Posts Tagged ‘MTV’
Mistah F.A.B. – “TRL Freestyle” (Video)
September 24, 2018
I mean, I think I knew that TRL was back on the air… but it’s not like I knew knew, like enough to check for it… until now. Skillful off-top freestyling with Sway feeding him topic after topic. Respek on the name Mistah F.A.B.
– @ojones1
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“Chescaleigh” Examines The History of Asian Sex Stereotypes (Video)
September 4, 2018
You saw the episode Franchesca did on Black female stereotypes, right (here)? Well, she’s got one for Asian stereotypes, too. Lotta stereotyping we have going on in our society…
If you take a look at popular culture there’s a pretty strange divide between Asian women and Asian men. Asian women are adored and fetishized by men of many ethnicities, while Asian men are rarely seen as sex symbols of any kind. Why? Well, these stereotypes don’t come from nowhere, they actually evolved from a long and twisted history of war, trade, and persecution of American citizens. Watch this MTV Decoded episode with Franchesca “Chescaleigh” Ramsey to learn more.
– MTV Decoded
– @ojones1
Posted in Activism, History, Progressive, Series, Videos | Tags: Breaking Stereotypes, Chescaleigh, Decoded, Franchesca Chescaleigh Ramsey, Franchesca Ramsey, Hstau Liao, Lily Du, MTV, MTV Decoded, MTV News, stereotypes | No Comments »
Franchesca Ramsey Declares That It Is Time For These Black Female Stereotypes To Die (Video)
August 31, 2018
Hahaa! This reminded me of the ‘Black Acting School’ part of Robert Townsend’s “Hollywood Shuffle” (with White ‘instructors’ insisting that ‘students’ act ‘Blacker’… like ‘jive turkey mothaf**ckas’). Sharp commentary in that, too. Watch Franchesca’s commentary on long-standing Black Female stereotypes in media.
Ever notice how black women in media tend to looped into a few basic stereotypes? Like, get portrayed as the sassy friend who has an instant comeback for everything, or the over-sexualized woman who wants it all the time, or the helpful Black maid. Well, these stereotypes don’t come from nowhere. And on this Season 3 throwback episode of MTV Decoded, Franchesca “Chescaleigh” Ramsey shows where they come from and explains why they need to be buried good and deep.
– MTV Decoded
(I think she could have ‘stuck it’ to reality TV a bit more. There’s one obvious culprit right there.)
– @ojones1
Why “40 Acres And A Mule” Is No Longer Enough Reparations For Black Americans (Video)
July 30, 2018
Word on the street, dirt road… hell, everywhere… is that that 40 acres and a mule promised to Black folks in the United States… IS. NOT. COMING. And even if it was, it would NOT be enough to ‘catch us up’ and make things fair & square for how far slavery, Jim Crow, and follow-on disenfranchisement has set people of color (esp. Black people in America) back. The ‘why’ behind this is skillfully “Decoded” above in this throwback episode.
Out of 536 billionaires in the USA, only 3 are Black. Why the stark racial divide? Well, it’s complicated, but it turns out our history of racism has a lot to do with it. From segregated schools that receive less funding in property taxes, to the history of redlining Black homeowners, to the long history of slavery, oppression, and segregation, White families were accumulating wealth. That “old money” has provided the capital for the modern-day billionaires, and even average-income white families, to stay significantly ahead of Black Americans. So how can we fix the wealth divide in America?
– MTV Decoded
– @ojones1
Posted in Activism, Education, History, Lecture, News, Series, Television, Throwback, Videos | Tags: Chescaleigh, Decoded, economic disparity, economic inequality, Franchesca Ramsey, MTV, MTV Decoded, MTV News, The 1%, the one percent, Why is the 1% So White | No Comments »
Chadwick Boseman Shares ‘Best Hero’ Award With Real-Life Hero James Shaw Jr. (Video)
June 20, 2018
Maaan #WakandaForever
Chadwick Boseman did a real ‘king move’ when he got that MTV Movie Award for best ‘Best Hero’… sending it home with James Shaw Jr., the brother who stopped the waffle house shooter in Tennessee. Dope!
(And don’t think I missed how HOT the presenters, Olivia Munn and Zazie Beetz, are in this clip. Whew! Psylocke and Domino, from Marvel movies, on the MTV stage, at the same time… WINNING!)
– @ojones1
DJ Premier x A$AP Ferg – “Our Streets†(Live Performance) [Video]
January 19, 2018
Yessir, and please believe. Streets is watching this “Our Streets†move as two heavyweights in the game – DJ Premier and A$AP Ferg – keep elbowing out breathing space in the room by showing and proving their Hip-Hop excellence. Dope performance!
