Friday, March 7, 2014
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Thursday, March 6, 2014
Annie Set For A Christmas Day Release
The remix version of the classic movie "Annie" will star Jamie Fox as Will Stacks, the billionaire New York mayoral candidate who, after bumping into Annie played by Quvenzhané Wallis on the streets of Harlem, takes her in to up the profile of his campaign, and , with the most spectacular twist out EVER, is the orphan whose cheery, sunny, optimistic disposition works overtime to win over Mr. Stacks’ icy heart.
Here is the trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nrxc8rS2W2E&feature=youtube_gdata_player
On This Date In Black History : Dred Scott Decision
Dred Scott was the name of an African-American slave. He was taken by his master, an officer in the U.S. Army, from the slave state of Missouri to the free state of Illinois and then to the free territory of Wisconsin. He lived on free soil for a long period of time. When the Army ordered his master to go back to Missouri, he took Scott with him back to that slave state, where his master died. In 1846, Scott was helped by Abolitionist (anti-slavery) lawyers to sue for his freedom in court, claiming he should be free since he had lived on free soil for a long time.
The case went all the way to the United States Supreme Court. The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, Roger B. Taney, was a former slave owner from Maryland. In March of 1857, Scott lost the decision as seven out of nine Justices on the Supreme Court declared no slave or descendant of a slave could be a U.S. citizen, or ever had been a U.S. citizen. As a non-citizen, the court stated, Scott had no rights and could not sue in a Federal Court and must remain a slave. At that time there were nearly 4 million slaves in America. The court's ruling affected the status of every enslaved and free African-American in the United States. The ruling served to turn back the clock concerning the rights of African-Americans, ignoring the fact that black men in five of the original States had been full voting citizens dating back to the Declaration of Independence in 1776. The Supreme Court also ruled that Congress could not stop slavery in the newly emerging territories and declared the Missouri Compromise of 1820 to be unconstitutional.
The Missouri Compromise prohibited slavery north of the parallel 36°30´ in the Louisiana Purchase. The Court declared it violated the Fifth Amendment of the Constitution which prohibits Congress from depriving persons of their property without due process of law. Anti-slavery leaders in the North cited the controversial Supreme Court decision as evidence that Southerners wanted to extend slavery throughout the nation and ultimately rule the nation itself. Southerners approved the Dred Scott decision believing Congress had no right to prohibit slavery in the territories. Abraham Lincoln reacted with disgust to the ruling and was spurred into political action, publicly speaking out against it. Overall, the Dred Scott decision had the effect of widening the political and social gap between North and South and took the nation closer to the brink of Civil War.
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Tuesday, March 4, 2014
Depression in African American Males
Goddess Jones and her two panelist which includes Marcus Hummings, Psy.D and Dr. Jerome Lisk contributors to Healthy Black Men, will discuss the stigma in the Black community that depression in men is a suppressed matter that typically goes untreated, which possibly leads to drug use and other detrimental health issues.
Although 12% of African-Americans males and White males suffer from depression respectively, less than 6% of African-Americans will receive mental health treatment. In addition, one in four African-Americans are uninsured, compared to 16% of the U.S. population overall.
According to the report released by the Office of the Surgeon General, depression is likely a key factor in a 233 percent increase in suicide in African-Americans males aged 10-14 from 1980 to 1995. Suicide was also the third leading cause of death for African-Americans in 2003.
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Sunday, March 2, 2014
Tonight @8pm est TLJE w/ Goddess Jones Presents Poet Of The Month Series With Special Guest Poet/Author Malik Al Nasir www.tenacityradio.com
Poet of The Month Of March Malik Al Nasir will share his story and poetic talent on the show.
Malik Al Nasir is a British author and poet, born in Liverpool, England in 1966 to a Welsh mother and a Guyanese father. He grew up partly with his family in Liverpool and after the tragic paralysis of his father, he was taken into local authority care.
