Life After Kid & Play

Epitome - Paper Planes (GoGo Remix)

"Congo Lonzo"...dat's wut we used 2 call him when me & E were just kids. He grew up back in da GoGo playin' several different instruments 4 several bands but da 2 dat remained closest 2 his heart are da keyboard & Epitome. He started his band grind in his pre-teens but Zo's on his big boi shit musically now days. Now da new nickname he's earned is "Zo Got Beats"...& he really really do!!! On da real 4 real when it comes 2 make'n melodies U name it & Zo probably does it. From Hip-Hop, 2 Gospel, 2 R&B, 2 Rock, 2 Jazz, 2 Pop, 2 GoGo, 2 Spoken Word, & 2 even Children's Educational music..lol!!! When it comes 2 making beats & production...he can do wutever U like...yeah!!!...lol!!!



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February's Diamond in the Rough

Dis is da second installment of De-U.c.e. Double's Diamond in da Rough. Dis is an on goin' monthly blog post dat will feature somethin' special from in or around da diamond district. Dis month I choose Club Pure's open mic mondays. Dis open mic night was hailed in Billboard Magazine as 1 of da premiere locations in da area 2 find quality musicians, poets, & comedians. Club Pure is a place where many local & national artists such as Raheem DeVaughn & Tabi Bonney got their start back when it was know as Bar Nun. A lotta videos have been filmed live from dis club & all around da surrounding U street corridor. If U're not from anywhere in or around our area peep out da pics above & footage below 2 get a feel 4 da average atmosphere dat's in & around open mic mondays @ Club Pure. Videos swindled courtesy of Judah's blog FTDMVO in association wit Jben.ok...enjoy!!!


Tabi Bonney - Rich Kids (Live @ Pure DC) from jben.ok on Vimeo.


Pure DC Open Mic Cypher (1.26.09) from jben.ok on Vimeo.

40. Wattage!!!

Peep ya man Charles Hamilton in a freestyle cypher wit X.O. @ the National Harbor...


DDotOmen.com - Charles Hamilton x X.O. x D.M.V. Cypher from DDotOmen on Vimeo

Thanks FTDMVO & DDotOmen.com

An Inauguration Celebration!!!

Da big homie Judah & a host of other big name sponsors are throwing dis event at da new National Harbor right down da street from 40. Watt, so ya boi Mr. 40. Watt just might have 2 make a special guest appearance ya digg. Dis is one of da few inauguration celebrations that'll be official & free!!! It's right down the street from De-U Records & they'll be free food so...need I say any more? See U there pimpin'...thanks 4 da info FTDMVO!!!

Click here to check out Judah's blog...

Guess Who's Bizzack!!!

Sure am glad I checked my e-mail today!!! Gotta give props to Benji for slide'n this vital info my way. Best Christmas present this year by far!!! It's crazy cause me & E One Letter just talked this up yesterday. Man I swear we gotta sixth sense over here at De-U...let me rephrase that. I mean I swear we gotta sixth sense over here in DC. Pure is in the heart of uptown all day so it's only right that I post this uptown banger...ya digg!!! The track below is from 3stars2bars. This music group is the home to many popular area rappers such as X.O., Benji, & Fort Washington's own Hu$$tle. This new track is appropriately titled "Uptown"...enjoy!!!

Click here to listen...

http://www.3stars2bars.com

http://www.3stars2barsmusic.blogspot.com

Euphoria '08 New Year's Eve Party

Visit http://www.feel-euphoria.com to purchase $30 tickets.
General adm. $40 before 12AM, more after.

Inquire about group rates, call: 202.286.2688 - 703.638.0677

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http://www.myxradio.com

The Legend...

I usually don't post stories on my blog from off of other blogs (thanks Judah) unless it's somehow related to De-U Records or Edu-Basics & this is no different. Scarface & Rap-A-Lot have been a huge inspiration & a major influence to every member of De-U Records musically & lyrically. The Legend is one of my favorite open mic spots to hit up on tuesdays & Scarface is also one my favorite rappers of all time. He'll be performing tonight live at The Legend so...I'm there no question!!! If you don't know too much about Scarface...U don't know too much about Hip-Hop. He's always been known for having top notch lyricism & production on every CD he's ever dropped since the early days with Geto Boys & Def Jam. If you've never been to The Legend open mic, you're not too familiar with Scarface's work, or you just love Hip-Hop, then this event is a must see...trust me on this one pimp!!!

P.S. Say no to free downloads & buy "Emeritus" in stores today!!!

Caribbean 1st Fridays "Holiday Celebration" @ Zanzibar

- Friday Night Dec. 5 @ 10:00pm -

Caribbean 1st Fridays "Holiday Celebration" w/ DJ Hazzard - House Arrest (Miami) - Hosted by Super Slice @ Zanzibar 700 Water Street SW, WASHINGTON DC.

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2nd Annual Caribbean Retro Party @ Zanzibar

Here's yet another official bangin' Reggae joint approved by my big homie Spyda The Dj...STAMP DAT!!!

