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Common Speaks with Jon Stewart on The Daily Show (Video)
September 15, 2011
Common continues making the daytime television rounds to promote his new autobiographical book “One Day It’ll All Make Sense”. Great idea for the title. Here he stops by The Daily Show with Jon Stewart & gets into more of the book as well as his controversial visit to perform for the President in the White House.
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Chris Bosh Versus Skip Bayless on ESPN’s ‘First Take’ (Video)
September 14, 2011
The Miami Heat’s Chris Bosh caught most of the ‘Heat’ with the name calling during the last year’s NBA season primarily from Skip Bayless’s name calling & “Bosh Spice” disses on air. Chris Bosh showed up to ESPN’s First Take to confront Skip Bayless. Personally I think Chris Bosh’s confrontation of Skip was a little soft though especially when another man is questioning your manhood on national television. ESPN’s Jemele Hill seems like she was more forceful in getting on Skip about the name calling that often times went beyond just basketball.
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“I Am Troy Davis” (Campaign)
September 14, 2011
The FTP Movement and countless others are working diligently to seek justice for Troy Davis. Here is your chance to help save a man facing death for a crime he did not commit based on a severe lack of evidence.
Call 404-913-3767 and with passion say “this is (your name) from (your location in the world) and “I Am Troy Davis!” A real-time developing compilation of the drops placed over dope music will be e-blasted every 12 hours on Facebook, U.S.R. Press League: rhythmunited.podomatic.com/entry/2011-09-09T22_50_47-07_00, and Our Soil: oursoil.bandcamp.com until September 21st, Troy’s scheduled date of execution, which this campaign is against. Read the rest of this entry »
Statik Selektah – ‘Population Control’ (Artwork & Tracklist)
September 14, 2011
Statik Selektah’s new project features a lot of pope MCs from all around the country. Check out the impressive lineup under the hood.
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Hardbody TV: Lil Cease Ab Workout (Video)
September 13, 2011
I’m still inspired by Lil Cease & motivated. In episode 3 of Hardbody TV, Lil Cease gets it in with an abdominal workout….Hardbody!
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Terius Nash (The-Dream) – 1977 (Video)
September 13, 2011
Commercial for the free album Terius dropped last week.
Freddie Gibbs x Rock the Bells 2011 (Video)
September 13, 2011
Gangsta Gibbs talks about the importance of Rock the Bells.
Steven Taylor – A Day with Common & Nas (Video)
September 13, 2011
HBTV: Steven Taylor – A Day with Common & Nas from HBTV on Vimeo.
Los Angeles-based photographer Steven Taylor shares with us some insights backstage during his recent work sessions with Common and Nas. Having already worked with the likes by John Mayer, Snoop Dogg, Incubus, Pharrell Williams, Bruno Mars and John Legend, amongst others, the 25 year old photographer intends to further cement his status within industry by offering some rare behind-the-scenes impressions from the current works of Common and Nas. Taylor takes us to some of his favorite spots in Los Angeles while giving a personal recount of his profession and highlighting the timeless value of certain moments.
DJ Rasta Root – Smokin Needles
September 13, 2011
Smokin Shells SS-01 Headshell from Dj Rasta Root on Vimeo.
Smokin Shells is a high mirror polish dj turntable head shell, being released by Dj Rasta Root & Smokin’ Needles Records in Atlanta, Ga. It fits any standard needle cartridge as well as fits on all standard dj turntables. The head shell weighs 9.6 grams with the four (4) connector leads attached. Each Smokin Shells package contains one (1) sticker and one (1) microfiber cleaning cloth. Each Shell will be packaged in an anti-static silver zip lock bag with a Smokin Shells chrome finish sticker attached to it.
Steve Stoute Speaks On The Cool Of James Bond (Video)
September 12, 2011
“In this preview of the Life Files exclusive sit down with Steve Stoute on the release of his new book “The Tanning Of America”, Steve tells a story from the book about one of the best nights in his life. At dinner at a private restaurant in Monaco joined by Jay-Z, Jimmy Iovine, Bono, Sir Roger Moore and his wife, Steve discovered that the same attitude hip hop possessed was something even the legendary Roger Moore, one of the most famous James Bond series actors, could identify with. Did we mention Roger said “f*@% William Shatner” aka Captain Kirk….? – The Life Files
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Stephen A. Smith Speaks on Sports, Life, & Politics (Video)
September 10, 2011
I enjoy Stephen A Smith as a sports commentator for ESPN primarily because he appears to give genuinely honest opinions on various issues even if the truth hurts some people. I’ve always respected people who operate in that manner in general. In this particular interview Stephen A. Smith speaks a little more in-depth on politics & I find that we are similar in our views especially in being registered independents & not beholden to the title of Democrat or Republican. We both appeal to the “Common Sense” party.
