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 Big Shug (of Gang Starr Foundation) has a new single entitled "My
Boston" featuring Termanology & Singapore Kane. It's also a nice
point to mention it was produced by DJ Premier (of Gangstarr). On a
side note on September 13th, in Boston, Big Shug and others will be
performing at The Good Life (28 Kingston Street). Doors open at 9.
My
Boston" featuring Termanology & Singapore Kane
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WlhuNm7dDBs
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 Prince Po of Organized Konfusion stated that he and Pharaohe Monch have
worked on a new song together entitled "Then and Now". Even though it's
a new song by the two, it will remain unheard for now. He also stated
it could lead to a possible album and website. Organized Konfusion was
formed in the early 90's and recorded 3 great albums before their split
which eventually lead to Pharaohe Monch's solo career. |
 Dakar, Senegal - In a country where journalists are banned from
saying or writing what they want, hip-hop artists have stepped up to
speak for those who can’t. Moussa Lo, a.k.a. Waterflow, is one of
Senegal’s most famous hip-hop artists. He said he became a hip-hop
singer not for success or his own glory, but to be “the voice of the
voiceless.” “Hip-hop in Africa needs to grow,” Waterflow told ABC News,
“because we are the journalists for the people.”
While Senegal’s daily news papers praise the government’s action –
new roads being built for a recent summit, urban renovations —
Waterflow denounces the corruption and the poverty that plague his
country. “Most people,” he said, “the masses, don’t have everything
they [need] to live a normal life. They don’t have running water, often
they don’t have electricity.”
With more than 2,500 groups that enjoy increasing popularity, the
hip-hop scene has gained exceptional political influence. Many
political observers agree that hip-hop artists influenced voters to
oust President Abdou Diouf in 2000, who had been in power for almost 20
years, and elect President Abdulaye Wade.
“The election of 2000,” said DJ Magee, “is the only known case in
the world in which hip-hop has been seen as one of the main reasons
behind the change of regime.” Wade’s election prompted great hope in
Senegal, especially amon... Read more » |
 It looks like Dead Prez is representing hip-hop and making the news at
this week’s Democratic National Convention in Denver. Above is a video
from a Denver rally shot by Democracy Now - featuring an interview with
Dead Prez on the war, voting and hip-hop. After the break is footage of
the group’s involvement in an anti-war protest on the steps of
Colorado’s State Capital building.
Check These Links For The Live Performance And Interviews:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hLt3NZN8Ax4http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D-tacoBLP8A |
 The makers of Smirnoff vodka have launched a campaign pairing three
old-school rappers with contemporary MCs to create new versions of
iconic hip-hop songs – and matching drinks.
Artists Common, Q-Tip, and KRS-One will join musical forces with
Just Blaze, Cool & Dre, and DJ Premier to remix Common’s “The
Light,” A Tribe Called Quest’s “Midnight,” and Boogie Down Productions’
seminal hit “Criminal Minded.” Each artist/producer pairing has a
mixed drink – made with Smirnoff flavored vodka – dedicated to it.
“Smirnoff is all about authenticity and doing something that has a
positive impact on musicians,” said Ed James, the president of PR for
Cornerstone, the marketing company chosen by Diageo, Smirnoff’s parent,
to oversee the collaboration. “These aren’t commercial jingles; these
are songs that mean a lot to the hip-hop community and have had a great
impact over the last 20 years.”
Following a private launch party this week, at which all the artists
will perform, Smirnoff will roll out its Smirnoff Signature Mix
program, featuring cocktail parties with live music, in several large
US cities. Additionally, top-tier radio and club deejays will receive a
limited edition vinyl album containing all three remixed songs.
To reach an even larger audience, Smirnoff has put all three songs,
their corresponding music videos, and the be... Read more » |
 Source: ughh.com
Your favorite Brooklyn collective is coming back September 30 with a full length LP. D.I.R.T. (Da Incredible Rap Team),
features 14 new tracks from Heltah Skeltah with production from
Illmind, Khrysis, Easy Mo Bee, Stu Bangas, Evidence, and Marco Polo. |
 The Black August Hip Hop Project will produce its 11th Annual
Benefit Concert at Nokia Theatre on August 31st. This year’s show will
center on human rights violations incurred through gentrification and
police brutality in the U.S. With special surprise guests still to
come, confirmed artists include soul sensation Bilal, hip hop acts
KRS-One, EPMD, Smif N Wessun, Immortal Technique, and Black Moon along
with hip hop DJs Marley Marl, Scratch, Evil Dee, Op and K-Salaam.
A project of the Malcolm Grassroots Movement, Black August is one of
many endeavors to galvanize younger generations around news and issues
affecting the Black community. In addition to the NYC concerts,
organizers have also facilitated international delegations and massive
concerts in Cuba, South Africa, Tanzania, Brazil, and Venezuela.
Largely respected for its ability to spread social justice awareness
and raise money for U.S. political prisoners, the show has been
supported in the past with performances by Erykah Badu, hip hop
notables Common, Talib Kweli, The Roots, Mos Def, Gil Scott Heron, Fat
Joe and dead prez.
“The Black August Hip Hop Project has been a great way to
communicate the importance of supporting political prisoners in the
U.S. and the issues our people face locally and all around the globe,
says Black August Co-Chair Tamir Z. Brown. “It ... Read more » |
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Interesting CNN News story on voting, the hip-hop community, and conveying political messages through art and hip-hop. 