ESSO Freestyle At BLVD

Harlem emcee ESSO performed at Beyond Race Magazine's "Emerging Artist Showcase" at BLVD in NYC last night. Here is a freestyle from the rapper, who is also featured in the latest issue of the magazine.

C.W. Post/St. Thomas Aquinas Men's and Women's College Basketball Game Recaps

Led by the scoring of senior forward Nemanja Jokic, in the last regular season home game of his C.W. Post career, the Pioneers crushed East Coast Conference opponent St. Thomas Aquinas, 74-40. The win is Post’s fifth straight, all against ECC opponents, all by double-digit margins...

For full men's recap on NassauNewsLive.com, click here.
For full women's recap on NassauNewsLive.com, click here.

Beyond Race "Emerging Artist Showcase" Tonight At BLVD

Beyond Race Magazine is hosting a concert tonight at BLVD in NYC. The "Emerging Artist Showcase" will feature the So So Glos, ESSO, Brown Rice Family, Drew and the Medicinal Pen and DJ Dedi. Doors open at 7 p.m. and tickets are $10.

For more information go to BeyondRace.com.

Check My Photography Featured On BeyondRace.com

Shameless self promotion? Absolutely. We're all allowed to have our ego stroked once in a while. Check my photography from the Game Rebellion X ESSO X Donny Goines X Emilio Rojas show in a concert review (written by Lamont Sappleton) on the Beyond Race Magazine Web site, BeyondRace.com.

To check the show review, click here.

Exclusive Interview With Eternia

I guess I need my fix of Eternia today...not a bad thing whatsoever...here's an exclusive interview with the emcee, where she epeaks about the Canadian hip hop scene, the hiatus between full-length projects, how shallow comments don't affect her and more.

Eternia Live At Sputnik Friday February 26 "At Last We Have A Record Deal"

Canadian female emcee Eternia will be in Brooklyn, NY at Sputnik this Friday night celebrating her signing a record deal, which the label will be announced at the event. Other emcees to appear are Gabriel Teodros and Reef The Lost Cauze. The event is from 10 p.m.-2 a.m., is $10 at the door, and you must be 21 to get in.

*I had the pleasure of meeting Eternia recently and she is easily one of the coolest, realest people I have ever met, so this celebration of her success is definitely well deserved...AND she's incredibly talented, so you definitely do not want to miss this.

Free Download: Joe Scudda "Not Your Average Joe"

Hall Of Justus emcee and North Carolina native Joe Scudda released his long-awaited album today, Not Your Average Joe. The album features guest appearances from Evidence of Dilated Peoples, Mistah FAB, Naledge of Kidz In The Hall and more. The album is mixed by Boston deejay Statik Selektah.

Click here to download.

Check Out StreetFM WUSB 90.1 Live On Justin.tv Tonight

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Check out StreetFM on 90.1 WUSB tonight, or here with a live stream from Justin.tv/streetfm. Good music, special guests, you don't want to miss this.

Exclusive Interview: Joe Scudda

Here is an exclusive interview with Hall Of Justus emcee Joe Scudda. The North Carolina native speaks about linking up with 9th Wonder and Little Brother, working with Statik Selektah, and his love for Pabst Blue Ribbon beer.

ESSO "Don't Stop" Live At 92Y Tribeca

Harlem emcee ESSO also was on the bill with Emilio Rojas at 92Y opening for Game Rebellion. Here is the emcee performing "Don't Stop" from the Michale Jackson-inspired project, Off The Wall.

Emilio Rojas "Bold And Arrogant" Live At 92Y Tribeca

Last Friday night, New York up-and-coming emcee Emilio Rojas opened up for Game Rebellion at 92Y Tribeca in NYC. Here he is performing "Bold and Arrogant" live from his latest release with DJ Green Lantern, The Natural.

Freeway And Jake One "One Thing" X "Cannon" X "What We Do" Live At Highline Ballroom NYC

If you've seen Freeway in concert before, you already know the man puts on a great show. If you haven't seen him live, here's some footage of him and Jake One performing live at Highline Ballroom NYC.

Game Rebellion X Donny GoinesX ESSO X Emilio Rojas Live Tonight At 92Y

The Brooklyn band with an undefinable style and musical genre, Game Rebellion, will be performing live tonight at 92Y Tribeca in NYC. Other performers include some of New York's finest class of up-andcoming emcees, Donny Goines, ESSO, and Emilio Rojas. Tickets are $10 and the show starts at 9 p.m. To purchase tickets click here.

