Remember that eensie weensie stretch when rap was simply fun? No virtually naked girls and glorified thug life. DJ Jazzy Jeff and The Fresh Prince and Biz Markie are the first two groups/artists that come to mind. Album after album, DJ Jazzy Jeff and The Fresh Prince really hit home with us young folks with classic anthems that are still relevant today. One of my all time … [Read more...] about Throwback Friday- DJ Jazzy Jeff and The Fresh Prince “Parents Just Don’t Understand
Archives for September 4, 2009
Women in hip hop. Interview with MC Lyte. (Examiner.com)
I originally posted this interview on my women's column for Examiner.com and wanted to share on this blog. Click HERE to read all posts from my Examiner.com women's column. MC Lyte first gained noteriety as a hip hop artist back in the 80s and 90s delivering hit tunes such as “Ruffneck” and “I Am The Lyte.” Since then, MC Lyte has gone on to coach Shar Jackson … [Read more...] about Women in hip hop. Interview with MC Lyte. (Examiner.com)
September 2009- In The Life episode “It’s About Time”
Episode Summary This month, IN THE LIFE explores what it means to grow old as a gay person in America – how a generation once at the frontlines of establishing the modern LGBT movement finds, in what should be their golden years, new challenges living life openly gay. IT’S ABOUT TIME highlights the leaders spearheading a national effort to protect the rights of LGBT senior … [Read more...] about September 2009- In The Life episode “It’s About Time”