East Village Radio

So I was on my way to meet up with some people the other night, over on 1st St & 1st Avenue when I came across...

After inquiring with the people there about what this was, they gave me some reading info. Apparently, it's a radio station with streamlined broadcasting for the Web. They podcast a diverse array of music and it's innovative stuff like this that I tip my hat off too.

Check it out over at EastVillageRadio.com.

Lil Wayne ft. Jay-Z "Mr. Carter"

Via Highbrid Nation

Personally I liked "Hello Brooklyn 2.o" better. But Just Blaze did his thing on this joint. They need to get Jimmy Carter on the remix.

Random News...

Chrisette Michele graduates...(via Pop Matters)..welcome to the club!

Rupert Murdoch thinks the Dems might win...(via Reuters)...and he likes Obama! Man,you know you're doing something right if even Republicans like you. Of course, I have my own opinion on this article, which I will save for a later date

Ex-press secretary for Bush administration continuing his media blitz...(via NY Daily News)

Crane crash kills one in Manhattan...(via NY Times)

Japan's economy not doing so well...(via BBC)

Bono urging leaders in Africa to help do something about food prices...(via Contact Music)

Wow there are places in NY that have gas for $3.99 a gallon!..(via NY Times)...

Supra's Holiday collection...(via Sneaker Files)...I actually wanted to get the Vaider's a while ago

US army suicides at a record high...(via BBC)

Lakers win Western Conference Finals....(via Reuters)...see now i want the Celtics to win. My reasoning for the NBA Finals this year when it came down to the last four teams was this: If the Celtics win, than I want the Lakers to win (or vice versa); if the Pistons won, than i wanted the Spurs to win (or vice versa). The Lakers & Spurs have a rivalry that goes back to Magic Johnson/Larry Bird era and I think a lot of people want to see these two teams go at it.

Jay-Z Feature Over @ The Corporate Takeover

The good folks over @ The Corporate Takeover posted a great feature on Jay-Z. Accompanying is this timeline of Hov's many business acquisitions. I was surprised @ Carol's Daughter. I usually buy gifts for lady friends from there and had no idea he was an investor. Go check out the feature if you have a chance!

The Internet vs. Time Warner: The New World Order Vs The Old One

Sorry for my lack of updates yesterday...

I had a long day so I figure I share with y'all an article that I found interesting...

The same company that provides me with fast internet is pissed about the recent surge in streamlined videos brought to us by those that have pioneered Web 2.0. Peep the NY Times quote:

The Webcasting trend is not pleasing the large cable operators. Indeed, when Glenn Britt, the chief executive of Time Warner Cable, was asked recently how he feels about the cable networks putting more content online, he said “Guess what? We do mind.”

Webcasting a program the same day it is broadcast, “will erode your other business model,” Mr. Britt said at the Cable Show in New Orleans earlier this month. If this happens, he said, “we have to intervene at some point.”

Alexander Dudley, a Time Warner Cable spokesman, elaborated when I asked him about Viacom’s move to Webcast full episodes of “The Daily Show.”

“They can’t have it both ways,” he said. “If they put content they ask cable companies to pay for online for free, they are making it less valuable and we should be expected to pay less for it.”

Click here for the article.

This is eerily reminiscent to opinions held by Doug Morris, CEO of Universal Music Group, on file-sharing. Needless to say the corporate suits are PO'd.

I can't blame them. I know some people could care less, but I try to be sympathetic towards the other side. After all, I do know people employed by Time Warner, and the reality is they keep food on their employee's tables. I know this wasn't exactly the sentiment you were hoping to hear from someone called "Yellow Rebel" but I never said I was an uber-liberal.

The corporations are scared. Advancements made in this field represent something new and different, and it only makes it more apparent to them that the structure of business that they are accustomed to will have to change. More than likely Time Warner will make some type of push to halt the streamlining videos, although there will be countless hacks that will uproot it somehow. If you go on to YouTube, any video uploaded by the Universal Music Group has their embed disabled. They're afraid of us bloggers using their copyrighted material.

When I read about this strong distaste that these corporations have towards the new-fandangled media outlets that have been provided by the world wide web, I think back to something that one of my college professors once spoke about. He noted that the public school system in NYC wasn't necessary created out of this altruistic need to educate the city youth--it was created partly out of fear by those who were in power.

Around the time that the public school system was established, New York City had welcomed in immigrants from European countries. It wasn't long before these immigrants had children and the powers that be in NYC had a new task: integrate the children of these immigrants. If your interested, click here for a site that has a paper posted about this subject.

My point in all of this is that in due time, the powers that be (eg. the corporations...or 'The Man' for all of you staunch revolutionaries) will decide to integrate this technology in a way that will help maintain their power and influence. Or better yet, offer job opportunities to the same individuals uprooting the system.

Visually Bloggable

RZA "You Can't Stop Me Now" Video. Via 2DopeBoyz. Ahhh, I'm surprised Inspectah Deck wasn't in this. I'll be honest, I thought the video was gonna be a bit crazier, but I still thought it was cool nonetheless. I was driving and I heard them playing this song on the radio, and was happy to hear it.


Purpacet from jeff on Vimeo.

New from Its The Real. I really think these guys have one of the best niches in Hip-Hop blog history.



Step Brothers trailer via Ldn X 10

Lil Wayne Goes Off On Mixtape DJ's

So I get this email from Foundation Mag about this...

Apparently, during a recent interview, Dwayne Carter felt like taking a massive size dump on mixtape DJ's. Since this will probably be making it's way around the blog-o-sphere in no time, I figure I share it with whoever frequents this blog. As many will probably note, Dwayne has released craploads of mixtapes himself which has caused the good folks over @ Foundation to raise the pejorative eye brow. Promethazine is a helluva drug.

KRS-One & DJ Premier Added To Brooklyn Hip Hop Festival 2008

The Brooklyn Hip-Hop Festival is proud to announce the addition of
KRS ONE and DJ Premier to the 2008 lineup! These two living legends will join Brooklyn's own Buckshot on stage on July 12th at Empire-Fulton Ferry State Park.

Following in the tradition of Brand Nubian, Big Daddy Kane and Ghostface, KRS ONE will headline this year festivities. Widely recognized as one of the greatest MC's of all time KRS ONE recently celebrated 20 years in the game. From 'Criminal Minded' to 'By Any Means Necessary' to 'Return of the Boom Bap' KRS has been Hip-Hop's constant spiritual and philosophical leader. It will be an honor and a privilege to host the Blastmaster this year.

DJ Premier is quite simply a Hip-Hop super hero. He is without a doubt the most talented, down to earth, real producer or artist you can find. Along with KRS Premier has been a pillar for our culture since Gangstarr's 'Step In the Arena.' Primo has rocked with DITC, Biggie, Nas, MOP, Common, Jay, Mos, Rakim, and on on. Quite simply Primo is the man.

