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May 13, 2008
An Initial Strategy for Hip Hop by Dr Walter Greason
Hip hop – the only social force to create an equitable, participatory, democratic, and global system of politics and economics over the last three decades – will vanish into history under a fascist backlash, consume the soul of our generation with consumerism, or evolve to inspire greater intelligence, creativity, and faith among ourselves, our children, and our grandchildren. The crossroads we face is no less than the choice about the direction of our species and our planet.
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African Chief Babalawo Adeyela Adelekan Dies at Age 72
The world of African-based religion is deeply saddened by the death on May 9, 2008 of Chief Babalawo Adeyela Adelekan, Amulewaye Iledi-Ooni Ile Ife, who served as an Executive Board Member for the National African Religion Congress/NARC World International since 1999.
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May 12, 2008
Sean Bell Type Police Murder Takes Place in Inglewood CA
So what we have here is the following; The police are investigating themselves. And they can arrest these unarmed men, one of whom was killed after they conclude-Translation: After they get their lies in order and stack up the evidence they can come after these men and thus cover their own negligent asses.
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Hiding in Hip Hop
HIDING IN HIP HOP is his stunning, courageous story. Readers from all corners will be intrigued about HIDING IN HIP HOP. They may initially be fascinated by the "straight, no chaser" blind item stories within the book, but ultimately readers will gain a renewed appreciation for understanding why acceptance is key if we are to ever truly embrace change and promote healing.
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Will Political 'CHANGE' Effect Hip Hop
In this year of America saying and showing it wants change, can we change present hip hop music to more fit the culture of hip hop? Can we depend on the leaders that will be elected to say to the music industry; enough is enough?
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May 11, 2008
Another Chance for the Family of Murdered Hip Hop Figure
The Wallace family has been given another chance by U.S. District Judge Florence Marie Cooper to file a new lawsuit against LA city officials, as long as the paperwork is completed within 20 days.
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Actors 'Resemble' Hip Hop Performers in Biggie Biopic
According to hip hop entrepreneur Sean 'Puffy' Combs, it seems the actors in the upcoming movie about the life of New York hip hop legend Notorious B.I.G. bare a creepy similarity to the hip hop performers they portray in the film.
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May 06, 2008
Hip Hop Label Seeks Submissions for Unique Project Vol.2
Today most of the hip hop music industry has become a waste land of mindless dribble and catchy hooks, without any real meaning or purpose to the music. Few artists who rap in hip hop today take the power of the mic seriously.
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Hip Hop Album Review: In The Shadow of an Icon
The first thing I said to myself when hearing about this project was "Hey, it's another tribute album for Pac. What could possibly be good about this one?" Well, it looks like I spoke too soon. Judging a book by its cover never really helped anyone to begin with, and in my findings, this 29-track compilation CD is filled with up and down-beat tracks that anyone can easily be bopping their head to, not to mention that the whole vibe of the album can be described as something out of the vaults of Suge Knight’s Death Row Records.
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Hollywood Black Film Festival Opens with Hip Hop Documentary
Hollywood Black Film Festival will open with World Premiere of "Two Turntables and a Microphone" Jam Master Jay Documentary Features Appearances by Russell Simmons, Reverend Run, Jay-Z, LL Cool J and 50 Cent.
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May 05, 2008
The Sean Bell Tragedy By Kevin Powell
No, the grief will never end, not for Sean Bell's parents and family, for his fiancé and children. But Mayor Bloomberg, you, me, we the people, can step up our games, make a commitment to real social justice in our city, in our nation, and, for once, penalize people, including police officers, who just randomly blow away lives.
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Latin Hip Hop Pioneer Kemo the Blaxican on Latin Nation 5-11
Sunday May 11th Nationwide (in LA on KCAL channel 9) on Latin Nation peep an exclusive one on one session with Latin Hip Hop pioneer, Kemo the Blaxican. More news inside.
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Hip Hop Artist Kardier Takes a Step Away from the IN CROWD
Pittman & Hawkins Music Group is pleased to announce their new release by Hip Hop recording artist Kardier titled Pictures. Kardier's line-up of songs is clever, thought provoking, and may be best described as "Kanye West meets 2pac (Tupac) and Nas with a hint of smooth R&B". Pictures goes against the mainstream grain, and proves that Hip Hop music can be modernized without compromising its original aesthetics.
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Immortal Technique Interview: Obama Drama, Sean Bell & the Latino Vote
Davey D caught up with Immortal Technique who gave us an incredible 2 part interview. The first focuses on the recent Sean Bell verdict and New York's lack of reaction. He breaks things down and talks about how and why the big apple has become a police state. Audio inside.
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May 01, 2008
Reparations / Racism and Injustice
As African-Americans expend so much energy on the election I hope they are not oblivious to situations that prove racism is still their main problem. Racism is a historical constant that reflects the general American attitude and behavior directed towards Black people.
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Hip Hop Diva Lil' Kim Has Bentley Repossessed
The hip hop star whose legal name is Kimberly Denise Jones, recently received a visit from a repossession company who towed away her silver Bentley, valued at around $250-300,000 and the incident was captured on film by a New York TV crew.
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CT Based Rap Duo Hushh Out to Save Hip Hop
While a lot of artists and critics like to discuss whether or not Hip Hop is dead, how many of them are actually doing anything about the situation? Hushh is one group that’s been taking action and they've been drawing quite a lot of interest from Hip Hop's elite for their efforts.
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Detroit Features Hip Hop in Stop The Violence Weekend
The Better Detroit Youth Movement, True Infinity Solutions, and The City of Detroit presents the 1st Annual Detroit Stop The Violence Weekend Friday May 2nd, 2008. With the help and support of many and with legendary hip hop figures Grandmaster Jay, Kurtis Blow & The Pioneers of Hip hop and their special invited hip hop artists.
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Apr 30, 2008
Hip Hop MC Immortal Technique Speaks Out on Police Brutality
I wanted to take this opportunity to make this an open forum for people from all walks of life, all races, sexes, religions, persuasions and ethnicities to speak on their experiences with police abuse. In response to the Sean Bell killing and various other issues facing this nation Other Revolutionaries and I are working on coming up with more proactive solutions to the problem s our communities are facing.
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Hip Hop Insight to Sean Bell and Police Terrorism / Breakdown FM
Breakdown FM and hip hop historian and activist Davey D caught up with hip hop duo dead prez two days after the horrific Sean Bell verdict. Also with dead prez was activist Rosa Clemente, Hip Hop Pioneer Popmaster Fabel and former Presidential candidate Jared Ball. All of them offered up keen insight and over standing to the Sean Bell situation and police terrorism..
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