Icon: LA Based Hip Hop Artist Schedules Upcoming Show At The Roxy This Tuesday

Los Angeles based hip hop artist Icon is doing the work and putting in the time on his rap game by playing the coveted Roxy in West Hollywood this coming Tuesday, July 13th. Icon will be in good company at this show, Oakland, California's Zion I and L.A. mainstays Strong Arm Steady are the headliners. Be sure not to miss this one.

For ticket information, go here.

Check out Icon's short film for the track Boss In The Buliding.
Up and coming filmmaker David Odio shot the video, armed with his trusty Canon 5D Mark II.

Big K.R.I.T. Schedules Upcoming New York City Concert

On Wednesday, June 30, Move Forward Music, Def Jam Records, Cinematic Music Group and DJBooth.net proudly present Big K.R.I.T. in concert at New York’s famous S.O.B.s. Joining the Mississippi headliner on the show bill are current favorites Curren$y, Smoke DZA, Yonas, and YC The Cynic, along with music by DJ GetLive and the event will be hosted by DJ Envy.

Where: SOB's, 204 Varick Street
When: Wednesday, June 30th
Cost: $10 ADV/$12 DOS

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Duck Down Announces 15 Year Anniversary Album And NYC Release Show

via the press release

AND YOU THE FAN HELP DECIDE THE FINAL TRACK LISTING

Duck Down Music is celebrating its 15 Year Anniversary.

Founded in 1995 by Dru Ha & Buckshot, Duck Down Music has sold over 3 million records in its rich history.

The label, currently home to acts such as KRS-ONE & BUCKSHOT, 9th Wonder, B-Real of Cypress Hill, Sean Price, Kidz In The Hall, Skyzoo, Smif N Wessun, Heltah Skeltah, Boot Camp Clik, Marco Polo, Torae, Ruste Juxx, DJ Revolution, Team Facelift, Blue Scholars and more, is continuing to thrive in the Independent Hip-Hop scene.

To highlight the 15 year milestone, Duck Down is engaging YOU THE FAN, to help in deciding the final product for the commemorative album - 15 Years of Duck Down Music.

Vote for your favorite Duck Down Track here:
Duck Down 15 Years Survey

There, you'll find a list of the top songs released through Duck Down, beginning in 1995 through 2010. Fans can vote for their favorite song from each year. The song with the most votes from each year will be highly recommended to be included in the final album track listing.

Voting will end June 1st.

On July 13th, just after INDEPENDENCE DAY, the collector's item will be made available strictly as a physical CD. Fans can expect unique packaging in honor of this historic album.

To celebrate the release, Duck Down is taking over BB KINGS in NYC (237 West 42nd Street) with a night of music featuring performances by:

Boot Camp Clik Featuring Sean Price, Buckshot, Smif N Wessun
Pharoahe Monch
Kidz In The Hall
Skyzoo

Music By DJ Evil Dee

Doors 8:00PM

Click HERE for tickets.

De La Soul Headlines The 6th Annual Brooklyn Hip-Hop Festival

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Brooklyn, NY, April 29th, 2010 - Brooklyn Bodega, producers of the 6th Annual Brooklyn Hip-Hop Festival (BHF), is excited to announce this year's headliner - De La Soul.

Since 1989, De La Soul (Pos, Dave and Mase) have been a cornerstone of Hip-Hop music and culture. From the groundbreaking album "3 Feet High and Rising" to "Grind Date" De La is simply one of the best to ever do it.

"To be honest, we have been trying to get De La Soul to headline the Festival since we first came up with the idea in 2005. On many levels they are the perfect flag bearers for our mission to use Hip-Hop as an agent of change. For over 20 years they have traveled the world inspiring MC's, producers, DJ's and fans alike. I can think of no better artist to usher the Festival into its new home in Brooklyn Bridge Park." - Wes Jackson, Executive Director, The Brooklyn Hip-Hop Festival

In past years, the Festival has featured headliners such as Brand Nubian (2005), Big Daddy Kane (2006), Ghostface Killah (2007), KRS-ONE (2008) and Pharoahe Monch (2009). This year, De La Soul will be the anchor of the six-day-long Brooklyn Hip-Hop Festival, performing on Saturday, July 10th alongside a variety of Old School, New School, Funk, Soul, local and International artists on the DUMBO waterfront.

DJ Skee's SkeeTox In Los Angeles Tonight!

First of it's kind, DJ Skee brings the mayhem with his first annual SkeeTox event touching down at the Vanguard tonight, with performances from Mike Posner, Cisco Adler and Ya Boy and many surprise guests.

Here's what the Los Angeles Times Pop & Hiss section has to say about SkeeTox ...

Whether you sport khakis and Chuck Taylors, backpacks and beanies, or flannels and designer frames, you'll find something tailored to you this weekend. One of the busiest two-day stretches in recent rap memory commences Friday night at Vanguard with DJ Skee's "Skeetox." Presented by popular KIIS FM and Sirius XM personality DJ Skee, "Skeetox" finds the nascent music mogul behind the turntables, backed by a seven-piece band and performances from Mike Posner, Cisco Adler and Ya Boy, plus undisclosed "huge big-name acts."

