Timbo King (ft. William Cooper) - From Babylon To Timbuktu (Official Music Video)

Timbo King (ft. William Cooper) - From Babylon To Timbuktu (Official Music Video)
Nature Sounds presents the video for the title track from his long-awaited solo debut, From Babylon To Timbuktu. Track features Black Market Militia MC William Cooper, back with Timbo for the first time since the Black Market album.

From Babylon To Timbuktu hits stores August 16th, and features RZA, Jr. Reid, R.A. The Rugged Man, Killah Priest, with production by Lil' Fame, Bronze Nazareth, Vinny Idol, and more.
Video Directed By Masar
Nature Sounds Recordings
http://www.youtube.com/user/naturesoundsmusic

Existence is Resistance & Nana Dankwa presents "HIP HOP IS BIGGER than the Occupation"

Existence is Resistance & Nana Dankwa

presents

"HIP HOP IS BIGGER

than

the Occupation"

Direct URL:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PGvP0OREI2E


Existence is Resistance & Nana Dankwa present: "Hip Hop Is Bigger Than The Occupation" - A documentary about a ten day journey of artists traveling through Palestine, teaching and performing Non Violent Resistance through the arts.

The tour included M1 of Dead Prez, Shadia Mansour, Marcel Cartier, Mazzi of Soul Purpose, DJ Vega Benetton, Lowkey, Jody McIntyre and Trinidad, Brandon and Lavie from the South West Youth Collaborative/University of Hip Hop Chicago.

Staying in the heart of Balata Refugee Camp @ the Yafa Cultural Center in Nablus the group witnesses night raids, toured places like Hebron where there are roads for the Arabs and roads for the Jews, they meet families of shaheeds as well as young Palestinians who have been jailed, shot, humiliated, the group visits Bi'lin where they get shot at and tear gassed and experience first hand what it felt like living under occupation.

Screenings:
New York - 6th June 2011
Canada - 12th June 2011
London - TBC
Kenya - TBC

more screenings to be confirmed
For more information email: eir.nyc@gmail.com

Disco Scratch Radio 48 – UK Hip-Hop Legend MC Mell ‘O’ Part 1

Disco Scratch Radio 48 – MC Mell ‘O’ Part 1
In his search the True Perspective of the UK Hip-Hop history, our Brother Waxer has interviewed MC Mell ‘O’, one of the Koolest, Positive and Knowledgable MC's the UK has ever produced.
Disco Scratch Radio on Sensei.FM Here

"The UK has produced some incredible MCs… this small island we call home has had B Boys, Poppers, Lockers, DJs & Writers from a very early era in the development of the UK music scene. The man I spoke with tonight lived through the inception of the UK Hip Hop scene, became actively involved in it RIGHT FROM THE START and continues to represent up til now.
If you don’t know this British rappers heritage, this interview will bring you up to speed… at least in his formative years. The interview is only the first part of this legacy. Mello goes into proper depth with the melting pot of people in Battersea, South London that influenced his career and helped him carve his individual path through the fledgling scene right to present day. Not many MCs can rip up a mic after reppin’ for nearly 30 years! Here’s one that can and do it with depth, professionalism, attitude & knowledge.
I’ll be analysing the interview over the coming week and updating the database to reflect the people, places & subjects covered in this interview. Until then, pour some knowledge into your ear canals, add a couple of spoonfulls of dub, roots, funk & soul into the mix, sprinkle it with rough rhymes, B Boy mentality and fold in staying power, cook for 30 years & you’ll get Mell ‘O’."

Disco Scratch Radio 48 – MC Mell ‘O’ Part 1


More Info, download & more can be found at http://discoscratch.co.uk

Not so long ago MC Mell 'O' did a track with Aroe & The Soundmakers, check out the The Kool Skool interview with them here


http://www.sensei.fm

The Covert FBI War on Tupac (John Potash Lecture Video)

The Covert FBI War on Tupac (John Potash Lecture Video)

From "Alex Constantine's Anti Fascist Encyclopedia link here

Swagger Rap Is Dead Part 3 - Hello Iraq

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http://www.myspace.com/thepeoplesarmy2008



Swaggar Rap Is Dead 2
Swagger Rap Is Dead 1

The Universal Zulu Nation UK Documentary Film Screening 2010 HIP-HOP History Month *Update*

