“Hackney’s Finest” (Trailer)
August 15, 2013
A “lighthearted journey into the dark underbelly of London†that tells a story that includes Afghan heroin smugglers, Welsh-Jamaican arms dealers and Eastern-European skinheads…among other things… The movie “Hackney’s Finest” is all that with ‘fish & chips’ (a little UK humor y’all… c’mon).
The indie flick, written by Thorin Seex and directed Chris Bouchard, was well-funded by its Kickstarter campaign. Due out 2014, this is the trailer for “Hackney’s Finest.”
Just Blaze Speaks On The Rampant Overreaction To Kendrick Lamar’s ‘Control’ Verse By Other Artists (Video)
August 15, 2013
I agree with Just Blaze’s assessment of what Kendrick Lamar was doing with his highly controversial verse on the ‘Control’ record with Big Sean & Jay Electronica. Great emcees are supposed to challenge other emcees to be better but it clearly wasn’t a diss record.
9th Wonder & Young Guru Debate Kendrick’s “Control” Verse (Video)
August 15, 2013
Wooo! 9th Wonder said ‘Kendrick Hall-of-Famed’ them in his verse on Big Sean’s joint we posted, “Control.” Later in their discourse, Young Guru declared that the rhyme will make emcees go to their people and ask, ‘Is this tight enough?’ BEFORE putting rhymes out …like they should always be doing anyway! Watch the clip above. Engaging conversation between two of today’s Hip-Hop heavyweights.
When answering the question, ‘How historical is an emcee’s verse?’ …the way to answer is plain and simple: Who does it get talking?
9th Wonder and Young Guru speaking on it… Score for Kendrick Lamar!
‘…came at y’all n!ggas on the sh!t that y’all complaining hasn’t been in the game… This is LYRICS! What he shot at you was LYRICS!’
– Young Guru
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Inmates and Prison Officials Agree: “The House I Live In” Documentary Exposes The Failures of The U.S. War On Drugs Policy (Video)
August 15, 2013
HEADLINE: Inmates and Prison Guards AGREE on Failures of the Drug War!
Above is a behind-the-scenes teaser for a screening for Eugene Jarecki’s documentary “The House I Live In.” The venue: Joseph Harp Correctional Center (Lexington, Oklahoma, USA). Making a documentary at a jail… sure. But viewing it there, that’s different. But you know drug enforcement policy is more than a bit *messed* up if the C.O.’s and the prisoners can agree that it is!
See clips from the film (executive producers: Brad Pitt, John Legend, Russell Simmons and Danny Glover) after the jump. VERY interesting…
DOCUMENTARY: THE HOUSE I LIVE IN (ITUNES)
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Posted in Cover Story, Film, History, Human Interest, Opinion, Politics, Videos | Tags: Brad Pitt, Danny Glover, Eugene Jarecki, Find Agreement, Inmates & Prison Guards Watch A Documentary On The Failed War On Drugs Together, JOHN LEGEND, Russell Simmons, screens for inmates and prison staff in Oklahoma, The House I Live In | 1 Comment »
Stussy x YO! MTV Raps – “We Were All Watching†(Documentary)
August 14, 2013
The clothier Stüssy produced this two-part documentary to be released with its Stüssy/Yo! MTV Raps collection entitled “We Were All Watching.” Part 1 – ‘The Importance of Yo! MTV Raps’ (watch above) – reviews the history of MTV’s groundbreaking music and video show of the 1990s. Part 2 (see after the jump) – ‘Fashion in the Golden Age of Hip-Hop’ – looks at the trends and styles from that time and how they changed the world. Directed Adam Jay Weissman, the documentary features a parade of Hip-Hop notables including former host Ed lover, Alchemist, Evidence (of Dilated Peoples), DJ Premier, Questlove (of The Roots), MC Lyte, Rakim, Shock G (of Digital Underground) and more.
12 O’Clock Boys (Trailer)
August 14, 2013
“I’ve been on this earth for a decade… and a couple of years. So, what’s that make me? I’m a grown a** man!”
