STARRING Debbie Allen (A Different World, Fame, Everybody Hates Chris) Jayceon Taylor (The Documentary; Stop Snitchin', Stop Lyin') Tony Todd (Candyman, Sleepwalk, The Crow) Carl Lewis ABOUT TOURNAMENT OF DREAMS For some young adults, dreams may be all they have to live for, especially when living in the inner-city. TOURNAMENT OF DREAMS is a touching American journey that follows six young
About a week or so ago, rapper Young Buck made an appearance on New York's Hot 97's Angie Martinez's show to promote his new album "Buck the World", the first single of which is incredible (I love that record). You know, it was pretty much your typical rap interview except for one revealing exchange in particular. This was when Young Buck spoke of a record addressing Police Brutality that
Voxunion Media Jazz & Justice WPFW 89.3 FM wpfw.org (live stream) April 16, 2007 Today we discussed DC Emancipation Day and its international implications with our guests Rick and Michelle Tingling-Clemens. We also heard music from Gil Scott Heron, Jayne Cortez, DJ EuRok, NYOIL, Head-Roc, Eddie Kane, Freddie Hubbard and more. We also heard clips from Dr. James Turner of the Africana Studies
San Francisco, CA, April 16, 2007 - Although Mistah F.A.B. has endured much scrutiny in the national press over the past few months for his single, "Ghost Ride It", he prepares himself for his upcoming release on Faeva Afta/SMC Recordings this May with DA BAYDESTRIAN. Recording his album - DA BAYDESTRIAN in record time, the release will also feature FAB's infamous DVD, "The Freestyle King" as a
New York, NY, April 16, 2007 - The senseless murders of officers Sean Clark and Jeffery Shelton in East Charlotte, NC on March 31st was a horrible tragedy. Thankfully police have apprehended and charged a suspect, Demeatrius Montgomery, with two counts of first-degree murder in their deaths. Through reports from the media and police, It has come to the attention of hip hop artist, Pastor Troy
As a fair-haired hip-hop artist from Minneapolis, Minn., Tisch junior Chaz Kangas has endured his share of unflattering physical comparisons. His appearance - likened to Napoleon Dynamite, Chucky (the homicidal doll or the rugrat, take your pick) and the brothers Hanson - is an easy target during rap battles. But name-dropping Carrot Top is seldom successful at unnerving the three-time champion
Yes, I do believe that Don Imus and his buddies should have their old asses kicked, but, I'm more concerned about the "black" American "leaders" (Jesse, Sharpton), "black" TV/talk-radio personalities, etc. saying "dumb" shit like Hip-Hop is the reason for Imus using the term "Nappy-headed hos", etc., etc. While driving my seed to school earlier this week I heard Steve Harvey, a very intelligent
Core Rhythm performs 'Slanguage' from his album "Nat Turner Reloaded" at Vox pop during the album release party for Tah Phrum Duh Bush's single, 'Phlatbush'... Saturday April 7th 2007 "Slanguage - Core Rhythm" length: 03:58 play HiFi (mp3) download (4.56 MB)
Short clip of Conscious & Core Rhythm freestyling during the NYC Hiphop Subway Series. BBE, Free Hiphop Now, Open Thought, Media Clectic, Say Word Entertainment, Spitmatix
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Felipe Jackson Office: 718-826-2240 Email: BookTah@FilthyClean.com Favorite Flatbush Artist is Releasing Local Anthem and Gearing Up an Onslaught to Push for a Performance Slot Alongside Big Name Acts at the Wingate Park Summer Concerts Brooklyn, NY April 4, 2007- Local favorite Tah Phrum Duh Bush (Tah From the Bush), who is well know for his skewed perspectives
World's Fair is pleased to announce that "Jarvis" is available on American and Canadan shores now - as an enhanced CD with the bonus track "Running the World" plus the video for "Don't Let Him Waste Your Time" at domestic prices.In case you missed the excitement last week when Jarvis announced on Jarvspace that he is looking for bands to open his US shows! For the rest of us, we'll just have to
First Single From The Original Brand New Heavies In Over A Decade! And Lead Song In The New Chris Rock Movie! Single Release Date - Digital: 30th April 2007 The legendary Brand New Heavies have reunited with original lead singer N'Dea Davenport and are set to release their first single together in over a decade with the forthcoming 'I Don't Know Why (I Love You)' Billboard Magazine recently
New York, NY, March 29, 2007 - On top of being one of the most influential artists in Hip-Hop, Scarface has proved to have one of the best ears for talent in the game. Check his track record: multi-platinum and Grammy award winning Ludacris and underground hero Devin The Dude to name a couple. Next up is Green City- the Killeen, Texas collective who plan to usher in the next wave of Southern hip
The Hip-Hop Caucus Launches its Make Hip-Hop Not War Tour Reverend Lennox Yearwood and the Hip-Hop Caucus was in DC this week to launch their Make Hip-Hop Not War Tour. FreeMix Radio was there and caught up with some of the artists involved including Head-Roc, Hasan Salaam, DJ Chela, A Alikes, ReadNex Poetry Squad and Akir. For more visit hiphopcaucus.org and click below to download these
Much many thanks to Chuck D and Matthew Ianni for providing the audio from the recent interview withEl-P on Air America Radio. Believers in the importance of shared media, as are we, we are proud to share with you all this momentous interview where the master crowns his student a master in his own right. Much respect due. PART 1: El-P & Chuck D on Air America Radio [DOWNLOAD] PART 2: El-P &
Check out the full vid on nytimes.com on March 18th.
Jake Lefco music video for the song "Wonder Years" off the album "And You Are?" available from www.krurecords.com