News: DJ Whoo Kids Mix Tape Tips

We're not exactly sure why the holidays require a soundtrack, but with December marches the annual parade of Chrismakkuh Jamz! and personal "best of" compilations. Wired enlisted DJ Whoo Kid, the underground maestro behind hundreds of mixtapes and an inspiration on Eminem's latest, a compilation called The Re-Up, for some tips on making a mix that won't be tossed faster than a fruitcake.

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News: Fall of the Alliance?

Refusing to remain in Bounty Killer’s shadow, Vybes Kartel (now, Addi di Teacha) has severed ties with The Alliance after over 3 years of loyalty.

"Bounty Killer waan control the artiste dem, no man nuh control me," Vybz Kartel has said

He also believes that the alliance with The Alliance has hindered his career tremendously. Though it is uncertain who will follow Kartel’s bold step, many believe Kartel’s protégé, Idonia will be the next to go. Aidonia denied this in an earlier interview, "Nothing like that. People in the streets have it wrong. I am still a part of the Alliance as far as I know and until me hear otherwise."

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Audio: DJ Knockz Podcast

Its been a while but I have finally updated the podcast with a new urban mix. Check out the podcast section for details and get your iPods syncing!

--Knockz

Video: Junior X - Plea My Cause

Another video for another wicked song.

Junior X - Plea My Cause

 

Video: Gyptian - Beautiful Lady

Another BIG tune.

[ Gyptian - Beautiful Lady ]

 

Video: Sean Paul - Never Gonna Be The Same

I’ve been vibing to this track for a while now.  I just saw the video and decided to post it up.  Wicked song!

– Knockz

[ Sean Paul - Never Gonna Be The Same ]

 

News: Jamie Foxx makes Oprah angry

Jamie Foxx has angered Oprah Winfrey by taking a swipe at her close relationship with friend Gayle King.

The Oscar-winning actor made a reference to rumours about a lesbian relationship between the two women - which both have strongly refuted - during a show honouring Will Smith on Sunday.

According to Fox News, the Miami Vice star said: "Will, I was talking about you the other day. I was laying in bed with Oprah, and I turned over to Gayle and I said, 'You know what?...'"

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News: Beyonce and Jay-Z to wed in Caribbean

Beyoncé Knowles and Jay-Z are planning on getting married in the Caribbean next week, it has been claimed.

The couple were overheard excitedly talking to record executives at NewYork's STK restaurant on Saturday, about a special 'four-day' celebration on a yacht in St. Barts to mark the rapper turning 37 on Monday.

It has been suggested that the birthday bash is just a cover and insist Beyoncé, 25, and the hip hop mogul - who have been dating for four years - are actually preparing to tie the knot.

A source told the New York Post newspaper: "Beyoncé is throwing Jay a four-day birthday party, but it's really a wedding."

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