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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.

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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

ABOUT THE REAL MUZAK VIXENS

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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