RH TV: Snoop Dogg Live In Chicago 2.16.10
Snoop Dogg kicked off his Chicago show with "Next Episode", and ended it with a shout out to George Daniels followed by "I Wanna Rock". In between he went through classic tracks such as "187", "Nothin' But A G Thang", and "B**ch Please". See them all below.
See pics from the show here.
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JMAMF: Scheme Live At Mikkey Halsted's Release Party
Mikkey Halsted hosted a release party last week at Reggie's. He invited a slew of emcees to perform alongside him, including Scheme who delivered one of the night's best performances. See it below
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Fashawn and Exile Live In Germany
Fashawn and Exile perform two choice cuts during a performance in Germany. Check it out below via OKP.
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Karmaloop x Friends With You
Karmaloop TV went inside the Friends With You studio/boutique for this cool piece on the Miami brand. Check out the video below. Also head over to KLTV to see Statik Selektah, Bun B, and Termanology link up with Frank The Butcher, as well as the latest Daily Loop.
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Mikkey Halsted's "Liquor Store" Featured on NPR
Local NPR affiliate, WBEZ, published a story detailing Chicago's Inner-city Muslim Action Network's (IMAN) initiative to explore corner stores, and Chicago's on going food dessert problem. The group used Mikkey Halsted's video for "Liquor Store" as a research tool, along with interviewing liquor store owners, many of whom are Muslims working in predominantly African-American neighborhoods.
The piece was done by Natalie Moore. It can be read and listened to here.
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Nottz: "Shine So Brite" Video
Knottz has named his forthcoming album, You Need This Music, and with "Shine So Brite", he makes a great case. The song is also a tribute to J Dilla, as Knottz pays homage to the seminal Hip Hop producer both in the sounds of his drums, as well the content of his first verse. The second verse adds intrigue, as Knottz switches to warning average-looking women not to talk to the police. The video is directed by Illusive Media, and they did a fantastic job. See it below.
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Black Rebel Motorcycle Club: "Conscience Killer"
"It never really meant that much"
Bluesy-Punk is alive and well in the from of LA's Black Rebel Motorcycle Club. The band's latest single is the MP3 of the day from RCRDLBL, and definitely worth an addition to your library. Grab it right here.
RH Photos: Snoop Dogg At The Metro 2.16.10
Snoop Dogg played to a sold out crowd at The Metro on Tuesday. Snoop's nearly 60-minute set included songs new and old, featured Daz and Kurupt, and a good time was definitely had by all. Virgil Solis was in "the pit" and snapped these shots.
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