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Biggie’s Daughter T’yanna Wallace, Now Grown At Age 18, Speaks On Her Father’s Legacy (Video)
March 9, 2012
Biggie’s young daughter T’yanna Wallace who he talked about in his music & even featured in his “Juicy” video is now all grown up at 18. In her first radio interview ever she speaks on her father’s legacy & more on NYC’s HOT 97. More video under the hood….We’ll always love Big Poppa….
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Unsung: Full Force (Documentary)
February 29, 2012
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Classic Clips: Happy Bornday Nina Simone! (February 21,1933)
February 21, 2012
This is one of my many favorites from the one of the greatest jazz musician/songwriters, who was the embodiment of “Black is Beautiful”, Nina Simone (February 21,1933-April 21,2003). Although she wasnt traditional jazz, nor did she have the tradional smooth jazz/lounge voice like Billie Holiday, Dinah Washington,or Ella Fitzgerald but check the linear notes of any of your favorite hip hop albums and you will see her joints credited for samples everywhere. Heads knew muscially Nina Simone would “Put a Spell on You”.
-Isreali
Posted in Alternative, History, Music, News, Videos | Tags: Billie Holiday, Dinah Washington, Ella Fitzgerald, Nina Simone, Put A Spell on You | No Comments »
Marley (Film Trailer)
February 21, 2012
Directed by Kevin MacDonald (The Last King of Scotland, State of Play), it is a documentary on the life, music, and legacy of legendary Jamaican singer-songwriter and musician, Bob Marley. The film was premiered at the 2012 Berlin Film Festival and set to hit SXSW Festival next month March 8th – 13th 2012 in Austin, Texas.
It is the first feature backed by the Marley family as well as the legend’s longtime music label head Chris Blackwell which should make for the most insightful look at his life yet as it follows “the musician, revolutionary and legend from his earliest days to his rise to international superstardom” using rare footage, archival photos and incredible performances and interviews with his family, friends and bandmates. Blackwell executive produces alongside Marley’s son, Ziggy.” – BOBMARLEYARCHIVE
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Sonny Liston: The Champion Nobody Wanted (Documentary)
February 19, 2012
My homie Fudge put me up on this documentary on Sonny Liston that I’ve never seen before & found it to be a very interesting piece to watch especially during black history month. More information about the documentary under the hood…
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Posted in Cover Story, History, News, Sports, Videos | Tags: Black History Month, Boxing, Documentary, SONNY LISTON, THE CHAMP NOBODY WANTED | No Comments »
Black & Latino In The U.S. (Video)
February 17, 2012
My homie & dope visual artist Dubelyoo brought this interview to my attention with entertainers who happen to be both Black & Latino. It’s funny how some people I know are ignorant how you can be both, but I blame that on their inability to travel. What some people fail to realize is that being “Latino” is more centered on “culture” more so than “race”. Check out this interesting interview of the experiences from entertainers such as Laz Alonso (“Avatar”, “Jumping the Broom”), Tatyana Ali (“Fresh Prince of Bel Air”), Gina Torres (“Suits, Hercules: The Legendary Journeys”) and Judy Reyes (“Scrubs”), musicians Christina Milian (“Dip it Low”) and Kat DeLuna (“Whine Up”), and journalist Soledad O’Brien
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Slavery By Another Name (Documentary)
February 15, 2012
In case you missed the PBS documentary “Slavery By Another Name” when it aired Monday night February 13th, you can click on the link below to watch the whole thing from your computer. Read more about this powerful documentary after the jump below. The above video is just an insight into the making of the documentary, but the full 90 plus minute documentary can be viewed by clicking on the link below.
