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Jim Jones “Music Business 101” Classes

[vodpod id=Video.3978429&w=425&h=350&fv=videoId%3D109519845001%26amp%3BplayerId%3D959035280%26amp%3BviewerSecureGatewayURL%3Dhttps%3A%2F%2Fconsole.brightcove.com%2Fservices%2Famfgateway%26amp%3BservicesURL%3Dhttp%3A%2F%2Fservices.brightcove.com%2Fservices%26amp%3BcdnURL%3Dhttp%3A%2F%2Fadmin.brightcove.com%26amp%3Bdomain%3Dembed%26amp%3BautoStart%3Dfalse%26amp%3B] So, you want to be in the music business? Well let Jim Jones school you to some things. Over the last several weeks, we’ve documented Jones conducting his music business courses at a Brooklyn High School. FUSE was in the classroom too and filmed Jim during the first three weeks. He also brought guest speakers, manager Yandi Smith, Steven Victor, and E1 president Alan Grumblatt to the sessions. Learn more after the jump.

Big Boi Covers Time Out Chicago

First off, congrats to Big Boi for landing at number three on the Billboard Charts. After seven days, his solo debut Sir Lucious Left Foot The Son of Chico Dusty moved 62,000 units. Should’ve went triple. Anyway, here’s his cover feature from the Chicago edition of Time Out. Take a break and read after the jump.

Mike Bigga Previews New Track

[vodpod id=Video.4021444&w=425&h=350&fv=] Maurice Garland caught up with Killer Mike Mike Bigga at his Georgia studio. He played a new track entitled “Burn” and said the final verse was spawned from a freestyle. Dope, man. Sweatbox Productions on the beat.

Styles P At Duck Down Anniversary

While Capone-N-Noreaga were handling their business at S.O.B.’s, Duck Down Records celebrated their 15th anniversary at B.B. King Bar & Grill in Times Square. There were loads of performances, but here’s one of the first to hit the net. Up top, Styles has “Good Times” and then recites “My Life” with Pharoahe Monch and Mela Machinko.

CNN & Friends At S.O.B.’s

To celebrate the release of Capone-N-Noreaga’s The War Report 2, the duo invaded S.O.B.’s last night. But they didn’t do it alone. In between songs, they brought out some special guests. Above, Nature recites his verse from “Banned From TV”. (N.O.R.E. did his portion prior to bringing him on stage). Below, Black Rob, Raekwon, Royal Flush, and Fred Da Godson also lend a helping hand.