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If you're in California and love Street Art, chances are you've noticed some pastes and graffiti from Los Angeles to San Francisco by artist Shark Toof homaging Michael Jackson's legendary "Thriller" video. They're done in this fantastic B-Horror movie poster...
Ro | 10/21/2009 at 11:00 AM | Comments (3) | Permalink
Back in December and after Barack Obama's presidential win, Common declared that Obama was "going to change hip-hop for the better." These days, Hip Hop's favorite backpacker turned Hollywood bit-part actor is now saying that the "Obama effect" has resulted...
ill Mami | 09/24/2009 at 1:00 PM | Comments (3) | Permalink
Now this is more like it. A Drake video for "Best I Ever Had" that I can get down with. I mean, sure it's not really Drake in this parody of the clip for his single, but really, I wish it...
Harlem | 08/04/2009 at 12:00 PM | Comments (5) | Permalink
Jaspects, an Atlanta-based sextuplet, has been defined in the past as a Jazz band with futuristic overtones. On their newest release, The Polkadotted Stripe, it is obvious that they have seen both the birth of cool as well as the...
ill Mami | 05/26/2009 at 2:00 PM | Comments (6) | Permalink
Ciara has heard one Beyoncé comparison too many and she's not gonna take it anymore. [C+D]Someone (or someone posing) as a rep for XXL is playing greasy with potential advertisers. [GAWK]Flashback to when Janet was in "Control." [VIBE]Gladys Knight is...
nOvaMatic | 04/07/2009 at 10:00 AM | Comments (3) | Permalink
Well, sort of. Since politics is generally the fodder for late night talk show hosts, and President Obama is about as affable as world leaders can get, it means comedy show writers are in overdrive trying to crank out any...
ill Mami | 03/27/2009 at 11:00 AM | Leave a Comment | Permalink
Michael Steele, newly appointed first ever Black President to the Republican National Commitee, wants to count the Hip Hop community as one its valued members. Steele is one of the more liberal conservatives out there, and to prove it, the...
ill Mami | 02/23/2009 at 4:00 PM | Comments (6) | Permalink
Kanye West is the toast of Paris Fashion Week. *shrug* [CL]Anti-fur vandals defaced Aretha Franklin's star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. [C+D]Are you ready for Bill O'RLY vs. Young Jeezy [XXL]Macy Gray clears the air about wanting to...
Butta | 01/28/2009 at 10:00 AM | Comments (3) | Permalink
Andre 3000 is named one of America's best new designers by GQ. [UD]And now, a history of the Black mullet a/k/a the thing inhabiting the top of Kanye West's head. [CMPLX]Lil Wayne's next single from his upcoming Rock album is something...
ill Mami | 01/26/2009 at 10:00 AM | Comments (5) | Permalink
Among all of the other shameless campaigns to capitalize on all the sentiment surrounding the election of President Barack Obama, count this among either the most egregious or the most intriguing. Obama On My Mind, a musical written by acclaimed...
Ro | 01/23/2009 at 11:00 AM | Leave a Comment | Permalink
Did Phonte go after Kanye's 808s? 'Bout time someone in Hip Hop said something. [HHDX]The "S" is for "super"! JJ Fad is returning with a new album and tour! [AHH]Kendu wants to put an end to Keyshia doing "Mary". [EUR]Boondocks...
nOvaMatic | 01/22/2009 at 10:00 AM | Comments (3) | Permalink
Even with the daunting task of nine more official balls to attend, and after the historic events of earlier in the day President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama's love is strong. It's real. It's beautiful. Their first dance...
Ro | 01/21/2009 at 11:00 AM | Comments (10) | Permalink
Despite other Soul artists who didn't appreciate Hip Hop artists sampling their songs, Curtis Mayfield was a fan of Public Enemy and Ice T. [HHIR]From the "Nobody Asked You" Files: Will Smith is "open" to playing President Obama on...
ill Mami | 01/21/2009 at 10:00 AM | Comments (5) | Permalink
Today's math lesson: Keith Sweat + Dru Hill x a reality "special" named Platinum House = a hot mess/a train wreck. [C+D]The Hidden Beach Change Is Now CD/DVD music and video collection will also include a disc of Barack...
Butta | 01/14/2009 at 10:00 AM | Comments (2) | Permalink
I've been seeing the name Suai on various blogs for the past few months, and I'll admit to not paying much attention and clicking past it every time. But surely the Brown Sugar blog, Clutch and Giant magazine couldn't...
Butta | 01/13/2009 at 6:00 PM | Comments (8) | Permalink
The day that everyone has been waiting for is fast approaching: January 20, 2009. That is the day that President-elect Barack Obama will be inaugurated as President of the United States of America. Ever since his being elected on November...
Butta | 01/09/2009 at 6:00 PM | Comments (8) | Permalink
Vinnie from Naughty by Nature has some words for Brothers on the eve of the inauguration. [HHVA]A "close friend" of Kelly Rowland's label may have sunk to new lows in order to save revive her career. [SH]Brandy may be ready...
Harlem | 12/04/2008 at 10:00 AM | Comments (4) | Permalink
It seems like in this post-election, pre-inauguration moment every piece of cultural critique or reflection elicits mixed reaction. In our eager anticipation of change, it's difficult to look at ongoing social injustice and discontent without feeling taken back to the...
Ro | 12/03/2008 at 11:30 AM | Comments (3) | Permalink
Remember last week when we asked who should perform at Barack Obama's inauguration and we (along with our commenters) kicked around names like Stevie Wonder, Jill Scott, Seal and Alicia Keys? Ha! The jokes on us if recent rumors are...
nOvaMatic | 11/26/2008 at 1:25 PM | Comments (18) | Permalink
Over at E! Online one they polled a random smattering of celebrities and notables about who they think should perform at Barack Obama's inauguration. Many of the interviewees mentioned non-singers like Ellen Degeneres and internationals like Leona Lewis and, of...
Ro | 11/19/2008 at 3:00 PM | Comments (47) | Permalink
