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Lupe Fiasco's "Lasers Manifesto"

  Here is the liner notes to Lupe Fiasco's Laser's album: THE L.A.S.E.R.S. MANIFESTO To Every Man, Woman & Child...1. We Want An End To…

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0 Apr 27, 2011

Questlove explains what 'Soul Train' means for black Americans

It began 40 years ago. Countless music legends graced its stage. Millions of viewers tuned in. Now, "Questlove of the "The Roots" has teame…

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0 Apr 16, 2011

Nas reminisces about the long forgotten "cassette era"...

Nas reminisces about the long forgotten "cassette era"...

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0 Jan 21, 2011

Afrika Bambaataa on the history of rap music

Founder of the Zulu Nation, godfather of universal hip hop culture, Afrika Bambaataa talks about history the Hip-Hop cultural movement and…

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0 Dec 2, 2010

Ernie Paniccioli - So Much Things To Say - MANIFESTO Speaker Series

  Ernie Paniccioli: "Hip hop has been colonized."

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0 Nov 2, 2010

My Mic Sounds Nice: A Truth about Women and Hip Hop (BET Documentary)

A documentary covering rap's most successful women in hip hop and the woman's place in the culture, where it stands, and where it's going.…

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0 Oct 5, 2010

Before the Music Dies [Watch Full Movie]

Never have so few companies controlled so much of the music played on the radio and for sale at retail stores. At the same time, there are…

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0 Oct 4, 2010

Fat Beats: A Retrospective

RJM MEDIA's Raven the Blazin Eurasian talks with Sadat X, AG (DITC), DJ JS-1, Ras Kass, Rahzel and more about their memories of Fat Beats…

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0 Sep 29, 2010

Why We Need (Real) Gangsta Rap Right Now

by Eric Arnold (Source: http://colorlines.com) Monday, September 13 2010 The story is an all-too-familiar one: On Labor Day weekend,…

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2 Sep 29, 2010
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History of Rap by Kurtis Blow

Here is a clip of the first 10 minutes of the monumental "History of Rap", written and produced by Kurtis Blow for Krush Films. The individ…

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0 Aug 19, 2010

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Sirr Jones & Kalifornia Cavi: The Vanguard voices of Hip-Hop

From the sun-soaked streets of California’s Inland Empire Sirr Jones and Kalifornia Cavi have been a formidable force in the hip-hop scene since 2014. Their collaboration is a testament to their shared belief that “music is the soul of man,” a philosophy they’ve practiced through a conglomeration of catchy tunes and insightful, often hilarious freestyles. Sirr Jones,…See More
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Hip Hop Group Undeniably Genuine (UNG) Unveil 'Heart Of The City' Mixtape x The Real DJ Spins

Louisiana's fan favorite Hip Hop duo Undeniably Genuine announce the release of their new project 'Heart Of The City.' The 10-track mixtape comes with production by The Real DJ Spins and features Scraplron and BFMG. The duo offers listeners a chronicle of their resilience, unity, and unyielding authentic in the face of adversity. Stream 'Heart Of The City' mixtape and…See More
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Sat Aug 17th & Sun Aug 18th, 2024 20TH EMERALD CUP FESTIVAL One of the largest and most prestigious cannabis competitions in the world and California’s premier consumer cannabis culture event. Taking root in Oakland: Emerald Cup’s 20th anniversary festival site spans across the historic and newly renovated Henry J. Kaiser Center for the Arts at Lake Merritt, Oakland…See More
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TwoRStarr: Rising Hip-Hop Phenom Drops Explosive Summer Anthem "WTM (Where The Money)"

Heating Up the Summer SceneAs the summer hits its peak, a new anthem emerges from the vibrant and competitive world of hip-hop. TwoRStarr, the dynamic artist hailing from Philly's south side, has just dropped her latest single, "WTM (Where The Money)," and it's set to ignite dance floors and playlists across the nation. With this infectious track, TwoRStarr is poised to take her place as the next big female hip-hop star.Bold and Unapologetic"WTM" is a powerful declaration of financial…See More
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