Thursday, November 26, 2009
Mos Def & Talib Kweli – History Live On Jimmy Fallon (Video)
Mos Def & Talib Kweli perform their song History with the help of the Mighty Roots Band. This rack was off The Ecstatic album.
Wednesday, November 25, 2009
FAMU Volleyball wins 9th Straight MEAC Championship
Congratulations to the Florida A&M Volleyball team for winning their 9th consecutive MEAC championship and NCAA tournament appearance. The Rattlers of Florida A&M defeated Maryland-Eastern Shore in four sets for the MEAC volleyball title at the Coppin Center in Baltimore, Maryland. FAMU will be returning to the tournament with MEAC Player of the Year, Jovanna Blazeski.Lyriciss - We Got It
Here's some new music from the DMV's own Lyriciss. The track is off his upcoming project The Practice, dropping December 22nd.
DOWNLOAD: Lyriciss - We Got It
QuESt – "Cosign" & "Lyrics to Go"
Here's the latest music from the homie QuESt Cosign which is over a dilla track and Lyrics to Go which was produced by M. Will the Shogun.
DOWNLOAD: QuESt - Cosign : Lyrics To Go
M.anifest - The Birds and The Beats (Album)
Being from the mother of all motherlands, I thought this would be a useful opportunity to promote a cause as well: “Young Entrepreneurs Africa,” (YEA) – a nonprofit giving tools and skills for African Youth to get theirs the entrepreneurship route and not have to rely on charity. The complete rhyme and reason of it all is at http://manifestmc.com/.
I work with some incredible musicians who dedicated massive amounts of time and talent to make this happen so I couldn’t take full credit for this release. The download includes liner notes which is a first for free digital releases as far as I know. We give thanks.
- M. anifest
Download: M.anifest - The Birds and The Beats
Thursday, November 12, 2009
Happy Founders Day: Sigma Gamma Rho
On this date in 1922 seven black women in Indianopolis, Indiana founded Sigma Gamma Rho sorority based on a desire to raise the standards of teachers in normal and other schools. These individuals included Mary Lou Allison Little, Dorothy Hanley Whiteside, Vivian White Marbury, Nannie Mae Gahn Johnson, Hattie Mae Dublin Redford, Bessie M. Downey and Cubene McClure. It was the first African-American sorority founded at a predominantly white college. To learn more about Sigma Gamma Rho go here.
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
Sunday, November 8, 2009
Lil Wayne: The Carter Documentary (Trailer)
Here's the official trailer for QD3’s upcoming Lil Wayne documentary that’s being released on DVD on November 17th
YEBies Birthday - Minnie Riperton
On this date in 1947 Minnie Julia Ripperton was born in Chicago, IL. Ripperton is perhaps best-known for her 1974 smash hit, "Loving You," and for her tremendous vocal range. In 1976 Riperton was diagnosed with breast cancer and underwent a modified radical mastectomy. Though she was given just six months to live, she continued recording and touring, and in 1977 she became spokesperson for the American Cancer Society. She passed away in her husband’s arms on July 12, 1979, at 31 years of age from complications from cancer.
Friday, November 6, 2009
"Born To Use Mics" - Michael Eric Dyson's Book On Nas
Michael Eric Dyson wrote this book on Nas and his classic album Illmatic. The book is slated to come out this December 28th. You can see the entire book description on amazon.com
Thursday, November 5, 2009
The First Family Official Portrait
The Obama's took their official family portrait late last month, which was taken by celebrity photographer Annie Leibovitz.
Wednesday Twitter Book Club - 40 Millon Dollar Slaves by William C. Rhoden
If you missed the discussion last night at 8 on Twitter, make sure you are online next week at the same time to discuss the first two chapters. Everyone who wants their tweets to be included in the discussion should us the tag #WTBC. This neat idea of the book club was the brainchild of UnoDosTrice. So for all of yall future Wednesday's Twitter Book Club participants, please go pick up "40 Million Dollar Slaves" from a black business and get caught up for next week's chat.Previous : YEBies Book Of The Month: Forty Million Dollar Slaves
Today In Black History - The Nat King Cole Show
On this date in 1956 Nat King Cole hosted the first Nat King Cole Show which made him the first major black performer to host a network variety series. The Nat "King" Cole Show, premiered on NBC as a fifteen-minute weekly musical variety show.
