Snoop Dogg x Doug E. Fresh – “Lodi Dodi” (Live at The Roots Picnic) [Video]
June 19, 2014
At the 7th Annual Roots Picnic, Snoop and Doug E. Fresh do the damn thing on their rendition of Doug E. and Slick Rick’s “Lodi Dodi” live. Now, Snoop Dogg had a slow-flow styled version on his debut LP “Doggystyle.” But with Fresh dropping beat box heat live… you KNOW Snoop had to hold down his end with more of an homage to Rick The Ruler. Respect! Great performance.
(Catch a recap of the 2014 Roots Picnic after the jump.)
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Tags: Doug E. Fresh, Lodi Dodi, Snoop Dogg, The Roots Picnic, The Roots Picnic 2014 | 
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Divided Time (Documentary Preview Trailer)
June 19, 2014
A sneak peak at the latest from Atlanta filmmaker W. Feagins Jr.? Um yeah, gotta check for that ASAP. And now…you get your peak!
“Divided Time” explores how several Hip-Hop artists attempt to find a balance between the responsibilities of fatherhood and the demands of pursuing their dreams.
Also noted some buzz around the Interwebs about the Feagins film “Underexposed” (we posted on it here). A screening at Philly’s Black Star Film Festival. Nice!
Posted in Film, Hip-Hop, Human Interest, Lifestyle, Poetry, Videos | Tags: Def Poet Abyss, Def Poetry, Def Poetry Jam, Divided Time, Ekundayo, W. Feagins, W. Feagins Jr., wfjr, Will Feagins, Will Feagins Jr | No Comments »
GQ – “Count Em Up” featuring Nipsey Hussle x Rapper Big Pooh (Prod. 9th Wonder)
June 18, 2014
True artist lacing a track like he’s supposed to; truth in the booth. Repping Oaktown (Oakland, CA, USA) Repping Jamla. Here’s GQ with “Count Em Up” (produced by 9th Wonder, of course). Rap features from compadres from both coasts, Nip Hussle (Cali) and Rapper Big Pooh (North Cacka). Solid choice for a leak off “Rated Oakland” (due out June 24, 2014).
GQ – COUNT EM UP FEAT. NIPSEY HUSSLE X RAPPER BIG POOH (PROD. 9TH WONDER)
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Boaz – “Rapness Monster” (Produced By Larry Fisherman)
June 18, 2014
Boaz ran ‘cross the street one day (probably) to get the “Rapness Monster” beat from his Pittsburgh (Pennsylvania, USA) partner Larry Fisherman aka Mac Miller. Yep. Miller made the beat track. Oh, and Boaz made the song available for FREE download (linked below).
MarQ Spekt – “SumOfItsParts” (Produced By Blockhead)
June 18, 2014
Nice! Philly spit kicker MarQ Spekt just had to let go the first single (“SumOfItsParts”) off his collab project with producer Blockhead “JustPlayWitIt” (due out July 29, 2014). You can pre-order below via the link.
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R&B: Trey Songz – “Foreign” (Video)
June 18, 2014
Trey Songz with a redux on the visuals for his jam “Foreign” (original concept video posted earlier here). Great googley-moogley there’s LOTS of Eye Candy in this video…too! Trigga’s LP is due out July 1, 2014 (available for pre-order now).
Technology: AirDog, A Personal Quadcopter Camcorder System (Video)
June 18, 2014
95% funded on Kickstarter. This is happening!
AirDog is a personal quadcopter camcorder system designed to automatically follow and film users with a GoPro camera. The AirDog system includes the quadcopter, an AirLeash wireless device used by the quadcopter to track users, a device used to stabilize any attached GoPro camera, software and other enabling technologies (including an optional smartphone app to manually control the quadcopter). The designers’ vision is that the AirDog be used to better record extreme sports.
Why confine yourself to stationary videos, or ground-level perspective? The AirDog takes things to a whole new level!
Check out the video. Exciting visuals, with angles akin to what you would get on television broadcasts.
MORE: AIRDOG (KICKSTARTER)
Jarren Benton – “Pain In My Eyes” (Produced By Kato)
June 18, 2014
Jarren Benton with “Pain In My Eyes” (produced by Kato) on the heels of all the XXL 2014 Freshmen hullabaloo. Featured on DJ Drama’s “Gangsta Grillz: XXL 2014 Freshmen” mixtape, this jawn is definitely a good lead-off joint. FREE downloads below… for the single AND the mixtape.
DOWNLOAD: JARREN BENTON – PAIN IN MY EYES | XXL 2014 FRESHMEN (MIXTAPE)
Posted in Hip-Hop, Mixtapes, Music | Tags: DJ Drama, Gangsta Grillz, Jarren Benton, Kato, Pain In My Eyes, XXL 2014 Freshmen | No Comments »
Kanye West’s New Testament (Mini-Documentary)
June 18, 2014
“I want people to feel like awesome is possible…”
– Kanye West
An audio compilation of Kanye’s mostly inspirational and affirming rants has been published as the backing track to a montage of compelling video clips. The fan-made multimedia presentation is, in effect, a mini-documentary; entitled “Kanye West’s New Testament.”
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The Game – “Bigger Than Me”
June 17, 2014
So, we’ve been posting on the 2014 XXL Freshmen… because it’s good stuff. Everybody ain’t gotta agree. Some can even take shots. But none like the Game. Check out the venom spit on this diss track – “Bigger Than Me.” Actually seems like a broad shot at the whole lot of relative Hip-Hop newcomers. Like a battle invitation to whoever want it.
