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Who is the Baker?

Baker — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 03:57:02 GMT

Who is the Baker?

www.bakeryofideas.com

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Fuck the Bullshit, Mos!

mahf-man — Wed, 20 Jun 2007 20:34:25 GMT

Never again am I gonna bother paying to see your ass after last night.

I shoulda known, everyone said Ruby Skye was a douchey frat boy hangout and damn, they sure proved that the rumors were true. "Doors open at 8" my ass, your drunk stoned ass didn't bother coming on 'til 5 minutes to midnight. Meanwhile we're trapped in the full-of-itself Ruby Skye pretentiousness - no ins and outs, no smoking patio, $7 for a bottle of fucking Amstel light!

You finally come on after your opening act DJ played the longest set of his life, poor thing, trying to keep us interested. You were stoned or drunk or didn't give a fuck or all three. You didn't even have a set list and for 3-5 minutes between each song you berated your DJ on the mic while you guys tried to figure out what to play next.

DISRESPECT!! What the hell happened? You owe me $92, sucka, for the tickets for me and my girlfriend and our three beers apiece trying to numb the pain until someone who used to be one of our favorites took the stage. Bitch.

Don't see Mos Def at Mezzanine tonight! He shows no love for the Bay!!!

Get your act together Mos. I used to love you and last night really made me reevaluate that.

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Anybody here try Dopetracks.com?

Sat, 02 Jun 2007 02:14:09 GMT

Dopetracks is an online recording studio where bedroom emcees and budding producers meet and collaborate.

If you're a vocalist you just pick a beat, plug in a mic and that's it. I tried it last night but the site seemed down or something.
Could be blowing up. But it's done well.

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Exciting like Fireworks

Darlina Marie — Sat, 28 Apr 2007 16:40:25 GMT

I'm taking a trip out to San Bernardino to catch the Rock the Bells show in August and I must say...I'm hella excited! This show may not be a big deal to those of you that already live in majorly banging cities but to someone like me, this is a HUGE DEAL. I'm from El Paso, Texas. Big music festivals NEVER happen here. And the underground scene is burried extra deep where I'm at. So yeah. Way excited. Way excited.

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Positive hip hop: competitions & show: Radio Active, D.U.S.T., Urban Apache & more - Sprout Fest 4/21

Hannah — Wed, 18 Apr 2007 05:38:04 GMT

Sprout Fest! April 21st Bay Area. MC Battles, Bboy Battles, Hip Hop Performances, Prizes and more!

Come out and support this Hip hop and Arts event for the youth of the Bay Area!
One Love
Hoo Man (Urban Apache)

Date-4/21/07
Time:
11am-5pm Free workshops for youth (see details below)
6pm Evening performances ALL AGES welcome
Bboy & MC Competitions take place during performance; Graff competition takes place 12-5.

Location: 6350 Sir Francis Drake Blvd. in San Geronimo, CA 94963.

What's going on?: All day Workshops, 1 on 1 bboy and MC battles, Hip Hop and Funk Performances including D.U.S.T., Greenroom, Urban Apache, Capoiera Mandinga & more. MC’d by and featuring major recording artist Radio Active
Entrance Fee-$5 (give more if you can)

Competition Details-
NOTE: MC and Bboy COMPETITORS MUST BE PRESENT AT 6pm SHARP OR WILL NOT BE ABLE TO COMPETE!! Graff competition runs from 12-5pm. Competitors must be in their teens or twenties to compete. Concert is open to all ages.

$100 1 on 1 Bboy Battle-Judged by Bboy Lovechilde (Rockforce), Bboy
Milestone (5150) and one more TBA

$100 MC battle (rock tha crowd)-This will not be your typical diss your
oppenent battle. Instead MC's will take turns freestyling on the mic with
emphasis on who can rock the crowd the hardest. MC's will lose points if
they start dissing their oppenent. This will be judged by the crowd and
select members of Urban Apache (in case of crowd bias's or tie's).
Dj Franky Fresh will be spinning the Hip Hop and Breaks

$100 Graff Battle-takes place between 12 and 5pm. Contestants may only use the assortment of spray caps and colors they are given. Space and paint is first come first serve unless you reserve a spot in advance.