(Left to Right) Shucks One The Idiot, Shaka Zulu Sifu Zhi Boa Aleem, TJ Chill (Zulu Nation Rap Show), Iron Braydz, Legendary UK Film Maker Dick Fontaine (Rocking his original Zulu Pendant), Real South African Zulu, Lady Paulette, Zulu King Dapo & friend


The flyer designed by Shucks One ID

On Wed. 24/11/10 2010 MEE & The Village Productions Intl. in association with Universal ZULU NATION UK presented for HIP HOP History Month 2010: FILM & CABARET ON THE BROADWAY. New and Classic documentary films were screened,
Beat This! "A Hip Hop History" the Legendary New-York Hip-Hop film by Dick Fontaine
Stay Sailing - "The Future of Pirate Radio" a new Documentary discovering the world of Pirate Radio in the UK by Furious (Itch FM/Wilderness Pictures
Out 4 Fame a new UK Graffiti Documentary by cansproductions.com.
Live performaces by Iron Braydz, HKB Finn (from Legendary UK Hip-Hop group Katch22), and a Martial Arts display by Sifu Zhi Boa Aleem (Shaka Zulu), entertained the crowd.


Lovely Lady Paulette building from the ground up!


Beat This! "A Hip Hop History" the Legendary New-York Hip-Hop film by Dick Fontaine The Director came to the Film show, screened the film and answered Questions from the audience

Also, U.K. film maker Menelik Shabazz has screened several of his documentary films, and recently "Burning An Illusion" exploring the rise of U.K. Reggae genre - Lovers Rock.

Check out "The Black Film Society" blog here



On a side note, the Flyer was also invited to feature in The Secret Egypt Exhibition at The Herbert Art Gallery & Museum, an Exhibition looking at popular takes on Ancient Egyptian culture.


The flyer in situ within the Exhibition


http://secretegypt.org.uk

Included in the exhibition is a mummy from the Manchester Museum, a never-before displayed portrait of Queen Nefertiti from the Ashmolean and a granite colossus of Ramesses II. The Herbert will also be re-creating a tomb within the exhibition for visitors to walk through and experience a representation of the journey to the after-life.
Secret Egypt: Unravelling Truth From Myth exhibits at the Herbert Art Gallery & Museum between 11 February and 5 June 2011.
For further information and details on our FREE events, exhibitions, talks and activities or to join the Herbert Art Gallery & Museum’s mailing list, visit www.theherbert.org.

Klashnekoff "Lennnnnnnnox!!!!!" Live @ Plan B in Brixton 15/4/11

The Doctor's Orders present
On The Real
With Special guest
Klashnekoff
Performing live

alongside resident DJs
Spin Doctor (The Doctor’s Orders)
DJ 279 (Choice FM)
Chris P Cuts
& host MC Prankster

10pm - 4am Friday 15th April 2011
@ Plan B, 418 Brixton Road, London SW9 7AY (Brixton Tube)

£6 in advance through ticketweb.co.uk / 0844-477-1000 http://www.ticketweb.co.uk/user/?region=gb_london&query=detail&event=440272
£10 on the night

Since debuting with ‘Dago Mentality’ and ‘The Sagas of Klashnekoff’ back in 2004 this Hackney born MC has been collecting fans on both the underground Hip-Hop scene and on the mainstream (in the shape of The Arctic Monkeys & Pete Doherty) with style of urban documentary delivered with a unique brand of wit and wordplay that is a devastating as his name would suggest. Classic singles like ‘Murda’ and all three of his full length albums, including 2007’s ‘LionheartL Tussle With The Beast’ and last year’s ‘Back To The Sagas’ have been critically acclaimed and it is obvious why this man is now considered a pioneer paving the way for many Hip-Hop & Grime MCs who have followed.

www.thedoctorsorders.com
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THIS WILL BE ILLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL!!!!!!!!!!
Friday 27th May: Just Blaze vs Alchemist @ Plan B
The two legendary producers go head to head in the first of 2 nights in London.
Saturday 28th May: Just Blaze vs Alchemist @ Plan B
The second night of this sound-clash between two Hip-Hop heavyweights.

