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

Nardwuar vs. K'naan (Video)

Raphael Saadiq – Staying In Love (Video)

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.

Idle Warship - “Black Snake Moan” (Video)

Download — Idle Warship x Mick Boogie - Party Robot

UCB Feat. Wale – “Pat Your Weave” (Video)

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.

"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

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.

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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.

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Jay Electronica’s Secret Show (Video)

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.