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Guess Who’s Back? CCB… Back on the Scene Like a Record Machine!

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Remember the go-go single, “Classy”?  What about, “My Phatty’?  Well how about that cranking go-go version of the Jay-Z / Linkin Park hit, “Encore”?  Of course you do.   I’m referring to hits from the Critical Condition Band – otherwise known as CCB. Well CCB, those crankin young brothers and sister who brought you their freshmen release of “Critical Condition Band” and then followed it up with “Diversity,” have come a long way, from being on top, to falling apart and breaking up the band. As they put it, they are back on mission to now only bring your their hits from … Continue reading Guess Who’s Back? CCB… Back on the Scene Like a Record Machine!

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Gods’illa – Saviours & Punishers feat. Sean Price

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UAU Music Gods’illa unleashes their brand new video for “Saviours & Punishers” featuring Duck Down’s own Sean Price.  This music video was filmed in Atlanta at the A3C Hip Hop Festival and includes performance footage from the HipHopDX stage.  ”Saviours & Punishers” produced by Joe D can be found on Gods’illa’s latest mixtape “CPR: The Blend Tape” hosted by Lo Down Loretta Brown aka Erykah Badu. WATCH VIDEO CLIP BELOW: Continue reading Gods’illa – Saviours & Punishers feat. Sean Price

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Farewell Heavy D – We’ve Got Nuthin But Love For Ya

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Grace Baptist Church filled to capacity with mourners on Friday for the homegoing service of Legendary Hip-Hop Artist/Actor Over-weight Lover Dwight “Heavy D” Myers.  Among those in attendance were Will Smith & Jada Pinkett-Smith, Queen Latifah, Jay-Z, John Legend, Sean Combs, Usher, and Johnny Gill, delivered a powerful performance of “Never Would Have Made It.” It was apparent that Heavy D, who at the age of 44, died on November 8 due to complications from pneumonia, touched so many over the years through his powerful and positive music, lyrics and showmanship.  As he was remembered by family and friends through … Continue reading Farewell Heavy D – We’ve Got Nuthin But Love For Ya

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Chris Tucker & Ice Cube In Talks for ANOTHER ‘Friday’

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via TMZ… Chris Tucker has been in serious talks with Ice Cube about reprising his role as SMOKEYYYYY … so says the guy who played DeBo in the “Friday” series. Tiny Lister was chillin’ last night outside Pueblo Viejo in Hollywood — when the scariest man in Hollywood told TMZ … Tucker flew him out on his private jet recently to discuss the possibility of getting the ORIGINAL “Friday” crew back together. FYI — Tucker shot into superstardom playing pot-obsessed Smokey in the original “Friday” back in 1995 … and then refused to appear in any of the sequels, citing … Continue reading Chris Tucker & Ice Cube In Talks for ANOTHER ‘Friday’

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Wale Gives Central High School A Little Something To Be Ambitious About

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There were about 400 honor roll students, as well as a few others who have proven to be positive leaders, who were pleasantly surprised as they sat in Central High School’s auditorium. With what they thought would be just a simple assembly awarding them for their academic achievements, a game of “Simon Says” and a fashion show, ended up being more than that.  Much more.  A special exclusive performance hip-hop artist Wale. Wale, who was in the process of beginning a 43 city tour promoting his lasted album “Ambition” (which dropped this week), stopped into the school’s assembly and not … Continue reading Wale Gives Central High School A Little Something To Be Ambitious About

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Killa Cal – Da Animal EPK

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Have you EVER seen an EPK by a GoGo Artist???? Not until NOW…….. This is an EPK of the DMV’s (DC,MD,VA) own Rap/GoGo Artist Killa Cal. Over the years Killa Cal has amazed audiences with his fiery live freestyles, classic remixes and numerous rap mixtapes circulating nationally. This EPK shows his dedication to his roots of GoGo Music as we take a look at a rising star that not only has conquered the GoGo scene of the Nations Capital, but has now drawn National attention with his Rap music and ghostwriting accomplishments. This is an in depth interview with the … Continue reading Killa Cal – Da Animal EPK

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Mashable’s YouTube Cover Song Face-Offs

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Hey… here’s a lil somethin-somethin that many of you Go-Go bands might find interesting and right up your alley.  And it’s definitely a good opportunity for more exposure. Each week, the Mashable.com blog website searches and chooses a particular popular song.  Next they find 10 of the best youtube video versions that cover song, and then corral them onto a video gallery, allowing people to vote on their favorite. Since many consider a lot of the Go-Go bands today experts in the world of cover songs, we figure this may be a good avenue to spend a little bit of … Continue reading Mashable’s YouTube Cover Song Face-Offs

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The Getaway | Behind The Scenes | Big G AKA Slim Charles

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BYB’s own and HBO’s The Wire star Anwan “Big G” Glover (Slim Charles) is back! Watch as we follow him on the set of his debut music video “Get Away” (from his upcoming debut solo album, “Transformation” Big G and BYB Movement), featuring Grammy Nominated singer Kyonte & LOC of the Backyard Band & directed by Brandon Best. Also featuring…  Lena Chase, Steve Roy, Armand Thomas, Omar Scott, Aaron, La La “Faim Evette”, Missy, Carrie Michelle, London Devito, Serenity Jones, Jaki NyCole, and “L”. WATCH SAMPLE CLIP BELOW: Continue reading The Getaway | Behind The Scenes | Big G AKA Slim Charles

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AARP Food Drive Fights Hunger Among D.C.’s Elderly

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While hunger can impact anyone’s health and well-being negatively, senior citizens are particularly vulnerable. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), it’s not uncommon for older adults to go to bed hungry. In addition, the elderly, many who live on fixed incomes, often end up choosing between paying for their medicine and buying food. To that end, Pat Jones, associate director for the D.C. chapter of the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP), said that’s why projects such as its Oct. 14 citywide food drive are important in helping maintain nutrition among low-income and disadvantages seniors. Read Entire Article … Continue reading AARP Food Drive Fights Hunger Among D.C.’s Elderly

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Rane’s Departure from WPGC Outlined in Second Lawsuit

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Longtime WPGC host DJ Rane vanished from the airwaves three months ago without a farewell — but a pair of lawsuits shed light on her messy falling-out with the radio station. In May, the perky voice known in real life as Ranelle Sykes filed a gender-discrimination suit against her bosses claiming that her on-air partner of a decade, Keith “DJ Flexx” Clagon, was earning “significantly more” than her. (Twice as much, she told City Paper last month; station execs denied it.) Several weeks later, she was off the air. Why? In a second suit filed in Prince George’s County Circuit Court last week, Sykes … Continue reading Rane’s Departure from WPGC Outlined in Second Lawsuit

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Go-Go Music in Central Texas

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Go-Go Music Comes to Central Texas via KOOP Radio and the Pocket Beats Show AUSTIN, TX., Oct 19, 20011 –  91.7 KOOP (pronounced koh-op) radio, a  community radio station in Austin Texas owned and operated by its members, announced that they have added the show “Pocket Beats” to their online program schedule.  Aaron Bryant, the host of the Pocket Beats show, will be streaming live online Wednesday nights from 9:00 pm to 10:00 pm CST at www.koop.org. Pocket Beats will explore Go-Go music which is a sub-genre of music associated with R & B/Funk and has its origins in Washington … Continue reading Go-Go Music in Central Texas