Ras Kass' "SCENARIO 2012" ft. Planet Asia, Krondon & Phil the Agony (Strong Arm Steady), Mistah FAB, Montage One, Chino XL

Scenario 2012
Ras Kass featuring Planet Asia, Krondon & Phil the Agony (Strong Arm Steady), Mistah FAB, Montage One, Chino XL
Produced By J. Bizness
Directed by Rusty Rayburn
Edited by http://GuerillaPress.net

From ADIDAS, available at http://raskass.bandcamp.com/album/a-d-i-d-a-s


Ras Kass - "Soul On Ice" (1996)

Akala, Lowkey, Saul Williams In Conversation & Akala - Yours and My Children' (Music Video)

Akala, Lowkey, Saul Williams In Conversation Video - Inspiration Season - SB.TV
"What's being rammed down out throats as Hip-Hop, is it challenging power? Or is it serving Power? When the US Government loves the same Rappers that you love, who's interests are those Rappers serving?" - Lowkey talking sense (as usual)

MC Merlin, Tippa Irie, Family and Friends of U.K. Reggae Legend Smiley Culture (R.I.P.) Press Conference (Video)

MC Merlin Cousin of Smiley Culture spoke to the Press and guests
Yesterday more than 200 people attended a press conference at Karibu Education Centre in Brixton, with family, supporters and Community members gave their feelings and more background information on the very strange alledged Suicide Death of Wealthy Reggae Star Smiley Culture in Police Custody. Another Meeting will be organized next Thursday also in Brixton, more details can be found on the excellent Transpontine blog, which is where we found the Press Conference video.



Video streaming by Ustream

Smiley Culture Legend of Saxon Sound Sadly Passes Away Today in Police Raid

Reggae Star Smiley Culture, Legend of Saxon Sound has sadly passed away today, during a police drugs raid on his home. The famous UK Reggae Toaster, originally a member of the Legendary Saxon Sound System, the London based Reggae Sound was famous as a nurturing ground for many of the UKs top early Reggae and Hip-Hop MCs and DJs. Smiley Culture had huge cross over hits with Cockney Translation and Police Officer, both songs dealt with identity, Racism, Police Brutality, and also highlighted the difficulties of the Black Community, in 1980's Thatcher's Britain. Smiley Culture, along with Tippa Irie, Maxi Priest and several other successful UK based Reggae Stars, helped promote modern Caribbean Diaspora culture to the UK, and spread the music to a wider audience. Smiley Culture was also the cousin of MC Merlin, an early UK Recording Hip-Hop MC.


Smiley Culture - Cockney Translation


"We ball out Yow!


While Cockney say OI!"


MC Merlin cousin of Smiley Culture - Born Free


Papa Levi famous UK Saxon DJ


Saxon vs Coxsone — Soundsystem History Live on The Legendary Genesis Radio - Home Of Conscious Music in The UK!

Saxon vs Coxsone — Soundsystem History PART 2

Saxon v Coxsone — Soundsystem History PART 3

Thanks to Wisher Don for the heads up!

Pharoahe Monch "Clap (one day)" Extended Music Video

Clap off!

Pharoahe Monch premieres his first visual from W.A.R. (We Are Rengades) out March 22nd. A 10-minute short film, Pharoahe Monch evokes raw emotions as he brings viewers on a journey of a police raid gone dramatically wrong.

"Clap (one day)" is directed by Terence Nance. Original score by Lion's Share Music Group. Starring Gbenga Akinnagbe (The Wire), Kim Howard & Josiah Small. Fans who buy Pharoahe Monch's W.A.R. album from iTunes will receive the short-film with purchase. Pre-Order at iTunes today:http://bit.ly/hO5DHo

DISTANT RELATIVES "Patience" (Amazing must see video)

DISTANT RELATIVES "Patience"

Directed and shot by: NABIL.com

http://vimeo.com/nabilelderkin/videos

Sick video, although its been rinsed to death on every other blog, its got to go up here! (Now Nas just needs to record some more music with Premo... and AZ.... and Swizz Beats... and Lupe Fiasco)

Jasiri X-tra

Jasiri X-tra

The Kool Skool's Shucks One Interviews Conscious MC Jasiri X

The Kool Skool's Shucks One Interviews Jasiri X

For years now, day by day, the sinister Corporate mentality has infiltrated this revolutionary form of expression. MC's, turned Studio Gangstas spitting the word "N****a" like an adjective, and where the only use for women in the genre is for pouring Champagne on!!!" Recently, however there has been a subtle shift back towards towards the more, Conscious aspect of Hip-Hop culture, and Pittsburgh based MC Jasri X has worked hard to build within that movement, putting him up as a important, fresh voice in the rebirth of Conscious Hip-Hop.

