LOS ANGELES - The lines have officially been blurred between real life and CGI, as evidenced at the behind the scenes NBA Live 10 event hosted by DJ Skee. www.skee.tv www.nbalivemixtape.com
ATLANTA - Hip hop super-group Slaughterhouse rolls through Atlanta for their inaugural show, with visions of strip clubs and waffle houses' on their mind. www.myspace.com/weouttahere2009
LOS ANGELES - In the 2nd installment of Get in the Van, we catch up with hardcore band, Cruel Hand, who talk about how they came about forming back in 2005. The band then gives us an exclusive look at the van that takes them to and from their shows. www.myspace.com/cruelhand
PHILADELPHIA - Illustrator Leanne Biank loves how forgiving the oil painting medium is. Armed with a unique style, she set out in the freelance world to get her start in the business. www.leannebiank.com
DALLAS - The guys talk about the creative process that went into crafting their latest album, and how breaking up with a girlfriend is a gold mine for material. You can't have happiness without loneliness. www.myspace.com/dancegavindance
LOS ANGELES - The Terror edition of Get in the Van concludes as the band takes over the Key Club in LA. Keep a lookout for the next Get in the Van featuring Cruel Hand. www.myspace.com/terror
WASHINGTON DC - Durkl 2047 is a clothing line that supports a carefree lifestyle, and prides itself on being the fashion voice for the underground community in DC. www.durkl.com
SAN FRANCISCO - DJ Tina T talks about how she got started in the business, as well as the pros and cons of the digital revolution entering turntable culture. www.myspace.com/djtinat
LOS ANGELES - Terror heads to a show in Santa Cruz where they shut the place down, only to make the long haul back to LA that same night. www.myspace.com/terror
LOS ANGELES - Multi-talented artist Carlos Torres explains his affinity for being able to make people feel what he wants them to feel with various mediums of art. www.carlitoswaytat2.com www.twitter.com/carlostorresart
NEW YORK - Skyzoo grabs a slice from Luigi's Pizzeria as he explains the deeper meaning behind the Beautiful Decay, as well as his early influences. www.myspace.com/skyzoo
NYC-JUNE 09: Take a first look at some of the talent lined up for this year's Brooklyn Hip Hop Festival brought to you by Brooklyn Bodega
Photos Courtesy of Elizabeth of EMA Photography
NYC-JUNE 09: Take a first look at some of the talent lined up for this year's Brooklyn Hip Hop Festival brought to you by Brooklyn Bodega
Photos Courtesy of Elizabeth of EMA Photography
NYC-JUNE 09: Take a first look at some of the talent lined up for this year's Brooklyn Hip Hop Festival brought to you by Brooklyn Bodega
Photos Courtesy of Elizabeth of EMA Photography
NYC-JUNE 09: Take a first look at some of the talent lined up for this year's Brooklyn Hip Hop Festival brought to you by Brooklyn Bodega
Photos Courtesy of Elizabeth of EMA Photography
NYC-JUNE 09: Take a first look at some of the talent lined up for this year's Brooklyn Hip Hop Festival brought to you by Brooklyn Bodega
Photos Courtesy of Elizabeth of EMA Photography
NYC-JUNE 09: Take a first look at some of the talent lined up for this year's Brooklyn Hip Hop Festival brought to you by Brooklyn Bodega
Photos Courtesy of Elizabeth of EMA Photography
NYC-JUNE 09: Take a first look at some of the talent lined up for this year's Brooklyn Hip Hop Festival brought to you by Brooklyn Bodega
Photos Courtesy of Elizabeth of EMA Photography
NYC-JUNE 09: Take a first look at some of the talent lined up for this year's Brooklyn Hip Hop Festival brought to you by Brooklyn Bodega
Photos Courtesy of Elizabeth of EMA Photography
NYC-JUNE 09: Take a first look at some of the talent lined up for this year's Brooklyn Hip Hop Festival brought to you by Brooklyn Bodega
Photos Courtesy of Elizabeth of EMA Photography
NYC-JUNE 09: Take a first look at some of the talent lined up for this year's Brooklyn Hip Hop Festival brought to you by Brooklyn Bodega
Photos Courtesy of Elizabeth of EMA Photography
NYC-JUNE 09: Take a first look at some of the talent lined up for this year's Brooklyn Hip Hop Festival brought to you by Brooklyn Bodega
Photos Courtesy of Elizabeth of EMA Photography
NYC-JUNE 09: Take a first look at some of the talent lined up for this year's Brooklyn Hip Hop Festival brought to you by Brooklyn Bodega
Photos Courtesy of Elizabeth of EMA Photography
NYC-JUNE 09: Take a first look at some of the talent lined up for this year's Brooklyn Hip Hop Festival brought to you by Brooklyn Bodega
Photos Courtesy of Elizabeth of EMA Photography
NYC-JUNE 09: Take a first look at some of the talent lined up for this year's Brooklyn Hip Hop Festival brought to you by Brooklyn Bodega
Photos Courtesy of Elizabeth of EMA Photography
NYC-JUNE 09: Take a first look at some of the talent lined up for this year's Brooklyn Hip Hop Festival brought to you by Brooklyn Bodega
Photos Courtesy of Elizabeth of EMA Photography
NYC-JUNE 09: Take a first look at some of the talent lined up for this year's Brooklyn Hip Hop Festival brought to you by Brooklyn Bodega
Photos Courtesy of Elizabeth of EMA Photography
NYC-JUNE 09: Take a first look at some of the talent lined up for this year's Brooklyn Hip Hop Festival brought to you by Brooklyn Bodega
Photos Courtesy of Elizabeth of EMA Photography