Joe Biden And Colin Powell Race Their Cars. Who You Got? (Video)
Well, would you look at that! Joe Biden and Colin Powell have found a way to settle things… on the road with the engine wide open! Who knew General Powell was such a speed demon; that Vice President Biden was such a classic car buff. Jay Leno gets props for pulling this together and pulling it off. Okay, I mean Jay AND the U.S. Secret Service.
(Their track, their rules right? NOT! Gun it, Mr. Vice President. Pedal to the metal!)
– @ojones1
Black America Since MLK: And Still I Rise (Trailer)
New docu-series from noted history scholar Henry Louis Gates, Jr. Debuted last night. Next scheduled national broadcast next Tuesday, November 22, 2016. Check local listings for other air times.
In his new four-hour series, BLACK AMERICA SINCE MLK: AND STILL I RISE, Henry Louis Gates, Jr. embarks on a deeply personal journey through the last fifty years of African American history. Joined by leading scholars, celebrities, and a dynamic cast of people who shaped these years, Gates travels from the victories of the civil rights movement up to today, asking profound questions about the state of Black America — and our nation as a whole.
– PBS
Termanology – “Top Shotta” feat. Joey Bada$$ (Prod. By Statik Selektah)
Now this is a dope collab situation. A Statik Selektah beat as the basis for some of Hip-Hop’s latest. As far as the flows, these young lions can go. Get at the “Top Shotta” duo – Temanology & Joey Bada$$ – above in the the stream and below on the “More Politics” album Term has coming in a couple of days.
TERMANOLOGY – TOP SHOTTA FEAT. JOEY BADA$$ (PROD. BY STATIK SELEKTAH) | MORE POLITICS (PRE-ORDER)
Surprising Origins Of Six Awesome Foods (Video)
Lobster, nachos, dipping dots and more awesome food origin stories. It’s like how they do background stories for comic book heroes, but for food. No less interesting, though…promise!
– @ojones1
Eye Candy: The T&A To End All T&A (Video)
Why that preview pic, I dunno. Honey in the dotted is more than enough to get spotted. All them T–s. All that A-s. Deeeeeeem!!! I was speechless. You will see why as soon as you press play above. I don’t know who she is. If I did I would tell you, after I found her… and proposed… to put her name in this Noontime Eye Candy feature post 😉
(Now, if YOU know who she is, please tell ME! Because I gots to know!)
– Ojones
Chris Tucker Almost Didn’t Survive The “California Love” Shoot (Video)
Almost dying, for real, at a Death Row video shoot? If there is an anecdote that defines ‘Thug Life’ as well as any urban dictionary, Chris Tucker shares it above!
After asking Hailee Steinfeld about a moment in her music video for “Starving,” James learns Chris Tucker was saved by Michael Clarke Duncan on the set of Tupac’s “California Love” music video.
This Ice Cave Never Thaws (Video)
Stalagmites – those are the ones that come up from the ground – of ice. A cave full of them and ice stalactites (from the ceiling) that never melt. Looks so serene. Beautiful.
Hidden in the mountains of China’s Shanxi Province, the Ningwu ice caves stay frozen all year. These caves, dating back more than three million years, boast icefalls and walls stretching hundreds of feet below the surface. Come explore this spectacular frozen sanctuary.
– @ojones1
KXNG Crooked – “Good Vs Evil” (Album Stream)
No surprise that the news of a coming Trump presidency has hit the ‘hood hard. But perhaps a positive byproduct is the music rappers are making because of it. Anger, consciousness, encouragement… worthwhile foundations for dope music. There’s more than enough lamentation and trepidation to spur on the movement. We heard that “Fire” single from Rapsody. Now you can sample/stream KXNG Crooked’s “Good Vs Evil” album sparked by fears & feelings brought on by the recent political upset.
Four years from now we’ll see if I was channeling my inner Nostradamus when creating this album. I say that because the arch nemesis in the storyline is a character called the “Puppet Master” who I modeled after Trump; but with more power. Now that Trump has more power than ever I wonder if my album’s warnings will become prophecy.
– KXNG Crooked
Rapsody – “Fire” feat. Moonchild (Prod. By Kash x Khrysis x 9th Wonder)
Music, especially when it’s a jawn from Rapsody, soothes the soul. Her fans need that, something, in the wake of the Trump victory. Truth. But it can make a fire smoulder in your belly at the same time. Enter the First Lady of Jamla, doing dope music as usual, with her new single “Fire” (produced by Kash, Khrysis, and 9th Wonder).
RAPSODY – FIRE FEAT. MOONCHILD (PROD. BY KASH X KHRYSIS X 9TH WONDER)
Stop Me If You’ve Heard This One: Magician David Blane Shows Up With A Deck Of Cards And A Frog… (Video)
You know you are a real magician when you can bring onlookers up for a really close look, then send them scurrying away like gleefully startled children. Hilarious, engaging and intriguing, watch master illusionist David Blane amaze Jimmy Fallon and The Roots in the clip above.
– @ojones1
Heather Hunter: Former Adult Industry Icon & Hip-Hop Insider Speaks (Video)
Vlad interviewed Heather Hunter. I will post most anything I can on Heather Hunter. Dude. Before porn was online, before I could even get it via discreet mail order, Heather’s were performances you sought in that back room of the video rental store or in your homies’ sock drawer stashes. Respect to Vanessa Del Rio, Angel Kelly, and countless other adult film actresses I have enjoyed… but Heather was the MAJOR! Moreover, she experienced cross-industry success in a way others have not. She literally had licks AND lyrics that made men AND women go WOW. Facts!