“Fuck all these p*ssies. Gimme any name to call out!”
– Game
Raekwon – “Wishing On A Starâ€
June 17, 2014
“Wishing On A Star” sounds tailor-made for the Wu Chef to bless. And that he did. Raekwon staying low-key lyrical with his energies on this track, building to a crescendo, and fading back out with a long outtro. Smoldering on this fire track.
“I feel it’s time we should cake up, baby…”
Dave Chappelle Talks about His first Encounter with ‘The Roots’, Meeting Rising Star Kanye West, Upcoming Shows And More (Video)
June 17, 2014
Hahaaa! She thought Dave Chappelle was ‘a lost Root.’ Hearing Chappelle’s new stories about back-in-the-day stuff lets us know he’s still got plenty in the comedic tank. And it’s so effortless for him. The whole ‘Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon‘ clip is funny, but don’t be drinking anything when you’re playing the part about Dave’s first encounter with Kanye in the latter portion of the above clip.
Fair warning…
(More footage, from the top of the interview, after the jump.)
Posted in Celebrity, Comedy, Series, Television, Videos | Tags: Dave Chappelle, Jimmy Fallon, Kanye West, The Tonight Show, The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon | No Comments »
Dilated Peoples – “Good As Gone” (Produced By DJ Premier) [Video]
June 17, 2014
Amazing! Dilated Peoples (Evidence, Rakaa and DJ Babu) do the work over a DJ Premier production. “Good As Gone” is the first single from their forthcoming “Directors of Photography” album (due out August 12, 2014). You can pre-order the LP via the link below.
Posted in Album, Hip-Hop, Videos | Tags: DILATED PEOPLES, DIRECTORS OF PHOTOGRAPHY, DJ BAbu, DJ Premier, EVIDENCE, Good As Gone, Rakaa | No Comments »
Husband and Wife Fashion Moguls Develop Fully Functional ‘Bullet-Proof Clothing’ (Video)
June 17, 2014
Check out the husband and wife fashion moguls who are taking functional clothing to the next level. It’s all the rage among politicians and celebs like Steven Seagal.
Just another example of why I stay watching Science Channel!
MORE: BULLET-PROOF CLOTHES
– @ojones1
Posted in Fashion, Lifestyle, Product, Videos | Tags: bullet-proof, Bullet-Proof clothing, bullet-proof fashion, kevlar | 1 Comment »
Daytona – “Type Ish” (Produced By Harry Fraud) [Video]
June 17, 2014
Something about that “de musica de Harry Fraud“ right? Daytona with his lyrics over the Fraud track for “Type Ish.” That’s a banger! We’ve been spinning this on Beatz & Lyrics. Now a video comes along? Oh yeah, that goes right up on the site! Got a streaming link from an earlier post in case you missed it (below).
Bleached Beauty: Kenyan Women Are Risking Their Health in Attempts to Lighten Their Skin (Video)
June 17, 2014
One has to wonder how far is too far? Some folks are totally against makeup; while some say ‘never leave home without it.’ Cosmetics can be used for slight beauty enhancement or covering blemishes that might otherwise wreck a person’s self esteem and day-to-day function. So, what about lightening of one’s skin? We have lightening patches to even skin tone in the States, but what about the growing trend for our Kenyan sisters to lighten up entirely? If it can be done safely and reliably (note: the above vid more than implies it is unsafe and unreliable), is significant skin lightening okay? Is that right? Is it anyone’s businesses but the buyers and sellers of such products and services?
Watch the news clip above. Let it spark deep thought and conversation.
R&B/Soul: Dave Hollister – “Spend The Night”
June 16, 2014
Since the days of way back with Blackstreet, soul man Dave Hollister has been a slow grind go-to (ah…caught you in a grown folk party flashback just the then…haaaa)! This “Spend The Night” might stir familiar feelings. And if what you feel is new to you, let it happen young’n… Let it happen. Hopefully, you find someone to make it happen with.
Comedy: ‘Funk’ Your Hashtag (Video)
June 16, 2014
Yeah! Finally an ‘anti-trend’ to counter the out of control hashtaggery (hmmm… and @ojones1 is a notorious hashtagger…watch out fam hahaaaa)! Hilarious clip. Especially F*ckyer dousing of the workout selfie dude (F*ckyer Workout = %Workout).
Technology: Boeing Is Trying To S.A.V.E. Energy On Formation Flights Like The Birds Do (Video)
June 16, 2014
Birds flying in formation is a wonder to watch; but the birds don’t do it for you. They save energy flying that way. Boeing’s engineers know that. By getting their ducks in order (e.g. flying in a particular formation) – employing advances in flight software and technique (by Surfing Aircraft Vortices for Energy, or S.A.V.E.) – they channel flying flocks’ methodology. So doing, Boeing has been able to prove it can save 5% to 10% on the fuel it burns on flights. Over 10 flights, it’d seem you’ve pretty much saved enough for an 11th. Nothing to sneeze at…even if you are allergic to feathers. Interesting clip. Watch.
– @ojones1
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Eye Candy: Rosa Acosta stars as ‘The Woman In Red’ (Video)
June 16, 2014
QUICK! Name a chica you consider to be the Eye Candy model. TIME’S UP! Everyone who answered Rosa Acosta give yourselves a pat on the back… while we fantasize about giving our red-laced Rosa a pat on her back[side].
(This video is a bit racy. A nip slip or two. Just to let y’all know.)
Follow the forever sexy @RosaAcosta on Instagram.
– @ojones1