Via Brooklyn Bodega

So the other day I left an entry titled simply "The Preview" with this image of Kris & Primo. Since I got the thumbs up from the Bodega, I figure I show y'all what I was referring to. Although I don't always agree with some of the stuff KRS-One says, I think his music still has both resonance and relevance. And of course I'm happy to see one of my favorite producers/DJ's there to do a set.

On a more serious note the Brooklyn Hip Hop Festival needs your help! If you can please donate over at the Brooklyn Bodega. If you do, please notify me (whether it be comment or email) and I'll be sure to give you, your blog (or Myspace, or any assorted site you are affiliated with) a shout out (so long as your cool with it). Straight up--just one long blog post in July, around the time of the Festival, dedicated to those that have contributed. The BHF has been around for roughly four years and it has been such a great outlet for the positive Hip-Hop/ Souls acts in not only NYC but from all over the country. Also, tickets can be found at Fat Beats NYC located at 406 Avenue of the Americas # 2 (6th Ave bet 8th and 9th Streets).

Nas Independence Day Coming Soon

So I went and logged onto NasIndependenceDay.com again, and they've updated it! Although, still under construction there is a widget available for those interested. I know the screening for the video is supposed to take place sometime this week.

Bow World...

I've on occasion been asked that if I could work with any rapper, who would it be. I've at times falter at the question (even in front of A&R's!), but after much thought and deliberation, I realized that if there was any artist that I had the opportunity to work with and funnel ideas to it would be this guy:

Many of you are probably reeling, wonder why I would chose such an abhorred act. But let me reason with you. Shad Moss (or Bow Wow) is due for a musical/image revamp. Again. He established some years ago that he was no longer Lil Bow Wow, but Bow Wow. But he's my age and still rapping about your standard fare gloss that your average corner rapper in downtown BK will rap about but more than likely will never see.

Shad has something that a lot of artists don't: Experience. In his case, experience doesn't make for him being a better emcee or artist, but he definitely knows how to rap and he's developed his ability to construct songs that sell. Plus, he knows the ins and outs of the major label world with his 10+ years dealing with music.

So Shad if you're reading this I think it would be in your best interest to do the following:

-Have a nervous breakdown on 106 and Park
-Have your publicist organize a press conference where you explain that you've had a spiritual awakening. "I no longer want to record the same type of music" you will say.
-Travel the world--more specifically, travel third world countries, where the poverty, injustice, classism/racism and shear brutality opens your eyes to this often neglected reality
-Grow dreadlocks (optional)
-come back to the states and record your latest album...Bow World (or some type of album title that sums up the theme of record)
-reconfigure your rhymes style and begin making socio-political rap songs much in the same vein as Blackstar, The Roots or any Okayplayer-affiliated act that is unanimously brought in conversation when discussing "real hip-hop" with hipsters...
-....but make sure to have 2-3 songs that will be viable singles (one will be an ode to females)
-collaborate with the aforementioned Okayplayer act
-go on a media blitz to convince the world you are now "enlightened"

I mean really Shad, what do you have to lose? You're already rich. And heck, you can have your publicist spin your world trip into something positive that'll have all of the righteous cats raising their (right) fists:

"Similar to when Malcolm visited the Islamic holyland of Mecca, Shad Moss aka Bow Wow took a trip across the globe which unveiled the harsh realities of life outside of the US, hereby changing him and influencing him to record his latest artistic effort, Bow World."

So where did this brain fart of a post come from? Well I found out on Highbrid Nation that Shad Moss is retiring from rap and focusing on his acting career. Of course this decision comes after appearing in such highly ranked movies such as Like Mike, The Fast & The Furious: Tokyo Drift, and All About The Benjamins.

So Shad, if you ever decide to record again (which given your track record for movies), heed these words.

Random News...

8 wounded in Harlem...(via NY Times)...this was really crazy. I was over there the night before, literally that same block as the one pictured, heading towards the train station.

2 killed in the Bronx...(via NY Daily News)

Israel has 150 nuclear weapons according to Jimmy Carter...(via BBC)

LA Times reviews Usher and Al Green's new album...(via LA Times)...Both albums are in stores today

Pollution warning issued in China...(via Reuters)

Solar-powered Ipods...(via Eco Geek)...sounds interesting. Now all we need is some solar-powered cars...

Paul McCartney gets props from Yale...(via Billboard)

80,000 must be evacuated in China in fear of floodwater...(via NY Daily News)

Iran's nuclear power is an issue of concern for the IAEA...(via NY Times)

Google & Microsoft keep computers 'putin'...(via The Economist)...a very detailed article, it deals with data centers, which are essentially the heart of every network.

The Ruler Is Back

Is anyone else happy that Slick Rick was finally granted a pardon? His case has remained in litigation hell for years, and it's kind of good hearing that this was all finally taken care of recently.

The Preview...

Major announcement coming soon...

Shows To Look Out For...

Hey! It's the summer time and what summer in the city wouldn't be complete with shows to go to. Aside from the ones I've already blogged about, here are some more worth checking out....

Raekwon & Cappadonna @ BB Kings Bar & Grill, June 19, 2008. Click here for info.




Also June 25, 2008 Talib Kweli & Friends "Rock To Save Darfur"@ B.B. King's Bar & Grill in Times Square on June 25, 2008. Click here to buy tix.




Chrisette Michele & Raheem Devaughn are doing a gig together on June 10, 2008 @ the Filmore New York @ Irving Plaza. Click here for more info.




This looks interesting. I imagine the grown & sexy crowd would be in the house for this. Chaka Khan and Musiq Soulchild @ Nokia Theatre August 12, 2008. Click here for more info.

Wale-W.A.L.E.D.A.N.C.E Video

Via OnSmash (props to NahRight). I actually like some of Wale's material. He's not a bad artist. I put him up there with Jay Electronica (both graced different covers of URB magazine in the last year or so I believe). This utilizes that Justice song that you hear every now and then.

Audibly Bloggable!

Hey guys..for your listening pleasure....

Common ft. Pharrell "Universal Mind Control" via 2 Dope Boyz. I'm not even going to front, this song is funky. Of course for the purists, this is a far cry from "I Used To Love HER". As a matter of fact, one can make the argument that it's songs like this that contributed to the Lonnie of old to make songs like "I Used To Love HER".




Immortal Technique "Parole". IT made my Random News earlier so I figure it was appropriate to post this song. Be warned, Technique is an angry man. Song via Highbrid Nation.




Charles Hamilton "Brooklyn Girls". Via Ldn x 10. Here's one from new jack Charles Hamilton who's currently signed to Interscope. Cheers to all of the Brooklyn girls! I'm sure this is an ample salute to them.




