DJ BABU PREPS THE RELEASE OF HIS LONG AWAITED STUDIO LP DUCK SEASON 3

DILATED PEOPLES & BEAT JUNKIES DJ/PRODUCER, DJ BABU, PREPS THE RELEASE OF HIS LONG AWAITED STUDIO LP DUCK SEASON 3

DJ BABU’S DUCK SEASON 3 FEATURES TRACKS WITH BISHOP LAMONT, MF DOOM, DILATED PEOPLES, SEAN PRICE, TERMANOLOGY, M.O.P., LITTLE BROTHER, KARDINAL OFFISHAL, STRONG ARM STEADY, GUILTY SIMPSON, PERCEE P, A.G

A world-famous DJ with active memberships in Dilated Peoples and Beat Junkies among his most notable accomplishments, DJ Babu has made a noteworthy evolution. The Los Angeles-based turntablist also stands as one of underground rap’s fastest-rising producers.

Waiting almost five years after the release of the previous Duck Season installments, DJ BABU has been carefully crafting the final saga in his highly acclaimed hip-hop trilogy. What started out for Babu as a DJ compilation, the Duck Season series has come full circle to become a production showcase for the legendary turntablist; not to mention, his finest work to date.

“It started out as a mixtape that featured some of my favorite tracks,” explains DJ Babu. “Now it has fully evolved into a platform of my own production. The album is still presented in the classic Beat Junkie mixtape style, but that’s just a clever way for me to disguise my LP.” Indeed, working with Dilated Peoples aided DJ Babu in his evolution as a producer. Throughout the trio’s four albums, DJ Babu was steadily gaining knowledge and insight on how to craft meaningful and memorable soundbeds. Now, he has combined his far-reaching creative abilities into one project, the rock-solid Duck Season 3.

This evolution from DJ to producer is on full display throughout DJ Babu’s sonically superior Duck Season 3. The fast-moving collection showcases all of Babu’s quickly expanding talents, from mixing, juggling, blending and scratching — as well as producing. Entirely produced by Babu, the line-up on Duck Season 3 reads like a hip-hop’s who’s who. While Babu includes many familiar faces like M.O.P., MF DOOM, Dilated Peoples and Sean Price, he also plants his ear to the streets, recruiting some of today’s hottest new talent like Bishop Lamont and Termanology.

A West Coast veteran in his own right, Babu has achieved a sound that can’t be labeled by region or style. This album could be equally appreciated in the Bronx, Compton or anywhere in between. Duck Season 3 is a treat for all the true B-Boy’s out there and a testament to the fact that hip-hop’s golden era is alive and well and as Babu concludes the vine between the golden era and today is still deeply rooted “allot of the DJs that I looked up to became great producers, from Dr. Dre to DJ Premier to Pete Rock.  In a lot of ways, I’m trying to carry that same torch, where hip-hop is still rooted within DJing and records.”

Tracklisting and credits for DJ Babu’s Duck Season 3:

1. DS3 Intro f/ Dilated Peoples

2. Dearly Departed f/ M.O.P.

3. Fan Mail f/ Little Brother, Joe Scudda, & D-Brock

4. The Unexpected f/ MF DOOM & Sean Price

5. Frozen f/ Guilty Simpson

6. East West Connection f/ A.G.

7. My Opinion f/ Bishop Lamont

8. 2 Feet f/ Kardinal Offishall & Rakaa Iriscience

9. Black & Brown Army f/ Chace Infinite & Sick Jacken

10. Graveyardshiftin f/ Cali Agents & Roc Marciano

11. For Whatever It’s Worth f/ Evidence

12. It’s A New Day f/ M.E.D.

13. O.G. f/ Strong Arm Steady

14. Guns Gon’ Blow f/ Termanology

15. That Ain’t Gangsta f/ Likwit Junkies

16. Meant To Be f/ Roc C. & Oh No

17. SBX2LAX2OX f/ Wildchild & Percee P

18. Ahead Of My Time f/ Niko

(ALL SONGS PRODUCED, MIXED and ARRANGED by DJ BABU)

Making the Band 4 Season Finale

New York, New York – September 30, 2008 – The rollercoaster ride continues on Tuesday, October 7^th at 9pm ET/PT with the “Making The Band 4,” Season Finale.

The intense season winds down but doesn’t cool off. In the season finale viewers will be left speechless when a fan favorite of the groups goes head to head with Diddy leaving everyone shocked at the outcome. The drama will reach new heights as the very survival of the groups is at stake. From number one records, to a whirl wind promotional tour, to budding romances, to an unexpected reunion, this season of MTV’s “Making The Band 4” has given viewers more than they could have ever expected. Danity Kane, Day26 and Donnie Klang will continue to share their experiences with viewers in this powerful season finale that will have fans wanting more.

The dramatic “Making The Band 4” season finale will span from the streets of NYC to the sun-drenched beaches of Cabo. Viewers will bask in the sun when Diddy rewards Danity Kane and Day26 with a well deserved break after their big promotional tour. Making The Band fans will experience another first as Donnie Klang unveils the sexiness with the long awaited release of his first album JUST A ROLLING STONE. Viewers will be there when a fan favorite of the group goes head to head with Diddy leaving everyone speechless and shocked at the outcome. This season finale will be like no other as it taps into every human emotion and brings some of the most talked about moments to-date.

This season, media mogul Diddy, continued to show his chart topping artists Danity Kane and Day26 why he’s one of the best in the business, while guiding and developing solo artist Donnie Klang. Viewers were able to witness first hand the growth of Danity Kane’s Aubrey, Dawn, Shannon, D Woods and Aundrea and share in the success of their second album WELCOME TO THE DOLLHOUSE which spawned the hit summer anthem “Damaged.” Fans got up close and personal with rising stars Day26 as their first self titled album climbed the charts. The excitement continued when long time show choreographer Laurie Ann Gibson “boom-kaked” her way back on the show after her dramatic blow-up with Diddy more than a year ago, surprising everyone including the man himself. Laurie Ann managed to whip Day26 in shape giving them the skills to perform like real stars. From Aubrey and Diddy’s constant power struggles to Brian and Laurie Ann’s creative differences this wouldn’t be “Making The Band” without the drama.

Sean “Diddy” Combs, Ted Iredell and Perry Dance serve as executive producers. Jacquelyn French is the MTV executive overseeing ‘The Making The Band’ franchise. Francesca Spero is Producer for Bad Boy Entertainment.

SEAN COMBS, the CEO and founder of Bad Boy Worldwide Entertainment Group is a multifaceted entertainment powerhouse. Sean “Diddy” Combs was recently declared “One of the Most Influential Businessmen in the World” by Time Magazine and CNN. Combs, 38 oversees one of the world’s preeminent urban entertainment companies, encompassing a broad range of businesses including recording, music publishing, artist management, television and film production, recording facility, apparel and restaurants.

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MTV3 on tour with Calle 13

mtv3 presents

calle 13 on tour

for their 3rd album

“los de atras vienen conmigo”

in stores 10/21/08!!!!

check out new single “no hay nadie como tu”

feat. café tacvba

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the tour kicks off next week in new york city

Thursday  10/9/08

@

nokia theatre (times sq)

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Full Dates For CALLE 13’s MTV TR3SPASS Concert Series Are:

October 9^th – New York, NY – Nokia Theatre Times Square

October 30^th – Chicago, IL – Volkan

October 31^st – Houston, TX – Warehouse Live

November 15^th, Los Angeles, CA – Club NOKIA

November 22^nd – Miami, FL – La Covacha

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