**R.I.P. Gary Coleman**

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It has come to my attention that Gary Coleman passed away at the young age of 42... The Child television Star from 1970's television show 'Diff'rent Strokes' lived a life from stardom to tabloid scrutiny to his road to redemption, until he found his day to see his maker. Everbody give your last applaud for Arnold...."What You talkin' bout Willis"

Gary Coleman

(Feb. 8th 1968 - May,28th 2010)

Music Update:

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D. King is making his way back after his last FreEp The Bidding War. Now with his self-proclaimed summer hit, D. King will definitely be in your speakers. Look out for more of his music because he run through the summer full speed. Shout out to Brick Klick Music, Tos I see you!

Everybody Say That -D. King

T.I. x DJ Drama x DJ MLK - Fuck A Mixtape

T.I. is not only back out of jail but just dropped his mixtape with DJ Drama and DJ MLK to give us a Gangsta Grillz ... Check it out and see if he lives up to his proclaimed KING of the South..

T.I. x DJ Drama x DJ MLK - Fuck A Mixtape

Avi8ted Thoughts Announces The Launch Of Their New Website

If You are in DC this weekend.. You need to be at Club LOVE on saturday for my Avi8ted bros and their website release party.

Check the flyer below and if you don't know about Avi8ted Thoughts yet check out the quick bio too.

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Avi8ted Thoughts lifestyle and clothing brand will be launching their newly designed website this Saturday, May 29, 2010 at LOVE Nightclub in Washington D.C. Avi8ted Thoughts is a lifestyle brand based around a clothing line created in Washington D.C. The enterprising brand promotes the up building of oneself and collaboration of like minds to achieve a common goal. Aside from the Avi8ted ideals, the brand also offers a line of tee shirts and will be expanding their product line in upcoming seasons.

The newly designed Avi8ted website is an interactive place for viewers to stay updated on every aspect of the Avi8ted Thoughts lifestyle brand, as well as purchase Avi8ted Thoughts clothing. The site consists of a multimedia blog that regularly posts company news, original articles and videos, an online clothing store where the Avi8ted Thinker can purchase pieces from the Avi8ted Thoughts line, and a newsletter available for subscription via email that keeps Avi8ted Thinkers abreast of company news and events. The website launch party will take place at D.C.’s hot spot, LOVE Nightclub on Saturday, May 29, 2010. Avi8ted Thinkers and those looking to see the Avi8ted Lifestyle in action are invited to witness Thinkers that “fly without wings.”

Avi8ted Thoughts Inc., believes in the idea that if you look good, you feel good. In addition to alluring graphics and aesthetically pleasing design, the brand seeks to encourage people to use their talents to build a strong, diverse network of individuals to spearhead the Avi8ted Movement. The Avi8ted Movement is centered around the mantra, “We understand that thoughts become words, words become actions, and actions spark cultural movements,” The ultimate goal is to expose people to the Avi8ted Lifestyle way of thinking and spread their message through their expanding clothing line and website.

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Shouts to these fellow entrepreneurs on their grind.

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 It's officially here! Yo side of the bed has hit the web so please enjoy! The message from this video is so strong. Please Bring our troops home!

New Artist Alerts

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Alot of young talent is emerging in the music industry. I guess it would be that way with tour season here. All the way from California comes 16 year old Nicky D, who just dropped a new single. Gold Lettering is definitely a good track that give a better vibe of Cali has come to. Now with more artist coming out of Cali, The East Coast can understand the complete style that has eerged out of Cali-For-Ni-A.

Gold Lettering -Nicky D

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I know I'm crazy late with this one but the purpose is bigger. Shout out to my fraternity brother Kevin McCall for making his way into the industry after smashing out the youtube wave. He actually did his thing on the track to. Roo to the 12th D bruhz.

Drake - Miss Me feat. Lil Wayne

This album needs to hurry up and get here...

Another banger with Wayne..

Drake - Miss Me feat. Lil Wayne

WILL SMOOTH - Fishing For a Hater

**NOVEMBER'S CHILDREN EXCLUSIVE**
**NOVEMBER'S CHILDREN EXCLUSIVE**

We've been pushing his music for a while, if you haven't gotten his Eat Your Heart Out Mixtape go get it now... just search it up to the right.

