Lhasa: Rising video

I love this song and the video is great...the new album has proved to be everything I was hoping it would be!!

Los Fabulosos Cadillacs

The internationally renowned, high-energy Argentine sensations; with support from alternative hip hop via Puerto Rico, Eric Bobo
Saturday, July 11, 2009
From 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Central Park SummerStage

Coba Coba REMIXED & Novalima back in NY

out today!! listen & download here
The last time I saw them it was the first and only show ever in the US...I'm really looking forward to this show!

July 16 - New York City, NY - Le Poission Rouge
July 18 - Trumansburg, NY - Grassroots Festival

LAMC: NY

Performances by Argentine crooner Federico Aubele, Monterrey Mexico's hip-hop sensation Niña Dioz. Bogota’schampeta/hip-hop/dance explosion Bomba Estereo, Mexico’s eclectic vocalist Natalia Lafourcade, Chilean dreamy electro-pop group RH+, and Mexican singer-songwriter Leon Polar, and DJ Pauer spinning in between sets. This is a semi-private event open to LAMC registrants, with a limited number of tickets to be made available for purchase by the general public.

Balkan Beat Box

This the last show in NY for 2009 & Nu Med, a special guest will be with BBB for one of the songs.
6/7 Brooklyn @ The Bellhouse w/ DJ Joro Boro
Get a discount on your tickets at www.jdubrecords.org/tickets or buy them at www.ticketmaster.com.

Emiliana Torrini

August 14, 2009 - NYC, Highline Ballroom

Los Amigos Invisibles

July 10, 2009 6:30PM
Celebrate Brooklyn w/Aterciopelados New York, NY

OuterSpace and DJ SatOne Present A Tribute To Gangstarr

Download here

BlueNefertiti's Paris@Night, a French Cabaret

w/ Cucu Diamantes , Queen GodIs , Rhythmic Fusion f/ Malik Alston , WiseGuy & Gaston and DJ Super Jaimie
Sun., June 21, 2009

Pink Martini in Carnegie Hall!!

Carnegie Hall, NY
June 18, 2009
I'm really excited about this show! I've been hoping they would have a performance in NY for a while now. Having this event at a venue like Carnegie Hall is exactly how I would have pictured it...

Also, check out their new live DVD

Frankradio Release Party

DJ BIG KAP , DJ Synapse , Ugod & Grand Puba
Thu., June 18, 2009 / 11:30pm
Le Poisson Rouge, NY

5th ANNUAL BROOKLYN HIP-HOP FESTIVAL

JUNE 20TH 2009, 12-8 PM
EMPIRE FULTON FERRY STATE PARK
DUMBO, BROOKLYN
———-
12-1:30 DJ Misbehaviour and Family Day
1:30-1:55 DJ Brina Payne
2:00-2:10 COTN
2:14-2:25 Eagle Nebula
2:30-2:40 Brokn.Englsh
2:40-2:50 Nyle
2:55-3:10 Donny Goines
———-
3:15-3:25 Meter Maids
3:25-3:30 Kel Spencer
3:30-3:45 Brown Bag All Stars
3:50-4:00 Keys N Krates/DJ Parler
4:00-4:10 Tiye Phoenix
4:15-4:20 Chip Fu
4:25-4:35 Keys N Krates/DJ Parler
4:35-4:45 Marco Polo & Torae
4:45-4:55 Tanya Morgan
4:55-5:00 Homeboy Sandman and Shawn J Period
5:00-5:20 Smif-n-Wessun
5:25-5:55 J Period with Grand Puba and special guests
6:00-6:30 DJ Premier
6:30-7:00 Dead Prez
7:00-7:30 Styles
7:30-8:00 Pharoahe Monch

CuCu Diamentes of Yerba Buena

Celebrate Brooklyn: Prospect Park Bandshell Brooklyn, NY
July 2, 2009 7:00PM

I just hope she comes through with YERBA BUENA band.

Hip Hop Lyricists Lounge: Big Daddy Kane and Special Guests

Hip Hop Lyricists Lounge: Big Daddy Kane and Special Guests TBA, Plus a screening of BDK: The Big Daddy Kane Story (and A Broken Code might also be performing)
08/08/09

Susana Baca: Seis Poemas

released today...I have previewed a couple of the songs and not sure if its anything like her other stuff, but Susana has always been one of my favorite artists...

