.

Added by Mumbo Sauce on October 9, 2008 at 4:30am — No Comments

Can Nelly Save St. Louis Hip Hop?

At a time when St. Louis is struggling to stay relevant in the rap game after a succession of unsuccessful local artist releases on major labels, Nelly returns with his 5th solo album BRASS KNUCKLES, say what you want about "Mr Pimp Juice", but so goes Nelly, so goes St. Louis hip hop.

St. Louis hip hop has come a full circle...Its almost like its 2000 again as tha Lou nervously awaits the release of BRASS KNUCKLES, Nelly's 5th solo… Continue

Added by stlhiphop.com on October 8, 2008 at 4:50pm — 1 Comment

Trick Trick Prepares The Villain for 11/11 Street Release Date!

Rock City veteran MC, Trick Trick has been in the news over the years for his exploits off the mic.

On November 11th, he's back to let you know why he is The Villain.

Describing The Villain, Trick says, “I wanted to make music that I feel good about, to bring some real music back to the game. Each track is designed for its texture of song, texture of writing. I wanted to do what I felt good about, not chase after… Continue

Added by Mumbo Sauce on October 8, 2008 at 2:30pm — No Comments

Makin' It Magazine Launches 2009 Beat Game Comp for 10,000!

Makin' It Magazine is back with the official launch of the 2009 Beat Game competition. This year artists will compete for a Grand Prize of $10,000 Cash and a Cover story in Makin' It Magazine (reaching 60,000 Artists, Producers, DJs and Industry Professionals).

15 Finalists will also be featured on a nationally released mixtape. Over 100,000 Copies distributed in 35 US markets.

Added by mr.shadeed on October 8, 2008 at 1:24pm — No Comments

New Video! Wordsmith Park and Ride - The Sunset Edition

New video from the hardest working independent artist Wordsmith. Be on the lookout for the collabo album w/ Chubb Rock coming…

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Added by Mumbo Sauce on October 8, 2008 at 11:09am — No Comments

Exclusive Interview w/ Real Talk Radio's Shaka Pitts

In a short time Shaka Pitts established a very consistent Radio Platform Real Talk Radio, that points to the future means by which hip-hop heads discover new music and new artists in the region.

In one year's time, he has featured Noe from Byrdgang, the legendary Kool G. Rap, Rah Digga super-producer Domingo and many more.

As one of the few Internet radio shows that features multiple broadcasts per week, many… Continue

Added by Mumbo Sauce on October 7, 2008 at 12:30am — No Comments

It's Now or Never for Brooklyn's Own Sha Stimuli

MySpace: www.myspace.com/shastimuli

Brooklyn born lyricist Sha Stimuli is currently gearing up and grinding hard for the official release of his digital EP "Never Or Now" that will be available on October 28 via Digiwaxx.

Stimuli is very excited about the upcoming release of his project. "The EP is called 'Never Or Now' and although I dropped full-length CDs before, this EP is something special to me because it's my first commercial release where I'm… Continue

Added by Mumbo Sauce on October 6, 2008 at 10:30am — No Comments

Royce 5'9 Headlines B-More Scribble Jam Preliminary Event

Bmore was the site for the Scribble Jam Preliminary Event which featured DJ P-Funk on the 1s and 2s. P-Funk has been puttin in work for a while but is starting to get his shine by putting together GREAT hip-hop events under his Elements Party promotions company in association w/ Sonar Nightclub, which has become a hub for great hip-hop performances on a regular basis.