Eye Candy: Metisha (Video)
August 28, 2013
Okay. Eye Candy we put on here is very much about the body. We can admit that. But may we direct you to Metisha’s gaze in this behind-the-scenes clip… that LOOK is soooo HOT! It’s like it makes you want her all the more, doesn’t it? Or is it just us?
Ransom – “UnExplainable” (Produced By Statik Selektah)
August 28, 2013
“Rest-in-peaces get thrown aside when you was born to die… so many n!ggas in heaven it’s like we own the sky.”
– Ransom
Statik Selektah going hard on the track. Ransom flowing cold over it. Ice cold banger! This joint “UnExplainable” is off “The Proposal” (due out September 10, 2013). Stream it. Download it. Share it with everyone… for FREE!
Questlove Tells Story Of How He Found J. Cole’s iPhone (Video)
August 28, 2013
In The Roots co-founder’s own words, this is the “long-winded version of the ‘how did Questlove find J. Cole’s iPhone.” Random. What are the chances???
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The LOX – “Too Hot” (Video)
August 28, 2013
“Too Hot” – that’s what this video from The LOX is! Everything that “The Hangover” was supposed to be… and more (with throngs of Eye Candy)! Oh, and the song itself is a banger. Jadakiss, Styles P, & Sheek Louch gettin it in… DEEEE-BLOCK!!
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Daft Punk – “Lose Yourself to Dance” feat. Pharrell Williams (Official)
August 28, 2013
We’re like Daft Punk here… we even post spoof vids of Daft Punk cuts (exhibit: Stephen Colbert’s Colbchella 2013 clip). Now with this “Lose Yourself To Dance” featuring Pharrell Williams vocalizing and Nile Rodgers gigging over the track, how could we not post this video short? Hottest minute of dance music you’ve experienced in a minute! Get the whole Daft Punk album – “Random Access Memories” – on iTunes now.
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Joey Bada$$ – “Killuminati” Pt. 2 (Prod. By Knxwledge)
August 28, 2013
Response from Joey Bada$$ with a simple dedication: “4 brklyn.” Joey standing up for the homeland. Not just gonna let the “Swimming Pool” rapper (e.g. Kendrick Lamar) take “Control” of his block, let alone the Beast Coast. Check out Joey Bada$$’s “Killuminati” Pt. 2 (produced by Knxwledge).
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R&B/Alternative: Yuna – “Falling” (Prod. By Robin Hannibal)
August 27, 2013
This is dope!!!
Yuna is dropping what promises to be a hot LP on October 29, 2013, entitled “Nocturnal” (available for pre-order now at Amazon). But check out this single “Falling†(produced by Robin Hannibal of the soul-pop group Rhye).
YUNA – FALLING (PROD. BY ROBIN HANNIBAL) | NOCTURNAL (AMAZON)
Kanye West Opens Up About Being an Artist, Love For The Kardashians and Being A Father To His New Daughter ‘Nori’ (Video)
August 27, 2013
Not really into keeping up with the Kardashians, but mom Kris Jenner did a solid interview with Yeezus here. Check it out on what’s being billed as the ‘finale’ (series or season finale? not sure) episode of the Kris Jenner Show. Insight and exposed inner feelings of Kanye West are brought front and center during this sit-down.
Speaking on being able to turn his ‘star quality’ off and on, Kanye shares, “When I’m walking down the street… I’m a bit more shy and nervous.”
Kris responding with understanding, relates fans’ demanding expectation that stars be stars ALL THE TIME: “When people see you, they just expect you to break into a performance.”
Interesting… The two go on to talk about Kanye’s love affair with Kris’ daughter, Kim Kardashian, their brand new baby girl (North West), his relationship with the press and more.
