By JIM FARBER DAILY NEWS MUSIC CRITIC Don Imus wounded a lot of people with his infamous words. But there's one group he did wonders for - those hell-bent on blaming pop culture for every ill that plagues society short of restless leg syndrome. In the two scant weeks since Imus' fiasco, somehow the conversation has moved away from the man who spoke the words of hate and on to those who make the
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San Francisco, CA (April 23, 2007) – San Francisco-based music phenom Nya Jade announces today the launch of the Nurturing Young Africa (NYA) Foundation, created to support the welfare of African children orphaned by HIV/AIDS and other circumstances. Nya's fundraising efforts for her foundation include a new jewelry collection designed in collaboration by Nya and the modern, sculptural jewelry
Now that Hiphop has become the fall guy and girl for teaching old ass Don Imus how to say "nappy-headed wench" oops I mean "hoe", and for turning young girls and women into strippers so we can exploit them in our videos even though strip clubs and stripping predates Hiphop by at least 5000 years, and for introducing and making the word nigger popular amongst Americans of all ages, I guess the
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
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