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SoulCulture.co.uk Revisits Aaliyah with a Trubute EP

Eight years to the day, after the death of R&B singer Aaliyah in a tragic plane crash, the online urban music and lifestyle mag Soul Culture (www.soulculture.co.uk) releases a tribute EP to the singer.

"Available immediately as a free download package, Aaliyah Revisited contains eight songs featuring indie soul artist and occasional Brand New Heavies vocalist Sy Smith (currently providing backing vocals for American Idol), Grammy-nominated singer/songwriter Marsha Ambrosius, rising London soul talents Tawiah and Baby Sol, NYC-based beauty creator Jesse Boykins III, Danish R&B/Soul sensation Jonas, saccharine Basement Jaxx vocalist Vula, London-based producer Black Einstein, plus international future starlet Nikko Gray with California’s ‘cosmic conductor’ AFTA-1."

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Q-Tip vs. Bloomberg

Hip Hop artist Q-Tip is ranting against the mayor of New York City, Michael Bloomberg. In a continuing series of "tweets" on Twitter, Q-Tip (@QtipTheAbstract) has voiced his objections to Bloomberg and has urged people not to re-elect the mayor.

Here is a random selection of Tip's Tweets:

• "Don't vote for bloomberg if u are a humanitarian."
• "Don't vote for bloomberg if love your quality of life"
• "NYC Don't let BLoomberg turn the city into the office for rich folk and kick out the middle class/poor folks."
• "Anti-bloomberg operation in effect!"

Bloomberg is seeking an unprecedented third 4-year term as mayor of NYC after "requesting" the removal and/or extention of term limits for elected officials.

Uncanny how a billionaire gets his way. Isn't it?

Nokia Wants a Bite Out of Apple

Nokia is upset. As the largest maker of smartphones in the world, they are pretty uncomfortable that they haven't had a product on the market that can measure up to Apple's iPhone. So they now pledge to step up their game in developing a new operating system coupled with new devices.

I'm not sure how this will work out for Nokia, if they aren't already in the race amongst Apple, Blackberry and Google. Good luck playing catch-up.

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Its Mr mediajunkie. I'm Back and I'm Blogging.

Its been awhile since I've been on here. Been going through some things but they say writing is therapeutic. So I'm back. Have lots to share on music, tech and sports so keep up with me and always feel free to share your thoughts.

GUOI: K'Naan Album For Only 2 Bones

This brother brings a really different vibe to the hip hop. Born in Mogadishu, Somalia, K'Naan's subject material is comprised of socially conscious verse with infectious rhythms. His delivery is unlike most of what you hear over the airwaves these days.

Anyhow, Amazon is offering his entire, newly released album, "Troubadour" for only $2.  These tracks are DRM-free too. Not sure how long this offer from Amazon.com will last so...what are you waiting for? Get up on it!

Funny and Remarkable Vid

You Want One....I Know You Do.

How would you like this diamond framed iPod 3G? Be one of the first 10 people to order and it can be yours for only $10,000. Only 50 will be made worldwide so hurry.

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Free Concerts in City Hall Park, NYC - J&R Musicfest 2008, Aug 21-23

Its that time of year again. J&R Musicfest (once called Summerfest, I think) has come around again. This concert series usually features artists with recent or forthcoming albums. This year the line-up seems stocked with big-name, and almost big-name, artists. Take special notice of Thursday, August 21 concert where Terrence Howard (Oscar nominee) will be performing.

Artists will meet with fans and autograph items after the show at J&R (with the exception of Joe).

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Info:
Held at City Hall Park (across from J&R Music & Computer, 23 Park Row)
Show starts at 5:00 p.m daily

Schedule:

Thursday, August 21
Solange
Michelle Williams
Terrence Howard

Friday, August 22
Aaron Parks
Esperanza Spalding
Caribbean Jazz Project feat. Dave Samuels
Roy Hargrove

Saturday, August 23
Joe
Nicole Henry
Jo De La Rosa
Naturally 7
Ashanti

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Media Junkie for Pres! Can I Count on Your Vote?

Dwele / Chauncey Black at South Street Seaport TONIGHT

98.7 Kiss FM Summer Soul Nights Concert Series presents neo-soul star Dwele and former member of Blackstreet, Chauncey Black Noel Gourdin at the South Street Seaport tonight at 7 p.m.

From the almost record number of page hits today it should be packed, so get there early.

Who's going?

UPDATE: So Chauncey Black did not perform. Noel Gourdin ("The River") opened and did a good job. Sorry for the incorrect information. Hey...I work with what I have. Hope you guys enjoyed anyway. Pic-Links coming soon.

Related Post: 98.7 KISS FM Free Concert Series @ South Street Seaport