Peter Rosenberg: A DJ Who Actually Plays Records

Cool piece on Hot 97 On Air Personality & DJ, Peter Rosenberg.  As he prepares for a gig, he talks about his interest in 45's.

The Making Of Invisibl Skratch Piklz's New Album: The 13th Floor By Redbull Music

We followed Qbert, D-Styles and Shortkut into the studio to film the making of their long-awaited album and talk about the history of scratching, DJ battles and how the turntablism landscape has changed in the 30 years they've been at the decks. 

Mic Check-Onyx Freestyle

Fredro Starr and Sticky Fingaz of Onyx drop some flows:

Shot Of The Day

Holly Holm shocks the world as she dethroned the almighty Rhonda Rosey yesterday at UFC 193 with an epic kick to the neck that sent Rousey to the mat down out cold.

The Drum Broker Presents: Behind The Beats With Marco Polo

Marco Polo takes a walk an takes us through his neighborhood and speaks on his influences.  He then takes us to the studio and breaks down his project where he produces a theme song for the Brooklyn Nets.

DJ Q-Bert -Crazy Raw feat. DJ IQ, Ritchie Ruftone, DJ VaZee (IDA 2015 Promo Official Video)

Promotional video for IDA WORLD DJ CHAMPIONSHIPS 2015.
Produced by DJ QBert with IDA World Champions: Dj IQ (USA), Ritchie Ruftone (UK), VaZee (POL).

Video promotes the second most important dj competition in the world - IDA WORLD FINALS.
The event is scheduled for 5th of December Krakow, Poland.

DJ QBERT "Crazy Raw" feat. Dj IQ, Ritchie Ruftone, Dj VaZee (IDA 2015 Promo Official Video)

Music Production: DJ QBert
Editor & Co-Videographer: Antriks (Battle Ave)
Co-Videograpgher: Michal Schwierc (SCH Media)
Executive Producer: Tomasz Kubik (Zooteka Agency) 

Renegades Of Rhythm Live: DJ Shadow & Cut Chemist

Utilizing vinyl borrowed exclusively from Afrika Bambaataa's historic and genre-defining record collection, DJ Shadow and Cut Chemist's acclaimed Renegades Of Rhythm set touches down in Oakland, California in this professionally-documented film experience. You're there in the audience as the two DJ's unravel the evolution of Hip-Hop music and culture, using the same artifacts that helped create it. "Not just any records- the MASTER OF RECORDS' records." 

DJ Shadow & Cut Chemist: Renegades Of Rhythm Tour

DJ Shadow and Cut Chemist talk about the Renegades of Rhythm Tour, where they exclusively used Afrika Bambaataa's record collection during their sets.  They also discusss the Pioneer PLX 1000's turntables, which they used during the Tour in 2014.

Video: Hopsin-No Words

Yup, pretty much sums up today's commercial rap music and rappers.

Meet The Makers: Reinventing The Turntable With Thud Rumble

Thud Rumble is in the midst of what could possibly reinvent the turntable:

Introduction Of The Pioneer DJ DJM-S9 Mixer

This mixer might be the game changer, behold the Pioneer DJM-S9 Mixer.

1,000 Fights On HBO-Epic Intro

Last night, June 27th 2015, HBO Boxing celebrated their 1,000 fight by beginning their telecast with an epic montage highlighting some of HBO's most memorable bouts: 

Magnum Opus-Gang Starr's "Mass Appeal"

Gang Starr's "Mass Appeal" is the focus on this edition of Magnum Opus.  One of my favorite joints ever, "Suckas Be Playin' Themselves To Have Mass Appeal":

Shot of the Day

Yikes! UK boxer, Kevin Mitchell, suffered a badly wounded welt above his left eye, as he suffered a bruising loss to WBC Lightweight Champion, Jorge Linares this past Saturday at the O2 Arena in London.

Fight Review: Canelo v Kirkland

Photo by Ed Mulholland
Review by Dan Rafael
Rafael's remarks: One week after the ultra-disappointing Floyd Mayweather-Manny Pacquiao showdown failed to deliver -- especially given the record $100 cost of the pay-per-view (not to mention the outrageously priced tickets) -- Alvarez and Kirkland thrilled boxing fans with their sensational shootout on regular HBO with many tickets costing $10 and $25. The fight was a bargain for the extreme entertainment it produced thanks to two willing warriors. It was like the Marvin Hagler-Thomas Hearns middleweight championship fight in 1985 as Alvarez, the 24-year-old Mexican superstar, and free-swinging brawler Kirkland, a 31-year-old southpaw from Austin, Texas, charged at each other from the opening bell and went to war as the 31,588 in attendance for the first fight card in Minute Maid Park history cheered wildly for Alvarez, the overwhelming favorite.

