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
ATLANTA - Hip hop super-group Slaughterhouse rolls through Atlanta for their inaugural show, with visions of strip clubs and waffle houses' on their mind. www.myspace.com/weouttahere2009
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-Lady Tigra has a sound that is hard to classify. One half of the old school Miami bass hip hop duo, L'Trimm, she continues to create new definitions for music.
www.myspace.com/theladytigra
CHICAGO - Chip Tha Ripper's main focus is to create his own lane and type of music that can't be mimicked. He takes to the lakefront and L tracks to showcase his skills. www.myspace.com/chiptharipper
LOS ANGELES - MySpace Records' first urban artist Mateo sits down with VIMBY before his show at the Roxy and dishes on the state of R&B as well as his goals as an artist.
www.myspace.com/mateowww.mateoonline.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
LOS ANGELES - Danny Diablo blends together music from both the hip hop and hardcore worlds. He takes us behind the scenes for an upcoming video, and explains that "underground usually means underpaid." www.myspace.com/dannydiablo"
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