I can always count on my buddies over at Gorilla Union to put on history making Hip Hop festivals such as “Rock the Bells” and “Paid Dues”. Coming off an amazing 2007 for the Gorilla Union camp, they’re at it again for “Paid Dues” 08 with one of the deepest lineups in over 10 years.
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I try to consider myself a music aficionado from time to time. I was just about to tell one of my buddy’s that kicked me this link; “Homie, there is nothing in the music world you can show me that I haven’t……………..” (My jaw dropped).
Come in and see the video on this greatness……
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U-God, AKA Lamont Hawkins, looks to cash in on $170,000 from his label/crew, Universal Music licensed company Wu Music, for breach of contract. Hear my thoughts on this inside…..
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Here at Ill Rated we jump at the opportunity to feature local artist that put it down for their respective craft. Today we focus on a man that has transformed his passion for sneakers and art into a full blown business of creating custom shoe design that has drawn the attention of artist like Talib Kweli, and DJ Tony Touch.
Crave Online Editor-in-Chief, Ahmad Childress caught up with Sole Junkie (aka Steven Cedre Jr.) in Los Angeles at Crash Mansion, for a night of Hip-Hop and Fashion and asked him about his artwork.
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Last month Miss Van returned to the gallery, this time for a solo show at Magda Danyz Gallery in France. Miss Van (a.k.a Vanessa Castex) native of Toulouse, France has been painting walls since the age of 18 and is considered one of the more predominant street artist of our time. Check out video of the show…..
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