There’s a Tupac documentary due out in November. It’s called Tupac Resurrection: In His Own Words. It looks like it should be a good one based on the trailer.
Category: Music
BMG’s CD Copy-Protection Broken Already!
‘Shift’ key breaks CD copy locks. I don’t know if this is worse than the other copy-protection that was defeated by using a magic marker: A Princeton University student has published instructions for disabling the new anti-copying measures being tested on CDs by BMG — and they’re as simple as holding down a computer’s Shift… Continue reading BMG’s CD Copy-Protection Broken Already!
Pop Goes the Weasel…
Pop Pop goes the weasel, the weasel *3X* Pop goes the weasel, `cuz the weasel goes pop [MC Serch] Hip-hop, got turned into hit pop the second a record was number one on the pop charts For those that get on heart that got it`s start in the ghetto Let no one forget about the… Continue reading Pop Goes the Weasel…
Wynton Marsalis on America’s Cultural Bankruptcy
Wynton Marsalis has managed to get himself in the news a lot the last week or so. First he spoke at the National Press Club about “an entire generation of Americans who are culturally ignorant”. Although I have issues with Wynton (see below) he made some excellent points in his speech. Like pointing out that… Continue reading Wynton Marsalis on America’s Cultural Bankruptcy
Cuban Music: Crossing Borders
I just got an email about this upcoming show on BET: CUBAN MUSIC: CROSSING BORDERS JUAN DE MARCOS AND THE AFRO-CUBAN ALL STARS WHAT: Journey with BET into the soul-stirring musical world of Cuba, with the fascinating producer, musical director, performer Juan De Marcos as your guide. WHEN: On BET This Sunday, 1 p.m. On… Continue reading Cuban Music: Crossing Borders
Electronic Music Guide
All you electronic music (such a wide-ranging category) fans should check out Ishkur’s Guide to Electronic Music. This is a very well done guide, with flowcharts detailing the off-shoots of the main genres. And of course each genre has sample songs. (via CapsGetPeeled – reminds me of that old Ice-T song ‘Peel Their Caps Back’..… Continue reading Electronic Music Guide
Top 50 Emcees
I’ve just come across another top MCs/Emcees list. If you thought my top MCs list was controversial, wait until you see theirs. I haven’t even heard of about half of the people on the list. I guess I’m just too damn old to keep up or the voters for this list are just trippin’.
Hip-Hop Group Seeks the Tipping Point
References to The Tipping Point: How Little Things Can Make a Big Difference just keep popping up. Now the legendary Roots Crew are trying to reach the tipping point: Another Roots Album, Another Book Title The Roots have started recording their next LP, tentatively titled “The Tripping Point.” Once again does the title refer to… Continue reading Hip-Hop Group Seeks the Tipping Point
Badu, Badu, Badu… Erykah, that is…
Your girl Erykah Badu’s new album, Worldwide Underground, drops today. Don’t sleep! She’ll also be on 106 & Park tonight. My TiVo’s set, is yours? Don’t say I didn’t warn you.
Pimpin’ Ain’t Easy…
I’m surprised this took so long: This morning at 10 (West Coast time) a coalition of black organizations are stepping up to the task. Led by activist Najee Ali, the coalition is set to launch a national boycott against the energy drink and the stores that carry it. “Nelly is selling out because he only… Continue reading Pimpin’ Ain’t Easy…