Kenna ft. Lupe Fiasco "Say Goodbye To Love" Remix. Via We Do It Right. This song I like. Both artists did their thing on this.

Godson Whatup!

Via the link you see in the pic. Is it a sign? Could Nas be telling us something? I found about this via the flier for the screening of the Three 21 Media produced video "Be A N----- Too". I'd post the flier up, but it's kind of graphic so click the link if you want to check it out, but don't say you haven't been warned.

Props to On Smash & Miss Info.

Random News...

Looks like there's a lot of bad bad stuff in regards to the economy, but then again what were we expecting...

Tryin' to bring the 80's back...that's okay it where they made me at...(via AM NY)

Barnes & Nobles loses $2.2 million...(via Reuters)

Price of oil rose again, and then went back down...(via NY Times)...I'm really curious as to how this oil stock exchange works. At the same time I REALLY wish a company would hurry up and develop an alternative fuel resource. I wish I would've majored in that field of engineering. Or at least had some type of basic training on the high school level.

Spike Lee making a Michael Jordan documentary...(via Wooohah!)...I'm surprised this didn't happen 10 years ago. I wonder what made Spike want to do it now? Well, aside from a nice (Nike) check...

Immortal Technique has an essay competition for HS students...(via Hip Hop DX)...if you're not up on Immortal Technique please check him out. Although I can't bump his music 24/7 I give him credit for what he does and hopes to fulfill with his music...

Yellow Rebel & Video Vixon make the Liberator...(via The Liberator Blog)...wooohoo!

Digital Badu...(via Apple)...

Trouble in Crown Heights...(via NY Times)...

I Dare You....

...to buy & wear this shirt

Click here to purchase

Happy Belated Birthday To Yuri Kochiyama & Malcolm X

I am such a jerk for not knowing this. I stumbled upon this article @ Angry Asian Male and felt so dumb for being 4 days late. Peep the quote from Inside The Bay Area:

Kochiyama is most well known as the woman who cradled Malcolm X in her lap after he was shot Feb. 21, 1965, during a speech at the Audubon Ballroom in New York City.

"I wanted to get up to where Malcolm was," explained Kochiyama, who was in the audience that day. "I sort of put his head in my lap, praying and hoping that he was still alive."

That moment of Kochiyama cradling the revolutionary leader was captured in a Life magazine photo.

Kochiyama, who shares the same birthday as Malcolm X and another revolutionary, Ho Chi Minh, is still an activist today.

The walls of her studio apartment in a senior housing complex near downtown Oakland are covered with political posters and signs that say "Free Mumia," "Free Palestine," and "Impeach Bush" alongside family photos, many showing interracial relationships.

Her desk and bed are covered with folders and leaflets and letters - lots of letters. She corresponds with more than 200 political prisoners in the United States, many black activists. "I can never catch up," she says.

I was already late with Malcolm's B-day but since Professor P had already done something over at OTWB, I was like 'let me not re-hash'. But I missed out on this, and since this is a date of birth for not one but TWO central figures in history I really take the L. So I'm sorry Mr. Shabazz and Ms. Kochiyama, this ones for y'all. Malcolm is a legendary figure who's autobiography was one of the most compelling books I've ever read. Ms. Kochiyama was a yellow rebel long before I was. Peace.

Weekend Planner: More Events...

I know I already posted the K-Salaam & Beatnick thing but there are some other events that I saw that I thought were noteworthy...



This takes place on Friday. The Readnex Poetry Squad are trying to get their money right for their upcoming tour. Yeah $30 is a lot, but the keyword is "suggested donation". Now provided they do get their money right then they.....




Via Fusicology. I went to this event way back in January, and I must say, they play some dope music. If you're not doing anything on Saturday night definitely come check this out. Between this and the other one, I'll more than likely go to this one. Not trying to play the Readnex or nothing, but traveling to the Bronx can get kind of hectic on Friday nights.

And for all of the ladies I saw this on Moodz01 blog:



You have to go here to get all of the details

Visually Bloggable

Aiight, so here's the random videos I've found for your viewing pleasure....

Via OnSmash. Kanye & Lonnie come through for DJ Reflex

Via Flow TV. Dante talks about the clothing line 2 Black Guys



Usher "Moving Mountains" video. Via World Star Hip Hop. Although technically not a Hip-Hop video, this ones for the ladies.



Estelle @ the Kidz In The Hall Release Party. Via Mikey Fresh

Saigon Says Thank You And You're (Not) Welcome To Atlantic

So by now many of you that follow the music industry have already heard that Saigon has left Atlantic Records. I found out through Sickamore's blog and really wasn't that surprised. The man was on Entourage, Rap City and has had features in TIME Magazine. He was literally co-signed by everybody but his label. He even ponders whether or not the treatment (or lack thereof) he received from his label was due to "systematic racism". Peep the quote:

Goodbye Atlantic Records, I dont know if it was systematic racism or the fact they didnt think they could break an artist with validity in his music who cares about the future of black children, but I guess we'll never know will we...

Of course this quote got me thinking "It's racism...it's always racism", but the reality is what Saigon faced was probably more on the lines of bureaucracy. Professor P is an adamant believer in what Max Webe wrote about, which in essence is the idea that bureaucracy is the greatest roadblock to social change. Sadly, bureaucracy is something that we have to put up with and it's more than likely never going to change. Bureaucracy is an institutional factor and when framed in a particular way, can be mistaken for the type of racism Saigon was concerned with.

Since reading his entry, I feel more and more obligated to write an entry explaining my whole "It's racism...it's always racism" mantra. For now enjoy some new music by Sai-giddy (via Highbrid Nation):

IT'S RACISM....IT'S ALWAYS RACISM: SANTOGOLD LABELED A HIP-HOP ACT

So I was perusing Soul Bounce and came across this:

Word has it that Santi White a/k/a Santogold was upset at being called a "hip hop artist." This is understandable because she most certainly is not one. She has admitted that her current incarnation as Santogold is one of a pop singer, very much unlike the persona she had while fronting punk/ska band Stiffed.

The report came to Soul Bounce through NME by way of The Lipster.

In The Lipster article Santogold is quoted as saying the following:

"It's racist (laughs). It's totally racist. Everyone is just so shocked that I don't like R&B. Why does R&B keep coming into my interviews? It's pissing me off. I didn't grow up as a big fan of R&B and, like, what is the big shocker? It's stupid. In the beginning I thought that was funny. I'm an 'MC', I'm a 'soul singer', I'm a 'dance hybrid artist'. And some guy said I looked like Kelly Rowland!"

