Los Angeles duo The New Boyz had two things on their minds when they visited our office earlier this week: the latest dance craze "jerkin'" and Instant Messenger. "We love AIM," the "geeked up" teenagers proclaimed as they balanced chatting with BoomBox staff and keeping up with conversations on their Sidekicks. But it's not all play for the stylin' young hip-hop hipsters Ben J and Legacy. After giving us a "jerk" lesson, the pair, who I must say are far from jerks as suggested in their catchy buzz single 'You're a Jerk,' discussed how they used AIM to get all their friends and fans to the set of their video shoot.
The AIM "addicts" didn't rely (solely) on a casting agency to get fellow jerkers and cool Cali kids to the set, instead they simply alerted all their AIM "buddies" of the time, date and location of the 'You're a Jerk' shoot. "We used our away message to let everybody know to come down to the shoot," Ben J explained. Genius!
2nd Annual Roots Picnic
Public Enemy performing at the Roots Picnic at Festival Pier in Philadelphia on June 6, 2009
Scott Weiner, Retna
Public Enemy performing at the Roots Picnic at Festival Pier in Philadelphia on June 6, 2009
Scott Weiner, Retna
?uestlove of the Roots performing at the Roots Picnic at Festival Pier in Philadelphia on June 6, 2009
Scott Weiner, Retna
Kid Cudi performing at the Roots Picnic at Festival Pier in Philadelphia on June 6, 2009
Scott Weiner, Retna
Asher Roth performing at the Roots Picnic at Festival Pier in Philadelphia on June 6, 2009
Scott Weiner, Retna
Asher Roth performing at the Roots Picnic at Festival Pier in Philadelphia on June 6, 2009
Scott Weiner, Retna
Santogold performing at the Roots Picnic at Festival Pier in Philadelphia on June 6, 2009
Scott Weiner, Retna
Santogold performing at the Roots Picnic at Festival Pier in Philadelphia on June 6, 2009
Scott Weiner, Retna
TV On The Radio performing at the Roots Picnic at Festival Pier in Philadelphia on June 6, 2009
Scott Weiner, Retna
TV On The Radio performing at the Roots Picnic at Festival Pier in Philadelphia on June 6, 2009
Scott Weiner, Retna
Can You Guess This Famous Face?
Katy Perry Divorce: With No Prenup How Much Will Russell Walk Away With?
It's Pink!
M.I.A., Fiance Benjamin Bronfman Split, Singer Rarely Sees Son -- Report
Randy Travis Apologizes for Public Intoxication
Josh Powell's Last Words: 'I Am Not Able To Go On Anymore': Report
Alori Joh Dead: Singer and Kendrick Lamar Affiliate Dies at 25
American Heart Month: 17 Celebrities Who Faced Heart Problems
Can You Guess This Famous Face?
Powell 911 Call Released: Cops Declare Investigation Of Missing Mom A Murder Case
It's Madonna!
PHOTOS: Anti-Gay Protesters Getting Pwned
Thudda Boy Dead: Rapper Brondon McDaniel Dies From Gunshot Wound
PHOTO: Miley Cyrus Wears Racy Garter Tights
Chi Cheng Improving: Deftones Bassist Raises Leg After Three Years in Coma
Mia Farrow's Low-Key, Philanthropic Style
The Best And Worst Burgers
PHOTOS: Massive Whale Shark Reeled Into Harbor
Is Social Media Causing The Mystery Illness?
Lacrosse Player Accused Of Killing Ex-Girlfriend Emailed Her 'I Should Have Killed You'
Woolly Mammoth Allegedly Caught On Video In Siberia
Powell Boys Suffered 'Chop Injuries' Before Explosion
Prop 8, California's Same-Sex Marriage Ban, Declared Unconstitutional
Freakish Fossil Upends Ideas About Origins Of Animal Life
Mike 'The Situation' Sorrentino To Housemates: Stop Hinting I'm Gay
WATCH: Rose McGowan, Christie Brinkley & Minka Kelly Stumble On Runway
Werewolf Sisters Are Coated In Hair (PICTURES)
The 10 Biggest Sources Of Salt In Our Diets
WATCH: This Is Your Body On Ramen
Obama's Favorite Day As President?
Post 50 Celebrity Dream Homes on the Market (PHOTOS)
'Dancing With The Stars' Season 14 Dream Casting
PHOTOS: She's Back!
63 Comments