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Nina Simone Speaks On Her Fashion Making A Statement, Black Pride And More (Video)
June 20, 2016
Great interview audio compiled by PBS Digital. Nina Simone wowing listeners right from the start: Did she say she hit the stage in an outfit that made her appear NUDE? WHOA! Talking about her baby girl and the world she will grow up in, music inspired by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. So much in such a short clip.
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Tags: Blank on Blank, Nina Simone, PBS, PBS Digital Studios, Shock | 
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That Funny Story About The Time Fat Joe Got Locked Up With Big Pun (Video)
May 30, 2016
Bwaaahahaaaaa! It’s funny… because it’s true. Well, we’re not gonna check if it is or not. But you check it out above to verify if the story is funny as hell. Spend the rest of the day however you want, but we’d rather giggle at the story than Google about it.
Fat Joe recalls a funny story about the time he got locked up with late rapper Big Pun and put in the same cell.
The Kids Ask Royce Da 5’9, “What’s A Sidechick?†On Arts & Raps (Video)
May 17, 2016
You got a favorite pair of shoes? Well, a sidechick is like the other pair of shoes…that you leave by the door.
– Royce Da 5’9
HA ha! Never heard it put that way, but excellent! This whole video is Royce on some real talk at the level the kids can understand; not watered down, just broken down. Interesting how a talk with the kids (DJ and Zay Zay) can cover such adult-oriented material. Clever. Worth the watch.
Posted in Animation, Art, Celebrity, Fashion, Hip-Hop, Interview, Series, Videos, Youth | Tags: A.D.D., ADD, All Def Digital, Arts & Raps, Arts and Raps, Big Questions, DJ, Royce Da 5'9, Zay Zay | No Comments »
Captain America: Civil War (Trailer #2)
March 11, 2016
You know that dude that does the talkovers for the movies in theaters, always cool, always starting with, “In a world…” Well f#ck that cool sh!t. Even that dude is gonna watch this 2nd trailer for “Captain America: Civil War” and lose his damned mind! For real, dude would dump the script and lead with, “OHHHHH SH!T! OHHHHH SH!T!! OOOHHHHHHH SHHHHEEEEIIIT!”
The conflict ignites in a brand-new trailer for Marvel’s “Captain America: Civil War,” hitting theaters May 6!
And you will holler, too, right at, “Hey everyone.” Guaran-damn-teed!! Hurry up May 2016. Hurry!
Posted in Action, Animation, Comics, Film, Science Fiction (Sci-Fi), Trailer, Videos | Tags: Captain America, Captain America: Civil War, Civil War, Comics, Marvel, Marvel Comics, Marvel Universe, Spiderman | 4 Comments »
The Kids Ask B-Real, “What’s a Bong?” On Arts & Raps (Video)
February 24, 2016
You know, about 20 seconds into this, you’ll probably have formulated how you think this is gonna go. Hang in there. It’s sorta cute, sure. But actually… well… just watch. It’s good.
Legendary Hip-Hop artist, B-Real, joins the kids to answer “What’s a Bong?” See the kids decorate some shoes while Dr. GreenThumb spits some knowledge. See it all in this week’s episode of All Def Digital’s Arts and Raps.
Posted in Animation, Art, Celebrity, Fashion, Hip-Hop, Interview, Videos, Youth | Tags: A.D.D., ADD, All Def Digital, Arts & Raps, Arts and Raps, B-Real, Cypress Hill, What's a Bong | No Comments »
‘Straight Outta Compton’ Done GTA Style (Video)
January 5, 2016
The song is a classic. The movie was great look. An experience. But you gotta experience “Straight Outta Compton†this way. DOPE!
NWA’s “Straight Outta Compton†re-imagined inside the world of Grand Theft Auto.
Oh yeah…see you in The Rock And Roll Hall of Fame 2016 #NWA
Posted in Animation, Film, Gaming, Hip-Hop, Videos | Tags: Grand Theft Auto, Grand Theft Auto 5, Grand Theft auto V, GTA, GTAV Redux, Straight Outta Compton | No Comments »
Frank Nitt – “Slippin’†feat. Illa J (Prod. By J. Rocc) [Video]
November 2, 2015
Frank Nitt didn’t forget. Good sh!t. We posted audio for that “Slippin’†join (featuring Illa J) back in Spring. Now, we go into the colder months with a fresh-out-the-oven animated vid for it. Produced by J. Rocc, you can get this on the “Frankie Rothstein” LP out now.
FRANK NITT – SLIPPIN’ FEAT. ILLA J (PROD. BY J. ROCC) | FRANKIE ROTHSTEIN (ALBUM)
Posted in Album, Animation, Hip-Hop, Music, Videos | Tags: Frank Nitt, FRANKIE ROTHSTEIN, illa J, J Rocc, Slippin' | No Comments »
Art & Music: The “787 Graffiti Ball” Visually Captured By Atlanta’s ‘Hometown Heroes’ (Video)
October 28, 2015
One thing about Atlanta is the range of events that happen here. Whether it is a Hip Hop Show, EDM or the Ballet & Symphony. Or it could be a Falcons, Hawks, Braves game or NASCAR event. Besides those well known events you have cool niche events like BonFire ATL, Elevated ATL and 787 Graffiti Ball. The 787 Graffiti Ball recently went down here in Atlanta at 787 Windsor St. An event where the first 250 people who RSVP’d got a free spray can for the event.
