Twenty6's Escart Inc Group Drops Clothing Line

The Escart Inc Group of enterpreneurs has launched a new brand 'E 4 Escart' which is centred on design and creation of a new clothing line for the Urban Youth and the Older generation. CEO of Escart Inc, DJ Twenty6, said in an interview, said that although the line was created specially for members of the Hiphop Organisation, the group decided to expand the entity to further reaches of the SADC region. Backed by Blu' Ink Entertainment of Zambia and Dub'o'Digits, the organisation says it hopes to get the line in all parts of the region within the year and says it is prepared to hold an official launch if deemed necessary. The line, at present, includes a wide range of T-Shirts, Caps and hoodies. The group says it also hopes to get into Denim Jean production and in the long run, maybe even a line of sneakers. (Picture Courtesy of 'E 4 Escart')

Ben Blaza Blazes The Zambian Scene

If you are Zambian and you have never heard the phrase 'We blaze in... Make them bounce' , then you have not been listening to great Zambian music... Ben Blaza, one of the youngest and most creative Zambian producers, has changed the face of Zambian dancehall and Hiphop music. With hits like 'Anyandule', 'Munyaule Nafuti', 'Candle light', 'ona baby', be sure to watch this space!!!

Brick & Lace to Perform on BBA ?

It has been rumored that American RnB and Dancehall sensations, Brick & Lace, will be performing this Sunday at the Big Brother Africa 3 season finale. BBA3 comes to an end this weekend, with the winner walking away with a hefty cheque of US$100,000.00. It has also been rumoured that artist to take the stage at the finale also include Zambia's Mampi Mirriam and other high profile International acts. The show comes to an end after 3 months of Drama. Visit www.mnetafrica.com to get full details on performers, and to vote for who you would like to walk away with the prize money. It has also been rumoured that this season will be the last for the African version, but this has left a lot of disappointed fans.

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Immortal Technique Vs Immortal Method???

Immortal technique Vs Method X

Called a Rip-off of the Underground legend Immortal Technique, Method X has endured a lot of criticism from the Internal Hiphop community. With songs like 'Mic Domination', Zed heads have thought of Method as a total wanna-be, even though his skill is undeniably among the cream of Zambian Underground music. These accusations also apparently sparked a feud between Method X (Chris) and his namesake Chris Daha. Although the feud was not publicized, the pair exchanged a few harsh words, which created enemity between the two soldiers.

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Things That Rock...That Suck...That ????

* Rodney9 Sucks (great videos...not so great individual)
* African Hustlers Rocks (Great single from Kapuka)
* Y-Zone ???? (Eish! What's that supposed to be?)
* Honey Taker Rocks (Great stuff from Jay-Z! Oh, that was 5ive4our??? My bad :-) )
* L.S.K Battleground Rocks (Method X holding it down)
* El Salim ????
* Takondwa Sucks as an entertainer, Rocks as an artist
* 50% 0f Famillia Rocks (Guess who's in the other half...lol)
* I.N.F beats Suck! if the listener is a retard
* Abena Zed Rock (Most dedicated Zambian Hiphop Blogger)
* Bwanji.com Sucks (Even if it's not connected to music)

Young Thugga: Zambia's Young Gunner

Tim Tim, also known as Young Thugga, is widely becoming an underground household name. With soon-to-be hits like 'freak', a single on Two-one's once Highly anticipated mixtape 'burgcity on lock: Vol 1', Young Thugga is set to make major strides in Zambian Hiphop. Working with long time friend and associate 'Ill Greed'(now doing gospel hiphop), Young Thugga made a string of Hit songs with Sheezye Records, songs including the likes of 'Hustle' and 'Smoke boy Magic'. He also made hits with Zambian Hiphop Crazy Genius K-$taR and also featured on Jay-Z's Dj. Green lantern's mixtape, 'myspace monster mash vol.1', on a track he did with Zambian hiphop maestro, C.R.I.$.I.$.

Watch this space!!!

T.I: Paper Trail

Widely thought to be 2008's Album of the year, T.I's Paper Trail Album has hit the tops of Charts worldwide, clearly thrashing out views of critics that his T.I vs TIP album would not be topped. With hits like 'Whatever you like' (produced by Jim Jonsin), 'Live Your Life' (produced by Just Blaze and Featuring Rihanna) and 'I'm Illy' (Produced by Chuck Diesel), this release is sure to stay playing in your decks for decades to come. The album also features the likes of usher, Justin Timberlake and John Legend, and has arguably the best collaboration of the year, 'Swagger Like us', featuring rappers Jay-Z, Lil Wayne and Kanye West. It's something worth all the money you pay for it...

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