Today Bun B of UGK is celebrating his 40th birthday. To celebrate how fie this dude has been on the mic all these years I came up with a list of what I think are 40 of his dopest verses and songs. From reading, you''re going to see some obvious songs omitted from the list. The man is a part of the Underground Kingz so I tried to make the list void of hit songs for the most part so I could fit in some personal favorites and rare country rap tunes. Right now the list is in absolutely no particular order...I might go back and do that later, this was spur of the moment. Hell I might even go back and add more. Hope you enjoy...feel free to discuss in the comments.
UGK - "One Day" The part when the beat drops and Bun goes "my brother been, in the pen for damn near ten, but now it look like when, he come out man I''m going in" still send chills down my spine every time I hear it. Even if you don''t have a brother locked up, the way Bun illustrates that dillema should be enough for you to want to stay out.
UGK - "Diamonds and Wood" Bun''s line "some of my sweets be tight, some of my sweets be fucked up...but all of my sweets gon'' blow so killa smoke get sucked up" can initially just be taken as a weed head line. But as you mature you take it as a real nigga version of saying "when life gives you lemons, make lemonade."
UGK - "Pocket Full Of Stones" Bun''s opening verse on this song is probably the most recognizable opening in Southern Hip Hop outside of Scarface''s verse on "Scarface." You know what, eff that, Bun is universal...I''m putting it up there with Raekwon on "C.R.E.A.M.," Biggie on "Juicy" and Snoop on "Nuthin But G Thang." I grew up listening to all of this at the same time and gave me the same feeling.
UGK - "Tell Me Something Good" "I seen your kind before, you''re nothing when your hands....more than a punk, but still less than a man." Even before he adopted his trademark flows, Bun always had a way of putting P.A.N.s in their place.
UGK - "High Life" Anybody that has listened to Ridin'' Dirty over a million times will probably tell you that this is their favorite song on there even though it may not be the most popular track on there. Bun telling you that "there''s muthafuckas sleeping on those corners that you pee on" puts life and your so-called problems in perspective.
PSK-13 feat. UGK - "Like Yesterday" Songs like this are what cements Pimp C and Bun B''s legacy as true Underground Kings. Some of their best material isn''t even on their own albums, but are features on unknown rappers'' projects. I remember feeling like THAT NIGGA when I found this song and let my friends hear it. Hell, when I actually met some dudes who had this song too...we ended up being friends for life. Bun talking about the pain of making a mother cry when she finds out what you''re doing when she isn''t around is some real shit.
The Hardest working DJ from Africa ,DJ Black has always been known to be abreast with technology.
He is currently the first African Disc jockey with his own App. Click here to download
Right after winning multiple awards in the 1st Ghana DJ award, he was nominated in three categories (including Best African DJ ) in the maiden African Global DJ Awards (AGDA Awards) scheduled for South Africa in May 2013.
The tech savvy entertainer will be presenting at the 2013 SXSW Music festival on 15th March.
SXSW Music festival is the largest music festival of its kind in the world, focusing on emerging technology, a focus which has earned the festival a reputation as a breeding ground for new ideas and creative technologies .SXSW Music offers artist-provided music and video samples of featured artists at each festival via their official YouTube channel.
He will be speaking on the topic "Digital Media/Music in Africa" alongside experienced entertainment industry people such as Rab Bakari and Professor Jesse W Shipley .
Through Mixerpot/Universal ,Rab Bakari has worked with several artistes including Justin Beiber,Jay-z,Jah rule,FOKN BOIS and was very instrumental in the creation of Hiplife music with Reggie Rockstone Jesse Weaver Shipley is Associate Professor of Anthropology at Haverford College and has done extensive works on African music especially Highlife and most recently hiplife.
Dj Black Will also be performing in New york at the 56th Ghana independence concert with Ghana Hiplife artist Tinny and Nana NYC after which he will meeting with USA Blaqbone executives , Sniper squad Djs and other industry players in new york in Miami.