While Pop and Hiss has been sworn to secrecy upon threat of execution by a team of steroid-addled Ukrainian hammer throwers, those looking for hints might be well-served to scan the old Death Row discography and pick out a few of the more prominent names. In addition, rumors have swirled regarding names very familiar to those with subscriptions to The Fader. According to the news release, "Skeetox" will feature a full LED light wall and visual stage show -- "think Pink Floyd meets Nicki Minaj meets Lady Gaga." So basically, expect "The Muppet Show," but with more marijuana and rapping.

Bone Thugs-N-Harmony Plan National Headlining Tour

via the press release

BURBANK, CA--(Marketwire - March 11, 2010) - Grammy Award winning hip-hop group Bone Thugs-N-Harmony will launch a 34-city U.S. tour this spring in support of their long-awaited reunion album titled "Uni5: The World's Enemy" set for an April 27 release on BTNH Worldwide/Asylum/Warner Bros. Records. Krayzie, Wish, Layzie and Flesh-N-Bone will kick off the tour on March 24 in Minneapolis, MN and wrap-up in Tuscon, AZ on May 3.

The album is a 15-year reunion that chronicles the unity and adversity issues that have rifled the group's successful, often turbulent career while opening up a broader discussion on how these same themes manifest themselves in society. "You go through things to make you stronger," Layzie says. "All your obstacles, all the things you go through that don't seem positive at that particular time are only to get you ready for your next phase of life."

With more than 30 million albums sold worldwide and a very active (almost cult-like) loyal fan base, Bone Thugs-N-Harmony have become one of the most popular hip-hop groups in the genre's history. The recipients of numerous awards and accolades, the Bone Thugs are also the only artists or group to collaborate with icons Eazy-E, 2Pac, Big Pun and the Notorious B.I.G. while they were still alive. These Midwest franchise players, most revered for popularizing staccato rhymes with melodic vocals, have influenced the cadence and delivery of many of today's MCs.

"With the contributions we have made through songs, Bone Thugs-N-Harmony will live forever in music. We've made our mark in history," says Krayzie. "To me, that is the most valuable thing."

Wed Mar 24 - Minneapolis, MN First Avenue
Thu Mar 25 - Milwaukee, WI Eagles
Fri Mar 26 - Sauget, IL Pop's
Sat Mar 27 - Chicago, IL Congress
Sun Mar 28 - Cleveland, OH HOB
Mon Mar 29 - Indianapolis, IN The Vogue
Wed Mar 31 - Pittsburgh, PA Mr. Smalls
Thu Apr 1 - Columbus, OH Newport
Fri Apr 2 - Buffalo, NY Town Ballroom
Sat Apr 3 - Lancaster, PA The Chameleon
Mon Apr 5 - Boston, MA Middle East
Tue Apr 6 - New York, NY Irving Plaza
Wed Apr 7 - State College, PA Mezzanine
Thu Apr 8 - Baltimore, MD Rams Head Live
Fri Apr 9 - Wilmington NC The Rox
Sat Apr 10 - Charlotte, NC Amos Southend
Sun Apr 11 - Charleston, SC The Music Farm
Tue Apr 13 - Athens, GA 40 Watt Club
Wed Apr 14 - Atlanta, GA Masquerade
Thu Apr 15 - Orlando, FL Firestone
Fri Apr 16 - Los Angeles, CA Gibson Amphitheatre
Tue Apr 20 - New Orleans, LA HOB
Wed Apr 21 - Dallas, TX HOB
Thu Apr 22 - Houston, TX HOB
Fri Apr 23 - San Antonio, TX Scoutbar
Sat Apr 24 - Austin, TX Emo's
Mon Apr 26 - Tulsa, OK Cain's Ballroom
Tues Apr 27 - Colombia, MO The Blue Note
Wed Apr 28 - Council Bluffs, IA Harrah's
Thu Apr 29 - Kansas City, KS Harrah's
Fri Apr 30 - Denver, CO Gothic Theatre (Englewood)
Sat May 1 - Albuquerque,NM Sunshine Theatre
Sun May 2 - Phoenix, AZ Celebrity Theatre
Mon May 3 - Tuscon, AZ Rialto Theatre

DJ Krush London, UK Date Announced

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The Sensai returns to London for a solo show set to expand the minds of anyone in the vicinity of the Electric Ballroom, following on from the battle with his protege Kentaro in October where to most present he maintained his place on the top of the turntablist ladder. With some exclusive tracks from the forthcoming new LP (out late 2010) this is a not-to-be-missed show for any fans of hip-hop, turntablism and musical progression!

DJ Krush is arguably the most gifted producer & DJ in the world with a superb sense in mixing and composing who's been lauded for years by both his domestic and the international audience. Probably the most revered and renowned Japanese musician alive; the very fact of this unprecedented esteem goes some way toward justifying his laurels alone.

Krush's introduction to hip-hop came like that of so many others, through the movie Wildstyle. But unlike most of us this single event inspired the young Krush to form a posse which immediately became the greatest in Japan where it remained until Krush went solo in '92, and on to even greater prestige.

He was also the first DJ to use turntables as live instruments, doing free sessions with live musicians on stage and comes at you in '08 as the battle hardened veteran of dance floor killing shows from here to Burkina Faso. Expect a live turntablism display unlike anything you have seen before.

For tickets, go here:
DJ Krush @ The Electric Ballroom

Fader Presents One Step Beyond NYC W/ The Very Best, Theophilus London And More This Friday!

Fader Presents

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Fader Presents One Step Beyond