Up with Sirius, down with Clear Channel! Yahweh knows Kool Keith wouldn’t be allowed near the parking lot of a CC station but Sirius showed the OG much love. For two whole hours, Kool Keith was given the reins for Sirius XM’s old school Hip-Hop channel, Backspin, and allowed to air his favorite tuneage while adding the color commentary. Read the rest of this entry »

Lady Gaga swings by Sirius XM to discuss Kanye, the Fame Kills Tour, ticket prices and other stuff that’s really not all that interesting. It’s celebrity life; she and Gayfish are still “good friends.” Even if she hated buddy, it’s not like she’d blast him anyways. CuDi filled in so a G.O.O.D. Music name is still on the bill for the Monster’s Ball tour. Etcetera etcetera. Read the rest of this entry »

“The Foreign Exchange dropped by the Sirius XM studios in DC to bless an intimate crowd and radio listeners with a beautiful live in-studio performance. Backed by the talented full live band, Zo! & The ELs, and the soulful voices of Yahzarah and Darien Brockington on background vocals, this was truly a great set. Here is the entire performance, which recently aired on the Sirius XM show, Subsoniq (Hip-Hop Nation, Sundays at 9pm).”

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The lovely Stefanie Mishell

Common Speaks on New Clothing Line “Softwear” [AHH]

Nation’s Blacks Creeped Out By All The People Smiling At Them [The Onion]

I Like My Beef…Er, Ripped? [Futurismic]

Music Business In Bad Shape Says Leslie Brathwaite [The Key Influencer]

Uncle Luke Goes Back To The Slammer [The YBF]

Video: Rick Ross Private Yacht Birthday Party [Xilla Says]

Five New Career Paths for Chris Brown [Gunaxin]

Fan Playing Away From Home Falls Victim To Cruel Hoax [Express UK]

Michael Jackson’s Recession Yard Sale [Faded Youth]

“Slumdog Millionaire” Kids More Slumdog Than Millionaire [Babble]

Prosecution Drops Some Charges Against The Pirate Bay [Wired]

Liberty Media Rides In To Rescue Sirius XM [AdAge]

Top 10 Reasons We Miss Dubya [Scholastic-Scribe]

Hicks Pick For Def Jam Lix [Hits Daily Double]

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As if each year hasn’t gotten progressively bigger for Mick Boogie and his PNC Terry Urban and 2008 wasn’t a banger, 2009 is set to continue their rise to prominence. The Wonder Twins are taking their music & skills to Shade 45. Read the rest of this entry »