Here is a new track from him, check it out

Will Smooth - Fishing For A Hater (Dirty Version)

Will Smooth - Fishing For A Hater (Clean Radio Edit)

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Truthfully Speaking, Chris Brown has the hottest R&B track for the year since February 14th. This song is so crack. Ladies and some of y'all dudes please be warned. Check it out...Chris Brown in 'No Bullshit'.

The Dream - New Tracks

To be honest, I think The Dream is one of the most consistent Hit-Makers ever in the game... At the least, you know you will get something to bob your head to... check out these two latest tracks that have hit the waves...

The Dream - My Black Everything

The Dream - Sex Intelligent

Check It Out: N.E.R.D with DJ Reflex

N.E.R.D. speaks with N.E.R.D about upcoming projects and records...

Their album is set to drop in the fall, The single they released is "Having Fun"

Check it out

Drake - Unforgettable (Ft. Jeezy)

Off of his upcoming album Thank me Later ... drops 6/15/2010

Produced by 40...

Drake - Unforgettable ft. Jeezy

**NOVEMBER'S CHILDREN EXCLUSIVE**

Novemberschildren.com's own Lucky Peters and Bo Zone had an interview with WSJU Radio to talk about the site and its creation and direction.

Here is a video snippet of the interview...

There will be a full audio version of the interview posted soon but here are some pics:

Photos by @iPooda

The Roots - how i got over (Tracklisting)

Lucky and I were able to roll through The Roots listening party last night for their album which is dropping on June 25th... First of all it sounds crazyyyy and the 9 tracks are all worth it... here is the track listing..

1. Walk Alone (feat. Truck North, Porn, Dice Raw & Mercedes Martinez)
2. Dear God 2.0 (feat. Jim James & MOF)
3. Radio Daze (feat. Blu, Porn, Dice Raw, Mercedes Martinez)
4. Now Or Never (feat. Phonte & Dice Raw)
5. How I Got Over (feat. Dice Raw)
6. The Day (feat. Blu, Phonte & Patty Crash)
7. Right On (feat. Joanna Newsom & STS)
8. Doin It Again (feat. John Legend)
9. The Fire (feat. John Legend & Rick Friedrich)

via NR

Tabi Bonney ft. Wale - Killer People

Here is a track from the two DMV artists... The beat is toooo ill and raw... Tabi ripped the hook to me... and Wale did his thing with the verse... you have to get used to Tabi's flow though, its different but unique...

Tabi Bonney ft. Wale - Killer People

Drake - Thank Me Later (Tracklisting)

1. Fireworks (Feat. Alicia Keys) (Produced by Noah “40″ Shebib)
2. Karaoke (Produced by Francis & The Lights)
3. The Resistance (Produced by Noah “40″ Shebib)
4. Over (Produced by Boi-1da)
5. Show Me A Good Time (Produced by Kanye West)
6. Up All Night (Feat. Nicki Minaj) (Produced by Boi-1da)
7. Fancy (Feat. TI and Swizz Beatz) (Produced by Swizz Beatz)
8. Shut It Down (Feat. The Dream) (Produced by Noah “40″ Shebib and Omen)
9. Unforgettable (Feat. Young Jeezy) (Produced by Noah “40″ Shebib and Boi-1da)
10. Light Up (Feat. Jay-Z) (Produced by Noah “40″ Shebib and Tone Mason)
11. Miss Me (Feat. Lil Wayne) (Produced by Boi-1da and Noah “40″ Shebib)
12. Cece’s Interlude (Produced by Noah “40″ Shebib)
13. Find Your Love (Produced by Kanye West)
14. Thank Me Now (Produced by Timbaland)

via ATF

Wiz Khalifa - The Statement (Official Video)

Dope man... if you haven't downloaded his last mixtape Kush & OJ go gettt it...

His buzz has grown to a crazy level... Yet again another artist we have recommended for a while makes it big... shouts to Taylor Gang..

**NOVEMBER'S CHILDREN EXCLUSIVE**

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Were back around with the Novemberschildren.com I'll Be Around video series... This I'll be around 2.0 Lucky and Bo take you around with exclusive video of performances by J. Cole, Ryan Leslie, and coverage of the STJ fashion show: Cirque De La Mode.. All of it is dope so check it outttt.

Check It Out: Lupe Fiasco Interview With SlamxHype

This interview is definitely different, its real laid back with live Lupe Fiasco performances all through it... check it out...

Sports: Sports According to Chris

King James and the New Marketing Plan

The King is finally free to leave his throne. So where will he go next?

