Month: March 2012

Video: Jonathan Mannion’s Classic Art Gallery ft. Swizz Beatz, DJ Quik & Dom Kennedy

Since 1996 Jonathan Mannion has displayed his love for Hip Hop by letting us experience it through his eyes. Classic Art Gallery, presented by Reebok, brings you Mannion’s photography of legendary and up-and-coming celebrities. The event also includes performances and special guests Swizz Beatz, DJ Quik, Dom Kennedy, Big Daddy Kane, and more.

Reebok threw a great event for Jonathan Mannion at Milk Studios in Hollywood. Open bar, great music, live performances and amazing audience. Check out the recap above!

Video: Big K.R.I.T. (@BIGKRIT) – #SWAYINTHEMORNING Concert Series

Big K.R.I.T. stopped by Sway’s morning show with Devi Dev on Shade 45 and performed four tracks from his new project. He also gave some pretty specific advice to upcoming artists and refused to let out the features for his debut album. The interview was pretty funny! Check out “4EvaNaDay” above and the rest of the footage, after the jump.

If you haven’t checked out his latest project 4Eva N A Day, run and get it. If you haven’t seen the official music video for K.R.I.T.’s “Boobie Miles,” check it out here.

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News: Black Hippy (@KendrickLamar, @ScHoolboyQ, @JayRock & @AbSoul) Sign Joint Venture Deal With Interscope x Aftermath

Black Hippy, consisting of Kendrick Lamar, ScHoolboy Q, Jay Rock and Ab-Soul, has found a home in the major label world. According to FADER, “Top Dawg Entertainment’s founder and namesake, Anthony “Top Dawg” Tiffith says that TDE has “just closed” a joint venture deal with Interscope Records and Aftermath Entertainment, the Interscope imprint founded by Dr. Dre.” TDE x Aftermath x Interscope is about to be a problem. Future releases from each of the members, including Kendrick’s untitled debut album, will be released under the joint venture. Congrats TDE!