Jasiri X has taken the position of an upright beach-head against the tide of 10% ignorance programming. Being a maverick is not an easy place to be, stuck between a rock and a hard place, Jasiri X is defying the Status quo, refusing the path of the least resistance, standing firm for his beliefs. Jasiri X has gained much attention for his "This Week With Jasiri X", a critical look at the mainstream media and Current Affairs in a Hip-Hop fashion, co-Produced by Paradise Gray aka “the Arkitech” of X-Clan. X-Clan was one of the original Conscious groups, known for blending Funk breaks, with thought provoking rhymes, and Pan-African thought. Jasiri X is also working with Paradise Gray on the Grassroots organization 1Hood with Hip-Hop Activist Davey-D.

Jasiri X is also a vocal supporter, and card carrying member of the Nation Of Islam, sometimes referred to as "The Lost And Found Nation of North America". The N.O.I. has been surrounded by much controversy, though behind the inflammatory headlines, it has undeniably done much to improve the mental, and spiritual state of the African Diaspora worldwide, and has had a enormous influence on the Hip-Hop generation in general.

This industrious MC granted us a few moments of his time to discuss his recent signing to Wandering Worx Music, his many projects, the right wing so-called "Tea Party" movement, his influences, books, Knowledge of Self, Buffoonery in Rap, and the apparent image Assassination of The Black Male in the media. 2011 is guaranteed to be big year for him, and we were grateful to get an idea of the man behind the X, and what makes the modern Conscious MC.

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Shucks One: Ok, lets start with the foundations, what set you on this road, what made you want to use MCing as a way to communicate to the world?

Jasiri X: Gaining Knowledge of self, once that happens you realize the importance of using your talents to uplift and help our community.


Shucks One: Who were the MCs that inspired you as a youth?

Jasiri X: KRS-ONE, Nas, Wu-Tang, Rakim, X-Clan, Slick Rick, Public Enemy, Kool G Rap, Big Daddy Kane, Biggie, A Tribe Called Quest, and Mobb Deep.


Shucks One: Many of the people who visit The Kool Skool are true heads who know their history, and are knowledgeable with more obscure artists. Were there any artists that might be a bit forgotten by time, but had a big impact on you, that people might not be familiar with?

Jasiri X: Great Question! One of my favourite albums of all time was “Slaughterhouse” by Masta Ace, I think it’s a classic but it often gets overlooked.


"Slaughterhouse” by Masta Ace

Shucks One: How would you describe your role in the scene? Are you a “Conscious Rapper”, some MCs have problems with that title as it separates them, are you just an MC?

Jasiri X: I’m definitely a Conscious MC I want to be separated from what passes as Hip-Hop nowadays. I think the term is used very narrowly and you could argue on certain levels MCs like Jay Z and 50 Cent can be classified as conscious.


Shucks One: Elders of the Hip-Hop movement I have interviewed discuss the fact that the original concept of Hip-Hop was the importance of Unity, that everyone was involved in the “party”. Where has that Unity gone? Is it still there, and how are you trying to manifest that in a modern age?

Jasiri X: It’s there on some levels, regionally you have seen artists come together and have national success, but what usually gets in the way is money and shady business practices. We’re definitely trying to bring it back but ironically the most difficult community to find unity in is the so called conscious community.


Paradise Gray aka “the Arkitech”

Shucks One: You have been working with Paradise Grey aka “the Arkitech” of the group X-Clan, how did that come about, and how important is it for you to have a working relationship with the Conscious community?

Jasiri X: I found out he lived in Pittsburgh and it blew my mind, like the Arkitech from X-Clan lives down the street? Finally I got a friend to take me to hi studio a few weeks later we drove to the Millions More Movement together and form a strong bond. From there we started organizing in the community before we started doing music together that came later. I think it’s important to have a working relationship with the Conscious community but equally as important to have working relationship with the hood.

Shucks One: How important is it for you to use this art form as a vehicle of change, or at least a forum of discussion.

Jasiri X: It’s why I do music. To do it for any other reason is vanity.


Real Gangstas by Jasiri X

Shucks One: In your song “Real Gangstas”, you point out that we are bombarded by “Hollywood Gangsters”, Rappers throwing up Gang signs and the eons of Gangster characters in films. In your opinion is that by design?

