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Chuck D speaks on Cointel-Pro, Global Politrix & Oscar Grant
A conversation with Chuck D of Public Enemy, and Davey D the media activist. We discuss Cointelpro, Media, and More. Big shout out to kingofblaxmedia for rocking this.. Return to Davey D’s Hip Hop Corner
Think Hip Hop Songs Cause Violence? Frank Sinatra Songs Causing Lots of Killings
People always like to point fingers at things that are convenient, fit a narrative and have no voice to respond back… Case in point, there have been lots of studies, numerous discussions all the way up to the halls of congress and even within the office of the President about the so harmful effects of [...]
Black History Fact: Remembering How Hip Hop Took on and addressed the issue of Apartheid
// Black History: Remembering How Hip Hop Took on Apartheid… by Davey D One of the most under appreciated and least talked about collaborative efforts that involved Hip Hop was the Artists United Against Apartheid and the The boycott of Sun City. For those who don’t recall Sun City was this ultra lavish resort in this ‘phony’ country [...]
It’s About to Get Nasty:How Corporations Are Secretly Gearing up for the 2010 Elections
// There’s so much one can say and write about last month’s Supreme Court ruling that allows corporations to weigh in and spend unlimited amounts on campaign contributions. One thing is certain-it’s about to get nasty and ugly. The bottom line is, no matter how many ways people try to justify this ruling under the [...]
Today is Dream Day-Remembering Graf King Mike Dream
“Dream Day” February 5th, 2010 at The New Parish, Oakland, California. Celebrating the life and legacy of Mike “Dream” Francisco. Art exhibition by TDK crew + more Music by DJs: Apollo, ShortKut, Sake One, Fuze, Myke One, Platurn, Namane, and Willie Maze. Live drums by Big G of the 808 Band! Performances by Equipto, F.A.M.E. and The Bangers. The [...]
Update-Army Puts Smash on Hip Hop Soldier Sends him to Iraq for Court Martial
Before reading this update, u may wanna refamiliarize yourself w/ this story by peeping the first article we ran http://hiphopandpolitics.wordpress.com/2010/01/15/army-imprisons-soldier-for-singing-against-stop-loss-policy/ Immediate Iraq tranfser and court martial announced in violation of military regulations By the Friends and Family of Spc. Marc Hall. February 3, 2010 Donate | Sign the petition | stoplossmusic.org http://www.couragetoresist.org/x/content/view/816/1/ Today, Fort Stewart, Georgia officials confirmed that the Army [...]
BlackHistoryFacts: Every Place Has a Story to Tell-Early LA Hip Hop
// When it comes to Hip Hop every city has its own pioneers and their own unique special history.. Some of it was influenced by what was going on in New York, a lot of it was homegrown and came to light once things started to bubble up from NY in the early 80s.. In other [...]
An Interview w/ SXSW Hip Hop Director Matt Sonzala
// Matt Sonzala is a long time fixture in the Texas, Hip Hop scene. he started off doing a popular radio show in Houston on our sister station KPFT called Damage Control. Him and co-host Zin who now does SOS Radio we key in granting many of Houston’s now big time stars from Paul Wall [...]
Warning: Hip Hop Artist Need to Know About Today’s 360 Record Deals
360 Deals Are Today’s “Record Deals” By, Wendy Day from Rap Coalition (www.WendyDay.com) http://thedayreport.blogspot.com/ I gotta state right upfront that I am biased against 360 Deals. I understand WHY they exist, I just find them unfairly oppressive in the label’s favor in an industry with a draconic history of jerking artists out of money. I stopped negotiating deals [...]
X-Clan Reunion Set to Highlight Pittsburgh Hip-Hop Awards
X-Clan reunion highlights hip-hop awards By Scott Mervis, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette http://www.postgazette.com/pg/10035/1033198-388.stm Last year, the Pittsburgh Hip Hop Awards went head to head against the Grammys at the Pittsburgh Hilton. This year, the fourth annual event, presented by 360 Entertainment and again at the Hilton, will be a party on the eve of the Super Bowl with performances and awards [...]
The Hustle-The Story of Robert beck aka Iceberg Slim
How ex-pimp Robert Beck transformed into writer Iceberg Slim,introducing a new genre for literature, film and music By Mark Skillz http://hiphop101a.blogspot.com/2010/02/next-hustle.html Robert Beck was forty-seven years old when he started writing a brutal book called Pimp. On one hand, it was an ode to his former profession, but on the other…it was all he had. In twelve years, Beck [...]
Why are Civil Rights Orgs & Leaders Helping Big Media Giants & Telecoms Take Over & Cripple the Internet?
