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Why is public option for the health care reform plan being debated?

2009-10-10T17:01:00.002-04:00

VOICE YOUR OPINION & WEIGH IN!!@import url('http://css.helium.com/css/widget.css'); HeliumDo you support a public option for the health care reform plan being debated?

Sly Fox On Obama

2008-09-15T23:06:00.003-04:00

To all those who pay attention to the news itself and not just Nas Lyrics, this your proof. No offense to Nas in fact, I thank him for putting this type of biased BS out there once again. Watch this clip I found on youtube.com and we can see where FOX and other news stories distort things to serve as a means to get ratings and viewers by any means needed. Watch, listen, and take note, then get

Los Angeles County is Taken to Task

2007-10-01T20:20:00.000-04:00

Los Angeles County is Taken to TaskAMW !.e. Talent: Dj Single HandedOct. 1 2007I have written several stories about concerts featuring rap artists getting cancelled by venue management due to "offensive music," "security hazards," and other prejudice-driven reasons. I now have the pleasure of writing about one of these firms being taken to task.Los Angeles County has been hit with an $800,000

Rev. Yearwood: Another Victim of Democracy

2007-09-14T20:29:00.000-04:00

Rev. Yearwood: Another Victim of DemocracyAMW !.e. Talent: Single HandedSept. 15, 2007On Monday, September 10, the current version of “democracy” in this great country of ours scored another point by breaking the legs of and arresting a voice of peace.A Congressional hearing on Capitol Hill took place, and one of the attendees was Rev. Lennox Yearwood, the president of the Hip Hop Caucus.

The Most Disgusting and Embarrassing Beef of All Time

2007-08-24T23:23:00.000-04:00

The Most Disgusting and Embarrassing Beef of All TimeAMW !.e. Talent: Andrea M. WhiteAugust 15, 2007A few weeks ago I wrote and article expressing my admiration for rapper David Banner and the work that he has done and is currently doing for the youth in his Mississippi hometown. And although I do not wish to retract that statement, I do wish that I had known about the statements made between the

Rock the Vote….Somewhere Else

2007-08-20T23:39:00.000-04:00

Rock the Vote….Somewhere ElseAMW !.e. Talent: DJ Single HandedAugust 15, 2007As much as I can’t stand continually writing about this issue, I feel a responsibility to keep on bringing it up since something has to be done about it. Another rapper has caused a show to be cancelled because of a “blanket condemnation of hip-hop” (words used by author of The Hip Hop Generation Bakari Kitwana on a

Wyclef Jean – Back for Another Carnival

2007-08-15T23:12:00.000-04:00

Wyclef Jean – Back for Another CarnivalAMW !.e. Talent: DJ Single HandedAugust 15, 2007Look who’s dropping an album during an era where a lack of creativity equals immense popularity and radio and video play. That’s right, folks….one of the most creative and musically talented envelope-pushers on the planet: Wyclef Jean.The Haitian-born rapper/singer/songwriter/producer/ambassador to Haiti/

The Wu, A Beatles Son, and a Chili Pepper?

2007-08-14T23:28:00.000-04:00

The Wu, A Beatles Son, and a Chili Pepper?Andrea M. WhiteAugust 15, 2007It’s hard to say if Beatles guitarist, George Harrison is looking down upon this with a slight grin of fatherly pride or if he’s rolling over in his grave, but it looks like his one-and-only son, Dhani Harrison has teamed up with the Wu Tang Clan to play acoustic guitar on the classic Beatles remake of “While My Guitar Gently

Pop, Goes the Timbaland!?

2007-08-08T22:36:00.000-04:00

Pop, Goes the Timbaland!?AMW !.e. Talent: Single HandedAugust 8, 2007Rap and R&B producer Timbaland is shifting his musical direction due to his present dissatisfaction with the state of the game. He told music-centric website Gigwise that he was “ready to throw in the towel.” While that was easily misinterpreted as a call to retirement, he will instead take a break from his genres of choice to

Rap Music is Lousy – What a Ludacris Statement!