Jasiri X: Absolutely, one a simple level sex and violence sells. On another level the prison industrial complex is the biggest business in America so to make criminal behaviour cool guarantees a full house and more money.

Shucks One: Humans are incredible beings, and are capable of many ways to express our positive aspects. To some people it feels like much of modern popular culture is geared towards only expressing and promoting our lowest attributes, Lust, Violence, Greed and Ego. Do you have any thoughts on that?

Jasiri X: I agree 100%! Everyday we’re being dumbed down by the mainstream so people only seem to think on those low levels. Sadly most people don’t even read anymore. So unless someone teaches you how to express yourself on a higher level how will you learn?


Silent Night (Do Rappers Watch the News?) By Jasiri X

Shucks One: I have been observing recently how many of the “Golden Era” Conscious MCs are becoming more “Thugged Out”, and have toned down their upright message. You get the impression that as the culture digressed in the early 90’s to “40’s & Timbo Music”, then just all out “Gang Set Rappers” and the recent “Swagger Rap” styles, that the Golden Era MCs feel they are trying to find a position to play. I have heard some say they have moved on, or don’t want to be “Party Wreckers”, meaning they are always appear to be the bearers of bad news almost. Is that a cop out in your opinion, or, just a fact of life?

Jasiri X: Both, it’s a cop out because it shows that they never truly believed the message they were presenting in the first place, but the reality is it’s a music business and there is no pension for these rappers. So some are just trying to feed they’re families.

Shucks One: A lot of people are asking where has the fun and intellect gone in Hip-Hop? You watch videos by these middle aged Ice Grilling Platinum Rappers, waving pixilated automatic weapons in their out of town Mansions, filling the trunks of their super cars with duffle bags of freshly minted bank notes and the blatant devolutionary role of women in the culture. What is the purpose of all of this on the grander scale of things? Are you concerned of the effect that this is having on the image of African American men not just in the US, but world wide?

Jasiri X: Of course I think it’s purposeful to use black man as the scapegoat for this falling economy and society. Also to keep the prisons packed because they make so much money from incarcerating our people. Lastly it keeps the black man from never learning his true self and power as the Original Man, Maker, Owner, Cream of the Planet Earth, God of the Universe.


This Week With Jasiri X

Shucks One: One of the things about how you market your music is the utilization of the self-sufficient use of tools of YouTube, etc.
You are particularly famous the weekly online Hip-Hop news program “This Week with Jasiri X”. How did that idea start and how has the feedback been for that project?

Jasiri X: It started because we wanted to first come out with a new song each week, but being an artist with a message we wanted to touch on relevant topics. Secondly we saw how these right wing media outlets were spinning the news to fit their narrative and we thought we can do the same thing accept show the truth. The feedback has been incredible and it definitely has grown much bigger than we ever imagined.


Shucks One: At a time when many artists are trying to become “independent”, you have just signed a deal with Wandering Worx Music. What are you hopeful that the Record Label can do for you, that you can’t already do for yourself through the independent route?

Jasiri X: I hope they can introduce me to a wider audience especially being they are based in Canada. Plus my album is a lot different from the videos I’ve been doing so it will be interesting to see the response to it.

Shucks One: Obviously like many MCs you do sometimes ride over popular rhythms, but you also have a back catalogue of your own music, who does your impressive beats?

Jasiri X: I have been blessed with some great producer. Rel!g!on is one, he produced my album and is part owner of Wandering Worx. Cynick Lethal produced my most popular videos “What if the Tea Party was Black?” and “Republican Woman” also King Sym who did a majority of Season 2 and a few tracks on Season 3 including are Season Premiere, “The Only Color That Matters in Green”.


Palin Packin'

Shucks One: Your new song and video “Republican Woman” is hilarious! You have been openly critical of the “Tea Party Movement” in the past, how much of this “Movement” is down to racial fear of President Obama and scapegoating, and how much of it is manufactured descent, and if so who benefits?

Jasiri X: I think all of it is manufactured because it’s so well funded by billionaires like the Koch Brothers, who are using these foolish people to push policies that enable them to keep more of their money. It benefits these huge corporations who are making record profits at the expense of the poor people of the earth.


