Stevie Wonder tributes Michael Jackson during a live performance in Kansas City

Wish I would have been there!

My Hero Ain't Molest Them Bitch Ass Kids: Phonte's teary-eyed tribute to The King | written by Phonte

Very well written and I agree a 100%!
Here is what Phonte of Little Brother & The Foreign Exchange wrote about all the false accusations tha surrounded Michael Jackson's life and it sounds like he did his research.

My Hero Ain't Molest Them Bitch Ass Kids: Phonte's teary-eyed tribute to The King
I haven't been compelled to blog in a long time.

In an era where everybody is twittering and text-messaging their lives away, a well-thought out essay that extends past 140 characters is quickly becoming a thing of the past.

But when our universe lost its brightest star on June 25, 2009, I felt a deep, overwhelming sadness that I haven't experienced in many years and I felt moved to say....something.

My hero, Michael Joseph Jackson, is dead.

Honestly I'm still trying to process it, almost like the loss of a much-loved family member. I mean, hell, to many of us Michael WAS family. Much like Nike, or Coca-Cola, or McDonalds, Michael Jackson wasn't so much a person as he was a living, breathing, American institution; a ubiquitous force that has seemingly existed forever and one that we couldn't imagine a world without. Seeing Michael onstage was less like watching a musician perform and more akin to witnessing a magician at work.

But contrary to his otherworldly stage presence and magical aura, the man we called The King of Pop proved to be a mere mortal. And now my hero, Michael Joseph Jackson, is dead.

What isn't dead, unfortunately, is the cloud of false accusations, unsubstantiated rumors, myths, slander, and outright lies that surround his life and his legacy. The greatest myth regarding Michael Jackson is that he was a pedophile who preyed on young children.

It is my belief now, just as it was 16 years ago, that the charges brought against Michael during his 1993 sexual abuse case were false. The allegations made by Jordan Chandler (the accuser) and his father Evan Chandler always seemed suspect to me for a few reasons:

1. Ask the average parent whether they'd want justice or money for their abused child and more than likely they'd say justice, if for no other reason than to protect their child (and other children) from a future attack. The fact that Evan Chandler was willing to essentially let Michael off the hook for a few million (reportedly 2-3), made their case seem like a well-orchestrated extortion attempt. In regards to the case, Evan was later caught on tape saying, "If I go through with this, I win big time. There's no way I lose. I will get everything I want and they will be destroyed forever...Michael's career will be over." Notice that homeboy ain't mention jack shit about his son. So much for being a concerned father...

2. Generally when victims of abuse come out with allegations against someone, other victims come forward to corroborate their story (i.e. the Catholic Church scandal, where a few parties came forward and it later led to thousands).

Very rarely do child molesters stop at just one kid, or even two for that matter. An alleged pedophile with only two accusers is kinda like an alleged serial killer with only one body. Or an alleged sneaker addict with only two pairs of Jordans in his closet. It just doesn't make any logical sense, nor does it coincide with the recurring psychological characteristics of most people who fall into those categories.

In the case of Michael Jackson vs. the Chandler family, not a single corroborating witness could be found to help prosecute the case and after raids were conducted on several of Jackson's homes, no hard evidence of sexual abuse was gathered.

Michael later settled the Chandler case out of court, not as an admission of guilt, but at the behest of his lawyers and financial advisors who warned him that a criminal trial could cost him millions of dollars in legal fees, as well as the loss of hundreds of millions in touring and endorsement revenue. With the Chandler case finally over, Michael continued to tour and released his greatest hits package “HIStory” in 1995. Ten years later though, he would face another trial that, in my opinion, would be the one to literally and figuratively, kill him.

Martin Bashir’s heinous, Machiavellian documentary “Living With Michael Jackson” aired in 2003. It was in this documentary that Mike (albeit foolishly) talked about his fondness for sharing his bed with children, and was seen holding hands with a young boy. Shortly afterwards the young boy from the documentary, 13 year-old Gavin Arvizo (a cancer survivor who had all his medical bills paid for by Michael), accused him of sexual abuse.

When Mike’s case against Arvizo hit airwaves in 2005, I must admit that I had my doubts. Much like the Chris Rock joke, I too shook my head in disbelief and said “ANOTHER kid!?! Mike, what the fuck?!! How could you be THAT stupid?!?!” As the case unraveled though, the financial motivations of the accuser’s family became much more apparent.