For more info on the competition OR TO SIGN UP: email Hoo Man hoodaman@msn.com or call 415-637-5545

Read on for details on the concert & the workshops:

Concert listing:

San Geronimo – On Saturday, April 21st the San Geronimo Valley Community Center will host a large-scale youth-led hip-hop and youth arts festival called Sprout Fest including an outdoor concert open to all ages at 6pm. The event will be emceed by major recording artist Radio Active (best known for his work with Michael Franti & Spearhead) Performers include top local youth talent including hip-hop emcee D.U.S.T., Urban Apache B-Boys, Capoeira Mandinga, fire dancer Shatzi Rainbow and spoken word poet Jahan Khalighi as well as funk/jazz/jam band Greenroom. Aspiring artists in their teens and twenties can compete for $100 cash prize in categories including “MC (rock tha crowd)”, “B-Boy (1on1) Battle” and a graffiti competition. The performance finale will be a hip-hop collaboration jam by local youth musicians, emcees, beat boxers and DJ's -- with one of their heroes, Radio Active. The community-wide evening festival will be open to all ages to provide an opportunity for families and friends to attend together to see mastery of these art forms and spark intergenerational dialog and understanding. The showcase will take place in the outdoor courtyard of the San Geronimo Valley Community Center, at 6350 Sir Francis Drake Boulevard in San Geronimo, 20 minutes west of San Rafael. Admission is $5-20 sliding scale and affordable organic dinner will be available for purchase until 7pm. Blankets or beach chairs recommended. Further information about Sprout Fest, including free activities for youth in their teens and twenties from 11-5:30pm, is available at www.sgvcc.org <www.sgvcc.org> or at www.myspace.com/sproutfest <www.myspace.com/sproutfest> or by calling 415-488-8888.

Workshop listing:

San Geronimo – On Saturday, April 21st the San Geronimo Valley Community Center will host a youth-led hip-hop and youth arts festival called Sprout Fest including free arts workshops and other activities for youth in their teens and twenties from 11-5:30pm. An opening ceremony will honor inspirational elders including renowned drummer Barbara Borden. Workshops for youth that want to improve on or develop new artistic skills will be led by top local youth talent including Urban Apache B-Boys, Capoeira Mandinga, fire dancer Shatzi Rainbow and spoken word poet Jahan Khalighi as well as major recording artist Radio Active (best known for his work with Michael Franti & Spearhead) and internationally-known master drummer Amadou Camara. The event, which takes place on Earth Day, will include workshops on art and activism from environmental and youth empowerment activist Roni Krouzman of Next Generation, as well as an all day drop-in food creation workshop featuring local, organic foods. Free lunch and snacks will be provided for participants. A talent showcase featuring top local and internationally-known talent follows at 6pm. It will be open to all ages to provide an opportunity for families and friends to attend together to see mastery of these art forms and spark intergenerational dialog and understanding. Youth events from 11-5:30pm are free; evening concert admission is $5-20 sliding scale. Activities take place at the San Geronimo Valley Community Center, at 6350 Sir Francis Drake Boulevard in San Geronimo, 20 minutes west of San Rafael. Further information about Sprout Fest, including the evening showcase line up and the cash prize competitions, is available at www.sgvcc.org <www.sgvcc.org> or at www.myspace.com/sproutfest <www.myspace.com/sproutfest> or by calling 415-488-8888.

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ABC Television Casting--$20,000

Mon, 20 Nov 2006 17:29:48 GMT

Hello all!

My name is Michelle Silva, and I am a Casting Producer for ABC's Wife Swap. The casting department uses Tribe and MySpace as way to find people with specific interests. For our third season, we are currently looking for Hip Hop families! Hip Hop isn’t just about music; it’s a way of life. We want to find a family that lives for Hip Hop and can teach another family about their way of life. Our show reaches millions of people across America, and it’s a great way to expose some of the myths and misunderstandings people may have about the Hip Hop lifestyle. Not to mention, it’s great exposure for aspiring musicians!

Wife Swap is the series where two moms switch houses for six days and live in the shoes of the other woman. Please visit our website for more information: http://abc.go.com/primetime/wifeswap/index.html

If you are not interested in this oppurtunity, maybe you know someone who might be? Any person who refers a featured family receives a $1,000 referral award.

In order to apply for the show, families must have two parents and at least one child between the ages of 6-18 still living at home.

Families selected to appear on the show receive $20,000 from ABC Television.

If you or anyone you know are interested in applying, please email me at michelle.silva@rdfusa.com or call me directly at (212) 404-1470. Thanks for your time.

-Michelle

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Mos Def 11/13 Mezzanine

Mon, 13 Nov 2006 18:38:41 GMT

just got this email, sent yesterday:

SURPRISE SHOW!!!

DON'T MISS MOS DEF RIP THE BAY TOMORROW NIGHT IN THE CITY!!

