Celebrity
Amy (Trailer)
May 22, 2015
Trailer for the new Amy Winehouse documentary, “Amy.” Critics loved it at Cannes Film Festival. We loved us some Amy (apparent by the posts on here). The doc goes into the lyrics, more than suggesting linkages between the movie and the singer’s tumultuous life in its slant… so much depth. Amy. Lost to the world at 27, but sure to be remembered by the world long, long after. Check this trailer out. In theaters July 3, 2015.
Miguel Speaks On Working With DJ Premier, Wale & More (Video)
May 21, 2015
Miguel stopped by the Hot 97 studios to promo his single “Coffee†as well as his forthcoming album, “Wild Heart.” But since he was there, he talked to the Morning Show crew about what the Met Gala is, what’s going on in his relationship with girlfriend Nazanin Mandi, what was up working with super-producers DJ Premier and Pharrell Williams and Wale and much more.
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Tags: DJ Premier, Hot 97, Hot 97 Morning Show, MIGUEL, Morning Show, PETER ROSENBERG, Rosenberg, Wale | 
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Raekwon Speaks On His Classic Song ‘Criminology’ & Various Beat Samples (Video)
May 21, 2015
Historical and real. Starting from part 1 of this multi-part series. Raekwon speaking on how songs came together for Wu-Tang Clan back in the day; especially recounting how he was there to grab the beat for his classic “Criminology” from RZA right ‘off the stove’ at the home studio (because if he wasn’t, someone else would…that’s just how the wolves ate in the studio)!
That’s just the beginning. Check out all this good content; a series of shorts that start above and continue after the jump.
Posted in Celebrity, Hip-Hop, Videos | Tags: Beat Samples, Criminology, flood at RZA's house, Ghostface, Ghostface Killah, Gza, lost beats, lost recordings, lost songs, Raekwon, Rza, Samples, Scarface, studio flood, Wu-Tang Clan | No Comments »
Kendrick Lamar – “Super…” (Video)
May 21, 2015
Kendrick Lamar has been recognized as a generational icon by the people and the government (of the people). Done. But what if he got that next level iconic status… as a superhero??? Yooo! A ‘Hardbody’ superhero comic turned movie spun-off into a TV series with web extras and going to Kendrick-Con fan events and…
Hey, it could happen. Even the film crew said they wanted it. Ha! Watch and feel the concept – the description of the hero, his powers, his arch-villain and more.
Posted in Animation, Celebrity, Hip-Hop, Series, Videos | Tags: Hardbody, Kendrick Lamar, Super... | 2 Comments »
PRhyme – Tour Life (Video)
May 21, 2015
Sounds, sights and insights from PRhyme on tour across the USA. PRhyme (DJ Premier, Royce Da 5’9), Boldy James, and Your Old Droog make their way through Baltimore, Washington DC, Philadelphia, Boston, New York City…into Preemo’s stomping grounds (Houston). What makes this tour, the folks involved and chemistry special; how they got up with each other for it; the real deal behind the “PRhyme” name & project; stories on the road. Great stuff! Part 1 of 3 embedded above. The next two parts that in sequence are after the jump. Before you are done, you could ‘jump’ over to the prior post (via link below) and grab the “PRhyme” LP.
Posted in Album, Celebrity, Hip-Hop, Series, Videos | Tags: Boldy James, DJ Premier, PRhyme, Royce Da 5'9, Tour Life, Your Old Droog | No Comments »
Fat Joe Goes Sneaker Shopping (Video)
May 20, 2015
You already KNOW Joe’s sneaker game is on 20s. Remember when he licked his kicks on MTV Cribs back in the day? Serious. Now for for more serious business. Get a kick out of The Terror Don going shopping for and critiquing more kicks. Gotta refresh to be fresh. Watch.
Posted in Celebrity, Fashion, Hip-Hop, Lifestyle, Videos | Tags: Complex, FAT JOE, Joe La Puma, shoe shopping, Sneakers | No Comments »
2 Chainz x Jhené Aiko Visit The ‘Most Expensivest Psychic’ (Video)
May 19, 2015
2 Chainz & R&B singer Jhené Aiko go visit a psychic on the latest edition of his GQ web series ‘The Most Expensivest Sh*t”. After watching the video it appears to me that the only thing that could accurately be predicted is that the psychic is going to get paid from a bunch of people who believe her & 2 Chainz looks skeptical. Checkout past episodes of 2 Chainz’s series below….