Similar to the Chandler case from ‘93, the prosecution couldn’t produce any credible witnesses to corroborate Arvizo’s testimony against Michael. Many of the prosecution’s witnesses were either former employees of Michael who had financial disputes with him, or had criminal convictions themselves. Arvizo’s testimony contradicted previous statements he’d made to officials saying that nothing ever took place between him and Michael, and Arvizo’s mother Janet Arvizo, an eccentric woman with a prior conviction for welfare fraud, single-handedly killed the case with her flippant remarks on the witness stand and overall bizarre courtroom behavior.

Actor Macaulay Culkin came forward in Michael’s defense and testified that no inappropriate behavior ever took place during their many times together, as did many other associates who had spent time at Neverland. Ultimately, Michael emerged from the Arvizo case with a Not Guilty verdict on all counts, but it proved to be a pyrrhic victory. The damage was already done. In the court of popular opinion, The King of Pop was an unrepentant child molestor.

When defending Michael Jackson against his detractors, I am often asked if I would let one of my sons sleep over at his house. The answer is no. Shit, I wouldn't let my sons sleep over at YOUR house. But that doesn't make you a pedophile, it just makes me a concerned and protective dad who doesn’t leave his kids around people I personally don’t know well enough to trust.

When it came to children, the only thing Michael was guilty of in my opinion, was naivete. While cuddling in the bed with children isn't technically illegal, it does violate several social norms; norms that a man who dresses funny, lives at an amusement park and refers to himself as “Peter Pan” would certainly pay a higher price for breaking. When I hear the tales of Michael laying in bed with those children, watching movies, tickling, and engaging in general horseplay, it sounds less like the work of a pedophile and more like the actions of a man trying to experience a childhood he never had.

During his investigation for the Arvizo trial, Michael was examined by Dr. Stan Katz, a clinical psychologist who concluded that Michael didn’t fit the profile of a pedophile but instead that of a regressed 10 year old, an analysis which I agree with wholeheartedly. I mean after all, only a person with the simple, unsuspecting mind of a child could truly believe they could sleep in the same bed as their pre-pubescent buddies and not pay a price for it.

Still, the most saddening myth surrounding Michael’s life is that he was ashamed to be Black. During the mid 80’s, in the midst of his ever-changing skin complexion and facial features, popular opinion in the Black community was that Mike was a sellout. This was an opinion that would unfortunately haunt him for the rest of his life, but a closer look reveals quite the opposite.

As echoed by my man Scorpeze of the house music duo Windimoto in his excellent blog, Michael Jackson never tried to disown or separate himself from his Blackness at any point in his career. In fact, he was probably the most openly pro-Black pop entertainer of his time. Michael Jackson ashamed to be Black? I mean, this was the same guy who:

-portrayed Black people as kings and queens in ancient Egypt ("Remember the Time" video)
-called Tommy Mottola (his then label boss) a devil and a racist
-sang "white man's gotta make a change" live on the Grammies in '88
-sang about a beautiful African woman in "Liberian Girl"
-featured an African chant at the end of "Wanna Be Startin Somethin"
-donated over $25 million to the United Negro College Fund
-sang "I ain't scared of no sheets" in "Black or White" and upped the ante by morphing into a BLACK PANTHER at the video's end
-wrote a song called "They Don't Really Care About Us," with a Spike Lee-directed video that featured prisoners raising the Black power fist
-uhhh “We Are The World” and USA for Africa, anyone?

What about this man wasn’t Black enough? Was it his battle with vitiligo and how it caused skin discoloration? Was it his excessive facial surgeries, due I’m sure in no small part to the teasing and ridicule he faced about his looks as a teenager?

Why did we turn our collective backs on a man who always reminded us that he never forgot who he was, or more importantly, whose he was?

This essay is my plea to all people who consider themselves a fan of Michael Jackson, but especially to Black people: Don't let them talk about our Brother. Don’t let his naysayers convict him of crimes that were never proven. Don't let people reduce the memory of one of our greatest heroes to that of a weird guy who wore a shiny glove and molested little boys.

When Elvis Presley died, did the media remember him as an overweight, drug-abusing racist who dated a 14 year-old, or was he eulogized as The King of Rock and Roll?

