NöNe - What I Mean (I Put In Work) (Official Video)

The Slayage is too real.

NöNe released the much anticipated visual to "What I Mean (I Put In Work)"

Listen.. & Submerge yourself in the flowing river of cunty-ness.

New Video: @ChinaMacMusic - #BuckACop

Red Money Records China Mac has just dropped the visual for the controversal song "Buck a Cop". A song born out of the high social media coverage of the police brutality and corruption happening across America right now. China took this opportunity to be a voice for the oppressed and frustrated people of our nation. Though the title may lead you to believe his suggesting we all grab some guns and start executing them as thy have been doing us. It is bigger than that.. Enjoy.

 

"With all of the oppression the people are forced to live with by the very people who are chosen to protect us, It was only time that a song like "Buck A Cop" would surface. Welcome to the new era.."
 - China Mac

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White lesbian couple sues sperm bank forgiving them a bi-racial child

Jennifer Cramblett, 36, and her wife Amanda Zinkon, 29, got married in NYC in 2011 and a few days later Jennifer was artificially inseminated with sperm from a white donor they picked from the Midwest Sperm Bank in Illinois. Five months later in April 2012 the couple called to reserve more sperm to later conceive  a sibling for their child when they were informed that Jennifer had been inseminated with sperm from a black donor (#330) instead of the white donor they had chosen (#380).

 

It has been stated by her that upon hearing the news the excitement of being pregnant was replaced with "anger, disappointment and fear.” While they have every right to be upset with the sperm bank this opens up an even more sensitive topic… are they upset the bank messed up, or are they upset the bank messed up and gave them a bi-racial child?

*New Mixtape Alert* "summerDAZE" by @sirm00re

End the summer in nostalgia... get into "summerDAZE"

In the words of Sir Moore  himself...

"summerDAZE was created off of vibes. The feeling I have had all summer, memories and experiences from past summers. This tape was created to tell a story and keep your mind going, imagination flowing & your heart full of hope for brighter days to come. This is my first Mixtape and I appreciate the love and support. Thank You All, much love, peace & light. this journey was fun, bright & vibes were genuine.

Until next time.


spreadPEACE"

"Positive
Energy
Always
Creates
Elevation. " - sir moore 

Review coming soon.. 

get your copy

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Just a thought...

 

"I don't care about what we do

Just how we do it

Give me experiences 

to last a lifetime

Even if we don't..."

- BGINYC

*New Single Alert* @jonesformayor "Stop And Frisk"

We premiered this on "The Vantage Point" a few months ago inline with some current issues In Jones We Trust has released "Stop & Frisk" to the people via injoneswetrust.com 

Pyer Moss designer Jean-Raymond's #theyhavenames shirt is proper use of a platform.

At his Spring 2015 menswear collection Kerby Jean-Raymond wore a shirt in tribute to the many black men who have been victims of the justice system from their murders by police, to their killers not being held accountable for their crimes to the full extent of the law. He has recognized that he has a platform to influence others and is using his position to keep his peers and supporters aware. Though the shirt may not make it to production this still draws attention to the issues at hand and was an excellent use of his platform. 

According to Jean-Raymond’s Instagram @kerbito , “I screened my shirt by hand, I hit my head in the process and never cleaned off the screen so it’s ruined. I can’t make you one right now. Not sure if I even want to. I’m working with some interesting people currently to figure out ways to make a lasting impact on our culture. What we come up with may or may not be as public. Thank you for supporting and inquiring #useyourplatform” 

@OfficialWyld_7 "7's are Wyld" EP Review

I have one of those “Hip” mothers and some months ago she sent Wyld7 and his manager my way to network for my radio show. After giving his single “Mad Max” a spin after it was sent to me I went ahead and gave his catalog a listen as he dropped his EP “7’s are Wyld”.