ANKH MARKETING & BIG VON OF 106 KMEL PRESENT

SCHOOL HOUSE KNOCK 3

Monday, November 13th
Doors @ 9pm // 21+

@
Mezzanine
444 Jessie St. SF @ Mint St.

featuring
MOS DEF
& OTHER SURPRISE GUESTS

with DJ BIG VON on the 1'S & 2'S

Discounted Pre-Sale Tickets Available @ www.groovetickets.com
More Info @: www.mezzaninesf.com & www.ankhmarketing.com

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anything near asheville

douglas — Fri, 10 Nov 2006 13:30:40 GMT

any hip hop events going on around asheville NC or any night spots? just moved here so been looking around

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Monster's Ball

Johan — Sat, 19 Aug 2006 00:12:15 GMT

Just saw Monster's Ball (yeah, I know it's been out for awhile), awesome movie. Mos is not a bad actor, too bad it was such a small part.

http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0080049/

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Talib Kweli at the Fillmore, 11/25

Wed, 01 Nov 2006 17:49:35 GMT

http://www.livenation.com/event/getEvent/eventId/246691

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Join the HipHop Spiritualist Tribe

Amensa — Fri, 11 Aug 2006 20:18:03 GMT

Join the HipHop Spiritualist Tribe
Join this tribe and help resurrect HipHop out from the talons of the red and white eagle with starts in it's eyes...... tribes.tribe.net/hiphopevolution

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1987: Rap History

Christopher D. — Fri, 04 Aug 2006 16:10:53 GMT

We call it
the Golden year
of the Golden Age.

It was the year
Rap renegade Rakim
ruled the True School
with innovative, creative
grammatical gems.

The previous year,
Ladies Love Cool J
dropped Radio
Before that
we stopped on the block
to witness the Planet Rock.

Let's have a moment of Silence for Scott LaRock.

We wore fat gold ropes
and bangle ear rings.

We sported Gucci, Troop suits
and Addidas with wide shoe strings.

Run DMC were the new Kings
of Rock n Rap.

This was before the gun clap.

When we would
give each other dap
and say "Peace Black."

EPMD recorded Strictly Business
provoking us to walk in our 'hoods
tellin' each other "You gots to chill"
Those times were Ill.

It was all about skills.
It was all about skills.
It was all about skills
when it came time to Rhyme.

Slick Rick the Ruler
was still in his prime.

Boom boxes flooded Ghetto streets
pumping fat beats to rich oratorical speech.
A medallion could leave you blind -
culture then was time-less.

KRS-One and Boogie Down Productions
let us know why they were Criminal Minded.

These are beloved memories.

At this very moment
I can see myself and kats
situated in front of the T.V.
bobbin' our heads to
the latest videos on YO MTV Raps.

I grinned when I first heard Paper Thin.
MC Lyte's poetic delight proved women
could be just as dope as men.
Lyte as a rock was like a shot
in the ribs when you and your man
played slap box in the crib.
Sista was like: dig, this is what real rap is.

This was 1987. This was 1987. 1987 y'all.

(c) Christopher Donshale Sims
2006
All rights reserved

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Dave Chappelle's Block Party

Johan — Tue, 20 Jun 2006 05:44:29 GMT

Just saw Dave Chappelle's Block Party on DVD, it was "off the hook"!

Mos Def was hella' funny as well as one of best acts. I wish they would have shown more of the show and less of the stuff in between, but it was still very entertaining.

I highly recommend it.

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Bring It! Featuring Medusa--Check the Noise-Oakland

mariam108 — Wed, 14 Jun 2006 05:53:36 GMT

Saturday July 8th House of Stormz Studios and Frontline Riddims
present BRING IT! A Grand Opening and Promo Release Event

Featuring The High Priestess of Hip Hop MEDUSA (Feline Science/LA)
Performing with one of the bays hottest bands THE PARK featuring members of BUCHO!

Join us as we breathe life and spark momentum into one of the most progressive production studios and hippest event spaces in Oakland!