fresh off the plane all decked out in his Blaqbone apparell , He was caught on camera meeting with his cocierge at JFK earlier on 12 march. Watch the video
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mtvU HEADS BACK TO AUSTIN, TEXAS FOR THE "2012 mtvU WOODIE AWARDS" AND GIVES FANS A FULL DAY OF MUSICAL PERFORMANCES LIVE ONLINE ON MARCH 15
Woodie Award Nominees Include Skrillex, The Black Keys, Mac Miller, Foster the People, J Cole, Lana Del Rey, Frank Ocean, Childish Gambino and more; Steve Aoki, Calvin Harris, Martin Solveig and more Battle for New "EDM Effect" Woodie Award
MTV and mtvU to Kick-Off "Woodies Week" on-air beginning March 11th and closes week with "2012 mtvU Woodie Awards Special" Debuting Sunday, March 18th at 8pm ET/7pm CT
New York, NY - February 9, 2011 - MTV's 24-hour college network, mtvU, today announced that the "2012 mtvU Woodie Awards" are returning to Austin, Texas on March 15, 2012 during the SXSW Music Festival. A musical moment of truth honoring the artists who are infiltrating the music landscape, Black Keys, Skrillex, Mac Miller, Foster the People, Frank Ocean, J Cole and more are vying for 2012 mtvU Woodie Awards. Additionally, mtvU added a new category, the "EDM Effect" Woodie Award, which recognizes artists who are breaking ground in the electronic dance music scene and bringing the genre to a new fan-base. Beginning March 11, 2012, "Woodie Awards Week" will take over MTV, mtvU and MTV.com with interviews, performances and updates from the SXSW Music Festival. The "Woodies" performances will be available live online on March 15, in advance of the "2012 mtvU Woodie Awards Special" which will debut on-air on MTV and mtvU on Sunday, March 18, 2012 at 8pm ET / 7pm ET. mtvU will announce performers at a later date.
The Woodies Festival and Award Show To harness the power of live music, mtvU is touching down in Austin, Texas during the SXSW Music Festival on March 15, 2012. The day will begin at 1pm CT with a host of live performances by up-and-coming artists during the first-ever, open-air "Woodie Awards Festival." Open to all SXSW badge holders and music fans, the performances will lead up to the "2012 mtvU Woodie Awards," which will take-over the Festival beginning at 8pm CT on March 15, 2012. Fans outside of Austin can catch the killer performances and backstage mayhem live, soon after doors open at Noon CT at www.Woodies.mtvU.com. On Sunday, March 18, 2012, mtvU will bring the best moments from the show to MTV and mtvU in the half-hour "2012 mtvU Woodie Awards Special." The hosted special will showcase some of the best "Woodie Awards" performances and celebrate the artists who are walking away with chunks of wood this year. Additionally, the biggest celebrities, comedians and artists will join the special to give a nod to their favorite artists.
The Nominees Skrillex, who was the official DJ of the 2011 mtvU Woodie Awards, is leading the nominees list alongside The Black Keys and Mac Miller with nods in the "Woodie of the Year" and "Performing Woodie" categories. Other artists up for "Woodie of the Year" - or the artists who made an indelible stamp on the music scene this year - include Frank Ocean, Foster the People, and J Cole. In a new "Woodie Award" category, mtvU is spotlighting the artists who are bringing EDM to a new fan-base. Calvin Harris' "We Found Love" with Rihanna will compete with Benny Benassi's "Beautiful People" with Chris Brown, Martin Solveig's "Ready 2 Go" with Kele, Flux Pavilion's "Who Gon Stop Me" with The Throne, Steve Aoki and Laidback Luke for "Turbulence" featuring Lil Jon, and Avicii for "Good Feeling" with Flo Rida.
"I am honored to be nominated for 'Best Performance' and 'Woodie of the Year,'" said Mac Miller. "Big thank you to MTV for the continuous support over the past year."
Recognizing artists on the brink of breaking through to mainstream, this year the "Breaking Woodie" category includes more nominees than ever: Porter Robinson, Electric Guest, Lana Del Rey, Childish Gambino, fun., Walk the Moon, Cults, Tune-Yards, A$AP Rocky, Iggy Azalea, Azealia Banks, The Weeknd, Fake Problems
Saturday night the House of Hennessy Remixed private mansion Super Bowl event in Arlington, Texas was blessed by performances from Trina, Ray J and the very talented Marsha Ambrosius, who blew the crowd away. Sounds provided by DJ D-Nice.
The House of Hennessy Remixed kicked off this Super Bowl weekend with legendary rap group Naughty By Nature hosting and performing at a private mansion in Arlington, Texas. The group, still high off their recent performance on David Letterman, performed a medley of hits to a packed house. Sounds were provided by DJ D-Nice and Susy Castillo from MTV also made an appearance.
Ladainian Tomlinson Is Throwing The Official Fort Worth Grand Finale in Sundance Square!!!
Fort Worth, TX (PRWEB) February 2, 2011
TCU Alumni and NY Jets star running back LaDainian Tomlinson is hosting the AFC Superbowl after party on February 6th, 2011 at the Lone Star at Sundance Square in Fort Worth, TX. The event produced by Big LT Entertainment, Cold Frunt Productions and Tsunami Group Inc, will take place starting from 9pm with red carpet arrivals from 10:30pm-12pm. The Lone Star is located at 425 Commerce Street, Fort Worth, TX., and boasts 22,000 square feet of entertainment with 6 different rooms, multi bars, flat screens and will feature music by DJ Joe Vega and the David Whiteman Band. Each room will feature a different theme, perfect to suit any guest’s desires from Top 40 music to the David Whiteman Band covering the full spectrum from the latest hits, Hip hop and R&B to Latin and Dance music.
