MJ the revolutionary
I wonder if all the people who MJ addressed in this quote on July 6,2002 will be showing up at MJ's funeral observance tommorow:
"The recording companies really, really do conspire against the artists - they steal, they cheat, they do everything they can." Jackson was speaking at the Rev. Al Sharpton's National Action Network in Harlem.
They probably will, crying and saying "He was like a brother to me" Yuck.
Monday, July 06, 2009
Friday, July 03, 2009
A story the media forgot?
I watch the news daily, but it tripped me out how I found out by accident that former Congresswoman Cynthia McKinney is sitting in an Israeli prison.
This is an outrageous violation of international law against us. Our boat was not in Israeli waters, and we were on a human rights mission to the Gaza Strip,” said Cynthia McKinney, a former U.S. Congresswoman and presidential candidate, as she and 20 human rights workers and journalists from 11 countries on a boat attempting to break the blockade of Gaza were abducted and being dragged by an Israeli gunship to jail in Israel.
“President Obama just told Israel to let in humanitarian and reconstruction supplies, and that’s exactly what we tried to do. We’re asking the international community to demand our release so we can resume our journey.” Noble laureate Mairead Maguire was also aboard, and all 21 are now in Israeli jail cells.
I hope that she's alright. Read more here.
I watch the news daily, but it tripped me out how I found out by accident that former Congresswoman Cynthia McKinney is sitting in an Israeli prison.
This is an outrageous violation of international law against us. Our boat was not in Israeli waters, and we were on a human rights mission to the Gaza Strip,” said Cynthia McKinney, a former U.S. Congresswoman and presidential candidate, as she and 20 human rights workers and journalists from 11 countries on a boat attempting to break the blockade of Gaza were abducted and being dragged by an Israeli gunship to jail in Israel.
“President Obama just told Israel to let in humanitarian and reconstruction supplies, and that’s exactly what we tried to do. We’re asking the international community to demand our release so we can resume our journey.” Noble laureate Mairead Maguire was also aboard, and all 21 are now in Israeli jail cells.
I hope that she's alright. Read more here.
Thursday, July 02, 2009
Wednesday, July 01, 2009
Battery Records to release long-awaited Q-Tip album Kamaal the Abstract
New York, NY- In these hard times, we can all stand a ray of hope. Hope in hip-hop now comes from the legendary Q-Tip, he of A Tribe Called Quest fame. His long-delayed album Kamaal the Abstract, slated originally for release in 2001, is finally dropping September 15th on Battery Records. A musical hybrid, Kamaal was commendably avant-garde at the time of its creation. Amazingly, it’s even more apropos in 2009; given the dearth of musical merit and capable MCs in today’s hip-hop, the time is ever-so-right for Tip.
Kamaal the Abstract is an intensely idiosyncratic and revealing record. To that end, Q-Tip produced the entire album himself, even playing several instruments. What comes from Kamaal is a daring mélange of soul, supa-cool jazz, headnodding hip-hop, and organic pop magic in the vein of Stevie Wonder or Prince. Check for the superlative figures of saxophonist Kenny Garrett, a one-time member of Miles Davis’ ensemble, on the breathy “Abstractionisms.” Or the fluid flute lines of Gary Thomas, another Davis sideman, on “Do U Dig U.” Elsewhere, note Tip’s ambitious production, arrangements, and even sung stylings.
But make no mistake: Kamaal the Abstract still boasts all the earmarks of Q-Tip’s inimitable mic control. Listen to him blaze through a spiced narrative on “Even If It Is So.” Or paint vivid images on “Blue Girl.” The album has been re-mixed and re-mastered for sonic impact, though it retains the original album artwork. Neil Levine SVP/GM of Battery Records is proud to release this buried treasure from Q-Tip: “Kamaal the Abstract/Q-Tip is a true visionary and ahead of his time. These songs sound more contemporary now than when they were first recorded”. Kamaal the Abstract drops September 15th. Better late than never.