When Woody Allen dies, do you think the media will focus on the controversy behind him marrying his own stepdaughter, or on the films "Annie Hall" and "Manhattan" and how great they were? (Ditto for Jerry Lee Lewis, the rock and roll pioneer who married his 13-year old cousin.)

When people accuse Michael of being a pedophile or a child molester, ask them to provide hard evidence. Ask them to provide an opinion rooted in fact, rather than one based on gossip, hearsay, and conjecture. Chances are, they won't be able to. The Black community has done a great disservice in not reciprocating the love that Michael Jackson showed us when he was alive. The least we can do in honoring his death is ensure that his legacy is remembered properly for future generations.

Was Michael Jackson a weirdo? Of course he was a weirdo.

But maybe if you had been in the public eye since you were 7, had grown ass women throwing themselves at you since you were 13, suffered physical abuse at the hands of your father, watched your father and older brothers engage in sex with groupies on tour as a child, were called "Big Nose" and "ugly" by both family members AND fans, developed a skin disease that took away the one thing you repeatedly expressed your pride for, and spent the last half of your life as the most famous person on Earth, you'd probably be a bit of a weirdo too.

I am not attempting to paint Michael Jackson as a saint, as no man ever lives up to such a lofty title. But to me, the phrase “no good deed goes unpunished” seems to sum up Michael Jackson’s life more than ever.

Why would people try to tear down a man who constantly used his power, money, and influence to help others?

Why would people express such disgust and contempt for a man who constantly sang of love and peace, and used his talent to entertain, uplift, and inspire millions?

Tell em that its human nature, I suppose...

Rest in Peace, Brother Michael. I love and miss you dearly.

Phonte

(Via www.myspace.com/phontigallo)

About: Bill Withers

I think it's good to know more about these great artists from the past. Bill Withers is one of them.


Bill Withers in 1971, playing "Ain't No Sunshine"




I enjoy to watch the drummer play!




Bill Withers Interview

Download: Drake "Think Good Thoughts" feat. Phonte & Elzhi (prod. by 9th Wonder)

Drake "Think Good Thoughts" Feat. Phonte & Elzhi (prod. by 9th Wonder)
- download

(Via Moovmnt.com)

Tribute to the King of Pop Mixtape by Cookin' Soul

Tribute to the King of Pop Mixtape by Cookin' Soul - download
Definitely worth downloading!
Thanks to DJ Kasper for sharing!

Links:
www.cookinsoul.com
www.myspace.com/cookinsoul

The Roots & Erykah Badu paying tribute to Michael Jackson.

The Roots & Erykah Badu paying tribute to Michael Jackson.
http://www.zshare.net/audio/61977854b333d9bf



(Via @MOOVMENT & @punchdouble | Twitter)

My tribute to MJ

I woke up this morning and felt like producing a beat. I currently stay in Finland and haven't managed to bring my studio with me yet. I'm glad I took some of the sample repertoire and cubase with me... here is what I did. MJ R.I.P

MJ tribute | First time in a year I touch the boards... MJ made me do it by Mishoo The Drumkit

Dwele MJ tribute! (Updated)

Check out THE man,.. Dwele with his MJ tribute. Dwele is one of the most underrated cats in the music industry. He's among my top five singer & producer. Here is his tribute to Michael Jackson.
(Via Dj Houseshoes on Twitter)



"ish talk" with Black Milk, T3 and Dwele's friends discussing what rap song they wish they would have made. One of his friends says that Rakim wrote Fresh Prince's "Summertime". Some say it was Mc Juice >> Not testified. Two songs I wish I would have produced is "Don't stop 'til you get enough" by Michael Jackson & produced Quince Jones and "Runnin" by The Pharcyde produced by Jay Dee.



Links:
www.twitter.com/THEREALDWELE
www.dwele.com
www.dwele.net/
www.myspace.com/dwele

He will always be remembered!

His last release.. "One more chance"


Michael Jackson - R.I.P

Best Album of the year!?!

I can't wait to cop Mos Def's new Album "The Ecstatic". I can already say that this is going to be the best "Album" of the year from what I heard on YouTube and on his MySpace page. Definitely worth buying the CD for the car & the Vinyl!


Mos Def - "Casa Bey" - The Ecstatic - 6.9.09


Links:
www.myspace.com/mosdef
www.mosdef.com

RIP MICHAEL JACKSON

I got drunk just because of this ... WE LEARNED SO MUCH FROM YOU MAN!
RIP!