Punch Stats

PUNCHES	ALVAREZ	KIRKLAND
Landed	87	42
Thrown	150	197
Pct.	58%	21%
-- Courtesy of CompuBox

Alvarez, a former unified junior middleweight titlist, whose lone defeat came by decision to Mayweather in 2013, the richest fight in boxing history until Mayweather-Pacquiao shattered the record, survived some rocky moments in the early going. Kirkland pinned him in the corner and let his hands fly in the first minute of the fight. But Alvarez, whose defense is underrated, picked off a lot of the shots with his gloves and arms, rolled with the shots and nailed Kirkland with a straight right hand to drop him for the first of three times. Kirkland showed enormous heart to make it out of the first round.

The action in the second round picked up where the first left off with the fighters looking for knockouts. But Alvarez, smarter, quicker and more poised, staggered Kirkland with a right hand early in the round, and the battle raged on. They stood toe to toe and traded heavy shots. Alvarez rocked Kirkland, whose punch resistance was not nearly as good as Alvarez's. With the crowd going wild, Alvarez, who had showed off a diverse arsenal of body punching, right hands and left hooks, dropped Kirkland for the second time with a right uppercut in the third round. Moments later, the fight was over as Alvarez creamed Kirkland with a right hand he never saw coming. The shot nearly spun Kirkland around and sent him sprawling to the canvas on his back as referee Jon Schorle waved off the fight at 2 minutes, 19 seconds. This was not only a knockout of the year contender but also a fight of the year contender. Just a great night for boxing fans who crave action.

According to CompuBox punch statistics, Alvarez landed 87 of 150 punches, an absurdly high 58 percent against defensively deficient Kirkland, and Kirkland connected on 42 of 197 blows (21 percent). Alvarez landed 60 percent of his power shots (79 of 132).

Kirkland, coming off a 17-month layoff, was working with new trainers Rick Morones and Bay Bay McClinton for the first time and likely the last time. Kirkland is undefeated with Ann Wolfe in his corner and now 0-2 without her. After the fight, Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson, the rap star and Kirkland's promoter, said he was going to make sure Kirkland and Wolfe were reunited for his next fight.

Alvarez is next expected to move on to a shot at middleweight world champion Miguel Cotto this fall on HBO PPV in perhaps boxing's biggest fight outside of a Mayweather-Pacquiao rematch. Their camps have a deal in place, but Cotto (39-4, 32 KOs) has a dangerous first defense ahead of him against Australia's Daniel Geale (31-3, 16 KOs), a former titleholder, on June 6 at the Barclays Center in New York City. If Cotto-Alvarez comes off, it figures to be a memorable and exciting fight between two of the best fighters in boxing, both of whom deliver excitement on a regular basis.

Fight Preview: Canelo v Kirkland

This Saturday May 9th 2015 at Minute Maid Park in Houston Texas, Saul ' Canelo' Alvarez squares off against James 'Mandingo' Kirkland in a Middleweight showdown.  This fight is set to possibly set off fireworks due to the engaging styles of both Canelo and Kirkland.  Kirkalnd has been in hiatus as of late not being as active as one should be to be relevant in the game.  As for Canelo, he is now a top notch attraction that can draw big crowds in his fights.  Both men are at stake, especially Canelo, who is, and should be the favorite coming in to this match.  Kirklalnd though, possesses a high risk of possibly pulling the upset and beating the well-liked Canelo.  Each fighters will would have to be displayed in order to be victorious in this highly anticipated fight.  Kirland's unpredictability as to what "Mandingo Warrior" will show up, one who shows an unrelentless pace that puts fighters away, or one that will show ring rust due to their un-activity.  Canelo must step up to the plate and continue to engage in a fan-friendly affair, one that can possibly provide fireworks during the match.  This fight is a can't miss showdown.  Canelo vs Kirland will be televised on HBO's Boxing After Dark at 6pm PST live from Minute Maid Park in Houston Texas.