He successfully sued the government for neglect, racism and physical abuse whilst in their care and received a public apology from Liverpool's Lord Mayor. Malik is the author of the book Ordinary Guy under his previous name Mark T. Watson and is the founder and Chief Executive of UK publishing house Fore-Word Press. This book is a combination of poetry and explanatory prose that spans a period of 10 years. The book includes "Malik's Mode" - A foreword by Jalal Mansur Nuriddin of the Last Poets. It was written in tribute to Gil Scott-Heron. and contains 33 poems along with illustrations and explanatory prose. Malik also featured in a documentary film about his poetry along with Gil Scott-Heron, The Last Poets and Benjamin Zephaniah. The film is called Word Up - From Ghetto to Mecca and features commentary and performance poetry. The DVD is due for release in the UK in 2008 by Fore-Word Press. The film was produced by Shirani Sabaratnam, former BBC and Channel 4 Producer. Malik is currently researching the life of Andrew Watson (b. 1857, d. unknown) who was the first Black footballer in history -and one of the architects of the game of soccer as we know it today - for inclusion in a book about the life of Watson who came from Guyana in 1860 and ended up captaining Scotland in the 1880s Al Nasir is a Poet, Music Producer, and Student of the late great Gil Scott Heron & "Lightnin' Rod" Jalal Nuriddi of The Last Poets. Malik also featured in a documentary film about his poetry along with Gil Scott Heron, The Last Poets and Benjamin Zephaniah. The film is called Word Up - From Ghetto to Mecca and features commentary on Malik's work and performance poetry by Malik. Fore-Word Press exclusively screened the film, (which was produced by UKTV's commissioning editor Shirani Sabaratnam, former BBC and Channel 4 producer) at Phoenix Cinema Leicester UK as part of the 2011 Black History Month events, which Leicester City Council [2] branded a tribute to the late Gil Scott Heron. Malik also wrote and produced two albums of his poetry and songs, Rhythms of the Diaspora Vol. 1 & 2, featuring Gil Scott-Heron, The Last Poets, LL Cool J, Stanley Clarke, Swiss Chris, Rod Youngs, Larry McDonald, and Ms Marie Labropolus. The albums were recorded at Sarm Studios in Readding, Mercredi 9 Studios in Paris and Wyclef Jean's Platinum Sound Recording Studios in New York. Mixed by Serge Tsai and mastered by Chris Gehringer at Sterling Sound New York. Malik is currently researching the life of Andrew Watson (boen 1857, d. unknown) who was the first Black footballer in history - and one of the architects of the game of soccer as it is known today - for inclusion in a book about the life of Watson, who came from Guyana in 1860 and ended up captaining Scotland in the 1880s. [1] In 2006 Malik co-founded Dubai-based production company MediaCPR and its record label MCPR Music. Conceptually MediaCPR wanted to develop clean content in mainstream music that could entertain listeners without being offensive or explicit. In this context, Malik along with a team of music producers pioneered a new genre of music which they called "Drum Fusion". The idea was to unite traditional rhythms with contemporary song arrangements and apply positive lyrical content to produce a new style of music which could be applied to any genre. The drum fusion formula involves developing a full organic sound composition derived exclusively from the use of drum, percussion, the human voice and natural sounds such as wind, rain, running water etc. The first album to hit the streets using the drum fusion formulae is that of Jamacan master percussionist Larry McDonald . The album is entitled Drumquestra . The concept was developed collaboratively between Malik Al Nasir, who is the executive producer, Larry McDonald himself who wanted to showcase his 50-year recording career as a percussionist working with everyone from Bob Marley to Taj Mahal and also by producer Sidney Mills from Grammy Award winning Reggae band Steel Pulse. Lenny B did a dub-dance remix of one of the tracks off the album called Set the Children Free. The original album version was recorded with Grammy winner Toots & the Maytals The dance remix by Lenny B demonstrates the versatility of Larry's music and how the "Drum Fusion" formula (which Lenny B also worked to), can cross genre's and be totally relevant to the young, as well as the old traditionalists. Malik Al Nasir was also co-writer on two tracks off the album Drumquestra "Peace of Mind" (Which Malik also co-produced with Sidney Mills featuring Shaza) and [3] "Crime Or Music" [2] [3] Featuring veteran SKA legend Stranger Cole and Reggae drummer Sly Dunbar. Additional percussion on this track was provided by STICKY THOMPSON of The Wailers and Bongo Herman. In 2010, Malik Al Nasir graduated with an MA in New Media Production from Liverpool Screen School (A faculty of Liverpool John Moores University); as his thesis piece he created a web based multimedia software program for genealogical family tree building, called Ancestory . The software allows for the building of interactive multimedia family trees, that can be shared over social networks and authored by the public. Ancestory is probably the first interactive multimedia family tree builder, with social network integration. Malik also holds a BA Hon's. In Geography & Soiology from Liverpool Hope University and a PgDip in Applied Social Research from The University of Liverpool. Upon news of the death of his mentor Gil Scott Heron In May 2011 Malik Al Nasir flew to New York to attend the funeral services [4] and performed a tribute at 2013 Liverpool International Music festival in honor of Gil Scott-Heron. The band included Malik Al Nasir, Orphy Robinson, Rod Youngs, Mohammed Nazam, Paislie Reid, Shaza Tiago Coimbra and engineer Tom Parker. Malik is a social commentator and has periodically participated in news items on issues relating to refugees, social exclusion, BBC News asylum seekers in the UK, social unrest social unrest in Liverpool [4] and racism In 2013 Malik was asked along with Fore-Word Press to produce a live show of the iconic first ever Rap Album "Hustlers Convention " at the Jazz Cafe in Camden North London. The event was to be filmed for the making of a film by Director Mike Todd of Riverhorse in Manchester UK. The executive producer of the film is Public Enemy's Chuck D. The Hustlers Convention live event is sponsored by Charly Records who re-issuesd a special limited edition of the original vinyl album, to commemorate both 40 years of "The Hustlers Convention " and 40 Years of Charly Records. Malik was the Associate Producer of the film. Malik's band Malik & the O.G's featuring Cleveland Watkiss, Orphy Robinson, Rod Youngs & Tony Remy supported Jalal and The Jazz Warriors International Collective at The Hustlers Convection Live at the Jazz cafe London in 2014.