Siggghhh...on a scale of one to ten this ranks relatively low on my racism scale (yes there's a scale and there are some incidents that rank very highly in case you were wondering). But I understand Santogold's frustration. I listened to the album and I agree--she's not a Hip-Hop/R&B or any other genre used to pigeon-hole Black music artists. Although it didn't exactly strike me as a pop album (is avant-garde a genre? how about "art student"? Retro-pop perhap? Nu-wave, indie, retro-pop? ), it's far, far, far, far from a rap album. There's another singer who I feel gets mislabeled as and R&B act that needs to be addressed...

Now Rihanna...she's DEFINITELY a POP act. Calling her an R&B act does injustice to the likes of Chrisette Michele, Mary J. Blige, Diana Ross, and any of the female singers whose voices have more than one vocal range. Sadly, many of those singers have been pigeon-holed as "Neo-Soul".

Not that Rihanna can't sing, but she doesn't sing in the style that I would consider R&B. Sure, she has a few love songs, but most of her music is designed for parties (she did have the 2007 summer anthem) and I haven't really heard her carry a note like say Amy Winehouse (who gets tagged with being s neo-soul act or a pop act depending on which crowd you hang around).

Of course maybe my expectation is too high for people to get this, but sometimes you have to put these things under the microscope. I hope those that mis-labeled Santogold's music put things under that same microscope as well.

For Your Viewing Pleasure: Visually Bloggable

As you can tell by my recent posts, I'm trying to switch it up with the entry titles. I guess "Random" everything gets kind of redundant. "Random Music" is going to be called "Audibly Bloggable". For now here's the video version "Visually Bloggable".

Here's the video preview for RZA's "You Can't Stop Me Now"....



Via OnSmash. Oh man this preview gets me so hype--just this alone represents exactly what this blog is (partly) about: Wu Tang Clan, Batman homages, and slick Asian innuendo. Need I say more?




Via World Star Hip-Hop. Normally I'm not for posting stuff from CNN, but I since I have Haitian friends and the segment is about Wyclef helping Haiti, I figure I make an exception.



Hov @ the NBA Draft. Via Chocolate City Web.

K-Salaam & Beatnick @ Midway in NYC

Memorial Day Weekend. Anyone else interested?

Make sure to d/l that mixtape!

Random News....

40,000 dead and 5 million homeless in China...(via USA Today)

Violence in South Africa aimed at immigrants...(via NY Times)....this is a pretty serious issue

Knicks more interested in LJ than '08 draft...(via AM NY)...Aright, it's not as cut and dry as I stated, but if you read the article, the writer makes a good point. I mean the very fact that they're focusing on acquiring Lebron James of all ideas (which won't even be possible until 2010) isn't exactly a good one. I really feel that building up the team with more defensive players would do them justice (anyone else want to see Artest play for NY?). You know maybe it wasn't that great of an idea to root for the Celtics...

Malnutrition in Ethiopia may hit the millions...(via BBC)

Mike Piazza says thank you and you're welcome...(via NY Daily News)

Microsoft & Yahoo! redux...(via TIME)

World's richest man endorses Obama...(via Yahoo!)...see that's the type of cosign I want to see

Huffington Post writer explains why Bush should be prosecuted...(via Huffington Post)

Hey the new Nas album might still keep the same title!!!!...(via TMZ by way of OnSmash)

More Rebel Music

Fresh off his recent John Kerry move, this track decides to leak:



Via Miss Info. I still think he's going to change the album title again. Nas is bit more creative than to just self-title an album. There's definitely some loopholes he can use to get the same effect (eg. calling it The N-Word, spelling it backwards ala NWA, leaving six blank spaces, etc)



Usher ft. Jay-Z "Best Thing". Via Nah Right. I like this more than this song.



Raekwon ft. Ghostface Killah "The Jihad". Via Highbrid Nation. I heard this last week and it was titled as "Necro". Either way, I think this is a return to form for the Chef.

Random Videos For Your Viewing Pleasure

License II Trill from jeff on Vimeo.

New from Its The Real. Jeff & ER know who's ill...Bun B that's who.



Consequence with Puff. I still call him Puff. When my uncle bought my brother and I No Way Out, he was Puff. And not until my uncle buys us an album by Diddy will he be referred to as Diddy (or so long as I remember that brain fart of a statement).



Lupe @ SOB's last week.



Video Vixon & I out in Crown Heights.



Jay Smooth once again provoking thought.

Nas Changes Album Title

I just read something over @Nah Right that Nas pulled a John Kerry on his upcoming album title. You can more @ Entertainment Weekly.

Like I've stated in the past, I think his best move is to title his album The N-Word. That way it'd be a reference to not only the "word" but his name as well.



Related news: Nas thinks Jay Electronica is dope...(via MTV)

Idle Warship ft. Chester French "Fall Back" Video

A few days ago I posted the track "Fall Back" from Idle Warship (Talib Kweli + Res). I recently found the video. Props to Hip Hop Is Read. Although not a serious video, whoever did this must've had some time on their hands.

John McCain: 2 Real For TV

Another video from the good folks over @ Brave New Films. As you can see there's a website called The Real John McCain that may be of some interest to folks.

Joints & Jams: Random Rebel Music

Ah now that I got the Janelle Monae stuff, let's see what else I have in store...

So I was on Sickamore's blog and I saw the video for this song....

Maino "Hi Haters". Sure you're probably all cringing right now like 'why rebel? why?' But give it a few days, you will be nodding your heads to this @ work. I'm sure you all felt the same way about "Paper Touchin'" @ some point.

Here's a track from my man Faro-Z from BK



It's Faro-Z spitting over the old Pharcdye beat. Video Vixon and I went to see him host a little mic session out in BK this past weekend.

Here's a track from the homey K-Salaam....



It's off the NY Is Burning Mixtape which I posted a few days ago. DEFINITELY CHECK IT OUT! It's not your standard Hip-Hop mixtape that's shoved in your face by some guy on 34th St. (while you're on your way to Dr Jay's) or Times Square (in front of the Virgin Megastore). K-Salaam and his right hand man Beatnick utilize mostly roots reggae acts. They remix songs as well as make produce original tracks. It also features the Trey Songz joint I posted some time ago.

Ah and here's where you guys will be most proud of me...







These songs were taken off of the mixtape for the movie The Project which I mentioned in another post. This mixtape is actually aiight if you're into street rappers with your standard talk of guns, drugs, women, & money (or how I like to call them--the 4 new elements of Hip-Hop). That Dizzee Rascal track with UGK is straight heat though. I was never into Dizzee Rascal like that, but after hearing this I may want to check for more stuff from him. Check out the mixtape here.

Janelle Monae @ The Highline Ballroom NYC

So I FINALLY found out how to Bluetooth my videos. I probably didn't need to go out & buy the Sandisk, but I imagine the extra gig will come in handy on the phone.

So first here are the pics...

Of course Puff was there...