We have spoken about the importance of Net Neutrality for a couple of years. For those unfamiliar with the term, this is principle that up to now has governed the internet and leveled the playing field. Its been the ultimate democratizing agent. Here the little guy writing a blog from his bedroom is just as just [...]
Black History Fact:Hip Hop Came Together to Close the Crack House w/ X-Clan-(It Was One of Many Battles Against Chemical Warfare)
// People have often talked about fighting wars using biological and chemical weapons. We came after Hitler for using them. We came after Saddam Hussein for using them. Sadly no one ever came after those who flooded urban communities during the 1980s and into the 90s with Crack. If this wasn’t a weapon of mass destruction, I [...]
Black History Month-Remembering Lakim Shabazz-First rapper to Shoot a video in Egypt
// As we continue to celebrate Black History month, lets do it with Lakim Shabazz. He was one of the dopest rappers to bless the mic back in the early 90s who came with hit after hit.. He was all about raising consciousness and was even featured on the front cover of the Source Magazine [...]
The Wisdom of Dick Gregory-Obama, Racism, White Supremacy & Haiti
// Long time Civil Rights activist, author and comedian Dick Gregory made his rounds in Washington DC where he took in the State of the Union and the healthy Families USA convention. We caught up with Gregory and talked to him about the situation in Haiti. He pointed out some of ther glaring flaws in [...]
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Smack! “Dilla Day: A Celebration Of James Yancey” (Art)
From Michigan-based artist Smack!’s blog: In celebration of James “Jay Dee/J Dilla/Dilla Dawg” Yancey’s birthday (Feb. 7th), I thought it’d be dope to do four ’spur-of-the-moment” pieces depicting four moments in Dilla’s life on this earth. - The Fantastic/Slum Village era - Welcome 2 Detroit - Ruff Draft - Donuts See the other three pieces after the jump.Questlove’s J Dilla Tribute at Bellhouse in Brooklyn, NY (Video)
[via 2DopeBoyz]Hayes “The First 48″ (Mixtape)
Hayes “The First 48″ (Mixtape) Click Here To Download Tracklist: Timbo Intro Introducing Hayes Big Boy That’s Yo Ass Bottles Up That’s All Right, That’s OK Get Money Or Nothing Say Something (feat. Timbaland and Drake) Rocka Bye Baby Street Entrepreneur Fuck With Me Cut The Ring Live On The Corner Feels Good To Be A Gangsta I Can’t Love You Black Out (feat. Busta Rhymes) To hear the other rest of the mixtape’s [...]Tassnata Remember (f. Promise, Black Milk & Liya)
Tassnata Remember (f. Promise, Black Milk & Liya) Download [via 2DopeBoyz]Common On J Dilla (Video)
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Ma Dukes Is The Foundation performances by: Phat Kat Big Tone 5 Ela Finale Fatt Father Invincible Fat Ray Mix Korona One Be Lo YIN sounds by: DJ Dez DJ Sicari La Jedi Mel Wonder 5E Gallery (2125 Michigan Ave, Detroit) $10 Donation – 8pm All proceeds will help benefit the J. Dilla FoundationJaylib vs. J.Rocc
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Joe Scudda - Catch Up (prod. Statik Selektah)
Off Scudda’s Not Your Average Joe EP (presented by TSS & Hall Of Justus) that drops February 23rd. Joe Scudda - Catch Up (prod. Statik Selektah) joe-scudda-catch-up-prod-by-statik-selektah Props to TSS, photo by Ernest Estimé. Previously: Joe Scudda feat. Naledge, Freddie Gibbs & Mistah Fab - Trunk Rattle (Remix)Maino - Bring It Back DJ
Flex premiered this (or was supposed to) tonight. Maino - Bring It Back DJ [via Splash] maino-bring-it-back-dj BONUS: Maino - The Realest (Off Maino’s Unstoppable EP, out now.) Previously: Maino - 2010 Predictions | Maino - Get ‘Em TigerVideo: Pill Interview w/ ThisisCurtis
Pill talks to ThisisBooBoo about the inspiration he got from his moms, how she remained strong even while she was on drugs, and how he made sure he graduated from high school for her. That “Thoughts” shit goes hard.Video: Jern Eye ft. Spank Pops & J Billion - Cali
Previously: Jern Eye - Get Down (Video)Video: Dan Black feat. Kid Cudi - Symphonies (Remix)
Let’s try this again. After the video for the remix was (presumably) inadvertently leaked by AOL Music’s Spinner website last week, it was quickly taken down. Of course DatNewCudi ripped it and re-uploaded it but they made him take that down too. Here’s the official video premiere via IFC, along with an interview with Dan [...]Video: Exile Builds a Beat (Live at Left Fest in SF)
