The Most Epic Hip-Hop Showdown: Big Daddy Kane vs. Kool G Rap (Video)
February 22, 2017
You remember how the two dudes in the “Five Heartbeats” movie had that soul-singing battle on stage and made the lady fans faint? This Big Daddy Kane vs. Kool G Rap showdown… It’s like that. Yup. And that’s the way it is! Two Golden Era legends going head up; doing hit-for-hit in front of the fans. An intra-squad rhyme-sayer scrimmage between two of the Juice Crew.
Oh yeah, Masta Ace shows up later in the show to rock a short set, too. Click play and overdose on the dopeness already!
Civil Rights Activist And Icon Dr. Bernard LaFayette On ‘Love Ultra Radio’ (Live Interview Tonight)
February 21, 2017
I felt such a rush, and a potent mix, of emotions once Love Ultra Radio green-lit this interview event. This will be something of a fireside chat with Dr. Bernard LaFayette – a living legend, civil rights warrior, and Kingian scholar (who even today teaches the history and methods of activism and nonviolent protest made known in the States by those aligned with Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.). And shout out and respect to the bredren Jah Prince and super-producer Iman Lexington for throwing open the doors and welcoming Dr. Lafayette warmly.
Oh… and that hey-I-know-that-name feeling you are getting… that is because I recently mentioned his name in the opinion piece I posted a few weeks back about the Talledega College marching band playing President Trump’s inauguration (link that here).
Want to know what is so awesome, inspiring, and awe-inspiring? I did not really get to know Dr. LaFayette as the man who boldly walked with MLK Jr. and Jesus Christ since his youth. Nah, I got to know him as my high school principal back in Tuskegee, Alabama. I got to know him as the guy that cheered us on our sideline win, lose or lose badly. And as husband to my late Grandma’s longtime friend and across-the-street neighbor, Mrs. Kate (Bulls) LaFayette, who with my Aunt Tammie (Cottrell), helped me get this all set up for tonight.
Yep, and I got to know Dr. LaFayette as the Reverend who eulogized my beloved Grandma (another Tuskegee Legend) and presided over her home-going a couple of years back. Yeah. Doc took time from the never-ending work of uplifting and educating the people of the world, of ensuring that more and more of us learn to love and respect each other, to even fight for each other… without raising fists or firearms to do so… That man, came to sit with the family; share some memories and food; and wipe away a few tears.
Long enough story made only a bit longer: I am honored to know the man honored with the 2016 Mahatma Gandhi International Award for Reconciliation and Peace; and to know that he is NEVER to busy to talk to us… like he will tonight. I hope you will tune in to Love Ultra Radio tonight at 10pm EST to get to know him better, too. See the flyer above for details on the interview. And check out the linked article below for more info on the Doc.
MORE: CIVIL RIGHTS ICON STILL HAS WORK TO DO (DR. BERNARD LAFAYETTE)
– @ojones1
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Afro-Brazilian Hair Stories – Parts 1 & 2 (Video)
February 21, 2017
All jabs and jokes at the Chris Rock ‘Hair’ Movie aside, Black women’s hair is serious biz – monetary and cultural. This docu-miniseries from Essence mag is focusing on the cultural side. The women are beautiful; Afro-Brizilian beautiful. But some of the stories and struggles they share… not so.
While producing our August global issue in Rio de Janeiro, we interviewed women who are celebrating the “Afro” in Afro-Brazilian. However, their hair journey has been a battle of personal, family and social acceptance because of Brazil’s complicated history with race and identity.
– Essence
Start with Part 1 above, and continue with Part 2 after the jump.
Posted in Fashion, Film, History, Honeyz, Human Interest, Investigation, Lifestyle, Series, Travel, Videos | Tags: Afro-Brazilian, Afro-Brazilian Hair, Afro-Brazilian Hair Stories, Essence, Juliana Luna, Marina Marçal, Natural Hair, Part 1, Part 2 | No Comments »
Smart Money: Millennials & Money (Video)
February 21, 2017
This is the year to level up the #BankBlack and #BuyBlack Movements. Nice work doing so here by OneUnited Bank, the African American Film Critics Association and BMe Community; bringing us their “Smart Money” financial literacy video series. Set to cover topics from saving money to building credit to creating jobs and supporting community development.
Financial literacy and stability, for ourselves and our community. Yes, we STILL can… together!
Power Rangers (Trailer #2)
February 21, 2017
#GoGo Power Rangers! âš¡ Watch the NEW #PowerRangersMovie trailer now – In theaters March 24. pic.twitter.com/Vp5DgkXGnL
— Power Rangers (@ThePowerRangers) February 17, 2017
Well, go go “Power Rangers” then. This latest trailer ramps up the action on what is sure to be an action-packed TV-to-movie experience. Take a look.
