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Mumbo Sauce's Blog – October 2008 Archive (43)

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

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

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

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.
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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