We had so much fun last year, we decided to do it again like Cosby and Poitier. The second annual Hoop & Hang will be back in effect at SXSW. Read the rest of this entry »

With a laundry list of parties and shindigs available to SXSW attendees, it’s hard to pinpoint that exact event where one’s attendance doesn’t just seem worthwhile but almost necessary. There’s a plethora of great music to choose, ranging from Hip-Hop to indie rock to the blues. Read the rest of this entry »

The “Dirty South Champs” at We Are The Process have done it again with their upcoming spring 2012 line. Two early offerings – the new “Nokahoma” snapbacks & the “Tommys” letterman jacket – are shown here and continue the brand’s focus Read the rest of this entry »

Tech Crunch:

“Instagram, the photo-sharing app that has taken a definitive lead on iOS, said it has surpassed 27 million registered users today at the SXSW Interactive conference in Austin, Texas…Systrom also had one more thing up his sleeve — he showed off the company’s upcoming Android app. Read the rest of this entry »

Business Insider:

In between the parties and the panels, twelve homeless men and one woman have been wandering the streets of Austin this week, offering SXSW-goers a hot commodity: wifi. As part of a “charitable” experiment to integrate discussion of homelessness into the SXSW discourse. Read the rest of this entry »

Four years? They fly by especially when you’re having fun. Read the rest of this entry »

It’s not a showcase. It’s a party. Read the rest of this entry »

Last year’s Vibe House, powered by Cashmere Agency and more, stood out as the premiere place to be at SXSW each night and they’re bringing the heat again for 2012 with a lineup that includes Read the rest of this entry »

Austin here we come. Earn NikeFuel. Get Access. #sxsw #counts gonike.me/6015rBYZ

— Nike (@Nike) March 9, 2012

Next week at SXSW, Nike plans on rewarding select concertgoers in Austin. In an effort to promote the Nike+ FuelBand, the iconic brand has partnered with VEVO to host several shows at the festival Read the rest of this entry »

For those who haven’t been paying attention, Peter Rosenberg’s Noisemakers interview series features the Hot 97 morning DJ running a live Q&A session with Hip-Hop royalty, complete with a DJ and a studio audience. In the past, he’s chopped it up with Read the rest of this entry »

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 »