Tall Black Guy – “Whenever It Comes To You” (Jay Dee Electric Piano Funk)
May 23, 2014
The J Dilla contest entry that could’ve been. Ah well. Tall Black Guy serves up his flip of a track anyway – “Whenever It Comes To You†(Jay Dee Electric Piano Funk). Reminiscent of the Golden Era. Enjoy thoroughly.
Howdy Folks, I was a little late to the party with the Jay Dee Contest. But, I seen alot of the homies flip it up so, I decided to give it a try. Hope you all enjoy!!
TALL BLACK GUY – WHENEVER IT COMES TO YOU (JAY DEE ELECTRIC PIANO FUNK)
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King Mez – “Can’t Let Go” (Video)
May 23, 2014
Know how Scarface did that “No Problem” we posted on here… or that “My Block” from back in the day? King Mez got love for his ‘hood like that, too. Take a look at him taking us around his surroundings in this vid for “Can’t Let Go” off his “Long Live The King” LP.
Opinion: Accused Of Being Racist? The NAACP Can Help. Bring Your Checkbook Though (Like Donald Sterling Did)
May 22, 2014
Y’all, Businessweek is some good reading. I get tons of info from just skimming, and when I want more I read more closely. Case in point: The writeup the mag did on the recent ‘quick public relations makeovers’ the NAACP appears to be helping out otherwise hated entities with.
Help The NAACP Help You…Like Donald Sterling Did! Now that’d be a winner of a tagline, right?
And maybe not that far from the truth. The NAACP was happy to recognize Sterling as a ‘sterling’ supporter (yup), until he got in too much trouble. Now, I am not saying the NAACP (National Association for the Advancement of Colored People) cancelled its second award ceremony for embattled (read: racially challenged) NBA Clippers’ owner Donald Sterling because they got caught with their hands in the cookie jar… But Donald, and the mega-rich that donate to the cause as he does… have some nearly irresistible cookies. Cause-driven organizations like the NAACP have always had to balance responsibilities regarding ethics and image while keeping the funding coffers full. The NAACP, therefore, can ill-afford to turn down too many quarter-million-dollar (or way more) donations… even from the likes of Sterling… even when folks had been calling him out as ‘less than appreciative’ of Black folk long before ex-girlfriend V. Stiviano bugged him while actually bugging (e.g. recording his racially insensitive remarks) him.
Hey, his views are his own business, right? Can’t let that influence fundraising, right? Ignore it, NAACP. Your reputation will probably be okay. Money is money. Sterling’s. Wal-Mart’s. Bank Of America’s. FedEx’s… Yeah, pretty much anyone at-risk or already entangled in discrimination-related litigation… can drop some (big) see-what-I-do-for-the-Blacks dollars off to the NAACP. Such investments donations go pretty far in helping clean up even the dirtiest situations and reputations (oops… I mean… go far in helping … um … you know … folks the NAACP helps and stuff).
Interesting. Check out the Businessweek article like I did; and just imagine if former Governor Mitt Romney’s people would have had him drop some money here and there with the NAACP before his whole 47% comments got out and put some of the final nails in his presidential campaign’s coffin.
– @ojones1 (former Communications Officer, NAACP, University of Alabama Chapter)
READ: THE NAACP CAN HELP REPAIR DONORS’ SULLIED REPUTATIONS (BUSINESSWEEK)
Comedy: Terry Crews And Jimmy Fallon ‘Nip Sync’ A Classic (Video)
May 22, 2014
Bring Terry Crews into pretty much any situation and turn him loose, and hilarity will ensue. But pair him up with the clown prince of The Tonight Show, Jimmy Fallon, and you have a unique brand of silliness on tap. No tap, but check out the duo ‘performing’ Stevie Wonder and Paul McCartney’s tender soul classic “Ebony and Ivory” in a … “manly” way. Crazy. Crazy!
CORRECTION: This is a ‘nip sync’ duet (perhaps the first ever)!
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Gods’Illa – “Invisible”
May 22, 2014
New music video from Hip-Hop group Gods’Illa. This is “Invisible” (produced by Joe D.). The group’s “Believe In Gods’Illa” is due out soon. Soon… Just… Believe In Gods’Illa! Got that audio (and plenty mo’) for you below, too.
GODS’ILLA – INVISIBLE (PRODUCED BY JOE D.) | MORE FROM GODS’ILLA
Eye Candy: The UK’s Black Rose (Video)
May 22, 2014
Yessir! This Honey is so thick and delish! It’s the United Kingdom’s Black Rose. A veteran video vixen and urban glamor model, she hosts the UK’s biggest Hip-Hop event, The Jump Off.
