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Derrick Jones, who is known as a DJ, old-school rapper, beatboxer, and photographer by the moniker D-Nice, filmed some of hip-hop’s most notable artists from the old-school to the new school on his Canon 5D MK II and compiled them into an online documentary series entitled, True Hip-Hop Stories. From Monie Love to a homeless rapper from Brooklyn, watch as these artists explain the inspirations...
March 2011
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I got a letter from the president of my college stating that I’m...
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joshuabrandonbennett:
Older sis put me on to this video earlier today. I’ve been fascinated for some time now by the unique ways in which hip-hop culture both excludes (here, I’m thinking about ableist language, as well as the version of idealized male body presented in hip-hop lyrics, which, more often than not excludes disabled men as a potential paradigm) and makes room for (through the...
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These two young boys from California freestyle danced to Chris Brown’s “Look At Me Now” and KILLED IT!!! This is beyond dope!
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janiepontellier-deactivated2011 asked: lol I was being sarcastic with the Christopher Nolan thing. Almost all of his films star Christian Bale & Michael Caine & the musical score is done by Hans Zimmer. It's supposed to be like that sarcastic Tim Burton post going around Tumblr: http://thatweasleygirl.tumblr.com/post/2687434387/whats-the-name-of-that-tim-burton-film-that-has-a
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Chrisette Michele Says Goodbye to Her Short Cut
Singer Chrisette Michele is rocking a new curly, blonde ‘do. These shots were taken during her friend’s birthday party at Butter Restaurant in New York City on Friday. Are you feeling her new look or does it deserve two snaps, followed by the words “hated it?”
Also posted on my blog, TheVinylBridge
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Pusha T's New Mixtape, "Fear of God"
Pusha T has been anything but under the radar lately. Since signing with Kanye’s G.O.O.D. Music and spitting those memorable verses on My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy and G.O.O.D. Fridays Mixtape, he’s been amped to release his first solo project. No need to wait any longer because the Fear of God is here.
Also posted on my blog, TheVinylBridge
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Lila Consuello Anton’s Jewish father from Greenwich Village and black mother from Washington Heights did not “blend in” physically in their provincial Japanese environment. But instead of “blending in,” they negotiated the path of crossing culture. These are Lila’s stories of being a Razin’ in the Sun.
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The Audible Art of Sartorial Sounds
It is ever so often that you come across a record that broadens your listening experience by incorporating countless distinct layers. Your music player is forced to remain in repeat mode, while you satisfy your musical appetite and grasp every sonic, melodic, and lyrical element. This is what happens when people become exposed to the audible art of Sartorial Sound’s “Take Off Your...
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"Sir Michael Rocks: The Rocks Reports" Mixtape
Sir Michael Rocks aka Mickey Rocks, who is ½ of the hip-hop group known as The Cool Kids, has dropped his 25-track, solo-debut project. The Chi-town rapper’s mixtape features Phil Ade, Latif and many more. Check it out here.
janiepontellier-deactivated2011 asked: Thank you! I'm so trying right now lol all I want to do is write it's one of my favorite things & such a stress-reliever :/
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So Omarion covered Jodeci’s “Come and Talk To Me”…and...
– Paris Chanel
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“Gone & Never Coming Back” by Melanie Fiona. This video is based on artistic expression, so the imagery in it won’t give a visual representation of the lyrics. It’s something different from Mel. Enjoy!
SN: Her talent is undeniable.
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Check out a behind the scenes look at Melanie Fiona’s “I Am Every Woman” alter ego photo shoot with photographer Derek Blanks.
I ♥ her!
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The secret of getting ahead is getting started. The secret of getting started is...
– Mark Twain
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Hmmm….If Diddy wrote his own lyrics, I wonder what it would sound like....
– Paris Chanel
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