Posted in Hip-Hop, Human Interest, Television, Videos | Tags: Kanye West, Kim Kardashian, Kris Jenner | 1 Comment »
Eye Candy: Kiki Kayo and More (Video)
August 27, 2013
Kiki Kayo is a knockout to be certain. This behind the scenes photo shoot footage above is proof of that. But there is more: This video is like a box of chocolates… caramels… Several other models appear in here. Let’s call the appearances caramel cameos. Sooooo much Eye Candy to enjoy!
Divine ScienZe – “Ring The Alarm” feat. Blu
August 27, 2013
Divine ScienZe (producer King I Divine & emcee ScienZe) drop another B-side joint off the “Enjoy Tonight” EP. This one is called “Ring The Alarm.” A good follow-up to the first B-sider we posted the video for – “Happiness Is” – earlier on here.
DOWNLOAD: DIVINE SCIENZE – RING THE ALARM FEAT. BLU | ENJOY TONIGHT (EP)
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Big Sean Has the Situation With Kendrick Lamar Under ‘Control’ (Video)
August 27, 2013
To be clear, Big Sean declares he is NOT a ‘hoe azz n!gga’ and that he and Kendrick are cool.
“That’s my dude… He called me… it’s cool that Hip-Hop can do that without it getting all violent… I loved my verse… I think Kendrick was going in, and I think Jay Elect was going in.”
Whether it started as a calculated maneuver, or Big Sean is taking “Control” of the situation that has come about, he could come out of this whole thing looking like the genius who orchestrated the return of legit verses and lyrical battles to modern Hip-Hop.
(Respect to the homie Big Dee on ATL’s The Remix Hip-Hop Show who I first heard on-air with this Big-Sean-Is-A-Genius perspective.)
– @ojones1
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California Cleared To Start Force-Feeding Inmates On Hunger Strike (Video)
August 27, 2013
You’d think once folks saw the atrocity that is force-feeding of inmates on hunger strike they’d stop the practice, right? But you probably guessed that officials would do just the opposite. But that was just at Gitmo – a military prison in Cuba. The United States would NEVER allow such to happen on its soil… right? Right…? WRONG! A California judge just cleared the way for force feeding of the state inmates on hunger strike given ‘certain conditions.’
‘US District Judge Thelton Henderson is allowing prison doctors in California to force-feed inmates who are participating in a hunger strike. According to the ruling, if a prisoner is near death then a doctor is allowed to step in and intervene in the matter. As of now, 136 inmates are protesting living conditions and policies in place at facilities in the Golden State.’
Sorry, Yasiin. It doesn’t seem that publicity surrounding your courageous effort was enough to change the hardliners’ hearts and minds. We posted the gruesome Yasiin Bey force-feeding demo on here a while back.
– @ojones1
Posted in Cover Story, Human Interest, Opinion, Politics, Television, Videos | Tags: California, Force Feeding, Force Feeding Procedure, Hunger strike, inmate, Prison | No Comments »
C-Rayz Walz – “Sandalwood” feat. Stahhr
August 27, 2013
C-Rayz Walz and StaHHr beat this “Sandalwood” track down with the quickness… literally! Click play, and a minute-and-three-quarters later, you will KNOW what I mean. This quick and clean cut is one of many lethal cuts on the C-Rayz Walz LP entitled “Beat the System” (out now). You can stream the single and cop the LP here.
– @ojones1
C-RAYZ WALZ – SANDALWOOD FEAT. STAHHR | BEAT THE SYSTEM (LP)
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Edo. G – “Hold U” (Video)
August 26, 2013
Another nice joint off “Intelligence & Ignorance” – the album from Boston (MA, USA) emcee and legend Edo. G! This one is called “Hold U.” You can hold down Edo with some financial support, if you want to cop his album here via an earlier post.
EDO. G – INTELLIGENCE & IGNORANCE (ALBUM)
– @ojones1
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Eye Candy: Bernice Burgos (Video)
August 26, 2013
Ah, the Honeyz here… so sweet. Like Bernice Burgos here just being herself… interviewing on the photo shoot set… looking so good posing and looking back at it. Been a while since we’ve been treated to some Eye Candy, right? Well, savor the sweet flavor. And what’s not to love about the background music. We posted that August Alsina joint on here a short while back. “Let Me Hit It” … mmm… love to Bernice!