Catch Black Rose on Instagram, too, @UKsBlackRose
– @ojones1
Apollo Brown – “Lonely & Cold” featuring Roc Marciano
May 22, 2014
Why not check out this “Lonely & Cold” from Apollo Brown’s LP “Thirty Eight” (out now)? Yeah, you should. Get a FREE taste of the dopeness on the LP by getting a download at the link below. You could even go ahead and get the whole album (you could).
DOWNLOAD: APOLLO BROWN – LONELY & COLD FEAT. ROC MARCIANO | THIRTY EIGHT
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VICE: Corruption, Cocaine, & Murder in Trinidad (Video)
May 22, 2014
VICE News visited the slums of Port of Spain and spoke with police, activists, community leaders, and gangsters to understand the country’s decade-plus spike in killings [more than tripling over the past 15 years]. Many of the murders are attributed to ruthless and politically connected street gangs who control territories that are sometimes no larger than a city block. The gangs fight over lucrative government contracts meant to provide social services and combat unemployment.
But gang violence is just where the problems start. Trinidad has become an important stop for drugs headed to West Africa and the United States. The “big fish” keeping and growing the country into a mega narco-state — the political and business elite.
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J Rawls – “Bills” featuring Masta Ace (Produced By Bombeardo)
May 22, 2014
“Bills come every couple days like hair growth… Got bills to pay. What more can I say?”
Columbus’ (Ohio) producer/DJ/emcee J Rawls shares the work on “Bills”; with feature rhyming from Masta Ace and beatsmithing by Bombeardo. New single from J Rawls forthcoming album “The Legacy” (due out June 10, 2014) which will feature vocals from the likes of Illa J, Oddisee, Wordsworth, Nottz Raw, and more. Look for production from Kev Brown, RASHAD, The Mighty DR, Rob Riley, Lakim and DJ O Sharp, on this one, too.
“Ace is one of the dopest lyricists I know… The song came together like clockwork.”
– J Rawls
Get a FREE download of “Bills” while they last.
DOWNLOAD: J RAWLS – BILLS FEATURING MASTA ACE (PRODUCED BY BOMBEARDO)
Coming This Fall: The Flash (Extended Trailer)
May 21, 2014
Barry Allen. The fastest man alive!
This spinoff from the spinoff from “Smallville”… “The Flash”… is looking damn tough! Might have to set the DVR for it.
(You know, him being so fast I might miss something the first time I watch and… ohhhh never mind!)
Just watch the extended trailer for what promises to give every superhero show on TV a run for its money; including the show that spawned it (“Arrow”). A’ight then CW. We see you! It’s like they’re doing Saturday morning cartoon-type shows for adults. DC Comics character drama series are like dope ‘toons brought to life!
– @ojones1
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SkyBlew x Backdraft – “Journeys In 1st Person” (Album)
May 21, 2014
When it comes to songs, a SkyBlew x Backdraft collabo has yet to disappoint. Now, a whole LP of that shi’sh… gotta be good! I’ve made my judgement. Your turn. It’s the album ‘Blew alluded to when he dropped his ‘Cloud Walker’ track a couple weeks back. “Journeys In 1st Person” is out…and it’s FREE!
– @ojones1
DOWNLOAD: SKYBLEW X BACKDRAFT – JOURNEYS IN 1ST PERSON (ALBUM)
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Maimouna Youssef – “The Reintroduction Of Mumu Fresh” (Mixtape)
May 21, 2014
She told you a couple days ago on the “We’re Already Royals” video: The underdog don’t have no fear! Fearlessly, stepping through genre blockades (alternative to Hip-Hop to Soul and back and forth)… is nothing! Rapping, vibing, vocalizing… easy. Mama Mumu Fresh (aka Maimouna Youssef) delivers “The Reintroduction of Mumu Fresh” mixtape as promised. Rocking over known beats by notable artists touching on relevant human issues all the while (with lively skits and more). Oh yeah. It’s FREE while Soundcloud has downloads for you (hint: get there and get your copy NOW).
DOWNLOAD: MAIMOUNA YOUSSEF – THE REINTRODUCTION OF MUMU FRESH MIXTAPE (MIXTAPE)
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The Roots Reflect & Go In-Depth About Their Career During Their ‘Town Hall’ Special on Sirius XM (Video)
May 21, 2014
Black Thought and QuestLove of The Roots made their way to Sirius XM Radio’s ‘Hip Hop Nation’ channel for a special Town Hall Discussion with Sway. In this special sit-down, both Philly buls opened up about their careers and go in-depth about their journey. It’s an hour long video & they get deeper than Atlantis with the history & insight in this one.
