"While in Seattle to judge the Red Bull Thre3style Regional Finals, the magnificent DJ Jazzy Jeff sat down with DJ Hyphen and J. Moore from KUBE 93.3 FM's Sunday Night Sound Session on 2/25/13. The trio discussed all things related to DJ'ing, from Jeff's background to how he became one of the most in-demand DJ's in the world, including his philosophy on a DJ's responsibility, the rise of DJ's in popular music (while it seems to wither within hip-hop), and whether or not "real DJ's" should take requests. He also told stories about the early days of his work with Will Smith, transitioning from rocking parties in Philly with the Fresh Prince to selling millions of albums and touring worldwide." - KUBE Sound Session



via: http://www.jayforce.com/rb/dj-jazzy-jeff-speaks-with-more-than-his-hands-on-seattles-sunday-sound-session-video

Neyo Speaks-Rasha Entertainment

Ne-Yo= Students at Seattle School

The Grammy award winning singer Neyo served as the principal of Seattle's Aki Kurose Middle School for the day. The 600 students who participated were happy and eager to meet the megastar.

"I am happy to partner with the Get Schooled Foundation to encourage attendance and education. It's so important to show up, be present and pay attention so your dream becomes a successful reality," Ne-Yo told AllHipHop.com.

The students of Aki Kurose Middle School who won the Get Schooled Foundation's National Attendance Challenge, which challenged the students to increase their daily attendance rates.



via: http://rashaentertainment.com/ne-yo-from-grammy-award-singer-to-principal-for-the-day

3rd Annual Red, White & Dead Zombie Walk Dead Set on Reclaiming Guinness Word Record from New Jersey on July 2nd, 2011

Seattle, WA (PRWEB) May 19, 2011

Citizens of Seattle have taken matters into their own hands deciding to celebrate the recent news of the holy rapture and apocalypse due to begin in May with a massive Zombie Walk and Charity Rock concert on Saturday, July 2nd at the 3rd annual Red, White and Dead Zombie Block Party for this once-in-a-lifetime event.

This Fourth of July weekend, thousands of Seattle’s undead return to feed on brains and representing their Emerald City by shuffling their back into the history books to reclaim the Guinness World Record for “Largest Gathering of Zombies.” New Jersey currently holds the official record with 4,093 Zombies set back in October 2010.

This year, Red, White and Dead Zombie Block party returns with a massive Thriller Flash Mob, Fashionably Undead Costume Contest and Guinness World Record Zombie Walk attempt. 2011 also introduces new features and activities from a live music concert series, mobile food challenge and massive beer gardens benefitting the local non-profit charity, Reel Grrls.

Event Producer Ryan Reiter, “This is popular fan culture at it’s best, it’s the ultimate kodak moment celebrating the ever-popular, Zombie that helps raise money and awareness for local charities happening right here in Seattle annually.

Known by as the “populisfanatic culturis” (otherwise known as popular fan culture) virus; this one-day infection has occurred in Seattle the past two Fourth of July weekends; attributed by thousands of moaning, shambling, and dancing Zombies lurking around the artistic community of Fremont for a huge charity event. Symptoms are often include fun, laughter and highly contagious for people of all ages.

Attendees are strongly urged to dress up like the undead to avoid being eaten and ensure fun factor by the fellow Zombies to help Seattle reclaim the Guinness World Record, once and for all.

In 2009, Seattle’s Zombie walk received the Guinness World Record with 3,894 Zombies and although not officially counted and verified by Guinness, Seattle had 4,233 Zombies overall in 2010.

Everyone (Zombie) must meet at the extraction zone located at 3501 Phinney Ave North, home to the Fremont Outdoor Movies on Friday, July 2nd and that everyone should report in costume dressed as Zombies for this historical event to ensure that you are not detected by the walking dead. It’s your only means of survival and we are counting on you to make this possible.

We need 4,094 Zombies to break the world record on Saturday, July 2nd, 2011 starting at 2pm.

FAQ: Who: The Fremont Outdoor Movies & Seattle Zombie Walk

What: Guinness World Record Attempt - “Largest Gathering of Zombies” and Beat New Jersey current world record at 4,093.

When: Saturday, July 2nd, 2011 | Doors Open at 3pm

Where: Fremont Studios Address: 3501 Phinney Ave North Seattle, WA 98103

How: Purchase your tickets online at http://www.strangertickets.com to register, then dress up as a Zombie and head over to join us for the walk.

Why: Charity Fundraiser and be part of world history

How to Purchase Tickets: http://www.strangertickets.com. Pre-sale admission are just $3 or $5 for two people until June 25th. $5 at the door for the event.

Official Websites and Media Sites: Website: http://www.zombcon.com Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/ZomBcon

J.Cole is making his rounds and building up his name. Can't be mad at that.

Check out Jott (Jott.com) which enables you to convert a voicemail message into text. Here's more about Jott from it's "About Us" section. Check 'em out!