What is Graffiti Ball ? Well it is a night dedicated to the art of Scribbling, Scratching, and Defacing. Not only is it a chance for the everyday person to do some graffiti without having to look over their shoulders for cops. Some of the biggest and emerging aerosol artists are brought together ranging from NYC, Miami, and of course here in Atlanta. One of the well known ATL artists represented was DR. DAX whose amazing work can be seen all around Atlanta. This video recap was shot by HomeTown Heroes make sure you check out their site hometownheroesatl.com
-ArtByOdell Twitter/SoundCloud
Posted in Animation, Art, Cover Story, Hip-Hop, Lifestyle, Shots, Still Art, Videos | Tags: 787 Graffiti Ball, 787 Windsor, Atlanta, Graffiti, Hometown Heroes, Miami, New York | No Comments »
The Jellies (Season 1 Trailer)
October 9, 2015
Hmmm… his time on Adult Swim was well spent. Now Tyler The Creator is doing his own thing using his own vehicle. Episodes of his new show “The Jellies” are available now on Golf Media. New episodes drop there on Sundays at 6PM Pacific Time.
Okay, note how the word ‘crazy’ has not been used yet? Well, now is the time! Watching the trailer will show you how Tyler has been holding back before. Dude is c-raz-y… evidenced by the toon.
SUBSCRIBE: GOLF MEDIA (HOME OF THE JELLIES)
Posted in Animation, Series, Television, Videos | Tags: Golf Media, The Jellies, Tyler the Creator | No Comments »
Story Time with Jalen Rose: Carjacked In Los Angeles (Video)
October 1, 2015
I ain’t proud of this story.
– Jalen Rose
They tried to carjack J Rose, man! And they shot his dog, maaan. HIS DOG! Still got the bullet in him. WHAT?????!!
This is the story of our hero and his friend being carjacked while driving through Beverly Hills. For more great stories, pick up a copy of Jalen’s book, ‘Got to Give the People What They Want: True Stories and Flagrant Opinions From Center Court,’ at http://jalenrose.com/the-book, available on October 6, 2015.
(Okay, it’s not what you think, but still…)
Posted in Animation, Celebrity, Sports, Videos | Tags: carjacking, GRANTLAND, Jalen Rose, Jalen Rose Shouldn’t Be Alive, Rizz, Story Time, Story Time With Jalen Rose | No Comments »
Floyd Mayweather, Jr. vs. Ronda Rousey: Who Would Win? Settle It On Street Fighter IV (Video)
September 21, 2015
Okay, in real life, file this fight in the never-ever-gonna-happen category. But this simulation is AWESOME! Oh… but what might happen… fans squabbling over the results. Watch. And LLLLLET’S GET READY TO… HAHAAAAAA!
– @ojones1
Posted in Animation, Gaming, Technology, Videos | Tags: Boxing, champion, Championship, Floyd Mayweather, Mayweather vs. Rousey, Mayweather vs. Rousey Edition, mayweather vs. rousey mod, Mixed Martial Arts, MMA, mod, Pretty Boy Floyd Mayweather, Prize Fighting, Ronda Rousey, simulation, Street Fighter, Street Fighter IV, Street Fighter IV: Mayweather vs. Rousey Edition | No Comments »
Gaming: Grand Theft Auto V Realistic Graphics Made ‘Realer’ (Video)
September 19, 2015
Do you SEE this!???! Realism on 12 out of 10 for this GTA5 photo realism mod. To blow your mind with tech that blew your mind… on steroids! Yep, that looks like Martin Bergman’s mission. Mission accomplished!
Posted in Animation, Gaming, Technology, Videos | Tags: Grand Theft Auto, Grand Theft Auto 5, Grand Theft auto V, GTA, GTA 5, GTA V, GTA5, Martin Bergman, photo realism, photo realism mod | No Comments »
Police Brutality: Alex Landau’s Near Fatal Traffic Stop (Video)
August 26, 2015
Man, this ain’t the only work that StoryCorps is doing; but wow, capturing stories like these is so important! I can remember my late Grandma living across the street from a dear friend who had vivid memories of the earliest of Jim Crow times… but she NEVER spoke about it. When asked, she would quickly offer a monotone “we don’t talk about those times” response bereft of any emotional content. The truths and experiences that neighbor could have shared; but she didn’t want to. Respect shout to StoryCorps for giving a platform to those who want to share… in this case who NEED to share… even when the story is soooo AWFUL.
Alex Landau, an African American man, was raised by his adoptive White parents to believe that skin color didn’t matter. But when Alex was pulled over by Denver police officers one night in 2009, he lost his belief in a color-blind world — and nearly lost his life. Alex tells his mother, Patsy Hathaway, what happened that night and how it affects him to this day.