Noez Prediction:
Canelo Wins via 10th Round TKO

*For any James Kirkland doubters out there, check this fight out:

Hey Harold!: Canelo vs Kirkland

Harold Lederman, HBO's official scorer, weighs in on the upcoming Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez vs James 'Mandingo' Kirkland fight this Saturday May 9th 2015 at Minute Maid Field in Houston Texas on HBO:

Fight Of The Century Fight Reveiw: Floyd "Money" Mayweather VS Manny "Pacman" Macquiao

By Miguel Maravilla at ringside
Photos: Esther Lin / Showtime

Unbeaten WBC/WBA welterweight champion Floyd “Money” Mayweather (48-0, 26 KOs) scored a twelve round unanimous decision over WBO welterweight champion Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao (57-6-2, 38 KOs) in the richest fight in boxing history on Saturday night at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. Floyd won round one EASY and was in command for the first three rounds. Pacquiao rocked Mayweather in round four and unleashed a barrage with Floyd pinned on the ropes. Floyd outboxed Pacquiao in round five. Pac had a good spurt in round six. Mayweather outworked Pacquiao in rounds seven to nine. Pacquiao came on in round ten. Mayweather closed the show to win clearly. Scores were 118-110, 116-112, 116-112.

Skratch Bastid: NXWXRK Routine On RANE TTM57MKII

Bastid on the cut using the all new Rane TTM57MKII:

Revolutions On The Air: The Golden Era Of New York Radio *Circa 1980-1988

New York City Radio during the 1980s featured the most dynamic and influential soundtrack the city has ever heard.

Revolutions On Air is the story of mix show legends and studio wizards like Shep Pettibone, Tony Humphries, The Latin Rascals, Marley Marl, and Kool DJ Red Alert - innovators whose “anything goes” attitude pushed the emerging hip-hop, electro, freestyle, and house music scenes and kept radio listeners citywide hooked to their tape decks in order to record these now-classic mixes.

Fight Review: Chaves Jr v Fonfara

By Miguel Maravilla and Felipe Leon at ringside
Photos: Big Joe Miranda

At a nearly filled to the rafters StubHub Center in Carson, CA, former light heavyweight title challenger Andrzej Fonfara (27-3, 16 KOs) shocked the house by first dropping and then forcing an end-nine stoppage of former WBC middleweight champion Julio Cesar Chavez Jr (48-2-1, 32 KOs) on Saturday night at the StubHub Center in Carson, California. With the win, Fonfara captures the WBC International light heavyweight title. A reported of crowd of 8636, mostly pro-Chavez Jr fans, were at hand to watch the upset which was also broadcast live on Showtime. The fight marked the first bout Chavez Jr fought under the banner of new advisor Al Haymon.

CZARFACE-'Every Hero Needs A Villian' Album Bundle

Coming up on this:


CZARFACE
(Inspectah Deck + 7L & Esoteric)
'Every Hero Needs A Villain'
In stores 6/16/15

Pre-order from iTunes here:
http://radi.al/CZARFACE
*includes two bonus tracks not on CD or LP

Pre-order the Deluxe Bundle from GetOnDown.com here:

http://getondown.com/product.php?id=1...
*Bundle Includes-
-70+ page Hardcover Casebook CD, with cover art by L'Amour Supreme (Mishka NYC), full lyrics, and debut Czarface comic 'Death & Abduction'
-2xLP on limited Red & Cyan colored vinyl (this colorway is only available at Get On Down, as part of this bundle), with full size 'Death & Abduction' comic book
-Limited edition Cassette featuring the full Vocal album plus the Instrumentals
-Czarface Sticker Sheet, with 12 stickers of art from L'Amour Supreme and Alfredo Rico-Dimas (only available at Get On Down, as part of this bundle)
-Limited t-shirt (only available at Get On Down, as part of this bundle)

Fight Preview: Garcia v Peterson

In a Super Lightweight showdown, Danny "Swift" Garcia will face Lamont "Havoc" Peterson.  Although Garcia's Title won't be on the line, due to a 143 lb. catchweight, this match is still intriguing.  With Garcia hinting that this will be his last fight as a Super Lightweight before moving up to Welterweight, he will have a tough task in Peterson.  Both are coming off "weak" competition in their last fights coming into their own showdown, so both have much to prove.  Garcia is out to prove that he cleaned out the Super Lightweight division and is ready to become an elite fighter in the already stacked up Welterweight division.  Peterson is out to show that he too can become an elite fighter in the next level.  Expect good bout with someone possibly getting hurt in this one.  Garcia vs Peterson will be broadcasted tonight, April 11th, 2015, live from Barclays Center in Brooklyn New York on NBC at 5:30 PST.

