Roots Want More

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The deal is already paying dividends — at least theoretically, says drummer Thompson. “The silly thing is, now that we’re on TV, we’re more valuable then ever. But we can’t really cash in on it.” Concert promoters, he says, offer the band 25% more per show than they did a year ago, which breaks down to an average of $55,000, over $44,000 last year. The Late Night commitment forces the group to turn down most requests.

In a gyrating music industry, Thompson is keeping his eyes on other sources of income. He even recently suggested, lightly, that the band might even seek out advertisers: “Maybe the next Roots album will be brought to you by Downy, or Raid roach spray.” Read More

Posted: February 6th, 2010
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Gil Scott-Heron – Me & The Devil

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Been waiting hard for this album.

Posted: February 2nd, 2010
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Now I Realize What Happened…

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So much for your landslide victory, Obama. You got the Jay-man pulling strings.

Posted: January 31st, 2010
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Cam presents: Cousin Bang

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I hope to God this isn’t the trailer for a real movie. Actually…

Can anybody verify this? It has all the makings of a hit- which leads me to believe it’s a one-off spoof (that, and it’s Cam’Ron).

Posted: January 31st, 2010
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The RZA remixes historical art

The Wu-Tang Clan chieftain’s new solo work is a set of limited-edition canvas prints featuring his mugshot plastered over a classic American painting

The RZA's Victory or Death

The RZA’s Victory or Death … soon to be followed by the Mona RZA?

History repeats itself. When Wu-Tang Clan formed in the 1990s, The RZA promised they would totally dominate the hip-hop scene within five years ? and they did, under his draconian leadership.

More than two centuries earlier in December 1776, George Washington’s ragged and hungry continental army had camped, apparently spent, on the Pennsylvania shore of the Delaware river. The American rebels were losing the War of Independence. What could be done? Washington chose a desperate tactic: he led his army in boats across the icy river to attack the British at Trenton. He survived the crossing, won the battle, and gave the revolution new hope and passion.

Victory or death ? and in both cases it was victory… Read the Rest

Posted: January 16th, 2010
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Why do rappers hold their guns sideways?

As police chased Raymond “Ready” Martinez through Times Square on Thursday, the street hustler and aspiring rapper fired two shots, holding the gun sideways “like a character out of a rap video.” According to the New York Post, Martinez’s side grip caused the gun to jam, enabling police to shoot and kill the suspect. What’s the point of holding a gun sideways? … Read the rest

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Posted: January 16th, 2010
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Captain Jones – Space Dawg

I dont remember where this record came from but I like it.  Captian Jones, Beantown Records 1983.

Posted: December 30th, 2009
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Ariza y Su Combo – ‘Manuelita’

This tune is the B-Side to Ariza’s better known ‘El Escorpión’. Hope you enjoy it as much as I do.

Posted: December 30th, 2009
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…oh SNAP

I thought the yo gabba gabba reference from Halloween was as hilarious as we were gonna get. This is on national TV, though.

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Posted: December 20th, 2009
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welcome to bean town

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Ive been hearing this on the radio for weeks now, but surprisingly nothing on youtube… oh well heres a direct dl link for my boston peoples

Ras Beans featuring JP & Oktane – ‘Welcome to Bean Town (Empire State Remix)’

Posted: November 28th, 2009
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