LOS ANGELES - The lines have officially been blurred between real life and CGI, as evidenced at the behind the scenes NBA Live 10 event hosted by DJ Skee. www.skee.tv www.nbalivemixtape.com
AUSTIN - You gotta admit that Austin is where it's at. The unique all girls car club, the Voodoo Dolls celebrates the finest American muscle cars. These girls know hot rods. www.myspace.com/voodoodollscc www.myspace.com/theparlor
The Parlour
100 East North Loop Blvd. #B
Austin, TX 78751
(512) 454-8965
ATLANTA - We caught up with Willy Northpole at the 13 Rose Tattoo shop in ATL as he talks about his struggle before signing to Ludacris' Disturbing tha Peace label. www.myspace.com/willynorthpole www.13rosetattoo.com
WASHINGTON DC - Soulstice is a double threat. Not only is does he rap, he released his first album, North by Northwest, while he was finishing his masters degree in electrical engineering. www.myspace.com/soulstice
DALLAS - The PUMA store at North Park Center Mall hosts a competitive jump rope performance in celebration of the documentary, JUMP!
www.jumpmovie.com www.puma.com
CHICAGO - Chicago's own IllumiNatiCongo, featuring Jah N%@^A Da Baptist, Nic the Graduate, and General Jah Son fuse reggae and rap on the northside of the Chi. It's that real Rasta art. www.myspace.com/illuminaticongo
DALLAS - It's almost impossible not to bob your head along to Jonathan Tyler and the Northern Lights as they combine the best of blues, rock, and soul. www.myspace.com/jonathantylermusic