XM Satellite Radio, the nation’s leading satellite radio service with more than 5 million subscribers, today announced GRAMMY(R)-nominated multi-platinum- selling artist Ludacris will host a weekly music show exclusively for XM. “Disturbing Tha Peace Presents Ludacris’ Open Mic” will feature music hand- selected by the artist, including songs from Ludacris’ vast personal music collection, as well as special guests and interviews with other artists. The show will debut in January 2006 on XM’s uncut hip-hop channel RAW (XM channel 66).

Three 6 Mafia has shaped the face of Southern Hip Hop over the past ten years, but more notably they have left an indelible mark on today’s popular music irrespective of musical genre. Nothing exemplifies that more than their latest release Most Known Unknown. And despite their commercial success, the group has never compromised their raw and rough edge…staying true to their beginnings and their street-hardened content. The new album includes the smash club hit “Stay Fly” (featuring 8 Ball & MJG and Young Buck of G-Unit), as well as guest appearances from Project Pat, Lil’ Flip, DJ Kay Slay, and Paul Wall. Kelefa Sanneh of the NY Times calls Most Known Unknown, “Woozy but unexpectedly consistent, this is one of the year’s best hip-hop albums.” Get the album now.

MTV – Music Television today announced the premiere of television’s first hip-hop reality sitcom, “Run’s House” beginning October 13 at 10:30 PM (ET/PT), immediately following “Making the Band 3.” The second season of “Making the Band 3” premieres with a special one-hour episode on Thursday, October 6 at 10:00 PM (ET/PT). On Saturday, October 1, fans of “Making the Band 3” can get a sneak peek at the first half hour of the new season on MTV’s Overdrive…

Certain events in history change our world forever. Since September 11th, our reality remains an uneasy one, bringing to the surface a world of terrorism, poverty, police brutality and more, to a once complacent society. The soundtrack for this disquieted reality? Rob Swift’s WAR GAMES…

After spending several years in federal custody, the NW icon, Mr. D.O.G. is back on the bricks and working on several new projects. Before his arrest he was considered the voice of the Northwest region of the United States and had just won the award from Seattle’s Mayor as the best NW label.
Although he was detained his name prevailed as he still appeared on several albums throughout the years including Big Squeeze- the Senator, Certified-Certificial Business, & Cool Nutz- Collabos. Now he is back and bigger than ever finishing what he started and detailing his trials and tribulations in the past few years. You can get updates on him via his site www.bwr2000.com

Big Boi will releasing at least two albums this year on his Purple Ribbon label through Virgin. One of the releases will be an album by Bubba Sparxxx and the other will be a compilation by the Purple Ribbon All-Stars entitled ‘Big Boi Presents…Got Purp? Vol. 2′. The first single off the compilation album is “Kryptonite” and features Big Boi, Killer Mike, C-Bone and Rock D. Read on to view the video and audio streams…

It’s happening at just the right time! Winter’s on the way out, the chill’s beginning to thaw and the summer spirit’s starting to blossom. It’s time to turn up the heat. And Captain Morgan Spiced Gold will be doing just that as it spreads some soul through Soweto taverns with a bustling buildup to the hugely anticipated Captain Morgan Spiced Gold Beach Party in November. Phew! It suddenly got hot in here…

Award winning Afrikaans Hip Hop crew Kallitz have recorded their version of the popular Afrikaans song ‘Suikerbossie‘. The song will be world premiered on Thursday, 29 September 2005 on GHFM during Jeannie D’s show at 19h30, and the music video will be screened for the first time by Pasella on SABC 2 on Sunday, 2 October 2005 at 16h30…

Using of Hip-Hop as a communication tool, the UN-HABITAT, through the “Messengers of Truth Project”, and in association with Native Rhythms Productions are organising the African Global Hip-Hop Summit and Concert for Youth under Siege, scheduled to take place on October 20th – 23rd, 2005 in South Africa. The Hip-Hop Summit and Concert is a regional follow-up to the first Global Hip-Hop Summit and Concert held during the 2nd World Urban Forum in Barcelona in September 2004. Update:  We’ve just added the Summit and Concert Programme.  Read on for more info…

AG Interactive, the new media subsidiary of American Greetings Corporation (NYSE:AM), and Def Jam Enterprises, today announced Def Connect, the definitive Hip Hop mobile video offering. Def Connect offers six channels of exclusive, made-for-mobile video content including Comedy, Poetry, Ride With Funkmaster Flex, Entertainers Classic Rucker Park, Ralph McDaniel’s Video Music Box, and History Makers…

YFM, Gauteng’s leading youth music station, has partnered with the Go Open Source campaign, and Creative commons to launch the ‘Mad Half Hour Open Source Mixes’ competition. The competition is open to all YFM listeners, and will highlight awareness of both Creative Commons licensed music, and open source software…

The Bin is now the exclusive stockist of Montana Hardcore. Yesterday we recieved a full pallette of the hardcore range (R28) as well as Pocket Cans(R22), Micro cans (R20), Nitro Black (500ml) (R40), Mega Chrome (600ml) (R42), montana mugs (R70), Marker Ink (R70), Cleaning Solvent (R65), Biggie 50 markers (R70), Mini 30 Markers (R60), and Mini Large markers (R55) all in a wide range of colours. We also received some montana Key Rings, Hoods and Adhesive Spray. We’ve got a range of caps (Super Skinny, Normal, Skinny Banana Black/yellow, Fat Pinks, Super Fat) (R2.00). You can find the store at 105 Harrington Street, Gardens – Cape Town. For more info go to www.thebin.co.za or email store@circuslabs.co.za.

As we know, traditional knowledge has been impacted upon by colonialism and apartheid. This has included the propagation of false philosophies concerning the inferiority on the African peoples. It has entailed the spread and advancement of economic paradigms such as the worship of personal enrichment at all costs. It has encompassed the introduction of benign foreign religions, which were introduced to destroy ours. Read on for details and to view the flyer…

Multi-platinum recording artist Lil’ Kim possesses a presence and persona that looms well beyond her tiny frame. From her days as the feisty front woman of the Brooklyn rap collective, Junior M.A.F.I.A. – playing the Bonnie to the Notorious B.I.G.’ Clyde to her current status as hip-hop’s Grammy-winning, fashion-forward Queen Bee, Kim continues to effortlessly captivate, seduce, provoke, and entertain. Read on for more info and audio streams…

Rapper Lil’ Kim tells Newsweek that after she was sentenced in July to a 366-day prison term, she became a “workaholic zombie” in the recording studio, since she has no idea what to expect after she gets out. “It’s been nonstop since the day I found out,” says the rapper, whose real name is Kimberly Jones. “I knew when the verdict came down, and then the sentencing, that I didn’t have any time to play around. I had to get the album done, and all the other things in my life settled quickly. I’d never done an album so fast before, and in a way it was a good thing. The music just kind of rolled out.”