If you’re in New York at the end of August, come out and catch Fanesha live at The National Underground.  Guaranteed good time.

If you’re in New York next week, stop through Brooklyn Bowl on Monday night and catch a special performance by the one and only Fanesha Fabre. 

Other performances include: Curren$y, Snakes Say Hiss, Rugz D. Bewler, Smoke DZA, Sean O’Connell, Tabi Bonney, Stally, Ski Beatz, Hedgehog, Big K.R.I.T., McKenzie Eddy, and other surprise guests.

With C-Rayz currently locked up in Indiana, now is as good a time as ever to let this anti-imperialist anthem go. Brought to you by 2dopeboyz, this is the first official leak off AWKWORD’s forthcoming album World View, a 100% nonprofit effort featuring a cast of guest emcees from coast to coast, and production from 15+ nations and every continent on earth.

Although this song is free, the artists ask that you show your support for C-Rayz by donating to his paypal at suncycle7@gmail.com or reaching out to his family & management through his twitter: @C_Rayz_Walz.

2dopeboyz x AWKWORD x C-Rayz Walz x REKS x Jonny Lupo = “Imperialismo”

The good folks at elevatorhiphop.com sat down with Harry Fraud to discuss production techniques, how he got started making beats, what’s in store for the future and much much more. 

“My main piece of advice for people would be to work hard and follow your instincts.  I feel like too many get caught up trying to emulate a certain sound or producer that is hot at the time.  They may make good beats, but a lot of new producers lack originality.  I wanna make beats where people hear them and are instantly moved in some way.”

Peep the full interview here.

Here’s the new video for BLESTeNATION’s second single “In A Hurry”.

Make sure to go to mtvU.com and vote for this week’s best freshman video!  You can vote as many times as you want, so get it in and make Bleste number 1!

Werdplay links up with King Gordy, Jimmy Donn and Bizzare from D12.

New video from Lil Cease and Apaulo Treed.  Directed by FAFU.  Produced by Harry Fraud. 

Download the song here.

The official trailer for “The Musick” – starring Werdplay of BLESTeNATION.

Pre-Order “The Musick” starting April 23rd 2010 and get a Special Pre-Order package.  Includes The DVD, 3 CD’s, Stickers, and a VIP Pass for the Musick Tour Summer/Fall 2010.

Captain Nemo over at Faygoluvers.net chops it up with Bleste about the new album, their history together and what’s in store for the future.

Full article here.

BLESTeNATION sits down the good folks at Complex to discuss their new album, Jimmy Iovine, live shows and much much more.