(Press Release) New York, NY – Queer Black Cinema Institute (QBCI) will hold a Garden Party Benefit on Saturday, July 16, 2011 at the Brooklyn Society of Ethical Culture, to raise funds for its fourth Annual QBC Film Festival in Brooklyn. The garden party is Co-hosted by Reginald L. Barnes, former winner of NBC’s, “Weakest Link” and host of viral comedy/news show, “Pop Media” … [Read more...] about QBC Film Fest Garden Party Benefit: A night of jazz, R&B, soul at the Brooklyn Society of Ethical Culture on July 16th
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Rapper Robert Crafton III aka “Chilly B” from 80s group Newcleus dies after stroke
March 3, 2010 (WENN) -- Rapper ROBERT CRAFTON III has died after suffering a stroke at the age of 47. The musician, also known as Chilly B, died on February 23, 2010 in Brooklyn, New York. He also suffered from diabetes and kidney problems. The bassist, songwriter and rapper joined hip-hop group Newcleus in the 1980s, and helped redefine the sound of electro-pop. The … [Read more...] about Rapper Robert Crafton III aka “Chilly B” from 80s group Newcleus dies after stroke
Game Rebellion: Vote now for Brooklyn based punk band’s video “Blind” on MTVU “The Freshmen”
Band info- www.gamerebellion.com and www.tygereye.net/GameRebellion Myspace- www.myspace.com/gamerebellion Facebook fan page- Game Rebellion Twitter- Game_Rebellion Since the January 18, 2010 release of their "Sounds Like a Riot" EP on iTunes, Game Rebellion has been preparing for their upcoming tour and performances at SXSW. The band's fusion of rock, metal, hip hop … [Read more...] about Game Rebellion: Vote now for Brooklyn based punk band’s video “Blind” on MTVU “The Freshmen”
Throwback Friday- “Talkin all that Jazz” by Stetsasonic
Funny. This song is as relevant today as it was in 1988. People still get on rappers about sampling music, and "Talkin all that Jazz" was Stetsasonic's defense of the hip hop explaining that they were using existing beats to create a new art form. One of my sisters brought up this early 80s, Brooklyn native, self proclaimed hip hop band earlier this week, and I knew that … [Read more...] about Throwback Friday- “Talkin all that Jazz” by Stetsasonic
VH1 pays homage to 25 years of Def Jam Records in its 6th year celebration of Hip Hop Honors
TAPED FROM THE BROOKLYN ACADEMY OF MUSIC (BAM), HOWARD GILMAN OPERA HOUSE IN BROOKLYN, NEW YORK “30 Rock’s” Tracy Morgan Returns as Host for the Third Time to Commemorate One of the Greatest Record Labels of Hip Hop NEW YORK, NY, June 2, 2009 – Back for its sixth year saluting the best in hip hop, VH1’s Hip Hop Honors 2009 will celebrate the achievements of one of hip … [Read more...] about VH1 pays homage to 25 years of Def Jam Records in its 6th year celebration of Hip Hop Honors