Archive for August, 2008
Saturday, August 30th, 2008
Is going to college still worth the price? With the economy in a rut and a rise in prices for energy and basic needs putting a squeeze on the average American, can we even afford to send our kids to expensive schools anymore?
The debate over whether to send your kids ...
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Saturday, August 30th, 2008
This week's version of the Saturday Mix features some music videos that have been sitting in my inbox all week.
Here's a new politically and socially charged video from Timid for "Let Freedom Ring". Timid basically goes in on the entire world for being fucked up on this one. Props to ...
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Saturday, August 30th, 2008
New video from Distrakt for "Fire Escape". Interesting concept here that is somewhat reminiscent of Jeru's Can't Stop The Prophet video only with a futuristic twist.
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Saturday, August 30th, 2008
For those of you who missed Barack Obama's speech at the Democratic National Convention on Thursday, shame on you for missing a truly historic moment. Not only is Barack Obama the first African-American presidential nominee, but he's also exactly the type of person that this country needs as President. We ...
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Saturday, August 30th, 2008
Reks and Skyzoo discuss the dilemma facing inner city youth. Put you energy into something that doesn't pay a lot right away (like rapping or school) or head to the corner.
Whayback
Reks - The One (Video)
Reks - Say Goodnight (Video)
Reks w/Termanology & Krumb Snatcha - Big Dreamers Lawtown Remix (Video)
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Saturday, August 30th, 2008
Happy Labor Day! As we approach the end of summer nostalgia steps in....Remember the time growing up when you were ashamed to shop for shoes at places like Payless Shoe Source? I do! If you are as much into fashion as I am you felt that shopping at Payless for ...
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Thursday, August 28th, 2008
Despite the fact that the Yankees pulled one out against the Red Sox this afternoon, 3-2, the likelihood of the team making the playoffs for the 14th straight season is slim to none after losing two out of three to Boston in a series that many felt the Yanks had to ...
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Thursday, August 28th, 2008
The Boston area continues to pump out classic hip-hop. Here's the latest video from Statik Selektah featuring Cassidy, Saigon and Termanology, "To The Top (Stick To The Script)".
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Thursday, August 28th, 2008
The East Coast Avengers go at Fox News' Bill O'Reilly hard on this track which is aptly titled "Kill Bill O'Reilly". The song is dope...but I liked Nas' approach better. Bill O'Reilly is the master of spin. Making a video that talks about killing him in multiple ways is only ...
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Thursday, August 28th, 2008
The month of August saw the release of albums from two of LA's finest. The old, Ice Cube, dropped Raw Footage and the new, The Game, released the highly anticipated L.A.X.
Here's the original LA classic "Straight Outta Compton" from N.W.A.
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