Download: Blitz The Ambassador "Something to believe"

Nice, one .. Blitz the Ambassador will release his "Stereotype" Album on the 4th of August. Check out the promo video & download "something to believe".



Blitz the Ambassador "Something to believe" with the Embassy Ensemble
- download (Via okayplayer.com)

Download: 50 cent "War angel EP" + I'll do anything Video

Here is something for my dudes who are fans of Fifty and for the djs. I dig some of his work and especially like some of the beats since he works together with great producers such as Scott Storch, Dr. Dre, Jake One and Dj Hi Tek (Reflection Eternal).


50 Cent "War Angel EP" - download (Via 2dopeboyz.com)

Video: Reflection Eternal "Back Again" feat. Res

Reflection Eternal was, is and will always be one of my favorite artist duo in rap music. I bet some of you still listen to their first record (Train of Thought) once in a while and those who are not familiar with the name, sure heard one of their songs in the club.

Talib Kweli + Hi Tek-Reflection Eternal -Back Again-Vid Premiere


Reflection Eternal "Move Something" (Train of Thought LP 2000)


Reflection Eternal "The Blast" (Train of Thought LP 2000)

Sports: How to jump rope!

Believe it or not, jumping rope is definately a great work out and it takes immense strength, endurance, focus, and patience. Check out how boxer Floyd Mayweather jr aka "pretty boy Floyd" does his work out with the rope. :P

Download: Elaquent "In Colour Vol 3" (Dirtiest loops)

Elaquent hailing from Toronto, Canada who is one of my favorite producers out there, released his Album "In Colour Vol 3" today. Make sure you download "In Colour Vol 3" now!



Elaquent "In Colour Vol 3" - download
www.myspace.com/elaquenthiphop

Elaquent also produced "All for one" off my current release "Born in the Land of a Thousand Hills" - check out www.mishoothedrumkit.com for free download

Download: Wale & 9th Wonder "Back to the Feature" Mixtape

Wale & 9th Wonder "Back to the Feature" Mixtape - download
Definitely worth downloading!

(Via 2dopeboyz.com)

Video: Lily Allen "Fuck You" (unrated)

Here is Lily Allen's new video for "Fuck you" off her "It’s Not Me, It’s You" release.
I like the digital post-production in the video.

Download: GoldieLocks "Fuckabout" (with Mark Pritchard)

Here is a track for you dubstep fans out there.
GoldieLocks "Fuckabout" produced by Mark Pritchard - download

(Via moovmnt)

Download: Reggie B "A few steps forward"

Here is a great joint for you funky dj's out there!
Reggie B "A few steps forward" produced by Saadiq (Platinum Pied Pipers).
download

www.myspace.com/reggiebplaneth

Listen to Reggie B's "outergalactic Funk" & "Get down with me" at moovmnt.com

Fashion: Clae Footwear

I dig the ones in black leather & blue laces!!! :P
New Clae Footwear Fall/Winter collection 2009. (Spotted at thinkcommon.com)


Website: www.clae.com
Check out the 09 lookbook del.1& del.2.

Music: WILLIE ISZ (Promo) - Gosohaurd

Jneiro Jarel aka Dr. Who dat? & Khujo Goodie (Goodie Mob) are WILLIE ISZ. Album coming out June 2009. Now taste some "ATLIEN DUTTY SOUF FUTURE JEEP MUSIC!!!" (Jneiro Jarel)


Check out their song on myspace. I just gave it a listen and I must say I'm very impressed!

WILLIE ISZ - myspace

About: Miriam Makeba

From now on I will post some information about the people I present on my "Inspiration of the day" section in case you are not familiar with the names.

Here is some information about Miririam Makeba (1932 - 2008). Also known as "Mama Africa".

Miriam Makeba's first Hit "Pata pata" (1954):

In 1959, Makeba starred in an anti-apartheid film, “Come Back, Africa”. This act pushed the South African government to strip her of her citizenship and forced her into a nearly 30 year exile. In the early 1960’s she met Harry Belafonte and recorded An Evening with Belafonte/Makeba earning her a coveted Grammy award. After a few failed marriages she married famed Black Panther, Stokely Carmichael. This had an adverse effect on her musical career. Concerts were canceled and her music was boycotted. As a result of this new hostility in the US, she moved to Guinea. While in Guinea she championed the anti-apartheid cause, as an ambassador for Guinea to the UN.

