BIGREC – “Shot Caller Freestyle”
February 17, 2012
New Orleans raised, Atlanta based emcee BIGREC is the latest cat to hop on the popular French Montana ‘Shot Caller’ track which samples the Lords Of The Underground classic “Funky Child”. I guess what BIGREC has been saying all along is true. Real Hip Hop Is Back….
BLITZ – 2/17/12: T.G.I.F
February 17, 2012
 HEADLINES
Newt Gingrich’s Bus Breaks Down In West Hollywood
Kevin Costner To Speak At Whitney Houston’s Funeral
Jeremy Lin Added To NBA All Star Event In Orlando
The 2012 NBA Slam Dunk Contest Lineup
Rapid Economic Growth Is Destroying India’s Environment
White Couple Told They Can’t Foster A Black Child
The Los Angeles Lakers To Retire Shaquille O’Neal’s “34” Jersey
Sir Paul McCartney Gives Up Smoking Weed
Hundreds Honor Don Cornelius In 3 Hour Memorial Service In Los Angeles Thursday Night
The Colbert Report Suspends Production
North Korea Airline Has The Least Appetizing Burger Ever
Sean Penn Meets Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez, Criticizes U.S. Right
Rio De Janeiro Giving Out 3 Million Condoms During Carnival
U.S. Army Base’s ‘Black History Heritage’ Meal: Malcolm X, Pig Feet
Mark Cuban Makes It Possible For Every One In Dallas To Get Drunk On St. Patty’s Day
Man Arrested As File Sharing Website Is Shut Down
The Dynamic Duo: Linsanity Vs. Tebowmania
Woman Attacks Boyfriend Because He Didn’t Buy Her A Valentine’s Day Present
Al Gore Takes Aim At “Unsustainable” Capitalism
Interracial Marriage Hits U.S. High
LeBron James Considers Going Back To Cleveland?
LA Radio Hosts Suspended For Inappropriate Whitney Houston Comments
Black & Latino In The U.S. (Video)
February 17, 2012
My homie & dope visual artist Dubelyoo brought this interview to my attention with entertainers who happen to be both Black & Latino. It’s funny how some people I know are ignorant how you can be both, but I blame that on their inability to travel. What some people fail to realize is that being “Latino” is more centered on “culture” more so than “race”. Check out this interesting interview of the experiences from entertainers such as Laz Alonso (“Avatar”, “Jumping the Broom”), Tatyana Ali (“Fresh Prince of Bel Air”), Gina Torres (“Suits, Hercules: The Legendary Journeys”) and Judy Reyes (“Scrubs”), musicians Christina Milian (“Dip it Low”) and Kat DeLuna (“Whine Up”), and journalist Soledad O’Brien
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Chris Paul Gets ‘Up’ With Sports Illustrated Model ‘Bar Refaeli’ (Video)
February 17, 2012
One of the perks of Chris Paul being traded to a market like New Orleans & out west to the Los Angeles Clippers is CP3 gets to take advantage of opportunities to hop around with Supermodels. Sports Illustrated’s upcoming 2012 Swimsuit issue will feature model Bar Refaeli who hopped on with Chris Paul on a trampoline during the photoshoot. Spotted at SLAM
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W.I.C. – “Hellen Keller” (Video)
February 17, 2012
Atlanta based rap trio “W.I.C.” (We Invented Cool) drops a new video directed by Black Box ATL for “Hellen Keller”. The trio of Kory Calico, Capeeton Mudfish, & Trip are metaphorically letting cats know what time it is in terms of anyone else riding their style. After dropping two EPs, the group are poised to release their upcoming project “We Invented Cool” that’s scheduled to drop on “LEAPDAY” February 29th. The brothas are scheduled to celebrate their album release here in Atlanta at the Drunken Unicorn with a party the same night.
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Comedy: Fahamu Pecou – “Sh*t Gangsta Rappers Say” (Video)
February 17, 2012
I know these “Things People Say” videos have been overdone, but when I saw Atlanta based visual artist Fahamu Pecu’s “Sh*t Gangsta Rappers Say” I literally laughed my ass off! Shout out to fellow WRFG DJ/air-personality Karen Marie Mason for putting me onto this….