MASTER OF CEREMONIES:
J.B.RAP (Deep Dick Collective/Naked Souls Artist Alliance)

PERFORMANCES BY RECORDING ARTISTS:
Aza (Herstory/The Playground/Frontline)
Syra (DJ Alpheta/Frontline/LIP)
Seneca (GIVING TREE)
Galen (Cov Records)
TZ Money (Frontline)
MC Taurus (Frontline)

DJ’s:
Jamin (B.I.G./LIP)
Discovery (Livingroom/Rise)

EROTIC PHOTO’S and URBAN ARTWORK BY:
REFA 1 (Oaklandish)
and
J.R.S. (Everywhere)

From the producers of LIP: An All Grrrl MC Battle and FLEX Drum’n’Bass, we bring you the bays freshest new talent in a slammin’ new space.
WITNESS! AS WE UNLEASH A FORCE TO BE RECKONED WITH...
1439 105th Ave. @ E. 14th St.::Oakland
Doors @ 10pm:: $8 Before 11pm/$12 After::21+ W/ID
INFO: alpheta@grrrlbattle.com

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UNSIGNED ARTIST LOOKING FOR A PUBLISHING & DISTRIBUTION DEAL!!!!

DESIREMCNEISH — Thu, 08 Jun 2006 15:35:39 GMT

PLEASE CHECK OUT MY WORK.....

SOME OF MY MUSIC
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WORK PRODUCED BY ME FOR THE ARTIST BLAYDEZ
@ www.myspace.com/blaydez

MORE OF MY PRODUCTION WORK (BEATS)
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ALSO CHECK OUT MY DOCUMENTRY
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IF YOUR ABLE TO HELP ME IN ANYWAY.....

SEND ME A MESSAGE OR LEAVE A COMMENT

HOLLA

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A3C Independent Hip-Hop Festival in Atlanta, GA. March 30-April 1, 2006

Kenya — Fri, 24 Mar 2006 23:16:18 GMT

Greetings!

Calling all backpackers, B-Boys/girls, or just simply heads that are true to the everchanging world of urban expression. Come witness some of the dopest MC'S and DJ's that the Atl have to offer. Live at the Loft on W. Peachtree St. See u there!

Epiphany8

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HIP HOP SHOW IN CALI YOU JUST CANT MISS

KatieBfromTheOC — Thu, 02 Feb 2006 05:39:39 GMT

Hey all!!!
Guerilla Union and Murs presents PAID DUES... March 11th 2006, NOS event center in San Bernardino California You cant miss this show!!!!

THE FIRST EVER LIVE APPERANCE OF FELT (Murs and Atmosphere)!!!!
Living Legends
Asope Rock
Brother Ali
Cage
Grouch
3MG's
2Mex
Blueprint
Chingo Blingo
MORE TO BE ANNOUNCED!!!
TICKETS ON SALE NOW
Check it out at www.myspace.com/paidduesfestival

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Sundays show

Bootsy — Thu, 03 Nov 2005 01:53:16 GMT

Was anyone at the Sunday show at the Mezzinine? All the artists were amazing but what's up with the Bay Area crowd? I expected a little more from SF, just moving here and all... Is this what the hip hop scene is like here or was it just people who didn't appreciate?

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PLAYSTATION PRESENTS THE BREED LOVE ODYSSEY FEAT. MOS DEF, TALIB KWELI, JEAN GRAE & PHAROAHE MONCH!

Bonita Applebum — Wed, 19 Oct 2005 23:11:01 GMT

PLAYSTATION PRESENTS THE BREED LOVE ODYSSEY FEAT. MOS DEF, TALIB KWELI, JEAN GRAE & PHAROAHE MONCH!!!!!!!!!!

price : $40.00 - $45.00 *

genre : Hip Hop
Rap
Soul

age : all

10.28 Sacramento Memorial Auditorium
10.29 Mezzanine
10.30 Mezzanine
11.03 Gibson Amphitheatre at Universal CityWalk
11.04 House of Blues Anaheim
11.05 House of Blues San Diego
11.05 House of Blues San Diego
11.06 House of Blues Las Vegas
11.07 Marquee Theatre
11.10 Ogden Theatre
11.11 Ogden Theatre
11.12 Sunshine Theatre
11.13 Stubb's BBQ Waller Creek Amphitheater

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Mos Def Remix By Kraddy

kraddy — Fri, 30 Sep 2005 15:54:19 GMT

Check out this remix I did of Brighten The Lights - a pretty unknown Blackstar track

www.kraddyodaddy.com/audio/mosbeautiful.mp3

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New Mos Def album

Mon, 19 Jul 2004 07:49:17 GMT

I heard 'The New Danger' drops in the UK Sept 28th.

Can't wait!

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3 black panthers and the last slav plantation

Durruti — Tue, 26 Jul 2005 23:32:33 GMT

hey all

we are filmmakers and organizers working on a film about
three former black panthers known as the angola 3.

two of them have been in solitary confinement for over 32 years and the third was released in 2001 after 29 years in solitary.
they are recognized us political prisoners by amnesty intn'l.

they have a case pending in the US supreme court that could change the face of solitary isolation/confinement for ALL prisoners in the coming years.

we are inviting all of you to join our tribe to build a grassroots connection
about our film "3 BLaCK PaNTHERS and the LSP" and these mens cases. we are not promoting this film for profit or to sell anything, but to use our privileges to support these men's struggles.

our film is narrated by Mumia Abu-Jamal from death row in pennsylvania.