Posted in Hip-Hop, Music, Performance, Videos | Tags: A$AP Ferg, DJ Premier, MTV, Our Streets, Total Request Live, TRL | No Comments »
SkyBlew – “Running In Place†feat. Sarah Kaboom x Dasan Ahanu (Prod. By U’Nique Music) [Video]
November 28, 2016
Yoooooo! The homie SkyBlew’s jawn “Running In Place†(with Sarah Kaboom & Dasan Ahanu; produced by U’Nique Music)…remember? I hipped y’all to it on here (follow the link). Well, dude worked it onto MTV.com. Got that linked, too. But hey, you can just hit play and watch that above. Salute dude. “You’re my boy, Blew! You’re my boy!”
(You gotta know that movie “Old School” to really get that last part. Long story short: I’m really happy for my Carolina Comrade’s recent win!)
SKYBLEW – RUNNING IN PLACE FEAT. SARAH KABOOM X DASAN AHANU (PROD. BY U’NIQUE MUSIC)
– @ojones1
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‘White Squad’ Helps People Of Color Enjoy White Privilege (Video)
July 18, 2015
Mm hmmmm! This is going to enlighten some, sting others, and make most of us laugh. Good! Saw MTV coming with something truly bold and provocative (no, not a ’16 & Pregnant’ spin-off) – a biting satire called “White Squad.” Part of the network’s Look Different campaign against prejudice, it features a ‘consultancy’ that offers advice and provides stand-ins to help clients of color get fair treatment in situations where being lighter (read: White) is an advantage.
As the “White Squad” site says, “White privilege is real. White Squad is fiction.” So, in a way that respects our intelligence (and sometimes may have us forgetting that it’s just TV), “White Squad” brings up and faces down uncomfortable societal issues. While being tongue-in-cheek funny, it makes us ALL think about how people of color are treated. Now, if MTV’s broaching topics they should ‘leave alone’… that is, if “White Squad” content threatens to make folks uncomfortable… then those folks should should watch. “White Squad” and the Look Different campaign was meant to reach them; not just so-called ‘offenders’ but those who have accepted being ‘offended’ as part of being part of society, too.
Fair is fair for everyone; not just the fairer-skinned. That’s what this site says. Watching you MTV. VERY interesting…
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MTV Quizzes The Wu-Tang Clan On Wu Trivia (Video)
December 5, 2014
Protect Ya Neck? Nah… protect your REP! Please excuse, Wu crew… do your know your work? Hmm… we’ll see. MTV had ’em on for the chaaaaallenge! Pop quizzing the members game show style; on Wu Tang Clan trivia of all things. Interesting.
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Behind The Scenes: Girl Talk x Freeway – “Tolerated†(Video)
June 10, 2014
Interesting behind the scenes view of a dope video we posted from the collabo of producer Girl Talk and Freeway aka Philly Freezer. Get the story behind the story of the “Tolerated” video.
“She was real excited. Like…’Freeway shoving a cake in my face’…”
Yeah, watch the MTV Frame by Frame breakdown above. Get the FREE collabo EP “Broken Ankles” below.
DOWNLOAD: GIRL TALK X FREEWAY – BROKEN ANKLES
Posted in EP, Hip-Hop, Videos | Tags: Behind The Scenes, BROKEN ANKLES, Frame by Frame, Frame x Frame, Freeway, Girl Talk, MTV, Tolerated | No Comments »
MTV Cribs Retro Rewind: Back To Redman’s Newly Renovated House (Video)
February 6, 2014
One of the greatest MTV Cribs segments EVER was when the cameras visited Redman at his Staten Island home. It was one of the most memorable & hilarious episodes on television. As we now are in 2014, MTV Cribs went back to Redman’s house to see how he has now upgraded & ‘Beyonce’d out’ his home since 2001. Some people may have laughed AT Redman back in 2001 when his hilarious MTV Cribs segment aired, but when you think of the hundreds of recording artists who went broke or filed for bankruptcy trying to impress fans on the show it’s clear that Redman was the true winner even if his home is rather modest. Redman’s humble home maybe entirely paid for at this point. In case you never saw the original episode I posted the link below….
Mobb Deep Speak On ‘Fighting Like Brothers’ & Reuniting Again For Their Upcoming 20th Anniversary (Video)
March 22, 2013
In this recent interview with MTV, Prodigy & Havoc speak on their very public feud & beef which eventually led to the rumored breakup of Mobb Deep. We all know things appear to have been patched up since then, but this is most likely the first time these two have sat down on camera to discuss what happened from the beef to reuniting again as they prepare for their 20th anniversary tour that’s on the horizon.