2007-08-07T22:13:00.000-04:00

Rap Music is Lousy – What a Ludacris Statement!AMW !.e. Talent: Single HandedAugust, 7 2007I am absolutely thrilled to death about writing another article about a concerned citizen protesting a rap artist’s appearance at a concert (insert sarcasm here).Ludacris is the latest rapper to be denounced due to his appearance at the Muzikfest concert in Bethlehem, PA on Saturday, August 4th. ArtsQuest,

David Banner – The Philanthropist

2007-08-04T23:26:00.000-04:00

David Banner – The Philanthropist AMW !.e. Talent: Andrea M. WhiteAugust 1, 2007 Whether its the drama of Usher’s on-again/off-again engagement, the Mike Vick dog fighting controversy, or the competition for attention from Lindsey, Paris or Nicole, it seems like today’s young stars are competing constantly for negative press attention. This summer alone, there has been more than enough negative

The Magic of a Civil Rights Award winner

2007-08-02T10:53:00.000-04:00

Magic Johnson – Civil Rights AwardAMW !.e. Talent: Andrea M. WhiteAugust 2, 2007On July 24, Magic Johnson was named as a recipient of the National Civil Rights Museum Freedom Award. The museum holds this event each fall in honor of individuals who are significant contributors in civil rights and are future leaders for the fight for human rights. Individuals who have received the Freedom Award

50 Gets Pushed Back to the Future

2007-07-20T22:02:00.000-04:00

50 Cent’s New Album Gets Pushed Back to the Future- An editorialAMW !.e. Talent: DJ single HandedJuly 20, 2007Fans of the infamous marketing and money machine known as rapper 50 Cent will have to wait just a little bit longer (again) for the release of his new album. Originally scheduled for a Labor Day release, the album entitled Curtis is now being pushed back a week due to the holiday weekend

Black British Music Crisis

2007-07-19T21:56:00.000-04:00

Black British Music CrisisAMW !.e. Talent: Andrea WhiteJuly 19, 2007There seems to be an interesting debate stewing after the live showing of the Concert for Diana held in Wembley Stadium in Northwest London, in honor of Princess Diana who passed in a tragic accident ten years ago. The concert given by her two sons, William and Harry, had over 20 live performers, half of these coming from the

Miss Jones: Literary Genius or Tired Tell-All??

2007-07-17T10:38:00.000-04:00

Miss Jones: Literary Genius or Tired Tell-AllAMW !.e. Talent: Andrea M. WhiteJuly 15, 2007On the threads and throughout internet chat rooms there is a fine line where women stand either, defending or blasting this new, somewhat disturbing, somewhat intriguing trend of urban tell-all books. Amidst the literary tales of Carrine Stephans and her disturbingly romantic accounts of sex and pain with

Still Crazy (Legs) After All These Years

2007-07-15T21:38:00.000-04:00

Rock Steady Crew – Still Crazy (Legs) After All These YearsAMW !.e Talent: DJ Single HandedJuly 15, 2006I love when I get the chance to write about what’s right in hip-hop instead of expressing my laundry list of what’s wrong with it. This month’s anniversary celebration of the Rock Steady Crew is my opportunity to do just that.Three decades after its inception, the crew of “true school” hip-hop

Speak On It, Mr. Cosby, Speak On It!

2007-07-10T21:09:00.000-04:00

Speak On It, Mr. Cosby, Speak On It!AMW !.e. Talent: DJ Single HandedJuly 2, 2007The iconic actor/comedian/advocate Bill Cosby has been extremely vocal about his dissatisfaction with the happenings in Philadelphia’s urban communities. He can often be found serving biting criticisms of the city’s residents, citing lack of responsibility on the part of parents and all community members as the

Freeman to Play Mandela!!!

2007-07-10T20:47:00.000-04:00

Freeman to Play Mandela – Yess!!!AMW !.e. Talent: Andrea M. WhiteJuly 2, 2007Man, this HAS to be the most perfect casting role of all time. Oscar winner (and frankly one of the stars of one of my most favorite movies, Shawshank Redemption), Morgan Freeman will portray Nelson Mandela in a feature film, “The Human Factor,” based on a book of the same title written by John Carlin. Freeman’s

Busta Rhymes Leads the New School Once Again

2007-07-10T20:03:00.000-04:00

Busta Rhymes Leads the New School Once AgainAMW !.e. Talent: Dj single handedJuly 1, 2007Longevity in hip-hop is not something that artists can expect these days. The shelf-lives of rappers and songs have hit an extreme, attention deficit-induced low. There must be a prevalent “cash in now with a catchy single and then get the hell out” mentality, because there’s no other explanation for the

Lil Wayne; our newest Reality Internet TV Star?

