Jim Jones reveals to Complex Magazine that there’s no father to his style game and a little bit about his heritage.

Shout out to the Arubian Stallion.

From long lost friends of buhbomp, Pitch Control TV, check out the clip at the link below (it’s too damn big to embed on this site):

Episode 15: Chamillionaire, Trae & Peter Brown | MLK Parade ’09

Co-Marshall’s of the 15th Annual MLK Parade in downtown Houston Chamillionaire and Trae tha Truth speak about the significance of Martin Luther King Jr. as well as Obama’s inauguration along with Houston City Councilman Peter Brown.

Welcome to a new era.

Download the full remix on mp3:
Jay-Z — My President is Black (D.C. Remix).

His name is Derrick Jones, the TR808, but you can call him D-Nice. And while you were pounding away your nonexistent screenplay and working on finishing that second short stack of pancakes, D-Nice has been quietly directing a series of short films that chronicle obscure twists and turns in hip hop’s private quarters that have shaped some of the biggest cuts in it’s history. Also, if weren’t aware, dude is pretty sharp with the clickety flash as well.

Here, D-Nice captures some inside scoop on Joe Ski Love’s hit “Pee Wee Dance”. Stick around for some watershed commentary on “ringtone rappers”.

True Hip-Hop Stories: Joe Ski Love from D-Nice on Vimeo.

There’s 6 episodes so far, and by the upload date and times, I’m sure there will be much more to come. You can peep the whole series here.

Bonus: The irony of Masta Ace’s piece is only matched by the films beauty.

True Hip-Hop Stories: Masta Ace from D-Nice on Vimeo.

Mark your calendars and set your DVRs. MTV is airing the 2007 acclaimed B-Boy documentary Inside the Circle on Sunday at 11am ET/10am CT and 6pm ET/5pm CT.

INSIDE THE CIRCLE tells the story of two strikingly talented
b-boys, Josh and Omar, former best friends who become rivals when they join competing dance crews. Immersed in the b-boy culture of defiant creativity, Omar rises to international renown while Josh tangles with the Texas criminal justice system. Both of them struggle to keep dance at the center of their lives, and the “B-Boy City” competitive events thrown by visionary street dancer Romeo Navarro serve as emotional milestones in their journey to adulthood.

Romeo, who is pictured above and is featured in the documentary, is an Austin legend and institution. He’s the dude behind the famous B-Boy City event in Austin every year that showcases b-boy talent from across the globe. B-Boy City is approaching it’s 16th anniversary. Remarkable.

Back when I was doing radio in Austin, I was always honored when Romeo and his crew would stop by the station. I threw a benefit at a community center in South Austin around that time, and I asked Romeo to help spread the word and to put together a b-boy competition to coincide with the concert I was organizing. Dude brought in so many kids from all over the city, I was really overwhelmed. He’s the main reason the event was a success, and he pretty much did that on his own. I’ve never forgotten that, so I’m geeked to see him and his peoples get MTV exposure. I wish nothing but the best for that dude, and for all those involved in this film and that scene.

Here’s the trailer for Inside the Circle:

More info on the film here.

Here’s a clip of an interview with Romeo from a few years ago:

And here are some highlights from B-Boy City 15 that are part of the bonus material from the Inside the Circle DVD:

Courtesy of the Strut, of course. I’m up way too early on a Saturday. Exile been killing it for a minute. Fresh Coast shit. Something in the water out there.

Exile “Were All In Power” from Okayplayer on Vimeo.

Exile “Milli” Video from Jonathan Kim on Vimeo.

Exile Flips Q-Tip “Let’s Ride” – Prod. by J Dilla from Jonathan Kim on Vimeo.

Ace Duece – R.S.F.

You’re gonna have to listen to this one to get the acronym.

Big Mello – Funkwichamind

R.I.P. to one of my favorite rappers from the hometown. Some of that 90’s G-funk sound that was so popular in Houston back in the day. Video starts with an ill Curtis Mayfield remake.

Menace Clan – What U Sayin

Menace Clan was signed to Rap-A-Lot although they were from South Central, LA. As the god, R. Gabriel is quick to point out, Menace Clan was part of the infamous Project Blowed / Good Life crews.

Blacc Monks – Buddha Nature

MR. 3-2’s voice was clearly influenced by Snoop.

South Circle – New Day

Tony Draper’s custom convertible Lexus got a lot of play in all of the SuaveHouse media.

This has been all over La Mega and La Kalle lately, and it’s my favorite shit right now. Mas Salsa Que Tú consists of Miami’s El Mola, San Juan’s Pirulo, and Myzta (not sure where he’s from), whose music melds elements of Salsa, Afro-Latin and Hip-Hop.

“Ten Cuida’o” is their big hit right now on CNO/White Lion Records, the folks behind Tego Calderón, Calle 13, Voltio, and Casa de Leones (Wisin y Yandel).

I really can’t get enough of this tune:

Here’s some bonus, behind-the-scenes action:

Mas Salsa Que Tú…the reality !

I hope the holidays are treating everyone well. Things have been a little hectic lately at buhbOmp HQ, what with the holidays and all bringing fam into town, and me on parent patrol all week. Time on the interwebs has been a bit sporadic.

The homie Aser in Toronto emailed me this little video nugget earlier this evening, tho, (no doubt on some Canadian pride steez) and I thought some of y’all would dig it. I know the good people of Canadia would probably want to give me the gas face and a latte pass for this, since I knew nothing about Nardwuar the Human Serviette until now, and this clip is from July. But better late than never.

Watch as Pharrell gets blown away by Nardwuar’s unorthodox interviewing style, and the deep research that goes along with it:

More Nardwuar goodies here.

‘ear dis! Sorry Les, but that one reminded me of Mr. Ugly Man. This skit was one of the more memorable parodies for In Living Color. So, so gooood.

Shabba Ranks “Mr. Lover Man” (Feat. Chevelle Franklin)