THANKS TO REDURBANMUSIC.COM
New York, NY- In these hard times, we can all stand a ray of hope. Hope in hip-hop now comes from the legendary Q-Tip, he of A Tribe Called Quest fame. His long-delayed album Kamaal the Abstract, slated originally for release in 2001, is finally dropping September 15th on Battery Records. A musical hybrid, Kamaal was commendably avant-garde at the time of its creation. Amazingly, it’s even more apropos in 2009; given the dearth of musical merit and capable MCs in today’s hip-hop, the time is ever-so-right for Tip.
Kamaal the Abstract is an intensely idiosyncratic and revealing record. To that end, Q-Tip produced the entire album himself, even playing several instruments. What comes from Kamaal is a daring mélange of soul, supa-cool jazz, headnodding hip-hop, and organic pop magic in the vein of Stevie Wonder or Prince. Check for the superlative figures of saxophonist Kenny Garrett, a one-time member of Miles Davis’ ensemble, on the breathy “Abstractionisms.” Or the fluid flute lines of Gary Thomas, another Davis sideman, on “Do U Dig U.” Elsewhere, note Tip’s ambitious production, arrangements, and even sung stylings.
But make no mistake: Kamaal the Abstract still boasts all the earmarks of Q-Tip’s inimitable mic control. Listen to him blaze through a spiced narrative on “Even If It Is So.” Or paint vivid images on “Blue Girl.” The album has been re-mixed and re-mastered for sonic impact, though it retains the original album artwork. Neil Levine SVP/GM of Battery Records is proud to release this buried treasure from Q-Tip: “Kamaal the Abstract/Q-Tip is a true visionary and ahead of his time. These songs sound more contemporary now than when they were first recorded”. Kamaal the Abstract drops September 15th. Better late than never.
THANKS TO REDURBANMUSIC.COM
Tuesday, June 30, 2009
VIBE Magazine Folds
Wow. I knew that things got bad for magazines but I didnt think it got this bad.
Now, Vibe Magazine is folding, ie, ending publication.
It seems like it was just yesterday I picked up the very first issue with Naughty By Natures Treach. I wasnt sure how long it would last, but I didnt think it would last this long!
They made many mistakes like hyping up the East/West thing, but when they did good, it was really good.
Wonder which magazine is next?
Wow. I knew that things got bad for magazines but I didnt think it got this bad.
Now, Vibe Magazine is folding, ie, ending publication.
It seems like it was just yesterday I picked up the very first issue with Naughty By Natures Treach. I wasnt sure how long it would last, but I didnt think it would last this long!
They made many mistakes like hyping up the East/West thing, but when they did good, it was really good.
Wonder which magazine is next?
Monday, June 29, 2009
BET AWARDS AND WHATNOT....
Yesterday I watched the BET Awards and they were alright. One thing that tripped me out on the show was the performance by that non rappin' Soulja Boy.
Soulja Boy is the typical punching bag for bloggers who like real hip hop, so Im not going to diss him, but I want to briefly analyze his performance.
First, the thing about hip hop, and I mean real hip hop, is that you rhyme. I didnt hear Soulja Boy rhyme. What he did was I think yell the same line over and over. I swear, I couldnt tell whether he was trying to rap a couple lines, or if he was doing the hook!
It also tripped me out that everybody in the audience was all acting like it was good! Then, he be thinking, "Oh they like me, Im HOT!"
That performance was just the utter opposite of what hip hop is. It strips away everything that makes hip hop complex. Its like, give a kid a hot beat and a couple of words to yell over and over, and hey, you got hip hop!
However, I don't think what Soulja Boy did was hip hop. It was something else. It couldn't be hip hop, could it?
Yesterday I watched the BET Awards and they were alright. One thing that tripped me out on the show was the performance by that non rappin' Soulja Boy.