Premiering at SXSW 2013, this is the documentary trailer for “12 O’Clock Boys.” At the core of the story is Pug, a hardened 13 year old, trying to join The Twelve O’Clock Boys, the notorious urban dirt-bike gang in Baltimore (Maryland, USA). The youth gang runs wild in the streets, clashing with police who cannot do not give chase for fear of endangering the public. Pug suddenly loses his older brother and really looks to The Twelve O’Clock Boys as a surrogate family. The “12 O’Clock Boys” documentary is directed by Lotfy Nathan.
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Black Milk – “Perfected On Puritan Aveâ€
August 14, 2013
Definitely a head nod track to start, this “Perfected On Puritan Ave†drifts into a lofty break… then breaks into a high-energy brass and beat jazz number for a sec… then calms back down and floats away in the end. It’s a mental and instrumental ride for the listener. Take a listen; and keep an ear out for Black Milk’s LP – “No Poison No Paradise” – due out October 15, 2013.
King I Divine – “Reign Showers” (Instrumental Album)
August 14, 2013
King I Divine with an instrumental LP of tracks inspired by and created during rain showers. Lots of jazz, piano… a Hip-Hop feel.
‘[M]y brand new instrumental album “Reign Showers”. Please take a listen and if you rock with it share. I’m sure you’ll enjoy it. Thanks in advance for your support!’
Check it out. Cop below if you like.
Just Blaze Speaks On Deejaying, Jay Z, Jay Electronica and More (Video)
August 14, 2013
Just Blaze stopped over at Power 105 NYC for an interview with The Breakfast Club. Another great interview, the morning show crew gets the elite producer to talk about staying relevant in the game, Jay Z’s “Magna Carta Holy Grail” (on which he had no production credit), unreleased material (including Jay Electronica’s forever forthcoming album), the under-appreciation of Saigon and plenty more.
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R&B: August Alsina – “Let Me Hit That” feat. Currensy [Video]
August 14, 2013
We posted this dope R&B record from August Alsina – “Let Me Hit That” featuring Currensy (produced by Cassius Jay) – a while back. This musical metaphor for the ‘Mary Jane’ is a Jayforce personal favorite & will appear on August’s forthcoming “Downtown: Life Under the Gun” (EP) due out on iTunes August 20, 2013. Visual presentation directed by Reece Bros.
Posted in Hip-Hop, Music, R&B, Videos | Tags: August Alsina, Cassius Jay, Currensy, Let Me Hit That | 2 Comments »
HBO Films: Muhammad Ali’s Greatest Fight (Trailer)
August 14, 2013
“Muhammad Ali’s Greatest Fight” premieres Saturday, October 5, 2013 at 8PM Eastern Time on HBO. This documentary has all the indications of greatness. An epic true life story: the then Heavyweight Champ Muhammad Ali refusing to enlist and go fight for the USA in Vietnam when he is drafted, a crisis of faith (his objections to the war), prison time, appeals taken all the way to the highest court in America… star power: Danny Glover, Christopher Plummer, Ed Begley Jr., Barry Levinson… and playing Ali… NO ONE! No one plays the Champ better than [stock footage of] the Champ!
HBO Films can pull it off though; as the documentary will focus more on the Supreme Court judges, their rulings and places in history, rather than on Ali himself.
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Big Sean feat. Kendrick Lamar x Jay Electronica – “Control”
August 13, 2013
This is the song that damn near shut the internet down last night & STILL has people talking today. This “Control” joint produced by NO I.D. was supposed to appear on Big Sean’s upcoming “Hall Of Fame” album but it was allegedly pulled due to sample clearance issues. I feel Big Sean & Jay Electronica did a decent job, but it’s extremely clear that Kendrick Lamar bodied this joint something terrible. Just what the game needed.
Posted in Hip-Hop, Music | Tags: Big Sean, Control, Hall Of Fame, Hof, Jay Electronica, Kendrick Lamar | 14 Comments »
Technology: How To Build A Giant 9-Foot-5 inch Mechanized Robot (Video)
August 13, 2013
Now this is kinda cool! All too often, we see fantasy tech played out on screen with CGI, but check this real, in-person… um… in-robo tech out. The Wired Mech debuted at Comic-Con, and the people were dazed and amazed! Nowadays, the word is that the Mech is doing the morning show circuit. Nine-foot-five-inches of robo star power baby!
