Listen/Download: Dear Africa feat. Les Nubians
Thursday, March 31, 2011
Pac Div – Anti-Freeze [Video]
Here's the visuals for the first single off Mania. This tape has been one of the few to live up to the wait and pre-release hype so far this year. The new West is looking very bright these days.
FlyUnion - "Feels Good" [Video]
Fly.Union’s The Greater Than Club project should be one of the best sleepers of the year once it drops. I haven't heard anything from this group to make me think otherwise.
The Galveston Giant
On this date in 1878 Jack Arthur Johnson was born in Galveston, Texas, the second child and first son of Henry and Tina "Tiny" Johnson who were former slaves. Henry Johnson was of pure African descent, and traced his ancestry back to the Coromantees who came from modern-day Ghana. Jack grew to become the first African American world heavyweight boxing champion from 1908–1915. In 1910 Johnson took part in what was considered "The Fight Of The Century" against James J. Jeffries. Jeffries was a white former champion who came out of retirement to "reclaim" the title. The fight took place on July 4, 1910 in front of 20,000 people. In the 15th round, after Jeffries had been knocked down twice for the first time in his career, his people called it quits to prevent Johnson from knocking him out. The "Fight of the Century" earned Johnson $65,000. Johnson was the original owner of the Harlem club that would later become The Cotton Club
Today In Black History: Toni Morrison
On this date in 1988 Ohio native Toni Morrison won the Pulitzer Prize for her novel Beloved. The book would later become a movie in 1998 staring Oprah Winfrey and Danny Glover.
"Black people are victims of an enormous amount of violence. None of those things can take place without the complicity of the people who run the schools and the city."
-Toni Morrison
Friday, March 25, 2011
Thursday, March 24, 2011
Big K.R.I.T. “Dreamin” [Video]
Returnof4eva got pushed back until next Monday but here's the video for the first single off of it.
Nardwuar vs. Curren$y
Narduwar aka The Human Serviette was in Austin last week for SXSW and hooked up with the Hot Spitta for a interview that only Narduwar could do. ENJOY...
Tuesday, March 22, 2011
The Graduation Rate Of Black Players On 2011 NCAA Tournament Teams
College athletics continues to fail our young black men while these institutions of higher education make thousands and often millions off of their talents. The NCAA makes billions of off these "amateur" players in the name of a free education. Something has to change ASAP.
Charts courtesy of The Afro
Monday, March 21, 2011
Happy Independence Day Namibia
On this date in 1990, Namibia gained its independence and Sam Nujoma was sworn in as the first President.
theINcrowd presents…The Young and the Restless Musical Showcase
theINcrowd brings you their first event of the 2011 this saturday at Georgetown University headlined by the Leimert Park legend Dom Kennedy. This is gonna be a dope show and great way to spend the first saturday of spring. Oh yeah did I mention its FREE 99. So get your tickets while they last because once they're gonna, they're GONE. Click on the flyer to get your tickets now while they last.
S/O to my homie Shay, the brains and mastermind behind his showcase and theINcrowd. You are on your way my dude.
DETAILS
Location: Hoya Court at Georgetown University - 37th & O St. NW, Washington, DC 20057
Musical Acts
Tate Tucker- a student at Georgetown University that balances his studies and his budding musical career. With his debut mixtape releasing in the next few months, Tate looks to perform for his fellow student body that has seen him blow up, literally, overnight, after rapping for Lupe Fiasco in Michael Eric Dyson's "Sociology of Hip-Hop" course.
Kardi- a college student as well that has been no stranger to the music community. Hailing from New York City, Kardi has put out a number of musical compilations and will release his first album on iTunes in the next month. Kardi has opened up for XV on his home turf and he hopes to establish his presence in Washington, D.C.
Purple Monkey Sircus- a quartet of young musicians originating out of Cleveland, Ohio. Working with DJ talents such as Mick Boogie, these guys have made quite a name for themselves in the underground music industry. They have opened up for artists including: Wiz Khalifa, Big Sean, and the Clipse, leading to their large presence in the blog community.
