Dope article about Afrika Bambaataa from Forbes (CASH RULES)

“I was called the godfather of hip-hop culture last millennium, and I was pushed up and honored and moved into a god status,” he says. “They call me the Amen Ra of universal hip-hop culture this millennium.”

GD – PUT THIS ON THE SYLLABUS

The Washington City Paper (for which I occasionaly contribute web content to) needs to FIRE editor Erik Wemple. The current incident regarding their tasteless headline for the recent Marion Barry scandal illustrates the Erik Wemple isn’t fit to edit a newspaper with weekly distribution of 75,000.

This incident only furthers the disconnects  which plague the City Paper.

I won’t be submitting any further content until he resigns or is fired.

If there’s one thing I know about DC, is once you fuck with the Mayor for life – you gonna get in some trouble…

UPSET THE SETUP.

Via the SEIU blog

Just got my Rock The Bells press pass and set times. Stay tuned for my review for the Washington City Paper music blog – maybe I can find an event planner who can explain these set times to me – main stage, side stage.

Underdog the DJ is back with another mixtape for your MIND! Stay tuned for future releases – I’m excited about the direction he’s taking with these releases and his blog – Well and Good. Look for an UNDERDOG THE DJ X UPSET THE SETUP collaboration soon!

Boom!!! Washington DC Native, Underdog the DJ, has just released his highly anticipated debut mixtape “The Whole Foods Mixtape” today. This mixtape is like know other because it encourages healthy eating and wise ways. You are what you eat so listen to the mixtape and get on your square…Bless. Stay tuned for “the best of Nina Simone” Next Tuesday. Underdog doesn’t stop….A MIXTAPE A WEEK!!!!

Important: (WHEN YOU DOWNLOAD MAKE SURE YOU HAVE THE TRACKS IN ORDER, AS TO GET THE FULL EFFECT OF THE MIX)

DOWNLOAD HERE

Guest appearances from Grap Luva, Common(Sense), DJ Cucumber Slice aka Bobbito, M-1 of Dead Prez, Talib Kweli, Yeshimabet, Ursula Rucker, Mark de Clive Lo, and many more.

DOWNLOAD HERE

Track List Below:

DOWNLOAD HERE

TRACK 1- MARVIN GAYE-IN THIS LIFE
TRACK 2-QUANTIC-SO LONG
TRACK 3-CAHARIMAN OF THE BOARD-DRUM WISE
TRACK 4-DEODATO-SPACELINE
TRACK 5-RECORD WISE-THE UPDATE
TRACK 6-RASPUTENS STASH-COOL
TRACK 7-FIVE DEEZ-BEAT
TRACK 8-FIVE DEEZ-BREAK DOWN
TRACK 9-SLUM VILLAGE- UNRELEASED (LOVE LOOK)
TRACK 10-DOROTHY ASHBY-AFRO HARPING
TRACK 11-SO YOU SAY- INTERLUDE
TRACK 12-MOS DEF- LIVE(QUIET DOG)
TRACK 13-VANS VS. CARS – HOLD ME
TRACK 14-CARL CRAIG- NIGERIAN RAMSHACK
TRACK 16-NINA SIMONE- SUSANNE
TRACK 17-MULATO OF ETHIOPIA- ADIS STEP
TRACK 18-SO YOU SAY- INTERLUDE
TRACK 19-FOOD INC- COMMERCIAL

DOWNLOAD HERE

soul contradict complete whole hole black laugh imagine peace love wack truth honestly fly race time order human obey follow world wrong write right les-(yes) faith-(k(no)ow) escape pretend gansta power law break rules dictate close/clothes name
still stagnant game play safe live forever die young fame people never believe anything
nothing be perfect fast life slow progression move away far 144,000 dollar car insane think infinite boundary box beat beat box

box beat boundary infinite think insane car dollar 144,000 far away move progression slow life fast perfect be nothing anything believe never people (fame) young die forever live safe play game stagnant still name clothes dictate rules break law power gangsta pretend escape no faith yes lies right (right?) wrong world follow obey human order time race fly honestly truth wack peace imagine

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“HealthCare Remix” Discussion on Reform ProgramSEIU International Headquarters
1800 Massachusetts Ave, Washington, DC

Wednesday, July 8th 1 – 2 PM

The Partners

SEIU
Lupus Foundation of America Greater WashingtonThe Hip Hop Caucus

Future of Music Coalition

Upset The Setup

The Panel

Moderator- Dr. L Toni Lewis, President of Committee of Interns & Residents/SEIUPanelist- Ms. Maureen “Ma Dukes” Yancey, The mother of Music Producer J Dilla

Panelist- Mr. Malik “Phife Dawg” Taylor, member of A Tribe Called Quest & Diabetes patient

Panelist- Elizabeth Muniot, Director of Events, Lupus Foundation of America

Panelist- Casey Rae-Hunter, Communications Director, Future of Music Coalition

Panelist- Reverend Lennox Yearwood Jr., President and CEO, Hip Hop Caucus

Panelist- PJ Urquilla, Artist and Writer, Upset The Setup

Event Flow

1pm-
Welcome (Moderator)
Brief overview of why we need healthcare reform
Intro of panelist

1:15-1:30-
Opening remarks from panelist

1:30-1:45-
Continued discussion on healthcare reform
Closing remarks

1:45-2pm-
QandA

2:15-3pm-
Blogger interviews
Video interviews

Santana at Woodstock. 1969

The people of HONDURAS might not have twitter and facebook nor the attention of the MEDIA (NO MICHAEL JACKSON), but that doesn’t mean that the ILLEGAL MILITARY COUP will go unnoticed.

DJ Underdog (Tru Skool/Major) is back with a new mix of Afrobeat flavors. He spins the monthly Black Light Special Afrobeat party at Selam put on by the Lunch Box Theory crew. Tracklisting inside. Download here – z-share link

DJ Underdog has a great nutrition/wellness blog. check him out.

1. Fela Kuti- Ako (K Civ Edit) 12″
2. MAW Fea Wunmi- Ekabo
3. Toure Kunda- Saf Sap
4. Carl Craig- Kilode Remix
5. Erykah Badu & Ziggy Marley- In Love With You (Tony Allen Remix)
6. Tidjani Kone- Djanka Magni
7. Yosaku- Mirandolina
8. Yosaku- Atoa Atoa
9. George Benson- The Ghetto (Brasil RMX)
10. Black President- K Civ
11. Nigerian Stepn Octet- Give Thanks
12. Chin Chin- The Section
13. Osibisa- Music For Gong Gong
14. Goapele & Lagos United- Michael Joseph Jackson Gulla Mix

DJ Wondermike and 2-Tone Jones will be providing the musical canvas for the get down. Genuine for ‘09 indeed… This should be a dope night!

Body Rock Thursday, July 2nd | Napoleon Lounge – 1847 Columbia Rd NW | Washington, DC

FREE | 21+ | Dress Code – Casual but stay Classy DC