OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO: "We Movin'" by AZ

Written by Joey Pinkney
Book Review Editor
Staff Writer

Check out this new video by Hip Hop Pioneer AZ.

Behind The Scenes of AZ's "We Movin'" Video Shoot

Written by Joey Pinkney
Book Reviews Editor
Staff Writer

Check out the behind-the-scenes look at the making of Hip Hop Pioneer AZ's single "We Movin'".

Mainstream Rap: A Pipeline to Prison?

Mainstream Rap: A Pipeline to Prison?
Revised edition

By Sebastien Elkouby

In early 2012, a controversial anonymous letter entitled "The Secret Meeting That Changed Rap Music and Destroyed a Generation" hit the internet by storm. The letter, which claims that an unnamed top music industry executive promoted gangsta rap to fill private prisons, was published by hundreds of blogs and websites and was reposted on countless forums, Twitter and Facebook profiles. Across social media, everyone from Public Enemy's Chuck D to Freeway Ricky Ross had something to say about it. Various YouTube videos were posted to discuss the anonymous letter and translations of the letter were posted in French, Spanish and other languages for international audiences.

Exclusive: 2Chainz Grammy Nomination Toast (PICS)

Last night in Atlanta, GA Moet & Chandon hosted a toast to 2Chainz at Vanquish Nightclub to celebrate his Grammy Nominations. It was a packed house of industry elite and tastemakers. Hosted by Television and Radio Personality Rashan Ali and toast given by Moet Hennessy Tulashi the packed house lifted their glasses and toasted to the hard work and success to the man of the hour 2Chainz TRU…

Kisha's Love & Hip Hop Atlanta Analysis

This season us the public got to sit down weekly and watch dysfunction,chaos and confusion. These people were the butt of many jokes many times I didn't know whether to laugh or cry because something's were just too much.

Lil Scrappy was torn between his daughters mother, Erica and bootylicious Shay. This whole season we watched him go back and forth between two women. He was truly torn between good and evil and his mom didn't help the situation either because instead of promoting a healthy monogamous relationship she encouraged a playa's lifestyle.

Stevie J spent the shows season playing his daughter's mother, Mimi and his chick on the side /protege Joseline. He truly had his cake and ate it too and initially viewers felt sorry for Mimi but that later changed because people couldn't understand why a beautiful woman would allow a man to demean her every week. Joseline turned her negative into a positive by simply playing Stevie's game but according to her rules. She played when necessary and on her terms.

The show touched on domestic violence as aspiring singer K.Michelle revealed she was in an abusive relationship with hit producer Memphitz .He dangled that over her head and she sold her soul to the devil for the possible chance to become a star. So after walking away she still had to fight because no one believed her. Memphitz denies her allegation as well as his wife Toya ( Lil Wayne's ex wife ) I thought it was courageous of K.Michelle to reveal such a personal side of life to the public since we know plenty of battered women never tell or don't live to tell.

We watched Rasheeda and Kirk try to juggle marriage, parenting and career and on the outside looking in it appeared the couple had the perfect life. What cameras revealed was a struggling marriage that was in turmoil due to life stressors and in a society where people quickly turn to divorce as a solution, the couple took stock of the relationship and decided their marriage was MORE important than fame.

We saw a very vulnerable Benzino look for love and when he met aspiring singer Karlie, he thought it was a match made in heaven but unbeknownst to him she had her eyes on the prize and it wasn't him, it was what he could do for her. He believed he was in love and thought they could work on forever as a powerful couple. Reality set in and he removed those rose tinted glasses and ended the relationship.

Overall as many complained that this show like many other reality shows displayed African Americans in a poor light. I felt that although they decided to live out in the public's eye they all were unique and had a different quality.

I saw they all had different issues that they had to handle as well as personal demons to conquer as well. What we can learn from this show is that we ALL have problems and even though many would not admit they could easily identify with these people.

Many judged this cast but many lived a similar life minus the glitz and glam. Infedelity, Domestic Violence, Mental Abuse, Marriage, Lies and Betrayal are all things we have experienced at some point in time.

This show depicted real life and real emotions and although many didn't agree how they handled particular situations it was a glimpse into their lives dysfunctional and raw.

Kisha Green is a publisher who has a passion for writing and sharing her witty personality with many through social media. For more info about Kisha, visit her website www.divabooksinconline.com and you can also follow her on Twitter @KishaGreen

2 Chainz album drops as commodities - gold and silver

Rapper 2 Chainz received his gold plaque for “No Lie,” gold prices rose to new heights leading some with liquid income to freeze and some with disposable income to bling -- at the same time, according to reupspot.com. 

Yet, all in the sum of one week records were broken, albums turned golden and South Africans protested to resolve on-going salary disputes between platinum mining unions, according to reports. 

