NEW YORK - In studio with CurT@!n$ and Reefer as they work on the upcoming album, A Beautiful Mind. They talk about what goes into making a cohesive album, including the writing process and beat selection. www.highsocietylife.com www.myspace.com/curtains
NEW YORK - Vimby catches up with the likes of Z Trip, J Period, and DJ Smiles Davis to find out what went into creating Activision's DJ Hero. www.puma.com www.djhero.com
NEW YORK - Skyzoo grabs a slice from Luigi's Pizzeria as he explains the deeper meaning behind the Beautiful Decay, as well as his early influences. www.myspace.com/skyzoo
LOS ANGELES / NEW YORK
Nicole flies to Los Angeles for her first L.A. market week, then flies back home to Staten Island to see her boyfriend, Matt, and her friends. www.selfesteemclothing.com
NEW YORK - Nicole invites her friends up to the new showroom and with a new office, new responsibilities, and a new position, life's pretty good for Nicole. www.selfesteemclothing.com
NEW YORK - MC's Donwil, Ilyas, and Von Pea stroll through the NYC streets and perform at Fat Beats for their album release of Brooklynati. www.myspace.com/tanyamorgan www.fatbeats.com
NEW YORK - Harlem native Donny Goines explains the inspiration he draws from his surroundings, as well as the benefits of social networking. www.myspace.com/dannygoines
NEW YORK - With only a few days until the gallery, Kris Graves likes to give Eric Hairabedian a hard time with everything, including girls. See if they get the gallery set up on time. www.krisgravesprojects.com www.erichairabedian.com
NEW YORK - Amanda isn't really a diva, she's just a chick that does a lot of shhh. Hang out on the rooftop with her as she talks about her music and her other passions. www.myspace.com/amandadiva
NEW YORK - Take a stroll with Jesse Boykins III as he gives a tour of his home, talks about recording in the studio, and how he's going to be sponsored by Goya. jb3.blogspot.com
NEW YORK - Legendary skate company 5boro celebrates its lucky 13th anniversary in NYC with athletes and designers talking about the history and the strength of this brand.
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NEW YORK - It's easy to get distracted when you're with Izza Kizza in NYC as he rehearses backstage and talks to a mannequin. www.myspace.com/izzakizza
NEW YORK - From L.A. to NY, we followed Jay Rock through the city streets as he talks about his tour with The Game and Nip Hustle. www.myspace.com/jayrock
NEW YORK - We went behind the scenes of Jim Jones' music video, talked about music and how it changed his life, and the future of his career. www.myspace.com/jimjones