March 9th, 2010

J. Cole Added to South By South Next

In case you forgot, next week Leaders of the New Cool, Fadia Kader and URB Magazine join forces to present South By South Next at Light Bar in Austin, TX during SXSW. We’ll have two stages - 1 indoors, 1 outdoors (on the roof) - Don Cannon will be spinning, Peter Rosenberg will be hosting and we’ll have over 30 artists that are NEXT…which now includes J. Cole. Oh..it’s free, no SXSW wristband necessary. Peep the URB.com post for more info.

March 8th, 2010

The Kid Daytona’s Beach Boy Chronicles Vol.2

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Volume 2 of The Kid Daytona’s Beach Boy Chronicles follows Daytona as he joins Tiara Wiles at Leaders Of The New Cool, In studio with Kardinal Offishall and Ricky Blaze and backstage and performing at the Crowd Control Tour with Kidz In The Hall, Donnis, 88 Keys, and Izza Kizz.

March 8th, 2010

Reflection Eternal - In This World

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Reflection Eternal’s video for their single “In This World” directed by Punit Dhesi. They’ll be doing this at the Noisemakers showcase!

March 5th, 2010

Rosenberg + Bun B Preparing for Noisemakers

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In preparation for our upcoming Noisemakers at SXSW, Bun B and Rosenberg sat down at Hot 97 Studios to discuss some of the differences between Bun B and Pimp C and to compare British Comedy to UGK. Peter Rosenberg’s Noisemakers goes down March 18th at Ace’s, 222 East 6th St., Austin, TX at 7pm.

March 3rd, 2010

Noisemakers @ SXSW

Immediately after South By South Next, we’re moving the party to Ace’s for a special edition of Peter Rosenberg’s Noisemakers featuring Bun B. Following Noisemakers, Reflection Eternal, Jean Grae, Strong Arm Steady, 88 Keys (who’s also rocking at South By South Next), Gangrene (Alchemist + Oh No), Rakaa, Kev Brown, Oddisee, Diamond District and Homeboy Sandman will touch the stage. Rosenberg’s hosting all night long.

March 3rd, 2010

South By South Next (Artwork)

March 2nd, 2010

Leaders of the New Cool X URB…3/18 @SXSW

Leaders of the New Cool is teaming up with Atlanta promoter Fadia Kader and URB Magazine to produce South By South Next at the South By South West music festival on Thursday, March 18, 2010 in Austin, Texas at Light Bar. We’ll have two stages, one indoors and one outdoors and we already have over 30 confirmed artists set to tear it down from 2pm to 7pm. Stay locked for more info…

February 28th, 2010

Noisemakers w/ Peter Rosenberg Feat. Bun B

For those of you who will be in Austin, Texas for South By Southwest, be sure to swing by Ace’s (222 E. 6th Street) on Thursday, March 18, 2010 at 7pm for a special edition of our acclaimed live interview series “Noisemakers with Peter Rosenberg” with our featured guest Bun B. If you’ve attended any of our Noisemakers events or caught a glimpse online you might have an idea of what’s in store. Here’s some fan generated footage to give you an idea…

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Raekwon performing at Noisemakers

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Q-Tip and Rosenberg discussing Dilla

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Rosenberg Introducing Questlove as he waits behind curtain

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Talib and Rosenberg discuss Jay-Z and Rawkus

February 26th, 2010

Leaders of the New Cool: NYC Photos

February 24, 2010 was a beautiful night for Leaders of the New Cool:NYC. Here are a couple pictures to give you an idea of the energy in the room. Video recaps are on the way and the next Leaders of the New Cool: NYC is already in the works. Also, thank you to my partners Hollywood East and Free Integrated Media and our sponsors LRG, Flud Watches, Lumeefly.com and Good Wood NYC.

February 25th, 2010

Curren$y at LRG Presents Leaders of the New Cool:NYC

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Curren$y at Leaders of the New Cool:NYC courtesy of MissInfo.tv