For anyone who missed last nights event, I apologize, you missed a good one. (Pics via ILTHY). Also, check out the write up that Cleveland Scene posted this morning here.Special thanks to I Love the Hype, 8081, and Wale.

This Friday, July 30th, from 7-10 p.m. at Next Coventry, Freshboy Steph and Ruleofnext.com will host the official release event for “The Destructo Disk” mixtape. You can download the mixtape here, or come to the party to receive a hard copy.

Karmaloop TV caught up with up and coming emcee Fashawn to talk music, current projects, and brands he’s feeling.

Name Tagging with Martha Cooper

Hypebeast recently caught up with the queen documentarian of street art, Martha Cooper, about her new book Name Tagging. The book is out on Mark Batty Publishing and focuses on the “smallest kind of graffiti” – that of the name tag.

Always trying to support local artists, rulofnext and AdAb productions shot this interview with Kickflip B.

We had to get some photos as well. (Photography via AdAb). To get more familiar with Kickflip’s music you can download his “21 Ways Of Grindin” Pre Pack here. For those who don’t know you can also vote for your favorite local MC to open Summer Jam. Kickflip is currently in second place with 217 votes. So, if you like what you hear in his “21 Ways Of Grindin” Pre Pack, go support the kid with a vote.

Here’s a video recap and interviews from all the artists involved with last week’s event. Thanks to Eighty81, 6S, Darren Anthony, Tae 4rm the 50, and everyone who attended.

KarmaloopTV interviewed the homie Chip and he talks his influences, linking with Cudi, and describes the Cleveland rap scene. He also talks the new mixtape produced by Chuck from the Cool Kids Gift Raps, which will be released in July. Check it out.

Cleveland native Stalley hits us with another Creative Control video, this one for the track ‘Harsh’.

via Nah Right

Blessed Label got us on board to support Akron, Ohio native Bridget Linton in the upcoming Miss Teen USA competition. Bridget will be repping for the Buckeye State in the very near future, so head over to www.missteenusa.com and cast your vote.

You have no reason to miss this event.

Well myself and my friend Cartonia Spear did a photoshoot for another one of my fabuolus friend Toni George. Toni George owns Making Faces Studio Luxe located 976 E. Tallmadge Ave. Akron Ohio 44310.  Making Faces Studio Luxe where you can get all glammed up. Making Faces Studio Luxe is is an Ecclectic Image Studio, the studio is a place where one can be enveloped in the total luxury of their fantasy through photography, art and fashion. Making Faces Studio Luxe is an exclusive experience…. You can reach Toni at 330-962-1961

Come join the Cleveland Hts. class of 2010 this Saturday, May 22nd from 7-10pm, for a sexy evening of passion, fashion and fun. Join Alba Camilo, Crishaw Clarke and the lovely ladies of Heights as they take it to the Next level.