She’s BACCCCCCCK!!!! Jill Scott released her music video for her new single (like last week), “Shame,” and the coolest part about it was the location. She decided to film at the Cecil B Moore Recreational Center in northern Philadelphia where she grew up. She has donated money to the center and so I see this as a community tribute to her stomping grounds. “Shame is on her upcoming album “The Light of the Sun” which is set to be released June 28th 2011. What ya’ll think?
I’m really starting to appreciate artists and their efforts to uplifting natural beauty. It’s not about hate or discrimination so when I see Dead Prez devoting a song on the essence of natural beauty it really shines a positive light. They released it around Mother’s Day last year but it can never get out when you are celebrating Mama Earth. (Earth Day, Mother’s Day, catch my drift?) The main stream media doesn’t always portray the “natural woman” in a positive aspect so it’s only right that I give spotlight to those that do. “The Beauty Within” is taken from the mixtape with DJ Drama “Revolutionary But Gangsta Grillz”. Artists Stic Man and M-1 or RBG explain the essence of naturaly beauty over B.O.B’s “Nothing on You” beat. What do you guys think?
Dead Prez “The Beauty Within” from kinetikcinematix on Vimeo.
Here is the visual for “AfroDance” by Les Nubians. I happen to love this and although I expected a little more creativity the models are stunning in this video. What do you guys think?
Les Nubians – Afrodance from Nice Dissolve on Vimeo.
Check out Erykah Badu’s set at Coachella this past weekend (Saturday) where she performed a very long set (45 mins) entertaining the crowd with her creativity as usual while giving them quite a bit of her discography. She did my favorite of hers, can you guess which one? Enjoy!
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Check out the latest track from Easter Dean, “Take You To Rio”, which is on the soundtrack for the animated film Rio starring Jamie Foxx as one of the characters. I think this song is tropical and care-free so it was only right to bring it to your ears on a Tuesday. Not to mention, I’m going to go see Rio when it comes out cause I LOVE animated films with black actors. Enjoy!
Lo Down Loretta Brown also known as Erykah Badu will have a DJ set April 20th at Ruby Skye in SF. All you die hard fans might want to claim your spot now because she will be taking us all on this funkiest hip hop roller coaster any DJ will take you on. Check out this video below and Get Your Tickets Here. I will definitely be in the house. Will you?
LO DOWN LORETTA BROWN from Creative Control on Vimeo.
Jay Z kicked off the weekend a new website and remix to Moon and the Sky by Sade. I’m sure everyone finds this collaboration interesting but I am far from shocked that the lovely Sade would do a project with Jay Z. Two different genres of music collaborating is quite the trend these days. I don’t know about you but I have to be in a “Sade” mood to really get into this, so I may revisit it later this week while I’m in deep meditation or something. In the mean time, what do you guys think?
p.s. Her album “The Ultimate Collection” is set to drop May 3rd and she’s touring this summer. wooohooo!
I’ve been attending a lot of shows lately, and I always find the opening acts either long and drawn out or just over the top interesting (Almost better than the headliner) So anyways, Murs performed last night at New Parish in Oakland and he brought a long a dope black punk rock band called Whole Wheat Bread. They came all the way from Jacksonville, Fla. to rock out with a bunch of Oakland folks and it was well receptive. I’ve been looking for bands around the bay area to check out so this was a refreshing escape from the usual hip hop or R&B crowd that I was used to.
Whole Wheat Bread was formed in 2003 with Aaron Abraham on the vocals and guitar and Nicolas Largen on the bass and his brother Joseph played the drums. They released their first album Minority Rules in 2005 with Fighting Records and have been on tour all over the world ever since. With connections to Fall Out Boy and Yellowcard they are continuing to remain on the scene but have dominated underground punk rock music. Not only are they punk rock but also crunk and has done work with Lil’ Jon producing covers from his popular hits like “Never Scared”. They are featured on Afro Punk’s site for an interview from the 2008 festival. I’m diggin these brothas from the south. How about you?
I was so excited when my girl Dania (@fluffyjo) told me that there was going to be a Natural hair meet up in Oakland this weekend. “Naturals Night Out” is hosted by Natural Selection and will take place Saturday, April 9th, 2011 at Head Designs Hair Salon. Starting at 7 pm, natural from all over will gather for evening of fun, music, and advice for top hair stylists specializing in natural hair. There will be champagne, there will be giveaways, and even demonstrations. This event is sponsored by Komaza Care Products and NaturallyCurly.com. I think this is dope and I’ve always wanted to go to a meet up so why not come and network with similar individuals like yourself.
For more DEETS on how you can be apart of this fabulous night please visit Natural Selection Blog
Registration is $25 and it includes lots of goodies you can take home. So share this event with your friends!
Check out this visual for T-Ran latest song “Unfair”. Loving the story that it tells about artist-relationship woes.
Produced by Skywriter Filmworks
Directed By Dami Onifade
Edited By Justin E. Dean (SwaggboyHU)
Reesa Speaks 