Nardwuar vs. Nas - The Extended Version (Video)
The Human Serviette was back at it this summer when Nas was in Deer Lake Park, Burnaby, BC, Canada for that leg of the Rock the Bells tour. He was once again at it with all his information and knowledge and "Gifts". Enjoy.
Previous: Nardwuar and Common...
Oprah Winfrey and Tyler Perry's "Precious"Trailer (Video)
Oprah Winfery Tyler Perry are the executive producers of the film "Precious," based on the novel "Push" by Sapphire. The film stars comic Mo'Nique and features Paula Patton, Mariah Carey, and Lenny Kravitz. The film premiered in January 2009 at the Sundance Film Festival,where it won the Audience Award and the Grand Jury Prize for best drama. The movie opens up this friday at select theaters across the nation.
Wednesday, November 4, 2009
Today In Black History - Philanthropy By Bill and Camille Cosby
On this date in 1988 Bill and Camille Cosby gave an unprecedented gift of $20 million to Spelman College in Atlanta, Georgia. At the time, the gift to Spelman was largest of it's kind to ever to be bestowed to a black institutions.Monday, November 2, 2009
Today In Black History - Martin Luther King Jr
On this date in 1983 President Ronald Reagan signed the law designating the third Monday in January Martin Luther King Jr Day. It was observed for the first time on January 20, 1986.
Senator Jesse Helms (R-North Carolina) led opposition to the bill and questioned whether King was important enough to receive such an honor. He also criticized King's opposition to the Vietnam War and accused him of espousing "action-oriented Marxism". Ronald Reagan was also opposed to the holiday, citing cost concerns.[10] He threatened to veto the King Day bill but recanted after Congress passed it with an overwhelming veto-proof majority (338 to 90 in the House of Representatives and 78 to 22 in the Senate). Sen. John McCain (R-AZ) was one of thoese who voted against the creation of the holiday to honor King.
Senator Jesse Helms (R-North Carolina) led opposition to the bill and questioned whether King was important enough to receive such an honor. He also criticized King's opposition to the Vietnam War and accused him of espousing "action-oriented Marxism". Ronald Reagan was also opposed to the holiday, citing cost concerns.[10] He threatened to veto the King Day bill but recanted after Congress passed it with an overwhelming veto-proof majority (338 to 90 in the House of Representatives and 78 to 22 in the Senate). Sen. John McCain (R-AZ) was one of thoese who voted against the creation of the holiday to honor King.
CurT@!n$ – Good*Fella Radio Interview &Freestyle (Video)
CurT@!n$ stopped by for a interview with the Good*Fella crew to talk a little bit about politics and then did a incredible freestyle after.
Interview
Freestyle
Bonus: CurT@!n$ – Before I Go…
Today In Black HIstory - Assata Shakur
On this date in 1979 Assata Shakur was liberated from prison with the help of her comrades. Assata was able to escape out of the maximum security wing of the Clinton Correctional Facility for Women in New Jersey and then eventually moved to Cuba. Find out more about Assata Shakur HERE
Common "A song for Assata"
Today In Black History - Halie Selassie
On this date in 1930 Haile Selassie was crowned emperor of Ethiopia upon the death of the Ethiopian Empress Zawditu.
Sunday, November 1, 2009
Today In Black History - Grambling State University
On this date in 1901, Grambling State University was founded as The Colored Industrial and Agricultural School under the leadership of Charles P. Adams. Four years later, the school moved to its present location and was renamed the North Louisiana Agricultural and Industrial School. The institution’s name was changed to Grambling College in 1946. In 1974, the addition of graduate programs in early childhood and elementary education allowed the college to gain university status and the named was changed to its current name Grambling State University. Grambling was also home to Eddie Robinson, who spent fifty-six years as the head football coach. During his tenure, Robinson established himself as the winningest coach in college football history.
Today In Black History - Ebony Magazine
On this date in 1945 John H. Johnson published the first issues of Ebony magazine. He would also go on to create Jet magazine in 1951.
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