ANTIBALAS

6/10/2009 7:00 PM @ Rocks Off Cruise
Departing from 41st Street on the west side, New York, New York 10036
Cost: $25-$30

8:00 PM EDT (7:00 PM Doors) This cruise is aboard THE TEMPTRESS and will depart from the World Yacht Marina (Pier 81) - 41 St & the West Side Highway. Boarding will begin at 7pm and the cruise will depart at 8pm SHARP. Don’t be late - it ain’t pretty to be standing on the dock, watching the party sailing away! There are cash bars on board so make sure to swing by the ATM on your way to the boat. There will be food available on board. All cruises are 3 hours. ticket info

2nd Annual ROOTS PICNIC

June 6, 2009 @ Festival Pier at Penn's Landing, Philly, PA
The lineup looks very promising, well ummm not sure about Asher Roth though...lol

Joell Ortiz Covers the Classics (Hosted By DJ Green Lantern)

I've said this for a while now...and will continue to say it...Joell Ortiz is that breath of fresh air that's keeping hip hop alive by the limb...

Tracklisting:
01. Intro
02. Rappers Delight (feat. DJ Enuff)
03. Know The BK Ledge
04. Somethin for Hot 97 (feat. DJ Camilo)
05. Strictly the Bizness
06. Treat Me Right
07. Industry Enemy #1
08. Brooklyn Children’s Story
09. I Can’t Go Broke
10. Live At Cooper Day BBQ
11. Uptown Anthem
12. U.N.I.T.Y.
13. T.R.O.Y.
14. Primo Tribute
15. Just To Get A Check
16. Mass Appeal
17. Act Like They Don’t Know
18. The Whut (Animal Shit)
19. BK Get Money
20. Got My Mind Made Up
21. Drop A Gem On ‘Em
22. Intercourse
23. Cell Therapies
24. High Roller
25. Brooklyn Ghetto Child
26. What They Do (Root’s Tribute)
27. Renee’s Revenge
28. Goin To Miami (feat. DJ Khaled)
29. What Happened To Hip Hop
30. 4,3,2,1
31. Recognize
32. 24HRS
33. Rican Ebonics 09

download the free mixtape here via Getrightmusic.com

2009 DMC DJ battles in NYC

Saturday, Jun 13, 2009 4:00 PM EDT
@ Santos Party House

2009 DMC US FINALS BATTLE
Saturday, Aug 01, 2009 4:00 PM EDT
@ Santos Party House

update after the event
DJ Fatfingaz asked the crowd not to post any of these videos because it might expose the DJ's routine...so I didn't record much, but here's a little snippet from the battle for supremacy that night: DJ Swan vs. DJ Supreme
thanks to Noisemakers

DMC 2009 Battle for Supremacy / John Swan v. DJ Supreme from Noisemaker Media on Vimeo.

Blondie: Call Me Invincible - US Tour 2009

Blondie, Pat Benatar, & the Donnas
AUGUST 13 Brooklyn, NY Asser Levy Park (free show)
via brooklyn vegan rest of the tour dates can also be seen here...

Only Built for Cuban Linx Pt. II

wow...can't wait...The original purple tape still remains to be one of the untouchable classic tapes...looking forward to this big time!!
It's expected to be released on August 11, 2009: scratch that, new date is Sept. 8, 2009

Fort Knox Five

May 30, 2009 9:00 PM
Blender Theatre @ The Gramercy with Antibalas & Fort Knox Five Live
New York, NY

--and--

June 4, 2009 10:00PM
with Fort Knox Five Audio/Visual Set & Ursula 1000
Webster Hall, New York, NY

Happy Feet: DJs Rich Medina & Bobbito Garcia

..also check out:

click here to listen

John Legend on tour

w/ India Arie
Madison Square Garden
New York, NY
Thurs. Aug 13, 2009 08:00 PM

FEMI KUTI & THE POSITIVE FORCE

KNITTING FACTORY PRESENTS:
AFROBEAT LEGEND
FEMI KUTI & THE POSITIVE FORCE
Wed. June 3rd & Thurs. June 4th
@ The Fillmore New York @ Irving Plaza, NY

Black Moth Super Rainbow

If you like trippy ishh
7/24/2009 8:00 PM at Seaport Music Festival
New York, NY

Official Tracklisting:
01 Live From The Caves - Donnie Castro
02 The Sickside - B-Real
03 Praying Mantis (Goon Life Remix)
04 The Fall of Us - Black N Brown Underground
05 Ceremonial Slang - Planet Asia
06 Out Here (Remix) - Concrete Saints
07 Death Frees Every Soul - DJ Muggs & Planet Asia
08 The Society of Psychos - T.S.O.I
09 Sick Life - The Snowgoons
10 Hollywood Drive By (Remix) - Immortal Technique
11 Trial and Adversity - Cynic & Concrete Saints
12 Angels & Demons (DJ FM Remix) - Killah Priest
13 Metal Rain - Cynic
14 Black & Brown Army
15 Sinister - Swollen Members
16 Death Or Retirement - Toomer
17 Born in L.A. - Evidence & Chace Infinite
18 Life, Luv, & Pain - Young Sicc
19 Paid Dues - Murs & Supernatural

