Just a few days ago, Sinful released his new music video "Yo Soy Hip Hop".  The video has some special appearances, so check it out to find out who it is.  The video was directed by Charles Bronson (Bad Fame Pictures).  As most of you know Sinful (aka El Pecador) is one of the original pioneers of Latin Hip Hop.  Sinful a member of rap group "Tha Mexakinz" debuted their first album "Zig Zag" in 1993 on Motown Records.  Three years later, "Tha Mexakinz" was released.  Sinful is one of the few latin rappers who has worked with numerous premier artists in the Hip hop scene.  His main focus is to draw attention to a Latin Hip Hop market that's largely overlooked. 2008 will surely be the year of Sinful to hit the streets and establish his position as the undisputed heavyweight king of Latin Hip Hop. 

Video - [youtube]
Sinful - [myspace]

Psycho Logical Records Presents Necro live in NYC. Also performing that night, Sabac, Mr.Hyde, Q-Unique, Riviera Regime, Nems, and Sean Strange. It's going down Saturday, August 23rd at The Fillmore on 17 Irving Plaza, NYC 10003 (Irving Plaza). You can buy your tickets today at LiveNation.com. Come out and rock your Necro or PLR artist shirts.

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Buy Tickets - [link]
Necro - [website] [myspace]

"Muchos hablan, pocos riman, solo los mejores improvisan"

This Friday, August 22nd, there will be a Spanish Freestyle MC Battle presented by Red bull Batalla de Los Gallos in Los Angeles. Sick Jacken (of Psycho Realm) will be doing a Spanish performance. The show is for 21+, and it costs only $5.00. Guys must wear any type of collared shirt ONLY, and hats will not be permitted. Free tickets are being offered to the first 50 people who email Redbulltickets@Gmail.com. In order to receive the tickets prior to Friday, you will need to include your name and home/physical address. You may request a pair of tickets. For any questions email Redbulltickets@Gmail.com. There will be a Psycho Realm booth selling everything psycho, so be sure to take some extra cash to get your merchandise!

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Red Bull Batalla de Los Gallos - [website] [myspace]
Source - [latinabeatz]

XRL will be having an emcee contest.  The contest is open to everyone who is lyrical, versatile, and with a sick flow.  All submissions must be made prior to the 15th of every month.  Anyone who enters the contest after the deadline will be submitted on to the next month's contest.  The last two weeks of the contest, the members of XRL will be allowed to vote for the emcee of their choice.  After two weeks the poll will close, and the winner will be announced.  The winner of the contest will have their ad posted on the site/forum, and will be visible on every page of the site.  We will also feature the winner on our front page and have a page dedicated to him/her.  The page may include bio, photos, music downloads or stream, videos, links, etc.  We will also announce the winner on myspace.  We encourage all the young people that have a passion for hip hop to enter the contest, as it costs absolutely nothing, and it's a great way to get people to listen to your music.  We ask for everyone to help support this contest and submit their votes, and check out the contestants music.  Hip hop is not dead, as long as there is one emcee with a mic at hand.  If you would like to spread the word about this contest simply post this image on a myspace bulletin : http://img378.imageshack.us/img378/5823/mccontestsd5.jpg

In order to enter the contest email Ghost@xRatedLife.net the following information:

The Sick Side Army mixtape (Vol1) is finally available for download.  The mixtape was put together by Psyko and Thief Sicario.  The online compilation features artists such as Thief Sicario, Chino XL, Krazy Race, Kemo the Blaxican, Mic MC, and MANY MORE.


Download the full mixtape today & be sure to submit your comments!

Download - [Volume 1] [Volume 2]
SS Army - [myspace]

Over the past 10 years our cars and our culture have been taken over seas and sold to the highest bidders. From Europe to Japan these kats have been eatin’ it up. In 2007, everything was paid back with interest, with the gift of the homie “One”. A graffiti artist, Tattooist, Designer and Vandal. "One" is 10 years self taught and accomplished. Entering the sick side movement in early 2007 “One’s” design work quickly dominated the L.A. Hip-Hop scene & now the NYHC scene. His work has blessed the cover of several albums, helped expand clothing lines, and provided many artist/companies with a logo that best represents them. Like many of the worlds greatest artist “One” is no stranger to tragedy and has been fueled and inspired by victories and losses in his life. Often reflected in his work, drips, dia de los muertos skulls, and 3 dots, offer you a glimpse into the mind of a seldom seen, but well respected artist. A mystery to even some of his closest friends “One” has truly achieved notoriety through his craft. Treating the world much like his personal canvas you are sure to come across his work, if you aren’t wearing it already. In 2008 “One” has promised to execute his own clothing line and will continue to prove that it truly is….a World Wide Sick Side:.

Click read more to see some of One's artwork.

One - [website] [myspace] [flickr]