In this month of February the Black History Month is not the only significant event to celebrate but also Ralph McDaniels' birthday which falls on the 29th. Ralph McDaniels who is better known as "Uncle Ralph" is a true legend and a pioneer in the hip-hop culture who is an entrepreneur and a … [Read more...]
Gil Scott-Heron in The New Yorker & the False Claims of his Role as an Inventor of Hip Hop
August 2, 2010 By
The upcoming issue of The New Yorker features a profile of Gil Scott-Heron [abstract, sub required] that reveals his surprisingly open use of crack. It makes me want to f*cking cry. This man is an American treasure and we've lost so much by not giving him the support he needed whenever he first … [Read more...]
So In Style Black Barbies: As Cliched as the White Ones
October 1, 2009 By
The fact that the video accompanying a NY Daily News article uses runway models to illustrate the growing diversity of Barbie dolls pretty much keys into my response to the introduction of the new So In Style black Barbie dolls. They still don't represent real women's beauty and they tie … [Read more...]
KRS-One: The Teacha Presents The Gospel of Hip Hop!
April 3, 2009 By
KRS-One: The Gospel of Hip Hop: The First Instrument The Gospel of Hip Hop: The First Instrument is due June 16th via powerHouse Books. The Gospel of Hip Hop Coming Soon Are you Criminal? Or are you Subliminal? Preorder at Amazon: KRS-One - The Gospel of Hip Hop … [Read more...]
Sir Mix-A-Lot Drops Knowledge
December 16, 2008 By
If more rappers were as smart and articulate as Sir Mix-A-Lot, I'd listen to more video interviews. Nice mix of history, business, common sense and love of music. … [Read more...]