Friday March 21st @4pm est UK Mc/Producer Apex Zero Will Join Hip Hop Today Red Radio
Don't miss this dope conversation with UK Mc/Producer Apex Zero about his music, his music influences and the history of hip hop in the UK.
West London’s Apex Zero has come a long road to emerge as one of the most impressive new artists in the burgeoning UK hip hop scene today, as he gets set to release his debut solo album “Reality Provoking Liberation” on 28th October 2013. The emcee & producer, also one half of the city’s First and Last crew, started as a young teenager in the UK’s garage scene. However it was when introduced to the music of artists such as Dead Prez, Tupac, Wu Tang, Immortal Technique, Nas, Pharoahe Monch, and fellow English artists Skinnyman and Klashnekoff, that he felt a stronger connection to the ethos of what these artists had to say, and to quote the classic ATCQ album, was hooked on hip hop’s “Beats, Rhymes & Life”. With fellow First and Last member OMeza Omniscient, they became regulars on the live circuit, first of all as fans, but by connecting with the artists at these shows they became involved as performers. Still in his late teens, Apex appeared at the renowned End of the Weak and Speaker’s Corner events where he’d rub shoulders with many of the city’s finest emcees.
This allowed him to build with members of Caxton Press and Triple Darkness among others, relationships which remain strong to this day. These performances culminated in his appearance at the World EOW finals in Berlin in 2010. The essence of Apex Zero as a hip hop artist is reflected in his studious approach. As an emcee, he learned from the greats and developed his own identity and style. In his production, he has allowed his eclectic listening tastes ranging from John Coltrane, Massive Attack, Rage Against the Machine, Motown, Dub and Roots reggae to blend with his hip hop influences. While studying the musical greats, and in some measure because of them, he took to the books to learn more on historical figures Malcolm X, Marcus Garvey and Huey Newton, and studied socialist philosophy, politics and African history. In effect, hip hop instilled the desire to self educate. That self education is now at the core of Apex Zero’s philosophy, hip hop his creative extension.
Prior to 2010, First and Last released a series of mixtapes which saw them work with producers Nickel (Lowkey & Logic), Craze & Hoax (Emeli Sande, Giggs), perform with Akala, Lowkey, Dubbledge & Kyza and appear on compilations alongside Terra Firma, Kashmere, Foreign Beggars and M9. With their stock rising, they formed a new group The Pantheonz of Zenn-la with Seapa, The Aurahkel and Yellow King. Their reputation for hardcore rhymes and shows soon began to spread. It’s a trademark delivery style which has stuck with Apex Zero ever since, fierce and powerful rhymes with intelligent wordplay and subject matter. The new album follows last year’s debut solo mixtape “The Pulse of the Awakening”. Almost entirely self produced, it features Triple Darkness’ newest member Iron Braydz, Hasan Salaam, Amy True of Caxton Press, Invincible Armour (Zulu Nation / DMC) and of course First and Last’s OMeza Omniscient. The self described “Neo-hardcore Tru Skool Hip Hop Emcee” has produced a remarkable first album. It retains the underlying themes of social and political issues over beats which act as a rollercoaster ride to match the emotions. Witness the full-on sensory attack of tracks “Absolute Zero” and “Spray The Roof, the chilled reflection of “Obtain Bearing”, and the groove laden “A Meeting of Continents”. It acknowledges both the need to express the artist’s thoughts and the need to entertain.
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Tuesday March 4th @8pm est TLJE w/ Goddess Jones guest on will be R&B Artist AvaNu
Avanu returns to TLJE With Goddess Jones(www.tenacityradio.com) to discuss his new album entitled "Sex Love and Other Shit Vol 1."
In a single parent household growing up in Bankhead, GA was far from easy for Avanu, youngest of 3. His mother wanted to keep him from being a product of his environment so she would put him in after school programs. He played tennis, was in honor chorus and also performing arts.
Avanu never knew his biological father but Morris L Owens Sr managed to call him just 2 weeks before his death. He was only 12 years of age when he saw his dad for the first time, in the casket. Not knowing how to cope with the issue he began to write, later turning these emotions into songs. His brother began to mentor him, teaching him how to manipulate words and phrases.
At 14, his mother felt it'll be best if he moved to Decatur, GA with his grandparents. During this time he began recording and singing publically in the cafeteria at lunch. Now with his debut album (LOVE MAKES HEARTS BREAK) crushing the charts, the 26 year old hopes to make an impact with his second coming album (iAM: AvaNu). "I have witnessed a lot in my life but with the right up bringing I survived. Its so easy to do wrong especially when there isn't any structure. The industry needs someone who has that painful background but will not abuse the success and that's me, Avanu."
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