Diabolic

Liar and a Thief (Prelim. Tracklist)
01. Intro
02. Reasons… (Prod. By Engineer)
03. Stand By… (Prod. By Engineer)
04. Frontline… Feat. Immortal Technique (Prod. By Engineer)
05. Riot… Feat. Deadly Hunta (Prod. By Sivey & John Otto) Live Drums by John Otto of Limp Bizkit
06. Order in Chaos… Feat. Ill Bill (Prod. By Engineer)
07. I Don’t Wanna Rhyme… (Prod. By Engineer)
08. Open Your Eyes… Feat. Deadly Hunta (Prod. By Engineer)
09. Right Here… (Prod. By Engineer)
10. In Common… Feat. Canibus (Prod. By Sivey)
11. Truth Pt. 2… (Prod. By Engineer)
12. Loose Cannon… (Prod. By Engineer)
13. Not Again… Feat. Vinnie Paz of Jedi Mind Tricks (Prod. By Engineer)
14. One Man Brigade… (Prod. By Engineer)
15. Behind Bars… (Prod. By Engineer)
16. 12 Shots… Feat. Nate Augustus (Prod. By Engineer)

Etta James & the Roots Band

B.B. King Blues Club & Grill
New York, NY
Mon, May 11, 2009 08:00 PM

Federico Aubele new album: Amatoria

ESL Music is pleased to announce the 3rd studio album from Argentinian artist Federico Aubele titled Amatoria. Amatoria is Federico Aubele’s newest and most personal album yet. Inspired by the classic and passionate sounds of bolero and Argentinian tango, Aubele infuses his distinctive Spanish guitar sound with sultry vocals and subtle electronic beats to create a unique collage of intimate love songs. Entirely self produced, Amatoria features vocal collaborations with Natalia Clavier, Sabina Sciubba of The Brazilian Girls, and Miho Hatori of Cibo Matto. Amatoria is due out May 19, 2009.

Amatoria is available for presale now in the ESL webshop. Check out the tracks and order your copy today to receive it before the release date! Preordered cd's will be shipped on May 13th.

1. Luna y Sol
2. Otra Vez
3. Te Quiero A Ti
4. Del Ayer
5. Siempre Nuevo
6. Hermosa
7. Este Amor
8. El Sabor
9. Riendo Asi
10. Suena Mi Guitarra
11. Tan Cerca
12. Amatoria

Federico Aubele is one of my top 5 favorite artists out there and after listening to these tracks I just can't say enough good things about it. To top it off Sabina from Brazilian Girls and of course the wonderful Natalia Clavier are featured on this album. Can't wait!!

New Exclusive Version of 'CuCuLand' Available Now!

There is now an exclusive version of CucuLand available through CuCu's website, www.cucudiamantes.com. This deluxe version of the album includes an extra track, photos and much more! Get it now!

Matisyahu

with Umphrey's McGee
Thursday July 9, 2009 at 5:30pm
Central Park Summerstage

4.20 (free download)

Happy 4.20, one year ago on 4.20.08 L.E.O. released this amazing album to the public as a totaly FREE download. Produced by none other than Large Professor and mixed by J-zone this album finds its way to my iPOD rotation frequently AND I'm not just saying this because he's a good friend of mine. For the free download click here.

Nouvelle Vague

Wednesday, Jun 17
The Fillmore New York at Irving Plaza
New York, NY
On Sale Today Fri, 4/17, 12pm

Birdy Nam Nam

The Parachute Ending from the new Birdy Nam Nam album expected to drop December 2009

Pacha Massive

Sunday, April 19, 2009
S.O.B.s, NY

Cafe Tacvba

Sunday, June 28, 2009, 7:00 PM @ Hammerstein Ballroom, NY

20th Anniversary tour dates:
May 21: San Salvador, El Salvador (Auditorio de la Feria)
May 23: Caracas, Venezuela (San Bil)
May 27: Bogota, Colombia (Palacio de los Deportes)
May 29: Quito, Ecuador (Ruminahui)
May 30: Lima, Peru (Gran Parque de Lima)
June 3: La Paz, Bolivia
June 5: Santiago, Chile (Teatro Caupolican)
June 6: Buenos Aires (Luna Park)
June 9: Havana
June 11: San Juan, Puerto Rico (Coliseo de Puerto Rico)
June 13: Mexico City (Foro Sol)
June 16: Leon, Mexico - Domo de la Feria)
June 17: Guadalajara, Mexico - Arena VFG)
June 19: Monterrey Mexico (Arena Monterrey)
June 21: Tijuana (Plaza Monumental)
June 24: Los Angeles (Gibson Amphitheatre)
June 26: Chicago (Congress Theatre)
June 28: New York (Hammerstein Ballroom)
July 23: London
July 25: Barcelona

Cultura Profetica

Tues April 14, 2009
S.O.B.s NY