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Jay-Z Accused Of Forcing Residents Out Of Condos In Philadelphia
September 9, 2011
Fox News is reporting that Jay-Z’s realty company is forcing people out of a luxury apartment building he is part owner of in Philadelphia. Current and former tenants accuse Jay’s legal team of harassing them to move out of the building even though their rent has been paid. The building has 24 units and 15 people have already left. Tenants say Jay’s legal team have filed lawsuits against every tenant in efforts to try to evict them. They also say the realty company has given out their personal information to other realty companies who call constantly to get them to show their apartments.
Check out the full story at the link below.
READ: JAY-Z FORCING TENANTS FROM LUXURY CONDOS IN PHILADELPHIA?
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Freeway X Jeezy? (Video)
September 9, 2011
Who knows if this is just chatter or if its real, but I don’t feel like Free needs a label situation with CTE or a major. He has made his moves after the Roc broke up and has been able to eat. If they do pursue signing him I’m sure he has the leverage at this point to make it worth while.
– Haze
Lil Wayne’s Record Sales Of ‘The Carter IV’ Exposes Problem with Hip Hop Pundits & Influencers
September 9, 2011
Lately there’s been a huge uproar from hip hop journalists & bloggers who are in disbelief about Lil Wayne’s record sales numbers of his new ‘Carter IV’ album. First of all sales don’t determine if an album is good or not, but many critics are still making a big deal of it especially considering many of these said critics were still in a celebratory mood following the release of the first week sales figures of Kanye & Jay-Z’s Watch The Throne album. Although I’m not much of a Lil Wayne fan, I don’t think his first week sales numbers of over 940,000 are too far off based on the diverse group of fans that Weezy has.  Lil Wayne’s fans cross a wide variety of demographics from teenage girls, skateboarders, hipsters, hood fellas, hip hop heads, rockers, & maybe even sports fans. If you’ve been fortunate to travel to other countries like I have over the years you would know that Lil Wayne is more popular than Jay-Z in many places. I’ve seen it & I’ve also interviewed fans about their favorites. Check out the article below from writer Hyun Kim as he adequately breaks down the reason for Lil Wayne’s success with sales of the Carter IV album. His article is the most intelligent, researched, fact based & thorough assessment as to WHY sales of the Carter IV did better than Jay-Z & Kanye West’s Watch The Throne album which was heavily supported by many of the same critics.
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Phonte Speaks On 360 Deals (Video)
September 9, 2011
Many new artists are still in search of a record deal with a major label instead of trying to maintain some type of independence with their art, but what many of them fail to realize is that almost all deals with major labels are “360” deals. For those of you who in the dark it simply means that the label gets a piece of everything you do from album sales, touring, & damn near everything else. In this particular interview Phonte gave his opinion on these contractual agreements that have now become the industry standard with the majors. Phonte is releasing his first solo album “Charity Starts At Home” on September 27th & with everything he’s said in this interview it’s not surprising that he’s dropping the album on his own Foreign Exchange Music label. Check out the lead single below….
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Hardbody TV: Lil Cease with The Bar-Tendaz: Episode II (Video)
September 8, 2011
I’ve always been a muscular guy who played sports & in good physical shape, but I acknowledge that I have more work to do to trim it all up again. Lil Cease & the Bar-Tendaz have me motivated with their routines on the web. Check out part one under the hood….
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Steve Stoute Speaks with Jay-Z, Pharrell, Jimmy Iovine, & Lady Gaga About How Culture Influences Business (Video)
September 8, 2011
Nas’s former business manager, Jay-Z’s current business manager, & corporate marketing guru, Steve Stoute is promoting his new book “The Tanning Of America” with this new webseries showing how the culture influences business & marketing opportunities that arise from the culture. In the above clip they touch on how negative & positive situations are birthed into significant business opportunities.
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Kendrick Lamar Speaks on Meeting West Coast & His Motivation (Video)
September 6, 2011
Kendrick Lamar talks about his motivation, meeting Jay Rock, and competing with music’s elite.
BONUS: Here is a track from Peter Rosenberg’s new mixtape. Another mashup with Rosenberg’s Low Budget/DC family. K. Dot spits on Quatermaine’s beat. This joint is vicious.
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50 Cent is Trying to Feed a Billion Children (Video)
September 6, 2011
This is dope! 50 Cent is trying to make a difference with his riches. Really admirable. While others are “Watching Thrones” and all kinds of other BS, 50 is feeding kids. PRIORITIES.