C.W. Post/NYIT College Men's Basketball Wednesday February 17 Game Recap

OLD WESTBURY - Strong play in the paint and turnovers converted into points led C.W. Post men's basketball to a commanding win over East Coast Conference opponent NYIT 88-69 Wednesday night. The win for the Pioneers is their third straight double-digit victory over a conference opponent.

For the entire game summary, video and photos on NassauNewsLive.com, click here.

Brother Ali Live At Highline Ballroom NYC At The "Stimulus Package" Release Party

Bother Ali is one of my favorite emcees and to see him perform is really something special. Along with DJ Snuggles (easily one of the best beatboxers I've ever seen), the performance at Highline Ballroom opening for Freeway and Jake One at the Stimulus Package release party was a must see. If you missed it, here's some footage of the performance.

Joell Ortiz Live At Highline Ballroom NYC For The Freeway/Jake One "Stimulus Package" Release Party

Joell Ortiz opened up for Freeway and Jake One last night at Highline Ballroom for the release of their latest release, Stimulus package, and needless to say, he tore it down. Here is some footage from last night's performance.

Exclusive Interview: Reks--Part 2 of 2

Here is part two of the two-part interview I recently conducted with Showoff Records and veteran Boston native, Reks. This is easily one of the most mature and intellectual interviews I've been a part of. Rhythmatic Eternal King Supreme definitely does not disappoint.

StreetFM WUSB 90.1 Live On Justin.tv Tonight

Check out Ike Infamous, Keese MP, Mickey Knox, DJ Six 3 One, and "The First Lady" Felicia on Justin.tv tonight (or just stay locked in here, the show will be embedded on the blog), for some pure, authentic hip hop music (and of course some questionable, erratic behavior and comments that can be expected from the show...can't be mad at that). StreetFM is from midnight-3 a.m. on WUSB 90.1 if you're listening (stay awake and enjoy the show--sleep is overrated anyway).

Watch live video from streetfm on Justin.tv

R.I.P. Big L (May 30, 1974-February 15, 1999)

It is hard to believe that D.I.T.C. emcee and Harlem native Big L died over 10 years ago. Listening to The Big Picture, his flow, his wordplay, his delivery, all sound fresh and brand new, not dated whatsoever. His reputation as one of the greatest emcees in hip hop history has never been argued and with good reason; it's the truth and cannot be debated. He always held his own with anyone he rhymed with (from his mentor Lord Finesse to Jay-Z, who he brought to Stretch And Bobbito's radio show before he became the Jay-Z the masses are familiar with today). Memorable verses? He has them. How many emcees today have the guts to say that they "pistol whip a Priest every Sunday" ("Devil's Son") or have exceptional wordplay to create lines like "they wanna know why I'm so fly/a girl asked me for a ring and I put one around her whole eye" ("No Endz, No Skinz")? Although his life was taken at the age of 24, his music lives on--and there is no better way to celebrate his life then to listen to what he did best. Here are a few of my favorite songs from Harlem's finest emcee.

Freeway And Jake One Album Release Party At Highline Ballroom Tuesday February 16

Philadelphia emcee Freeway and Rhymesayers producer Jake One will be at Highline Ballroom in NYC on Tuesday February 16, 2010 to celebrate the release of their latest collaborative album, Stimulus Package. The album features guest appearances from former Rocafella records label-mates Beanie Sigel, Omilio Sparks and Young Chris, Raekwon, Bun B and more. Joell Ortiz and Brother Ali will also be performing at the release party, which is hosted by Miss Info.

To buy tickets click here.

PREVIOUS: Freeway Live At Statik Selektah's "100 Proof" Release Party at S.O.B.'s NYC

Exclusive Interview: Reks--Part 1 of 2

I recently caught up with Showoff Records and veteran Boston emcee Reks, and needless to say, he had a lot to say. Here is part one of my two-part interview with Rhythmatic Eternal King Supreme. Make sure you check in tomorrow for part two.

Reks "In Between The Lines" Mixtape Free Download

Just released is a fresh new mixtape from Boston emcee Reks, titled In Between The Lines. Hosted by DJ Green Lantern and Statik Selektah, the 27-track release features guest appearances and production from DJ Premier, Termanology, Slaine, Torae, Nature, Soul Theory, El Da Sensei, Freddie Gibbs and more.

