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Vinyl Destination | Ep. 5 ‘Double Up’ In England, Season 2 With The Magnificent DJ Jazzy Jeff (Video)
March 12, 2014
Now that we’re all caught up with the Vinyl Destinations, DJ Jazzy Jeff and the crew hit us Episode 5 of Season 2.Â
Picking up and taking off from Sophia, Bulgaria (see Episode 4 here) to England, Jeff and the rest get through a challenging leg of their journey; starting in Coventry, then on to the next one … in ye ole London towne, two hours away. Getting some Mr. G’s soul food, getting it in at 411 Bar and Nightclub. This Vinyl Destination episode – dubbed the ‘Double Up’ – is embedded up top and ready for you to view. Enjoy!
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Cover Story: 15-Year-Old DJ Focus Built A Radio Station From Scraps And His Message Has Reached MIT And The World (Video)
March 11, 2014
One man’s trash is another man’s treasure. But in this youth’s hands, it’s an opportunity to create something incredible!
15-Year-Old Kelvin Doe is an engineering whiz living in Sierra Leone who scours the trash bins for spare parts, which he uses to build batteries, generators and transmitters. Completely self-taught, Kelvin has created his own radio station where he broadcasts news and plays music under the moniker, DJ Focus.
David Sengeh, an MIT student and fellow native of Sierra Leone, met Kelvin in a Summer Innovation Program he ran there. His heart and mind, Kelvin’s heart and mind… and this story… will touch and inspire you. Guaranteed!
Posted in Cover Story, Education, Human Interest, Radio, Science, Series, Technology, Travel, Videos, Youth | Tags: David Sengeh, DJ Focus, Kelvin Doe, MIT, SIERRA LEONE, Thinkr | No Comments »
Vinyl Destination | Ep. 4 Ferno’s First Overseas Gig, Moscow And More, Season 2 With The Magnificent DJ Jazzy Jeff (Video)
March 5, 2014
Episode 4. Season 2. Vinyl Destination. Let’s go… to Moscow!
The latest Vinyl Destination(s) for DJ Jazzy Jeff and the crew… overseas to Russia and Bulgaria. Special thing about this leg of the journey: DJ Ferno taking his first trip outside of North America. Stacking the passport stamps. Starting with some hard partying Russkies. Very not bad.
Oh… did you say something? Something about missing Episode 3. Nah, never that. Check after the jump.
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VICE Names Atlanta The ‘Strip Club Capital Of The World’ In New Mini-Documentary ‘Strip: Atlanta’ (Video)
February 13, 2014
I have many friends who have worked or are currently employed at strip clubs in Atlanta from bartenders, bouncers, DJs, & dancers. I’ve traveled all over the world & for as long as I’ve actually lived in Atlanta I’ve always considered this city to be the strip club capital of the world. Even when friends or associates of mine visit, one of their priorities while in Atlanta is to go to a strip club. Most of us who live here are already familiar with strip club culture in Atlanta than any mini-documentary could cover in 30 minutes, but VICE’s London based music journalist Jo Fuertes-Knight tries to do just that. The mini-documentary doesn’t cover any new ground for residents of Atlanta, but they do manage to stop by just a few of the popular spots like Magic City, Diamonds Of Atlanta, Kamal’s 21, & the legendary Clermont Lounge. Atlanta is truly the strip club capital of the world when I think of all the spots that VICE didn’t cover in this report. It would have been cool if they had the opportunity to visit other spots around Atlanta as well like Onyx, Stiletto’s, Strokers, Blue Flame, Pin-Ups, Goosebumps, Club Blaze, Follies, Shooter’s Alley, & several others just to name a few. Yes…after just typing this list of spots it’s clear that Atlanta truly is the strip club capital of the world if not for the sheer number of strip clubs per capita around the city.
Vinyl Destination | Ep. 2 From California To New York, Season 2 With The Magnificent DJ Jazzy Jeff (Video)
January 30, 2014
Episode 2. Season 2. Vinyl Destination. DJ Jazzy Jeff, Skillz and the crew’s destinations include San Francisco to play with and make some cool tools. Meeting up with tech giant Gracenote’s president, Stephen White; Qbert at the Thud Rumble office; and DJ ShortKut at The Mighty. Then onto Vegas for 90’s-themed party at Ghostbar in The Palms Hotel and Casino. Then, leaving the West, the crew ends up in NYC.
Another leg of the journey in the can. On film, and ready for your viewing. Click play, and enjoy the trip.
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Ballers & Travel: Where Sports Stars Stay On Vacay (Video)
January 21, 2014
You know about the wealth of star athletes by the bling you see on them when in the media spotlight. Maybe some TV show will visit them at home, or a commercial will more than hint at it. But how lavish can that life they’re about really get? Watch this clip on the Gansevoort Turks & Caicos – one of the top destinations for sports celebs.
