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Event Recap: Jay-Z’s Blueprint 3 Tour

At this point in my blogging career, there’s no need to describe situations as “surreal.” They aren’t, so using the word is hyperbole. Not to say that they aren’t unique and that doing this hasn’t afforded its share of opportunities that I know I wouldn’t have...
November 15th, 2009 | Events, GENERAL, MUSIC, VIDEO | Read More

Throw The Book At ‘Em

Remember those cops a few months back who were caught playing Nintendo Wii during a drug bust?  The one’s that spent nine hours of taxpayer’s money practicing for the PAL Bowling League?
November 14th, 2009 | Events, Everything Else, SMOKE BREAK | Read More

Event Reminder: Jay-Z, J. Cole & Wale Come Perform @ Vanderbilt University

I’m not sure if I have a true bucket list of performers I’d like to see, as I’ve seen the majority. KRS? Yep and it was amazing. The Roots? Baddest yet. The Wu, both as a whole, the solo sets and splinter groups? Yep, yep and yep. PE @ their peak. Cypress Hill when they first lit the...
November 11th, 2009 | Events, Everything Else, SMOKE BREAK | Read More

“I Reek Of Being The Man…”

Brett Farve did it. Jordan did it. Hell, even Jesus is supposed to do it. So doesn’t it make sense that Jesus’ older brother and idol, Ric Flair, is coming out of retirement too?
November 2nd, 2009 | Events, GENERAL, SMOKE BREAK, Sports, Videos | Read More

If I Only Had Some Skratch…

If my pockets could keep up with my thoughts, I’d enjoy life a whole lot more.
October 24th, 2009 | Events, MUSIC, SMOKE BREAK, VIDEO | Read More

“So Get Backstage, I’m Here To Take The Stage Back”

Donny Goines Live @ A3C from The Smoking Section on Vimeo. Donny Goines refuses to fail. Success in Hip-Hop has become increasingly elusive. Whether one aims to attain critical acclaim, 15 minutes of fame or commercial success, it’s no longer as straightforward as it may have once been.
October 11th, 2009 | Events, GENERAL, MUSIC, SMOKE BREAK, Videos | Read More

Chicago Olympics… FAIL

I’m not a Chicago native. And frankly, I don’t even know if having the Olympics would have been the economic boost this city needs. Past hosts such as Montreal (1976!) are still paying off crushing debts while London’s budget keep rising for 2012. In truth, this entire push for the Olympiad...
October 2nd, 2009 | Events, Everything Else, SMOKE BREAK | Read More

“Deez Nuts” Do Theater

“Deez Nuts” is not your typical theater title but what do you expect from The Beatnuts?
October 1st, 2009 | EDUTAINMENT, Events, SMOKE BREAK | Read More

TSS Presents The Countdown To A3C’s Perfect Attendance Showcase: Day 7

With fifty artists to cover, we figure we’ll give you a musical dosage in advance of what you’ll be hearing down @ A3C’s Perfect Attendance showcase, co-hosted by The TSS Crew. So each day, we’ll do a little division and feature seven to eight of the artists & their music....
September 24th, 2009 | AUDIO, Events, GENERAL, LOOSIES, MUSIC | Read More

“Pursuit Of Happiness” - G.O.O.D. Music + Sprite Green + RSVP Gallery Event in Chicago

Photos by Wes Allmond Sprite Green hosted the grand opening of the R.S.V.P. store here in Chicago on Saturday by souping up a rooftop in downtown Chicago and bringing almost the whole G.O.O.D. music label down to perform. So without further adieu…
September 20th, 2009 | Events, GENERAL, SMOKE BREAK, Videos | Read More

Bun B x Phatkaps In-Store Performance

Strange time for an event. I mean, my homeboy asked me would I be there but @ 3 o’clock on a Tuesday I’ll be sitting in the car-rider’s lane @ my daughter’s school. I ain’t Hip-Hop; I’m a family man. But, if you’ve got time to spare & you’re in Cashvegas,...
September 19th, 2009 | Events, SMOKE BREAK | Read More

It Just Keeps Getting Better…

October 1st to 3rd. A3C Festival, Atlanta, GA. Excited yet? If not, here’s more reason to get hype. Your beloved Section has partnered with SMKA Productions and the lovely Fadia Kader to bring you “A3C’s Perfect Attendance” showcase.
September 17th, 2009 | Events, GENERAL, SMOKE BREAK | Read More

TSS x A3C 2009

Ladies and Gentlemen, On Oct. 1-3, you will need to be in Atlanta, Georgia with the TSS crew, witnessing Hip-Hop history. Your favorite Section is partnering with the good folks at A3C to bring you the 2009 A3C Hip-Hop Festival.
September 15th, 2009 | Events, GENERAL, SMOKE BREAK | Read More

Attention Philly: Free Buckshot & KRS-One Performance

Nothing like .Free99 to cap an album release, especially when you’re talking about legendary figures such as Buck & Kris Parker. Who: MySpace Music presents The Release with KRS-One & Buckshot. When: 8 PM on Wednesday, 9.16. Where: Live on stage @ Trocadero Theater in Philly
September 13th, 2009 | Events, SMOKE BREAK | Read More

The Strangest Of Arrangements

Photo: Henry DeMaio The County rolled mid-set into a live version of Slum Village’s “Fall In Love.” The Michigan-born bassist and guitarist supplied harmonies for Dilla’s haunting hook, while Mayer Hawthorne let a beyond-capacity crowd at L.A.’s The Roxy know that none...
September 13th, 2009 | Events, GENERAL, MUSIC, VIDEO | Read More