Check out the above clip on the Mech’s debut as the result of the work of dedicated designers, engineers, and staff… bringing unique tech experiences on (and now off) the movie screen.
‘[T]he crew from Stan Winston School and Legacy Effects reflect on a job well done. From concept to unveiling at Comic-Con, this was a labor of love, representing 2000+ man hours of work. Rest up guys, because next year … we are bringing the Mech’s BIGGER BROTHER to the show.’
– Wired
The above clip is the final, Part 7, of a Wired series that relates the story of the Mech’s development and launch. Check out Parts 1 through 6 after the jump.
Posted in Film, Human Interest, Technology, Videos | Tags: How to Build a Giant Robot Mech, Think Big, Wired, Wired App Wired, Wired Mech | 2 Comments »
R&B/Jazz: Tall Black Guy – Floating
August 13, 2013
Tall Black Guy contributes this single – “Floating†– to First Word Records’ “Two Syllables Volume 9.” This is an airy jazz instrumental that provides the feel of floating for the listener. Stream it below. You can get “Two Syllables Volume 9” at www.firstwordrecords.com.
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Spike Jonze Writes and Directs His First Movie About – ‘Her’ (Trailer)
August 13, 2013
Okay… here’s a weird upcoming movie from vanguard music video director Spike Jonze; his first feature film. Weird, but interesting. Considering how folks use computers and mobile technology to hook up, one might have seen this angle coming. Still feels… well, watch the trailer. Starring Joaquin Phoenix, his ‘love interest’ Scarlett Johansson, and Amy Adams.
(‘How would you touch me?’ Wowwww…)
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Jadakiss Speaks on Biggie, Puffy, and “Why” With Combat Jack (Video)
August 13, 2013
J to the! D-Block General Jadakiss ready for Combat. This three-parter has Jada going over a myriad of topics like getting to know (and not like, at times) the real Puffy/Diddy, recollections of his time with Notorious B.I.G., on his Grammy-nominated single “Why.”
Nas Gets Invited To ‘Cognac’ To Taste & Create Some Hennessy (Video)
August 13, 2013
I almost didn’t post this video because it’s a borderline advertisement for Hennessy & no one cut us a check or sent us a bottle, but I found this video of Nas traveling to France to meet with the founders of Hennessy to be very interesting. Hip Hop turned 40 years old as of August 11, 1973 so it’s only right to put a toast up.
(More clips after the jump.)
Sean Price at Home Talking Music, Movies, Family, and More (Video)
August 13, 2013
“In here… I’m just… dad… husband… I leave that rap sh!t outside.” – Sean Price
Straight from the Sean Price’s kitchen, J Hart interviews the man who would be champ in the booth, Mic Tyson. Check out this clip from the Big Bang Show as Sean P talks about his “Mic Tyson” album, tours, family, faith, movies, and more. Stay through to the end to get some snippet sneak leaks.
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Skyzoo – “Feeding Linesâ€
August 13, 2013
Skyzoo with another one for his Penny Freestyle Series Part 2. This flow is over the “Later That Night†beat from “Shame” (EP) by Freddie Gibbs and Madlib. He calls it “Feeding Lines.†Verbal dexterity and creativity displayed all over this track. Stream/download and enjoy below
DOWNLOAD: SKYZOO – FEEDING LINES
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Tiger Woods’ PGA Pal Rory McIlroy Has A Nice New Home (Video)
August 12, 2013
Seems like Tiger’s young golf homie Rory Mcllroy moved into a dope brand new house near his crib.
‘PGA TOUR star Rory McIlroy gives an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at his beautiful home in Jupiter, Florida, and shares how music is an intricate part of his life.’
Wow… and Rory said he needs to keep winning to fill his trophy room up. Heard that, sir! Watch the clip.
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