Giant Step ‘06 has been far from scant with presenting its share of quality live shows and events, and now we’re pleased to announce that we can’t – and just won’t let the party stop! Keeping with the momentum of last week’s killer Coldcut show at Irving Plaza and Brooklyn native DJ Spinna’s scorching house/soul set at Cielo, take a look at what’s in line for the upcoming summer months: May 23 24 – RAHEEM DEVAUGHN ...

Announced earlier this week, 12-time Grammy nominated artist India.Arie, has been nominated for BET's Best R&B Female Artist. Having won in this category in 2003, India.Arie hopes to make it two for two at this year's 6th Annual BET Awards. The 6th Annual BET Awards will air live on Tuesday, June 27th at Los Angeles' Kodak Theater.

Not only does San Francisco have beautiful weather, but this Memorial Day weekend, the first annual Grind & Glory Youth Hip-Hop Conference, a FREE hip-hop music conference for young men and women ages 15-25, will be held at San Francisco State’s downtown campus. For those of you in SF, it definitely looks to be something worth checking out. More details are below. ------ On Saturday May 27, 2006, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m, The DJ Project after-school music program presents Grind & Glory....

After touring across US and Canada with Jimmy Edgar, Jamie Lidell is back, this time with the one and only Beck. Unfortunately there's not a stop in New York City, but I'm sure that won't stop the rest of you from trying to catch one of these great shows. Jamie Lidell Summer '06 Live Dates 5.25.06 – San Francisco, CA – The Fillmore (w/ BECK) 5.26.06 – Portland, OR – Holocene 5.27.06 – Bellingham, WA – Nightlight 5.28.06 – Seattle, WA – Sasquatch Festival (w/...

According to weather bug, Friday is suppose to be a bit rainy in London. But if you need something to get you through the day, take an extended lunch and visit Island Records offices in London at 3:30pm. Writing in his online journal yeterday, DJ Shadow encouraged fans to join him as he presents his forthcoming album, 'The Outsider' to his label. Whether fans will actually be allowed to sit in on this meeting, I doubt it. But he has revealed additional details regarding this release stating:...

Having played a standout show at this year's Coachella, Daft Punk return, this time on film. Titled 'Daft Punk's Electroma,' Daft Punk principals Guy-Manuel de Homem-Christo and Thomas Bangalter make their directorial debut with a film that is a psychedelic musical and visual odyssey that revolves around two robots and their quest to become human. Similiar and theme explored in 2005's 'Human After All,' the film will be screened in the coming days as part of the Directors' Fortnight, an...

With a lineup last year that included the Brazilian Girls, Femi Kuti, DJs Nickodemus and Smash, this year Giant Step is delivering another great SummerStage show. Featuring Seu Jorge, Jose Gonzalez, Alex Cuba Band and Cut Chemist, don't miss this free event. Sunday, July 02, 2006 From 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM Central Park SummerStage This is a Free Music Event presented in collaboration with Giant Step Seu Jorge’s introduction to most North Americans came through the Bill Murray...

Founded in 2006 by Maureen Yancey, the mother of world-renowned hip-hop producer J Dilla, who passed away on February 10th, the J Dilla Foundation was formed to keep J Dilla's legacy alive as well as to raise funds for lupus research and to provide training and support for underprivileged children who aspire to enhance their creative talents primarily in music. For more info, visit: Official Site: jdilla.org: http://www.jdilla.org Inquiries: email here: info@jdilla.org Lupus Research:...

According to MTV news, A Tribe Called Quest are set to reform, at least for a reunion tour, with US dates planned later this year (October/November). In speaking with MTV News Muhammad noted, "We never knew that all these years, people would be interested. When we left, we meant it to be. When we disbanded, we never had any intentions of coming back. As far as doing any albums, there's still a question mark on that. We're not that far along yet. We're going to take these shows and see how it...

After giving word on the upcoming Stone Throw’s collaboration with Adult Swim here , it looks like the boys that started it all, Danger Mouse and MF Doom, are back again with a nine track EP. Featuring appearances from Madlib and of course character voices and skits from Adult Swim shows “Aqua Teen Hunger Force,” “Squidbillies” and “Minoriteam” this nine track EP will be offered for free online. Yep that’s right, beginning today,...