I want to apologize for the lack of updates the past week or so. I’ve been experiencing issues when I try to update the site. After talking to my wonderful super web guy, Zillz, it appears my issue is due to good reason…the growth of the site! I may be in need of more space since all of you wonderful peeping are hitting it up so much and downloading DMV music. Bare with me as I get this situation handled. Thanks. 
MTVU Freshmen voting link Starting Monday, June 7th!: http://freshmen.mtvu.com/
If you like the video, please vote for David E Beats and get “Maybe Tomorrow” added to the channel!!! He’s competing against big level “Goliath” bands, so we really need your votes to win!
Press Release:
This week music critic and journalist Al Shipley is announcing his
first book, Tough Breaks: The Story of Baltimore Club Music, and the
launch of its companion website, ToughBreaksBaltimore.com. Over the
last two decades, Baltimore club music has evolved from a nebulous,
eccentric fusion of house music and hip hop, locally popular but
virutally unheard of outside Maryland, to one of the mid-Atlantic
city’s greatest cultural exports.
Over the past 5 years, the press coverage of Baltimore club music has
increased exponentially, and Shipley has played an integral role in
that progress, as a contributing writer for the Baltimore City Paper
and the proprieter of the Baltimore music blog Government Names. And
with the regular column The Club Beat, he’s interviewed dozens of
Baltimore club producers and DJs, and broken major stories in the
genre’s recent history, such as the tragic 2008 death of Khia “Club
Queen K-Swift” Edgerton and the major label signing of club veteran DJ
Class.
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From The Washington Post:
The former owner of several D.C. nightclubs was sentenced Tuesday in the District’s federal court to 38 months in prison for failing to pay nearly $1 million in taxes, federal prosecutors said.
When authorities raided his house, they found $1.9 million and a “double set of books and records,” prosecutors said in a news release.
I would loooooooooooooove to see what damn near 2 million dollars in cash looks like stashed in a house. lol
I am starting a new mixtape series leading up to the release of my album project called “I Am D.M.V.” which will feature the best of the best artists, producers & song writers from here in the D.M.V. Each mixtape will spotlight a section of the D.M.V. and the 1st installment will be “I Am D.M.V. – Uptown Get Me”. Most people know I am familiar with the “who’s who” of the area’s music scene but I’m also looking for fresh talent as well. So if you rep Uptown D.C. then email me (mp3 format) your best song or current single along with a pic & your contact info to dmvbangaz@gmail.com. I am looking for Hip Hop, R&B, Reggae & Go-Go songs. It does not have to be “radio friendly” as long as it’s a BANGER! I’m looking forward to hearing what Uptown has to offer! “Vol. 2 – P.G. County” & Vol. 3 – NoVa” are next with many more to come. Thanx for all the continuous support & much respect to the D.M.V. music movement.
Dan Wilder a.k.a. II Face Ya Wild Boy
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To mark the launch of their new black history section, theGrio.com (www.thegrio.com) today unveiled “theGrio’s 100: History Makers in the Making.” The exclusive list honors Black History month by highlighting the next generation of African-American history makers and industry leaders who have the potential to make a difference in the lives of all American.
The 100 individuals selected, each with their own path to success, are from 10 fields including business, education, sports, science and the environment, media, service and activism, politics, health, pop culture, and the arts. theGrio’s editorial team selected the 100 individuals with input from a group of experts.
Make sure ya’ll go check out the site and learn your history! DMVers such as Adrian Fenty, Mo’Nique, Darin Atwater, and more also made the list!
You can check out the full list here: http://www.thegrio.com/black-history/thegrios-100/
Yesterday the country of Haiti suffered a 7.0 magnitude earthquake. As many as 500,000 residents are feared to have perished, and millions are in need of help. Haiti is one of the poorest countries in the world, with the average person making just 400 dollars a year. Now more than ever, they need our help.
Recording artist Wyclef Jean’s foundation, Yele Haiti, is accepting text message donations. Pick up your phone and text “YELE” to 501501 to donate 5 dollars to help the efforts in Haiti. You can donate up to six times. Charges will appear on your cell phone bill.
The Red Cross has a similar donation method set up. Text HAITI to 90999 to donate 10 dollars towards The Red Cross’ efforts.
Here are links to some other organizations you can contribute to, courtesy of CNN:
