The Murder of Fred Hampton (Documentary Trailer)
February 26, 2016
‘All Power To The People’ as a concept should not scare us. Fred Hampton’s stance in the above trailer comes through just as plain and clear on grainy archival footage as it would were he standing flat-footed saying it to our faces today: ‘If you are scared of socialism…you are scared of yourselves.’Â How deep is that?!
This trailer was made before Fred Hampton’s death when the film was to be called “Black Panther.” It shows Hampton (August 30, 1948 — December 4, 1969) giving a speech on revolution and racism in front of a large audience. Includes glimpses of Panthers Bobby Rush and Bobby Seale and filmmaker Howard Alk. This trailer is not included in the DVD release of the film.
– Chicago Film Archives
Black History is OUR history, all of ours (not just Black people’s). You should watch this; even after February 29th.
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Tags: American Civil Rights Movement, black history, Black History Month, Black Panther, Black Panthers, Bobby Seale, Chicago Film Archives, Civil Rights, Civil Rights Movement, Fred Hampton, The Murder of Fred Hampton | 
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Psycho Les (Of The Beatnuts) Plays The Game Of ‘Rhythm Roulette’ (Video)
February 25, 2016
Okay, The Beatnuts ain’t nobody’s punk when it comes to beat supremacy. But something about the way member Psycho Les glares for a sec when he puts on the lenses and says he’s about to turn into ‘Large Professor‘ on them. Boom! The game is no longer a game. Watch a music maker make more music from music he picked… blindfolded. And it’s gonna be nice. You know this. It’s Rhythm Roulette!
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TOKiMONSTA – “Put It Down” feat. Anderson .Paak x KRNE (Video)
February 25, 2016
Early release from producer TOKiMONSTA’s “FOVERE” album entitled “Put It Down” …featuring Anderson .Paak and KRNE and …a whole lot of madness mixed in with some Eye Candy (but the kind with razor blades that moms search for in Halloween bags)… all smashing on the bass drrrropppp! Wow. Just wow. Oh… and you can just pre-order the full-length below.
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Mr. Lif – “Whizdom” feat. Blacastan (Prod. By Edan)
February 25, 2016
I be on that Hip-Hop dropping out the Bean, right? I know. Well, here’s another gem from Boston’s (Massachusetts, USA) own emcee on the forever grind, Mr. Lif. The album he has coming is “Don’t Look Down,” but that’s gonna be a minute (due out April 15,2016). What you should rock with now is the thing he’s got going for FREE with Blacastan entitled “Whizdom.” Gotta admit, it caught my attention. Curious to see what comes next.
Now as a bonus for you, and a trip back for me, see what comes next after the jump. Something that caught me oh so long ago. Still dope!
DOWNLOAD: MR. LIF – WHIZDOM FEAT. BLACASTAN (PROD. BY EDAN) | DON’T LOOK DOWN (PRE-ORDER)
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Hezekiah – “I Love Kanye†(Pro Remix)
February 25, 2016
Kanye West recently released his “Life of Pablo” album With a blank Acapella smack dap in the middle. We producers love this. CHALLANGE!!!
Hezekiah never backs down. Taking a soulful “Chop up the soul Kanye” approach. Hez Samples Joslyn Brown – “Somebody Else’s Guy.”
The outcome is a banger. Check it out for yourself and feel free to share.
– Hezekiah
R&B: Bilal – “I Really Don’t Care” (Video)
February 25, 2016
You’re gonna love this tasty jazzy jawn from Bilal, off his “In Another Life” project (out now). “I Really Don’t Care” has a Stevie Wonder-ish Blues&B light jazz feel, right? Play it above, and see if you agree.
Very nice.
Tonight Show ‘Password’ With Contestants Jennifer Lopez & Khloé Kardashian (Video)
February 25, 2016
Of course, if Jenny from the Block gives “Big” as a clue, a dude will say ‘booty!’ Obviously. Hahahaaaa! Truth be told, this is a lot of lovely mocha shake on the set. Kudos to Questlove and Jimmy for maintaining like the big pimpin’ gamers that they are.
Jimmy and Jennifer Lopez team up against Khloé Kardashian and The Roots’ Questlove in the game ‘Password.’
Posted in Celebrity, Comedy, Series, Television, Videos | Tags: Jennifer Lopez, Jimmy Fallon, Khloé Kardashian, Questlove, The Roots, The Tonight Show, The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon | No Comments »
Nine From Little Rock (Documentary)
February 25, 2016
“Nine From Little Rock” is the Academy Award-winning (1965) documentary short that chronicles the experiences of the nine students selected to integrate Central High School in Little Rock (Arkansas, USA) in 1957. One of those nine students, Jefferson Thomas is the narrator. Famed doc director Charles Guggenheim helmed the storytelling effort. Though scripted, Thomas’ polish does not prevent viewers from understanding the realness of what the nine – Ernest Green (b. 1941), Elizabeth Eckford (b. 1941), Terrence Roberts (b. 1941), Carlotta Walls LaNier (b. 1942), Minnijean Brown (b. 1941), Gloria Ray Karlmark (b. 1942), Thelma Mothershed (b. 1940), and Melba Pattillo Beals (b. 1941), and Thomas himself (1942–2010, RIP) – went through.
Sure, first days at school can make you nervous. But how about riding there and being walked in by armed military escort; being eyeballed by the overly curious and malicious haters alike. Then imagine the pressure to perform! Folks already thinking you should not be there; expecting you to fail!
Watch. Make your Black History Month OFFICIAL!
Posted in Activism, Film, History, Videos | Tags: Academy Award, American Civil Rights Movement, Arkansas, black history, Black History Month, Bobby Seale, Central High School, Charles Guggenheim, Civil Rights, Civil Rights Movement, Documentary Short Subject, Integrate, Jefferson Thomas, Little Rock, Nine From Little Rock, Short Subject | No Comments »
French Montana – “Figure It Out” feat. Kanye West x Nas
February 24, 2016
Dopeness factor is a 10 on this. Not to hard to “Figure It Out” though. Stacked deck with French Montana, Kanye West, Nas… and that “Figure It Out” sample… boom-bap-driven backbeat… even the auto-tuning. Winning hand from the start. Can’t lie to ya!
This is off that “Wave Gods” that Montana has out now. Got the link to follow to that, too (below).
FRENCH MONTANA – FIGURE IT OUT FEAT. KANYE WEST X NAS | WAVE GODS (MIXTAPE)
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The Kids Ask B-Real, “What’s a Bong?” On Arts & Raps (Video)
February 24, 2016
You know, about 20 seconds into this, you’ll probably have formulated how you think this is gonna go. Hang in there. It’s sorta cute, sure. But actually… well… just watch. It’s good.
Legendary Hip-Hop artist, B-Real, joins the kids to answer “What’s a Bong?” See the kids decorate some shoes while Dr. GreenThumb spits some knowledge. See it all in this week’s episode of All Def Digital’s Arts and Raps.
Posted in Animation, Art, Celebrity, Fashion, Hip-Hop, Interview, Videos, Youth | Tags: A.D.D., ADD, All Def Digital, Arts & Raps, Arts and Raps, B-Real, Cypress Hill, What's a Bong | No Comments »
Joey Bada$$ – “Ready” (Prod. By Statik Selektah)
February 24, 2016
If you KNEW Statik Selektah was gonna be on the board beating something up for Joey Bada$$ to put it down on, you’d get “Ready” right? Well, too late, family. You already got it! You’re welcome.
(The whole thing bangs but… Yo! Dude start spitting some REAL at that 1:30 mark.)
Kanye West – “I Love Kanye” (Stefan Ponce Remix) [Video]
February 24, 2016
Madness the way they have been snatching down all versions of whatever the release of Stefan Ponce Remix of “I Love Kanye” was that set the ‘Net on fire. Here is what has survived, so far; and this might not for long if the hit count rises too noticeably.
(That was your word to the wise. Click and watch the quick clip NOW!)
Phat Kat a.k.a. Ronnie Euro – “True Story 3” feat. DJ Dez (Video)
February 24, 2016
There is only one thing wrong with this vid: NOTHING!
It’s like the director shows up and yells, “Action!” Then Ronnie goes off! Wouldn’t be surprised if that wasn’t far from the truth; at least some variation of it. Call it “True Story 3” (featuring DJ Dez). Done!