About LaDainian Tomlinson-
NFL running back LaDainian Tomlinson or LT as he is also referred to is one of the most explosive players to play the game. His college years at TCU showcased his natural talent and ability for the running back position. Leading the NCAA in rushing yards and touchdowns as well as achieving many awards including the Doak Walker Award for best running back and he was also finalist for the Heisman award. With his professional career starting in the West when he was drafted to the San Diego Chargers, he positioned himself again as one of the best in his position. During his eight years as a Charger, LT not only helped his team win games but he was recognized with accolades such as being elected to the Pro Bowl 5 times, 4 Pro Bowl selections, Best NFL Player and Best Record-Breaking Performance at the ESPYs to name a few. Now a New York Jet, LaDainian brought excitement to the Big Apple with his enthusiasm and drive to win. He finished his first year as a Jet with a trip to the AFC Championship game. LaDainian Tomlinson is one of the best running backs in the NFL and will soon be taking his place among the elite that came before him!
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NEW YORK - Soul and R&B singer Erykah Badu has paid a fine and will serve six months probation for stripping off her clothes to film a music video in Dallas, Texas, at the site where former President John F. Kennedy was assassinated, a city official said on Tuesday.
The 39-year-old music star had been charged with disorderly conduct in April over her nude video shoot in Dealey Plaza for her single "Window Seat," from her latest album New Amerykah Part Two (Return of the Ankh).
Badu agreed with prosecutors in her hometown of Dallas to serve probation that will end February 11, and she paid a $500 fine late last week, a spokesman for the city of Dallas said.
In "Window Seat," Badu sheds all her clothes throughout the course of the song as she walks and runs through the plaza. At the end, a gunshot rings out and she collapses to the ground naked, as blue blood spills out to form the word "groupthink."
Kennedy was shot in November 1963 as his motorcade passed Dealey Plaza in the city's downtown.
(Houston, TX - June 11, 2009) Everything is big in Texas, including its musical talent, which is why the National Association of Record Industry Professionals (NARIP) will launch its Houston Chapter here next week. The launch takes place on Thursday, June 18 at 2038 Monarch Hollow Lane, in Katy, Texas from 7:30pm to 10pm. The event is FREE to attend, though RSVP is mandatory.
Music professionals in the Lone Star State will have access to an array of professional career development opportunities, educational programs, access to top music industry executives, and extensive networking. NARIP also offers a job bank, a member resume database for employers, a mentor network, a newsletter, and other valuable services.
Barry Coffing, CEO and Founder of MusicSupervisor.com and Uprising Entertainment, is appointed NARIP's Houston Director. "Texas has always been a hotbed for artistic and executive talent, and we see enormous opportunity there. I know of no better person than Barry Coffing to lead the charge for us in this gunslinger state in our gunslinger industry," says NARIP President Tess Taylor. "He's well-connected, highly creative and astute. We are thrilled to have him on board to grow NARIP in this important region."
With his professional relationships, especially at major film companies and TV networks on both coasts, and a strong background in the business as an executive and successful composer / artist, Mr. Coffing is uniquely positioned to help NARIP members in Houston identify opportunities in film and television, and to create and sustain long-term careers in the music business today.
NARIP’s launch will feature 30-second introductions by all present to help attendees identify and get in front of the people who can make a difference to their business. All are welcome at our launch, you need not be a NARIP member to attend. Please RSVP online at NARIP.com by Wednesday, June 17 at 12:00 noon.
New for 2010, online application expands to all three events
AUSTIN, Texas - South by Southwest (SXSW) will kick off the 2010 season by extending the popular "Panel Picker" online voting application to include panel submission ideas for all three annual industry events (Music, Film, and Interactive).
The Panel Picker interface, which was launched by the Interactive Festival in 2006, received 350 entries in its inaugural year. Last season was the biggest yet, with over 1,400 submissions for the Interactive event alone. SXSW will maximize its impact by integrating the Panel Picker interface across the board, further enabling the unique SXSW opportunity for the intersection of creative and professional minds throughout all three events.
"The Panel Picker interface is a natural extension of the creative intermingling that takes place during the festival itself," says Roland Swenson, SXSW's Managing Director. "We are excited that we can provide a forum for new ideas to debut and flourish year-round."
The Panel Picker interface is essentially a two-step online application that allows the SXSW community to have a significant voice in programming. The first step is an open submission process starting June 1 and running through July 10, where we encourage the community to upload proposals for panels, discussions, mentors, demonstrations, etc. Step two, starting August 10 and running through August 28, allows the community to review all of the proposed ideas and rate the submissions they think are the best fit for the March event.