Dom Kennedy- the Lemeirt Park, California native known for his strong allegience to his roots. Dom Kennedy has shone in the past few years releasing projects like 25th Hour, FutureStreet/DrugSounds, the Best After Bobby, From the Westside With Love and most recently, the Original Dom Kennedy. His works have gained him a great deal of attention from coast to coast, nation to nation. He's no longer that small artist from the West Coast, but now a well-respected front runner in the hip-hop community. Dom Kennedy will be headlining The Young and the Restless as his fans steadily anticipate the release of his upcoming project We$tside II.
Thursday, March 17, 2011
Jay Electronica - Patents of Nobility
"I went from nothing to something like the planet earth, I'll show these major labels how to make a man from dirt" -Jay Electronica
Listen/Download: Jay Electronica - Patents of Nobility
DMVincible Showcase At SXSW
Harmony Muzik & 368 Music Group Presents DMVincible. This event includes 25 DMV artists representing all parts of DC, Maryland, & Virginia. The show tomorrow is at Prague (422 Congress Ave.) and is from 10:45 AM- 5:00 PM. If you are in Austin, TX for SXSW, make sure you check this showcase out. Find out more about this incredible show at www.dmvincible.com
Big K.R.I.T. – American Rapstar
This is off of K.R.I.T.'s ReturnOf4Eva which drops March 22nd. This will be the follow up to the Mississippi native's Wuz Here which was one of the best mixtapes of 2010.
Download: Big K.R.I.T. – American Rapstar
Bonus: Big K.R.I.T.’s 2011 Freshman Class Freestyle (Video)
QuESt – In My Defense [Video]
Here are the latest visuals for one of my favorite tracks off of QuESt’s The Reason: A Defense Mechanism.
Download: The Reason: A Defense Mechanism
Wednesday, March 16, 2011
Today In Black History: Freedom’s Journal
On this date in 1827, the Freedom’s Journal newspaper was founded. It was the first Black-owned and operated newspaper in the United States. The paper was started by a group of free Black men in New York City. It served as an counter to racist commentary published in the mainstream press. Samuel E. Cornish and John B. Russwurm served as its senior and junior editors. The Journal consisted of news of current events, anecdotes, and editorials and was used to address contemporary issues such as slavery and "colonization," of blacks back to Africa. The paper only lasted until March of 1829.
Tuesday, March 15, 2011
Jay Electronica – “Prelude To A Freestyle” [Video]
Jay Electronica has blessed us with more music to hold us over until his highly anticipated album drops sometime this year. To fully understand Jay I feel you need to actually read his lyrics as you listen to the jewels he drops. The lyrics to this track are HERE.
Download: Jay Electronica – “Prelude To A Freestyle”
Today In Black History: Joseph Jenkins Roberts
On this date in 1809 Joseph Jenkins Roberts was born in Petersburg, Virginia, the son of free "Blacks" whose heritage was more than seven-eighths white. Roberts was a Black nationalist during slavery who would go on to become the first president of Liberia from 1848-56. At the age of 20, he immigrated to Liberia with his mother and younger brothers became a merchant, and also an unofficial aide to the white governor of the colony, Thomas H. Buchanan, a member of the American Colonization Society, which sought the return of American freedmen to Africa. On Buchanan’s death in 1842, Roberts was appointed the first Black governor of the colony.
From 1856, he served as president of the new Liberia College and, during a prolonged financial crisis, served again as president of the republic from 1872 to 1876. Joseph Roberts died February 24, 1876 in Monrovia, Liberia.
Fighting Continues In Ivory Coast
Forces backing Alassane Ouattara continue to attack loyalist to disputed President Laurent Gbagbo in Abijan, the former capital of Ivory Coast. Gbagbo still refuses to step down although Outttara is widely recognised as the winner of last year's election throughout the country and world. More than 370,000 have also fled their homes in Abidjan and there are more than 450,000 overall refuges across the country. Ouattara has gone to fellow west coast nation Nigeria to get help ousting his rival. Former rebel forces who support Ouattara still control the north while most of the army remains loyal to Gbagbo. The 9,000 UN peacekeepers who are in the country can not end the violence and the fighting has caused more than 70,000 civilians have crossed into neighbouring Liberia.