Posted in Celebrity, Comedy, Hip-Hop, Lifestyle, R&B | Tags: 2 Chainz, Jhene Aiko, psychic, tarot card reader, The Most Expensivest Sh*t | No Comments »
Killer Mike On ‘Real Time With Bill Maher’ (Video)
May 19, 2015
Bill Maher and panelists John Waters, Heather McGhee, Charles Murray and Michael Render – aka Killer Mike – discuss the criticism of Michelle Obama’s Tuskegee (home to our own @ojones1) speech and the underlying causes of the Baltimore riots (above).
“…Why are you burning down your own community? [We] burned down a community that [we] don’t own!”
– Killer Mike
Bam! Folks don’t destroy what they truly own. Makes sense, right? Mike always does. Continue after the jump with more Killer Mike telling it like it T-I-’tis (like the elders say) – especially about Bill O’Reilly – on HBO’s Real Time With Bill Maher. Also have the bonus show, Overtime, embedded after the jump.
Posted in Celebrity, Hip-Hop, Politics, Series, Television, Videos | Tags: Bill Maher, Bill O'Reilly, HBO, Killer Mike, Michael Render, Real Time With Bill Maher | 2 Comments »
Kendrick Lamar Recognized as A ‘Generational Icon’ on the California State Senate Floor (Video)
May 12, 2015
Well Kendrick Lamar continues to win in 2015. Â His critically acclaimed album “To Pimp A Butterfly” is selling like Rap albums did back in the 90’s and has helped to reinvigorate the conversation about doing a complete work rather than just catchy singles. Â Now add to the list he has been recognized as a “Generational Icon” by the California Senate and was awarded on the Senate floor. Â This was organized by fellow Compton native Sen. Isadore Hall III who introduced Kendrick to the Senate Floor and presented the award. Â Kendrick along with his fiancee Whitney Alford were there to accept the award and thank the Senate for the distinguished honor.
King Kunta, King Kendrick
–ArtByOdell Twitter/SoundCloud
Posted in Celebrity, Hip-Hop, News, Politics, Videos | Tags: California, Generational Icon, Isadore Hall, Kendrick Lamar, Senate, Senator | 1 Comment »
Yasiin Bey Speaks On What Really Matters To Him As An Artist (Video)
May 12, 2015
Real emcee and all-around real dude Yasiin Bey gives us about five minutes of discourse on who he is as an artist and expressive human being that is ever-evolving. Remember how Nina Simone posited earlier that artists should speak honestly; about the times and such? Yeah, Yasiin obviously heard the sista’s heart speak and reps that. Took it to heart. Watch.
People take their time to listen to what I have to say; and I really value that.
– Yasiin Bey
– @ojones1
Posted in Activism, Celebrity, Hip-Hop, Videos | Tags: Beats By Dre, mos def, Yasiin Bey | No Comments »
What Happened, Miss Simone? (Documentary Trailer)
May 12, 2015
“How can you be an artist and not reflect the times?”
– Nina Simone
Waaaaay more to sista Nina Simone than the Kanye West “Blood On The Leaves†sample; and it looks like NetFlix is going to let us in on the rest of the story. Check out the trailer for the documentary profile of the prolific pioneer artist/activist entitled “What Happened, Miss Simone?” The documentary (due out June 26, 2015) will include comments from her daughter and others close to her, along with rare recordings and footage.
Posted in Activism, Celebrity, Film, R&B, Soul, Trailer, Videos | Tags: Miss Simone, Nina Simone, What Happened, What Happened Miss Simone | 1 Comment »
Comedy: Mariah Carey Shares Her Pie With Bryan, Brett And Frito (Video)
May 12, 2015
Just saying… that Frito Pie looks like that bullll shucks! BUT if Mariah Carey’s cute a$$ makes it, I doubt there’s a dude alive that would not at least try it. Funny vid from ‘Funny or Die’ with host Bryan Safi, celeb guest producer/director Brett Ratner, and some corny dude named ‘Frito’ (gotta watch to hear Mariah’s story on him).
Posted in Celebrity, Comedy, R&B, Series, Videos | Tags: Brett Ratner, Bryan Safi, corny, Frito, Frito Pie, Funny Or Die, Mariah Carey | No Comments »
T-Pain: Bigger Than Pain (Documentary)
May 5, 2015
“Bigger Than Pain” follows the career of T-Pain from the UK leg of his 2014 “I Am T-Pain†concert tour to his creative life off stage and his use of Auto-Tune. It also reveals how the ambitious 30 year old with two Grammy Awards and over 50 top ten singles under his belt navigates the triumphs and pitfalls of his successful career.
Posted in Celebrity, Film, Hip-Hop, Videos | Tags: Bigger Than Pain, T-Pain, T-Pain: Bigger Than Pain | No Comments »
Raekwon Speaks On His Ties To Drake, His Album “F.I.L.A.”, What’s Happening In Baltimore And More (Video)
May 5, 2015
Raekwon drops in on Ebro In The Morning at New York studios to talk about “F.I.L.A,” respect for the homies 40 and Drizzy Drake, the ebb and flow of his career, hood realities and perspectives being felt on the ground in Baltimore nowadays, and much more.