In a way, 2 Chainz career has come full circle with the economy — from the time when he was formerly known as Tity Boi – one half of the rap duo Playaz Circle, which stood for Preparing Legal Assets for Years from A to Z – to now when he can say he broke a record formerly held by Jay-Z.

Question.

In an industry like so many others that are losing value due to supply and demand - a business term as well as the name of Playaz Circle debut album -- might accolades and equality prove more essential in a south-bound economy? Or have we not broken the chains of poverty?

Here’s the reality.

It’s not a fad - economically fame, alcohol, drugs and dreams are safer investments and easier to sell, which may explain why fans of 2 Chainz feel his work is a piece of “work.”

 

Yet, folks with liquid income are not rushing to buy gold commodities — let alone a gold album as some who may have disposable income.

Whether it is silver or platinum, it is cheaper than Gold. 

It’s unclear if that is why Kanye West “went to Jacob's and made the new Jesus Chains" in gold.

It's also unclear if he did so after noting that Hov was wearing platinum and not gold at such a time. 

It is clear however that commodities such as gold costs $1,602 per ounce, compared to Platinum, which $1,399 and Silver, which is $27.76 per ounce, based on reports. 

So which is a better investment? 

In no way am I saying Kim Kardashian is just some white girl. She's is just a "Bad B____," says Yeezy. 

But, what I am saying is ... he invested in an asset. 

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THANE KOI ..who is he and the reason why he didn't he help Lil'Kim with his ghostwriting skills (Part 1)

TBUT: Who is Thane Koi?

Thane Koi is the rapper/singer that is gonna slay every 

has-been rapper who comes for Thane (me), 

he's the new sound of the generation. Be on the watch of that.

Will Smith Brings Back the Classic Fresh Prince of Bel-Air Theme Song Rap

-- The Black Urban Times Is The #1 News Site For the Global Urban Audience. @Futuristicblog

B.o.B & DJ Toomp in the studio album

Working on B.o.B's forthcoming album

La Femme Nikita, Lyrical Assassin

Gritty Pretty Thangs
Words by Gangstarr Girl

Don't let the pretty face fool you. The rapper La Femme NIKITA is just as gully as Luc Besson's spy/assassin from the 1990 French action flick turned U.S. crossover phenomenon.

Before giving in to her rapper persona, 21-year-old Natasha Walton was a songbird who became a finalist on season one of Making the Band 3. As fate would have it, she obviously didn't become a member of Danity Kane (thank goodness) but that hasn't stopped her from continuing to pursue her dreams.

Raised in Texarkana, TX, she was always singing but added rapping to her repertoire at age 13.

"I remember hanging around my older brother and cousin, and wanting to be just like them. I wanted to be like the guys," says NIKITA. "I wrote my first rap trying to impress them [and] they wer like, "little girl get out of here!"

Raised by her "big momma" aka "Shotgun Anni," who told her she could do anything she put her mind to, quitting wasn't in her blood and that's why she never put down her rhyme book. With a recent appearance on Bet's Rap City, and her latest single "Patrón" currently receiving airplay on 92.3 FM KIIZ (Waco, TX), Power 102 (EL PASO, TX), Q93.3 (New Orleans), 92.1FM The Beat (Tulsa OK) and in the general Texarkana area, this lyrical Femme Fatale is spitting, grinding and being as gangstarr as her name--with a voice to match. NIKITA charges the mic with estrogen but with bass in her voice à la Rah Digga circa '98. Gangstarr Girl caught up with the young diva who broke down various topics pertaining to her world.


What's in a Name

"La Femme NIKITA is my alter ego to Natasha Walton. It's my code name. My label mate [from She Records] and manager were calling me that when I came to New York [for Making the Band auditions] and it just stuck. After seeing the flick, I got it. It's like you don't know what to expect. [People] automatically put me in the pretty girl, model or singer category but don't realize I'm a lyrical assassin."


Sounds Like

"Artistictly it would be like going out on a date with Tupac to a nice Blues & Jazz lounge to talk about Lil Wayne, Lauryn Hill, & Mary J. Blige--maybe even trade verses from UGK's 'Ridin' Dirty' and Master P's 'Ice Cream Man.'"

Musical Influences

"Tupac, Notorious B.I.G., Jay-Z, Nas, Snoop, Pimp C, Bun B, Scarface, Lauryn Hill, Mary J. Blige, Eve, Lil Wayne, Young Jeezy, etc. It's so many [but] pretty much the ones that are constantly putting out good music!"

Female Emcees

"They are here [but they're] not getting the exposure they deserve, especially the real female emcees! I've noticed that some of the female emcees on the come up subject themselves to being disrespected [and] once you present yourself that way, you lose. You lose respect from others, and most importantly respect for yourself. Having the opportunity to be put CLICK HERE