Posted in Action, Fantasy, Film, Trailer, Videos | Tags: Becky G., Bill Hader, Bryan Cranston, Dacre Montgomery, Elizabeth Banks, Ludi Lin, Naomi Scott, Power Rangers, RJ Cyler | No Comments »
1804: The Hidden History Of Haiti (First Look Trailer)
February 21, 2017
Director/producer Tariq Nasheed is bringing us “1804: The Hidden History Of Haiti” … letting us bear witness to OURstory (as opposed to the little HIStory we get) about Haitians’ struggle for independence. You can learn more, and even help out, by visiting 1804movie.com.
From the producer of the hit film series Hidden Colors, a new documentary film about the Haitian revolution called 1804 will be released in Fall 2017.
– Tariq Nasheed
Posted in Film, History, Trailer, Videos | Tags: 1804, 1804: The Hidden History Of Haiti, First Look, The Hidden History Of Haiti | No Comments »
Ghostwriting: Rap’s Messiest Secret (Video)
February 20, 2017
Think about your all-around fav emcees. Would they still be if you found out they did not pen those rhymes that have you holding them in such high regard? Welcome to the conversation.
Good breakdown by Justin Hunte on the whole ghostwriting thing. I’ve definitely got thoughts on it. Even put ’em in the Twitterverse from time to time. Not fully accepting or deeply butt hurt by those cats. I am a proponent of calling out folks on their sh!t… even the self-procalaimed ‘god emcees.’
DJ Khaled’s “Shinin†featuring Beyonce and Jay Z seems to include another subliminal aimed at Drake. But what would an outward battle between Hov and Drizzy actually look like, considering the two MCs each come from eras with differing tolerance for ghostwriting? Tyrese let the cat out of the bag during his interview with The Breakfast Club this week. He’s planning to release the ghostwriters and reference tracks to all ghostwritten rhymes included on his next album under his rap alias, Black Ty. But how is lyrical greatness defined when crews are enlisted to craft classics? Stones Throw Records MC Homeboy Sandman, as well as Rude Jude from the All Out Show on Shade45 share their perspective on rap’s dirtiest secret.
– HipHopDX
People forget abt that Kanye reference verse & flow for Jay Z. Young Chris whisper style getting jacked by Jay Z too https://t.co/8RVmF9Zg6x
— Jay Force (@Jayforce) February 18, 2017
Posted in Hip-Hop, Interview, Series, Videos | Tags: Collaboration, collaborative writing, Ghostwriting, HipHop DX, HipHopDX, Justin Hunte, Rap's Messiest Secret, The Great Ghostwriting Debate | No Comments »
Who Wants To Be A Millionaire? Well, Watch And Learn! (Video)
February 20, 2017
Now, pay attention… This is some serious personal finance!
How difficult is it to become a millionaire? It’s probably not as hard as you might think, if you plan ahead. Author of “Smart Couples Finish Rich,” David Bach, came up with a chart showing how much money people at different ages should set aside each day in order to save a million dollars at the age of 65.
– Tech Insider
Maybe another takeaway from this: The earlier in life you start the better. So, again, we see that time is a most valuable commodity. If only I had more time (perhaps I could have more millions).
– @ojones1
Posted in Advice, Human Interest, Lifestyle, Videos | Tags: Advice, Become a millionaire by 65, David Bach, Finance, investment, savings, Smart Couples Finish Rich, Tech Insider | No Comments »
Stay Melo: Carmelo Anthony Explores Rio And Its Favelas (Video)
February 20, 2017
Yeah, Melo could have just stayed on the celeb tourist path laid out by the Olympics host committee when he went there to hoop for the USA. But nah man. He had to take the VICE crew out and about and bring back this; another dope ep of #StayMelo
Carmelo Anthony won some hardware when he visited Rio for the Olympics, but he still wanted more out of the trip. In this episode of Stay Melo, we spend a day exploring some of the best views in Brazil and the favelas of Rio.
– VICE Sports
In this episode of #StayMelo, I explore some of the best views in Brazil and the favelas of Rio with @VICESports: https://t.co/xuNS4GZiie pic.twitter.com/p342QwS5hg
— Carmelo Anthony (@carmeloanthony) January 24, 2017
Posted in Celebrity, Human Interest, Series, Sports, Videos | Tags: Carmelo Anthony, Favelas, RIO, Rio de Janeiro, Stay Melo, VICE, VICE Sports | No Comments »
Roc Marciano – “Rosebudd’s Revenge” (Part 1) [Video]
February 20, 2017
This is the official first compilation video for his album Rosebudd’s Revenge. It features these songs: “Rosebudd’s Revenge,” “Move Dope,” and “Here I Am.” Get Rosebudd’s Revenge on RocMarci.com now.
– Roc Marciano
Posted in Album, Hip-Hop, Videos | Tags: Part 1, Roc Marciano, Rosebudd's Revenge, Rosebudd's Revenge Part 1 | 3 Comments »
Science: What Is The Future Of Human Evolution? (Video)
February 20, 2017
What are the next steps in human evolution? Astrobiologist Caleb Scharf, who is the director of the Columbia Astrobiology Center at Columbia University, New York, and author of “The Copernicus Complex,” explains how the future of human evolution could unfold
– Tech Insider.
