EVIL NEWS: Looking For the Perfect Beat

Mark Paris for The New York Times

No this ain't a clip from Beat Street. This picture was taken this month. This month in 2006. This is the poster for wanting to stand out in a world full of all-over-print tees and full zip-up hoodies. These Retro Kids take it back to the last level finding deals at thrift stores and dropping mad money for sneakers, chains, and cross-colors. For them this is everyday.
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INFO: NY Times

EVIL MUSIC: 100% Homegrown 11.27.06

BBC's 1xtra releases a podcast every Monday that showcases talent straight from the UK.

This week Ace and Invisible hold it down with straight hip-hop, grime, and a little dancehall for your MP3 player. Get it now on iTunes.

Catch Ace & Vis weekdays from 4pm (11et/8pt am in America), only on 1Xtra.
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Links: Ace & Vis | 100% Homegrown

EVIL MUSIC: New Bounty Killer

MICHAEL JACKSON BROUGHT YOU THRILLA...!

Bounty Killer has inked a deal with VP records following in the footsteps of his protégé Elephant Man and is due to release two albums. First is a full length Alliance album early 2007 including Alliance veterans Bounty Killer, Elephant Man, Wayne Marshall, Vybz Kartel, and freshmen Movado, Busy Signal, Aidonia, and Bling Dawg. In the summer, Bounky Killer is set to release a solo album, breaking his three year absence.
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Links: Big Up Radio | BBC TXU: VP Records | 1Xtra Vault: Dancehall interviews

NOTE: I plan to add the rest of the links later. Stay tuned.

EVIL GAMES: Red vs. Blue episode 84

The newest episode of your favorite Halo sitcom is up for public download.
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Link: Rooster Teeth

EVIL NEWS: Aaron McGruder Comes Out of Hiding

Yes, this is like two weeks old, but Aaron McGruder recently did a lecture at the University of Memphis. There he devulged top secret information involving Season two of the Boondocks television series, a Boondocks movie, and the future (or lack there of) of the strip.
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INFO: Okayplayer

EVIL CULTURE: Weeklydrop Episode 24

WeeklyDrop is an ongoing audio show dedicated to the discussion of sneakers, art, clothing, music, as it pertains to ever changing trends worldwide. Each episode, hosts Jeff Carvalho,Rob Heppler, and Frank the Butcher with their guests, provide listeners, with deep opinion, insight, and exclusive information covering a vast topic base. Listen in and enjoy.

This week Dennis from Crooks and Castles drops by to drop some dimes on the fellas at WD.
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Links: Weeklydrop | Crooks and Castles