
Uploaded with ImageShack.us Each canvas in the series measures 60 by 33 inches, but the statement each makes looms way larger. Arizona's SB 1070 law, which many feel encourages police to racially profile Latinos, takes America a large step towards fascism. Ultimately, the decision to allow America to turn on the come-one-come-all philosophy that once made it the most progressive country in the world rests with we, the people. And it is the people whose minds Chuck D seeks to move with By The Time I Got To Arizona, his limited [...]
Pumas' new campaign rocks! Hilarious commercial. Go Jamaica for the 2012 Games of the XXX Olympiad.
If you're up on the underground music functions in the city of New York or happen to be a avid supporter of public radio, chances are you've heard of WBAI Rise Up radio host/producer TastyKeish . She's headed to SXSW to cover a litany of events for societyHAE.com ( Random Acts Of Music Blog ) and most likely she'll be wearing one of her " The Showman " t-shirts designed by "Funk The Formula" . Now how many show hosts do you know have their own name fashioned in the [...]
(March 15, 2011 – Brooklyn, NY) Bay Area DJ Prince Aries is excited to announce the release of Clean Ass Whip. The mixtape, which features original tracks from DaVinci and Bambu along with a variety of west coast classics from Aries' personal collection, will be released this May via SWTBRDS (Sweetbreads). Joining the mixtape will be a series of limited edition silk-screened art prints, designed personally by Aries, who is an accomplished graphic designer. A veritable jack-of-all-trades, Prince Aries has become an established name in the Bay as one of the city's most well known personalities, becoming a [...]

You can't deny their energy and enthusiasm.(Dig the I Love Grandma t-shirt). What do you think about these guys? Drop a comment. Uploaded with ImageShack.us "Gon' Get 'Em" is available on their EP "The Departure" that can be found on their website: http://clearsoulforces.com

Uploaded with ImageShack.us That Neptune sound has surfaced once again with the release of Raid by Pusha T of The Clipse with a surprising appearance by 50 Cent . Seems 50 is hungry again, at least as far as his delivery, revealing a return to the old flow he found previous success and recognition with. We like when 50 focuses on rappin. Never dug the wigs, Curtis. Download Raid - Pusha T ft. 50 Cent

Download Illusions Of Grandeur The Based God is prolific when it comes to mixtapes and Youtube. He does have his moments, but you be the judge of that.

Five young men from the mighty city of New York bring a fresh more refined approach with their new release,"Houston & 1st (EP)". Showing much growth since their 2009 LP Leaders Of The True School. Looks like they're going with the less is more methodology this time out. The 5 that are O.I.S.D. proving to be getting better with age.
This video is for Scratchin the Surface mixtape hosted by Superstar Jay and J-Ronin. The chorus features Baltimore native Darnell Mcclain. Cameos appearances by Illa Ghee, DJ J-Ronin, DJ Toshi & Hess.

Uploaded with ImageShack.us Download: Sir Michael Rocks - The Rocks Report Cool Kids emcee Sir Michael Rocks has hooked up with DJBooth.net to bring fans his latest street release, The Rocks Report. The artist's solo debut, the set features a whopping 25 tracks' worth of original records and skits from the Windy City mainstay. Guest appearances throughout The Rocks Report include Like and Mibbs of Pac [...]
JAY-Z opens up about how his style has evolved over the years. This video can also be found on Jay-Z's official "Decoded" iPhone application.

Uploaded with ImageShack.us Midway through a national tour concluding April 2 in San Bernardino, CA for his annual Paid Dues festival - this year featuring performances from Mos Def & Talib Kweli, E-40, Sage Francis and more - Murs serves up this sampler featuring songs from his recent Melrose collaboration with Terrace Martin, songs from his upcoming Varsity Blues 2 and a few extra surprises. Download - the Mursworld Winter Spring Sampler

While supplies last, CDs of Bootsy Collins' new album 'Tha Funk Capital of the World' (out 4/26) will be available with eye-popping holographic 3D album art designed by Roy Koch, Mascot Records' in-house artist. Bootsy says, "The album cover art work breathes like it is a living being/city... it's alive." http://twitter.com/bootsy_coll ins
If you wanna jump in a time machine and go back to the 80's celebrating the 'hippty-hop', chances are it ain't gonna be all 'poppin n lockin' and LEE patches. You'll look down at some sidewalks in NYC to see them littered with bright and colorful crack viles. If you wear a chain on the subway, tuck it. The streets were more dangerous then, than they are now. Just a lil something to think about, in the case that you get all nostalgic about the way things were, but you were never there.

Last year Sneakas and Mazzi of S.O.U.L. Purpose bridged the Jewish/Muslim divide in the mic booth with their single " Most Hated " (video). Now, Sneakas presents the sound of Jewish rap in 2011 on his mixtape Hebonics 101 . Features "Hebonics" , a Hebrew twist on Big L's classic. Download Hebonics
Japan. I was there. In Tokyo in November. I didn't want to leave. I met so many great people. Received so much love and hospitality. Now they're going through it. They need support and they need aide. While I'm happy to know that my family and friends there are safe, still their lives and countless others have been affected tremendously. While we're still finding out if there are ways we can directly help all of those folks that so graciously hosted us during our stay, we intend on doing something this month with Bondfire. Not [...]