Oddisee – “Lonely Planet”
August 26, 2013
This is the first single “Lonely Planet†off Oddisee’s forthcoming instrumental album – “The Beauty In All” (due out on October 1, 2013). Stream the single FREE below.
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Twice Born The 7od – “The Return of the God” Pt. 2 (Mixtape)
August 26, 2013
The homie and hometeamer Twice Born The 7od (‘7od‘ is pronounced ‘god’ – for those who don’t know the brother) dropped the ultimate collection of bangers from artists across the urban/Hip-Hop music landscape! “The Return of the God” is back … for Part 2!
‘With nothing to prove, Twice Born’s objective is bring his view of great music to the world. Artists include, J-Love (NewLoveMedia), Ric Shabazz, Black Thought, Senor Kaos, Boog Brown, Great Scott, Sadat X, Skillz, Nonku Phiri, Raheem DeVaughn, Raphael Saadiq, Marco Polo/w J Davey, Nas, Raekwon, Amel Larrieux, Phene/BIG REC, Khalid Salaam, The Produx and Cressida. We hope you enjoy! Peace.’
Get it. Get it NOW. Get it HERE. Get it FREE! You’re welcome.
– @ojones1
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History/Politics: After 50 Years, Civil Rights Pioneer John Lewis Still Says ‘We Cannot Give In!’ (Video)
August 26, 2013
RESPECT to the only living speaker/organizer from the 1963 March on Washington DC, Congressman John Lewis! What were you (or will you be) doing at 23? Probably not getting beaten trying to achieve the right to vote, thanks to the Congressman, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Dr. Bernard LaFayette and other activists who marched and fought for for that right for us! Check out the video of the Civil Rights pioneer still speaking on it above. We cannot give up… we cannot give in!
Representative Lewis, referencing his suffering at ‘Bloody Sunday’ in Selma decades ago, is talking about the U.S. Supreme Court’s recent stripping of the Voting Rights Act; as Dixie-crat states in the South are now allowed to make voting laws without having them cleared by the Federal Court or Government. Come on! There was a REASON we needed to have Federal oversight of Southern states’ voting policymaking… to make/keep things fair! If you need a ‘refresher’ course, Google ‘Gomillion v. Lightfoot’ (and Tweet me if you like; as I am from Tuskegee, Alabama… we can talk).
READ: REP. JOHN LEWIS – MARCH ON WASHINGTON 2013 (NEWSONE)
– @ojones1
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Fat Joe – “The Darkside 3” (Mixtape)
August 26, 2013
You won’t hear Fat Joe saying, “It’s been a long time. I shouldn’t have left you without a dope [album] to step to” because before he reports to prison to serve four months for tax evasion, he drops “The Darkside 3” mixtape. Production from DJ Premier, 9th Wonder, Streetrunner, Cool & Dre, Diamond D… Enough! Go get this FREE download now.
DOWNLOAD: FAT JOE – THE DARKSIDE 3 (MIXTAPE)
R&B: Robin Thicke – “Give It 2 U” feat. 2 Chainz x Kendrick Lamar (Video)
August 26, 2013
Robin Thicke having more fun on the set. This “Give It 2 U” video is on the same vein as that “Blurred Lines” video (which we posted on here) – lotta a sexy (shout out to the Alabama State University Dancing ‘Stingettes’ featured in the video) mixed with a liberal amount of Hip-Hop. 2 Chainz and Kendrick Lamar rode along on this party track. Respect to director Diane Martel for another great vid: first, “Blurred Lines” and now this one!
Posted in Dance, Hip-Hop, R&B, Soul, Videos | Tags: 2 Chainz, Give It 2 U, Kendrick Lamar, ROBIN THICKE | No Comments »
