Behind the Scenes of The DMV's Own and Universal Records' Mugsy Malone

It's nice to see this dude come from being on The Home Team's MySpace Monday to this:

Deshawn Stevenson Getting His Usher On

I have no clue...

Owner of the World's Largest Record Collection

Crate diggers, check this out:


The Archive from Sean Dunne on Vimeo

And another favorite vid of mine, Questlove of The Roots and his collection:

Public Enemy's Professor Griff Coming to Town

Come get some knowledge...

Hip-Hop's Top 20 Money Earners For 2008

A little inspiration, motivation, or even hateration for you. lol From June 2007 to June 2008:

1. Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson: $150 million
2. Shawn “Jay-Z” Carter: $82 million
3. Sean “Diddy” Combs: $35 million
4. Kanye West: $30 million
5. Timothy “Timbaland” Mosley: $22 million
6. Pharrell Williams: $20 million
7. Kasseem “Swizz Beatz” Dean: $17 million
8. Calvin “Snoop Dogg” Broadus: $16 million
9. André “Dr. Dre” Young: $15 million
10. Christopher “Ludacris” Bridges: $14 million
11. Clifford “T.I.” Harris: $13 million (tie)
11. Dwayne “Lil Wayne” Carter: $13 million (tie)
12. Marshall “Eminem” Mathers: $12 million (tie)
12. Lonnie “Common” Lynn Jr.: $12 million (tie)
12. Aliaune “Akon” Thiam: $12 million (tie)
13. Jermaine Dupri: $11 million (tie)
13. Jonathan “Lil Jon” Smith: $11 million (tie)
14. OutKast: $10 million (tie)
14. Hakeem “Chamillionaire” Seriki: $10 million (tie)
14. Jayceon “The Game” Taylor: $10 million (tie)

Is RaTheMC's Cover Biting or Dissing Wale?

So, some of my good fellows on the MD/DC/VA board on NikeTalk.com feel as though Ra's cover is a bite/and or dis of Wale's joint. Look at the titles. And both covers are inspired by TV shows (Seinfeld and Martin). Here is a bit of what Judah had to say (Ra is his artist if you didn't know):

"She was inspired by his tape so she did it her way. She is showing respect for one and for two non industry people have seen it and respect and want to hear it because they obviously didnt connect with Seinfield but I'm sure they can connect with Martin"

What do ya'll think? Drop comments...

Lyriciss f RAtheMC-2Sick

Lyriciss likes sending stories with his music. So here goes: *sits down Indian style*


Another track where I don't have a really deep explanation for it or anything...I got the beat, I wrote the hook and my verse, hit up the dopest female MC in the DMV (if not the world...we think on the larger plateau), and a dope track was created. This WILL be on my new mixtape, "Voice Of The Metro", dropping in late September/early October (I know y'all want a date, but it's a free project and it's still mid-August...gimme a lil time to make that definite lol). DON'T FORGET...cop RAtheMC's new mixtape, "The Mixtape About Something...I Think", dropping THIS Tuesday, August 19. We're all about that unity and dope music in the DMV, so you know I'mma push her shit like it's MY shit. Congrats to her having the HipHopGame Demo Of The Month also. Peace & Hip-Hop.

Download: 2Sick

Christina K on AllHipHop.com

So a few days back I mentioned how Nas' "Black President" was originally for her. I hit up Christina, and she showed love and told me how one of her tracks is on AllHipHop.com Check it out. Oh yeah, shout out to Deuce Double too. You're everywhere!! lol

Christina K on AllHipHop.com

Come Help Me Do Me-Holadizza f Lil Boosie, Raheem Devaughn

When's the last time someone unsigned from the area had more than one major artist on a track?

Can A DMV Artist Top 1 Million Albums?

Got this email and found it interesting:

Let's help D'General achieve Lil Wayne status by topping 1,000,000+ albums sold.

Preview & Purchase D'General Latest Album Release at:
http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/dgeneral2

Also, check him out on myspace at: http://www.myspace.com/dgeneralmusic

Thanks in advance.