Rumor has it that the Knicks are the frontrunners for the most coveted free agent in the history of modern sport. Unfortunately, if Lebron chooses to sign with New York, it could be the worst business decision of his career.

Lebron James has stated that it is his goal to be the first billionaire athlete. For many people, that was enough to label New York City as a natural fit for the King. New York City is the media capital of the world, and it is the largest media market in the United States. It would seem ideal for James to take his show to Broadway.

However, as American sports fans and natural nationalists, we forget that there is one place that trumps the marketing potential of every NBA market combined – that place is China.

I’m not suggesting that James sign with the Shanghai Sharks, but he should definitely make his free agency decision with the world’s most populated country in mind.

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Desire, Wants & Needs

The Supra Skytop "wino" - Black Canvas-Gum

Dope mannn...

Creative Control with Ski Beatz recording "etc"

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Ski Beatz records a track with Curren$y, Smoke DZA and Big K.R.I.T.

When will 24 Hour Karate School Drop?

I think it will be an album deal probably...

Pensar: The Understanding...

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A monumental event took place in my life and many people connected to me. Bo & I have overcome many obstacles and broke many evaluations of statistics. Graduating from the class of 2010 made me realize that this dream is for everyone. Growing up in New York City, you are faced with many opposing forces. Statistics show that 38 percent of us(Black men) will be dead or in jail and another 24 percent says we will end up on public assistance or work a dead end job making up to 18% over minimum wage. I stand here telling the world and the many kids from East New York Brooklyn ''that dreams can come true if you apply yourself". To my 8th grade teacher Mrs. Douglass who said "I'll end up an ain't shit NIGGA!" this one is for you!

Curren$y - King Kong (Video)

First single off of his upcoming album Pilot Talk

Music Update:

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Before I go M.I.A. im gonna hold yall down.

Joey Jumpoff graced an instant hit with his 16. Check joey out on the OMG tip

OMG (remix) -Joe Budden

What You doin.....Bull$#!@ing, just titled.

What You Doin- Big Sean

Y'all know the remix was coming....Summer Jam is right around the corner so you know they get on stage one way or another.

Beamer, Benz or Bentley (Remix) -Lloyd Banks feat. LudaCris, The Dream, Jadakiss and Yo Gotti

Bruno has firmly placed his feet down in the music world. His name is circulating and alot of people it definitely feeling his vibe. This song is on some graduating tip which I'll be doing in two days. Please go out and support him, He just release his EP titled It's Better If You Don't Understand on itunes.

Count On Me- Bruno Mars

HardKnockTV J. Cole Interview

J. Cole talks about everything pretty much... dope interview...

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Apple is set to release the iPhone 4G this summer but somehow ppl keep getting different versions of what are supposed to be the new phone..

This is the most authentic looking 4G iPhone fake or Apple lost another phone and this is the real thing...

nevermind the dude talking... no idea what he is saying lol... but check out the video of the phone... looks real to me...

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Ms. Keys just dropped the video to her smash hit 'Unthinkable'. I really like this video because it has a great view on how the song can be percieved. I personally would of did it a little different involving her current situation with her showing that she is ready to love this man regardless of the blogs Paps and more. I also wrote a 16 to this...lol might let y'all hear it one day.

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Drake drops the video to his second single "Find Your Love" produced by Kanye West. Look Out for his album 'Thank Me Later' dropping June 15th. The Fate of this video went so left...Check It Out!

NC Presents... Owt Chronicles: Slope Day 2010

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After sending in my video this is what came of our trip to Cornell!

Untitled from Lucky Peters on Vimeo.

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Colonel Stinkmeaner Stopped by NC to let the ladies know he got it. SMH
Shout out BoondocksBootleg!

Nice & Slow-Stinkmeaner (cover)

Wale - Live on David Letterman

Glad I can almost hear GoGo music on national Television... Cannot say Wale doesn't put on for DC...

Check It Out: DJ Black House

DJ Black House, hailing from DC, and has been doing his thing down in the Atlanta music scene. He has been putting out his series of mixtapes titled the Pre-Game and also Rhymes X Reason with tracks from various artists in the game... The titles definitely explain the flow of the tapes...

