While some of the crew came back from Austin rejuvenated, full of vim and vigor and ready to write.  Others returned needing  a vacation to recuperate from vacation.  I fell sorely in the latter category and have been using SXSW as my crutch for everything from crummy NCAA picks to waking up late for work.  Nonetheless, we buckled down and knocked out a pretty good week if I don’t say so myself. Read the rest of this entry »

Marisa Elise

O.J. Simpson’s Prison Friends Are Gays And Trannies [Gawker]

Teacher Arrested For Allegedly Teaching Drunk [ABC LA]

Fearing a Lockout, Players Saving Their Money [Slam]

Has “The N-Word” Lost All Its Power?!? [Average Bro]

Antoine Walker & Kenny Anderson Speak On How They Blew Millions In Earnings [RTNY]

Live Nation Introduces ‘Digital Wristbands’ to Replace Paper Tickets [Spinner] Read the rest of this entry »

Motion Family’s video would lead you to believe that Mike & Pill performed together & tore it down @ SXSW. They did, of sorts. Pill went on around 10pm and Mike was in the venue. He got amped and straight up took the stage near the end of Pill’s set (I have footage somewhere). It turned into a mini-Grind Time Rap Reunion (including a nice version of “If I Can’t Eat Right”) before Mike segued into his own set. Needless to say, the energy was flowing throughout the crowd. About 15 minutes into Mike rushing the stage, the guy seen the black shirt (around the 5:20 mark) – who I assume was the stage manager – let Mike know he’d jumped his time slot and would be cut short. Technically, it was fair but still it was the definition of…, word to Alley. Not to mention the same black shirt villain appeared near the end of Mike’s second set to tell him it was time to close down the venue. While he was cordial during the first exchange, Killer (still politely) informed said individual that he loved him “but I’ll tackle yo ass right about now.” Hilarious to even think of the prospect because I think the rickety stage would’ve came tumbling down if it did happen. Read the rest of this entry »

Jackie Kimberly Janay

Rumor Control: Essence Is Not Going Anywhere [Singersroom]

Loneliness Is A Cool iPod…Happiness Is A Warm Album Cover [Pop Matters]

What Does Hip-Hop’s ‘Young’ Prefix Actually Mean? [Vulture]

Disney Bans Fake Boobs from Pirates [Gawker]

CollegeHumor Interview: Sarah Silverman! [College Humor] Read the rest of this entry »

When the seas parted, eleven Crew members walked from various points across the great expanse of America to convene in Austin, Texas. Though we spent a handful of days indulging the senses together — thrown into the immediacy and intimacy of a shared experience — the mark SxSW leaves on a person is as unique as a fingerprint. We all took in different shows, talked to different people and shook different hands. Read the rest of this entry »

I didn’t want to crash anybody’s browser by including all the video footage that’s been compiled thus far. So a few were chosen just to highlight some of what was witness @ SXSW, both on our stage as well as the stages of others (shouts to 2DB, Hip-HopDX, Duck Down and others). Again, the best I can suggest is to check out the YouTube channel and subscribe because there’s already 25+ clips added in the past 24 hours and still more to come. J. Cole, Rockwell Knuckles, Freddie Gibbs, Pill, David Dallas, Buff1, Killer Mike, Smif-N-Wessun, Sean Price, etc etc et. al. Also, lock in the TSS Vimeo channel because there’s a special presentation done in conjunction with Yours Truly – the same team who previously filmed remarkably slick clips of Freddie Gibbs – that we’ll be uploading there. Read the rest of this entry »

Of course there will be an unabridged recap full of storytelling, details and all the extras. But since we’ve been sporadic with the updates, I figure there’s a chance that many may be interested in what the heck we’ve been doing the past few days as well as thoughts going forward. If can’t wait for our take, check out Weiss’ “Bootlegging and Blog-Rap at the Nah Right and Smoking Section Showcase” writeup for the L.A. Times.

These are my ramblings.

– I’m going to go into intense physical training before SXSW 2011. Believe that. There’s no other way a body can withstand the insane amounts of walking, standing and complete sleep deprivation required. Read the rest of this entry »

Eleese

As we start to get things back in order…

New EA Sports “MMA” Trailer [Broken Cool]

Waka Flocka Flame Released From Jail [HHDX]

Catchin’ Bieber Fever…Forget the Swine Flu [Miss Jia]

Lazertits: A NSFW Journey To the Center of the Internet [Urlesque]

Mos Def x Palm Commercial [Slang Rap] Read the rest of this entry »

TC here, checking in to give you a brief update on our present and future moves as we continue to make our rounds in Austin. In you’re in the area, stop through to each of the following and give us a shout. We’ll talk back, I promise. Read the rest of this entry »

CMW

Why Pittsburgh Steelers Would Benefit From a Big Ben Conviction? [Bleacher Report]

7 Mafia Badasses You Probably Haven’t Heard Of [Guyism]

7 Kama Sutra Sex Tips That Will Put You In The Hospital [Cracked]

7 Ways To Pretend You’re At SXSW 2010 [Hypebot]

Make Your Own 3D Video Camera With Stabilizer For $300 Or Less [Uproxx]

Miley Cyrus Says The Internet ‘Wastes Your Life’ [MTV] Read the rest of this entry »

SXSW should be fun.

