While some folks were busy prepared to get wasted for Howard Homecoming, JukeBOX. kicked off the festivities by checking out the artist showcase at U Street Music Hall provided courtesy of 9th Wonder and DC’s own Raheem Devaughn. Many great up and coming artists were featured, including Phil Ade, Thee Tom Hardy, Da Phuture, Rapsody and many more. Check out the pics below (and, as usual, many more pics on our Facebook page).

Two entries from the Slaughterhouse emcee in about 20 minutes (I think…I don’t know). Not mad at all.

Tagged. Definitely feeling the official version better than this.

For those who forget how important Nottz is to Hip-Hop. Tracklisting and download link after the jump.