You can check out the site for the latest on the Angola 3:
www.Angola3.org
or
www.3blackpanthers.com for the latest film updates.

We will have periodic updates on the cases of the ANGOLA 3 and for our film
on our tribe.

help us grow our network and friends. we are relying SOLELY on word of mouth about the film. this film is a labor of comradely love and belief that these men and ALL political prisoners and POW's in the US should be released immediately!!!!

"free the Angola 3, Free Mumia, free ALL political prisoners..."
-chairman fred hampton jr.

thanks from obstacle illusions media,
-durruti a.k.a. scott organizer
-jimmy o'halligan filmmaker

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an arts & left politics forum being born

arize — Mon, 11 Jul 2005 00:26:34 GMT

hi. im birthing this forum that focuses mostly on art and left politics.

its all fresh and new and waiting for instigator types to help shape the place. hardly anyone in there right now but it has a lot of potential. who ever gets involved at this point would be key in developing the character of the place.

you can put pictures and stuff in each post.

im still adding a forum or two more and working on the design of the place.

i would be honored by your presence. come check it out: http://p207.ezboard.com/btheemptyroom

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Black Star Reunion?

NeSSaBeLLe — Mon, 11 Apr 2005 05:54:39 GMT

Anybody heard about the black star reunion on May 1st?.. i think it's in Cochella, (prob butchered the spelling..) SoCal? Need more info on tickets etc. I heard Roots Manuva is playing too. and Thievery Corporation is playing in San Diego on the 5th.. should be a tight run. holla back y'all

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New Beats

Roulette — Sat, 09 Apr 2005 00:03:07 GMT

Check out some new beats at:
www.soundclick.com/jubalroulette

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The Woodsman

Sat, 26 Mar 2005 20:27:35 GMT

I just saw The Woodsman and Mos Def plays a cop. It's a small role but he rocks it. I also recommend the movie as well. Has anyone else seen it?

r.r.r.

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Mos Def on tour?

Mike — Sun, 19 Sep 2004 03:13:00 GMT

I am assumin that with the new album there is going to be a tour??? am looking forward to that with much anticipation...

Mos Def rips it up!!

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kanye west

Tasha — Fri, 17 Dec 2004 22:47:04 GMT

on his album, you've heard the talib tracks right?
i think this album is super hot, my of this years favorites

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Beautiful Struggle

Pretty — Wed, 29 Sep 2004 00:34:35 GMT

so hows got it?
how do you like it??

i'm gettin it reguardless
jus wanted to feel you...so start spillin

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i try

djtbird — Thu, 07 Oct 2004 23:47:26 GMT

didn't expect to feel it--kanye isn't my fave producer.

i was wrong, it's pretty good!

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TALIB KWELI @ BBKings

Pretty — Thu, 30 Sep 2004 04:37:36 GMT

TALIB KWELI
Featuring:
RES & Special Strong Island Guests with Kon and Amir on the 1's and 2's

2004-10-14
11:00PM

Doors @ 10:30PM
SRO SHOW
All Tix $20.00

* Showed Moved From 10/15 to 10/14. All 10/15 Tix Will Still Be Honored.

Talib Kweli Website http://www.talibkweli.com/
Res Website http://www.resmusic.com/default.asp

Hip-hop's premier scholarly MC returns to drop sonic A-bombs on lesser lyricists and restore hope among those struggling to find meaning in the ruins of rap's gallingly vacuous empire of Bling.

Kweli will unveil his sophomore album, "The Beautiful Struggle," Sept. 28 via Rawkus. The first single "I Try" features Mary J. Blige, while other guests dropping in on the album include Res, Faith Evans, Kweli's Black Star colleague Mos Def and producers Just Blaze, Kayne West and Charlamagne.

It is an explosive aural stockade of rhymes touching on issues ranging from his own ashy-knuckled New York upbringing to the plight of AIDS-infected orphans in Sierra Leone.

Kweli's ascension to the top has been a long time coming. Gaining notoriety as one-half of the groups Black Star (with childhood friend Mos Def) in 1998 and then Reflection Eternal (with Cincinnati DJ Hi-Tek) in 2000, the cerebral MC, due to his insightful, well-crafted lyrics and passionate delivery, has long been considered one of the most prolific rappers in the game.