Posted in Celebrity, Lifestyle, Shots, Sports, Travel, Videos | Tags: 1DD Destinations, destination, Kavita Channe, sports stars, vacation | No Comments »
Swaziland: Gold Mine Of Marijuana (Video)
January 21, 2014
Smokers are gonna get high on the greenery scenery to start in the video above, but stick around and take in the economic reality that drives grandmas and other good people into this business. It stinks (and not in the good way). People are just making a living the only way they can, by farming the only tax-exempt produce in Swaziland. That ‘tax exempt’ part is a huge loophole favoring growers in the sub-Saharan monarchy’s economy. Everything else is taxed to hell in a land where 2/3 of the population lives below the poverty line. So Swazi weed is not just a means of escape from the day’s humdrum or from the ails of the AIDS epidemic gripping the populace; but probably the only way to any level of prosperity for the citizenry.
Swaziland is a landlocked country sandwiched between South Africa and Mozambique. Despite Swaziland’s small size, it boasts more hectares of land dedicated to growing Cannabis than all of India. It is also home to Swazi Gold, the legendary sativa strain.
Hamilton Morris travels to Swaziland hoping to chemically analyze the cannabinoids present in some of the local strains. Instead, he finds a country steeped in political corruption and economic turmoil. Cannabis is viewed by many growers, users, and politicians as a drug that will cause insanity, but it may be Swaziland’s only hope for economic stability.
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Vinyl Destination | Ep. 1 In Charlotte And Chicago, Season 2 With The Magnificent DJ Jazzy Jeff (Video)
January 16, 2014
YES! Vinyl Destination with DJ Jazzy Jeff, Skillz and the crew is back mannn! First stop: Charlotte (North Carolina). Some came for the CIAA Basketball Tournament. Everybody came to party! The whole episode is tremendous viewing, but we lose it starting at 3:50.
They have younger events at CIAA… but if a younger person gets a chance to kinda come to one of those classic… you know, 90s parties… they probably gone see their mom… you know, rocking HARD… in a tight fit dress… that she wore when she met your dad… that she really can’t fit anymore… but she still wears it. Might be a little traumatic.
– DJ Jazzy Jeff
Hahahaaa! Hey, that’s the risks when you party at CIAA, young’n. Partied in Chicago, too. George Daniels (the O.G.) on stage. Dancing. Breaking it down. These vids are so much fun and hilarious. Click play above and enjoy the start of Vinyl Destination Season 2!
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Animal Activist Kevin Richardson Gets Up Close & Personal With Several Wild Lions in South Africa (Video)
January 13, 2014
GoPro is some great tech that has captured some incredible feats. And we have put a few GoPro posts on here. But this. UNBELIEVABLE! Not even sure we should post this.
“They’re just so beautiful.”
– Kevin Richardson
Of course, the GoPro Productions team stayed in the vehicle. But Kevin (aka ‘The Lion Whisperer’) just had to go out and meet his friends. If you happen to live near the South African (or any) savannah… DO NOT TRY THIS!!
(But if you haven’t already…play this!)
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VICE: Fresh Off The Boat With Eddie Huang In London (Video)
January 8, 2014
Ah, Great Britain. Ye old country. So much to do there, and Eddie is ‘Straight Off The Boat’ trying to do it. Another 3-part video episode. Above (part 1), we start in Brick Lane – where the Middle East meets the West. This East London community is now home to Turks, Jews, Bengalis and the food they eat… Cricket anyone (to play, not to eat… blechk)? Then there’s breakfast you can’t refuse and some sexy photography (in part two); and to wrap, some community involvement and more food (in part three).
That’s the short version. Check after the jump for parts two and three to view the rest of the story(ies). Eddie Huang does it again!
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Black Bike Week: Part Wild Rides, Part Wild Parties, All Peace… Mostly (Documentary)
December 31, 2013
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, Memorial Day Weekend, Black Bike Week… Yo relax, RE-LAAAX. It’s just a celebration of bike culture that spans generations, welcomes male and female biker clubs and everyone looking for a good time. Now, can the celebration get a little ratchet? Oh yeah! But no judgements from us. Now, you are free to ‘judge’ for yourself – perhaps whether you want to join in the revelry next Biker Week. Check out the documentary video above.
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Thai Prison Fights (Documentary)
December 16, 2013
If you want to claim ‘baddest man on the planet’ (e.g. what they called Iron Mike Tyson in his prime)… and you are in the knuckle-up game in Bangkok, Thailand… then Klong Prem high-security prison is as good as Madison Square Garden. Sorta. Well, the inmates there box outsiders; and they fight hard for what’s really on the line – money, shorter sentences, glory, to settle arguments. Watch the VICE mini-documentary on it above. Let’s get it on!
