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I turned 40 this weekend. That's not a number that bothers me. Most of my heros are 40. Mos Def, Slug, Madlib, Nas. All of those cats are still kickin' up dust and so am I. I was surrounded by close friends and a lot of love this weekend. I'm truly blessed. 

The weather has been amazing this week. Feels good. I'ma let Slug tell you all about it.

Before he was known around the world as Slug from the influencial Minnesota troupe, Atmosphere - he was Sean1.  Big ups to high school talent shows around the world.  We all have to start somewhere.

Watch Sean command the crowd at this years Lollapalooza in Chicago.

For 10 years BK One travelled with Brother Ali as his DJ.  I saw them together many times in Champaign-Urbana and up in Minnesota.  In 2007 when the I-35W bridge collapsed in Minneapolis, BK's wife was on it.  She suffered some major injuries but bounced right back.  Since then, BK has chosen to spend his time at home with the family rather than out on the road.  He continues to be in incredible DJ and producer.  In 2009 he released the Brazillian flavored Radio Do Canibal (featuring heavy hitters like Raekwon and Black Thought as well as Rhymesayers staples Slug, P.O.S. and Brother Ali).  Here's the Radio Do Canibal Megamix to get your weekend started.  

Tema Do Canibal Mega-Mix by BK-One

I can't tell you how much God Loves Ugly hit home for me - especially at that time (2002).  Slug's raps about being an independent, Midwestern artist in his 30's were so uniquely personal.  I mean, I LOVE Elvis Costello and I LOVE Tom Waits - but they don't speak to me on the same level as Slug.  Dig this.

 
Now I'm sleeping on floors of temporary friends
But I'm keeping the store front as clean as I can
And I'm sweeping the sky for today's revelation
And I'm needing some time and some proper ventilation