My Twitter prayers have been answered. When’s the last time Diamond D performed in NYC? Summer of 2006 in Crotona Park? Sounds about right. buy tickets

Sunday, Dec 7, 2008 // DOORS 8:00 PM
ADV $20 // DOS $25

Knitting Factory - New York
74 Leonard Street
New York, NY 10013

The whole Anticon crew celebrating their 10 year anniversary for the third straight time. I guess they couldn’t wait till the next rounded number. This is only one of several great shows coming up at the Knitting Factory in December. buy tickets

Thursday, Dec 18, 2008 // DOORS 7:00 PM
ADV $20 // DOS $25

Knitting Factory - New York
74 Leonard Street
New York, NY 10013

Peace to UncommonMusic and Backwoodz.

Don’t miss “Yule Prog”, a two day event celebrating the Progressive Hip-Hop scene in New York City, brought to you by Uncommon Records and Backwoodz Studios.

This year on Day 1 (December 17th) at Public Assembly in Brooklyn you will see the first ever “Yule Prog Battle”. The battle will be hosted by Nasa and Billy Woods and judged by Masai Bey and Cirrus. The 3rd judge of the battle will be YOU, the crowd in attendance!!!
It will feature some of the best emcees in the Tri State battle scene today including Rabbi D, Skarman (aka King Armor), Chaz Kangaz, Chuck Brown and more. Some of the emcees were part of the famed “Subway Series” freestyle tour which brought emcees to each of the 5 boros for cyphers in one day.
The winner of the battle gets a digital single to be released in 2009, a chance to perform a full set on Day 2 of “Yule Prog” and 100 smackers!
Also performing that night will be Masai Bey and The Presence in full sets.

Day 2 brings you a full night of Progressive Hip-Hop performances at Southpaw in Brooklyn. Vast Aire (of Cannibal Ox) headlines with Despot (Def Jux/Ratatat fam), Homeboy Sandman (EOW/Brooklyn Bodega), Super Chron Flight Brothers, Zesto, HiCoup, 11:00A.M. and W.A.S.T.E.L.A.N.D.S.

You need to get your ass to Yule Prog!!! Full details and directions are on the flyer above. Press Passes are limited but available, respond to this email for info. Admission to Day 1 is $7, Day 2 is $10.

Be there!

All proceeds go to KL’s family.

To benefit a National Museum’s Hip Hop initiative. Peace to A-Tone.

This show was originally in September but due to problems with Buckshot’s health, it was postponed for tonight. I can’t wait! The show is sold out already so I guess I’m reminding everyone to stop sleepin’. Link

If I was in San Diego next Saturday this is where I would end up. Peace to T.I.T.S.

Definitely looking forward to this next week, especially with the new additions to the bill. Biz Markie anyone? link, buy tickets

Big ups to D for the info. buy tickets

November 13, 2008
$10

THE BEATNUTS, K Salaam, Ton Tank of The Nuclear Family, The Dugout Crew, and Jah C.
Special guests: DJ Kunal Merchant, Precision Dance NYC, Chry Baby Cozie of The Breakfast Club and Trends of VH1’s I love New York . 2 for 1 redbull vodkas for the first hour.

Public Assembly
70 North 6th St.
Brooklyn, NY 11211

Two of the better performers I’ve been blessed to see live. Don’t sleep. buy tickets

Le Poisson Rouge
158 Bleecker Street
New York, NY 10012

Full schedule after the jump. Peace to Tools Of War.

35th Anniversary of
The Universal Zulu Nation
WORLDWIDE

Peace! It’s time to celebrate the 35th Anniversary of the World’s first, largest and most legendary grassroots Hip Hop organization: The Universal Zulu Nation! For the events in NYC, simply bring in a flyer, print out a flyer or bring in your Zulu I.D. and get in for only $10 at the events from Thursday, Nov. 6 through Saturday, Nov. 8, 2008. Sunday’s Meeting of the Minds is FREE!!! See you there!

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Thursday, Oct 30, 2008 // DOORS 8:00 PM
ADV $25 // DOS $28

Knitting Factory - New York
74 Leonard Street
New York, NY 10013

Hosted by Edan. buy tickets

A very special night with Peanut Butter Wolf, Gary Wilson, Duane Harriott (Negroclash), hosted by Edan!

Sunday, Dec 14, 2008 // DOORS 8:00 PM
ADV $20 // DOS $20

Knitting Factory - New York
74 Leonard Street
New York, NY 10013

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X-ecutioners (Roc Radia, Rob Swift, Total Eclipse), Sadat X, Wayno (of E Bros)

Wednesday, Dec 10, 2008 // DOORS 8:00 PM
ADV $17 // DOS $20

Knitting Factory - New York
74 Leonard Street
New York, NY 10013

Don’t sleep. Link

Busta Rhymes and Pacific Division perform LIVE!
Special opening DJ set by Mick Boogie!

FREE RSVP by texting BUSTA or PACDIV to 66937
Space is VERY limited, please arrive early. No guaranteed admission.

Wednesday, Oct 29, 2008 // DOORS 8:00 PM

Knitting Factory - New York
74 Leonard Street
New York, NY 10013

Ok, let’s face it. Busta Rhymes hasn’t released anything notable since way back when. And many of us can clearly see he’s eating very, very, very well these days. But dude can still rock a show like nobody’s business. more info

Busta Rhymes and Pacific Division perform LIVE!
Special opening DJ set by Mick Boogie!

FREE RSVP by texting BUSTA or PACDIV to 66937
Space is VERY limited, please arrive early. No guaranteed admission.

Wednesday, Oct 29, 2008 // DOORS 8:00 PM

Knitting Factory - New York
74 Leonard Street
New York, NY 10013

Big Daddy Kane mentioned his 20th anniversary show was coming soon. Ever since then, I’ve been waiting for the official date so I could snatch my ticket. Is a live rendition of The Symphony with all the artists too much to ask? buy tickets

BIG DADDY KANE 20th Anniversary Show

2008-11-14
9:00PM
Doors @ 8PM

$30 SRO

B.B. King Blues Club & Grill
237 West 42 St.
New York, NY 10036