In 1987, she toured with Paul Simon and Ladysmith Black Mambazo as part of the Graceland World Tour. She returned to South Africa in 1991 at the invitation of Nelson Mandela. Mama Africa served as a goodwill ambassador and was active in many causes including HIV-AIDS.

Ms. Makeba was one of the truly great voices of the world. Her place in the pantheon of great female vocalists with the likes of Ella Fitzgerald and Umm Kultum is undeniable. (...)Miriam Makeba died of an apparent heart attack in the early hours of November 10th, shortly after performing at a benefit concert in Italy.

www.lastpersonleft.wordpress.com

Live in concert: Common

Here is a video of Common performing live in Paris, France:



Check out the whole concert at:
http://www.grandcrew.com/videos/136

I've seen him perform once in 2000. This man gets live on stage. Great show and great musicians! Btw, You can see Muhsinah in the back. A very talented singer who also worked with Nicolay and Oddisee just to mention a few. Check out the "Daykeeper" video by The Foreign Exchange feat. Muhsinah:

Download: Raheem Devaughn "Art of Noise" (Mini Album)

I currently stay in Finland and we have rainy weather. This is perfect the day for a glass of beer, good company and Soul music.



Raheem DeVaughn "Art of Noise" - download

Playlist:

01. God Speed
02. So Amazing
03. Cocaine Dreams
04. Walk With You (Feat. Ice The Villain)
05. Club Hop (Feat. T-Pain)
06. Planet Body Rock
07. Wanna Love You (Feat. Young Chris)
08. Night & Day
09. Talk Shit To You (Feat. Phil Ade)
10. Object Of Affection
11. Weather Man (Feat. Phil Ade)
12. Insomnia (Feat. Stello)
13. Beat It Up
14. Desire Interlude
15. Lay Awhile
16. Back To Your Heart
17. Absent Hearts (Feat. Kingpin Slim)
18. Hennesy Joint
19. Pieces Of Clay

(Via Okayplayer.com)

Download: Fel Sweetenberg "Troublesome" & "Everytime she come"

Check out producer & lyricist Fel Sweetenberg. His Album "The Sophomore Jinx" is coming soon via Bee Eater. (Okayplayer.com)


Fel Sweetenberg "Troublesome" - download
Fel Sweetenberg "Everytime she come" - download

No I.D. "Sky's the limit" | Common "Hungry" | Common "Take it EZ"

Wow.. the first time I ever see these dope videos. What a day! Thank you You Tube!

No I.D. "Sky's the limit" (Accept Your Own & Be Yourself (The Black Album)1997) No I.D. also produced Common's Resurrection Album.


Common "hungry" (One day it'll all make sense Album 1997)


Common "Take it EZ" (Can I borrow a dollar Album 1992)

How do Spiderman and Batman work out?

I do fitness, play basketball whenever time permits and go swimming, which is the reason why I'll write more about sports & fitness in future. One of my favorite back exercises are pull ups and chin ups. Check out how "Spiderman" works out everyday! :P This is pure strength right there.



I also found this guy's video about his daily training for hollowbacks.
This gotta be flexibility and technique!



The third video is Damien Walter's showreel 2009. If the guy in the first clip above is "Spiderman", then this dude right here "Batman"!(via Kesseltraining)

New ATCQ watch by Flüd!

The 2009 Spring/Summer line by Flüd watches includes a ATCQ watch!!! :P
Check out the website for further information. As you can see below, the new line also includes a boombox, turntable and wildstyle watch.





My favorite is this wildstyle/graffiti watch.

www.fludwatches.com

Explore the "Urban Jungle" with graffiti by Roa

Welcome to the "Urban Jungle" where Roa's graffiti animals find some shelter on beatifull textured walls of buildings in decay.



Kinda reminds of the good ol days when I used to lived in Ruanda/Africa. My dad used to take us kids out to the jungle. Seeing all these creatures and animals was an unforgettable experience. Got only love for mother nature! Nice one!

Filmed by KrieBel

J-Ramm / Kolon Productions / Nutsons / Clark F "PRODUCED IN NORWAY"

Artist and good friend of mine, Dutchmassive, wrote about the "Produced in Norway" (Plastic Strip) series in his blog, The Hobbyshop Hero, today. The release showcases different up and coming artists from the Norwegian music/hip hop scene.