Okay so now the videos. After I uploaded the files after the Bluetooth exchange, the audio wasn't coming out. So, I had to convert the files into Quicktime files and then upload them. There's audio but it's very garbled (due to the all the screaming, load instruments playing and the singing). I hope you all still enjoy...

Ms. Monae you did your thing that night. I sincerely hope your career takes off. I should have a review of this performance over at the Bodega in a few days....

Celtics Advance To Eastern Conference Finals

So the Celtics did it. They overcame Lebron James and the Cavs in an epic 7 game series. The Celtics haven't been to the Eastern Conference Finals since 2002. I know for many, you may find it strange that I would root for the Celtics, but since the Nets didn't make it and acquiring such a solid roster, I had to applaud.

But really my interest isn't in them winning so much as my interest in the Cavs losing. I hope the loss fuels more rumors of this guy...



...coming to play for the NJ (or NY) Nets.




PS. Janelle Monae @ the Highline Ballroom 5/15 coming a little bit...

New Dark Knight Poster!

Via First Showing. Need I say anything else?

Random Videos....

While I make the mad scramble to figure out how I'm going to pull these Janelle Monae videos off of my phone, I figure I entertain you with these....

KANYE SAVES THE WORLD. from Bobby Hundreds on Vimeo.

Kanye Performance @ the G-Shock party. Via NahRight (with props to illroots & The Hundreds). G-Shocks are dope, but I really want to cop a Nixon. And when I sort of make it, I'm upgrading to Bulova. Right now Kenneth Cole is my watch of choice.



DJ Premier @ Sputnik.

Playoff Preview: May 18th


NBA Playoff Preview via NBA on Myspace

New K-Salaam & Beatnick Mixtape/Street Album "New York Is Burning"

Free album folks! Click HERE for it!

Arggghhh!! pt. 2

So I got all of these pics and video footage of Janelle Monae's performance last night and I can't upload them due to the size. I'm trying to figure out how to solve this problem. I'll probably make a trip to the Sprint store later to see what I can do. This is really frustrating. So if anyone was dying to see these pics & footage you might have to wait until later or until the weekend. My bad. I should've been prepared and brought my digital camera.

On the bright side at least the Spurs won last night.

Oh and by the way--shout outs to all of the people I met last night. Y'all know who y'all are.

Just Getting In....

Yo I just got in from the Janelle Monae showcase at the Highline Ballroom. Real talk, she tore it down. I was dolo but I actually met some cool people while I was there (they know who they are). Video Vixon couldn't be there to get it on, well, video. The rest of the crew was busy. While I was on line, I had to sign a release form, so I'm guessing I'll be on TV or something next week. Anyhow, provided that my Centro feels like allowing me to send videos to my email, I'll try and have some footage and all up by tomorrow morning.

Janelle Monae @ Highline Ballroom Tonight!

So I just found out about this:

May 15,2008

21+

Concert starts @ 8PM
Doors open @ 7 PM


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Bad Boy Entertainment Invites You to...
A Very Special Janelle Monae Showcase

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This showcase is being taped for Diddy's new reality show, "I Want to Work for Diddy," so come out and REPRESENT! Janelle Monae myspace
Atlantic Records homepage

Via Highline Ballroom site.

Random News...

John McCain wants bipartisanship...(via TIME)

With 6 months before the next election, Republicans finally come to their sense...(via NY Times)

50,000 dead in China????...(via BBC)

Europe battles China over influence in Africa...(via All Africa)...I hope people are paying attention to all of this

John Edwards endorses Obama...(via CNBC)...not that this is surprising or anything. Neurotic Neuron and I once talked about the underwhelming-ness politicians endorsing other politicians in the same party. It's like when star rappers put their "mans and 'em on" on--what did you expect?

NASA builds machine that turns urine into water...(via Reuters)...


Goosebumps movie...(via Entertainment Weekly)...all the late 80's babies will remember Goosebumps

Gang leader sentenced for threatening police on internet...(via AM NY)...I'm anticipating this will be on a Smack DVD in the near future...

It's racism, it's always racism: Racist t-shirt goes @ Obama...(via Highbrid Nation)...this really is a travesty...

Rebels in North India kill 14 people...(via BBC)

Details on the next revolutionary Apple product emerge...(via Computer World)

The corporate takeover: CBS buys CNet...(via The Hollywood Reporter)

M1 @ Rock Against Racism 2008

I know Rock Against Racism 2008 was weeks ago, but Video Vixon ain't get a chance to upload his footage until recently. Check it out. Enjoy. Comment.

I noticed Stic.man isn't on the road as much with M1 (them two would be the group known to many as Dead Prez). I guess Stic is too busy producing songs for Nas.

Joints & Jams: Some More Random Rebel Music

So I felt like summarizing all of the joints that I've seen pop up on the 'Net in one convenient post.

NERD ft. Kanye West, Lupe Fiasco, & Pusha T "Everybody Nose" Remix. Via Mixtape Maestro



Lil Wayne ft. Kanye West "Lollipop" Remix. Is this like a "Barry Bonds" sequel? Kanye once again incorporates the usage of the voice synthesizer (just like with the track he did recently with Young Jeezy). Via Nah Right



Idle Warship (Talib Kweli & Res) ft. Chester French "Fall Back". Via Ldn X 10



Readnex Poetry Squad "Wade". This song is far from new. It's actually about 2 years old but since this group is reportedly going on tour this Summer, I figure I share. I actually went to school with some of the cats in this group. Check Debefore Records for info on the tour. Or check out their Myspace for more music.

Random Videos...

Kidz In The Hall. Promoting their new album



Nas w/ OnSmash



Skyzoo "Necessary Evils" video. Via Kings County Cinema.




Trailer for the Igor movie. Via Bloody Disgusting TV

Random News...

Death toll in China quickly rising...(Yahoo!)...everything about this is crazy

Play about life in Washington Heights gets 13 Tony Award nominations...(via The Hollywood Reporter)...I actually wanted to check out this play. Definitely a good look. Ta-toe!

Nissan making a green move by 2010...(via NY Times)...well at least that's how they're going to spin it. I'm all for moving towards electric cars or hybrid technology, but the question I wonder is if it's any more or less environmentally safe than the cars now. I guess I have to do more research into it. I'd expect that we'd be paying more for these cars in the beginning. Any new technology typically costs more when first introduced. For example, Blu-Ray discs maybe pricey now, but give it 5-7 years things will change. If enough people buy into electric powered cars or hybrid cars, eventually the price will go down (at least that's whats expected). I'm waiting for the day gas powered cars become rarities. of course I'll probably be dead or close to death by then, but it's an interesting thought. The question then becomes, how do we move away from gas and oil reliance in buildings and homes (after all, cars aren't the only things powered by these two fuels). I once stated that investing in a alternative fuel engineering company would be a pretty wise decision in the future, but it now becomes even more so apparent. Of course every building, every house that uses oil for heat would need to have their infrastructure changed to accommodate this new technology. Okay I'm going off on a tangent, let me move on to the next bit of news...

