Fashawn – Champion (Prod. Exile)
April 5, 2014
Fashawn drops this “Champion” (produced by Exile) record on us just in time. He did it for World Champion Boxer Timothy Bradley for his upcoming rematch against Manny Pacqiauo, April 12, 2014. Who’ll win in the ring then is up for grabs. But you can get over to the page (link below) and grab this single right now.
The Shadow League Gets Some Screen Time with Anthony Mackie Discussing His Role as ‘The Falcon’ In “Captain America: The Winter Soldier” (Video)
April 5, 2014
The second, action-packed installment of the Captain America series, “Captain America: The Winter Soldier,” stars Chris Evans (Captain America), Scarlett Johansson (Black Widow), Samuel L. Jackson (Nick Fury) and Robert Redford (Alexander Pierce). In this exclusive video interview with The Shadow League, Anthony Mackie (playing Marvel’s first Black superhero, Falcon) discusses working with Jackson, Redford, and the tireless work and payoff that will come in simply seeing little boys dressed as Falcon for Halloween.
Updating the original comic book storyline of Falcon’s Harlem hustler roots, in this screen version Mackie is a standout DC soldier. Thirsty and hungry for something new, he finds himself pulled into Captain America’s cavalry while on the run from the super assassin, Winter Soldier.
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Poetry: Abiodun Oyewole – “Something Beautiful” (Video)
April 4, 2014
Last Poet Abiodun Oyewole has a new book due out this Spring called Branches Of The Tree Of Life, a collection of poetry that spans more than four decades. To help promote the book, Vagabond Beaumont produced “Something Beautiful” – the first in a series of short films highlighting the life and poetry of Oyewole. Branches will be out soon, so keep an eye out for it… and for more Beaumont shorts in support of the book’s release.
Kardinal Offishall – “Hol’ On” featuring Rick Ross x Mavado x Sizzla (Mafia Music III Freestyle)
April 4, 2014
Kardinal Offishall just took a run at Rick Ross’ track “Mafia Music III” (featuring Mavado and Sizzla). Lyrics that uplift added in the music stream above… and the message below… and a FREE download below that!
For all my people who still live a rough life-husslin to get by…for all my people who watch celebrities live their fancy lives while you’re still eating bully beef and rice for dinner…for de man dem in the neighbourhood who are THIS close to sellin, because Footlocker won’t hire you for a part-time job…for my ni@@az i grew up with that are at the call centers…for my youts that were locked up, but came out and changed their lives around…for my people that still believe that good will one day prevail…HOL’ ON!
DOWNLOAD: KARDINAL OFFISHAL – HOL’ ON (FEAT. RICK ROSS X MAVADO X SIZZLA (MAFIA MUSIC III FREESTYLE)
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Cassidy – “Remember” (N!gga We Made It) [Freestyle]
April 4, 2014
Like it or love it… Philly emcee Cassidy is back with another freestyle; rapping over Drake’s “Worst Behavior†and Soulja Boy’s “We Made It.â€
DOWNLOAD: CASSIDY – REMEMBER (N!GGA WE MADE IT)
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Anthony Mackie Speaks On ‘Captain America: The Winter Soldier’ And More With Grantland (Video)
April 3, 2014
That’s right. Grantland Channel lands the interview with ‘Falcon’ off the ‘Captain America’ sequel hitting theaters tomorrow. Good convo.
Actor Anthony Mackie talks about his new life as a superhero and the perks of being in ‘Captain America: The Winter Soldier.’ He also remembers long days on the set of ‘The Hurt Locker’ and talks about who he would partner with, were he to do ‘True Detective.’
– Grantland Channel
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Scotty ATL – “Doin’ My Thang” (Produced By !llmind)
April 3, 2014
Scotty ATL still doing well… with a new cut. That’s what’s up. For the FREE? Listen and get to gettin’ this “Doin’ My Thang” (produced by !llmind) for your MP3s, my people.
Tech Training And A Real Chance Outside: San Quentin Inmates Find Hope In ‘The Last Mile’ (Video)
April 3, 2014
Incredible story. More than “feel good” this is “DO good”… by helping inmates at San Quentin prison in the last stretch of their sentences, The Last Mile program gives them what one out of every two ex-cons don’t currently get when they get out: a chance! The program teaches tech skills and allows the to develop and demo (e.g. present, on stage, to an audience) business proposals for investors. Now… there is NO promise of success for these prisoners-turned-pitchmen; but is anything in life ever “promised?”
Guaranteed though, no one in the clips above or below (after the jump) are down about their chances in life. A little nervous; sure, probably outright scared. But this is exciting, worthwhile stuff. Please watch and share!