I love this Rhymes X Reason 2 , def cop:

1. Asher Roth - Words of Wisdom
2. Wale – Gotta Be Magic
3. Curren$y – Certified
4. Willie Tha Kid – Real Life
5. T.Grant – 11 oclock News
6. Wiz Khalifa – Air Born
7. Ab-Soul – Take Em There ft. Alori Joh
8. Tabi Bonney - Get Me
9. Big Sean – Bullshittin
10. Wale – Im Ill
11. J.Cole – Gladiators
12. Curren$y – Living The Life ft. Max B
13. Alley Boy – Im Next
14. Consequence – Childish Games ft. Asher Roth
15. Yelawolf – Deer Mama
16. B.O.B – Past My Shades ft. Lupe Fiasco
17. Blu – DancinInTheRain
18. Travis McCoy – Billionaire ft. Bruno Mars
19. Thee Tom Hardy – Duke Blue Devils
20. T.Grant – Purple Dopes
21. Pac Div – Rollin ft. Ty$
22. Chip Tha Ripper – Movie
23. Nero – Left Right
24. Webbie – Straighten It Out
25. Jay Rock – Finest Hour ft. Rick Ross
26. L.E.$ - For The Better
27. Young Chris – Never Die
28. Kanye West - Alright

Download: DJ Black HouseRhymes X Reason 2

Here are the Pre-game tapes:

Download: DJ Black House - Pre-Game Vol. 6

Link to Pre-Game Vol. 5

Check It Out: The Play Cloths Treehouse

Fetish TV does a vid with the Play Cloths designer team along with Malice, and Pusha T as they show around the Play Cloths headquarters....

shouts to Play Cloths... I'm wearing it in my photo on here...

Desire, Wants & Needs

The Air Jordan VI Retro 'Lakers'

Set to drop May 15th... they are available at some spots online....

shouts to s news....

Music Update:

U know what it is... Keeps it underground...
You might like this or might not... Im mixed about it... I first want to start off with a mixtape that dropped that I'm sure has been a lil overlooked. Big K.R.I.T. produces the mixtape in entirety and has features from Wiz Khalifa, Curren$y, Smoke DZA, and Devin The Dude... So you already can anticipate the vibe with a lil southern twist too it... The tape is presented by Creative Control and Cinematic Music Group.. Check it..

Big K.R.I.T. - K.R.I.T. Wuz Here (mixtape)

Another track from the DMV repper ... Released on his twitter @JUSTidmv yesterday... He freestyles over Drake's Over beat.. check it out

JUSTi - Over Freestyle

Styles P is back, and I guess on his new ish... but not a bad track, I look forward to a mixtape...

Styles P - Back On My New Sh*t

This beat is definitely dope... he is dropping his album soon, just wish he wasn't so quiet cuz he doesn't have that bad of a flow...

Royce Da 5'9 - My Own Planet (prod. by Mr. Porter)

Drake - Thank Me Later (Artwork)

The official Artwork for Drake's debut album Thank Me Later

**NEW ARTIST ALERT**

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New Artist is always the potential of what we will be listening to in the future. Here at NC we love to  #COSIGN "GOOD" new artist with some sort of promise in their careers. Today we introduce to you LoVel James who is an R&B artist that brings a touch of soul and traditional R&B. Trust me as a new artist he is pretty solid. Check out his mew Mixtape  'The Birth Of Love' .  Everybody give a welcoming applause for LoVel James.
Shout out to Timmy.

The Birth Of Love - LoVel James

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All my years of seeing Dame Evolve into a man who stood on top of the world to a man who loss all his earnings in one game of pitch and toss, stand in front of the many people he destroyed and humiliated as the most wisest and humble individuals. Seeing him in this form makes me proud that he came to reality that world will turn their back on you in a New York second. In this video he speaks about the Dipset reunion...sounds like Roc-a-Fella's former owners need to do the same. Listen in as maybe one the very men who let hip-hop fall bring it back....

MTV Shows

PARTY! PARTY! PARTY!..

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May 7th its going down at Club Amazura in Queens, N.Y. Serani, & November's Children own D. King is performing in front of a 600 ticket purchased crowd and expecting MORE!!!Massive B, DJ Lennox and Go to Kid DJ ZEKE will be spinning the wheels that night.
Tickets are going fast and you an win a chance to win two free tickets Thursday by following these instructions...
Thursday  the winner will be the17th comment to this post! Please leave your emails so we can give you your prize.
ALL DETAILS ARE LOCATED ON THE FLYER:

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Jeezy is pushing the movement to everywhere it needs to be... Welcome to the INTRODUCTION

Trap Or Die 2: The Introduction from Decatur Dan on Vimeo.