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Dancehall Thursday's @ Almaz

If U're a regular on my blog U may have already seen this flier before but it isn't a re-post it's just an upadate. Just letting all my Reggae heads like my cousin's MLG & Fetima know my nigg Spyda The DJ's Dancehall Thursday's has moved from Duke's City to Almaz...don't worry it's still on U Street. Oh & speaking of U Street...stay tuned my DC Hip-Hop heads!!!

http://www.myspace.com/spydathedj

Dis iz "Bar Nun" some "Pure" Bushit...

I was about to get on the Metro a couple weeks back when I saw Ft. Wash femcee Lady Lethal. We got to talking and she told me that she had heard club Pure (aka The Bar Nun) on U street's open mic night had been shut down (hopefully only temporarily!). They mentioned this club's open mic in Billboard as one of the top spots in the DC Hip Hop scene just this spring...& just a couple months later it no longer exists. This is a major blow slim!!! I love to perform especially with a live band so that shit used to make my monday nights. Oh well...I guess it's back to The Legend on tuesdays wit Dre & The Martini's by the studio on mondays with DJ Rico again. At 1st I wasn't gonna post this Youtube joint of me performing in the club but now it may end up becoming rare footage you never know...lol!!! The video's quality is horrible in my opinion it's a little "underground" to say the least but according to ya'll we're "underground rappers" so I guess I'm overdue for some unprofessional shit huh...enjoy!!!



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http://www.youtube.com/mr40watt

Halloween Masquerade Party...

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Friday Oct. 31st:

The Sexiest HALLOWEEN MASQUERADE Extravaganza

@ Silver Spring Lounge 8407 Ramsey Ave. Silver Spring MD

Music by: DJ Spyda alongside Special guest djs

18 to party - 21 to drink, Door open 10pm

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Feel Nice @ Duke's City

Here's another event my big homie Spyda The DJ put me on too. He's a "go get it boy" he don't need no help promoting...but I always show love to my nigga's events on my blog. Spyda stays on his grind harder then alot of you so called rappers do, but don't take my word for it ask DJ Alizay or Rane about him & see what they tell you. This event will be Friday night at Duke's city right down the street from Pure & Republic Gardens on U street. If it's anything in the DMV within the Reggae, Dancehall, or Soca club scene & my nigga Spyda is involved with it...it's gotta be official trust, so just remember you heard it here first.

http://www.myspace.com/spydathedj

DJ Hazzard's Annual Birthday Celebration

Friday Sept. 26Th: Eyes Wide Shut, DJ Hazzard Birthday Celebration

@ FUR: Mafia Room & Patio 33 Patterson Street, NE, Washington DC

Music by: DJ Hazzard & Private Ryan

For more info: Call 301.613.9096

P.S. Tell em' Spyda The DJ & De-U.c.e. Double sent U...lol!!!

http://www.myspace.com/spydathedj

GoGo Michelle Album Release Party 9/19/08

Have you seen GoGo? She's supported alot of our underground DC GoGo, Hip-Hop, & R&B artists for many years now so it's only right to show some love back ya digg!!! Come out to have a good time & support my folks GoGo Michelle at her album release party this month at Le Pearl Lounge. It's on September 19th at 9pm till 3am in Capitol Heights, MD right on Central Avenue down the street from Addison Road Metro Station. It's gonna be a catered event with a host of surprise performances & DMV special guests such as Topp Dogg Hill & De-U Records just to name a few.

http://www.myspace.com/gogomichelle

"Multiplication Hip-Hop" Live in Concert!!! 9/20/08

Dezmo and Addy are here to party in their first live concert to the hit the Edu-Basics learning series, but they better keep a watchful eye because the wild and wacky Mindstien is trying to pull the plug on the whole show. With accolades from The Washington Post, National Public Radio (NPR), CNBC, and Black Enterprise Magazine, Edu-Basics & De-U Records continues an ongoing legacy with this exciting live concert series Multiplication Hip-Hop In Concert. See Multiplication Hip-Hop’s Dezmo, Addy, Rapper Boi, DJ One Time, and Mindstien Live!!! The fun never stops with live characters, dancing, music, game show, photo-ops, prizes, & more. This live concert & stage play is a must see for kids of all ages!!!

Saturday September 20, 2008
ShowTime 2:00 PM
General Admission $11.50
Group Discounts Also Available

Tickets are available at the Edu-Basics kiosk in P.G. Plaza Mall & at De-U Records
To order your tickets by phone using any major credit card
Toll free 1-866-482-2137

Annabelle Ferguson Auditorium
Suitland High School
5200 Silver Hill Rd.
Forestville, MD 20747



http://www.edu-basics.com

http://www.myspace.com/multiplicationhiphop

Dancehall Thursdays @ Duke's City

Come out to U Street on Thursday nights & unwind to the unbelievable sounds of DJ Spyda, Majestic, & Nemesis on the 1's & 2's. This is garunteed to be the best Dancehall, Reggae, & Soca mix you will ever find in the the DMV!!! Looking for a good spot to have fun & lay low on Thursday nights...look no further. My big homie DJ Spyda & Duke's City got you covered pimpin'.

http://www.myspace.com/spydathedj