It’s the first ever official DVD release for Busta Rhymes. “Everything Remains Raw” is to be released tomorrow (May 16, 2004). It features a full length live concert with 5.1 surround and DTS 5.1 surround featuring all of Busta’s hit songs. You can also expect to see a behind the scenes look at life on the road, Busta’s car collection and more. There is also supposed to be a hidden home video from Busta’s tour to Europe and Africa. If you can’t find it, email dvd@fortressdvd.com and they’ll fill you in.

The Beastie boys are prepping to release their next full length album. Previously named Pass the Mic, they have renamed the album after a track on the album. It is now called Rhyme the Rhyme Well. If you want to check out the new video “Ch-check It Out” in real audio streaming [click here].

The story goes like this: Samantha Ronson, a young NYC-based rocker, originally struck up a friendship with Roc-A-Fella honcho Damon Dash through the New York club scene, where Sam was a rising star behind the ones-and-twos and Damon was, well, Damon Dash. “I thought Samantha was a cool chick,” remembers Damon. “She had a great taste in music, and her sneaker game was on point.” But upon hearing her unfinished demo on an iPod late one night, Damon signed her immediately to Roc-A-Fella. According to the RocRed, Samantha’s debut album, is a sharp, surprisingly mature collection of straightforward pop songs that reflect her diverse influences and musical background. If you want to catch Samantha Live she is hooking up with JC Chasez for dates Chicago, New York, Philadelphia and San Francisco. “It’s been great doing these gigs with JC,” continues Sam. “I’m getting so much experience just getting out there.