In the undercard of Garcia v Peterson, Andy Lee will square off against Peter Quillin.  This bought was going to be for Lee's WBO Middleweight Championship, but since Quillin failed to make weight, the title won't be on the line.  This fight should also produce some hard hitting action.

On Pay-Per-View, Orlando "Siri" Salido put his WBO Super Featherweight Title on the line in Puerto Rico against Puerto Rican native Rocky Martinez.  Salido is no stranger to fighting in enemy territory as he has experience in coming to Puerto Rico and ripping out the hearts of Boricuas with upset wins against their native son Juan Manuel Lopez.  Look for another Mexican-Puerto Rican "War" when these two get in the ring tonight.

Noez Predictions:

Danny Garcia Wins by 8th Round TKO

Andy Lee Wins by 5th Round TKO

Orlando Salido Wins by 11th Round TKO

Mayweather vs Pacquiao Commercial Spot

With less than a month until the big fight, the commercial spot for Mayweather vs Pacquiao has been released:

Roasted In Santa Monica: Fu#*, That's Delicious

In this episode of Fuck, That's Delicious we head to the land of juice bars and drive-by's: California. While in the Golden State, we check in with The Alchemist during a recording session, catch a culinary performance at the Odd Future Carnival, and get some Hollywood power lunch tips from Simon Rex at Ink. As if all that isn't enough, Action meets up with B-Real for tacos on the East Side, and then balances it all out with a spectacular cauliflower recipe. That's some California love. 

Live From The Streets-Album Trailer

Coming out April 7th 2015:

Video: Run The Jewels Feat. Zack De La Rocha-"Close Your Eyes (And Count To F**k)"

"When Run The Jewels sent me this track, I knew we had the opportunity to create a film that means something. I felt a sense of responsibility to do just that. We had to exploit the lyrics and aggression and emotion of the track, and translate that into a film that would ignite a valuable and productive conversation about racially motivated violence in this country. It's provocative, and we all knew this, so we were tasked with making something that expressed the intensity of senseless violence without eclipsing our humanity. For me, it was important to write a story that didn’t paint a simplistic portrait of the characters of the Cop and Kid. They're not stereotypes. They're people - complex, real people and, as such, the power had to shift between them at certain points throughout the story. The film begins and it feels like they have been fighting for days, they’re exhausted, not a single punch is thrown, their violence is communicated through clumsy, raw emotion. They've already fought their way past their judgments and learned hatred toward one another. Our goal was to highlight the futility of the violence, not celebrate it.”

For El-P of Run the Jewels “this is a vision of a seemingly never-ending struggle whose participants are pitted against each other by forces originating outside of themselves.”

Adds partner Killer Mike "this video represents the futile and exhausting existence of a purgatory-like law enforcement system. There is no neat solution at the end because there is no neat solution in the real world. However, there is an opportunity to dialogue and change the way communities are policed in this country. Salutes to AG Rojas for his unique take on the subject matter and to Shea and Keith for giving us their all and bringing it to life."

PRyme: Tour Life Ep. 1

A look into PHryme, DJ Premier & Royce The 5' 9," on tour:

Hip Hop For Arsenio Hall Circa 1994

Awesome cast of Hip Hop Emcees paying tribute to Arsenio Hall back in 1994:

La Puente Artwalk 3-21-2015

The La Puente Artwalk took place this past Saturday 21st, 2015.  The performance aspect of the Artwalk took place at Vinyl Saurs, where they hosted an Art Exhibit, Vendors Place & Live Music.  Music performances from Ballet Folklorico De Carolina, Tikal Sun, Kayodees, Buddha Jones and the Man, Jason Ryan and Killah Noez with sound provided by DJ Dream.  See the videos of the performances below:

Broadcast live streaming video on Ustream
Broadcast live streaming video on Ustream

DJ Izoh Meets Kumai Goro Captured On 50 Go Pros

50 Go Pros are used as the capture a routine laced by DJ Izoh & Kumai Goro:

Mini Doc: Action Bronson "Mr. Wonderful"

In the midst of his upcoming album release, Action Bronson drops a mini doc to prepare for 'Mr Wonderful."