Soulja Boy is the typical punching bag for bloggers who like real hip hop, so Im not going to diss him, but I want to briefly analyze his performance.
First, the thing about hip hop, and I mean real hip hop, is that you rhyme. I didnt hear Soulja Boy rhyme. What he did was I think yell the same line over and over. I swear, I couldnt tell whether he was trying to rap a couple lines, or if he was doing the hook!
It also tripped me out that everybody in the audience was all acting like it was good! Then, he be thinking, "Oh they like me, Im HOT!"
That performance was just the utter opposite of what hip hop is. It strips away everything that makes hip hop complex. Its like, give a kid a hot beat and a couple of words to yell over and over, and hey, you got hip hop!
However, I don't think what Soulja Boy did was hip hop. It was something else. It couldn't be hip hop, could it?
Friday, June 26, 2009
RIP MJ THE REVOLUTIONARY
A couple of weeks ago, I wanted to post this MJ video because it was one of my favorites. I really think that "They Dont Care About Us" captures the true essence of hip hop more than any of these Dirty South one hit wonders being churned out by the industry desperate to make $ on the next big thing.
Truly, there will never be another artist like MJ. He got to such a level where he could use music to just transcend industry limits. He wanted to see people come together, to see beyond the foolish boundaries of that we impose on one another here in America. He made music that made you feel, that made you think, and that made you dance. MJ took all that energy and produced classic, timeless music.
I like the MJ knockoffs the industry has produced, but lets face it, Ne-Yo, Ginuwine, Tyrese, Usher and Chris Brown will never get to that level. The industry will never have that experience that MJ gave it.
So, originally, why didnt I post the video. Because I had that feeling that everybody had before MJ died. He's just kinda, well, you know. Attach any negative sentiment that you can to that. Its a trip why people are so into him now, but didnt give him a chance beforehand. Its messed up how people are like that.
MJ RIP........
A couple of weeks ago, I wanted to post this MJ video because it was one of my favorites. I really think that "They Dont Care About Us" captures the true essence of hip hop more than any of these Dirty South one hit wonders being churned out by the industry desperate to make $ on the next big thing.
Truly, there will never be another artist like MJ. He got to such a level where he could use music to just transcend industry limits. He wanted to see people come together, to see beyond the foolish boundaries of that we impose on one another here in America. He made music that made you feel, that made you think, and that made you dance. MJ took all that energy and produced classic, timeless music.
I like the MJ knockoffs the industry has produced, but lets face it, Ne-Yo, Ginuwine, Tyrese, Usher and Chris Brown will never get to that level. The industry will never have that experience that MJ gave it.
So, originally, why didnt I post the video. Because I had that feeling that everybody had before MJ died. He's just kinda, well, you know. Attach any negative sentiment that you can to that. Its a trip why people are so into him now, but didnt give him a chance beforehand. Its messed up how people are like that.
MJ RIP........
Thursday, June 25, 2009
Clarence Thomas Casts Lone Vote Against Voting Rights Act
When I think of Clarence Thomas, I think of that teacher guy from "Fast Times At Ridgemont High"
“The extensive pattern of discrimination that led the court to previously uphold Section 5 as enforcing the 15th Amendment [right to vote] no longer exists. Covered jurisdictions are not now engaged in a systematic campaign to deny Black citizens access to the ballot through intimidation and violence.” So says Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas. If you translate or breakdown Justice Thomas’ quote, he is saying that Black voters no longer need voting protections.
Quote from blog "Black Men In America"
In the movie, Mr Hand, the teacher guy, had this one memorable line to his class: "What are you people?" "On dope"? Or something like that.
When I think of Clarence Thomas, I think of that teacher guy from "Fast Times At Ridgemont High"
“The extensive pattern of discrimination that led the court to previously uphold Section 5 as enforcing the 15th Amendment [right to vote] no longer exists. Covered jurisdictions are not now engaged in a systematic campaign to deny Black citizens access to the ballot through intimidation and violence.” So says Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas. If you translate or breakdown Justice Thomas’ quote, he is saying that Black voters no longer need voting protections.