Immigrants in NYC having a smoother transition than immigrants from 100 years ago...(via AM NY)...this isn't exactly surprising. NYC has pushed to accommodate all types of ethnic groups, with some neighborhoods so thick in ethnic solidarity, that it wouldn't be wise not too (at least not compared to a century ago). Plus with the digital age that we live in, there's niche media for a variety of groups. There are free Korean newspapers handed out before you enter the 7 train in Flushing (and they're posted right next to the free metro & AM NY paper guys). Keep in mind that this research is being done by a conservative think tank...

Hewlett Packards recent corporate takeover gives them a boost...(via Reuters)...of course this is a preliminary report. It's still kind of crazy. Didn't they just finish the deal yesterday?

Vote for best movie trailer of the year...(via USA Today)...y'all already know what I'm voting for...

Happy Birthday Stevie!...(via Soul Bounce)...

A-Rod to miss subway series and Igawa pulled from the Yankees rotation...(via AM NY)...

Remy Martin sentenced to 8 years...(via Miss Info)...Wow I certainly wasn't expecting 8...

Sprint addressing loss of customers @ annual shareholders meeting...(via Reuters)...oh man they should soooo let me be there. I would definitely give them a piece of my mind.

Kidz In The Hall 'The In Crowd' In Stores Today

Just a reminder to folks The In Crowd is in stores today. In celebration here are some Kidz In The Hall tracks that I posted for the album:









Here's a video of KIH @ Webster with El-P performing the remix that he did of the song "Drivin' Down The Block" (via Grand Good):



And next Tuesday the duo will be @ SOB's:

IT'S RACISM/SEXISM/BIGOTRY...IT'S ALWAYS---Guys It's Neo-Conservatism

Found this on YouTube, via the Brave New Films YouTube page. You can see more either on YouTube or at Fox Attacks. Like I've mentioned before, I was a Media & Comm major in school, so stuff that's media-related picks my interest.

Lack of Updates/Random Videos

My bad for the lack of updates these last few days. I've been all over the place--between working, blogging and holding down these extra spots as a part-time journalist/interviewer and intern (yes I intern in addition to work full-time...and no it's not the same thing). So forgive me if you don't see (as Da Vinci likes to put it), the "76 posts a day" which you normally see (which is really more like 3-4, but whatever). Not that anyone really cares, but just an explanation in case you find yourself saying "Yo why this dude don't be coming through as much?". So to keep you pacified here are some videos.

DJ Clue Interviews Nas. Via OnSmash (Props to Nah Right). QUEENS IS IN THE HOUSE!



X-Files: I Want To Believe trailer via IGN. Props to First Showing. Movie doesn't look all that bad but to be frank they're like 8 years late with this movie. X-Files was perhaps one of the best TV shows of the 90's. After the first movie, the show didn't have quite the same appeal anymore. For those that remember the 90's the movie rings a bell replete with alien conspiracies, parasitic humanoid creatures and your assorted medley of vampires, witches and the occult. Towards the end the show got kind of aimless (especially after David Duchovny left for one of the seasons). So with that all said, I can't say I'm too gung-ho about this movie. Plus the title is mad extra


Living Room DipSet from jeff on Vimeo.

New vid from Its The Real.

Random News...

Major earthquake shakes China...(via Shanghaiist)

Cablevision beats Rupert Murdoch...(via NY Times)...looks like Newsday has another corporation to call boss...

A step towards change @ Crenshaw High School...(via LA Times)...

Illegal immigrants held captive by smugglers...(via USA Today)

Google's version of Facebook-ing the 'Net...(via TIME)...the implications for something like this are huge. Google will be allowing people to add applications to their websites (that's if the response to all of the testing runs smoothly).

Zimbabwean newspaper website shutdown by hackers...(via Reuters)

Yet another rumored Apple device that will probably once again revolutionize the way we live in the 21st Century...(via Mac Daily News)

Hugo makes another major nationalization move...(via BBC)

Pic from the set of the Biggie movie...(via Wooohah!)

Spiked school food in Russia...(via Ananova)

Apple stock may skyrocket if IPhone deal goes through...(via MacNN)

Kidz In The Hall ft. Phonte "Paper Trail"

Via LdnX10. Another track off of The In Crowd. In stores tomorrow.

Happy Mother's Day!

Here's your standard fair Mother's Day Tribute...

Gnarls Barkley "Going On" Video

Via OnSmash.

I know I been fronting on Gnarls Barkley. Given their style of music, many would assume that I would be repping for there music, and without question, I respect what they do. I enjoy their work, but for whatever reason, I'm not hooked like some people are. I actually bought my father a copy of their St. Elsewhere album since he really enjoyed "Crazy". I put this song up because I peeped it on OS and was like "hey this song is cool."

NBA Finals...

Playoff Preview: May 10th


Via Myspace TV. Anyone else want the Celtics to succeed?

Star Wars "Clone Wars" Trailer!

Clone Wars Trailer
Uploaded by BlueHarvest

I first peeped this @ First Showing. If you check it out over there you'll find that they have a better streamlined version. I couldn't find an embeddable version on YouTube, but I did on Daily Motion.

What do y'all think? I actually wanna check this out.

New X-Men Cartoon!

I peeped this over @ Mr. Smith Feels. You can peep more info over @ Marvel. The animation and the illustration looks great!

Yellow Rebel Made Easy: A Summary of Everything That Picked My Interest In The Blogosphere (Random Everything)

Here's what I was trying to post yesterday. Read my last post for an explanation why I wasn't able to post it.

I peeped this preview for this upcoming movie The Project on Miss Info's blog...



I believe this movie is an indie flick. What makes so personal (for me @ least) is that my brother's a hipster filmmaker who isn't a far cry from those dudes in the movie. A lot of y'all are probably shocked (except for the cast of bloggers who know me), but the reality is, we are two different people. What I find most interesting about these hipster filmmaker types is that they're like artsy anthropologists with cameras. They're not about fixing the problems that they are filming, but more concerned about presenting the film in a stylized manner. And they'll use the people within the community to do just that. Case in point, my brother won't stick around to get a feel for the community in East Flatbush, but he sure as hell has no problem asking me to ask my friends (yes, you read that correctly--he'll ask ME to ASK my friends), if he can film in their "'hood." And then promptly get nervous about leaving his Ipod in the car.

It's mutually beneficial though. My brother gets his film; my friends get their faces in a student project that will be played at film festivals or competitions. He's undeniably a talented director. But he's also a hipster.