Now, I can only begin to fathom some Earthly idea of what an astrobiologist is. But Caleb offers some fascinating points to ponder above. There is absolutely no reason to believe that modern humans will continue to exist as we do over the coming milennia. Interesting to think about what we might become as a species… especially those of us who don’t go to Mars (those ‘Martians’ will have their own evolution to go through).
– @ojones1
Eye Candy: Lira Mercer (Instagram Girls) [Video]
February 20, 2017
Wowwee wow wow! Lira Mercer is something like a legendary Honey; at least on here. For our purposes, Lira Galore debuted in the “Geechi Liberace” video as Rick Ross’ love interest on screen (and soon-to-be wifey in real life for a while…until they split last year). Picked up her signal back then, and haven’t put her down since. So damn thick. So damn sexy. So press play above and enjoy another example of why I love my job 🙂
MORE LIRA MERCER ON INSTAGRAM | ON JAYFORCE.COM
– @ojones1
First Ever No-Parachute Jump (Video)
February 20, 2017
Incredible. And crazy! Looks like a good idea… for a Bugs Bunny cartoon… or maybe the next Marvel movie of TV episode. Either way, fantasy has indeed become reality. Above, you can press play and watch the first ever jump, from an airplane to the Earth, pulled off with NO PARACHUTE!
– @ojones1
Posted in EVENTS, Human Interest, Videos | Tags: first ever NO PARACHUTE jump, Luke Aikins, NO PARACHUTE, skydiving | No Comments »
Hezekiah – “Gods” (EP)
February 17, 2017
Don’t tell us about how hard you’re grinding… Producer Hezekiah put out there on his Bandcamp that he is recouperating from a brain aneyurism, and yet he still has heat for the streets that he can serve from the shelf! Check out this “Gods” EP with features from Bilal, Freeway, Blu, T3 of Slum Village, and more.
(Peep the video spot of Hezekiah & Peedi Crakk in the studio after the jump.)
Science: How Colonizing Mars Could Spark New Kind Of Human Evolution (Video)
February 17, 2017
So, we talk about going to Mars. And leave it to futurists like Elon Musk, we talk about STAYING and establishing human life there. But watching this video though… Colonizing Mars means former “Earthlings” become real-life “Martians”… and that is a different kind of human; or it least it most likely would be.
If humans ever successfully colonize Mars, how would their biology change? An evolutionary biologist at Rice University and author of book “Future Humans: Inside the Science of Our Continuing Evolution,” Scott Solomon, explains how humans might evolve on Mars and what significance that could have for humans left on Earth.
– @ojones1
O.C. – “Good Man†(Prod. By Soultronik) [Video]
February 17, 2017
Another heater from that O.C. album. Man, can’t wait for it to come out? Good, ’cause it’s already out! Watch this “Good Man†(produced by Soultronik)… and you can go cop… if you want.
Posted in Album, Hip-Hop, Videos | Tags: D.I.T.C, D.I.T.C. Crew, DITC, DITC Crew, Good Man, O.C., OC, Soultronik | No Comments »
Look! ‘The President’ Is Reading His Next Batch Of Executive Orders (Video)
February 17, 2017
Hahaa! Jon Stewart is a FOOL and a half!
Well, no doubt, you’ve heard that President Trump has gotten more accomplished than any other President in history… from Trump… And he did it via executive orders. How appropriate that Colbert had ‘The Donald’ (well, an unreasonable facsimile) to let The Late Show audience in on a batch of ‘special’ executive orders.
Friend of the show Jon Stewart stops by to give Stephen a sneak peek at some executive orders he borrowed off the President’s desk.
The Breaks (Series Trailer)
February 17, 2017
Niiiice! Somebody got their head on straight over at VH1 and greenlit “The Breaks” as a series to pick up right where the movie they made left off.
Get that steady check (again) Mack Wilds! Tip in there, too. Cool.
MORE: THE BREAKS, SERIES DEBUT FEBRUARY 20TH (VH1)
– @ojones1
Posted in Hip-Hop, Series, Television, Trailer, Videos | Tags: A-F-R-O, Afro, Afton Williamson, Antoine Harris, Mack Wilds, Method Man, T.I., The Breaks, TI, Tip Harris, VH1, Wood Harris | 3 Comments »
Eye Candy: Brittanya Razavi (Instagram Girls) [Video]
February 17, 2017
I guess the open music fits so right because Brittanya is what every head wants (pause, reflect, go). Might spit that hardcore boom bap, but this softness right here, yeah… Rap all you want, but you wanna wrap up Razavi ASAP fo’sho!
(Oh, so it’s just me? Fine. I’ll be that. Brittanya Razavi can be THICK and FINE and MINE. Deal!)
MORE BRITTANYA RAZAVI ON INSTAGRAM
– @ojones1
