History: Harry Belafonte On JFK (Video)
November 25, 2013
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Film and civil rights figure Harry Belafonte in an honest, reflective discussion about the late great U.S. President John F. Kennedy (JFK). Being a close friend of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Belafonte met JFK as he was campaigning to become U.S. President… who initially came to court the Black vote as a purely political maneuver; not because he truly understood or wanted to help Black folk overcome.
“When I met with John, I was quite taken by the fact that he knew so little about the black community. He knew the headlines of the day, but he wasn’t really anywhere nuanced or detailed on the depth of Black anguish or what our struggle’s really about.â€
– Harry Belafonte To NBC News Correspondent Tom Brokaw
As we reflect on the 50th Anniversary of his assassination, The Huffington Post did an insightful piece – putting JFK, his effect in [Black] history, and history’s effect on the President. The piece declared, among other things, that the Black struggle for Civil Rights would not have been successful had JFK not died like he did, how he did, when he did.
Eye Candy: Jessica Kylie’s Sexy Hot Tub Photo Shoot (Video)
November 25, 2013
You should know by now that we like ’em THICK over here. And this ‘nilla shake known the world over as Jessica Kylie… is a thick sweet treat! Search her out. We’ve posted on her before. But do yourself a favor and watch this hot clip first.
– @ojones1
Need For Speed (Trailer)
November 25, 2013
Two words: ACTION PACKED!
What makes for a great gaming title – “Need For Speed” – should go over to the silver screen with a smash if director Scott Waugh has anything to do with it. Staffed up with a killer cast (from Kid Cudi to Michael Keaton), look for this film to to big things when it hits theaters on March 14, 2014. That’s a while away; but this trailer can take your breath away right now!
And The Band Played On? Well, If Bill Cosby’s Funeral Goes As Planned… (Video)
November 25, 2013
Always interesting realization: The greatest comedians make us laugh at that we’d normally cry about. Today’s exhibit… comedic legend Bill Cosby back at it with the Philly cats on Late Night With Jimmy Fallon. The last Cosby appearance on the show was incredible (and incredibly HILARIOUS)! This one… just watch! And WHY will you find yourself laughing and clapping about the Cos’ funeral preparations??? Enjoy this Roots-Cos “collabo” clip!
Wiz Khalifa In London Supporting The Pittsburgh Steelers (Video)
November 25, 2013
Wiz in London holding it down for the Black-and-Yellow-Black-and-Yellow. PA (USA) to the UK baby. See, when you make it… you can make it to the big game… and you can make it a home game… even in a whole other country!
“This is my first Steelers game. It’s in London. We ’bout to beat the sh!t out of the Vikings.”
– Wiz Khalifa
Well, not quite. Steelers lost. But the show must go on. Literally.
Watch Wiz and his crew travel to, and rock stages, in various places across Europe.
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Pharrell Williams – “Happy” (Video)
November 25, 2013
Pharrell Williams wrote, produced, and performed this make-ya-move joint for the “Despicable Me 2” soundtrack. Respect to the direction by We Are From L.A. for getting to the point of dance euphoria by the time the vid is halfway through… dude pop-lockin’ HARD in the road! Watch. The single is out now by the way. Get “Happy” here.
Posted in Music, R&B, Videos | Tags: Despicable Me 2, Despicable Me 2 soundtrack, Happy, Pharrell Williams, Soundtrack | 1 Comment »
U2 – “Ordinary Love”
November 25, 2013
Respect to The World’s Greatest Band (the one referenced here being U2) for their contribution to the “Mandela: Long Walk To Freedom” soundtrack. This single is “Ordinary Love†(available for FREE streaming above). The film will be in theaters across the U.S. November 29, 2013. We posted on it here.
MANDELA: LONG WALK TO FREEDOM (LONG TRAILER)
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Chief Justice x Actual Proof x Locksmith – ‘TeamBackpack’ Cypher (A3C Edition) [Prod. By Chase Moore] (Video)
November 23, 2013
A3C put on Cyphers? C’mon maaannnn! Check out the Actual Proof (Enigma and Sundown) with Chief Justice and Locksmith doing theirs above. Below… get a FREE mp3 download of this A3C “TeamBackpack Cypher” (produced by Chase Moore) via the link below.
DOWNLOAD: CHIEF JUSTICE X ACTUAL PROOF X LOCKSMITH – TEAMBACKPACK CYPHER (A3C EDITION)
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Smif N Wessun – “Shots In The Dark” feat. Jahdan (Audio)
November 23, 2013
Hot new jawn from Smif N Wessun off their upcoming reggae-inspired EP, “Born and Raised” (due out December 3, 2013). Entirely produced by Beatnick & K-Salaam, you can pre-order the whole thing – including this “Shots In The Dark” (featuring Jahdan) at the link below.
Posted in Album, Hip-Hop, Music | Tags: Born & Raised, Born and Raised, Jahdan, Shots In The Dark, Smif N Wessun | 2 Comments »
Snoop Dogg – “Doggystyle: The Samples” (20th Anniversary Mix)
November 23, 2013
Celebrating the 20th Anniversary of “Doggystyle,” Snoop aka DJ Snoopadelic put together a mix – “Doggystyle: The Samples” – of all the samples used to make the album. Check out the video above. Get a FREE download of the mix below.