Related: UN fears civil war is engulfing Ivory Coast [Video]
Jesse Boykins III – “Prototype 3010″ ft MeLo-X & Trae Harris [Short Film]
In a time where life is often guided by misconception and tainted love its hard to truly find someone who is there for you for all the right reasons. No matter how you deliver your heart to a person, you still have to wait for them to open it up. I came up with this concept to inspire honesty. I've learned through life, communication is everything when you're in a relationship. Take these visuals as an example of how something could be if there is no truth between two parties. She/He is your prototype and could be so much more if you allow it. Never Take The Love Of Your Believer For Granted. Much Thanks to Andre 3000
- Jesse Boykins III
Bilal feat. Common & Erykah Badu – “Sorrow, Tears & Blood” [Video]
Bilal has some brand new visuals for his song with Common and Erykah Badu. This song samples the vocals of the late great Fela Anikulapo-Kuti.
Monday, March 14, 2011
The Exile Is Over: Aristide To Return To Haiti
Former Haitian President Jean-Bertrand Aristide will finally end his exile and return to Haiti within the next week. Aristide, Haiti's first democratically elected president in 190 years, was overthrown in 2004 and has been living in exile in South Africa. He's been in exile for seven years and wants to return to his homeland to get his medical school up and operating given the conditions in Haiti after the earthquake in 2010. Through his attorney Ira Kurzban, Aristide said he has no interest in meddling or being involved in the election. He has no interest in being involved in politics. There are mixed reactions from Haitians all over the globe as their former leader gears up to return to the land he ruled with a iron fist for thirteen years.
#MusicMonday Overdoz – You’re Blowin’ It ft. Emon [Video]
Here's a new video from the crew out of Cali off of their Live For Die For album. Be on the lookout for their new project sometime later this year. For more music and info on Overdoz go HERE.
New Music From Mos Def [Video]
Mos Def performed this new track on Fuel TV’s Daily Habit recently. As of right now it's called "World Premiere". I can't wait for the CDQ of this track and his new project on G.O.O.D. Music.
Phil Ade - Take It Slow [Video]
The homie Phil Ade is still going at it strong with his weekly freestyles. This past friday he dropped this freestyle over Mobb Deep's "The Learning (Burn)." Be on the lookout from 368 as they continue to put on for the DMV. Oh yeah, welcome home Prodigy!
YEBies Birthday: Quincy Jones
On this date in 1933 Quincy Jones was born in Chicago’s South Side. He is arguably the most celebrated music composer and producer of the 20th century. He has be nominated for a record 79 Grammy Awards and has won 27 Grammys. Jones's career in music has lasted over five decades and has worked with many of the most accomplished musicians over this span.
Thursday, March 3, 2011
[New Music] Pharoahe Monch – Black Hand Side f. Styles P & Phonte
Here's the the latest single from Pharoahe Monch off his latest album W.A.R. (We Are Renegades) which is dropping March 22nd and should be worth adding to the ipod.
Where Were You When: The Rodney King Beating
This date marks the 20th anniversary of the Rodney King beating. On March 3, 1991, a 34-year-old black man named Rodney King was stopped and beaten by white police officers in Los Angeles, California. According to the officers, King emerged from his automobile in an aggressive manner that suggested he might have been high on drugs. Before handcuffing King, the police delivered some 56 blows, kicks, and a number of shocks from a stun gun to the fallen body of King. A bystander captured the beating on videotape, and within two days the footage was being broadcast on national television. King brought charges of brutality against four of the policemen. The officers, who claimed they acted in self-defense, were tried before a predominantly white jury in a white middle-class suburb of Los Angeles. On April 29, 1992, all four men were acquitted.
Today In Black History: The Freedmen's Bureau
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