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African Music Lovers tribe

Sat, 14 Aug 2004 16:21:41 GMT

Join us at http://africanbeats.tribe.net

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Talib Kweli Speaks on the State of Conscience Rap...

Cybornian3rdIgAtO — Fri, 30 Jul 2004 07:49:42 GMT

Kweli here talks about a Black Star reunion, his new album and possibly acting, among things.

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After amasing critical acclaim with his first two solo LP's, Talib Kweli's current buzz is likely to land him the commercial success that has eluded him to date. Here, Kweli speaks on Black Star, his record label and 'conscious' rap.

It's already been six years since Black Star's first and only record. As fans impatiently await the reunion, Kweli breaks down the reasoning behind the group's extended hiatus.

"Timing is everything. The assumption is the fans want it so that's a good enough reason to do it. It's not. That would disrespect the music. The reason to do it would be, just because the timing is right," Kweli told SOHH from Geffen Records conference room in Manhattan.

"Me and Mos have talked about it for a long time. I was friends with him before I did that album. Our relationship is based on a friendship, not based on a rap group. I see Mos all the time. There's no pressure between me and him. I'm more interested in Mos Def as my friend than Mos Def as my partner in Black Star and it's hard to explain that to people because they want the album. I wanna hear the album too, I would love to hear the album, but we can't be doing it just because."

Meanwhile, Mos is quickly gaining respect in Hollywood. However, Kweli isn't concerned about venturing onto the big screen.

"I went to acting school and I got the chops for it," Kweli revealed regarding a possible acting career. "Any time people ask that question I say, yeah if you got a script. But I'm not about to pursue it."

Since the release of his last album, Kweli has been busy touring the world as well as putting out his Beautiful Struggle mixtape. With heavyweights like Jay-Z and 50 Cent praising his skills and an album leaked, the BK emcee is presently enjoying the biggest buzz of his career. However, his record label seems to be out of the loop on how hot he really is right now.

"They're still a little slow on the buzz. They're just now getting it over the last couple of weeks. I've really been grinding," Kweli offered. "Geffen's office is in Santa Monica, California. It's a beautiful place, but they're isolated. These people in those offices, they go to work every day and they sit around in meetings trying to figure out who's hot. That don't really work. You gotta be out in the world. And it's nothing against them. I had to learn how to work within their systems and it's just been a little foreign to me. But now, I'm starting to learn how to make it pop a little bit. My only recourse is to develop and be so large that they can't ignore it."

Part of Kweli's buzz is arguably due to the current re-emergence of 'conscious' Hip-Hop. Within the past year, Black Eyed Peas and Jadakiss have both hit big with political records. Here, Kweli weighs in on the success of thought-provoking singles.

"Jadakiss has a song on his last album called "Optimistic" with the girl from Sounds Of Blackness singing on it. Very, very conscious record. He even released it as his third single. But the climate was a little bit different. It's not that Jadakiss wasn't on that sh!t. It's just now the climate is right for him to do it," Talib explained. "If Jadakiss released that 'Optimistic' song right now, that sh!t would be platinum and playing right along 'Jesus Walks.' I do agree that it's a little bit easier now and I do agree that Kanye had a lot to do with it."

Earlier this year, an unmixed, un-mastered version of Talib's The Beautiful Struggle was leaked onto the streets, causing the LP to be pushed back and forcing him to make numerous changes on the CD. Now with the new version ready to go, Talib feels confident his third solo effort will be successful.

"I like this album. It's beautiful. I'm very proud of it. I can't wait for it to come out because I think the people deserve this album, especially the people that went and got the bootleg version and the unmixed version. I think they deserve to hear how it's supposed to sound."

The Beautiful Struggle hits the streets officially this summer.

By Carl Chery / SOHH

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GREAT LIVE MUSIC (free) !!!

I-Storm — Tue, 13 Jul 2004 05:15:39 GMT

New York City’s parks will be given a dose of Hip-Hop tomorrow evening when rapper Talib Kweli takes
to the stage for a free concert tomorrow in Brooklyn.

The City Parks Foundation will present the free live performance in Brower Park as part of an ongoing series
in various city parks. DJ G Brown will keep the crowds attention during downtime by spinning classic and current Hip-Hop.

In addition to the concert, Ecko and Complex magazine will provide concert goers with giveaways and
a chance to win $500 in Ecko clothing.