Headquartered in Seattle, WA, Jott Networks is the world leader in mobile voice-to-text applications. Jott allows individuals and businesses to easily capture thoughts, send emails and text messages, set reminders, organize lists, and post to web services and business applications – all with their voice, using any phone. Jott also converts voicemail into email and text messages, making voicemail a more productive tool. Since its introduction in 2006, Jott has made world-class voice transcription accessible to anyone with a cell phone

Wednesday July 28th marks the opening event for Hip Hop Congress's 8th annual 2009 National Conference to be held in SEATTLE, WA. With a bubbling hip-hop scene easing its way onto the national radar, Seattle provides a prime location. The conference will focus on solution-based skill and network building to create sustainable social and economic progress for the Hip Hop generation and the communities from which it emerges.

In the spirit of coalition building and community support, Hip Hop Congress has partnered with such groups as the Umojafest P.E.A.C.E. Center, Dope Emporium, Seattle Hip-Hop Youth Council, 206 Zulu, Global Fam, B-Girl Media, the Bassmeant, Mothers Outreach Movement, Reclaim the Media, Urban Teachers Network, Silicon Valley DeBug, Hip Hop Without Borders, 2nd Nature, Women's Economic Agenda Project, Women In Transition, the Poor Peoples' Economic Human Rights Campaign, Obese Productions, SportnLife, and more. The conference will be hosted at Umojafest P.E.A.C.E Center, Garfield Teen Life Center, Hidmo, and other neighborhood institutions in the Central District of Seattle.

Through trainings, film screenings, and workshops ranging from "Marketing in the Digital Age" to "Hip Hop and Healthcare," the conference will provide tools for artists and entrepreneurs to strengthen independent Hip Hop economy, as well as provide strategies for using Hip Hop as an platform for Human Rights advocacy, education, community organizing, and youth leadership development.

"Hip Hop is social glue for today's youth," said Seattle Hip Hop Youth Council member J-Infinite, "It's something that the majority of us have in common and can relate to, so we use it to teach a positive message. It's a tool for empowerment." Seattle mayoral candidate Wyking Garrett and Umojafest P.E.A.C.E Center co-founder added, " It's time for Hip Hop to focus its energy on the healing and building of communities from which it came. Hip Hop can lead the way."

::Thursday Workshops Include:: Filmmaking :: Hip Hop without Borders- International Coalition Building :: Hip Hop in the Green Economy :: Youth Center Building:: Shaping the Hip Hop Electorate :: Movement and Culture :: Hip Hop and Healthcare :: How to Write Grants :: Working with Incarcerated Youth :: Youth Organizing :: Self-Management for Artists :: How to Organize Your Own Tour :: Starting and Building your Hip Hop Business, Plus more!

::Friday Workshops Include:: Hip Hop without Borders :: Hip Hop and the Green Economy :: Taking the Money: Ethics in the Movement :: Urban Teacher's Network :: Vibrational Realities :: Marketing Hip Hop in the Digital Age :: From Campus to Community :: Bloggers Roundtable :: Facilitating Quality Youth Programs :: Q&A with Jacka & Umojafest Hip Hop Rally :: Plus more!

::Film Screenings::

"The New Muslim Cool" SPECIAL FEATURE

"The Beat" feat. Rahman Jamaal, 2003 Sundance

"Masizakeh" a documentary film by Scott Macklin about hip hop & education in South Africa.

"Coolout Network" presented by local Hip Hop historian Georgio Brown

::Special Guest Artists in attendance::

Akil of Jurassic 5, The Jacka of Mob Figaz, Raashan Ahmad of Crown City Rockers, DLabrie, Knox Fam, Quanstar, Toki Wright, Black Stax, Dee.aLe of DMS, Penny Pinchin Records, Skurge, Stress, YDMC, Darkside, Mic Crenshaw, Wyzdom, Sellasie, Shamako Noble, Suntonio Bandanaz, Block Teamsters Union and more..

You know things aren't looking good when your enemy's enemy is laughing at you.

While Rick Ross contends he's not yet excited by anything 50 Cent has thrown his way, the Game — 50 Cent's former protégé and constant thorn in the side — sure is.

The Game called Seattle's KUBE 93 on Thursday (February 5), and when DJ Eddie Francis asked him what he thought about beef between 50 Cent and Rick Ross, the Game had a shocking reply.

"For the first time in four years, I'm kind of low-key riding with 50 on this one," he said. "For the first time in four years, I'm siding with this dude."

The Game said things are not looking good for Ross. He laughed about the most recent 50 Cent video, in which 50 took the mother of Ross' son shopping after she revealed some personally damaging details about their relationship.

"He's taking [Ross'] baby momma shopping," the Game laughed. "She's trying on fur coats, and he got the Stevie Wonder jam in the background."

Since Rick Ross released "Mafia Music," the track that threw the initial jab at 50, he has been on the receiving end of a verbal beatdown. Fif released his own dis track, "Officer Ricky," and followed it with a taunting YouTube video. 50 also released an animated clip addressing Ross on ThisIs50.com.

Ross hasn't been nearly as active. "We gonna give him 48 hours," Ross told Shade 45's Angela Yee. "Time to come up with another [track]!" He also called Hot 97 to speak with Miss Info on Monday and released a video for "Mafia Music," which took a subtle shot at 50.

The Game did offer to help Ross out, telling the Miami rapper to get in touch with him as soon as possible. "Rick Ross, reach out to my folks. If you can't, find Eddie Francis up in Seattle. Call him, and then have him call me up on three-way so I can get you up out of this mess.

"Rick Ross, holla at your boy, man," Game continued. "50 eating you, boy."

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