WATCH: SLAVERY BY ANOTHER NAME (90 MINUTE DOCUMENTARY)
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Posted in Cover Story, History, News, Videos | Tags: AFRICAN AMERICAN HISTORY, Black History Month, Documentary, PBS, Slavery, SLAVERY BY ANOTHER NAME, SOCIAL ISSUE | No Comments »
Dru Ha & Buckshot Speak On Their Relationship with Tupac Shakur (Video)
February 13, 2012
Duck Down records Dru Ha & Buckshot talk about how their relationship with Tupac developed & added a few funny stories in the process. Dru Ha mentions a Duck Down movie could possibly be in the works with all the stories that they have from over the years as well….
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Classic Clips: The Roots and A Tribe Called Quest Freestyle
February 8, 2012
Illadeph meets QB in this freestyle featuring Rahzel on the beat, with Black Thought, Consequence and Phife Dawg on the mics. As usual, Rahzel kills the beatbox while Ali Shaheed Muhammed and Questlove chill and groove to the beat. Would’ve been nice to hear what Q-Tip had to say, though. Guess time was up on Lorna’s Corner.
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BLITZ – 02/06/2012: And The Winner Is….
February 6, 2012
Giants Beat Patriots In Superbowl
Patriots Release Player Night Before Super Bowl
Atlanta Parents March In Protest Against Redistricting Plans
Bishop Long Apologizes to Jewish Community
NFL Considers Getting Rid of The Pro Bowl
The Best Super Bowl Commercials Of The Night
Prosecutors Drop Case Against Lance Armstrong
Tax Company Steals Refund Checks
M.I.A. Flips Bird During Super Bowl Performance
Gas Prices To Rise 60Â Cents By May
Aruba Offers Super Bowl Losers Free Trip
Posted in Comedy, Cover Story, Hip-Hop, History, News, Sports, Technology | Tags: 2/6/12, BLITZ, The BLITZ | No Comments »
Happy Birthday Bob Marley (1945-1981)
February 6, 2012
February 6th marks the birth of one of music’s most prolific fixtures, reggae legend Robert Nesta Marley. His lyrics, containing messages of activism, love and self-awareness, continue to move crowds more than 30 years after his passing. Catch this 1979 footage of the legend performing one of his many, many hits.
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Soul Train VH1 Documentary (Video)
February 1, 2012
“Few television series were as innovative and influential as Soul Train. Set first in Chicago, and later in Los Angeles, the Soul Train dance party reached national significance and became the longest running syndicated show in television history. Soul Train: The Hippest Trip In America was a 90 minute documentary celebrating the show’s many contributions to pop culture, music, dance and fashion. From 1970-2006 the series offered a window into the history of Black music, and its charismatic host, Don Cornelius was The Man responsible for a new era in Black expression. A trained journalist, Don created a media empire that provided an outlet for record labels and advertisers to reach a new generation of music fans.
As the epitome of cool, many of his expressions entered the popular American lexicon: “A groove that will make you move real smooth,” “Wishing you Peace, Love and Soul!” The documentary will feature performances and great moments from the show, as well as behind-the-scene stories and memories from the cast and crew. In addition, popular musicians, comics and actors of yesterday and today will comment on growing up with the show and will share their stories of how Soul Train affected their own lives.” – VH1
Posted in Hip-Hop, History, News, Videos | Tags: Documentary, Don Cornelius, Soul Train, VH1, VH1 Roc Doc | No Comments »
DJ Jazzy Jeff gets detailed on ‘Where It All Began’ (Video)
January 26, 2012
“DJ Jazzy Jeff is a hip-hop icon. You know the stats: one of the illest DJs EVER, winner of the first ever rap Grammy, superstar producer and one half of the legendary DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince. But, do you know the path that led him to become one of hip-hop’s pioneers? Here’s an interview where he breaks down his journey to hip-hop through music. This is Where It All Began for DJ Jazzy Jeff.” – AFORHTV
Posted in Hip-Hop, History, Producers, Videos | Tags: DJ, DJ Culture, DJs, Jazzy Jeff, Where It All Began | No Comments »
Somali Pirate Movie: “Fishing Without Nets” (Video)
January 25, 2012
Check out this trailer to the short film that’s currently being screened at the Sundance Film Festival based on the lives of the pirates of Somalia. “Fishing Without Nets” has just won the Jury Prize in Short Filmmaking at the Sundance Film Festival & the timing of the film’s win couldn’t be any more coincindental with the recent news coming out of Washington. The U.S. Navy SEAL Team Six, that killed Osama Bin Laden, just successfully completed a successful rescue mission of a kidnapped American under the orders of President Barack Obama. The timing of this film directed by 25-year-old Cutter Hodierne couldn’t be better as the movie, unlike major news outlets reporting of these events, is coming based on the perspective of the Somali pirates themselves. From a production standpoint the director only wanted to shoot in East Africa for 3 weeks with his team, but their stint there grew into 5 months in which their own lives were at risk among other hardships.
