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Loose Ends - Slow Down

2024-03-02T01:03:54.174Z

Music video by Loose Ends performing Slow Down.

Special Ed Doubles Down on Saying NWA Brought Destruction to Hip-Hop (Part 15)

2023-12-07T01:15:21.236Z

In this clip, Vlad reflected on his previous interview with Alonzo Williams where they discussed the significant influence of N.W.A. on the rise of gang culture, with gang activity reportedly escalating at music events after the group's rise to fame. Alonzo noted a change from when gangs focused on community protection to where the gangsta lifestyle and affiliation became profitable and 'cool,' leading to a widespread embrace of gang culture. Vlad and Special Ed questioned the lack of accountability, pointing to N.W.A.'s album 'Straight Outta Compton,' as a major release that increased the group's influence in promoting the 'gangsta' image. Special Ed suggested that the recording labels bore responsibility for supporting and encouraging artists to produce music that had destructive effects on communities. He called for accountability and honesty, arguing that for decades, the music industry was part of a systematic plan encouraging self-destruction within communities.

Supreme Court Strikes Down Affirmative Action in Colleges But Keeps It for Military Academies

2023-07-05T22:34:27.208Z

The conservative majority of the U.S. Supreme Court has declared race-conscious admissions policies at colleges and universities across the country to be unlawful, effectively ending affirmative action in education. The landmark 6-3 ruling was along ideological lines and strikes down decades of precedent, but stops short of banning legacy admissions and allows military academies to continue using affirmative action. Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson, the first Black woman to serve on the court, assailed the majority's "let-them-eat-cake obliviousness" to questions of racism and equity. We host a roundtable discussion on the ruling and its impact with Wisdom Cole, national director of the NAACP Youth and College Division; Janelle Wong, director of Asian American studies and a professor of American studies and government and politics at the University of Maryland; and Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Maria Hinojosa, founder of Futuro Media and host of the Latino USA podcast.

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Illa J - Get Down feat. Amp Fiddler (ft. Amp Fiddler)

2023-06-23T00:18:22.997Z

Let us immerse ourselves in the melodious world of Illa J and Amp Fiddler as we groove to the rhythms of "Get Down," the second single from the much-awaited album "No Traffic." This enchanting visual treat, crafted by the deft hands of Sarah Samirah Yancey – the talented better half of Illa J – exhibits the ‘Illa J Trio’ serenading us with their remarkable fusion of vigour and artistry. In this realm where original instrumentation and an absence of samples prevail, the dedication of John Yancey to his craft cannot be overlooked, nor the magic of Detroit legend Amp Fiddler's contagious chorus, which gently whispers, "They don't know..." To partake in this bewitching experience, do not hesitate to like, share and comment on the video, pouring forth your words of affection and appreciation.

Melle Mel Slams Street Culture in Rap, Triples Down On Being #1 | TMZ

2023-03-23T00:25:28.631Z

Furious Five rapper Melle Mel isn't backing down from his condemnation of today's hip hop -- in fact, he tripled down when asked if he's feeling the burn from all the backlash.