Click here to download In Between the Lines.

*Two-part interview with Reks soon to come...

Exclusive Interview: General Steele of Smif-N-Wessun

After the town hall meeting at the Nuyorican Poets Cafe, I had the opportunity to speak with General Steele of Smif-N-Wessun about the reasoning behind conducting the meeting, his inspiration to create Amerikkka's Nightmare Part 2: Children of War, emcees using political and social views as gimmicks, and more.

*It is very refreshing to not only hear someone (note: someone with great intelligence) in the hip hop community speak about social awareness, but to see the words spoken being acted upon and actively attempt to bring about real change and prosperity. Rappers, take notes.

Excerpts From General Steele of Smif-N-Wessun's Town Hall Meeting at the Nuyorican Poets Cafe

*General Steele of Smif-N-Wessun at the Nuyorican Poets Cafe February 9, 2010 (Photo By Peter Verry)

The Nuyorican Poets Cafe in NYC was the host to General Steele of Smin-N-Wessun's town hall meeting titld "Change Starts From Within." The evening began with trailers being played for the film titled "We The People" and for the song "Child Of War." Following the trailers, Steele then went into readings from Thomas Paine and Dr. Martin Luther King. Black-and-white pamphlets were handed out to those in attendance of books and movies which Steele said inspired the creation of Amerikkka's Nightmare Part 2: Children Of War.



Here's the trailer for "We The People" which will be released with Amerikkka's Nightmare Part 2 on February 23, 2010.



Check in tomorrow for an exclusive interview with General Steele.

Dominion (PackFM and Mr. Mecca) Performing Live At Southpaw, NYC

PackFM and Mr. Mecca definitely had one of the best stage show's opening for Canibus at Southpaw in Brooklyn, NY. Here are two clips from their set.

Video From Homeboy Sandman's Performance At S.O.B.'s

Homeboy Sandman definitely was a crowd favorite on Monday February 8, 2010, opening for Canibus at S.O.B.'s. Here are three video's from his energetic performance.

Canibus Performing "How We Roll" And "2000 B.C." Live At Southpaw, NYC

Here's some footage of Canibus performing two classic records, "How We Roll" and "2000 B.C." (produced by Ty Fyffe-click here for an exclusive Ty Fyffe interview) live at Southpaw in Brooklyn, NY.

*Check out "Do It Live!" produced by Long Island native (and friend to the blog) Nickelplated.

Canibus A Cappella Freestyle At Southpaw, NYC

Here is an a cappella freestyle from the legendary Canibus on the eve of the release of his latest album, Melatonin Magik.

*Over a decade in the business and his intensity has not gone away whatsoever. Definitely a must see.

Steele Of Smif-N-Wessun Town Hall Meeting At The Nuyorican NYC Tonight

Famed poetry lounge the Nuyorican will host a town hall meeting with General Steele of the legendary Duck Down Records group, Smif-N-Wessun. The event is from 7-9 p.m., and will feature discussion about issues affecting various communities today.

Skyzoo "Beautiful Decay" Live At S.O.B.'s NYC

More from Statik Selektah's 100 Proof release party at S.O.B.'s. Skyzoo performing "Beautiful Decay," produced by 9th Wonder.

Canibus X Dominion (Pack FM/Mr. Mecca/ Substantial) X Homeboy Sandman And More At Southpaw Monday Night

Brooklyn venue Southpaw will host on Monday February 8 a live performance from veteran emcee Canibus, a day prior to the release of his latest album, Melatonin Magik. In addition to Canibus, Homeboy Sandman, Dominion (Pack FM/Mr. Mecca/ Substantial), Che Grand and others will all be touching the stage.

To purchase tickets for the show click here.

Reks Performing "Pray For Me (Suicide Note)" Live At S.O.B.'s (Statik Selektah Album Release Party)

Check out Boston rhyme veteran Reks performing (one of my personal favorites from the 2008 album Grey Hairs) "Pray For Me (Suicide Note)" live at Statik Selektah's 100 Proof album release party. Yeah, Statik had a lot of guests that night, as there is definitely more footage to come.

