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Glasses Malone To Write & Executive Produce Cash Money Films' "The Division"
The Cash Money/Hoo-Bangin' artist will begin production on the film to a script he co-wrote next month in Los Angeles.
James "Groove" Chambers: Escapism
The veteran producer of hits for Nappy Roots and Lil Mama talks about achieving his musical mission through Tree Sound Studios, home of classics of yesterday and tomorrow.
DX News Bits: The Whitehouse Band & Homeboy Sandman, Sims, Tom Scott
Doomtree's Sims readies his sophomore album, and the legendary sample from Pete Rock & CL Smooth's "T.R.O.Y." returns to CD after years of out-of-print rarity.
Q-Tip Says He Will Be Producing Esperanza Spalding's Upcoming Album
A Tribe Called Quest's front-man will be behind the boards for the Jazz bassist and vocalist's upcoming LP.
Soul Position's Blueprint Experiments On "Adventures In Counter-Culture"
Columbus, Ohio's own returns with a new approach on his latest solo effort. Tracklisting included.
Russell Simmons To Publish "Super Rich: The Guide To Having It All"
Rush's third book talks about inner-wealth and spirituality.
Canibus, Ras Kass, Kurupt, Killah Priest Recording "HRSMN" Album, Slaughterhouse Collaboration
One of Hip Hop's "what if's" appears to be soon-coming, and working with a super-group that resembled them in later years.
Country Music Icon Kenny Rogers Hopes To Collaborate Again With Wyclef Jean
One of 'Clef's more shocking collabs, "Kenny Rogers - Pharaoh Monch Dub Plate" may see a follow-up, according to the 72 year-old Country icon.
Redman Explains How EPMD Taught Him To Help Producers, Talks Rap Covers
Exclusive: Reggie explains how Erick & Parrish's crew made him loyal to newcomers, and since he revived Sugarhill Gang's hit, Red explains which classic of his is okay to touch...in 10 more years.
DX News Bits: Block Music, Grieves, Dan The Automator, Brother Ali
Brother Ali is presently touring, and performing a special Eyedea cover. Dan The Automator served as music supervisor to a new film, and Grieves joins Warped Tour next summer.
DX News Bits: Statik Selektah, People Under The Stairs, Roc Marciano
UPDATE: Roc Marcy vinyl gets a release date, as two "reloaded" cuts hit iTunes.
Former Bad Boy Records Star G-Dep Confesses To 1993 Murder
The "Let's Get It" star comes forward on his own to admit to a Harlem robbery/murder from 17 years ago, reportedly due to his conscience.
Snoop Dogg, Soopafly To Be Featured On The LBC Crew's "Haven't You Heard"
UPDATE: Daz, Kurupt and Snoop Dogg are featured, with Snoop being executive producer.
Evidence Explains Beatles-Inspired "I Don't Need Love," Potential DJ Premier Collaboration
The Dilated Peoples' emcee/producer explains how we weren't supposed to hear his stellar Beatles-inspired mixtape, and how "Cats & Dogs" is sizing up to be a very special album.
Nas & Damian Marley Announce International Distant Relatives Tour Dates
The Distant Relatives hit more continents, starting early next year.
B.o.B.'s "The Adventures Of Bobby Ray" Reaches Gold Status
The latest announcement of 2010 albums reaching gold came courtesy of B.o.B.'s manager, TJ Chapman.
Game Records Verse In French With Emcee La Fouine, Announces New Label
Game raps in French on a single expected to release today, and founds Kush House in addition to his fledgling Black Wall Street imprint.
Potluck Asks Fans To Name Their New Album
The weed-welcoming group puts it up to fans to choose the title to their sixth album, on Suburban Noize Records.
Trina Honored At Florida Entertainment Summit
The Slip-N-Slide Records veteran was honored this past weekend for her charity work with Diamond Dolls.
Ice-T Executive Produces "The Peacemaker: L.A. Gang Wars" For A&E
South Central, Los Angeles' gang community's mediation and truces are the focus of a new five part series that premieres this Thursday, with a legend behind the scenes.
Verbal Kent's "Save Yourself" Features Pete Rock, Sadat X, Masta Ace
1990s O.G.'s stand in support of the Chicago emcee's sixth album, "Save Yourself," coming January 11.