If not, I’ll be glad it’s over either way. Or, I think I’m just glad the actual event is starting rather.

What you see is a bevy of flyers and announcements being posted daily, telling you go here, make sure you RSVP, etc. etc. Choices, choices, choices make this all seem a music lover’s dream & it is. I can’t remember who it was, but someone sent me a message telling me how much they were anticipating the festival and planned on using my unabridged recap from last year as their survival guide. Let me forewarn that it’s going to take more than that, but it’s still fun unmatched, even for an old fogey like myself.

Behind the scenes though, it’s complete and utter fuckin’ Chaos (capital C).

Emails, phone calls, schedules and itineraries. Accommodations & thank you’s. And inevitably, there will still be mistakes. Midweek, I got an early reminder that we completely left Diz’s name off our original flyer (ouch) and his manager sent over a reminder (and we still love him for doing his job and keeping us on our toes). There’s been plenty of fuckups behind the scenes. But since this one was technically done publicly, there was a small serving of freshly served crow for us all. Yeah, cool says that you don’t tell when you make mistakes or say “boy, we sure did work hard.” Yet, today, it feels appropriate.

So this post is for Diz. Sorry fam. Sad too because, honestly, he was one of the performers I was looking forward to seeing after he tore down our A3C stages a while back. For such a diminutive dude, the guy controls the mic with the voice and stage presence of a giant. Usually, he’s broadcasting live via satellite from Planet Dizzy. But on Thursday, he’ll be in the building with us. Whamp whamp!

Also, if anyone knows Twitter user @TwoHundredBars, tell him/her to holler. They won two VIP wristbands in our Twitter giveaway.

Annddd, the homies @ One Neck, Two Chains have a nice lineup going for Wednesday if you’re in town and around. RMF-approved.

FINALLY, let’s run a headcount (||) to see who’s going to be in attendance. Drop a comment yo! Let’s see who’s leaving their keyboard and computer chair for a few days. Leave your name and address so we can send someone to rob your house while you’re away (hey, gotta recoup somehow).

And if you’re not going, we don’t fret. We still may have a few spades up our sleeve for your benefit too.

Gabrielle Santiago

5 Reasons Why Old Spice’s “Smell Like A Man, Man” Commercial Wins Everything [TRU]

Pink Floyd’s ‘Dark Side’ Eclipses Concept Album Classics [Underwire]

Another Sexy Teacher Confesses to Having Sexy Sex with a Student [Gawker]

50 Must-Hear Bands At SXSW [Spin]

Dear Chris Brown: It’s Called Karma [Soul Bounce] Read the rest of this entry »

Looking for even more to do in Austin? The check out friends of ours Audible Treats as they’ve announced their inaugural Official SXSW 2010 Artist Showcase. For their stage, Michelle, Gavin & company have rounded up a few of the artists they currently represent to bring the ruckus to SXSW. On the bill will be co-headliners Black Milk and Black Sheep, along with Donwill and Von Pea of Tanya Morgan, One Be Lo, Diamond District, Finale, Crown Royale, Bisco Smith, League510, iLL-Literacy, and TRUTHLiVE.

And to boot, they’re giving away free shit to one lucky son of gun who walks through their doors. Read the rest of this entry »

To coincide with TSS x Burn Rubber x Hustlepalooza landing in Austin on March 20th, a few of the artists gathered together in the name of all things Hip-Hop & holy to provide the pre-extravaganza listening experience. Mixed by Matt Boy White, this should help get you amped and hold you over until you touch down on Texas soil. Read the rest of this entry »

When we gave the first points for your SXSW itinerary, I mentioned that there would be updates. Check it as TSS & Burn Rubber together to provide support as Hustle Simmons presents Hustlepalooza: The SXSW Edition. Not like Hustle needs the extra muscle or weight behind him or his endeavors because he’s been pulling together shows for ages. Even more, did you not see the footage of him belly-to-back suplexing a Kanye impersonator in Chicago a couple of weeks ago? Really, I was like “Oooh” and thought, “glad I’m with him and not against him.”

Anyways, Saturday, March 20th @ The Light Bar. Free entry. No wristbands or badge needed. Now, if you pencil that in along with the other two events where our name is attached, that’s parts of your Thursday, Friday and Saturday covered with quality entertainment. Read the rest of this entry »