NEW YORK - MC's Donwil, Ilyas, and Von Pea stroll through the NYC streets and perform at Fat Beats for their album release of Brooklynati. www.myspace.com/tanyamorgan www.fatbeats.com
NEW YORK - We couldn't catch a cab in the famous city of New York, so we took a stroll around the neighborhood with John Robinson as he showed us some of the historical landmarks that made him who he is today. www.myspace.com/thejohnrobinsonproject
SAN FRANCISCO - Greg Simkins, aka Craola, started doing art ever since he got his hands on crayons. At 17, he linked up with a couple friends from high school and stepped into the world of graffiti. Now, he's a father, husband, artist, and so much more. To see more of his work, check out: www.imscared.com
NASHVILLE - Justin joined his father's band back when he was 17 in South Nashville, TN. Now he has an EP and 2-full records out on Bloodshot Records. www.myspace.com/justintownesearle
LOS ANGELES - Rick Ross of Delicious Vinyl takes us on a tour of the legendary LA hip hop label. Literally and figuratively. Check out the inside of the Delicious Vinyl offices and hear the stories behind classics from Tone Loc, Young M.C., Fatlip, J Dilla, and more.
www.deliciousvinyl.com
LOS ANGELES - Fonda, Time Machine, and The Fat Jew popped it off at Swing House for VIMBY's monthly music showcase. Dip dip, shake and bake. www.myspace.com/teamfacelift www.swinghouse.com
LOS ANGELES - Celebrating the release of their 2nd album on Tres Records, Giant Panda attends the Electric Last listening party at Fat Beats before kicking off the tour at Little Temple. www.myspace.com/giantpanda www.fatbeats.com www.tresrecords.com
NEW YORK - Think of a late 80's Bon Jovi concert, mixed in with Regis and Kelly, and Celine Dion's last show in Vegas and what do you get? Karim Fonda, Machine, and Fat Jew of Team Facelift. www.teamfacelift.com
NEW YORK - Jahmal Williams, Lil Dap, and many others gather with producer Josh Stewart for The Static III skate video premiere in the East Village. After party featuring Jeru the Damaja www.theoriesofatlantis.com
LOS ANGELES - Streetwear lines battle it out at the Nike and Stones Throw 3-3 basketball tournament. Hosted by Peanut Butter Wolf at the Nike Point store in LA. www.nikebasketball.com www.stonesthrow.com