For the first release, J-Ramm, Kolon Productions, Nutsons and Clark F were chosen and present a bunch of great productions featuring Frank N Dank, Illa J, Leaf Erikson, Baatin, Shawn Jackson just to mention a few.

LISTEN to the official snippets!


Plastic Strip press release:

This is the first release in the Produced in Norway series on Plastic Strip Press, a new series showcasing talent from the Norwegian music scene on quality vinyl and digipack CD format.
This release features four up and coming producers from the Norwegian hip-hop scene J-Ramm (Jørgen Ramm), Kolon Productions (Intact & FLG/Erik Norderval og Joakim Martinussen), Nutsons (Erlend & Haakon Mjømen Knudsen) & Clark F (Marius Haugan) that have all been active on the scene in Norway as producers, DJ`s or MCs the last ten years.
They have in common (with Nutsons as an exception) that they are part of a new generation of Norwegian beat producers that has grown up on the music of Jay Dee & Madlib and the sound from Detroit and Los Angeles - compared to the earlier beat makers in Norway, more influenced by New York producers like DJ Premier, Pete Rock and Large Professor.
Many of the producers have worked tightly with foreign artists, either living abroad or hooking up through MySpace and this album showcases some of the collaborations with American, Swedish and English names such as Frank N Dank, Baatin (of Slum Village) Shawn Jackson, Leaf Ericson Johnny 5, Organism 12 Niamh Mc Cartney and Illa J.
Also some of the best Norwegian rap acts are featured such as Loys Doy, Onkl P & Jaa9, Budbringer, Follo Pluss, RSP, Freakshow and Toby Tones.

Release 15.06.09
Digipack CD // Gatefold 2 LP

Video: Buff1 "Real Appeal" featuring AB & produced by 14KT

Check out Buff1's new song and video! "Real appeal" feat. AB & produced by 14KT!
I also like the choreography and the end! btw Video directed by Jackson Perry (directorial debut), Dancing/Choreography by Elle Bon Claire.

Aqeel "Milk train" & "Oh America"

Here are two songs from Aqeel I found at moovmnt.com.


Here is what Moovmnt.com writes about Aqeel:

In his early days Aqeel worked with Erykah Badu on a demo, and along side Dr. Dre on ‘The Chronic 2001’ project offering backing vocals and lyrics. In 1999 he was offered a Motown gig in Palma de Mallorca, Spain. He stayed 4 and half years honing his skills, deciding to establish himself there. In 2005 he released his debut: Beats And Voices, rated one of the best soul voices in Spain and highly praised in the Spanish media. During the recording of the record, Aqeel met Griffi, highly rated producer in Spain’s hip hop scene, who also did two of the hottest tunes on the album, after which he decided to move to Barcelona to work hand in hand with him. From there a great chemistry began. He collaborated with all the artists on the Del Palo records roster.

Aqeel "Milk Train" - listen
Aqeel "Oh America" - listen

The Clonious - One At A Time Feat. Muhsinah

Just spotted this at moovmnt.com. The Clonius "One At A Time" feat. Muhsinah.
Here is what Moovmnt writes about The Clonius' release:

The Adroit Adventures EP is the first official release of 23 year old beat navigator Paul Movahedi, also known as The Clonious. The EP includes a version of “Fogged Spacesuit”, available only on this release, and an exclusive Dorian Concept remix or “Emora”. Our favorite track of this EP is “One At A Time” blessed by the lovely voice of Muhsinah. The EP will be released on Ubiquity Records on June 9th. Big up to DJ Brainchild and HZA

The Clonious "One At A Time" Feat. Muhsinah download

Comfort wipe... lol

Make sure you get your comfort wipe!


spotted at

Peece.Mishoo

Marcella Foschi’s “Cassette Tape Wallets

I like those Cassette Tape wallets by Marcella Foschi. Great design and Idea.
I think I can do them by myself though lol.


Spotted at


Props for that!

GAS'D & AFTA 1

Clothing line GAS'D and producer AFTA 1 present: "Love Suite Pt.2″ by AFTA-1. The Promo "features a vary of pieces from the fall/summer collection of GAS’D" (Moovment.com). I'm a fan of AFTA - 1's music. His sound fits well to the visuals. I really like the results!

LOVE IN 24fps #1 from GAS'D on Vimeo.

