Undeniable Proof
It's another round of bueno blogging, piping hot with a slight dash of chili sauce. New music from Joe, Patrick Wolf, Eve, trailer links for the new film Knocked Up, Collie Buddz, Cam'ron and the new online radio segment, "Cue's Reviews". It's another good bag mix of digital hits from your favorite B-Boy blogger, Laron "Q.Rock639" Cue.
The Word On The Street
Russell Simmons has a few words about the words used in hip-hop. Basically, a lot of rappers really may have to watch what they say. The latest developments in the ongoing story of controversial lyrics in rap has Simmons calling for a voluntary ban on the most offensive words. A Industry Standards committee was also suggested as a way to help curb the commonplace use of abusive words. Click here to read more!
You Can't Say That Anymore - Lorraine Ali/Newsweek
Is Russell Simmons Playing Politics With Hip-Hop? by Alexander Billet
Cleaning Out Rap Sewer - Fort Wayne.com
Jeff Chang and Dave Zirin: Hip-hop generation is fighting misogyny
Cam'ron on 60 Minutes
I'm sure most of you had a chance to watch the YouTube clip of DipSet Don, Cam'ron, on 60 Minutes. The controversy and media attention that it caused had a immediate impact, and Cam'ron offered a apology for some of his words. The story has many legs as it directly connects to the current questions being asked about hip-hop music. The street ethics and codes behind the 'stop snitching' mentality have been brought into the bright glare of mainstream media. Here are some links on the issue
An Intelligent Commentary: Cam'ron on '60 Minutes'-by Wise Intellegent of Poor Righteous Teachers
Rapper Backs Off "Snitching" Comments - TMZ
Black Leaders to Blame for 'Stop Snitchin'' Epidemic Says Rev. Peterson from Christian Newswire
Take Off - Zero G Trip Starting at 3G's!
In case you're still thinking of what to do with that tax refund, you can literally take off and break the rules of gravity. The hottest travel destination spot isn't a sunny beach or neon lit metro skyline. For a unique vacation, you should think about a weightless jaunt into the atmosphere. ABC has a video feature on Zero Gravity Corp.'s amazing program. Check the clip for a sample and stay tuned as I am researching this a bit.
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