Busta Rhymes has just released his first music video with Cash Money Records for single “Why Stop Now.” The Chris Brown-assisted and Hype Williams-directed rap track exclusively premiered on Google Music Monday, Jan. 30.
A YouTube video of contemporary RnB singer-songwriter Alicia Keys(30) making her DJ debut from October 29 has just surfaced on the internet. 
Moiika The Main Event @ Nokia Theatre L.A.
Line-up: Moiika The Main Event (Reggae), Busta Rhymes (Hip Hop), Rick Ross (Hip Hop)
Venue: 777 Chick Hearn Ct Los Angeles, CA 90015
M83 @ Club Nokia
Line-up: M83
Venue: 800 W Olympic Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90015
Roach Gigz @ Key Club
Line-up: Roach Gigz (Hip Hop), DJ Nima Fadavi
Venue: 9039 W Sunset Blvd West Hollywood, CA90069
Tomorrows Bad Seeds @ Saint Rocke
Line-up:Tomorrows Bad Seeds (Reggae)
Venue: 142 Pacific Coast Hwy Hermosa Beach, CA90254
The Wailers @ Brixton South Bay
Line-up: The Wailers
Venue: 100 Fishermans Wharf Redondo Beach, CA90277
The Cab @ The Roxy Theatre
Line-up: The Cab, Summer Set (Pop), He Is We
Venue: 9009 Sunset Blvd West Hollywood, CA 90069
Zak Waters @ The Viper Room
Line-up: Zak Waters (Pop)
Venue: 8852 W Sunset Blvd West Hollywood, CA90069
Sister Hazel @ Belly Up
Line-up: Sister Hazel
Venue: 143 S Cedros Ave Solana Beach, CA 92075
John Elliott @ Molly Malones
Line-up: John Elliott
Venue: 575 S Fairfax Ave Los Angeles, CA 90036
Pour Habit @ House of Blues Anaheim
Line-up: Pour Habit, Nofx (Punk), Old Man Markley (Bluegrass)
Venue: 1530 Disneyland Dr Anaheim, CA 92802
FireHouse @ The Coach House
Line-up: Firehouse (Rock), The Section 8 Band, Birds of Prey, LA Air Raid (Rock)
Venue: 33157 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
The O’s @ The Mint
Line-up: The O’s (Folk)
Venue: 6010 West Pico Boulevard Los Angeles, CA 90035
Heywood @ Bootleg Theater
Line-up: Heywood (Indie), Sanglorians, Masxs
Venue: 2220 Beverly Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90026
HYPER CRUSH @ Marquee 15
Line-up: HYPER CRUSH (Electro Pop)
Venue: 9022 Pulsar Court Corona, CA 92883
Young Hype @ Club Cohibas
Line-up: Young Hype (Hip Hop)
Venue: 110 E Broadway Long Beach, CA 90802
DJ Thergood @ The Little Joy
Line-up: DJ Thergood
Venue: 1477 W Sunset Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90026
Judy Wexler @ Crowne Plaza LAX
Line-up: Judy Wexler
Venue: 5985 W Century Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90045
Rick Ross @ Nokia Theatre
Line-up: Rick Ross, Busta Rhymes, Seriez, Jayo Felony, Jae Willz
Venue: 777 Chick Hearn Ct Los Angeles, CA 90015
M83 @ Club Nokia
Line-up: M83
Venue: 800 W Olympic Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90015
True Press @ El Rey
Line-up: True Press (Reggae), We The People
Venue: 5515 Wilshire Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90036
Liz Nash and the Cockpit @ The Canyon Club
Line-up: Liz Nash and the Cockpit (Pop)
Venue: 28912 Roadside Dr Agoura Hills, CA 91301
Still Standing @ Key Club
Line-up: Still Standing (Rock)
Venue: 9039 W Sunset Blvd West Hollywood, CA90069
Sister Hazel @ House of Blues
Line-up: Sister Hazel
Venue: 8430 Sunset Boulevard West Hollywood, CA 90069
Ote For President @ Whisky A Go-Go
Line-up: Ote For President (Rock), Denny Blaze, Jackson Cook (Rock)
Venue: 8901 Sunset Blvd West Hollywood, CA 90069
FireHouse @ Brixton South Bay
Line-up: FireHouse (Rock), Intensity, The Ominous
Venue: 100 Fishermans Wharf, Redondo Beach, CA 90277
40 Oz. to Freedom (Sublime Tribute) @ Belly Up
Line-up: 40 Oz. to Freedom (Sublime tribute)
Venue: 143 S Cedros Ave Solana Beach, CA 92075
Lagwagon @ House of Blues Anaheim
Line-up: Lagwagon, NOFX (Punk Rock), Old Man Markley (Punk)
Venue: 1530 Disneyland Dr Anaheim, CA 92802
David Rosenfield @ TRiP
Line-up: David Rosenfield (Indie)
Venue: 2101 Lincoln Blvd Santa Monica, CA 90405
Paul Cotton @ The Coach House
Line-up: Paul Cotton, Gunboat Kings (Rock), 4′n Country (Country)
Venue: 33157 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
Johnny Cheapo @ Doll Hut
Line-up: Johnny Cheapo (Rock), The Dysfunctional Rummies, The Decline, The Vice Five (Rock), The Transers, Sick Sence
Venue: 107 S Adams St Anaheim, CA 92802
The Muddy Reds @ The Mint
Line-up: The Muddy Reds (Rock), Con Brio
Venue: 6010 West Pico Boulevard Los Angeles, CA 90035
Rick Ross @ Nokia Theatre
Line-up: Rick Ross, Busta Rhymes, Seriez, Jayo Felony, Jae Willz
Venue: 777 Chick Hearn Ct Los Angeles, CA 90015
Clepto @ The Stardust Lounge
Line-up: Clepto (Metal), Grim Wolf (Metal), No Victor (Rock), Arioch (Metal)
Venue: 7643 Firestone Blvd, Downey, CA 90241
Last week I had a conversation with a few friends concerning the state of music collaborations. Lately it seems like EVERYONE and their mother’s mother’s mother are collaborating and making “guest” feats. Take David Guetta and Rihanna on “Whose That Chick?” or Maroon 5 and Christina Aguilera (she’s back!) on “Moves Like Jagger.” It’s like a cross marketing scheme on overdrive and while it can arguably dilute the artistry that goes into showcasing the individual artists alone, I’ve gotta admit that this recent trend has produced a some formidable music.
That being said, this courtesy does not extend to Bieber Fever (aka Justin Bieber) and Busta Rhymes Christmas specials. First, let me explain.