More footage of Exile at Left Fest at The Mezzanine in San Francisco, CA two weeks ago, courtesy of BMUSE. Up top he builds a beat, after the jump there’s his Michael Jackson tribute, along with footage of him spinning a few records, rapping as well as a video of Supernatural freestyling.Video: Young Chris Interview w/ Choke No Joke
Chris talks about the Roc-A-Fella break-up and his album Now or Never. Previously: Young Chris x Sean C & LV (Video)Video: Freeway in New York
Philadelphia Freeway was in NY doing promo for him and Jake One’s The Stimulus Package dropping on February 16th and swinged by DJ Kay Slay’s Streetsweepers Radio on Shade 45. Freeway - Freestyle on Kay Slay (Shade 45) | Mediafire freeway-freestyle-on-kay-slay-shade-45 Video of the freestyle after the jump. Note: Their listening session was postponed.KRS-One, Redman & MIMS - How To Be A Emcee 2010
What’s wrong with the following sentence: “KRS-One, Redman and MIMS rap about how to be an MC.” KRS-One, Redman & MIMS - How To Be A Emcee 2010 krs-one-redman-mims-how-to-be-an-emcee-2010 Props to DigiwaxxDon’t Watch Me, Watch TV
Riz ft. Red Cafe - R.A.C.K.S. New videos from Riz & Red Cafe (above), Dyme Def and Remo The Rapstar (after the jump). Remo The Rapstar - Insane Freestyle Dyme Def - Do Something (ft. porn star Gianna Michaels)Mickey Factz - My Name Is Mickey Factz
The bonus track off production duo FKi’s Blue Steel 2.0. Mickey Factz - My Name Is Mickey Factz (prod. FKi) BONUS: FKi - Blue Steel 2.0 (Mixtape) Hit the jump for the Atlanta duo’s Blue Steel 2.0 mixtape track list. 1. 808 (Prod. By FKi) 2. Turn It Up feat. Nakim, MumsFP, and Siya (Prod. by FKi) 3. That’ll Work feat [...]Video: NahMean Episode 4: Hip-Hop Music vs. Hip-Hop Culture
For our 4th episode of the NahMean man-on-the-street interview series, John Public talks to a wide range of Hip-Hop fans and participants in the culture about the day to day influence that rappers and their raps have on them and others as individuals. I would also like to take this opportunity to announce the upcoming NahMean series companion [...]Video: Planet Asia & Gold Chain Military - Pleasure & Pain
Off the Planet Asia & Gold Chain Military debut album Chain of Command, due out February 23rd. Previously: Planet Asia & Tristate - Trouble | Gold Chain Military EPKLil Wayne Sentencing Adjourned; New Date March 2nd
Spoke too soon. MTV is reporting that Lil Wayne’s attorney announced that the sentencing has been pushed back to March 2nd. The rapper is apparently suffering from a broken tooth that needs medical attention and the judge agreed to reschedule the sentencing. He will have to undergo surgery on February 12th in Miami, and will [...]Audio: Mr. Cheeks Interview w/ On-Air Idiots
Mr. Cheeks of the Lost Boyz checks into the On-Air Idiot Show and talks about his new album with Craig G, how KRS-ONE still has the best live show, and how the Loyst Boyz are underated as best Hip-hop groups of all time. He also makes a hit record on the spot with the On-Air [...]Video: Emilio Rojas Freestyle on The B-Side
Emilio Rojas visits DJ Quiz and DP One on the B-Side Show on A-List Radio to spit a freestyle. Previously: Emilio Rojas feat. Styles P & Asher Roth - Bold & Arrogant (Remix)Marco Polo & Ruste Juxx - Rearview
Here’s the first official leak from Marco Polo & Ruste Juxx’s The eXXecution, dropping March 23rd. Pre-eXXecution was just a warm-up. Marco Polo & Ruste Juxx - Rearview marco-polo-ruste-juxx-rearview Previously: Marco Polo & Ruste Juxx - The eXXecution (Track List)Nottz - Shine So Brite
The first single from Nottz’ debut solo-LP You Need This Music., and yes, he’s rapping. Nottz has also been working on Dr. Dre’s Detox, coming never. Nottz - Shine So Brite | Mediafire nottz-shine-so-briteVideo: Horseshoe G.A.N.G. - A Capella Freestyle
The Horseshoe Gang go in a capella for Myspace Music. Previously: Crooked I & Royce da 5′9″ Discuss Horse Shoe G.A.N.GLil Wayne’s Final Pre-Jail Interview
This might not be his very last interview since everyone in Miami this weekend was surely armed with a flipcam, but Tim Westwood got to speak to Lil Wayne on Thursday, via Missinfo: He speaks on all the videos he’s shot and the music he’s made: 03-tim-westwood-mia-3-1 BONUS: Tim Westwood also spoke to Birdman. First he reflects on what’s [...]Forum
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