On the break up of Slum Village. An open letter to whom it may concern. It’s hard to try to write about Slum Village coming to an end. Although, it’s an obituary that I have had in my head for a very long time. TheEnd is one of hip-hop’s more resilient groups because they kept… Read more »
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Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want to test a man’s character, give him power. Abraham Lincoln And the drama of Congressman Charlie Rangel continues to unfold with 13 charges of misconduct, even as I type this essay: Mr. Rangel faces a range of accusations stemming from his accepting four… Read more »
Edited by Shaahn Williams First of all, Id like to apologize for what I am about to do. Weird, I know. But I want to apologize to every woman that loves Rap with all her heart and soul, and is tired of hearing why the female emcee is endangered, yet no one has given a solid… Read more »
I think Im Big Meech, Larry Hoover Getting work, hallelujah One Nation, under God Real n***s getting money from the f***** start – B.M.F. by Rick Ross featuring Styles P. When listening to the hot new Rick Ross album, Teflon Don, and in particular, the chorus to B.M.F. something very important came to mind which… Read more »
The following call and response is real simplistic, but guaranteed to get any party jumping!Call: Aint not party like an old school party cause an old school party dont stop! Response: Aint no party like an old school party cause an old school party dont stop!Call: Heeeeey yoResponse: AlrightCall: Heeeeey yoResponse: AlrightCall: The roof, the… Read more »
A few months back when 50 Cent expressed his interest in making dance music he received quite a bit of negative feedback and chatter from the hardcore rap fan base on blogs and websites with many even making mockery of him for having the thought. It was one of those moments where depending upon perspective… Read more »
A few months ago, Tim Wise wrote a widely circulated article called, “Imagine if the Tea Party Was Black ” which challenged America to take a close look at the hypocrisy of the Right Wing. Now, a Pittsburgh rapper is accepting his challenge in true Hip Hop form. Jasiri X has released a video called… Read more »
The following editorial was written by Silky Slim, a former gang banger than had seen the way violence has ravaged his hometown of Baton Rouge. Now, Silky speaks on the situation with Lil Boosie, who has recently been accused of hiring hit men to kill on his behalf. The contents of this editorial don’t necessarily… Read more »
Picture: Oscar Grant’s Uncle, Cephus Johnson aka Uncle Bobby along with Minister Keith Muhammad. Sat July 10 Oakland, Ca: There was a press conference held at True Vine Church Here organizers along with the Oscar Grant family returned from Los Angeles and gave a Community Report Back. They go in on the jury and the… Read more »
He was born and raised in Akron, Ohio. Basketball became his outlet and saving grace. He became a hometown hero, beloved by his state, and revered by his peers. His name is Lebron James, professional basketball player. Lebron loves Akron, he loves Ohio, and he loves his fans. Fresh out of High School, he was… Read more »
As I lay suffering in the intense discomfort created by the countdown to the verdict that will inevitably change my city – maybe even the whole country – forever, I have come to realize what most saddens me about the murder of Oscar Grant and subsequent trial of Johannes Mehserle.It isn’t the fact that Grant… Read more »
Are Jay-Z, Obama and others a part of the Illuminati? Obama (or a helluva look-a-like) was in Tag Teams Whoomp There It Is Video. Furthermore, Jay-Z has been bragging about hanging out with Obama. The Urban Daily’s Mighty Casey has decided “investigate” whether or not both of them are part of a new hip-hop Illuminati…. Read more »
Blame it on the goose, blame it on the henney, blame it on the vodka (which happened to be Ciroc mixed with lemonade) or blame it on the remy, blame it on the alc alc alc alc alcohol, blame it on the alc alc alc alc alcohol, or just blame it on the fact that… Read more »
In Search of The New Sound (Goose Bump Music) I cant put into words how much I am enjoying playing the new album from the roots, How I Got Over with headphones on. The experience gives me an excuse to write about something Ive been working on for some time. Perhaps you can help… Read more »
Coincidentally or maybe not, AllHipHop.com and theGrio.com partnered to discuss Hip Hop and Politics during the same week that many recognized the day of birth of arguably one of the most influential artists of a musical genre; he who may have well been the last rapper thus far, who simultaneously displayed the ability to successfully… Read more »