Kweli’s concert is one of many Hip-Hop oriented concerts. DJ Rich Medina, Sugar Hill Gang and Kid Capri, Arrested Development, dead prez, Roy Ayers & DJ Scribe and others will appear for free in the parks.

All of the concerts start at 7pm and are free to the general public. Below is a listing of upcoming shows:

July 13 - Fort Green Park, Brooklyn
Jump N Funk w/ DJ Rich Medina & Wunmi

July 20 - Fort Green Park, Brooklyn
Bilal

July 21 - Brower Park, Brooklyn
Arrested Development

July 21 - Crotona Park, Bronx
Sugar Hill Gang & DJ Kid Capri

August 4 - Mahoney Park, Staten Island
Eddie Palmieri

August 10 - High Bridge Park, Manhattan
Sise & Akubulan w/ DJ Sabo

August 12 - Marcus Garvey Park, Manhattan
dead prez

August 18 - Jackie Robinson Park, Manhattan
Carl Thomas

August 18 - Mahoney Park, Staten Island
Roy Ayers & Ledisi

August 24 - Queensbridge Park, Queens
Roy Ayers & Eric Roberson w/ DJ Scribe

August 24 - Highbridge Park, Manhattan
Jose "El Canario" Alberto

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Talib's album pushed back

blah — Wed, 07 Jul 2004 00:53:03 GMT

It's not gonna come out until Sept. 23 apparently. He is pretty much re-doin the album, although some of the stuff will be kept. Lonely People will not be one of the cuts, due to the sample clearance. Word straight from Kwe is that hes got tracks from Kanye West, Just Blaze, Hi-Tek, and Neptunes.

I cant wait for this to drop!

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Looking for an female hip hop group

mooreminotaur — Wed, 26 May 2004 19:28:26 GMT

they can be established, starting up. As long as they are current. Age range can be 14-25 yrs og age.

Names/location would be great but a website/email/contact info would be excellent.

thank you

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new albums

john — Sun, 20 Jun 2004 14:20:22 GMT

i know talib's new one is supposed to drop soon, but what about mos'? is that still in the works?

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nkiru/foundations

Luscious — Mon, 05 Apr 2004 22:44:20 GMT

damn, i get so sad every time i think about how nkiru closed. and i miss foundations (the early days). anybody wit me?

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Talib in SF!

A r t — Wed, 12 May 2004 02:19:43 GMT

Just bought my tickets to The Filmore show for May 25th! I missed TK the last couple of times he was around but this'll be a lot better since it's at the Filmore - that's what I'm hoping at least... I think it'll be bumpin' regardless!

See you at the show.

"Curtis Mayfield - rock rock on!" ~Good Mourning~ TK

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Mos Def - Close Edge

Pretty — Sat, 15 May 2004 22:44:16 GMT

Mos Def Lyrics - Rap Lyrics
Close Edge
[Mos Def]
Pull up to ya spot on low
Shine brighter than all o' them cats they got on glow
Layin the cut like they not gon' know
Cuz if I gotta make a move dawg they not gonna know
This door marked private this is not fo' sho'
It's Mos Def what you call real fo' sho'
Is they what you call gangsta, hell no
They get a lil' pitch and go snitch to the po'
They all talk fast and they all think slow
I'm Mos Definite, not think so
Flood ya city with the black ink flow
And my crew ain't scared to let them things go
So, stop with the nonsense, like he conscious
I'm just alright dawg, I'm doin' great dawg
I don't play games so I don't playa hate y'all
Get it straight or get the fuck up out my face dawg
I'm like the second plane that made the tower's face off
That shit that let you know it's really not a game dawg
Your grind and my grindin is same dawg
I'm the catalogue, you the same song
So cool and ol' school like A4?
The one ya lil mami windin' up on ways for
The name that real niggaz got they hands raised for
Me and Mini got ya block yellow taped off
Don't push me (get off)
'Cuz I'm close - To the streets,
to the beach, the bitches, the niggaz,
the women, the children, the workers,
the killers, the addicts, the dealers
the quiet, the livest, the realest
- And that's close
Don't push me, cuz I'm close
To the edge, back, middle, and front
Strong back shit liftin' it up
From the big and the small
I'm like J. Brown +Gettin' Involved+
But when I'm lettin' off around don't get in the cross
Have ya preacher man speakin' low gettin' his cross
Tell 'em wild cowboy not to get off they horse
Before they find out the tailon is strictly enforced
It's a real bad way to get ya name in the Source
Testin' the limits of a dangerous force
Ya ended up dumb famous and gone
Your people shoutin' out ya name in they song
Pourin' liquor on the day you was born
Find paint to put ya face on the wall
C'mon fall back, there's no need for all that
It's all good, we all here, goin' all out (all out)
All day, listen when this song say
Don't push me 'cuz I'm close - To the streets,
to the beach, the bitches, the niggaz,
the women, the children, the workers,
the killers, the addicts, the dealers
the quiet, the livest, the realest
- And that's close
Don't push me, cuz I'm close
To the edge, back, middle, and front
Strong back shit liftin' it up
From the big and the small
I'm like J. Brown +Gettin' Involved+
Now get yours
[Hook]
Boom diggy bang-di-bang-di, boom bang diggy (repeated 24x)