So how & why did she do it? What happened during & after? Why’d she stop? She tells Vlad. Score and salute for the scoop on this one, sir.
Heather Hunter has enjoyed successful careers in both the film and music industries, and she revealed that while many people would think it would be taboo to come from the industry to music, she got nothing but love. Heather explained that she always had a closeness with the Hip-Hop industry after growing up in the Bronx and frequenting Latin Quarter, one of the first clubs in NYC to play Hip-Hop. Heather added that she was able to work with some big names, including Scott Storch, Timbaland, Uncle Luke, and Akinyele, who mentored her at the beginning of her music career.
During the conversation, Heather also spoke about getting her start in her career after being discovered in the strip club when she was eighteen, after starting in the club just a couple of years earlier when she left home. She added that just one year after being in the business she started working for Vivid as a contract girl, which Heather admitted opened up a lot of opportunities. To hear more from Heather, including why she decided to fully retire from the industry, hit the above clip.
More after the jump.
– @ojones1
Ghost in the Shell Trailer (Trailer)
This ain’t Black Widow. Nah, no Romanoff. No Avenger movie here. While Marvel takes a break from her characters, ScoJo is going dolo in the sci-fi action genre. This “Ghost In The Shell” teaser is dope in the eeriest ways. But the filmmaker doesn’t skimp on the sexy either: Skin tights on during the fights, and ScoJo is kissing a girl (ever so gently…nice). See her pitch and trailer above.
Based on the internationally-acclaimed sci-fi property, “Ghost In The Shell” follows Major, a special ops, one-of-a-kind human-cyborg hybrid, who leads the elite task force Section 9. Devoted to stopping the most dangerous criminals and extremists, Section 9 is faced with an enemy whose singular goal is to wipe out Hanka Robotic’s advancements in cyber technology.
“Ghost In The Shell”, starring Scarlett Johansson, is coming to theaters March 31, 2017.
Comedy: Stephen Colbert Says, “Don’t Move To Canada Just Yet!” (Video)
File this under laugh-to-keep-from-crying. But it is actually funny. Classic Colbert. It’s actually a monologue of hope… as America is on the verge of being made ‘great again.’ Like it or not, Donald J. Trump is the President Elect. But hey, this is what many American voters wanted. And the rest of us… we will endure. Together. We must! So don’t go running for border, eh. Stay.
Sure, they’ve got free healthcare up there. But being an American citizen is like family: you’re in it whether you like it or not.
Watch and take heart, Colbert Nation. We will be okay.
– @ojones1
Comedy: “The Holiday Roast” feat. The SquADD (Video)
It’s a double-dose of funny doing double duty. “The Holiday Roast” above is actually a promo vid for the holiday hilarity that just hit theaters entitled “Almost Christmas” AND it’s a damn funny janking session!
(‘Janking’ is ‘cracking jokes’ or ‘joining’ or ‘taking shots’…. or… ahhh just watch… you’ll get it!)
When the boyfriend Trevor comes in, though… daaaamn! Bwaahaaaaa!
– @ojones1
When Did Kristaps Porzingis Know He Was Destined To Play In The NBA? (Video)
Every professional athlete has had a particular moment when they realized that the game they were playing wasn’t going to be just a hobby — that they were special and capable of competing with the best in the world. In this installment of “When I Knew,” Kristaps Porzingis remembers the moment when he knew he was more than just another teenager.
– The Players’ Tribune
The Black Opera – “African America” (Album Stream)
Mannnn! The Black Opera had this recorded and well in the can before the election. But they are so on-the-head with this “African America” album and commentary therein. Check out what they had to say about it.
At its core, “African America” is the story of a people that feel lost, a people that don’t feel welcome in their place of birth. This is where Black Americans currently exist, a place where the laws and law enforcement don’t seem to serve or protect them. “African America†can be viewed as an actual plea to build a new home, or just to relocate mentally.
“African America” is the promised land of freedom.
Below is a link to cop, and a FREE stream if you need more to be sure…
Geechi Suede – “Phone Check” (Video)
New heat from 1/2 of Golden Era greats Camp Lo. Check for this “Phone Check” video from Geechi. Good bounce to it. More boom snap than bap. Definitely not trap. Plus the skills are still real deal.
Geechi Suede is proud to announce his new project, “0.9 NyteLife FM.” While fans await the next Camp Lo album (coming in 2017), “0.9 NyteLife FM” will be available at all digital outlets on December 2nd, 2016. In the meantime, check out the official music video for “Phone Check,” the first single off the project.
Eye Candy: Koi Grand (Instagram Girls) [Video]
Hooollleeee sheeeeit and hot dam if Koi Grand ain’t the hottest thang on Instagram! It’s like the first time you saw Serena Williams swat a tennis ball in a skin tight that gripped the booty soooo right. That…plus a LOTTA more wiggle and jiggle. This Koi compilation certainly is Grand. And it’s embedded for your enjoyment above. So press play and get to enjoying. Then visit the Gram. ‘Cause it’s jumping, too, fam.
– @ojones1
Fat Joe x Remy Ma – “Money Showers” feat. Ty Dolla $ign (Prod. By Cool & Dre)
Nice head nod, body rock beat by Cool & Dre. Fat Joe and Remy Ma running the rap down. And Remy on that safe box on the cover art (whew). If only Pun was here so you could really feel the ‘Pun intended’… Ha! Check out “Money Showers” (featuring Ty Dolla $ign).
FAT JOE X REMY MA – MONEY SHOWERS FEAT. TY DOLLA $IGN (PROD. BY COOL & DRE)