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Game Sits Down With ‘Beats TV’ To Speak His ‘Jesus Piece’ (Video)
October 31, 2012
Gearing up to release his upcoming album with the controversial cover entitled “Jesus Piece”, Game speaks with Dr. Dre’s Beats TV film crew about everything from the new album, the guest appearances on the project like J. Cole, rising West Coast stars like Kendrick Lamar, & NBA basketball. Check out the artwork & a brief MTV interview below….
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Chi-Ali Speaks About His Time On The Run & In Prison For 14 Years On MTV’s RapFix Live (Video)
September 13, 2012
MTV caught up with rap artist Chi-Ali who was released from prison after a year on the run from authorities & subsequently serving 12 years in prison for manslaughter. It got so deep for Chi-Ali why he was on the run that he was eventually featured on primetime television’s “America’s Most Wanted”. Many of you younger hip hop heads may not know that Chi-Ali was a teenage rap star & the youngest member of the Native Tongues crew with a few notable joints like “Age Ain’t Nothing But A Number”, “Funky RoadRunner”, & “Funky Lemonade”. MTV’s RapFix Live caught with him in Miami for his first interview since being released.
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Rick Ross Surprised by Hip-Hop Idol Eric B. on MTV ‘RapFix Live’ (Video)
August 9, 2012
Imagine meeting your childhood idol. Now, imagine getting a chance to sit down, talk with, and give praise to your idol. NOW, imagine your idol giving you praise right back! Maaaannnn, look at Rick Ross in this video. You could’ve knocked him over with a feather. That’s alright. That’s how it is supposed to be in the True School. Shared respect between the old and new schoolers. Feel the love as you watch Eric B. and Rick Ross interact on Sway’s show ‘RapFix Live’. Incredible! Lots of wisdom dropped in this piece, too.
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Nas Intended To ‘Hang’ Jay-Z At The 2002 Summer Jam Concert (Video)
June 14, 2012
During the height of the battle between Nas & Jay-Z, there were rumors that Nas had planned to hang a likeness of Jay-Z during his performance of the 2002 Summer Jam performance at Giants stadium. It was said that the executives at NY’s Hot 97 stopped it from happening & an upset Nasir Jones bowed out of the show. It’s interesting that all this video is coming out now in 2012, but when pressed about it by reporters Nas refused to comment. Check out the video above & Nas’s response when questioned by MTV below……
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MTV Shines Light On Pittsburgh’s Growing Hip Hop Scene (Video)
June 1, 2012
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With the recent success of Wiz Khalifa & Mac Miller, Pittsburgh’s hip hop scene is continuing to flourish after years of being considered the younger brother to Philadelphia in terms of all things hip hop. But while both cities have never had any significant or competitive rivalries in the state of ‘Pistolvania’, they’ve often have had a distinct difference traditionally in terms of sound & influences. Pittsburgh’s sound can vary from a midwest vibe to a super lyrical east coast vibe in which it’s eastern neighbor Philly is typically known for. With the recent signing of rap artist Boaz to Rostrum records, MTV does a feature on Pittsburgh’s next generation of rising stars & the scene they grew up out of.
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Scarface Speaks On Jay Z, Kanye West, & Doing The ‘Brad & Mack’ Album With Beanie Sigel (Video)
May 11, 2012
Scarface stopped by MTV’s RapFix told about how years ago he was open to doing an album with Jay-Z & Beanie Sigel. Face later spoke on how he can’t get a call back from Jay Z & Kanye West these days & got Beans on the phone to speak on their upcoming ‘Brad & Mack’ project they have in the works for 2013.
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Nas Speaks On ‘Life Is Good’, Personal Life & Finances, & The Trayvon Martin Tragedy (Video)
March 29, 2012
Nas stopped by RapFix Live on MTV & spoke with Sway on a variety of topics from his upcoming album “Life Is Good”, His personal life, dealing with finances, & the Trayvon Martin murder. More video under the hood below….
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Behind The Scenes: Slaughterhouse On The Set Of ‘Hammer Dance’ (Video)
March 29, 2012
Crooked I, Joell Ortiz, Royce Da 5’9, & Joe Budden shot their video to ‘Hammer Dance’ while down in Texas during the SXSW festival. Here MTV catches up with the Slaughterhouse gang for some exclusive behind the scenes action
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