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Mos Def and Talib- Up coming releases

mooreminotaur — Tue, 04 May 2004 22:06:40 GMT

I have been hearing rumors about up coming releases that are solo projects from Mos and Talib. I have also heard about Black Star II.
Any body have any confirmed info

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Mos Def is going to be Ford Prefect

Jack — Mon, 05 Apr 2004 22:51:42 GMT

What do you all think of the casting of Mos in the upcoming Hitchikers Guide to the Galaxy. Has an interesting cast including Sam Rockwell and Zooey Deschanel. I am looking forward to it.

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Lookin for "The Blast" video...

blah — Tue, 13 Apr 2004 00:00:54 GMT

Does anyone know where I could get this in MPEG? I been lookin for it for awhile....tried to do a search but didnt find anythin. If you got it holla @ me. Peace.

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check out the new prominet sons board

peter — Fri, 02 Apr 2004 22:32:40 GMT

http://peteyparker.proboards30.com/index.cgi

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www.kalionzes.com/petecd

peter — Fri, 02 Apr 2004 22:15:12 GMT

www.kalionzes.com/petecd prominentsons check us out

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Post

Wade — Tue, 23 Mar 2004 08:14:49 GMT

echo...o....o....o....o..

posted in Mos Def, Talib Kweli, Hi-Tek - 2 replies

Kwali

Pretty — Wed, 03 Mar 2004 00:29:16 GMT

I'm soooooooooooo glad that you added my Kwal to the title of this tribe
I happend to be one of those who like Kwali as much as I like Mos

to put Mos out there with out Kwali is like not balancing ying with yand
you do them both a great injustice

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SOUND BOMBING...

Bonita Applebum — Tue, 02 Mar 2004 21:06:19 GMT

yo whats ur fav. mos, talib, hi-tek tack?????????

posted in Mos Def, Talib Kweli, Hi-Tek - 0 replies

this is as alive as

Tue, 17 Feb 2004 06:29:47 GMT

vanilla ice's career

posted in Mos Def, Talib Kweli, Hi-Tek - 7 replies

VEDIO VAULT

Pretty — Tue, 17 Feb 2004 11:48:56 GMT

if you want Mos' audio you can go here http://www.mosdefinitely.com/main.htm
you can find like 99% of his songs there

so I'ma drop some vedios uo in here for you

Blackstar ft. Common - Respiration
http://www.nobodysmiling.com/audio/respirationL.ram

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Mos live

Avi — Fri, 30 Jan 2004 15:53:13 GMT

I saw him back in like 96 or 97 when he was touring with Tribe CQ and noone knew who he was. Q-tip was like, this is my boy Mos Def, keep your ear to the streets for him, and then he proceeded to grab the mic and straight Rip it. Been a fan ever since...

but what a way to come up, tourn with Tribe, i dunno if it gets better than that

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the ROC

Avi — Sat, 24 Jan 2004 00:34:05 GMT

i just heard the rumor that since Rawkus shut down
Mos and Kweli are gonna sign with the ROC

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What are you guys looking forward to most?

seraphd — Sun, 18 Jan 2004 16:35:43 GMT

Mos Def's new album - "A New Danger"
Talib's new albom - "Beautiful Struggle"
New Blackstar album
or the BJJ project
???
my order of wanting goes:
-talib
-blackstar
-mos
-then maybe bjj, but not looking forward to that too much. *shrugs*

posted in Mos Def, Talib Kweli, Hi-Tek - 3 replies

Don't you all think Mos just has the sexiest voice?

Tribal — Sat, 17 Jan 2004 02:56:07 GMT

omg its just so amazing. I was at a concert and I think he looked at me. Anyone know where I can find him in NYC? This guy is just sooo sexy.

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Kwali

SOUND BOMBING...

this is as alive as

VEDIO VAULT

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the ROC

What are you guys looking forward to most?

Don't you all think Mos just has the sexiest voice?

ok so where is everybody