Eye Candy: Vanessa Bee is the Star in ‘The Cleavage Show’ (Video)
May 21, 2014
Never get tired of seeing my baby Bee. Hey, it’s @VeeBeesworld… I’m just a squirrel… trying to get a… Oh my… I… I’m… witnessing greatness. Click play so you can witness…THICKNESS! You already know what I’m going for when I post Eye Candy. And this thick chocolate shake, Vanessa Bee… Have mercy on me!
This is VeeBee in a FabPix photo shoot vidjo called “The Cleavage Show.”
You can follow VeeBee on Instagram @VeeBeesWorld too!
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KRS-ONE And SiriusXM Celebrate Hip-Hop Appreciation Week 2014 (May 19th – 25th) [Video]
May 21, 2014
It’s so uh uh ON… ALL WEEK!
In the above clip, KRS-ONE stopped by SiriusXM’s Backspin to discuss the full-time, lifetime importance of Hip-Hop to humanity (yours, ours). This interview is part of the set off of Hip Hop Appreciation Week 2014 (May 19th – 25th) being celebrated on SiriusXM’s Backspin channel. For more information, check out http://www.siriusxm.com/backspin. More after the jump… and on the HHAW Facebook page.
BONUS: ATTENTION! ATTENTION! ATTENTION! KRS-ONE IN CONCERT!
Catch ‘All The Way Live’ with KRS-ONE on SiriusXM rebroadcasts this week. Hear the legendary KRS-ONE rock his catalog of classics (with Boogie Down Productions and his solo material). Recorded LIVE at the historic Howard Theatre in D.C.
Rebroadcasts: 5/22 8pm, 5/24 9pm, 5/25 8pm ET
Just doing my job. Just loving my Hip-Hop. No thanks necessary. But always appreciated. Please share.
– @ojones1
R&B: Keke Wyatt – “Rain” featuring Pusha T
May 21, 2014
Keke Wyatt going for a very grown, very sexy vibe with Pusha T on “Rain.†Released as part of her self-titled EP (“Ke’Ke'”) out on iTunes.
Sci-Fi/Technology: Colin Furze Make His Own ‘Wolverine Claws’ (Video)
May 21, 2014
Apparently, Colin Furze is this edgy do-it-yourselfer who puts out videos. ‘So, what makes him so different’ is what you’re asking, right? F##K THAT! Dude made his own Wolverine claws!!! They pop out, slash, retract…everything!
The first ever fully automatic wolverine claws that deploy AND retact automaticlly. These beuatiful 12″ stainless steel claws fire out at the touch of a button and bring me as close as anyone has to feeling like they have adamantium claws. I think these are best on the net so hope you like em.
– Colin Furze
Dopeness! Watch and ‘Marvel’ at it. Cool thing is, Colin is promising more X-Men themed DIY vids!
– @ojones1
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The Roots Speak About Not Having ‘Yes Men’ during their 25-Year Career, Their New Album, and Bringing Back ‘Soul Train’ (Video)
May 21, 2014
Black Thought & Questlove of The legendary Roots crew stopped by the ‘Breakfast Club’ to speak upon a variety of topics while promoting their new album “…and then you shoot your cousin.”  This is one of those interviews where the answers were more interesting than the actual questions asked. Questlove & Black Thought managed to touch upon their history & the new album while provide their perspective on contemporary soul & rap music. The Roots also spoke about the sometimes uneasiness when meeting their idols, stressed the importance of not having ‘Yes Men’ in their camp, the social significance & challenges of bringing back ‘Soul Train’, & more.
R&B: Mars – “I’m About My Grind” featuring Nipsey Hussle
May 20, 2014
Unreleased until now. Uncelebrated no more. Check out this Mars x Nip Hussle collabo called “I’m About My Grind.”
Strobe x Essex – Saltfish And Bake Flow featuring O Fats
May 20, 2014
Yooo, my Beantown homies Strobe and Essex pulled in their homie O Fats and put it down like that? Yeah. Just like that. They Facebook’d this li’l som’n – “Saltfish and Bake Flow” – for us to enjoy. I followed the link to their ‘Cloud and brought it back here for you. AND a FREE download, too. You’re welcome.
– @ojones1
DOWNLOAD: STROBE X ESSEX – SALTFISH AND BAKE FLOW FEAT. O FATS | MORE FROM STROBE AND ESSEX