"Revelationz 1"by REL!G!ON

Shucks One: You featured on the producers REL!G!ON album entitled Revelationz 1, which is an excellent album and has a collection of progressive heavy weights like NY Oil, Chuck D (Public Enemy), Planet Asia, Moka Only and others. How did you hook up with REL!G!ON, and do you plan to work with him in the future?

Jasiri X: I was introduced to him by NYOIL. He would email me beats and I would turn them around pretty quickly. He liked quality of my songs and my work ethic so he said let’s do an album, the result is “Ascension” which should drop on Wandering Worx in 2011.


Shucks One: Who would be your dream top 5 Producers you would like to work with?

Jasiri X:
1. DJ Premier
2. Kanye West
3. Just Blaze
4. DJ Toomp
5. Jake One

Shucks One: What about your top 5 MCs you would like to do a collabo with?

Jasiri X:
1. Nas
2. KRS-One
3. Raekwon
4. Immortal Technique
5. Lauryn Hill


Shucks One: I watch a lot of so-called “Knowledge DVDs”, that is documentaries from the conscious angle, but read books from all genres History, Metaphysical, Conscious etc. I was personally concerned when recently someone said in their lecture “I’m doing this knowledge, I’m watching these DVDs”, as in, that is the be all and end all of seeking knowledge. What would you say is the importance of reading books, not just as an MC, but as someone seeking Knowledge of Self?

Jasiri X: You can’t truly gain knowledge of self without reading. Plus I encourage all MCs to read because words are our weapons and the more words you know the better rhyme you can write.


Shucks One: If you could suggest 5 books that your fans should read, what would they be and why?

Jasiri X:

1. Message to the Blackman- Elijah Muhammad has produced some of the greatest leaders we’ve known.


2. The Isis Papers- Dr. Frances Cress Welsing breaks down racism and hidden symbols, you’ll never see the world the same.


3. Dark Alliance –Gary Webb shows how the US government sold crack cocaine to fund an illegal war.


4. The 48 Laws of Power. by Robert Greene and Joost Elffers –helps to see how through deception the powers that be stay in power.


5. In The Name of Allah: A History of Clarence 13X and the Five Percenters - great history lesson by Wakeel Allah.


5a. Rich Dad, Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki and Sharon Lechter - best book on money I’ve ever read and I majored in Economics.


"JUST A MINSTREL" by JASIRI X Ft. Isada Tariq and Living Proofe.

Shucks One: In your video “Just A Minstrel” you have a snippet of Bamboozeled by Spike Lee. That is an amazing movie, since that movies release, it was almost ignored, and he has almost disappeared. How easy is it for the Major Label system to bury more enlightened, and challenging ideas? As an underground artist, how concerned is it for you that its difficult to reach a wider audience with your art?

Jasiri X: It’s harder now because with Youtube, Facebook and Twitter they don’t have the same amount of control over who hears what. The best way to not be buried by a major label is not to sign with one lol. It’s more difficult to reach a wider audience for me because I don’t have a million dollar budget. That’s why sites like yours are so important to my success.

Shucks One: Maaaaan! T-Pain and Sean Hannity???!!!! That is crazy! Actually painful would be a better way to explain it. For those people who might not be familiar with who Sean Hannity is, can you explain who he is, and why did you feature that clip in the “Just A Minstrel” video?

Jasiri X: Sean Hannity is one of the biggest haters of President Obama and a right wing racist. He has a show on Fox News where he parrots the republican talking points and hates on any black man that has an intelligent opinion.

Shucks One: I have talked to many in the older generations of Hip-Hop, they have discussed the problem that now when you are critical of anyone, or anything in Rap culture you are being a “hater” or suggest that you are jealous of other peoples success. How would you respond to that? Are modern successful Rappers beyond criticism, or does it more express a shift in how we measure modern success?

Jasiri X: I think when people say “You’re a Hater” it means they can’t rationally argue against the truth you’ve spoken. Sadly we do live in a time where we put money over art so if something makes money we feel like if its criticized it because the person is jealous because they’re not making as much. It shows how much the art has been commercialized.


"American History X" By Jasiri X

Shucks One: In your song Universal Ruler, you say; "I wear my X proudly, was lost but God found me", you allude to your receiving of an “X”, and are a very vocal representer of The Nation Of Islam. For you what is the significance of your X, and for those reading this who are not aware of its attributes, what does it mean?