Sha Stimuli "Do It For The Doe" Live At Statik Selektah's ALbum Release Party NYC

Here is a video of Sha Stimuli performing "Do It For The Doe" live at Statik Selektah's 100 Proof album release party at S.O.B.'s. Sha's debut album, My Soul To Keep, is in stores now, a definite must have.

*Verse two on this track is easily one of the best verses of 2009.

Termanology A Cappella Freestyle At Statik Selektah's Release Party NYC

Boston emcee Termanology performs an a cappella freestyle at S.O.B.'s last night at Statik Selektah's NYC release party for 100 Proof. The guests for the event were seemingly endless--definitely more footage from the party to come.

Freeway Live at Statik Selektah's "100 Proof" Release Party at S.O.B.'s NYC

Here is some footage of Freeway's performance last night at S.O.B.'s NYC last night at Statik Selektah's 100 Proof release party. This is one of the many performances from the night which featured many of hip hop's finest emcees. More footage is come-definitely do not want to miss it.

Haiti Relief Effort Fundraiser Showcase Tonight AT Santos NYC

Fundraising for the victims of the earthquake in Haiti continues as Santos Party House in NYC will host the "Haiti Relief Effort Fundraiser Showcase" tonight. The event is from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m., admission is $20, and people 18 years old and up are permitted. DJ Gully, DJ Wishbone and DJ G-Money will be on the one's-and-two's all night long as well as live performances by Lydia Caesar, Mysto & Pizzi, Script Shepherd and Trajik. Santos Party House is located at 96 Lafayette St., New York, NY 10013.

Exclusive Interview: Ty Fyffe

Recently I caught up with 17-year veteran producer Ty Fyffe. The Queens-bred producer speaks about linking up with Teddy Reilly and creating "Rump Shaker," and how detrimental it is to have your hard drive crash.

Little Vic Freestyle On StreetFM WUSB 90.1

Here is an exclusive freestyle from Long Island emcee, Little Vic. Although the amount of emcees rhyming to Jay Electronica's "Exhibit C" is ridiculous and needs to stop (please, pick a different beat to rock), Vic definitely owns this instrumental.

Free Download: F Train Music X Bash Brothers X HipHopGame.com Presents "The BYOB EP"

Good friends and affiliates to TheLSC.Blogspot.com, The Bash Brothers (DJ Mickey Knox and DJ Concept) have just released the The BYOB EP, in conjunction with F Train Music and HipHopGame.com. The EP is entirely produced by up-and-coming Long Island, NY producer, Sickness. To accompany Sickness' instrumentals are verses from Chaundon, L.E.G.A.C.Y., Little Vic, Illa Ghee, Kaleber and Typ Ill.

Click here to download the EP.

Exclusive Interview: Little Vic

Recently, I caught up with Little Vic for quick, interesting interview (at 3 a.m. after a great show on StreetFM WUSB 90.1--surprisingly, we were all coherent enough at 3 a.m. to complete this interview). The Long Island, NY emcee talked about the importance of co-signs, being proud of his Italian heritage versus "guidos," and why you shouldn't have your album release party in Hempstead, NY. Definitely a must see.

Previous: New Music: Little Vic "Man On Fire" Mixtape

Statik Selektah Album Release Party Wednesday Night @ S.O.B.'s

One of FOUR (yes, four, Statik puts in a lot of work) album release parties in promotion of his new album, 100 Proof, will go down Wednesday, February 9 at S.O.B.'s in NYC. Guests for the party include artists from Showoff Records (Reks, Termanology, and more), Freeway, Consequence, Skyzoo, Sha Stimuli and many more. The album is crazy, a definite must have for true hip hop fans.

To buy tickets click here.

StreetFM Live On Justin.tv Tonight

Watch live video from streetfm on Justin.tv

WUSB 90.1 StreetFM, Long Island's home for all things hip hop, will be live on air tonight as well as on Justin.tv/StreetFM for those who want to watch the show. Tonight's show will feature live sets by DJ Mickey Knox and DJ Six 3 One with music from hip hop's golden era. Definitely worth checking out, live, from midnight-3 a.m.

KRS-One X Donny Goines X Eternia X Jah C & The Antidote Southpaw Show Recap

Due to the 9-to-5 and lovely NYC traffic (sarcasm is such a great thing), I missed a majority of the Eternia set (still mad today), but I did manage to take some photos of all the other acts of the evening. Check out the video (with music accompaniment by Donny Goines).