if it wasn't for this guy, i wouldn't be where i am today and now he's interviewing the next president. thanks sway..... big ups.
Monday, September 29, 2008
Electric Relaxation Radio
Named after a classic song by A Tribe Called Quest, Morgan State University's number one college radio show, "Electric Relaxation" radio is making a tremendous name for itself in the Mid-Atlantic region. Based in Baltimore, Maryland, Zea Hart was formulated an eclectic play list that is infinite beyond all rational and a great conversation piece for you to follow along with on every show. Electric Relaxation radio is a great alternative to any radio show that is watered-down with top-40 play lists and way too many commercial ads. Expect to hear all of the great hits in the soul, R&B, and hip-hop music genres (both mainstream and independent). Download the very first show of the Fall season 2008:
Sunday, September 28, 2008
New Freebord Videos Snowboarding on cement.
Check out these new freebord
BSV08 "addicted" Flo Greth from flo greth on Vimeo.
Warning BSV'08 from Arnaud Wooloo on Vimeo.
BSV08 "addicted" Flo Greth from flo greth on Vimeo.
Warning BSV'08 from Arnaud Wooloo on Vimeo.
vibe.com interview with Murs.
Editor's Note: Murs, one of Los Angeles' most respected and known underground MC's will be blogging weekly exclusively for VIBE.com. Check back to VIBE.com every Wednesday to get Murs' thoughts on politics, hip hop, and whatever else is on his mind.
Whatuptho? This is Murs checking in with my very first blog here at VIBE.com.
This is where you can tune in weekly to check out my views and rants about today’s politics and what not.
What qualifies me? Not much. No college education or experience in journalism. But I do have an opinion and I’m nice on the microphone. That being said, feel free to comment, correct me, passionately disagree and completely disregard anything said here.
So this week, these GOP mother effers have pissed me off. They are really trying to steal another election. Earlier this week my boy Isa hit me with a link to this Newsweek article about the new voting requirements in Indiana. Basically the article states that you are now required to have a driver’s license to vote. If this isn’t a direct attack on the working class vote I don’t know what is.
What does the ability to operate a motor vehicle have to with your ability to decide who runs this country? Absolutely nothing! But the GOP would have you believe this is an effort to help reduce voter fraud. Bull crap! We all know that there are large numbers of working class folk who can’t afford a vehicle and rely on public transportation. And I would reckon that most of these car-less people would vote Democrat in the upcoming election. Click here to read the article for more details.
But what really infuriates me is that this isn’t just an isolated plot to keep a red state red. They are now trying to do something similar in Wisconsin, a swing state. Obviously, there are no depths to which the GOP won’t go to win. What’s next? The paper bag test? If you’re not lighter than this paper bag, no voting booth for you buddy. I’m sure they can find some Supreme Court case to uphold that one.
This however does prove what we already know. These losers are scared, and act like these only inspire me to handle my business -- which is to vote. Make sure you vote. And make sure everyone I meet -- bus pass or drivers license -- gets out and votes! All my peoples in Indiana and Wisconsin make some noise and let them know we are not going for the “okey-doke.”
Steal an election once (‘00) shame on you, steal an election twice (‘04) shame and more shame on you. Steal this election and gotdammit! I wish something really bad on you and all of your undercover racist, “smile on your face but in the booth you'll never know I voted for McCain”, Prius or Pick-Up driving friends!!!
Murs' new album, Murs for President, is in stores on September 30.
Watch Murs' press conference announcing his candidacy for the President of Hip
Hop.
Tuesday, September 23, 2008
Her Space Holiday
Out of the Bay Area comes another band (such as Xiu Xiu) that has been making a huge impact on what I have been listening to lately; his name is Marc Bianchi and Her Space Holiday is his brainchild. There have been many bands I have come across locally that just did not have that flare for me to continue to listen to them. But, Her Space Holiday left a great impression on me the first time I heard the album, "Young Machines" which was released back in 2003. I recently was introduced to his music only a few weeks ago, and I must say that he gets played in my daily playlists ever since the first listen of his music. I don't like to put artists on parallels with other artists, so I will just define how Her Space Holiday's sound is like. Her Space Holiday's music can be defined as putting the true dark lyrics of loneliness and coming of age over indie-infused production creating the brainchild of an original sound.
Monday, September 22, 2008
Food For Thought
Essince’s educational fun facts.Who doesn’t like to learn a little something every now and again?
While sitting in my African History class we studied 3 main empires of ancient Africa, Ghana, Mali, and Songay.
The Mali Empire was at its height around 14th century AD. One of its most prestigious rulers, Mansa Musa [mansa means ruler, or king], while on a pilgrimage to Mecca brought so much gold that he actually DEVALUED the Valley of Gold and affected the currency value of the Europeans’ money.
So all diamond-encrusted rappers need to step your game up.
Check out http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/
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Thursday, September 18, 2008
Who Is Somobe?
Somobe is a duo that I had the pleasure of interviewing earlier this year of HipHopRemix.com; they have leaked out a new single entitled "Red, Blue, Green." It is free to download on their Myspace page; do yourself a favor and go and add them as a friend (if you already have not) and download the "Red, Blue, Green" mp3. Trust me, this hip-hop duo is pushing the envelop of what is considered "good music" with their first album, "The Great Communication." It was probably one of the best albums I heard in 2007 (by far). When paralleling Somobe with another group of hip-hop artists, I would definitely like to call them the "two-man Roots crew." I have nothing but great things to say about these cats and their great music.
Monday, September 15, 2008
No Spring Chicken
I remember when I didn’t have to stretch before playing basketball.
Man, those were the days.
Shoot, I remember when I didn’t need to stretch before I played catch! But at the ripe old age of 22 those days are long gone.
I was out in the gym the other day and I could feel it midway through a pick-up game...
So after a night of sleeping on the floor I was ready for the next, yet still painful day of walking, sitting, and standing.
But to help increase blood flow and avoid soreness here are a few stretches to do before bed and when you wake up.
Trust me...it helps.
Your friend in fitness,
Essince
Sunday, September 14, 2008
Saturday, September 13, 2008
Lil Wayne & Kanye West Spoof
Those boys at Broken Equipment on YouTube with another spoof of Kanye West and Lil Wayne....LOL!
Friday, September 12, 2008
Actor Matt Damon speaks out on the Republicans' choice
Actor Matt Damon speaks out on the Republicans' choice of hockey-mom Sarah Palin for VP. Damon compares her rise to a 'really bad Disney movie' and says it's crazy that this woman could become vice president.
Thursday, September 11, 2008
Keith Olbermann calling out republicans for trying to hijack 9/11.....
Special thanks to 12oz. for posting this.
Kanye, I can't blame you...
In Los Angeles International Airport, Kanye West had a photographer taking pictures of him without his consent. Kanye West and his bodyguard proceeded to destroy the photographer's $10,000 camera and also assualted the man. Kanye and his bodyguard were both arrested of course.Honestly, man...Kanye, I cannot blame you! If I had people taking pictures of me 1,000 times a day in my most embarressing moments of my day, I would have flipped out on the papparazzi as well. That shit is not cool.
On a lighter note, Check out Kanye West's MTV VMA performance of "Love Lockdown"
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