Just spoke to Madukes…she once again wants to thank everyone for their positivity and keeping Dilla’s spirit alive.   She’s getting ready to attend a number of events in Dilla’s birthday month (sorry, I’m not sure about all of the venues):

Feb 3rd NYC with Illa J & Slum Village

Feb 6th London

Feb 12th Detroit

Feb 18th Toronto

Feb 25th Cleveland

It also reminded me to post the International J Dilla Tribute Art Contest winner entitled, “J Dilla the SpeciaLIST” done by none other than Joe Buck (damn, that man is talented).  More info on the contest & how to buy the print etc:

Official Contest Site/ Order Prints, Posters and Shirts: http://www.art4dilla.com

For more information about The J Dilla Foundation go to: http://www.jdillafoundation.org

A year after the massive earthquake in Haiti, many of the people affected are still without shelter or the help they need.  We donated our portion of proceeds from fund raising shirts to Doctors without Borders (Obey’s portion of sales went to Artists for Peace & Justice).  Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is holding an online event tonight called A Year in Action to answer questions about their medical programs in Haiti.

Hear first-hand testimonies from some of MSF’s medical aid workers, and ask them your questions about the reality on the ground after the devastating earthquake, during the autumn flooding, and now during the current cholera outbreak.

Panel Event Featuring:

Sophie Delaunay, Executive Director of MSF-USA
Dr. Greg Elder, Medical Deputy Desk Manager for Haiti
Michelle Mays, MSF Nurse with two assignments in Haiti in 2010
Jason Cone, Director of Communication for MSF-USA

Thursday, January 13, 2011 from 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM (ET)

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Produced by the incomparable Aesop Rock, here is a first look at Murs’ upcoming project Varsity Blues 2. The song proves to be one of his hardest hitting records as of late, with fierce lyrical content aimed towards the doubters and non-believers. This album serves as the sequel EP to his previous Varsity Blues project that dropped back in 2002.

Murs – Varsity Blues 2 (Produced by Aesop Rock) by Hypetrak

Peddlin’ Jazztronica!  Check it out here: http://djchickengeorge.podomatic.com/

5733’s resident Eddie Colla has been out posting around SF.  This up on Essex St.

Footage from Hiero Show in Oakland!

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He says, “Maybe the funkiest woman ever…this song is filthy, nasty, dilapidated Funk at its finest..can’t really lose with Larry Graham and crew behind you…Git in There!”

Domino says, “Shout out to D-E-L for his Time Square Skull Candy ad…Move over Diddy…haha”

Benefit for the Roy Ayers Project going on this Friday @New Parish.  Funk Revival Orchestra + Haylow, Wonway, Prince Aries, & Xariusound.  Haylow just dropped off  a new batch of tees which will be posted soon…