listen here.. Ok…why is everybody coming up with the number 10? Just curious. Maybe 50, Biggie, & Daytona are kindred spirits…maybe we should take heed to their lessons…below is a tight video by The Kid Daytona…The Kid Daytona feat. Bun B – “Air Born” World Premiere The Kid Daytona is one of NYC’s best unsigned rappers. We would say to give this dude a record deal, but he seems to be doing just fine on his own. Hailing from the Bronx, the Cipha Sounds protégé…

THE CITY OF GOD The Band from left to right: Raphael (Drums), Stephanie (Vocals), Rocco (Bass), Danny (Vocals), Gunnar (Guitar), & Tiago (DJ/Sunthesizer)…Tiago spoke for the band. We linked up at the Future Classic Festival in Miami. LISA: Tell the readers where your band name came from? City of God: We got our name from the City Of God Movie. LISA: Did you see the third City of God installment which recreates the police side of the story? City of God: The name of that…

AMBER ROSE [found pics of amber rose at ITS Entertainment. Thanks to DJAFRESH www.twitter.com/DJAFRESH]

AFTER MUCH ANTICIPATION, TREY SONGZ IS READY!!For those of you who are R&B freaks, you need to go buy the album because Trey Songz’ voice is sounding strong and crystal clear as always. His new album is titled READY, but I prefer the cover artwork on his Anticipation album (a prequel to READY), so that art cover is featured first. You can download Anticipation on his website (www.treysongz.com) and buy READY now on this website or wherever music is sold. Ok, let me get straight…

50 CENT’S 10 LESSONS FOR SUCCESS!! Success comes from seeking an advantage in each and every encounter, here the US rapper offers indispensable advice on how to win 1. See Things for What They Are – Intense Realism Reality can be rather harsh. Your days are numbered. It takes constant effort to carve a place for yourself in this ruthlessly competitive world and hold on to it. People can be treacherous. They bring endless battles into your life. Your task is to resist the temptation…

In going with the theory of this week’s posts (September’s Artists), I’m sure these images remind you of something. I found them (and there’s more) on www.artofficialmusic.net. The magnificent and innovative artist is Dan Tobin Smith located at www.dantobinsmith.com YEA Baby!!!

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In lieu of former President Jimmy Carter’s comments about how President Obama’s opposition stems from racism, President Obama responds on David Letter (to be aired the night of Sept. 21st) on the following video. Obama believes that racism may not be the root of his opposition…WATCH Visit msnbc.com for Breaking News, World News, and News about the Economy

MY LETTER TO DR. DRE…Dear Dr. Dre, Can you please come out with another CHRONIC album? And I can tell you that I speak for millions of us. Your records bring back so many memories for me. It reminds me of the days when music was good, when production of tracks were thoroughly thought out, and when it took more than just having access to equipment to be a producer. When it was Dre’s day, we had pure magic, creativity, and kamikaze sounds that no…

Elder Beatmaster makes better music than most artists I know using only a comb and a wall..WOW!! He puts so many people to shame until it’s not even funny! Check Him Out! ELDER BEATMASTER ~IN HIS OWN WORDS~ A true representative of authentic Hip Hop. He comes bringing an old school flavor with a new school twist as a voice of conscious awakening, enlightenment, unity, freedom, upliftment, and empowerment to the ignorant and less fortunate members of every race, class and culture. Life experiences as…