Fight Preview: Keith Thurman v Robert Guerrero / Adrien Broner v John Molina

On Saturday March 7th 2015, Boxing return to network television on NBC.  With the main event pinning Keith "One Time" Thurman vs Robert "The Ghost" Guerrero in a WBAWelterweight Title showdown.  Both fighters are hoping to catapult themselves into a big prize fight with a victory.

The co-main event will see Adrien "The Problem" Broner squaring off against John "The Gladiator" Molina.  This fight also holds big things to come for the winner

Also in action will be former WBC Bantamweight Champion, Abner Mares in Featherweight action versus Arturo Santos Reyes.

Premier Boxing Champions will air Saturday March 7th on NBC at 5:30pm PST.

Noez Predictions:
Robert Guerrero Wins by Split Decision.
Adrien Broner Wins by Unanimous Decision
Abner Mares Wins by TKO

Announced! Floyd Mayweather Jr vs Manny Pacquiao On May 2nd 2015

The Big Fight between Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao was officially announced yesterday, Friday 2-20-2015.  The fight will take place May 2nd, 2015 at the MGM Grand Arena in Las Vegas.  The fight will be at 147 pounds, Welterweight, and all titles will be on the line.

Look-a-like of the Day

This past weekend I was watching Sergio Mora in action on ESPN's "Friday Night Fights" and couldn't help notice a resemblance.  Boxer Sergio "The Latin Snake" Mora looks like none other than Party DJ and Las Vegas Club staple, DJ Vice, check it out:

Mini Doc: DJ dAHI Doc

Mini documentary on DJ dAHI Doc, who has produced tracks for Drake, Lupe Fiasco, and Kendrick Lamar's "Money Trees."  He breaks down how a friend gave him a 'Beach House' album and how he flipped it:

DJ Premier Live Band Sneak Peak

A sneak peak look into DJ Premier practicing with his new live band:

Far East Movement in Koreatown

Kev Nish, DJ Virman, and Prohgress of FEM took us to Toe-Bang, a K-Town local’s favorite, and discussed aspects of their unique position in pop music over large bottles of Hite and steaming bowls of noodles. From racial identity to major label tribulations to their Spam’n’Eggs Festival, Far East give us the rundown on the real tip.

Invisbl Skratch Piklz @ Pioneer DJ Booth NAMM 2015

Last week, the Invisibl Skratch Piklz, DJ Q-Bert, Shortkut & D-Styles, showcased the PLX-1000's and Pioneer Mixers at the NAMM 2015 Pioneer DJ Booth:

Fight Review: Alvarado v Rios 3

          It is always something special when two warriors have a grudge match to settle the score.  Which is the case in this highly anticipated 3rd fight between Mike 'Mile High' Alvarado (34-3) and Brandon 'Bam Bam' Rios (32-2-1).  Both fighters have added there battles with some of the all-time rivalries in boxing history.  Although both boxers are coming off recent defeats and setbacks, all that can be thrown out the window knowing both will turn in a great and entertaining fight.  Leading up to the first fight, boxing fans relished at the anticipation, thus the case in now this 3rd fight.
          Everyone knows Alvarado must and can outbox Bam Bam, but will he get the urge to trade and give his home town a treat?  Will the warrior in him overtake his game plan, one can only hope.  With Rios winning the 1st fight as both fighters went toe-to-toe, and Alvarado getting the best of Rios in the 2nd fight, by outboxing him, what will this 3rd fight have instore?  Questions will be answered as Mike and Brandon will try to set their careers back on track with a victory this Saturday night.
          Rios will have to engage in a 'closed quarters' fight and exhibit good head movement and deliver body shots and work his way up to the head with hard upper cuts and overhand rights.  As for Alvarado, he must try to duplicate his boxing performance in the 2nd fight, establish his jab, keep lateral movement to get Bam Bam off balance, and deliver hard rights when the chance is there for him.  Despite the game plans, fight fans will be treated, no doubt, to an engaging action packed fight.  Get your popcorn ready for this one. 
           Alavarado vs Rios 3 will be broadcasted on HBO's Boxing After Dark this Saturday January 24th, 2015 at 9:45pm EST/ PST.

Noez Prediction: Rios Wins by 10th Round TKO