Hip hop legend Bun B (of UGK) and elite producer Swizz Beats teamed up to a play a free show at the War Room last Friday night here in Seattle. The by-RSVP-only event is the first of several, at these locations - stay tuned for details: Huf, San Francisco - January Reed Space, NYC - February St. Alfreds, Chicago - March Read an interview with Bun B and Swizz here . We're also partnering with Goods to release a limited edition (only 10 will be sold) Zune. Check the photos: In other news, it's my birthday...

Hello, New York City. Check this information about the next and last of our summer BBQ series: New York City 8.04.07 3pm - 10pm Featuring: Brand Nubian, Cham, Large Professor, Clipse, MIMS, Joell Ortiz and many more special guests. Brand Nubian are one of my favorite artists of all time, so I'm really excited to go. If you're interested in going - sign up . I think this one will hit capacity sooner than the one in Chicago, so don't delay. I'll be there: we should try to have a community meetup! Drop...

I've had a few solid entries to my pointless fun Zune swag giveaway contest. I never really told you what you'd win, though: You'll win a tee-shirt (men and women's sizes available). And this jam jacket from our friends at DLO Cool swag, huh!? High-five!? (Cesar goes up for the high-five and . . .*you decide*)

I know what you're thinking: "Cesar, thanks for posting information about Zune . Thanks for trying to answer my questions . And hearing about the launch parties was a lot of fun. . . But isn't it about time you made up another pointless fun Zune swag contest and posted it?" Well, my friend, the answer to that question is yes. Resoundingly. What can you win? Zune S.W.A.G.! (Stuff We All Get)! Anything in the hallways I can find for you. You know, things like stickers, posters, refrigerator magnets...