Eternia BTS Video with Ras Kass

Not only is Eternia an incredible emcee ("female" is not required before "emcee" because she's better than all of you regardless of gender), but she's an equally great person, so of course she's going to get love from this blog. Here's some BTS footage from Halftime Radio with some words from (the most underrated emcee ever?) Ras Kass (*looks for "Nature Of The Threat" on YouTube). Get ready, Eternia & Moss At Last will be in stores soon, tell a friend to tell a friend.

Adelphi vs. Wilmington College Baseball Game Recap on NassauNewsLive.com

Matt Botting and Bryan Miller produced five RBIs on 3-for-4 hitting each for Wilmington, as Adelphi lost their final regular season home game at William J. Bonomo Memorial Field to their non-conference opponent Thursday, 7-5. Seven Wildcat starters had at least one hit in the game...

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New Music: Bobby Creekwater "I Hear Em Talkin"

I've been a Bobby Creekwater fan for a little while now; dude has a dope flow, raw lyrics and a quiet charisma that can dominate any instrumental he raps to. If you're unfamiliar, get familiar; if you need a little history check the former Shady Records artist on "There He Is" from the Eminem Presents The Re Up album and "All I Do" from Alchemist's Chemistry Files Vol. 1. Here's the single "I Hear Em Talkin" off his upcoming album, Not Now But Right Now, which will be released May 11.

To download "I Hear Em Talkin" click here.

StreetFM WUSB 90.1 Live On Justin.tv Tonight!

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Check the homies out Ike Infamous, DJ Six 3 One, DJ Mickey Knox and "The First Lady" Felicia on WUSB 90.1 StreetFM.

Rest In Peace Guru

*Gang Starr and myself at the Cop Shop in 2003

Hip hop has lost an iconic figure today with legendary Gang Starr front-man Guru's passing. His flow, the monotone voice, his delivery all were unique, all were all vital elements of what made Gang Starr so special. What is so hard about losing a man you idolized and looked up to as a hip hop icon is hard, but what's harder is having met that person and getting to see who they are as a man, even if it was only a small glimpse.

The photo above was taken at the now defunct Cop Shop, Long Island's historic music store that brought hip hop to the fans like no other store could. The photo was taken at the Gang Starr in-store autograph signing for the album, The Ownerz. It was the first in-store I ever attended at the Cop Shop, and trust me, it was the most memorable. DJ Premier was stuck in traffic so I snuck to the back of the store to see if I could chop-it-up with Guru for a little bit. He was so cool, so down-to-earth. I told him about how I told my now ex-girlfriend she had to memorize Hard To Earn before I could date her and thought I was so cool when he laughed and thanked me as he signed the Hard To Earn album cover for her. All I could think was, 'I'm just a fan and this dude sees thousands of fans everyday, he could treat me like a nobody if he wanted to'-but he didn't.

He never treated me like a nobody. From that event on I had a few opportunities to talk with Gifted Unlimited Rhymes Universal, and he didn't change; he was as cool, if not cooler, than the first time I met him. From hanging out outside after the Gang Starr and M.O.P. show at BB Kings (where we called that same girl I dated at 3 a.m. so he could ask her if she still listened to the Hard To Earn album) to conversation after an in-store at the Cop Shop for the Guru Version 7.0: Street Scriptures album and more, he was always humble, respectful and treated me (and everyone else) like family, not fans.

Guru was the creator of some of my fondest hip hop memories, shaped how I listen to the music, and help guide and craft the respect I have for the artform that I have today. You will always be missed and cherished by the hip hop community, especially by me. Rest In Peace.

ESSO Live on WUSB StreetFM 90.1 WUSB (Stay here for live broadcast)

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Tonight, Harlem's finest emcee ESSO will be in the studio chopping it up with Ike Infamous, DJ Mickey Knox, DJ Six3One and "The First Lady" Felicia on WUSB StreetFM 90.1. For a life broadcast, stay locked in here, from midnight-3 a.m.

New Music: Kil Ripkin "Aftermath Part 1" and "Mind Free"

And the new music emails continue...this time from Brooklyn's own Kil Ripkin. If you're not familiar, Kil Ripkin was featured on one of my favorite records of the past few years, "Thankful" from Supastition a.k.a. Kam Moye. The emcee is also a member of The Coalescence, of which Duck Down Records emcee and Coney Island native, Torae is also a member. Here is "Aftermath Part 1" and "Mind Free" off of Kil Ripkin's upcoming release, The Balancing Act.

To download "Aftermath Part 1" click here.

To download "Mind Free" click here.

New Music: Widmark Dimagiba"Friend or Foe Freestyle"

It's always good to get an email with some good music. The homie Widmark Dimagiba sent over a new track, a freestyle over Jay-Z's "Friend Or Foe." Check it out.