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Styles P – “Never Safe”
April 3, 2014
SP The Ghost with the dope track. Leaking a jawn called “Never Safe” off his LP entitled “Phantom And The Ghost” (due out April 29, 2014). Album available for pre-order at iTunes (linked below).
SCIENCE: It’s A Small Universe After All? Neil deGrasse Tyson Says, “No, It’s Not!” (Video)
April 3, 2014
No doubt Fox News Channel is staunchly in the camp of Conservative viewers and viewers of [mostly Christian] faith. So it still feels eery that the flagship network of the Fox broadcasting family of channels (FOX) airs Cosmos – a show that unabashedly pushes the science-is-fact-faith-is-folly viewpoint each week. It’s a no-brainer that the popular Fox cartoon ‘Family Guy’ creator Seth MacFarlane is likely flexing some muscle on the network to keep the bold show on-air as is, as Cosmos’ executive producer. However, this show is no joke; and neither is its host, world-renowned astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson. A protege of the original host of PBS’ Cosmos, Tyson is unapologetic about making points each episode that fly in the faces of those who believe in creationism, doubt evolution, and know that the Earth (and Universe) are way less than 7,000 years old.
In Tyson’s view, what does he have to apologize for… the truth?
Check out the episode above: “Sky Full of Ghosts,†in which Tyson pretty much knocks the Bible-based belief about the age of the universe down for the 10 count.
“The Crab Nebula is about 6,500 light years [note: a light year is equal to the distance that light can travel in a year] from Earth. According to some beliefs, that’s the age of the whole universe, but if the universe were only 6,500 years old, how could we see light from anything more distant than the Crab Nebula? We couldn’t. To believe in a universe as young as 6,000 or 7,000 years old is to extinguish the light from most of the galaxy, not to mention the light from all the other hundred billion other galaxies in the observable universe.â€
– Neil deGrasse Tyson
VERY compelling television; whatever you believe. Watch.
READ: NEIL DEGRASSE TYSON…
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R&B/Soul: Denitia x Sene – “Divided.”
April 2, 2014
There’s a period in the title. Artists… we left it there.
New music from Denitia and Sene entitled “Divided.” Produced by Christian Rich. Good stuff as always (explore earlier posts from Denitia and Sene here).
Boondocks (Season 4 Trailer)
April 2, 2014
“We’re broke. Aren’t we, Grandad?” – Huey
The teaser leaks. So, folks are happy that ‘Boondocks’ is coming back to Adult Swim on Cartoon Network. Aaron McGruder confirms that he is no longer with the series. So, people are worried that the product will be watered down after we’ve had to wait so long for this…
Yeah. Don’t worry ’bout that.
“I’m gonna stand out in the middle of the road, in my draws, with this gun, and I’m gonna go out like a m#$%^f%$#ing G!” – Granddad
EARLIER: BOONDOCKS (SEASON 4 TEASER)
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Truez – “Live it Up” (Video)
April 2, 2014
If you ready to live then you better live it up… like you won’t live to see tonight!
– Truez
More from Truez? Yeah, we are posting that! Another good nugget from the Augusta (Georgia, USA) by way of Newwark, New Jersey, emcee and The Realest U Ever Slept On aka Brandon Truesdale aka Truez. This is the vid for “Live It Up.”
Sex Tape (Trailer)
April 2, 2014
‘Siri, how do you perform CPR… on a dog?’
I literally laughed out loud to this film trailer…. Hahaaaa! This is the Red Band trailer for the comedy movie “Sex Tape” (starring Cameron Diaz and Jason Segel). Set to hit theater screens July 25, 2014.
Arise Entertainment 360 Has Nelson George On Promoting His New Book “The Hippest Trip In America” (Video)
April 2, 2014
Nelson George continues to spread the word on his book dedicated ‘to all who have danced on the Soul Train line anywhere in the world.’
EARLIER: NELSON GEORGE AND SWAY SPEAK ON THE NEW BOOK ABOUT DON CORNELIUS, SOUL TRAIN
6 Rings (Punchline x 4-IZE x Señor Kaos x Number 2 x Headkrack) – “Afraid Of Heights†[Produced By Buckwild]
April 2, 2014
Um… yeeaahhh… you didn’t think 6 Rings was just a click that ‘United’ for a bit then faded away, did you? You do remember Volton came back handing out azz kickings continuously, right? Well… turn to the book of now-you-know and get on the same page of the rest of us faithfuls. And you ought to be afraid of this “Afraid Of Heights†(produced by Buckwild) that 6 Rings dropped in the inbox. Damn good. Soulful.