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Damian “Jr. Gong” Marley – “Affairs Of The Heart” (Video)
February 16, 2012
We told you a few days ago that Damian Marley was dropping a brand new video to his new single “Affairs Of The Heart” on Thursday of this week & as promised he delivers. I really dig this song now from “Jr. Gong” & right about now I’m about to dig into the visuals….
Pete Rock x Smif-N-Wessun – “Top Of The World” feat. Memphis Bleek (Video)
February 16, 2012
Pete Rock & Smif-N-Wessun let loose another video from their ““Monumental“ album that’s out now! They brought along Memphis Bleek to prove they still on “Top Of The World”….
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Scott Storch Arrested For Cocaine Possession In Las Vegas (Video)
February 16, 2012
As a fellow Philadelphia native it hurts me to see producer & arranger Scott Storch go through his struggles with drug addiction. Considering I remember meeting him during his early days with The Roots. According to TMZ, Scott was picked up in Las Vegas last month after failing to pay for his hotel room before getting knocked for cocaine possession. Hopefully Scott can live up to his “Tuff Jew” moniker & eventually kick the habit or get it under control somehow.
Ras Kass – “Holes In The Ozone” (Video)
February 16, 2012
New singe & video from ill West Coast’s emcee Ras Kass with “Holes In The Ozone” produced by Doc Hollywood. Not sure what album or anything this joint is supposed to appear on but you can find out more from Razzy’s bandcamp page.
Scram Jones – “Hour Glass” (Video)
February 16, 2012
Grammy nominated producer, DJ, & emcee Scram Jones drops a new video for “Hour Glass” dealing some real life music. This joint appears on Scram Jone’s latest project “The Hat Trick” that’s available now for free from his website.
BLITZ – 2/16/12: See No Evil….
February 16, 2012
HEADLINES
The Simpsons’ Reach 500 Episodes
Atlanta Rapper ‘Strap’ Arrested For Having Gun At The Airport
Harry Belafonte Gets Fired Up Over Obama While Speaking In Chicago
Hoarder Found Dead In Trash Pile
Black Beauties Of The 2012 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Edition
“Linsanity” Has Asian American Parents Nervous Kids Would Ditch Books For Basketball
FCC Poised To Kill Proposed Wireless U.S. Network Plan
Writers Explore What It Means To Be ‘Black Cool’
Vanessa Bryant Seen Sucking Face With Kobe
Electronic Cigarette Explodes In Man’s Mouth
No More Kingsize: Mars To Slim Down Candy Bars In 2013
Manny Pacquaio Considers Retirement Due To Religious Beliefs
Private Prisons Offer To Buy State Prisons Only If They Are Kept 90% Full
Why Do Mormons Baptize Dead People?
The Real Problem With Roland Martin’s Tweets
17 Arrested In Drug Bust At Texas Christian University
Man Arrested For Sending Valentine’s Day Flowers
Student Loan Crisis Busts Retirement Savings
Mark Cuban Says The Chris Paul Trade Was ‘Ridiculous’
Chris Brown Goes On A Twitter Rant…..Again
Man Suffers Cardiac Arrest…While Eating At The Heart Attack Grille
New Orleans ‘New Renaissance’ Are Next Up Representing Lyricists (Video)
February 16, 2012
I don’t know what’s going on in the water down there in New Orleans, but many of these cats are straight up spittin’. My homie Maurice Garland put me up on one of the artists in this video by the name of L.G. who is spittin’ like a young Nas & he’s not even out of high school yet. I’m sure the same could be said for the rest of the young artists that appear in this video such as Chels, A.B., Supa Creative, & Cypha are New Orleans’s next wave of emcees rhyming in this “2-Cent” video are proving that they are truly the next wave of TRUE young talent coming out the south.
DOWNLOAD THE TRACK FROM www.2-cent.com
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Once Upon A Time In The Projects: Nas Tells A Crazy Party Story (Video)
February 15, 2012
VICE & Project X’s “Party Legends” series continues, but this time they speak to Nas about one of his wild party stories. I’m still laughing at the story Snoop Dogg told a week or two back. Check out what Nas had to say about a party in what I’d like to call….. “Once Upon A Time In The Projects”…..
