Our very own Max Glazer toured with Rihanna for the first 3 years of her career and has popped up as a surprise guest DJ at her birthday pretty much every year since. If you know anything about a Federation birthday segment (ask Daddy Rolo) then you know that dubplates are involved. Enjoy this mix as we celebrate the birthday of our favorite pop star. Happy birthday Robyn Rihanna Fenty.

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Last week, Future Fambo stopped by the East Village Radio studio with Pretti Kitti and hilarity ensued. We played some music as well. Enjoy. Please stop by our Federation Invasion page and leave a comment (good or bad, but preferably good). Thanks!

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Kenny Meez takes the Federation Invasion in a one drop direction this week. Rub a dub stylee. Click on the yellow PODCAST button to the right  or CLICK HERE to listen through iTunes. If you enjoy the Federation Invasion Podcast and appreciate the time and effort that goes into it, please feel free to drop a little something in the cup on your way out by donating via PayPal.

Get your hands on a limited edition Federation Sound t-shirt available exclusively at Miss Lily's Variety - 130 West Houston St. (corner of Sullivan). Ask one of their famously friendly employees to help find your size (women's S / men's M, L, XL, XXL). While you're there, you might as well buy a few records or maybe a book, then put your Federation shirt on and head to the cafe for one of Melvin's famous fresh juices and a bite to eat.

Our friend Jasmine Solano is having a birthday party. Max Glazer will be DJing alongside Melo-X and Fresh Direct. Vashtie will be hosting. Wait... What the hell will Jasmine be doing? Come find out.

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How much Showtime riddim is too much? The answer is NOT 53 minutes... at least not when Assassin A.K.A. Agent Sasco is delivering a pretty much non-stop barrage of lyrics from his extensive catalog of hits. Sure there are a few guest appearances, but this mix is all about Sasco and his lyrical prowess. Big up Dr. Dre of Rennaissance on the mix and the Boardhouse family. THIS is dancehall. Check the preview video below.

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Would you care to listen to last week's East Village Radio show? You're in luck!

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Watch this mini-doc about "the last of the true entertainers" - Kardinal Offishall AKA Mr. International AKA Celebrity Face. If you've never seen Kardi perform, you should do so as soon as possible. in the meantime, hit the play button below and get a glimpse into the mind of one of the greatest entertainers of our generation. It's not modest, but it IS true.

Tune in to the 234th episode of the Federation Invasion to hear new riddims like Borrow Clothes (Yard Vybz), Stunt Double (Hot Coffee), Tenement Yard (Di Genius), Riva Stone (DJ Frass), Chune  riddim and more. Click on the yellow PODCAST button to the right  or CLICK HERE to listen through iTunes. If you enjoy the Federation Invasion Podcast and appreciate the time and effort that goes into it, please feel free to drop a little something in the cup on your way out by donating via PayPal.

Come through Saturday (January 14th) for the grand opening of Miss Lily's Variety & Cafe and Melvin's Juice Box. Guaranteed niceness from noon 'til 10pm. Music, food, fashions, vinyl, books and a variety of other things. Big spenders, no pretenders. Click here for a map.