Posted in Comedy, History, News, Videos | Tags: CUTTER HODIERNE, FILMS, FISHING WITHOUT NETS, Movie, SHORT FILM, SOMALI PIRATE MOVIE, SOMALI PIRATES, Sundance Film Festival | No Comments »
Phonte Reviews ‘Red Tails’ For his ‘Movie In A Minute’ Series (Video)
January 24, 2012
I went to see the movie “Red Tails” because I believe it’s a very important film not just for African Americans, but for all Americans in knowing more about the history & sacrifices made by the Tuskeegee Airmen who the film is largely based upon. Phonte continues his “Movie In A Minute” film review for 2012 with his thoughts on Red Tails that hit theaters last friday January 20th. I agree with Phonte’s commentary 100% in this clip. His thoughts are exactly what I was thinking after catching the movie over the weekend. I purposely didn’t say anything on twitter, because I didn’t want to influence anyone NOT to see the film. I expected more, but still understood the importance of the film & for people to go & support it.
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Ice-T Speaks on ‘The Art Of Rap’ Documentary (Video)
January 20, 2012
Gearing up to present his documentary “Something From Nothing: The Art Of Rap” at the Sundance Film festival, Ice-T sat down with the people over at Billboard to talk about the film & the festival at which he will also perform.
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Papoose Says Nas ‘Annihilated’ Jay-Z in Their Lyrical Battle (Video)
January 17, 2012
In a recent interview, Papoose talks about the recent battle with Common Vs. Drake & also speaks on one of the greatest battles to have ever occured in hip hop between Nas & Jay-Z. I have to agree with Pap that Nas did indeed ‘Ether’ Jay-Z in that battle.
Happy Birthday Muhammad Ali (Video)
January 17, 2012
Muhammad Ali is celebrating his 70th birthday today & to you sir we salute you! With all the flack Obama is catching could Ali have predicted the outcome?
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Mike Tyson Says His First Time Meeting Muhammad Ali He Was In A Juvenile Detention Center (Audio)
January 17, 2012
Mike Tyson called into Philly sports station The Fanatic 97.5 FM to talk about what Muhammad Ali meant to him, what was it about Ali that made him the most famous athlete in the world, what he represented to people outside of boxing, whether or not he thinks Ali is the best boxer of all-time, and what he thinks about the Ali-Frazier rivalry. Check out the audio of the interview below.
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Black Thought Says MLK’s ‘Dream’ Is Almost a ‘Nightmare’ Similar to a Boondocks Episode (Video)
January 16, 2012
The team over at ALLHIPHOP caught up with The Roots frontman Black Thought who spoke about the great things about Martin Luther King Jr’s dream, but in contrast to the notion of at what cost today in 2012. I don’t disagree with Black Thought’s analogy that Aaron McGruder’s “Return Of The King” episode of The Boondocks is similar to what’s going on today with our communities. Pay attention to the interview so you can fully understand the context from which Mr. Tariq Trotter & The Wurx are speaking…
Posted in Hip-Hop, History, Videos | Tags: Allhiphop, Black Thought, Jr, Martin Luther King, MLK, TARIQ TROTTER, The Roots, The Wurx | No Comments »