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Fresh Off The Boat: Moscow (Video)
December 13, 2013
“…in Russia, n*gger is just how they say ‘Black’…”
WHAT??? Aw helllll no! But wait, Eddie Huang has not failed yet to teach on his travels. So, let’s watch this three-parter of VICE’s Fresh Off The Boat; starting above. In part one, Eddie takes a shot of real Russian vodka, eats a real “communist dog” and chats up a real Black Russian (so to speak). In part two, Eddie goes deeper into Russian culture: learns what it was like to live under Soviet rule, moving forward to understand the issues that connect all people regardless of where they live. Wrapping with the part three of the Moscow episode, Eddie lives it up on $400 caviar, racing in a Russian street car, massages from babes in bikinis. You know, just Eddie doing Eddie.
Alright. This ep is worth the watch. See parts two and three after the jump.
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Joey Bada$$ Finds His Grandfather & A Deeper Sense Of Self After Returning To His Roots In St. Lucia (Video)
November 28, 2013
How many labels send their talent home? Like home home… across some waters. Kudos to Pro Era (and Cinematic Music Group and Lifted Research Group) for giving us insight into the DNA of an MC with the tools to be a G.O.A.T. one day. But really knowing that the island flow in him is something he has channeled unknowingly, this trip is Joey Bada$$’s opportunity to meet his Grandfather for the very first time.
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Wiz Khalifa In London Supporting The Pittsburgh Steelers (Video)
November 25, 2013
Wiz in London holding it down for the Black-and-Yellow-Black-and-Yellow. PA (USA) to the UK baby. See, when you make it… you can make it to the big game… and you can make it a home game… even in a whole other country!
“This is my first Steelers game. It’s in London. We ’bout to beat the sh!t out of the Vikings.”
– Wiz Khalifa
Well, not quite. Steelers lost. But the show must go on. Literally.
Watch Wiz and his crew travel to, and rock stages, in various places across Europe.
Posted in Hip-Hop, Performance, Series, Travel, Videos | Tags: DayToday, Episode 4, Europe Pt. III, Wiz Khalifa | No Comments »
VICE: Fresh Off The Boat With Eddie Huang – Detroit (Video)
November 11, 2013
VICE goes all over the world to bring the world to you. Perspective is the result. Every episode should leave you saying to yourself, “I never thought about that place like that.” This three-part episode of ‘Fresh Off The Boat With Eddie Huang‘ on Detroit is no exception. Sharing burgers and burdens of the large U.S. city, visiting throngs of Middle Easterners in the American Midwest, and more. Part 1 above; 2 and 3 after the jump.
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Travel: The World’s Nicest Prisons (Video)
November 5, 2013
If you live in the U.S., nine times out of ten, you or someone you know has been to jail… even if it’s not JAIL jail (e.g. prison). They might have come out with that dismissive steely-eyed thug life declaration, “Jail ain’t sh!t.”
And you, knowing better, didn’t believe a word. You know jail SUCKS. But traveling outside the U.S. and getting incarcerated in one of these facilities… well… you could do worse. Some might say the prisoners of these facilities live in relative luxury. Of course, no prison can be considered “luxury accommodations” because, by definition, imprisonment takes away the one accommodation we all supposedly have from birth – LIBERTY.
That’s as deep as this post gets. I swear.
Above: Watch a “promo clip” for the ‘world’s nicest prison’ (in Norway) with clips for some runners-up embedded after the jump.
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Elementary Genocide (Documentary Trailer)
October 29, 2013
“They’ve done studies…If you are illiterate in 3rd or 4th grade, then it’s very likely you will be in prison… You mean to tell me that people who decided on where to build a prison, how to build a prison, or when to build a prison didn’t look at the research? They had to look at something…of course!”
– Supreme Understanding, Author/Activist
Executive produced by award winning journalist/filmmaker Rahiem Shabazz, “Elementary Genocide” addresses how the federal government allots money to each state to build prions based on the failure rate of 4th and 5th graders! In America, half of all 4th graders read below grade level, and more Black men are going to jail than are going to college. Compelling content, including interviews and voice-over narration from professors, teachers, best selling authors, celebrities, and more.
SUPPORT THE IMMERSIVE, INFORMATIONAL & CONTROVERSIAL DOCUMENTARY ELEMENTARY GENOCIDE
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Extreme Russian Workouts (Video)
October 21, 2013
Ever been working out, and your coach or trainer is pushing you to do one more? You might do that one more… or you might cheat yourself out of that last rep. How can you guarantee that you give all you have every rep, every time? Workout extreme Russian style; that’s how!
WARNING (as if we’d have to tell you): These Russian workouts (in the clip above) are EXTREMELY Dangerous! The extreme athletes in the video are 200 meters up. One slip, trip, or second of quit… and they don’t have to workout tomorrow… or ever! Look at this sh!t. CRAZY!
VICE: King Of Cannibus (Video)
October 16, 2013
This video has three parts; the first embedded above, with parts 2 & 3 after the jump.
Posted in Business, Cover Story, Lifestyle, Politics, Travel, Videos | Tags: Arjan Roskam, King of Cannabis, Krishna Andavolu, VICE | No Comments »
