Kanye's Blog — I'm in Austin for a special showcase of the GOOD music family all performing at the Levis Fader Fort. It will stream live for the first 10,000 fans from my site. The post with with the video player will be posted tonight. GOOD Music Presents...Kid C... more info

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The Mix Tape Podcast — Episode 45 of The Mix Tape Podcast is now available for download!Do you download our weekly podcast? Did you know that everyone who subscribes gets to hear these songs before they get posted here? Why not subscribe today...This week we have more from... more info

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Idolator — A number of things — being in NYC during SXSW week, the request from a friend that I write about some "college bands" during my short tenure here, my complete disenchantment with bands that the kids love (like the previously mentioned Vampire Week... more info

ContactMusic — Rapper KID CUDI has vowed never to release another solo album following his forthcoming debut record - insisting he doesn't want to deal with the pressures of the ... more info

AllHipHop — Rapper Kid Cudi is ready to exit the music game even before his debut album is released this summer, a direct result of the pressure, rigors and foolishness of the profession. The rapper wrote a comprehensive blog post where he explained his looming... more info

VH1 News — Kid Cudi, known for his hit "Day 'N' Nite" and recently named an "MC to Watch in 2009" by MTV News, has apparently announced that he's retiring from music after the release of his debut LP this summer. more info

JamBase — THE ROOTS LAUNCH SECOND ANNUAL ROOTS PICNIC! Starring: THE ROOTS, TV ON THE RADIO, THE BLACK KEYS, SANTIGOLD, ASHER ROTH & MORE And a special performance: PUBLIC ENEMY performs IT TAKES A NATION OF MILLIONS TO HOLD US BACK backed by ANTIBALAS a... more info

AllHipHop — A number of varied artists are coming together to support the 2nd Annual Roots Picnic this June in The Roots’ hometown of Philadelphia.   Public Enemy, Asher Roth, Santigold, The Black Keys, Kid Cudi and The Roots themselves are included in ... more info