The system is accessible to all, whether a past attendee or engaged consumer, and participants will have the opportunity to submit and vote on proposals for any and all three of the events. Vote totals from the community, along with feedback from SXSW Advisory Boards and the SXSW staff, will determine the bulk of panel programming for the 2010 event. Participants who have a proposal selected will work with SXSW staff to help bring their panel to fruition.
"Our experience has proved that the Panel Picker interface is an invaluable way to connect with the thousands of professionals and informed consumers that make up the worldwide SXSW community," says SXSW Interactive Festival director, Hugh Forrest. "Not only does it help generate fresh ideas, it gives our participants an outlet to share with us what is most exciting, timely and relevant to them."
Participants can submit ideas through the Panel Picker interface by clicking here beginning June 1, 2009 and ending July 10, 2009. Additional information can be found on the Panel Picker FAQ here
The 2009 Texas Urban Music Summit (Texas U.M.S) gears up to take place June 5-7 in Dallas, TX at the Sheraton Dallas Hotel. The Texas UMS is an expansion of the Core DJ Retreat for the Texas region and is keeping true to its theme of "Celebrating The Sound". This year's event will feature a special tribute to iconic Texas label, Rap-A-Lot Records. Texas U.M.S will host a tribute honoring the Texas-based label and its history, which spans over twenty years in music business.
Over the past 20+ years, Rap-A-Lot Records has produced some of the most legendary artists out of Texas & the South as a whole. Artists such as UGK, Geto Boys, Scarface, UTP, Yukmouth, Devin the Dude and Z-Ro have been instrumental artists on the Rap-A-Lot roster, substantially shaping the sound of the south.
"You can't think about the south, Texas and celebrating our sound without thinking about Rap-A-Lot Records" says Texas U.M.S Founder & CEO, Aleshia Steele. "This label has broken so many barriers, and paved the way for Southern artists and the southern music movement as a whole. It is only right that we honor them for the contributions they have made".
The 2009 Texas Urban Music Summit will also feature an exclusive publishing panel presented by ASCAP. DJ and industry expert panels will be held to discuss topics educating attendees on how to be successful in the music & entertainment industry. The weekend will also consist of label listening suites, artist showcases, vendor booths, networking mixers, a swim party sponsored by Ultra Publishing, an industry fashion show featuring Lavish and Core Models, AllHipHop.com's Breeding Ground showcase, and a Dallas/Ft. Worth showcase presented by Definition & Core DJs. "Dallas is the new Mecca," says Tony Neal, CEO of the Core DJs. Come out and "Celebrate the Sound" at the Texas Urban Music Summit II.
For the nearly 2,000 acts performing at South by Southwest in Austin, Texas, this week, the odds of success would seem insurmountable.
The music industry is a wreck and the economy is in disarray. This is not an opportune time for a band looking to land a record deal or sell a lot of records.
But economy be damned, those are among the chief goals for the flood of acts descending on Austin for the 23rd annual SXSW Music Conference and Festival. Musicians were never known for their business acumen, anyway.
"It is kind of one of those classic `Is the glass half-empty or half-full?' kind of situations and we tend to have the optimistic spirit at South by Southwest," says Brent Grulke, creative director of SXSW.
Kicking off Wednesday and running until the early hours of Sunday morning, SXSW is an oddity. For four nights, practically every venue in downtown Austin hosts shows, sandwiched together every hour and often grouped into showcases put on by record labels and sponsors.
The effect is that one walks down the main drag in Austin — 6th St. — through a cacophony: metal music behind this door, folk at the bar next door and some odd digital outfit across the street.
It's an extravagant, frenzied party that could seem incongruous to lean times. Grulke says despite economic pressures, SXSW will this year have more bands than ever before, though he did acknowledge registrations for the music conference...click to continue reading
DALLAS - Andrew Hawkins barely makes it to 5-foot-8 wearing cleats, so it's easy to see why NFL teams weren't too interested in him.
With his background as a two-way starter in college, 4.3 speed and a great smile, it's also easy to see why the little guy earned a spot on Michael Irvin's reality TV show.
Filming of "Fourth and Long" began this week and Hawkins is typical of the 12 finalists: skilled, experienced, still in his 20s, just looking for his big chance.
And eager. Very, very eager.
"I'll play left tackle if they want me to," Hawkins said Wednesday. "If they want me to walk to Oklahoma and get them cheesecake, to get on the Dallas Cowboys, that's just what I have to do."
The winner of this show indeed will be on the Dallas Cowboys; well, among the 80 guys on their training camp roster.
Landing on the final 53-man roster, or even making the practice squad, is pretty unlikely, acknowledges Joe Avezzano, one of the show's two coaches.
But the other coach, Bill Bates, is a perfect example that it can happen. He estimates there were...click to continue reading
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