This video is great. It's from rapper Consequences channel. I know y'all are going to hate me for this, but that song Khaled is playing...it's fire (it's the "We Takin Over"/"I'm So Hood" for Summer of '08). I'm surprised Akon still got shine after that whole expose thing. Boosie does his ish. Since last summer, Boosie's been one of my favorite new Southern acts. Expect that to be bumping out of my car @ least once this summer. As a matter of fact, here's the song streamlined for y'all to enjoy (via Ldnx10)...

Here's this new Nappy Roots track (via We Do It Right). I heard this through XXL's website, but couldn't find it anywhere. I'm feeling the vibe on this track.

And here's the El-P remix of "Drivin' Down The Block" which passed throughout the blog-o-sphere recently.

Hopefully I'll have more stuff later...

Arggghhh!!

I'm getting frustrated over here because I can't put up what I want to post. It was slow day, and not as many updates as there usually is (I guess because its waning down to the end of the week). But my internet is acting kind of slow (I do have a lot of tabs open though), Imeem won't let me streamline the stuff I want y;all to hear, and my mouse just kicked the bucket.

The only thing I posted today was that listed of events (1 tomorrow, 1 Saturday and 1 on Tuesday), and I wish there were more things I could put up. Reality is I'm not a professional blogger, so I have my limitations, but dag, can I catch some type of break?

Guess not.

Tomorrow morning I'll have some stuff for you to view. For now, please follow this link to the Brooklyn Bodega's recent post on Isaiah Thomas.

Random Events: Your Weekend Planner

So I'm checking my email and I find out about this going down @ BLVD NYC on Friday...

And a few weeks back my homey Varyus Waise put me on to this...

And lastly I heard about this through Hypebeast...

Of course I probably won't make it to all of these. Heck I might not even make it to any,b ut who know. Just giving y'all the word....

Random News...

Sorry for the lateness...

Kobe wins MVP award....(via OnSmash)...

Obama wins North Carolina...(via NY Times)

8 charged with extorting drug dealers...(AM NY)...this is a pretty gruesome and disturbing article

Stereotypes Gone Wild does $500 Million...(via Reuters)...as much as I laud this game, I have to applaud the success. I've played the other GTA games before and they're a great way to relieve stress. However, I have my reservation about the game that I'll probably divulge in a later entry

SprintNextel merging wireless broadband units with Clearwire...(via TIME)...I'm not exactly sure what the implications are. I wasn't exactly pleased with yesterday's rumblings of a rumored merger with TMobile. If anything I'd like to think that merging with Clearwire would improve their service and coverage. Of course what do I know...

Sean Bell protest today in NYC...(via NY Times)...

Richard Jefferson of the New Jersey Nets arrested...(via USA Today)...

Asian images in film on TCM...(via Angry Asian Man)...I wish I had Cable.

Yahoo! shareholders not too happy with the chief executive...(via LA Times)...this whole situation with Microsoft vs. Yahoo! is crazy and has taken so many turns. As a matter of fact...

...Microsoft eying Facebook...(via Reuters)...imagine that. Since Yahoo! felt they were worth more, Microsoft is now considering one of the most compelling social networking sites since Myspace.

Chromeo "Fancy Footwork" Video

Since a lot of y'all probably never heard of Chromeo, I figure I put y'all on. They're dance/electronica group (or "electrofunk"). They've had a pretty decent buzz thus far, and they got some decent tunes.

Random Music...

I noticed an onslaught of music towards the end of the day...

Danny! "Yoko Ono" ft. Che Grand. Via Ldn x 10. I'm semi-familiar with Danny! but not a huge fan. But since I'm all about putting people on to the less established, I figure hey why not.



Usher "Flash" (produced by The Neptunes). Via OnSmash. This ones for the ladies.



Bun B ft. Lil Wayne "Damn I'm Cold". Via Highbrid Nation. I keep telling folks don't front on Bun B!!!!! And Weezy kind of delivers on this too.



Kidz In The Hall ft. Buckshot & Sean Price "I Pledge". Via 2 Dope Boyz. Had to put this on here. This is another track from The In Crowd (in stores May 13). I'm guessing this is Naledge's way of pledging his allegiance to Duck Down. Funny thing, I heard Naledge is a Kappa.

TI$A (Taz Arnold of Sa-Ra Creative Partners) "Vote Obama" Video

I found this through Soul Bounce. Normally, I'd file this under the Yet-Another-Shameless-Attempt-To-Capitalize-Off-Of-Barack Obama-Which Furthers This-Minute-Notion-That-He-Is-The-Hip-Hop-Candidate category, and not even bother posting this, but I've actually spoken to Taz before and he's a cool dude. Sorry, for the bias folks (its also been slow in the blog-o-sphere).

I don't necessarily think that this is the best way to go about building buzz for your next album, but he obviously put some effort into this video given the numerous celebs he has making appearances. Being as how Will.I.Am went down this route already months ago, with Will being another artist who makes alternative urban grooves, it almost feels like a jack move. As a matter of fact, Will just won an award for his Obama video. However, I'm sure this video was done more so out of support for Obama than as a lead single for an album. Taz is a talented act and definitely worth checking for.

Random News...

Dave Chappelle Block Party sequel?...(via LdnX10)....

Anchorman sequel?...(via First Showing)

Iron Man does $200 Million....(via SOHH)...um, if you guys want me to stop talking about Iron Man, just let me know...

Speaking of Iron Man, the sequel is already planned for 2010 + the Avengers film by 2011!...(via First Showing)...MUHAHAHAH!!!

China's leader to visit Japan...(via BBC)...some of you are probably shocked since China is pretty close to Japan. Believe it or not, the two countries don't like each other. Of course this isn't exactly surprising to me but, hey, just giving y'all the heads up.

Trailer for the ODB documentary...(via Grand Good)

Welfare rising up...(via United Press International).....

...while The Roots are Rising Down..on Def Jam...(via Prefix Mag)...sorry for the cheap joke. In all seriousness, The Roots are no joke and neither are their label woes. Props to Mahogany Girl for finding this link.

Nine Inch Nails pulling a Radiohead...(via NY Times)

Hillary Clinton doesn't need an economist...(via YouTube)...

It's Racism, It's Always Racism...(via NY Times)...no really it is. Although the war on drugs & its connection to race is hardly anything news, this article is one of the many that have followed the plight that this war has had on the Black community...

The new foreign influence in Africa?...(via All Africa)

TMobile and Sprint merging?...(via NY Times)...If that happens I'll probably change services. The merger with Nextel did enough to the company, but another one? Plus that would make it SprintNextelTMobile.

Ron Jeremy joins forces with PETA...(via Green Daily)...yes, THAT Ron Jeremy....

Indian version of Wedding Crashers...(via The Hollywood Reporter)

Purple Rain remake starring...Ne-Yo? (via Miss Info)...an idea so awful, it might actually be good

Superheroes @ the Met...(via AM News)

Random Videos....