DOWNLOAD: 6 RINGS – AFRAID OF HEIGHTS (PROD. BY BUCKWILD) | (RADIO EDIT)
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RIP Frankie Knuckles, Legendary DJ And Godfather Of House Music
April 2, 2014
Senator (now President) Barack Obama, pictured with First Lady Michelle (left) helped declare August 25, 2004, Frankie Knuckles (right) Day in Chicago.
The psalmist wrote, “Weeping may endure for a night, but joy comes in the mourning.” Often, mourners gain comfort from these words; because they remind them that the pain of losing a loved one will not last. But the memories, legacy and love… those should. But first the respect due, demands we take a somber moment, family.
For House heads, dancers, and fans worldwide, it is not ‘breaking’ news so much as heartbreaking news that the
The Huffington Post reported yesterday: “Frankie Knuckles… Godfather of House Music… dies at 59 in Chicago.”
Knuckles remained active until his sudden passing, playing a show just two days before his death.
For the legend, the set has now moved to another venue. Yet, we have much to celebrate and celebrate with here. Take your time, fam. Join the party when you’re ready… after the jump.
READ: FRANKIE KNUCKLES, GODFATHER OF HOUSE MUSIC DIES, AT 59 (HUFFINGTON POST)
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Pharoahe Monch feat. Diamond D – “Rap Life” (Video)
April 2, 2014
Brand new video from Pharoahe Monch for the Diamond D produced banger “Rap Life”. I was fortunate to be able to see this video well before it was released thanks to my homie Amond Jackson from Salem Psalms Library who co-directed the flick with Deacon the Villain. The video features a quite a number of noteworthy cameos including dope west coast producer Alchemist but what stands out to me are the number of talented FEMALE DJs, visual artists, emcees, producers who make cameos in the clip. Visual artist & photographer Ree Swa is seen holding the Japanese sword in the video while critically respected female emcees such as Jean Grae, Boog Brown, & Stahhr make ‘Rap Life’ appearances as well as my homegirl, model & true school hip hop head, Miss Serena AZ who’s seen holding the guns in the clip. Be on the lookout for Diamond D’s upcoming project ‘The Diam Piece’ as well as Pharoahe Monch’s upcoming project “P.T.S.D” (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder)” with the latter being out to tax you on April 15th. Pharoahe Monch’s project may have very few features for the conceptually based project, however Diamond D’s background primarily as a producer should require him to have a lengthy guestlist that will include Fat Joe, Pete Rock, Talib Kweli, Elzhi, Smif-N-Wessun, Hi-Tek, Ras Kass, Kurupt, Camp Lo, & more. Peep some behind-the-scenes photos from the video shoot & trailers to both Pharaohe Monch’s & Diamond D’s upcoming projects below….
Posted in Hip-Hop, Music, Videos | Tags: Amond Jackson, DEACON THE VILLAIN, Diamond D, Pharoahe Monch, Rap Life, Salem Psalms Library, Salem Psalms LLC | 1 Comment »
Drake – “Draft Day”
April 2, 2014
These are the type of joints I like to hear from Drake on some emcee shiiiiiiiet. In this ‘Draft Day’ joint the Toronto kid manages to throw a few shots at Jay Z, salutes his homie & future NFL draft pick Texas A&M QB Johnny “Football” Manziel & overwhelmingly delivers over a good beat that compliments but doesn’t drown out the lyrics. There’s a bunch of things perfect about this joint right here. Even the timing of the release of this is gold with the NFL draft day coming up Thursday May 8th.
DOWNLOAD: DRAKE – DRAFT DAY
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Mobb Deep Stops By Hot 97 To Talk Old Beef, New Business, New Music And More With Peter Rosenberg (Video)
April 1, 2014
Mobb Deep on Real Late With Peter Rosenberg (show on Hot 97). Today, “The Infamous Mobb Deep” LP drops, commemorating the 20th anniversary of the completion of “The Infamous” – the Havoc’s and Prodigy’s classic LP (actually released Spring 1995). They discuss first things first – the beef between the two, Prodigy getting out of the clink and getting focused… then down to business: discussing the Mobb Deep brand, relations with friend and top tier beatmaker and connection-maker Alchemist, versions of the album they’re selling, unreleased tracks and more.
Posted in Album, Hip-Hop, Radio, Videos | Tags: Hot 97, MOBB DEEP, Real Late with Peter Rosenberg, THE INFAMOUS MOBB DEEP | 1 Comment »