Quote from blog "Black Men In America"
In the movie, Mr Hand, the teacher guy, had this one memorable line to his class: "What are you people?" "On dope"? Or something like that.
Wednesday, June 24, 2009
Tuesday, June 23, 2009
Chen Lo performing "Warrior's Anthem" featuring Jasiri X and I Medina at Rhyme Calisthenics 6
FROM REALTALKEXPRESS.COM
FROM REALTALKEXPRESS.COM
Friday, June 19, 2009
Da Mornin' Aftaby The Primeridian
I was looking for some songs by Naledge, and I found this. Heres the song list:
01.Mornin' Afta Intro
02. Change the Meridian (feat. No Mercy)
Artist: No Mercy
03. High Noon Stank
04. Bucktown (feat. Naledge)
Artist: Naledge (Kidz In The Hall)
05. Hang On (Nicolay Remix)
06. Takuthere (feat. Yaw, Iomos Marad, Imani)
Artists: Imani Iomos Marad Yaw
07. Count Tac Acts a Fool (feat. Countacula)
Artist: Countacula
08. Melodic Healing (feat. Yaw)
Artist: Yaw
09. Whistle While You Work
10. Let's Go
11. Mario Speaks (feat. Howmanysyllablesmario)
Artist: Howmanysyllablesmario
12. Trust (feat. Ka-Di)
Artist: Ka Di
13. Shoutro (feat. Uneqka, Mreid, Mal Caffeine)
Artists: Mreid Mal Caffeine Uneq'ka
It's mad old, but i just found out about it. Check out the review on Thrill Jockey.
I was looking for some songs by Naledge, and I found this. Heres the song list:
01.Mornin' Afta Intro
02. Change the Meridian (feat. No Mercy)
Artist: No Mercy
03. High Noon Stank
04. Bucktown (feat. Naledge)
Artist: Naledge (Kidz In The Hall)
05. Hang On (Nicolay Remix)
06. Takuthere (feat. Yaw, Iomos Marad, Imani)
Artists: Imani Iomos Marad Yaw
07. Count Tac Acts a Fool (feat. Countacula)
Artist: Countacula
08. Melodic Healing (feat. Yaw)
Artist: Yaw
09. Whistle While You Work
10. Let's Go
11. Mario Speaks (feat. Howmanysyllablesmario)
Artist: Howmanysyllablesmario
12. Trust (feat. Ka-Di)
Artist: Ka Di
13. Shoutro (feat. Uneqka, Mreid, Mal Caffeine)
Artists: Mreid Mal Caffeine Uneq'ka
It's mad old, but i just found out about it. Check out the review on Thrill Jockey.
Thursday, June 18, 2009
Woman fined to tune of $1.9 million for illegal downloads
A federal jury Thursday found a 32-year-old Minnesota woman guilty of illegally downloading music from the Internet and fined her $80,000 each -- a total of $1.9 million -- for 24 songs.
WOW, with the RIAA it just gets worse and worse. When will they get a clue?
Read more of this on CNN.COM.
A federal jury Thursday found a 32-year-old Minnesota woman guilty of illegally downloading music from the Internet and fined her $80,000 each -- a total of $1.9 million -- for 24 songs.
WOW, with the RIAA it just gets worse and worse. When will they get a clue?
Read more of this on CNN.COM.
Wednesday, June 17, 2009
Chuck D and DMC on hip-hop and America Pt.5
June 15 - "A lot of MCs are making money off of talking about violence," Daniel "D.M.C." McDaniels tells Chuck D of Public Enemy in the latest On the Real, Off the Record video. D.M.C. explains
"Ice T told me this, 'You want to make a lot of money quickly? [Rap about] sex and violence. It sells,'" D.M.C. says. He says that rap artists now are not thinking about why they include violence in their music other than for financial reasons, even if they are no longer involved any violence. "[Current rappers] are only talking about the violence because they are making money off it."