Malia - GAS'D "Love is Real" from GAS'D on Vimeo.

And here is a promo for Love is real pt 3

LOVE IS REAL VOL.3 promo from Imani Waddy on Vimeo.

And here is GAS'D's promo for “BLACKCOLLECTION IS LOVE” (S/S ‘09)

BLACK Collection S/S '09 from Reggie Black on Vimeo.

Peece.Mishoo

Serious Jones presents Life is Serius[The Movie]

Serious Jones presents Life is Serius[The Movie]

I watched this man freestyle on You Tube and after I did some research I found this. A short movie & a clever way to tell his story. Great work!

Serius Jones presents Life is Serius[The Movie] from IrunsNY on Vimeo.

Peece.Mishoo

Sports: Golden Child

Kevin Kemp aka Golden Child gets high on his vertical jump! Enjoy!



Peece.Mishoo

Jon Hope "Some Kind of Wonderful" EP | Slum Village "Remember the classics" mixtape | Kooley High Remixes

Jon Hope "Some Kind of Wonderful" EP

Check out Rhode Island (US) based MC Jon Hope on Vimby. Below is also the link to his "Somekind of Wonderful" EP. Really diggin dude's music!

VIMBY - Jon Hope

Download Jon Hope - Some Kind of Wonderful


Slum Village "Remember the classics" mixtape

A Mixtape I highly recommend if you study Hip Hopology! Unique rap group Slum Village "Remember the Classics" compiled by DJ Supa and hosted by Big Nat. (Okayplayer)





Dowload Slumvillage "Remember the Classics"


Kooley High Remixes

Here are two Videos by North Carolina based group Kooley High. Both songs are Remixes. The first one is a remix of Scarface and Bilal’s “Cant Get Right” off Emeritus. Second song is a remix of Jake One’s “Glow”.

Kooley High - Cant Get Right


Tab-One (Kooley High) - FlowGlow (Prod. by Jake One)

Peece.Mishoo

Sports: VINCE CARTER HALF MAN HALF AMAZING - MISTERMEE

I remember when Vince Carter jumped over the french guy who was 2.10m tall at the Olympic games. This guy is something else man.. :P



Peece.Mishoo

Tyler Woods "Prove Myself" | Little Brother "Love joint"

NEW! "Prove myself" by Tyler Woods & produced by 9th wonder.



I love 9th wonder's work on Little Brother's "The Listening" Album.
Here is Little Brother with "Love joint". classic!



Peece.Mishoo

IAM & Disiz La Peste

Here is another tune from the legendary french hip hop crew IAM.
It's a tune called "Je Danse le Mia" meaning "I dance the Mia dance".




The second video is from french artist Disiz La Peste with his song "J'pète les plombs" meaning "I go berserk". The storyboard was based on "Falling down" a 1993 action/crime film starring Michael Douglas.





Peece.Mishoo

IAM live in Egypt!

Legendary french Hip Hop Crew Live in Egypt! I used to bump their first album in my dads car for about a year. :P

What a basedrum sound that is!

Thanks to Luckylook2 for sharing!








L'école du micro d'argents .... My favorite song off the album!


Peece.Mishoo

Video: Thes One from people under the stairs on Street dreams

Man, this makes me wanna go street asap! :P

Street Dreams Score With THES ONE

Videos: Keenan Milton | Street Dreams (Movie trailer)

I used to skateboard for 8 years... I still get the chills when I see Keenan Milton jump a set of stairs with a switch heelflip! I've had the chance to meet him in Stuttgart with my man Shraenk a few years ago. We couldn't believe how he ripped the euro rails with switch crooked grinds and shit. Always be remembered! Keenan Milton RIP






HD Exclusive Trailer #2 In Theaters June 12th


Street Dreams In Theaters

Video: Donwill "Laura's song" directed by Marques Green

Another great song by Tanya Morgan's MC Donwill.

Video: Common "Invocation" - One Day it'll all make sense LP

I simply love the song and the video. You must be soul!

"Hope" feat Mr Nnaji Music Video

Here is my first music video we shot in Finland in November last year... Song is called "Hope" feat Mr. Nnaji & produced by Portformat. I'm happy with the results since we had no budget and we worked under arctic conditions lol

Well,.. I think an instrumental from the great J Dilla is just the right way to start my blog. Listen, enjoy and if you are as old as I am... reminisce.

Peece.mishoo