Iowa, Dap-Kings, Skillz & NYE in LA & Philly
Will Obama hold his lead? Will Hillary try and still come 1st? Edwards may come 2nd? Who are these darn Republicans? Wherever you are (yes, even you Canadians and those overseas) it is caucus time and the future leader of the US may win Iowa – or will Bloomberg try and step in…as Jon Stewart eloquently puts it, the Clusterf*ck to the White House is moving forward today. Click here for updated tracking on the Presidential hopefuls.
What do Amy Winehouse, Kanye West, Daptone Records, Mark Ronson and Sharon Jones have in common? The Dap-Kings! Catch this Brooklyn-based Northern Soul-inspired jazz-funk band live on tour with their real Queen of Daptone soul, Sharon Jones, this Winter. Check their Fusicology Tour Date Listings
VA-based rapper Skillz continued his year end tradition with a twist for 2007, releasing a video for his annual “Rap-Up.” The clip, directed by Chris Robinson, features appearances by comedians, impersonations and clips of various news events from the year past. Skillz is working on his upcoming album Million Dollar Backpack and touring Japan with The Roots. view video
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NYE features photos and blogs rollin’ in…read about the Kiss N Grind LA event Prince was at and how wonderful Philly really is. Cheers to ’08!