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Grammy nominated acts Bilal and Foreign Exchange to show Atlanta some “Love” before Valentines Day
ATLANTA- Grammy nominees, Bilal and Foreign Exchange headline a pre-Valentine show titled “Hey Love” at Center Stage on Friday, February 12th in Atlanta, Georgia. Both Bilal and Foreign Exchange have been nominated for a Grammy in the Best Urban/Alternative Performance category. Also performing will be Jesse Boykins III who is touring with his band, The Beauty Created.
A Street Dreamz Christmas w/ Young Jeezy
Photography by Exclusiveaccess.net
It’s this time of year when people tend to reflect over the year and realize how blessed we are. Looking back on his blessings Young Jeezy knows how important it is to give back & pay it forward. He chooses to do it through his Non-Profit foundation called Street Dreamz. More under the hood.
Celebrity Benefit for World’s First Hip-Hop Museum in NYC
Hosted By Chuck D ,KRS One, Bambaataa, The Roots, Ice T, Dana Dane, Doug E Fresh, Among Celebrity Line-up for the National Museum of Hip Hop.
New York, NY – (Nov 9, 2009), the National Museum of Hip-Hop (NMoH) will host an exclusive celebrity fundraiser to benefit the development of the “first ever” true Hip-Hop Museum. This Red Carpet affair will take place on Feb 9, 2010 at the M2 Ultra Lounge, 530 West 28th Street, NYC. This exclusive star-studded gala will raise funds and awareness for the construction and community initiatives of the museum. Guests will have a preview of some of the museum’s building plans and programs.
The A3C Hiphop Festival Starts Today (3 Day Event)
3 Full Days of Hip Hop Entertainment at A3C
There is something for all fans of Hip Hop music and culture at the A3C Hip Hop Festival. The annual event offers three, packed days of live Hip Hop entertainment. In its fifth year, the A3C descends on the East Atlanta Village Oct. 1 – 3.
TJ’S DJ’S CELEBRATES 15 YEARS OF INDUSTRY EXCELLENCE WITH STARS AND TASTEMAKERS
TALLAHASSEE – On October 21-23, 2009 TJ’s DJ’s Inc. will be celebrating its 15 year anniversary in Tallahassee, Florida during Florida A&M University’s homecoming with various events and celebrity attendees.
The Goodie Mob Reunion presented by Shameless Plug Recap
Photography By Dennis Byron
The Goodie Mob Reunion presented by Shameless Plug was a hip-hop lovers success. With special performances by the legendary Pastor Troy, The Young Bloods, DJ Kizzy Rock,with DJ Jelly rocking on the ones and twos. I don’t think they could have picked a better DJ to handle the type of show that represents Atlanta to the fullest.
Black Milk and Gotta Be Karim in Atlanta
Sponsored by THE FADER, the critically-beloved Detroit and Atlanta rappers join Black Spade, Vandalyzm and Hollyweerd for a night of underground hip hop Sept 22 at Lenny’s
Motown rapper/producer and Slum Village associate Black Milk brings his highly-acclaimed brand of hip hop to Atlanta on September 22. On the heels of his 2008 album Tronic – which featured DJ Premier, M.O.P and Dwele and made top 10 lists of critics around the country — Milk comes to Lenny’s (486 Decatur Street SE) on September 22. Doors are at 9 pm, and tickets are $15 at the door.
5th Annual Florida Entertainment Summit
Producers of the 5th Annual Florida Entertainment Summit (FES) announced today that their 5th annual event will take place on December 10-12, 2009 at The Miami Music Festival.
6th Annual ‘VH1 Hip Hop Honors Set To Air Oct 13th
The 6th annual “VH1 Hip Hop Honors” show will commemorate the 25th anniversary of Def Jam Records, as talents from across all artistic genres come together to celebrate this significant milestone in American hip-hop music.
Luda Day Is Back Sept 3rd To The 7th
The TAG Signature Series Presents the 4th Annual LudaDay Weekend Hosted by Ludacris & Disturbing Tha Peace Records during Labor Day Weekend on September 3rd to September 7th in Atlanta.
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