2007-07-10T19:41:00.000-04:00

Lil Wayne; our newest Reality Internet TV StarAMW !.e. Talent: Andrea M. WhiteJuly 2, 2007I have to admit I am almost impressed with the promotion and marketing exploits of rapper Lil Wayne. As if we can’t get enough of him on just about every remix or guest star appearance on someone’s album, Lil Wayne continues to prove he can be ground-breaking at any level. According to Billboard.com, Wayne

Stop dem Merda Music!?

2007-06-21T16:57:00.000-04:00

Stop Murder Music CampaignAMW !.e.: Andrea M. WhiteJune 15, 2007Though we have all sang and partied to many reggae lyrics over the years, I don’t believe we have maintained a true understanding of what some of the widely popular songs were really stating and the affect they would carry in years to come. Songs like Buju’s “Boom Bye Bye - rude boy nah promote no nasty man, dem ah fi dead" and

First Black Formula 1 Winner Lewis Hamilton

2007-06-21T13:46:00.000-04:00

First Black Formula 1 Winner Lewis HamiltonAMW !.e. Talent: Andrea M. WhiteJune 15, 2007Yes we need to know this, not only because it’s important but this is a billion dollar industry that not enough African-Americans have their hands in. Okay, no I don’t watch NASCAR or Formula One racing, but I always find it fascinating when I hear the President of Operations for Dale Earnhardt Inc., African

Thank Heaven for the Reverend!

2007-06-16T11:39:00.000-04:00

Thank Heaven for the Reverend!AMW !.e. Talent: Dj Single HandedJune 16, 2007Positivity being promoted over the airwaves owned by big corporations is not something you see very often. On the surface, the hi-jinks and hilarity are the main highlights of the primetime MTV reality series Run’s House, starring Joseph “Reverend Run” Simmons of the pioneering rap group Run DMC and his family. However,

Canibus is Back?

2007-06-15T12:57:00.000-04:00

Canibus is Back and Ready to Rhyme…’Til the Meter Says 9-9-9-9AMW i.e. Talent: DJ single Handed]June 15, 2007The man who was supposed to be hip-hop’s lyrical savior and flew off the radar just as quickly as he arrived is back again with another offering. Canibus’ new album, For Whom the Beat Tolls, has been released through 101 Distribution and his own imprint, Mic Club Music.According to

Nickelodeon Hero keeps making strong moves

2007-06-04T10:21:00.000-04:00

Cannon Takes Home Cannes Film Festival HonorAMW i.e. Talent: Andrea M. WhiteJune 1, 2007It seems as if our little Nickelodeon Hero keeps making strong moves throughout the industry. One of the four events of the Cannes Film Festival, STUDIO Magazine/Chopard Revelation Awards, presented Cannon with the highly recognizable and prestigious "Breakthrough Actor of the Year Award" for his

Lyrics as Evidence in a Courtroom?

2007-06-01T10:46:00.000-04:00

Lyrics as Evidence in a Courtroom?June 1, 2007AMW i.e. Talent: DJ single HandedEarlier this month, Allhiphop.com reported on a multi-million dollar civil lawsuit filed against “This is Why I’m Hot” rapper Mims. A young woman named Marquita Blair filed suit when Mims failed to show up for a scheduled concert after receiving a $2,500 down payment from her to go towards his appearance that night.

Bush Officially Recognizes Black Music Month

2007-06-01T10:12:00.000-04:00

George B Officially Recognizes Black Music MonthAMW !.e. Talent: Andrea M. WhiteJune 1, 2007We have breaking news...This just in (haven’t you always wanted to say that), President George W. Bush has just released a proclamation announcing that the month of June will now and forever more be recognized and acknowledged by the country as Black Music Month. Yes, I know what you are thinking, all the

Ms. Carter Receives Early Mothers Day Gift

2007-05-16T13:34:00.000-04:00

Ms. Carter Receives Early Mothers Day GiftMay 15, 2007AMW !.e. Talent: Andrea M. WhiteAlthough Mothers Day is a few days past, this story is a great sentiment for one of hip-hop’s moms. Gloria Carter, the mother of Shawn “Jay Z” Carter was honored three days before Mothers Day by the New York City Council with a proclamation for her “outstanding contributions to the community.”Ms. Carter heads

Hip-Hop Can Do No Right...

