Music

Justice for all?

R. Kelly is going to court … finally – unless “something happens” (which is what I think will happen, by the way). Kelly, his lawyer, the lead prosecutor and the judge met Wednesday. I’m assuming that most of you who care to comment have probably already voiced your views a million times, so let’s take [...]

2Aug2007 | Eugene | Comments | Continued

peekvid alternatives : tv-links.co.uk and more…

i wanted to show my internet hackers out there some love by providing some links that i think have been sought after for quite awhile.
peekvid alternatives.
first things first. what is peekvid? as i speak now, peekvid is just a website with a bunch of dead links. it used to be a great site where you [...]

10Jul2007 | Fredric | Comments | Continued

Do we really need Black Music Month?

Many of us know that June is Black Music Month, but what does that really mean?
According to a 2006 article on the U.S. State Department website, President Jimmy Carter first designated June as Black Music Month in 1979 after being encouraged to do so by songwriter and record producer Kenny Gamble.
Gamble, one half of the [...]

22Jun2007 | Eugene | Comments | Continued

iphone alternatives

the madness begins in 17 days. the commercials are blaring. geekie fanboys are salivating. walt mossberg of the wall street journal is gloating that he already has one. that $600 in your pocket is slowly burning a hole through your pants as it attempts to leap out, slap you, and force you to exchange it [...]

12Jun2007 | Fredric | Comments | Continued

minus one. plus one. (1 month later)

it’s been about a month now since minus one, plus one first came to light. how are we doing? anyone up for swapping out another artist?
i have to admit, although swapping out snoop was initially an easy move, i started to find songs that featured him that i actually liked. ‘drop it like its hot’ [...]

28May2007 | Fredric | Comments | Continued

Summer Festivals

One of my favorite parts of summer is the opportunity to attend music festivals. Some of the big ones are: Coachella held in L.A. near the end of April, Bonnaroo held in Tennessee mid-June, Summer Fest held in Milwaukee last week in June through the 4th weekend, Essence Music Festival held in New Orleans at [...]

10May2007 | Gloria | Comments | Continued

Do You!

Russell Simmons’ new book Do You! 12 Laws to Access the Power in You to Achieve Happiness and Success has landed onto the New York Times’ Bestsellers List. Co-written with journalist Chris Morrow, Do You! outlines 12 steps used by the mogul to achieve personal and professional success. The 320-page hardcover book, which hit [...]

8May2007 | Kimberly | Comments | Continued

minus one. plus one.

it’s created waves. it’s been blogged. it’s been on oprah.
so what can we do?
kimberly and i were having a conversation over some wine about the issue of affecting change in hip-hop. rappers have millions and will continue to say what they feel like. executives will site reasons of financial welfare to defend a medium they [...]

20Apr2007 | Fredric | Comments | Continued

Making progress…

Black-owned Roberts Broadcasting Cos. LLC, which operates four TV stations and a hip-hop radio station, instituted a new policy prohibiting language that it deems violent, sexist and racist. Chairman and CEO Michael Roberts said in a statement, “This policy is designed to not only raise awareness about the continuing problem of racism and the oppression [...]

20Apr2007 | Kimberly | Comments | Continued

Imus Yanked, Now Yank Blacks With Same Talk

Imus Got His Trash Talk Pass Yanked, Now Yank it for Blacks Who Talk The Same
“Can U Control Yo ‘H.’” The video commercial of the high priest of gangster rap Snoop Doggy Dogg demands on his CD “R&G: (Rhythm and Gangsta).” Then Dr. Dre in the cut “Housewife” on his 2001 CD “Dr Dre 2001,” [...]

13Apr2007 | Tambra | Comments | Continued