DOWNLOAD: SNOOP DOGG – DOGGYSTYLE: THE SAMPLES (20TH ANNIVERSARY MIX) | DOGGYSTYLE (LP)
Politics: Matt Damon Says We Need To Stop Being So ‘Obedient’ (Video)
November 23, 2013
That’s it! Blockbuster movie star and humanitarian Jason Borne Matt Damon is sick and tired of putting up with this political bullsh!t… and he wants you to revolt, too. Actually, Matt has been walking his talk for a long while – tasking satellites to get eyes on tragedies in Darfur when nations (including the U.S.) would not… taking President Obama to task when he was dragging his feet… Of course, Matt isn’t the only one who has called for revolution…
“Our problem is not Civil Disobedience, it is Civil Obedience!â€
– Matt Damon, quoting Howard Zinn (November 1970)
Politics/Economics: The ‘Haves’ Have A Lot More Than The ‘Have Nots’… Way More Than You Think (Video)
November 23, 2013
This is INSANE! A short video with so much to say about how wealth is distributed in the U.S. – you know, the country that tells the world “give us your poor, your tired, your huddled masses” … so we can ‘huddle’ them some more… and not give them sh!t but plenty of company. What we have a lot of in the U.S. – POOR PEOPLE. Surprisingly, we also have optimism (still) and a belief in fairness. What we don’t have is f**king ECONOMIC FAIRNESS man! Watch this clip; and try not to get mad. Instead get informed, get motivated, and get involved (to help yourself and your people)!
“The poorest Americans don’t even register. They’re down to pocket change. And the middle class is barely distinguishable from the poor.”
Keep checking here on the site. We keep the conversation going and the information flowing…
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Posted in Opinion, Politics, Videos | Tags: Wealth distribution, Wealth Inequality, Wealth Inequality in America | 1 Comment »
Atlanta’s staHHr Riding And Freestyling On ‘Spittin in Da Wip’ (Video)
November 23, 2013
“Peace y’all,
Check this episode of SIDW and please SHARE and RATE it after you watch it… All freestyle off the top of the head. 🙂 Thanks in advance.”
staHHr
Here’s your opportunity to support (and enjoy) real Hip-Hop at its essence… rocking to the beat, off the top of the dome, in the ride! Rolling by Music Room during A3C (dope venue, dope event, maybe you saw us there if you were there like you should’ve been). All you, and about 30-40 friends you tell, gotta do is watch and click to vote. Let’s get the lady’s views up, shall we people?
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Marco Polo – “Strange Brew†feat. Gangrene (Alchemist & Oh No) [Cuts By DJ Romes]
November 23, 2013
Thought the singles would stop just because Marco Polo let “Port Authority 2” drop. Umm… no (hope not)! Here he goes again, sharing his “Strange Brew†featuring Alchemist and Oh No (together known as Gangrene). Cuts by DJ Romes (of Lootpack).
MARCO POLO – STRANGE BREW FEAT. GANGRENE | PA2: THE DIRECTOR’S CUT
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Kanye West – “Bound 2” feat. Charlie Wilson (Video)
November 20, 2013
Okay, you know we’ve had a couple of posts of video of Kanye West and Charlie Wilson doing “Bound 2” … but see, this ish roight here ninjaaaaa… is the official music video. Without further ado… WATCH!
A definitive banger from the “Yeezus” album… and… Yooo! Is that his fiance Kim Kardashian straddling Yeezy on the bike? TOPLESS? Unh hunh HONEY!
Rare Notorious B.I.G. Documentary (Video)
November 19, 2013
Rare 1995 documentary put together by UK Channel 4′s Passengers program about the Notorious B.I.G. Must watch (runtime: 15 minutes).
Sports/Opinion: Charles Barkley Speaks On The Use Of The N-Word (Video)
November 18, 2013
Interesting. I agree with Charles Barkley (above) & I agree with Michael Wilbon (after the jump). What came up around recent discussion/debate regarding the NFL’s Richie Incognito’s alleged bullying of Miami Dolphin Jonathan Martin has jumped the fence… from the National Football League to commentary from one of the greats of the National Basketball Association… to [once again] a national conversation. Ernie had Shaq chiming in near the end of the clip, too. Watch.
Posted in Opinion, Sports, Television, Videos | Tags: Charles Barkley, Charles Barkley on the N-Word, Inside The NBA, N-Word, Nigga, Nigger, White People | No Comments »
R&B: Jean Deaux – “Grape Soda” (Prod. By Tim Suby)
November 18, 2013
Chicago artist Jean Deaux offers alternative-styled soul served up as song in her latest work – entitled “Grape Soda.†She sorta took Vic Mensa’s “Soda” track’s name; but not much else. Production by Tim Suby.
Boldy James – “Moochie†(Prod. By Alchemist) [Video]
November 18, 2013
Visuals for the hot joint we posted on from Boldy James a few months back. This is for “Moochie.” In the time since the single’s posting, Boldy let go of the “My 1st Chemistry Set” LP (produced entirely by Alchemist). Get the single and the LP at the links below.
BOLDY JAMES – MOOCHIE | MY 1ST CHEMISTRY SET (PROD. BY ALCHEMIST)
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Comedy: Lily Allen – “Hard Out Here” (Video)
November 18, 2013
You know it’s “Hard Out Here” for a … b!tch. That’s how the song goes, right? Lily Allen taking some tongue-in-cheek shots at the entertainment industry’s treatment of women using cute pop music (and a video with sprinkled with some eye candy) as a delivery vehicle.
“Forget your balls and grow a pair of tits…” – Lily Allen
What??? Hahahaaaaa!