WATCH: SNOOP DOGG TELLS WILD PARTY STORY WHILE AT THE PLAYBOY MANSION
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Nesby Phips – “Ode 2 Old School & Classics EP’
February 15, 2012
“Bakadahouse Music presents Nesby Phips ‘Ode to Old School & Classics EP’ for his #PayDayPhips Campaign. Phips has committed himself to keeping fans belly full on every 1st & 15th for the duration of 2012. This release features Phips laying bars over some of his favorite beats from his childhood and adolescents. He’s backed on this EP by his rhyme partner/blood brother Henry McCulla, long time friend Curren$y & his homey from neighboring state of Mississippi Big Sant.” – Team Phips
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Robin Thicke Performs ‘Love After War’ On Jimmy Kimmel Live (Video)
February 15, 2012
Robin Thicke was a fitting musical guest on Jimmy Kimmel Live on for this Valentines Day period as he performs a few selections from his new album like “Pretty Little Heart” & the titled track “Love After War”. Check out the other video under the hood….
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Copywrite feat Tage Future- “Love” (Video)
February 15, 2012
Peep the first single produced by Detroit, MI representer and RZA disciple Bronze Nazareth, “Love” off Copywrite’s new album God Save the King, which drops Feb 28th. The video directed by Seanie G which I think they could have done a little bit more with condsidering the title, but ths joint is still a banger…
-Isrealite
Posted in Hip-Hop, Music, Producers, Videos | Tags: Bronze Nazareth, Copywrite, God Save the King, Rza, Seanie G, Tage Future, The RZA | No Comments »
Classic Clips: Lamont “Big L” Coleman (May 30, 1974 – February 15, 1999)
February 15, 2012
This is one of my favorite joints from the late Children of the Corn and D.I.T.C emcee Big L, “Put it On” produced by the ever hype Deejay Kid Capri.It is a bit disheartening that his murder still remains unsolved , as he was destined for mega success as rumors of a Rock-A-Fella signing loomed. In my opinion had Big L singed with “The Roc” Jay Z might not have been what he is now, with L at the time being the more polished and lyrically gifted emcee(check any of the old freestyle with the 2, Jigga is fighting to keep up with Big L most of the time). With all passings of our legends lets focus more on uplifting and appreciating our greats while they are still alive…..
-Ismatic
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BLITZ – 2/15/12: Would You Like A Box Of Chocolates?
February 15, 2012
HEADLINES
After Whitney Houston, Musicians Are Afraid Of Early Death
Jeremy Lin Hits Game Winning 3 Pointer To Lead The Knicks Over The Raptors 90-87
Movin’ On Up Like The Jeffersons: Jeremy Lin Goes From His Bro’s Couch To New Apartment
GOP Says It’s Okay To Beat Your Wife
Kid Ordered To Eat School Lunch By Inspector
Nicki Minaj Responds To Pissed Off Catholics
Antibiotics May Be Useless For A Sinus Infection
Drake And Common Get Into Fight Backstage At Grammys
Russia Argues Over How To Set Their World Clock
To Celebrate Valentine’s Day, The 99 Percent Break Up With Bank of America
TSA Forces Woman Through Naked Body Scanner Three Times
Man Arrested For Trying To Pay Stripper With Crack
Bobby Brown Not Welcomed At Whitney Houston’s Funeral
Indianapolis Colts Owner Jim Irsay Says The Future Is Up To Peyton Manning
The Most Outspoken Black Athletes Of All Time
White Grandfather Harassed By Police For Walking With Black Granddaughter
Europe Sees Historic Fifteen Feet Of Snow
Glee Predicts Majority Of Americans Will Speak Spanish By 2030? Politifact Does Fact Checking
Cincinnati High School Pays Students To Attend Class
3 Men Gets Life In Prison For Robbing A Prostitute Of $210 & A Cellphone
California Rapper ‘Philthy Rich’ Arrested Over Stolen Bentley
The Next iPad Version Could Be 4G
Just How Did Allen Iverson Blow Through 154 Million?
High School Football Coach Resigns After Posting Naked Picture On Facebook
Slavery By Another Name (Documentary)
February 15, 2012
In case you missed the PBS documentary “Slavery By Another Name” when it aired Monday night February 13th, you can click on the link below to watch the whole thing from your computer. Read more about this powerful documentary after the jump below. The above video is just an insight into the making of the documentary, but the full 90 plus minute documentary can be viewed by clicking on the link below.
WATCH: SLAVERY BY ANOTHER NAME (90 MINUTE DOCUMENTARY)
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