Monthly Archives: July, 2009
The Reel Critic – 5-11 Review: Funny People
I’m an Apatow fan. Reggie Ponder and I discuss film frequently…and we ALWAYS get into long dialogues over images, stereotypes and all things film. We agree alot – and we … Continue reading
See Film: In Prison All My Life
I have an active mind -and in my lifetime I have been”active” in other ways. There are many things this blog post should say, but I know the ledge real … Continue reading
Back of the Bus/Africa Hot Interviews : Bilal
In addition to being one of my favorite DJS AND vocalists…Africa Hot is one of the best at digging deep during his interviews with the great and notable. Enjoy the … Continue reading
Yaw EPK performance montage Video by sub.verse.studios. – MySpace Video
Introducing….Yaw In his own words… ABOUT YAW I know there is a piece of me that is connected in some way to the past. Oftentimes, after I’ve created what I … Continue reading
Going Green with Phillip Morris
I’ve been watching this kid for years…he is one of the dopest emcees Chicago knows and a sweet pea to boot. Those who know around these parts in Chicago – … Continue reading
The Indie Grinder: Room 11 with Africa Hot and H2O Soul
Friends, Colleagues, Critics and Music Lovers, I’m not kidding then I say to you that a Room 11 show is a good time. The live set is full of fine … Continue reading
Excerpt: Ballad of a Real Black Girl
There is a certain level of anxiety at what’s about to happen next – but I have a story to tell… These things I have seen/done/felt… But I stand as … Continue reading
The Reel Critic 5-11 Review: The Hurt Locker
@thereelcritic has been raving about this film… Let’s see what the 511 is…
On the Eve of Little Dragon in Chicago
I think it was Asia D from Allegra Dolores who put us on to Little Dragon… We IM or text as a crew throughout the day, this and that, and … Continue reading
mikeflo: D.O.A. (The Black Power Version)
You don’t need an intro do you? http://www.mikeflomusic.com if you wanna read something. STEAL THIS MUSIC! D.O.A. (DEATH OF AMERIKKKA / THEBLACKPOWEREDITION) FEAT. MIKEFLO
The Indie Grinder: Cherisse Scott – Red Kiva Chicago
So we’ve all been drowning in this lifeless, soul-less cesspool of music for a good long while now and if you’re like me, you are always dying for a peek … Continue reading
Shoot the Messenger…
David Shuster goes to bat for Malia Obama (yeah… the kids are under attack now) You don’t go after the kids… you don’t go after the kids… even if they’re … Continue reading
YouMedia: An inside look
See what YouMedia and Youth can make happen… This shawty is COLD… peep the song at the end of the video. And here’s that dude Brother Mike in a freestyle … Continue reading
Change Agents: YouMedia Chicago
YouMedia Project for Teens A Project for Teens presented by Chicago Public Library in partnership with the University of Chicago’s Digital Youth Network with generous funding from the MacArthur Foundation … Continue reading
