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NBA legend Magic Johnson is planning to tackle the issue of homophobia and HIV/AIDS within the Hip-Hop community. Magic recently marked the 20th anniversary of his announcement that he was HIV positive, along with his retirement from the NBA, which occurred in 1991. Magic is planning on creating a coalition that will engage rappers to speak out against homophobia and discrimination against gays. But the main focus of the coalition will be to raise the level of awareness and to break down the stereotypes about HIV/AIDS. “What we’re trying to do is reach out to the Hip-Hop community because they have power — power with their voice, power with that mic in their hand and power with the lyrics that they sing,” Magic Johnson told The Huffington Post. Magic said that he was

DJ JS-1 & ClassicMaterialNY.com present the I RUN NY Mix. This New York song themed mix is something that JS-1 has been meaning to do for some time. "I made this mix using all NY themed songs. I know there is many songs that represent New York or the overall vibe of NY, but I limited the mix to songs that are specifically about New York. I also left out a few because of time constraints and personal preference. Maybe I'll do a part 2 one day. I hope you enjoy the mix and hope this brings a lil bit of the NY vibe to your ears…" - DJ JS-1 Download the mix here: http://djjs1.blogspot.com/ and the official track list for I RUN NY is as follows below: 1-coming home intro 2- stat n melo - Judge Hyp 3-new york - Cat Power 4-where it started at NY - Hi-Tek feat Jadakiss, Papoose, T

A collection of music featuring some of the strongest Duck Down songs of the year has just been released. Some highlights from the 15 song compilation include tracks from Pharoahe Monch, Pete Rock & Smif N Wessun, Talib Kweli, Random Axe and much more. The album is available now at Digital Retailers: iTunes Purchase Link: http://bit.ly/vGAzs8 Amazon Purchase Link: http://amzn.to/vmo7rb Track Listing: 1) Shout The Winners Out (Skyzoo, Smif N Wessun, Pharoahe Monch) (Duck Down All-Stars track from NBA 2K12 soundtrack) 2) Random Axe "The Hex" (Music Video Link: http://bit.ly/sF85bE) 3) Pharoahe Monch "Clap (one day)" feat. Showtyme & DJ Boogie Blind (Music Video Link: http://bit.ly/t1BrYR) 4) Talib Kweli "Cold Rain" (through Javotti Media / 3D) (Music Video Link: h

HHG: With such a distinct style as an emcee with Digable Planets and on your solo work, I'm curious to know who influenced you early on in your career? Doodlebug: I was influenced by a lot of the pioneers of hip hop. In fact, my first experience in hip hop was as a deejay so I was caught up in everything - GrandMaster Flash, GrandMixer D.S.T, Marley Marl, Red Alert and of course DJ Jazzy Jeff, DJ Cash Money and DJ Kosmik Kev….I later became interested in the emcee when I first heard Rakim, Jungle Brothers, Treacherous Three, Run-DMC and KRS-One. HHG: Reachin' was released in 1993 and Blowout Comb in 94. What was the recording process like when creating those albums? It must have been a whirlwind for you as an artist to have everything take off so quickly when Rebirth Of S