2007-05-16T13:27:00.000-04:00

Hip-Hop Can Do No RightMay 15th, 2007AMW !.e. Talent: DJ Single HandedThe stigma attached to hip-hop and its artists has gotten in the way of rappers giving back to the community. The celebrity basketball fundraiser which was supposed to take place in Stamford, CT is the most recent example of this phenomenon. The reason for its cancellation: D-Block member Jadakiss was scheduled to make an

Nelly Gone Global?

2007-05-15T12:42:00.000-04:00

Nelly Gone Global?May 15, 2007AMW !.e. Talent: Andrea M. WhiteThe question goes through my head, “Is this a monumental move for Nelly” or “Is homeboy setting us back like 100 years with this mess”; any way you look at it Nelly is going Global. The St. Louis native has inked a deal to distribute his Pimp Juice Energy Drink, Apple Bottoms and Vokal Clothing brands through the continent of Africa.

Hip-Hop Cleans Up Its Act – At What Cost?

2007-05-15T12:31:00.000-04:00

Hip-Hop Cleans Up Its Act – At What Cost?May 15th, 2007AMW!.e. Talent: DJ Single HandedThe recurring theme in the hip-hop community today is a “cleanup” of sorts. The call to eliminate explicit, misogynistic, and otherwise degrading lyrics from rap songs has been heard loud and clear. Def Jam Records founder and owner Russell Simmons, an extremely influential voice in hip-hop, has made known

2007-05-07T18:14:00.000-04:00

Dr. Cornell West – The New Face of Hip-Hop?AMWie. Talent: Andrea M. WhiteApril 7, 2007Every now and then in the hip-hop grave of poppin, snappin, and lip-gloss, a breath of fresh air eases its way into the corpse of our cd players, and respires life into an industry that desperately needs reviving. Well, one of the most intellectual and inspirational scholars of this century has joined the

HSAN is Taking Back Responsibility

2007-05-01T18:08:00.000-04:00

HSAN is Taking Back ResponsibilityAMW i.e. Talent: Andrea M. WhiteApril 1, 2007Perhaps we should call it “The Imus Effect,” weeks following the notoriously controversial and racially insensitive comments from the famous shock-jock; the African-American community has taken notice and action. There has been a tremendous amount of dialog, locally and nationally regarding African-American

Hip-Hop: From the Perspective of a Disgruntled Employee

2007-04-23T13:00:00.000-04:00

Hip-Hop: From the Perspective of a Disgruntled EmployeeAn Industry Editorial by: DJ Single HandedApril 22, 2007Call me a hip-hop disciple who loves it with all my heart and soul and feels completely disconnected from it right now.I have been a DJ for eight years and still continue to do so. I was an MC in a former life. I had killer lyrics for days, and my flow was killer as well (although for

Young Alumni :: Spring Fling Weekend

2007-04-18T18:15:00.000-04:00

CALLING ALL UNIVERSITY YOUNG ALUMNI & FRIENDS.......If you attended the 2006 Young Alumni Homecoming Weekend then you know how live it can get!Amerikaz Most Wanted !nteractive Ent. and STAY HOSTIN ENT. Bring to you another one of those Memorable Weekends! This Spring Fling Weekend 2007 join us as we party, skate, reminisce, and most importantly enjoy ourselves the way the Temple Alumni always do

2007-04-18T14:25:00.000-04:00

The Trojans Recruit RomeoAMW !.e. Talent: Andrea M. WhiteApril 16, 2007Lil Romeo is Ballllin! As awkward as it is, we have gotten use to seeing basketball players trying to pursue rap careers, but in this strange twist of fate, we are glad to see young Romeo following in the footsteps of his dad and coach, Master P, to begin his NCAA career at the University of Southern California. Lil Romeo –

Usher Raymond and Liz Claiborne Make Deal

2007-04-18T13:38:00.000-04:00

Usher Raymond and Liz Claiborne Make DealAMW !.e. Talent: Andrea M. WhiteApril 16, 2007Usher, R&B’s favorite son, has sealed a multi-million dollar deal with Liz Claiborne to introduce his new line of fragrances for men and women. The new fragrance is set for release this fall, along with an Usher clothing line that is also in the works. The Broadway star, singer, actor and now fashion icon

We real cool

2007-04-12T18:31:00.000-04:00

We Real Cool?AMW !.e. Talent: Matt DonStop to think some time on how things of the past seem to represent themselves in the present. I wanted to share a simple poem that holds true today. from 1959 till today, it is relevant and in a scary way seems to reflect hip-hop culture and it's current course. what do you think of when your hear this?WE REAL COOL BY: Gwendolyn Brooks