DX News Bits: Kidz In The Hall, Clinton Sparks

Clinton Sparks is ready to expand his Get Familiar series with a mixtape set to drop next month. The mixtape/album touts all new exclusives produced entirely by him, and features everyone from Ludacris to D-Block, Rick Ross, Jim Jones, The Clipse, Cassidy, Juelz Santana, Yung Joc, Kardinall Offishall, Gorilla Zoe, Bun B and Common. It is not yet titled, but it will also feature up and coming artists Sev-One and L.T., which Clinton has been working with, out of his hometown Boston.

"This mixtape will also help you get a little understanding of the direction I'm taking in 2008, so please stay tuned because it's coming, and it's free for all" Clinton told HipHopDX. The mix will be available for free download as soon as he wraps up the finishing touches.

As the Kidz In The Hall prepare to drop their highly anticipated album In The Crowd, they will also joint the Gym Class Heroes on a nationwide tour next month which kicks off in Massachussetts April 1st. Their album has been pushed back to May 13th and it boasts guests appearances from Bun B, Pusha T, Masta Ace, Phonte, and The Cool Kids. Tour dates are below

Apr 1 2008 8:00P
UMass-Lowell Lowell, Massachusetts

Apr 2 2008 8:00P
College of William and Mary Williamsburg, VA

Apr 16 2008 8:00P
University of Missouri-St. Louis St. Louis, MO

Apr 17 2008 8:00P
Wayne State University Detroit, MI

Apr 18 2008 8:00P
Ohio Wesleyan University Delaware, OH Delaware, OH

Apr 19 2008 8:00P
Lock Haven University Lock Haven, PA

Apr 20 2008 8:00P
Millersville University Millersville, PA