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The Rhyme ch.65 (Direct TV 845) Wed. 7/2 6pm et, Sunday (7/6) 6pm et

Beastie Boy Adam Yauch (aka MCA) sits down with Sheils (of Pitch Control) and KB to discuss the making of the new documentary “Gunnin for that No.1 Spot”. Yauch speaks on the pressures young NBA/college recruited basketball players face, his history in film in relation to Beastie Boy videos and documentaries, the history of the legendary Rucker Park in Harlem, and why he chose such a diverse soundtrack for the film ranging from hip-hop, to funk, to soul, and classic beat breaks. Hoop Heads don’t miss this interview!

check the trailer here http://www.gunninmovie.com/trailer.php

This weekend is one not to be missed in the borough of Brooklyn! As the likes of KRS-One, DJ Premier, 88 Keys, Buckshot and the Boot Camp Click, Blu & Exile, and many more gather under the Brooklyn Bridge to set off the 4th annual Brooklyn Hip Hop Festival. The Subsoniq crew will be in full effect! For more info on how to donate/get tickets to the festival, check out www.brooklynbodega.com

RAW (ch.66, Direct TV 846) Tuesday 6/24 midnight et (technically Wed morning for east coast listeners), Sunday 9pm et

As the long warm summer days take hold across the country, Subsoniq takes a little time out this week to catch up with the plethora of new music ripe for the summer. Raw Poetic, Doc and KB host this week’s show which features new music from Presto, J-Live, Blu, Elzhi, Nas, Little Brother, Raekwon, Invincible, Blue Scholars, Immortal Technique, Busy P, Panacea, and many more.

June 23^rd – June 29^th all day long on The Rhyme (ch.65, Direct TV 845)

It was twenty years ago when Hip-Hop got its first Grammy Award, the year when Hip-Hop officially entered the mainstream of American pop culture, and albums like “It Takes a Nation of Millions” and “Straight Outta Compton” dropped. The year, of course, was 1988! Celebrate this milestone during the week of June 23-June 29th , as The Rhyme becomes 88’and plays the classic music and the moments of 20 years ago. Every song, every second, every great album, on 65 - The Rhyme!

XMX Ch.2 Saturday (6/28) 3am et - Dj Spinna Sub-Session,  11am et - Dilla Day Sub-Session

XMX celebrates Black Music Month (June) this weekend with specialty programming running all day Saturday and Sunday with Subsoniq contributing two specials to the line-up (see above for times and day)

The Rhyme (ch.65, Direct TV 845) Sunday 6/22 6pm et

Red Bull and Subsoniq bring back the Sub-session—an on-air version of the Red Bull Music Academy. In this 2 hour special the focus is Dj Spinna .The special explores his work and art and provides an intimate look into the genius mind of the producer and remix extraordinaire . Spinna’s versatility is what truly sets him apart - his work spans the entire spectrum of music from hip-hop to house, and has worked with everyone from De La Soul to George Michael to the Jungle Brothers! Check it out this week on XMU!