To Download "Friend Or Foe Freestyle" click here.

St. Johns vs. Hofstra Baseball Game Recap on NassauNewsLive.com

QUEENS– An error on an overthrow by Hofstra third baseman Mike Walraven in the bottom of the eighth inning allowed the go-ahead run to score, as the Red Storm defeated the Hofstra Pride in a non-conference game Wednesday afternoon at Jack Kaiser Stadium, 7-6. The Pride (10-17) finished up a road trip in which they went 0-4...

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Wretched and more live at Broadway Bar in Amityville Tonight

Victory Records recording artists Wretched will be performing tonight at Broadway Bar in Amityville. Rose Funeral, And Hell Followed With, Death Becomes Her, Rapture, and more will also take the Broadway Bar stage. Tickets are $12 and the doors open at 4:30 p.m.

Adelphi vs. AIC Baseball Recap on Nassau News Live

GARDEN CITY – Jonathan Gonzalez’s complete game two-hit performance led Adelphi past Northeast-10 conference opponent American International College Thursday afternoon at William J. Bonomo Memorial Field, 3-1. The Panthers split the season series with the Yellow Jackets after a loss in Massachusetts Tuesday afternoon...

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Hofstra vs. NYIT Baseball Game recap on NassauNewsLive.com

*Hofstra senior Ethan paquette rounding third base after one of his two home runs against NYIT Tuesday afternoon (Photo By Peter Verry)

HEMPSTEAD – Hofstra senior Ethan Paquette set a school record with nine RBI in the Pride’s rout of N.Y.I.T. at University Field Tuesday afternoon, 22-11. The senior was 4-for-6 at the plate with two home runs, a three-run blast in the fifth inning and a grand slam in the eighth inning...

To read the full game story on NassauNewsLive.com, click here.

Diabolic Album Release Party Friday April 9 At Club Karma

Long Island emcee Diabolic will be performing live at Club Karma in Patchogue this Friday celebrating the release of his debut album, Liar & a Thief. The album, which released this past Tuesday, features "I Don't Wanna Rhyme" and guest appearances from Ill Bill of La Coka Nostra/Non-Phixion, Canibus, Immortal Technique, Vinnie Paz of Jedi Mind Tricks, John Otto of Limp Bizkit and more.

*2-part interview with Diabolic coming early next week.

Rakim Live At The Crazy Donkey Tonight!

The legendary emcee (and Long Island native) Rakim will be on the Crazy Donkey stage performing live tonight, courtesy of Terence Trend Inc. DJ Mickey Knox will be spinning all night long. Opening acts include Day Laborers, Ancient Tongue, Fly Guy Family, Conceptual Elements and Jay Godz. Doors open at 7:30 p.m.

To purchase tickets, click here.

Exclusive Interview: DJ DBEFEKT Part 1 and 2

Had some minor issues in posting the interviews, but now everything is straightened out so here they are. These two videos are part of a two-part exclusive interview I conducted with DJ DBEFEKT. Here, the deejay/producer speaks on everything from the popularity of his record "Raised On Classics" featuring Termanology and Reks to the Paris, France hip hop scene, his worldly musical influences and more.

Diabolic on StreetFM Tonight WUSB 90.1

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Diabolic, who was unable to make it last Monday night, will be in the house tonight. Tonight is the eve of the Long Island emcee's debut album, Liar and a Thief. Log on or tune in and listen, WUSB 90.1 StreetFM.

Vivian Green Live At S.O.B.s Tomorrow Night

If you are not familiar with Vivian Green then I highly suggest you make yourself familiar immediately. This woman is an extraordinary talent and in my personal opinion, one of the greatest singers of our time. She will be performing at SOBs Tuesday night for the release of her new album, Beautiful. This is something you do not want to miss.

To purchase tickets for the show, click here.

Tim Welsh Announced New Hofstra Men's Basketball Coach (Story From NassauNewsLive.com)

Tim Welsh at Hofstra press conference, Thursday. (Photo By Peter Verry)

A week after the Tom Pecora era ended, the Tim Welsh era began as Hofstra officially named Welsh as the new men’s head basketball coach...

To read full story on Welsh's hiring on NassauNewsLive.com, click here.

Adelphi vs. Concordia Baseball Recap on NassauNewsLive.com

Adelphi center fielder Trevor Thorstensen at bat against Concordia. (Photo By Peter Verry)

GARDEN CITY.– Solid offensive output from the top of the order and strong pitching from Justin Gonzalez and Mike Bartlett led Adelphi past Concordia at William J. Bonomo Memorial Field Wednesday, 6-2...

To read the full recap on NassauNewsLive.com, click here.