Jasiri X: The significance to me is it represents a body of knowledge that saved my life and totally raised my understanding of the world around me. That’s why my logo is an X with an eye in the middle because getting my X opened my eyes. For those that don’t know it represents the unknown. We don’t know who our ancestors were because they were stolen and made slaves. Their names were taken from them, so when we come into the Nation we learn our last names are those given to our ancestors by the slave master. They’re not our names so we take the X to say our real names are unknown.

Shucks One: How does your role in the N.O.I. fit in with your music? Is it complimentary, or are there challenges, how has your music been received within the Mosque?

Jasiri X: It’s definitely complementary; I don’t know any other spiritual leader that sees Hip-Hop in its proper context other than the Honorable Minister Louis Farrakhan. Wise people see the influence of Hip-Hop and how it can be used as a tool to free the minds of our people.


Minister Louise Farrakhan at the annual N.O.I. Saviour's Day

Shucks One: Obviously in the past there were many rappers sampling Minister Farrakhan and professing the N.O.I., but not so much anymore. In fact you are probably the only N.O.I. MC I can think of at the moment. Why do you feel MCs you see at Savior’s Day and other events not more vocal about their affiliation in their music?

Jasiri X: Real Talk some rappers believe that declaring their affiliation with the Nation of Islam will hurt their career and in my experience that’s simply not the case. I think some get scared and think that if they say they’re with the Nation they’ll lose their white fan base, but I’ve never had an issue with it. I’d be a punk if I was afraid to stand with the the Honorable Minister Louis Farrakhan, when he saved my life.

Shucks One: You appear to be so busy making music, videos etc, how do you find time to fit in your normal life, and is there any advice you could give to up and coming artists?

Jasiri X: I’ve been getting better at managing my time but I would say to any up and coming artist that if you want success in any field your gonna have to be willing to sacrifice time to do that.

Shucks One: When we see the release of “Ascension” the new Jasiri X album and what can we expect?

Jasiri X: Great production and lyricism. Real Hip-Hop!


X Lives

Shucks One: Where do you see yourself in a year from now?

Jasiri X: Hopefully doing the same thing I’m doing now but with a wider audience.


Websites etc:
http://jasirix.com
http://twitter.com/jasiri_x
http://facebook.com/jasirix
http://www.youtube.com/user/jasirix

http://www.myspace.com/jasirix



Many thanks to Big DO for putting us on the Jasiri X. Please check out THE BEST HIP-HOP BLOG hands down purehip-hop.blogspot.com

Calling All Hip-Hoppers! Please Donate Art Materials, B-Boy Breaks CDs, DVDs, Hip-Hop & Knowledge Books To Breakdance Project Uganda!!!

Breakdance Project Uganda - Poitive Hip-Hop Culture in action

Breakdance Project Uganda is a Ugandan based project which uses breakdance (and other elements of hiphop) for positive social change. It was started up in February 2006. The project has since been giving free classes in Kampala at Sharing Youth Centre in Nsambya every Monday and Wednesday from 5pm-8.30pm. Classes are free of charge for everyone.

Bouncing Cats Trailer from Bouncing Cats on Vimeo.

Bouncing Cats is the inspiring story of one man's attempt to create a better life for the children of Uganda using the unlikely tool of hip-hop with a focus on b-boy culture and breakdance. The film features narration by Common and interviews with Will.I.Am, and K'Naan.


Breakdance Project Uganda
The project has also done workshops and classes with H.E.A.L.S. in Gulu, FDNC (Foundation for Development of Needy Communities) in Mbale, MS Uganda, DSW, Naguru Remand Home (juvenile prison), Kinship Orphanage in Gganda, street & ghetto children, different local & international schools in Kampala etc…

Breakdance Project Uganda from Jon Smith on Vimeo.

The aims of this project are to empower and positively inspire the youth and children through breakdance plus other elements of hiphop by:

-bridging the gap between Northern Uganda & the other regions of Uganda.
-bridging the gap between the advantaged & disadvantaged.
-bridging the gap between illiterates & literates.
-resolving tribal, religious & racial conflicts.
-building people's self-esteem.
-promoting interaction between local & international dancers
-creating employment for people who want to dance as a career, but can't afford to pay for dance classes.