Wyld 7 draws in the mainstream style of hip-hop with songs like “Mad Max”, “The Boys” and “Kill the bottle” But even the root of these songs are more than generic street anthems. Mad Max is an ode to the Indians who follow their chiefs in a world where everyone wants to be the big man.  While certain lyrics in “Kill the Bottle” sheds light on reasons and aftermaths of living a party lifestyle while maintaining a party vibe for club goers. 

Taking a step out of the typical topics of hip-hop and rap Wyld 7 gives you songs like “Recollect” which follows the life and death of a drug addict. This took me back to songs of the 90s that touched on the real issues the urban society and inner city see. Then we have the 90s style beat for “Loose Lips” that serves sunny cali low rider.

Americas pockets. It is a place to start…

In the aftermath of Ferguson it seems that maybe, just maybe, this time a mass majority of people are fed up with the laws injustices to racially tense situations. With petitions for laws such as “Mike Brown Law” requiring ALL police officers to wear cameras while on duty, & Obama looking into the police use of military weapons and equipment it seems as if some long term actions may be in place.  

Still in the meantime how to we make sure these incidents are not forgotten? 

First, DON’T STOP SPEAKING. This does not mean you have to post on twitter and Instagram all day with news updates and links and whatnot, but do not forget and do not stop talking. It doesn’t have to be an isolated incident but use your voice, aloud and online, to express that this issue does remain and we must do better.

Second, when we think of America, the government, and those who fund and capitalize of the society you know what matters most to all of them… Money. So the most effective way to show we are not just complaining, and we are not just going to forget we can hit them where it will hurt the most. Several organized monetary protests ideas are being passed around. Details after the jump

TMZ got Chris Brown Tagging the legendary 76 Station in L.A.

Chris Brown has always been a multi-talented artists. People are often surprised to find out he can paint and tag just as well as he dances and sings. TMZ caught chris tagging the legendary Norm's 76 gas station off Sunset Blvd while taking a break from promoting his upcoming album "X".

Even follow street artist Alec Monopoly gave Chris props for his spray can skills. Alec well known for his Monopoly man satire pieces is a respected artists in the world of street art and graffiti.

For more of Chris Work and some favorite pieces from some of my favorite street artists hit the jump..

Stalley Announces Debut Album Title

Ive been a fan of Stalley since his "Lincoln Way Nights" mixtape and ever since he signed with MMG/Atlantic I have been anticipating his debut album..

Welp.. No date, but we have a title.. 

"Ohio"

Named after his home state I am just glad to know he has not been signed and forgotten. Though no official date is mentioned it is "coming soon"

Click the jump to watch his youtube video where he announces the title as well as talking the journey up to this point...

Meanwhile in Ferguson, Missouri

In the almost two weeks since Mike Brown was murdered in Ferguson, Missouri we have seen what most residents would call a peaceful community turn into a war zone. With images going viral through social media the scenery looks like a battle between the citizens and powers that be in some third world countries. In what seems like a case that needed no more than common sense to see who was in the wrong and at fault, a war has begun. Literally, with Martial Law allowing the National Guard to occupy and take action on this community whether provoked or not. 

What we are seeing before our eyes is the veil of so called freedom being lifted to see the harsh reality of corrupt powers in control. Our society thrives off silence, fear, and ignorance; so the relentless pursuit for justice in Ferguson is throwing the authorities off. Where normally the crowds would have dispersed with the next breaking news segment, the voices have only grown in numbers and gotten larger.

(For Mike Brown) J. Cole - Be Free

J. Cole was one of the first to respond to the tragedies going on in Ferguson Missouri with the release of this song "Be Free" as well as showing face in the community. Its nice to think some of our artists care.

Download: J.Cole - Be Free

New Visual: @Ys_perignon - ( Love Me )

Check out the new visual from Calis own YS for his single "(Love Me)" off his latest EP "Goldmind"

Twitter: @Ys_perignon

Mike Brown was MURDERED by a Ferguson Cop.. Period.

