The Hip Hop TakeOver... A yearly radio event created in maintaining and preserving the fundamental elements of Hip Hop. Heard on WBAI 99.5 FM in New York and broadcast over the web at www.WBAI.org
Friday, October 22, 2010
Running Russell Simmons Super Amazing Launch Party
Russell Simmons does it again!! You can't stop this Hip Hop mogul.
Click here to read about his new television venture, and yes the LADIES are holding things down behind the scenes.
Click here to read about his new television venture, and yes the LADIES are holding things down behind the scenes.
Courtney Love branded a ‘crackhead’ for posting nude pics on Twitter
In other news about Russell Simmons.... At the same red carpet event, the launch party of his new 'Oxygen' show 'Running Russell', of course there's a website that picked up on a comment to overshadow the event.
Click here for more info on his comments about Courtney Love.
Click here for more info on his comments about Courtney Love.
Gabby Sidibe stars opposite Eddie Murphy in new comedy | Clutch Magazine: The Digital Magazine for the Young, Contemporary Woman of Color
Gabby continues to do her thing.
Check this Clutch magazine article out.
Gabby Sidibe stars opposite Eddie Murphy in new comedy | Clutch Magazine: The Digital Magazine for the Young, Contemporary Woman of Color
Check this Clutch magazine article out.
Gabby Sidibe stars opposite Eddie Murphy in new comedy | Clutch Magazine: The Digital Magazine for the Young, Contemporary Woman of Color
Thursday, October 21, 2010
HAPPY BIRTHDAY DIZZY GILLESPIE!!
October 21, 1917 – January 6, 1993 - Legendary trumpet player who was a major figure in the development of modern jazz, bebop, and instrumental in the creation of afro-cuban jazz. He influenced other music greats such as Miles Davis, Fats Navarro, Arturo Sandoval, and many others.
Hip Hop... Stand up
Here's Dizzy below with "Manteca Theme" performed by Dizzy Gillespie with amongst others Quincy Jones, J.J. Johnson, Ernie Royal and Mongo Santamaria. From the 1954 "Afro" album. Composed by Gil Fuller, Dizzy Gillespie & Chano Pozo.
Hip Hop... Stand up
Here's Dizzy below with "Manteca Theme" performed by Dizzy Gillespie with amongst others Quincy Jones, J.J. Johnson, Ernie Royal and Mongo Santamaria. From the 1954 "Afro" album. Composed by Gil Fuller, Dizzy Gillespie & Chano Pozo.
Wednesday, October 20, 2010
Toddlers’ Favorite Toy: The iPhone
In the next 20 years people will be robotic rhinos. Meaning, these kids need to get their butts off the couch playing video games, off the internet (walk to the library, the two or three we have left), and start making calls (I need to do this). Do they even know what their friends voices sound like?
I'm just sayin'...
Check this NY Times article
I'm just sayin'...
Check this NY Times article
My Sister’s Keeper: Are Black Sororities & Fraternities Still Necessary? | Clutch Magazine: The Digital Magazine for the Young, Contemporary Woman of Color
I never joined a black sorority, never felt the need or desire to, but I do know plenty of brothers and sisters who grow up dreaming of being a part of one of these organizations.
Check out Britni Danielle's article on the clutchmagonline.com to see if they are still 'necessary'.
My Sister’s Keeper: Are Black Sororities & Fraternities Still Necessary? | Clutch Magazine: The Digital Magazine for the Young, Contemporary Woman of Color
Check out Britni Danielle's article on the clutchmagonline.com to see if they are still 'necessary'.
My Sister’s Keeper: Are Black Sororities & Fraternities Still Necessary? | Clutch Magazine: The Digital Magazine for the Young, Contemporary Woman of Color
K-Ci and JoJo go reality TV route in their battle against alcoholism
So, K-Ci and JoJo have followed the new tradition of many celebrities with lets say, a little bit of a diminishing spotlight on their career... Garnering your own reality show!!
Like many people I love K-Ci and JoJo and their legendary group JoDeCi, but like many people, I have also read or heard of their alcoholic and sometimes drug induced, crazed behavior.
Well "TV One" has captured their battle in the new reality show, "K-Ci and JoJo...Come Clean".
Can't wait to check this out. Only if I had DirecTV. Cablevision....... GET WITH IT!!!!!
Check out TheGrio.com's article on the show.
Tuesday, October 19, 2010
BLACKFACE AND BIGOTRY, FINELY TUNED
Kander and Ebb's new Broadway musical, "Scottsboro Boys". This play brings back to life the 1930's Scottsboro, Alabama rap case where nine black defendants were unjustly accused of raping two white girls.
Check out the New York Times article here.
Or go www.ScottsboroMusical.com
Check out the New York Times article here.
Or go www.ScottsboroMusical.com
Monday, October 18, 2010
GLENN BECK INCITES ASSASSINATION PLOT
Speaking of Fox... Fox News' Glenn Beck has inspired an assassin... Check out "Democray Now" with Amy Goodman
Democracy Now!: In "jailhouse confession," Williams "admitted it was Glenn Beck who inspired him"
The Root Interview: Kevin Liles Talks "Def Jam Rapstar"
All you "Guitar Hero" and "Rock Band" fans, here's the Hip Hop version..
Music industry and Hip Hop veteran, Kevin Liles speaks with the TheRoot.com about "Def Jam Rapstar"
http://www.theroot.com/views/root-interview-kevin-liles-def-jam-rapstar
No end in sight for Cablevision dispute with Fox over subscription fees - NYPOST.com
No end in sight for Cablevision dispute with Fox over subscription fees - NYPOST.com
Sorry Cablevision customers as we head in to day three of the Fox/Cablevision dispute. Cablevision claims Fox parent company, NewsCorp, wants them to pay $80 million on top of the already $70 million NewsCorp currently receives to carry 12 channels.
Sunday, October 17, 2010
DUCK DOWN VS. BLACKSMITH
THE CMJ SHOWCASE KICKS OFF OCT. 19 - 23. HERE'S AN EVENT THAT'S DEFINITELY GOING TO BE HOT
FOR MORE INFO GO TO WWW.CMJ.COM
BRIAN SLADE AKA TONEX - GET OVER YOU VIDEO pt 1
Absolutely love this song!!! B. Slade aka Tonex... If you recognize the name it's because once upon a time he was a fabulous gospel singer (still is, his gospel music can still be heard... Don't get it twisted) ... Check this song
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