*******************************

Now, this got me thinking....do you think the DMV will ever have an artist sell a million albums? Let's change that....will we ever have a RAP artist sell a million albums? Nonchalant went gold back in the day.

New Networking Event

FYI, that's my birthday folks. :)

Kode-Kode to the Streets

Some Baltimore flavor:

The long awaited mixtape by Baltimore's own "Kode Street" is finally here! The "Kode to the Streets" mixtape is hosted by the world famous Super Friends own DJ Shakim out of Atlanta GA. This mixtape consist of 8 original tracks and is featuring his lead single titled "Doin My Thang". This is probably one of the hottest mixtapes of the year, check it out cause you might need some pointers. A&R's pay attention!

01. Baltimore (feat. Comp)
02. Psycho (Remix) (feat. Busta Rhymes, Cassidy & Papoose)
03. Heaven
04. Spread Love
05. What (feat. S.U.P.R.E.M.E. & Trez H)
06. Freestyle (feat. Ckrisis)
07. Freestyle (feat. S.U.P.R.E.M.E & Shellbe Raw)
08. Do You (feat. Rod Lee)
09. Pearly Gates (Remix) (feat. 50 Cent & Mobb Deep)
10. Doin My Thang
11. Look Out (feat. X.O.)
12. Rockin' Off (Snippet)

Download: Kode to the Streets

Marky On Every Damn Thing Again

Even though I didn't get invited to the video shoot last weekend, I'll still show some love. lol

Download: Marky Rules the World


***WDMV RADIO BILLBOARD'S TOP 10 ft. MARKY- WEEK 1***
1. Radio Break Intro
2. Donk- Soulja Boy ft. Marky
3. Girls All Around The World- Lloyd ft. Marky & Lil Wayne
4. Foolish- Shawty Lo ft. Baby, Marky, & Jim Jones
5. Radio Break 2
6. Here I Am- Rick Ross ft. Nelly, Marky, & Avery Storm
7. I Kissed A Girl- Katy Perry ft. Marky
8. Everyone Knows- N.E.R.D. ft. Kanye West, Marky, & Lupe Fiasco
9. Radio Break 3
10. 4 Min- Madonna ft. Justin Timberlake & Marky
11. Diamond Girl- Ryan Leslie ft. Marky
12. Disturbia- Rihanna ft. Marky
13. Text Messages- Raheem DeVaughn ft. Marky
14. Radio Break 4

The DMV Has the HipHopGame.com Audio Section on Lock!!

Much love to all three artists!! Now go over to the audio section and show some love:
HipHopGame.com Audio Page

How Michael Vick Lost Millions

Homie was doomed before all the dog stuff happened. This is a lesson for everyone: Resarch each person that's gonna be a part of your business circle. Especially those handling your money.


ESPN Article On Vick's Losses

Nas' Black President Was Originally For A Local Artist

I'm officially gonna call the XXL Magazine with the Jeezy/Foxy covers the "DMV Issue of XXL" I already posted a lot of stuff I came across in that issue that highlights the DMV (NOE, Raheem). Plus I noticed Wale is in there three different times (LRG ad, mixtape review, story on hipster hip-hop). So today I'm reading the mini interview with DJ Green Lantern, and he mentions how a Maryland artist he works with gave him the idea for Nas' "Black President." The idea was for her song. Introducing Christina K. Go check her out:
Christina K's MySpace Page

UNVA Featured on InsideNOVA.com

A lot of rappers claim to have a movement, but I've witnessed UNVA's for myself. It's amazing!! Read the full story:

UNVA's Hip-Hop High Life

Darren Harper Featured on BlackVoices.com

A friend sent me this link. The feature took place in July, but better late then never. I love Darren!! He's such a positive role model for the kids in the area.

Peep the story: Darren Harper-Pounding the Pavement

DMVRemix: J'wyn-I Put On

A new R&B singer I just got hipped too. I love hearing vocalists do their thing over hip-hop tracks. FYI, he's just on the opening verse:

J'wyn-I Put On Remix

Marky Commercial For "Hate is the New Love"

All I'm saying is, how can I get a Kenny Burns fitted?