After providing online hip-hop content about women in hip-hop over the last 2 years, VERBALISMS Magazine will be establishing itself as a key representative of the female hip-hop population by going to print in spring of 2005. The organization includes a talented collective of editors, contributors and visual artists from around the world, and will provide entertaining and provocative content about hip-hop’s female culture drivers.

With its first issue expected to launch in March 2005, the 32-page, 5.5 x 4.25, quarterly publication aims to raise its profile by shifting into the world of print. Not only will the publication attract new readers, but it will also be a key factor in growing an existing online readership.

“Hip-Hop needs VERBALISMS. Women in hip-hop need VERBALISMS,” says Raquel Wilson, Editor-in-Chief of the magazine.

With distribution in independent bookstores, clothing boutiques and records stores across the United States and Canada, VERBALISMS’ print publication will include features and interviews, as well as departments such as “Movements,” which will cover the local hip-hop scenes; “Canvas,” a visual artist spotlight; “Anti-Style Report,” a fashion and beauty feature; in addition to regular music, film, literature and product reviews.

VERBALISMS is looking for an intern for the position of Editorial Assistant. Check out the job description then contact us if you are interested.

When: Opening Night, Friday, June 4th, 2004, 6:00PM – 10:00PM
Where: Philadelphia, PA
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Todd E. Jones, also known as The New Jeru Poet, has joined VERBALISMS as an affliate partner.

A little over a year after the success of “What’s Golden”, Jurassic 5 is releasing “If You Only Knew,” a new single to be exclusively sold in Australia. In addition to featuring an instrumental and live version of the song, the CD includes a live version of “Quality Control.” The release coincides with J5′s national Australian tour. Though the single is only being made available through Australian markets, fans worldwide can purchase it through www.soundworld.com.au.

Source: SOHH

When:
Friday, November 7, 2003

Where:
Kathedral
651 Queen St. West
Toronto ONT Canada

Time:
9:00PM

What:
Mindbender 12″ Release Party featuring performances by Mindbender, Psy & Bookworm (Oddities), Kamau, 4th Pyramid and Eternia.

DJ: Dorc & Danimal

Ladies free before 11:00PM
Admission is $10.00 with 12″ or CD

For more info visit: Supreme Being Unit

Jean Grae’s critically acclaimed 2002 debut album, Attack of the Attacking Things, made big noise in the underground — Rolling Stone Magazine proclaimed her as “The best kept secret on New York’s Indie Scene” and Entertainment Weekly recently named her as one of America’s top 10 artists on the brink of superstardom.

“Jean Grae is certainly one of the top MC’s out there and she already ranks among the top female MC’s of all time,” says Babygrande CEO Chuck Wilson.

Babygrande and Orchestral Entertainment have joined forces to release Jean Grae’s as yet untitled second album. Look out for the first single early this fall. Until then, make sure you check out her blazing track “My Crew” on the EBC/Rucker Park soundtrack dropping July 15th on Melee/Dreamworks.

Russell Simmons’ Hip-Hop Summit Action Network, a coalition of rappers & politicians are pressuring the state of New York, demanding the repeal of the Rockefeller Drug Laws by a June 4th deadline. Jay-Z, Nas, Dame Dash & many others are protesting the harsh sentences the laws calls for. “We are declaring war on the Governor of New York,” Simmons told AllHipHop.com. “Any politician who supports this law is a criminal.” A protest is also planned for June 4 in NYC.

Source: The Elements

Afeni Shakur (mother of Tupac Shakur) will be the keynote speaker at the 1st Annual Hip-Hop Appreciation Week Awards Ceremony in Atlanta, 5/18. Community leaders in Atlanta will be recognized in 5 categories for their achievements last year. Hip-Hop Appreciation Week is 5/18-25. The week was founded by KRS-One & is designed to promote unity & the decriminalization of hip-hop’s image.

Source: The Elements