18  year old unarmed black teen, Michael Brown, was shot and killed eight to ten times Saturday august 9^{th 2014} at 2pm in Ferguson, Missouri (a suburb of St. Louis) by a Ferguson police officer. 

Immediately a social media frenzy ensued with a few people on the scene posting pictures and videos from the time Michaels body was left lying in the street (Michael Skolnik tweets, “Mike Brown’s body was left in the street for four hours before the police removed him. #Ferguson”) to videos of the “riots” that ensued during protests over the weekend. Sunday the chief of Ferguson police held a press conference stating that Brown had “physically assaulted” the officer in his vehicle, attempted to take his gun and then was shot while running away. 

This statement came a day after many eye witness statements such as Dorian Johnson who had been walking with Brown. Johnson said he was walking with Brown in the middle of the street when a police car pulled up. The officer told the teens to use the sidewalk, according to Johnson. After an exchange of words, the officer "shot, and once my friend felt that shot, he turned around and put his hands in the air, he started to get down and the officer still approached with his weapon drawn and fired several more shots."

This being corroborated by several others that stated they saw Brown with his hands up when he was shot several times, and that shots originated from inside the cop’s vehicle. Yet this officer is on paid administrative leave pending an investigation for... murder?

This is the third occasion in a month where a black man (Eric Garner, John Crawford) was killed at the hands of an officer. Each one taking paid or non-paid leaves while investigations ensue. Talk about stalling techniques. When someone kills a cop in front of people do they get the luxury of never being arrested and booked till an investigation ensues?

First… the cover ups.

Do you live a WYLD life? @wyld7 new EP #7sarewyld

Wyld 7 is here with his new EP "7's are WYLD" 

A Florida native he has seen a lot in his own life and just wants to translate it into his art. With a balance of songs for those who live the streets, those who live on the block, and the ladies all over "7's are WYLD" has something for the hip-hop lover in everyone. 

Steady on a grind making noise up and down the coasts don't wait to know him.. Download the EP NOW!!

www.wyld7.com

Twitter: @officialWyld_7

IG: @Wyld_7

 

Know her | Moxiie - Anyway (Official Video)

Just a little something from one of my fave indie Pop Queens.. As we patiently await this new chapter in her story.

@itsMoxiie- Anyway

Imani Rose - "BiTS & PiECES" Visual

"H, H-Town.. .. I'm coming DOWN"

Houston's own hip-pop pioneer Imani Rose dropped the visual for "Bits & Pieces" the lead single off her new album "AMERIcon"

Designers dont have to design anymore? Invasion of the IG boutiques.

Recently owner of the online boutique “Sorella, Heather Sanders, snapped on a girl who made an IG comment questioning her credibility as a designer. 

It seems she took offense to the girls questioning and opinion as she called her out her name and told her to drop out of school. Yet she also admitted to not designing, sketching, or sewing her pieces. Just that they are basically, custom made to her desires and then mass produced to fill her online boutiques orders. If there is no doubt to her qualifications to be a designer, why the hostility? So the questions still remain.. Do you design? Do you Sketch? And if you don’t... can you still be called a designer?

Merriam- Webster: ¹de·sign·er

noun \di-ˈzī-nər\

: a person who plans how something new will look and be made : a person who creates and often produces a new product, style, etc.

Collins English Dictionary: designer 

(dɪˈzaɪnə) -  n

1.             a person who devises and executes designs, as for works of art, clothes, machines, etc

A Hearts Eulogy

- Anonymous

We've all fallen victim to falling so.. .. this is for you.. 

Can there be two queens? Female rappers in the industry..

Remy was out of prison all of one day after serving a six year bid when she dropped her long awaited first song post incarceration. It came in the form of a DJ Khaled “They don’t love you no more” remix. While I can say I enjoyed the song, classic Remy spitting bars and possibly taking shots (as she always has), it was met with mixed reviews. Then to top it off an hour or so after the song dropped the Beyonce & Nicki Minaj “Flawless” remix dropped, again shots possibly being taken, coincidence? 

