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Urban bards, gnostic jokesmiths, and one snaggletoothed chanteuse hit the stage howling in season 1 of Russell Simmons' popular HBO showcase, with performances by Dave Chappelle, Jewel, and others. Mos Def hosts. Slammin'!


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Posted Sep 10, 2004 | Published in issue #782-783 Sep 10, 2004 | Order Article Reprints