Once Again... Masta A-C-E delivers
The new track "So What" by Prince Paul and featuring Masta Ace, Kokane and Pretty Ugly rocks. Go buy it!

Yellow Tape Video Magazine
I'll definately be on the lookout for this new hip hop magazine on DVD. Check out their official website or pre-order from Amazon.com for $12.71 plus shipping. It will be released January 28, 2003.

Paullelujah!
Finally a download. And from MC Paul Barman. Check out Cock Mobster (mp3), and read the article from Salon.com.

The Russian Percussion
Well, well, well. Turns out at last nights performance that DJ Vadim has actually assembled a live band - playing together as "The Russian Percussion". I must have slept on that one. Apart from Vadim himself, the three dudes from Pelding, singer/lyricist Yarah Bravo and - most importantly I think - Mr. Thing of Scrach Pervert-fame. The show was good - very groovy. In my humble opionion, it would have raised the quality of the performance with some additional skills on the mike, whereas the skill level was high on the turntables.

"The Russian Percussion is a very unique group. Originally brought together in the autumn of 1999 by DJ Vadim to promote his 2nd LP."
Vresk

It's In the Game
Electronic Arts (EA). This article from Fast Company provides a look "Behind the Scenes". The producer of FIFA Soccer, for instance, only lets his kids play 3 hours a week (unless they're testing a new EA game).

Russian Percussion Tour
Our friend DJ Vadim is touring the world with local favorites Pelding. In a few days they'll perform @ Vega. Can't wait!

"So DJ Vadims Russian Percussion Tour 02/03 is well underway and as we know the mighty Pelding form an integral part of the show providing the live band backing for the vocals of the fantastic YARAH BRAVO and the trickery of MR THING"
JazzFudge Recordings