– @ojones1
Raekwon Describes His Hood Hero Character ‘King Kwon’ (Video)
August 22, 2015
Now Kendrick’s superhero character ‘Hardbody’ was dope, but The Wu Chef took it up a step. Raekwon described his hero persona, King Kwon, as the dude who is always around and always looking out. Armed with Hater Spray and the Upgrade Spray, King Kwon would stand ready to convert haters (or have his super partner Eraser Head ‘wipe them out’ if they’re suckas) and help out deserving folks in the hood who are trying to do for self. Cool premises and super teamwork. Nice! Enjoy this animation-enhanced episode of “Super…” featuring Raekwon.
Blank On Blank: John Coltrane 1966 Interview (Video)
June 2, 2015
“I want to be the force which is truly for good.”
– John Coltrane in 1966, as told Frank Kofsky
Realness. Straight from November 1966. Frank Kofsky spending a day with the great jazz saxophonist John Coltrane, conversing as they rode about and made stops here and there in Huntington, New York. Coltrane had just turned 40. He would die from liver cancer less than a year later.
Coltrane talks about moving to the country, setting up to practice, connecting with the sound of an instrument, Malcolm X, music as means of expressing that state of society, and how he wanted to change the world.
– PBS Digital Studios
Enjoy the recorded conversation set to animation. Great stuff from PBS. Give thanks.
Posted in Animation, Celebrity, History, Series, Videos | Tags: Blank on Blank, Giant Steps, John Coltrane, PBS, PBS Digital Studios | No Comments »
Kendrick Lamar – “Super…” (Video)
May 21, 2015
Kendrick Lamar has been recognized as a generational icon by the people and the government (of the people). Done. But what if he got that next level iconic status… as a superhero??? Yooo! A ‘Hardbody’ superhero comic turned movie spun-off into a TV series with web extras and going to Kendrick-Con fan events and…
Hey, it could happen. Even the film crew said they wanted it. Ha! Watch and feel the concept – the description of the hero, his powers, his arch-villain and more.
Posted in Animation, Celebrity, Hip-Hop, Series, Videos | Tags: Hardbody, Kendrick Lamar, Super... | 2 Comments »
Comedy: If the Stunts In The Movie ‘Furious 7’ Were Realistic (Video)
May 19, 2015
Bwaaahhahaa! Solid gold! The folks at College Humor take a hilarious swipe at the unreal action at the heart of the latest Fast And Furious movie – ‘Furious 7.’
2 Fast 2 Graphically Real.
– @ojones1
Posted in Animation, Comedy, Videos | Tags: College Humor, Fast and Furious, Furious 7, Real life, Realistic, Stunts | No Comments »
Legends+Pioneers: Just Blaze And Rick James (Video)
May 1, 2015
For this episode of Legends+Pioneers with Opiyo Okeyo, we get Just Blaze speaking about the cool funk genius of Rick James. An inspiration to Blaze, the two (Blaze and James) got to hang out a couple of times. Watch Just Blaze reminisce and appreciate the times with late great; and check out the caricatures.
Posted in Animation, Celebrity, Hip-Hop, Interview, Producers, Series, Videos | Tags: Just Blaze, Legends+Pioneers, Opiyo Okeyo, Rest In Beats, Rick James | No Comments »
Legends+Pioneers: Peanut Butter Wolf Meets Stevie Wonder (Video)
April 30, 2015
Peanut Butter Wolf, founder of Stones Throw Records, shares his experiences running into some of his musical heroes – including the legendary Stevie Wonder. Followed him into the restroom, PBW? Wow. Fan going ‘Stan’ much? Hahaa! Great clip (and animation) from the Legends+Pioneers series with Opiyo Okeyo.
Posted in Animation, Celebrity, Hip-Hop, Interview, Series, Videos | Tags: Legends+Pioneers, Opiyo Okeyo, Peanut Butter Wolf, Stevie Wonder | No Comments »
APB: “Artists Against Police Brutality” Comic Book (Artwork)
April 28, 2015
A comic book titled APB: “Against Police Brutality” detailing Police Brutality is being put together by Rosarium Publishing. Â Submissions for the project are still being submitted but Artist Ashley A. Woods has been released and it is a telling much needed piece. Â The Artist/Illustrator hailing from Chicago created a touching memoriam piece that features Eric Garner, Michael Brown, Tamir Rice, Aiyana Stanley-Jones, Amadou Diallo, Cary Ball Jr, John Crawford, Miriam Carey, Rekia Boyd, Tanisha Anderson, and Yvette Smith. Â Sadly all of these Black men and women were killed by Police officers and with all of the unrest going on in Baltimore this looks like something that will continue.
–ArtByOdell Twitter/SoundCloud
Posted in Activism, Animation, Art, Comics, Human Interest, Politics | Tags: Aiyana Stanley-Jones, Amadou Diallo, APB, Ashley A Woods, Cary Ball Jr, Comic Book, Eric Garner, John Crawford, Michael Brown, Miriam Carey, Police brutality, Rekia Boyd, Rosarium Publishing, TAMIR RICE, Tanisha Anderson, YVETTE SMITH | No Comments »