Hmmm.... what do we have on the plate tonight....

Grandparents Just Don't Understand from jeff on Vimeo.

New Video from Its The Real.



KRS-One ft. DJ Premier "Criminal Minded '08". Via 2 Dope Boyz

Terrence Howard and Jon Favreau


Jon Favreau & Terrence Howard on Iron Man. Via Myspace TV



Elephant Man "Gully Creepa". Via World Star Hip Hop. Some of you are probably surprised that I posted this. I am actually a dancehall fan. Sadly, I don't follow it the way I used to. However, I peeped this video and it reminded me of the "Log On"* video that came out in my hey day (remember I turned 22 folks lol).

*That link is the song; not the video. I can't seem to find that video anywhere.

22 Two's...

So I turned 22 yesterday folks. It was a good weekend; I got to see one of the movies I've been hyping up since I started this blog, and I got to hang out with my friends. I was in BK all day on Sunday.

I dunno why, but I've been relatively quiet in regards to it. I guess I'm still wondering what the future holds and what the summer will be like. Also, I realize, nothing compares to turning 21.

The Dark Knight Trailer 2!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Now that I've seen Iron Man, I believe I can turn my anticipation back to the next big superhero movie of the summer....

Folks this was the trailer that I ran around 42nd St. for last Monday. I hope you enjoy this as much as I do.

LOL...

Empire Strikes Barack

I found this on Poplicks. I thought it was amusing.

Young Jeezy ft. Kanye West "Put On"

I'm like a bazillion days late with this (cause you know, a day or two late in blogosphere is like a lifetime--remember that folks!), but after I took a listen I had to post this. I found this via 2DopeBoyz--hands down one of my favorite music blogs. They recently got 1 million hits, so big up to the folks over there!

Anyhow, this track is heat. Jeezy does his thing, but Yeezy steals the show with his verse (hence the pic I used). Jeezy, you're still that dude, but dag 'Ye...

"I feel like they're still n----s that owe me checks/
I feel like they're still b-----s that owe me sex/
I feel like this but, n----s don't know he's stressed/
I lost the only girl in the world, that know me best/
I got the money and the fame, man it don't mean sh-t/
I got the Jesus on the chain, but it don't mean sh-t/
'Cause when the Jesus pieces can't bring me peace /
Yo I need just at least, uh, one of Russell's nieces ooonnn"

Comment away folks...

Iron Man Was Cracktacular

So I saw Iron Man last night with thew crew and I must say, I was impressed. Jon Favreau did an excellent job with the movie. There are parts here and there that you can see as imperfections but overall this is best Marvel superhero movie since the first Spider-Man film. It was a great way to kick off the summer, with and I really look forward to seeing other action movies (comic based or not) as the months progress. As a matter of fact, I actually want to see the Incredible Hulk movie now because of Iron Man. If any of y'all go see this movie, remember to stay around after the credits. All of the real comic book fans will be impressed.

This movie has been so well received, Marvel is actually underway with getting the sequel into motion.

PS. I'll be back with more updates by tomorrow night...

Random Music...

K-Salaam ft. Dead Prez "Fallen Soldierz" (via OnSmash). I been hyping up K-Salaam for a minute. I first peeped his music way back in '06 and have been following him ever since. He's a dope producer and definitely does his thing. There's actually a performance tomorrow @ the Galapagos Art Space in BK with him, Dead Prez & Blitz The Ambassador.

Maroon 5 ft. Rihanna "If I Never See Your Face Again." Via Highbrid Nation.

Erykah Badu ft. Matth "Soldier" Matth Remix. Via We Do It Right.

Random Videos...Lupe, Iron Man, Buckshot

Lupe Fiasco "My Radio Is Bigger Than Yours". Via OnSmash
Not very long, but it's a cool concept. Apparently going gold allows you to put out random videos whenever you feel like it.



Buckshot album release party.



A clip from Iron Man. Via Highbrid Nation.
ARE YOU NOT HYPED ABOUT THIS MOVIE???? GO TO HB FOR MORE CLIPS IF THIS CLIP (AND MY ALL CAPS FONT+EXCLAMATION MARKS @ THE END) DOESN'T GET YOU HYPED!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Yellow Rebel's Interview With Amanda Diva Up @ Brooklyn Bodega

Check the interview out here. Shout outs to Varyus Waise & Video Vixon for coming through with me to the event. Thanks to my younger brother for helping me with the video edit. There was actually more to the interview but I have a word limit for interview posts.

The Roots ft. Dice Raw & Wahud Ahmad "Grand Return"

Via 2DopeBoyz. This track is actually not on Rising Down. Despite my semi-interest (and not zealous hype) for the new Roots album, I enjoyed Black Thoughts analogy to being an emcee to that of a superhero. I recall RZA making that same analogy in the Wu-Tang Manual that came out a few years ago.

Random News...

Educational budget cuts in NYC...(via NY Times)...it always comes down to the dollar in the end and this yet another example of that. Sure the entry was about a word used by a speaker, but try and look beyond that. I envision NYC in a financial crisis in the next few years--and not just due to budget cuts. Consider the election and how that might affect this city.

The LAPD "doesn't" racially profile...(via Poplicks)...Junichi hit it on the head with the comments he made in this entry...

Corporate Takeover relaunching as Corporate Takeover Magazine very soon...(via CT)...lemme elaborate some more on the comment I left on this entry. For many, it's hard to fathom which jobs pay the most and many still have this twisted idea that the best way to score a few million is the music industry. Wrong. Sure, celebrities are rich, but they're not the richest. I respect CT's ability to merge the music industry with the financial industry, which will hopefully expand the minds of those reading

A new deadly virus on the rise in China...(via BBC)...there's always something in the motherland

John Legend wants that Usher money...(via Soul Bounce)...

Robert Downey, Jr. already has sequel ideas for Iron Man...(via Sci Fi)...hey how about introducing James Rhodes (Terrence Howard's character) as War Machine?

RIP Will Robinson...(via NY Times)...I wasn't sure who this man was, but when i read the link, I felt this man deserved mention...

Even the Rockefellers are asking for alternative energy...(via Dallas News)...I probably shouldn't even post this, but if it helps turn on some light bulbs, why not. Finding alternative energy is one of the most important issues as we speak. Like most new technology, there are competing companies that may develop an alternative, with one eventually becoming standard (eg. Blu-Ray). If you can invest in an alternative energy company that has the ability to go global as a leader in alternative energy, I would go for it. Of course that's a loaded statement, but imagine that same energy is utilized in new automobiles. Imagine the payout. Just food for thought....

Starbucks not doing too well...(via BBC)...

ITunes one step closer towards world domination...(via Hollywood Reporter)