WATCH THE VIDEO HERE!
June 15 - "A lot of MCs are making money off of talking about violence," Daniel "D.M.C." McDaniels tells Chuck D of Public Enemy in the latest On the Real, Off the Record video. D.M.C. explains
"Ice T told me this, 'You want to make a lot of money quickly? [Rap about] sex and violence. It sells,'" D.M.C. says. He says that rap artists now are not thinking about why they include violence in their music other than for financial reasons, even if they are no longer involved any violence. "[Current rappers] are only talking about the violence because they are making money off it."
WATCH THE VIDEO HERE!
Tuesday, June 16, 2009
Micheal Eric Dyson got beef????
Last I heard, people got upset because of what Michael Eric Dyson said about Michelle Obama's butt.
Now I guess he been saying "stuff" about Obama's agenda, and Star and Buc dont like it!
Check it out here.
Last I heard, people got upset because of what Michael Eric Dyson said about Michelle Obama's butt.
Now I guess he been saying "stuff" about Obama's agenda, and Star and Buc dont like it!
Check it out here.
Monday, June 15, 2009
Sean Carter likes Soulja Boy?
Figures that according to this, Sean Carter likes Soulja Boy. He sees the green. Maybe they will do a song together, who knows. Me, Im too old for Soulja Boy. The "Donk" video I saw on Youtube did it for me. Cant watch that!
He sells a million plus records, but Im just wondering, who buys them? Oh yeah, teenage girls. Nuff said.
Figures that according to this, Sean Carter likes Soulja Boy. He sees the green. Maybe they will do a song together, who knows. Me, Im too old for Soulja Boy. The "Donk" video I saw on Youtube did it for me. Cant watch that!
He sells a million plus records, but Im just wondering, who buys them? Oh yeah, teenage girls. Nuff said.
Friday, June 12, 2009
Hip-Hop’s Open Letter to the Class of ‘09
Nothing but realness in this speech! A sample:
Congratulations, not just saying it just to say it, but meaning it with all of my heart and soul because very few in this world expected you to make it this far! While you, your family and friends have been waiting patiently for this day for 13 plus years, there have been certain others; people in positions of power that have been anticipating your fall, just like how many of your fellow classmates didn’t make it to see this day for a variety of reasons.
When tragedy befalls the innocent and/or the powerless it brings to us much pain. This contains a deeper and harder meaning when we realize and consider that our communities disproportionately suffer from great ailments in comparison to the White majority. These ailments include poverty, police brutality, incarceration, street violence, domestic violence and overall, in the immortal coinage of Dr. Carter G. Woodson, “Mis-education,” which is yet another form of violence and truly most determines our condition today as Blacks, Latinos, Native Americans, Pacific Islanders and generally peoples of color.
Everybody got to read this here!
Nothing but realness in this speech! A sample:
Congratulations, not just saying it just to say it, but meaning it with all of my heart and soul because very few in this world expected you to make it this far! While you, your family and friends have been waiting patiently for this day for 13 plus years, there have been certain others; people in positions of power that have been anticipating your fall, just like how many of your fellow classmates didn’t make it to see this day for a variety of reasons.
When tragedy befalls the innocent and/or the powerless it brings to us much pain. This contains a deeper and harder meaning when we realize and consider that our communities disproportionately suffer from great ailments in comparison to the White majority. These ailments include poverty, police brutality, incarceration, street violence, domestic violence and overall, in the immortal coinage of Dr. Carter G. Woodson, “Mis-education,” which is yet another form of violence and truly most determines our condition today as Blacks, Latinos, Native Americans, Pacific Islanders and generally peoples of color.
Everybody got to read this here!
Thursday, June 11, 2009
Wednesday, June 10, 2009
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