Young Jeezy - Trap or Die 2 (Mixtape)

After all the anticipation, after the name change, Jeezy has dropped his mixtape to precede his upcoming album..

Jeezy - Trap or Die 2 (Mixtape)

Dame Dash X Curren$y talk about Roc-A-Fella and Def Jam

Word is that Dame Dash and DD172 is trying to sign Curren$y to a Pressing & Distribution deal with Def Jam through Roc-A-Fella...

check it...

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Wale finally dropped the video to next single titled Diary which is one of his illest songs on the album. I'm so glad they released this video because people were overwhelmed with anticipation. Rik Cordero does a real good job on portraying the struggling woman and Wale soothing her with his Poetic tone at the end of the video. Cool concept check it out.

Music Update:

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Yo this track is hilarious... The BOONDOCKS IS EFFIN BACK!!!

Dick Ridin' Obama -Will. I. Am feat. Thugnificent

**The Champ Is Here**

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Jadakiss has been one of the illest MC's in the game since his early days on the LOX. Now with the 3rd installment of his Champ Is Here series, he's back to keep the summer full of hits. Gangster Grillz was in def need of this calibur and another New York rapper sine they are based in the south. Now with this mixtape out expect a solid album to come late summer or early fall. Shout out to DJ Green Lantern for always holding Kiss down and DJ Drama for helping bring back the heat because everybody listens to a Gangster Grillz mixtape.

The Champ Here 3 [MIXTAPE] -Jadakiss (hosted by DJ Green Lantern & DJ Drama

You can listen before Downloading it by clicking the here

Sports According to Chris...

 The Last Great Champion

The sport of boxing is on life support, and one man will eventually have to pull the plug.

Whether you call him him Money, Pretty Boy, or just plain Floyd, there is only one real champion in the world of boxing. It is Floyd Mayweather Jr.

Unfortunately, Mayweather is more than the only champ, he’s the last one.

Understand this. In boxing, there are many title holders. It seems that some meaningless belt exchanges hands at every Pay-Per-View fight.

Yet, there are few champions.

In its essence, boxing is more than a sport. It is the only sport that is also considered to be a science (“the sweet science”) and an art form (“the pugilistic arts”). In Boxing, being a Champion is not a matter of winning or losing. It is a persona and a lifestyle.

Floyd Mayweather Jr. is indeed a champion; a great champion – the last great champion.

Through the years, we have seen the finesse of Sugar Ray Robinson, the transcending intimidation of Ali, the sheer brutality of Tyson, and now the human light show that is Mayweather Jr.

The great boxing champion must be the face of his sport after every win, and God-forbid, even after a loss. There’s no such thing as becoming a champion in the ring. That title is earned in the hearts and minds of those who respect the sport of boxing.

AP Photo/Jae C. Hong

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**REAL TALK**

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Listen! So in the serious of the of this conversation I had to title it as so. Many artist at St. John's University and some that are around are surely trying to make names for themselves in the music world these days. I love to see all the talent working hard but I hate to see it being used and displayed the wrong way. Artist development is the key asset to becoming listener friendly amongst new friends. You can have all the talent in the world but if you do not establish a solid background for your perspective fans to accept you, you will fall under. Always look at a hater as a person who will challenge your ability to develop your all around being as an artist.
Since this has been the troubling factor for me to accept many artist, I felt as a blogger I should help you instead of putting you down.
1. Create or build a relationship with a strong media outlet. (Stay Loyal never play both sides of the field)

2. Never release music (Mixtapes, Albums, EP's, etc.) until you have created a big question to who you are. (place a freestyle or well put together song or feature until then)


3. Visit every musical function possible until you have become a familiar face.

4. Find a niche other than music that can get you noticed...Blogging, youtube or simple stuff  such as building good character for everyone you meet.

**NOVEMBER'S CHILDREN EXCLUSIVE**

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I hope everyone tuned in with our exclusive interview last Thursday, we had it rockin'! One of the artist that I endorsed heavy was the one and only "WAHHSS GOO" Will Smooth. Follow him on twitter @WILLSMOOTH. Here goes his track he sent to us on the humble. Go and get EAT YOUR HEART OUT now available for download.

Pretty Girls (Freestyle) -Will Smooth