Jadakiss, Nelly & More From The Magic Show In Las Vegas

SoJones takes us a an apparel journey through the catacombs of the Las Vegas Convention Center where this year's Magic Show 2010 took place in February. Interviews with Jadakiss, Nelly and the reps from clothing companies are also included here.

And more video from SoJones at the Magic Show - Las Vegas, NV:

Lavie Clothing - Magic Feb 2010

The Mixer Friendly (Brand) - Magic Feb 2010

Triple Fat Goose - Magic Feb 2010

Sabit NYC - Magic Feb 2010

Jadakiss, Busta Rhymes And More At Power Live Concert NYC With Video & Photos

PHOTOS:
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(video courtesy of iceeightball, blast718 & mwblife)

Jadakiss Coogi Photo Shoot

Australian apparel company Coogi has always had a long and heralded relationship with hip hop since the days of Biggie Smalls. Jadakiss steps in to fill the void with his own personalized photo shoot.

Nah Right On Smash CMJ NYC Showcase Concert Recap

via the Village Voice By Zach Baron

Raekwon hit the stage sometime around 2 a.m., only to commence a set more psychodrama than rap show: "My voice fucking shot out on me," is the first thing he says, or rather, gargles. It's painful just listening to him talk, and that's at least half of what he does--for every "C.R.E.A.M.," a heartfelt, wrenching, serrated whisper of an apology to the crowd. "This sh** is hurting me," he whimpers at one point. That the Chef soldiers on through something approximating a full set is both admirable and painful to watch, psychic, emotional, and physical pain not being the thing one expects from a triumphant late-night Raekwon performance.



via Time Out NY by Steve Smith

It was sometimes tough to spot Raekwon on the stage at B.B. King Blues Club & Grill, thanks to the approximately 347 photographers, videographers and hangers-on surrounding the Wu-Tang member during Better Recognize, a Wednesday night CMJ showcase presented by hip-hop blogs Nah Right and Onsmash. What you couldn’t miss, though, was the Chef’s hoarse croak as he fought through an undisclosed malady to present his set before a packed house. “Appreciate me cuz I appreciate y’all!” Raekwon shouted as he beat his retreat some 20 minutes after he started.

Not much of a set, maybe, but it was enough to turn the tide after the crowd had booed Atlanta rapper OJ da Juiceman off the stage following a three-song set stuffed with so many samples of his mentor Gucci Mane’s trademark yelp that Gooch might as well have been on stage himself. It was the only genuinely ugly moment during a fast-paced event with a handful of big surprises.

via the New York Times by Jon Caramanica

For a CMJ-heavy crowd of purists, it wasn’t enough. The showcase was sponsored by the prominent hip-hop blogs NahRight.com and OnSmash.com, which have emerged as crucial avenues for new talent. But on a bill that also featured the New York eminences grises Raekwon, Styles P and Jadakiss, OJ barely stood a chance. CMJ purports to be about the thrill of discovery, but is often just a reinforcement of received values. The hip-hop internet can be guilty of the same thing, creating a class of listeners who are purportedly open-minded but are actually forming taste free of any physical context, and defending it at any cost.

Read the full reviews here:
Village Voice
Time Out NY
New York Times





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OJ da Juiceman Gets Boo'd Offstage At CMJ NYC Showcase

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This is 50 Fest Live Footage With Jadakiss, Sheek Louch, Styles P, D-Block

This Is 50 Fest Governor's Island NYC Saturday October 3.

(video courtesy of spotcoffee)

This Is 50 Fest Live Footage Overview With Dipset, D-Block, Maino and Kid Cudi

This Is 50 Fest Governor's Island NYC Saturday October 3.

(video courtesy of Miss Info TV)

G-Unit And D-Block Show Unity at This Is 50 Fest

It all took place on Governor's Island NYC Saturday October 3 for the Hot 97 and This Is 50 Fest. At one time at odds with one another, G-Unit and D-Block are now breaking bread for the first time. Seen here, 50 Cent, Jadakiss, Sheek Louch with Red Cafe, Maino, Cory Gunz, Lloyd Banks et al from backstage with cameras rolling to catch hip hop history in the making.

(video courtesy of chefboyardeeG)

D-Block: Hot 97 Summer Jam and release party photos

A busy week for Yonkers' favorite boys. Hot off of Jadakiss's release 'The Last Kiss' and D-Block's 'No Security' released June 9, Lox/D-Block movement is in full effect.


Check out the photos of the D-Block release party held at Prime in New York City on June 10 click here

Busta Rhymes Santos Party House NYC performance video

From Monday night's May 18 performance playing some classic Busta and newer stuff

Busta Rhymes at Santos Party House Myspace Addias release show (photos)

Busta Rhymes at Santos Party House May 18

Busta Rhymes & Spliff Starr at Santos Party House May 18

Spliff, M.O.P. & Busta Rhymes at Santos Party House May 18

Spliff, Jadakiss and Busta Rhymes at Santos Party House May 18












Spliff Starr, Ron Browz & Busta Rhymes performing a crowd favorite "Arab Money" at Santos Party House May 18

(photos courtesy of MetroMix NY)