Now what can you do? Please Please Donate any decent Art Materials, B-Boy Breaks CDs, DVDs, Hip-Hop & Knowledge Books To Breakdance Project Uganda. For the address and any other details please get in touch with Dave Vets: graffitidave@gmail.com or bpu.getinvolved@yahoo.com

Contact Abramz Tekya (founder and director) for more information about the project or booking the dancers for workshops and shows. Tel: (+256) 0712-816617
Email: breakdanceuganda@yahoo.com or tekyabra@yahoo.com

www.myspace.com/breakdanceprojectuganda
www.youtube.com/abramzt

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UK Hip-Hop artist IRON BRAYDZ has worked with Rza (Wu-Tang), M1 (Dead Prez), Immortal Technique, and Public Enemy. His Website is Launched TODAY!!!!

For a Free Download of his Album "The Devil May Cry" go to
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The Universal Zulu Nation UK Present A Documentary Film Screening & Live Music Event For HIP-HOP History Month Wed. 24/11/10 2010

Flyer designed by Shucks One ID/UZN

MEE & The Village Productions Intl. in association with ZULU NATION UK present for HIP HOP History Month 2010: FILM & CABARET ON THE BROADWAY

The night will showcase Exclusive Preview screenings of Films past, present and forthcoming, including some must see documentaries and shorts. The film will also feature Question & Answer sessions by the Directors of:

Beat This! "A Hip Hop History" the Legendary New-York Hip-Hop film by Dick Fontaine

Stay Sailing - "The Future of Pirate Radio" a new Documentary discovering the world of Pirate Radio in the UK by Furious (Itch FM/Wilderness Pictures

Out 4 Fame a new UK Graffiti Documentary by cansproductions.com

Stay Sailing "The Future of Pirate Radio"
Trailer from never before seen film about the future of pirate radio in the UK in the digital age. The film will be screened by Furious (Itch FM/Wilderness Pictures) on the night.

Featuring live performances with:

Iron Braydz

HKB Finn (from Legendary UK Hip-Hop group Katch22)

Natural Eloquence Trailer from HKB FiNN on Vimeo.

UNIVERSAL ZULU NATION (UK Chapter)
*Peace - Love - Unity & Havin' Fun*
*Knowledge - Wisdom - Understanding*
*Freedom - Justice - Equality*

NOVEMBER IS HIP HOP HISTORY MONTH

November is Hip Hop History Month. The official birthday of Hip Hop is November 12th 1974. The official birthday of the Universal Zulu Nation is November 12th 1973 and there will be international events celebrating 36 years of Hip Hop and 37 years of the Universal Zulu Nation founded by the Godfather of Hip Hop Afrika Bambaataa.



To contribute The Universal ZULU NATION UK Chapter will be presenting courtesy of MEE & The Village Productions Intl. the monthly film showcase event: FILM & CABARET ON THE BROADWAY.


On Wednesday 24th November 2010 at The Heritage Inn, 301 Cricklewood Broadway. NW2 6PG. Map here
Doors open at 7.30pm SHARP!
Early bird tickets £7 and then £10 after 8.30pm on the night.

This event will celebrate the 5 elements of Hip Hop: DJing; MCing; B-Boying (Breakdancing); Graffiti Art; and KNOWLEDGE.
The night will be hosted by the lovely Lady Paulette (MEE & The Village Prod Intl) and Zulu Nation Rap Show radio DJ’s TJ Chill and Zulu King Echo


Lady Paulette (MEE & The Village Prod Intl)

The night will include poetry, film and music performances from Lady Paulette (MEE & The Village Prod Intl), Iron Braydz, Phrenzy, Furious (Itch FM/Wilderness Pictures), Cans Productions, HKB Finn (Katch22) and more.

There will also be special contributions from Zulu Nation member’s Jda Kut, Shucks One The Idiot; Sifu Zhi Boa Aleem (Shaka Zulu); TJ Chill and very special guest!


Iron Braydz - Golden Legacy

For further details contact: Paulette Harris-German Mobile: +44(0)7958 288 438 Email:Mee_villageproductions@yahoo.co.uk

This is a positive Universal Zulu Nation Community building event. come and support!
www.zulunation.co.uk


Zulu Family Unity! Sensei.fm, Invincible Armour, Imperial Steps & Iron Braydz building!
Check out how the recent Universal Zulu Nation/Sensei.fm event at The Social went click here

Iron Braydz on youtube
Iron Braydz on www.reverbnation.com
HKB Finn.com
LIN-TON BUDDHIST ASSOCIATION for P.E.A.C.E.
Wilderness Pictures
cansproductions.com

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