Wale & UCB Successfully Holds the Fort Down for MTV

As the official VMA house band, hip-hop’s newest challenger Wale and the legendary go go band UCB hyped up the audience as they put their own unique spin on some of the biggest songs of the year, his own material and a few classic covers.  They collaborated with a number of artists including Kid Cudi with “Day And Night,” The All-American Rejects with “Gives You Hell,”Pitbull with “You Know You Want Me” and 3OH!3 with “Don’t Trust Me”.  Kid Cudi honored DJ AM during his performance of “Make Her Say.” During a commercial break, after Kanye West’s tirade, Wale tried … Continue reading Wale & UCB Successfully Holds the Fort Down for MTV

Uncalled 4 set to House the MTV Video Music Awards

DC will definitely be well represented at the 2009 MTV Video Music Awards.  It has been confirmed that performer Wale and and the legendary Washington, D.C., Go-Go band UCB (Uncalled 4 Band) will serve as the official house band for the night. As his work with Lady Gaga on the song “Chillin’ ” proves, Wale is no stranger to collaborations, so he should feel right at home when he joins forces with the All-American Rejects, Pitbull and 3OH!3 to perform versions of the year’s biggest hits. Continue reading Uncalled 4 set to House the MTV Video Music Awards