 

I am not going to make this a Remy Ma vs Nicki thing because it is bigger than that.  Something was brought to my attention, Raine (@bosschickraine) of “Battle Talk Radio” (weds 10pm-12 www.damatrixstudios.com) was debating the state of the female rapper in game today. When do you last remember more than one female rapper being prominent at the same time? 

Shes Baaackkkk!!! Remy Ma drops 'They dont love you no more " remix

I DONT CARE! I DONT CARE! She SLAYED.. MERKED!! This is just rap as rap as rap. Welcome home Remy Ma.

Listen. Enjoy. or dont. I DONT CARE.

She. Is. Back.

Trinidad James dropped from Def Jam!

It was only a matter of time.. Trinidad James has been dropped from Def Jam. 

He tweeted: "I should tell yall. I got dropped by the Label. My Album is now free. If u hear ur beat or verse on it. I hope u want dap cuz i got no money.”

James signed with Def Jam in 2012, following the success of "All Gold Everything.” After a slew of walk through’s and club performances he has now been dropped before an album could even see day light. 

Because everyone is an artist these days..

James has always stated that he is not the most lyrical or skilled rapper, but that he finds rapping entertaining. With the blow up of “All gold everything” labels saw a chance to make a quick buck and a battle ensued where he found a home in a joint venture Def Jam deal. 

While his hit song grabbed spots in commercial endorsements, he released a few more singles to no real air play. Slowly James faded into the background as the next catchy trap song took its place… I’m sure several have replaced that one in the two years that followed as well. 

Sadly, this is a trend in the hip-hop world these days.

Nicki Minaj "Anaconda" single art work and why I am not here for it

When Nicki Minaj released her new visual promo for her upcoming single “Anaconda” there was major backlash for her reverting to her old image after making conscious efforts to try and separate her from the overtly sexual image she once portrayed. Her reaction was to call it racism. Alluding to the fact that the black woman’s body is viewed as too racy, too abrasive, instead of as art like a white woman’s body. While racism clearly exists in entertainment, especially when talking standards of beauty and the fashion world, it is also a case of taste. Nicki instagrammed pictures of white or fair skin high fashion models in shots with their butts to the camera labeling them “acceptable” while then posting her own single art work with the word “unacceptable.” I have several issues with all of this. 

Steff Reed #TheIntervention Album Review

After over a year, and some may say a life time, Steff Reed has released his debut album “The Intervention” for full consumption. It may seem odd to refer to a body of work as something to be consumed but the emotional journey you will go through with Steff on the ride that is “The Intervention” will leave you engulfed in passion, love, affection, anger, lust, grief, and even joy. Yet these are just a few feelings that seep out of the lyrics and production of the 8 tracks you will encounter.

#BayGirlInNYC

Easy2Dress Racism?

Earlier this week I was scrolling my instagram feed when a picture posted by one of my favorite accounts, @Tuffmagazine, caught my eye. There was an attractive white man jumping rope in the middle of a boxing ring with a jersey inspired shirt reading... NIGGA 00. My first thought was “What the..?” This was blogger/model Mariano di Vaio in an Easy2Dress FW2014 campaign ad shot. Easy2Dress, an Italian based street wear brand that identifies themselves as creating “unconventional t-shirts & clothes”. But when does unconventional become disrespectful?

Despite the fact that many of Tuffmagazine and creator @akacharleswade followers sounded off in response to this coming to their attentions, but there were many people supporting the brand and model. Some saying that to Italians there is no negative connotation around the word, as if they are unaware of the origins of the word nigga. Though not all were saying that this made the concept and creation of this shirt okay, but that if you had no idea that a word was “bad” how would you know not to embrace it? 

How it all began..

Three years ago I arrived at JFK airport with 4 pieces of luggage and a carry on. $500 to my name. And no ticket back to California. It was a crazy (even stupid) move on my part but.. .. I am still here.

This is my journey..