Afrika Bambaataa Talks Violence in Hip-Hop & Black Spades Days (Video)
May 5, 2015
Arguing over foolishness…Just do the music and put it out there. There’s room for everybody.
– Afrika Bambaataa
Listen to the legend when he’s talking, children of Hip-Hop. Here’s Bambaataa speaking on industry illusions and mind control, beef between Lil Kim and Nicki Minaj and between others, views on use of the N-word, his days in the Black Spades gang (and some positive aspects from it) and much more.
Posted in Celebrity, Hip-Hop, Series, Videos | Tags: Afrika Bambaataa, Black Spades, Music Industry, social justice, Violence, Violence in Hip-Hop | No Comments »
Tony Touch Welcomes Mr. Scarface To The Mic…To Freestyle (Video)
May 2, 2015
Facemoooob! Tony Tocaaaa! WHAT! Don’t every say Scarface fell off, down, or slipped in any way shape or form on that mic. Backpack, Beats and all. Surely he was in the studio to promo his “Diary of a Madman” book; but he came, he saw, he conquered with this freestyle. Veni vidi vici mickey fickeys!
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Stephen A. Smith Speaking His Mind About Mayweather, The Power Of The Black Vote And More (Video)
May 1, 2015
Just saying, Stephen A. makes a good hedge mid-beginning of this clip: ‘In terms of anticipation‘ this will be the fight of a [quarter] century. Hope it lives up to that this weekend. Check out the often controversial, always outspoken Smith in this interview.
Never shy to speak his mind, ESPN host Stephen A. Smith joined Renada for an in depth discussion on the upcoming Mayweather/Pacquiao fight & reveals the real reason Mayweather is hated. He also explains why he wishes every Black American would vote Republican for one election; touches on NBA playoffs, Black athletes & more! A must watch!
Posted in Celebrity, Hip-Hop, Interview, Politics, Radio, Series, Videos | Tags: Ear Candy Mornings, Floyd Mayweather, Hip Hop Nation, Manny Pacquiao, Renada Romain, RenadaRomainTV, Stephen A. Smith, Voting | No Comments »
Legends+Pioneers: Just Blaze And Rick James (Video)
May 1, 2015
For this episode of Legends+Pioneers with Opiyo Okeyo, we get Just Blaze speaking about the cool funk genius of Rick James. An inspiration to Blaze, the two (Blaze and James) got to hang out a couple of times. Watch Just Blaze reminisce and appreciate the times with late great; and check out the caricatures.
Posted in Animation, Celebrity, Hip-Hop, Interview, Producers, Series, Videos | Tags: Just Blaze, Legends+Pioneers, Opiyo Okeyo, Rest In Beats, Rick James | No Comments »
Scarface Speaks Out On Police Brutality (Video)
May 1, 2015
“I feel like we’re being hunted…and I’m not cool with it.”
– Scarface
At HuffPost Live mainly to promote his book “Diary of a Madman,” Face gets into other topics as guided by interviewer Marc Lamont Hill. You know, Scarface (born Brad Jordan) makes some enlightened points here. And some in an impassioned way. But even when using his outside voice inside, truth is truth. Hear him speak on, among other things, police brutality.
Most interesting: FaceMob KNOWS his ‘mob’ (his people, his fans) will ride – just because he says to when he says. And instead of taking the not-a-role-model stance, he refrained from saying what he really wanted done about police abusing their power. Plus, it was smart not to ‘scare away’ potential readers of his book by getting too real to fast (e.g. let them get shocked…later…by reading the book).
Posted in Celebrity, Hip-Hop, Interview, Politics, Videos | Tags: Brad Jordan, Diary of a Madman, Huffington Post, HUFFPOST LIVE, Marc Lamont Hill, Police brutality, Scarface | 1 Comment »
Legends+Pioneers: Peanut Butter Wolf Meets Stevie Wonder (Video)
April 30, 2015
Peanut Butter Wolf, founder of Stones Throw Records, shares his experiences running into some of his musical heroes – including the legendary Stevie Wonder. Followed him into the restroom, PBW? Wow. Fan going ‘Stan’ much? Hahaa! Great clip (and animation) from the Legends+Pioneers series with Opiyo Okeyo.
Posted in Animation, Celebrity, Hip-Hop, Interview, Series, Videos | Tags: Legends+Pioneers, Opiyo Okeyo, Peanut Butter Wolf, Stevie Wonder | No Comments »