Eye Candy: Nicole Zavala (Video)
February 24, 2016
Nicole Zavala. Mami so fine! Can’t say she just “does makeup.” Her Instagram says she’s a Paul Mitchell Academy Licensed Cosmetologist. Yeah, she is the business! Looks meets skills. And the rest of her Instagram game… wowwww!
The Black Power Mixtape (1967-1975) [Trailer]
February 24, 2016
Another must-see for your Black History Month experience: “The Black Power Mixtape” (1967-1975). That’s right man. We wouldn’t lead you wrong. A mixtape, before we really recognized the term for the most part, of powerful stuff on the Civil Rights Era struggle. Peep the trailer above ( rent/buy link below), teasing footage of Black Pathers co-founder Bobby Seale, reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., activist Angela Davis, and others; with commentary from contemporaries (like Talib Kweli).
The Black Power Mixtape is an award winning compilation feature documentary that displays the story of the African-American community 1967-1975, the people, the society and the style that fueled a change. Told with sparkling, beautiful and deep footage, lost in the archives in Sweden for 30 years.
WATCH THE FULL FILM NOW: THE BLACK POWER MIXTAPE (IFC FILMS)
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Lord Finesse At Home In His Studio (Video)
February 23, 2016
I like that funk. Hahaaaaa!
Nice! Pre-production at the home studio; a different look at the D.I.T.C. representer >Lord Finesse. Probably still nodding to that “16 & Out” he produced, huh? Now you see how such beat beauty gets birthed.
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Nas Talks About His Independent Production, “The Land” (Video)
February 23, 2016
Shout out to Cleveland, “The Land.” Nas gave that salute and some insights on the Indie film known by that name on which he served as executive producer. Check out the quick clip above.
King Mez – “Changed” (Prod. By Cardo)
February 23, 2016
I ain’t change. I grew my n!gga.
– King Mez
It doesn’t take a Cardo beat for King Mez to tell you what you oughta already know: Everything that thrives is either growing or dying. Guess what Mez is trying to do? Crazy that this joint will definitely touch every listener; but likely in different ways. The gotta-get-mine minded folks will be nodding halfway through. But folks who know someone who has “Changed” on them, maybe not.
(That Robin Harris excerpt at the beginning though, “You damn right I’mo change!” Hahaaaa!)
DOWNLOAD: KING MEZ – CHANGED (PROD. BY CARDO)
Phene x MiCxSiC – “Respect Is Still King” (Prod. By Ben Wogu) [Video]
February 23, 2016
I thought you should know, while you’re chasing that check… Money don’t mean sh!t if you ain’t got respect!
It’s nearly a no-brainer that, if Phene gets much respect AND MiCxSiC gets much respect, that their collaborative effort would gets so much more. So RESPECT what these two do…and do so well. Over the solid beatwork by Ben Wogu, this ‘audiovisual two’ go hard with the lyrical delivery of a message that cannot be heard enough; especially in Hip-Hop today. Respect FIRST, homie. For the craft and the culture; for each other. Keep your cash until we get that straight!
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Macklemore x Lewis – “Buckshot†feat. DJ Premier x KRS-One
February 23, 2016
Stop the presses on every “they ain’t real” story you want to put out on Ben Haggerty (pka Macklemore) & Ryan Lewis. At least for now. Why? This “Buckshot†team up with DJ Premier and KRS-ONE. This has got to be the most awesome olive branch held out to Hip-Hop heads in quite some time. How real is this? Let Preemo speak on it…
Macklemore’s manager reached out to my manager (Ian) and told him that they wanted me to hook up a scratch sequence to tie in the lyrics that Ben wrote. Ryan did the track and we got on the phone to discuss the theme about their younger days running the streets and tagging graffiti. I draw as well so it made total sense! After I sent my parts back, they asked if I knew how to get in touch with Kris (KRS-ONE). I reached out to Kris’ wife and since he is a dope graffiti artist as well, he was the perfect choice and he laced the verse overnight. The whole combination made it a complete jam for the history books.
– DJ Premier
In a word…boom! Take a listen above. You can pre-order “This Unruly Mess I’ve Made” (due out February 26, 2016) below.
MACKLEMORE X LEWIS – BUCKSHOT FEAT. DJ PREMIER X KRS-ONE | THIS UNRULY MESS I’VE MADE (PRE-ORDER)
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