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Legendary DJ Shot in the head! (need prayer)
Posted by Speech on April 7, 2011
  Musical Safari Series Genre Cocktail       On this new quality mix, Speech plays the role of a bartender throwing all genres from Soul, Funk, Hip-Hop, Rock, House, Dub step & Afro beat into a shaker, adding a special serving of his passion and love, the result is a "Genre Cocktail". Speech explains, "I took a more aggressive approach in this mix, allowing the different energies to mingle… (read more)
Deep Update From Japan
Posted by Speech on April 7, 2011
*** urgent update *** (Below is a letter from Takeshi Yamazaki - leader of the Tokyo church of Christ) Dear Speech, First of all... I'd like to say thank you for thinking about us in Japan! We were so pleased and encouraged to hear that Arrested Developmentwill be coming to Japan in August to help the victims. I know that many artists have canceled their venues and they have very good reason to do… (read more)
Let Your Voice Be Heard!!
Posted by Vagabond Records and Tapes on October 28, 2010
TUNE IN TOMORROW 9AM (Thursday Oct. 28) Arrested Development Rocks new song,"GREENER" live on CNN with anchor Kyra Phillips at 9 a.m. (Eastern)   Thank you fans for an Incredible and "STRONG" tour in the U.K.!! photos by John Kane   YOUR RAVE TOUR REVIEWS Against all odds, they’ve managed to remain modern, relevant and coherent even two decades after the first burst onto the scene – makes… (read more)
MUSIC THAT MATTERS
Posted by SPEECH on April 1, 2010
Music That Matters K'naan - Exciting new music While your Hot 97's, Jam 102's, and so on cram Lady Gaga, Ke$ha and Young Jeezy down our throats until we defecate toxic waste. There is actually signs of life in music that will exhilarate and inspire you. You gotta check out K'Naan born Keinan Abdi Warsame in Mogadishu, Somalia during the Somali Civil War, which began in 1991. His aunt, Magool, was… (read more)
10 Things Every American Should Know About Health Care Reform
Posted by Moveonorg on March 25, 2010
10 Things Every American Should Know About Health Care Reform Spread the word! Share this list with all your friends: 1. Once reform is fully implemented, 94% of Americans will have health insurance coverage, including 32 million who are currently uninsured. 2. Health insurance companies will no longer be allowed to deny people coverage because of preexisting conditions—or to drop coverage when… (read more)
Mr. President - What have you accomplished in the past 12 months?
Posted by Robert P Watson on March 6, 2010
Mr. President - What have you accomplished in the past 12 months? by: "Robert P. Watson, Ph.D. Coordinator of American Studies Lynn University"I am always being asked to grade Obama's presidency. In place of offering him a grade, I put together a list of his accomplishments thus far. I think you would agree that it is very impressive. His first six months have been even more active than FDRs or LBJs… (read more)
The Real Deal about Cell Phones & Cancer
Posted by DoctorOZ and Sp on January 7, 2010
YO The industry says there’s no connection, and of course they would, but experts are raising the alarm and that's who we should listen to. Think about it. We knew there had to be some flip side to the pure genius and convenience to cell phones (& microwave ovens for that matter) Here’s how to play it safe... We rely on them to connect us to the people we love, to help us stay organized… (read more)
Muslims - Stand Up!
Posted by Speech on January 4, 2010
Is anyone else tired of muslim advocacy groups criticizing the U.S. officials and security personnel for cracking down on various muslim nations as those folks want to fly to the U.S.? To my fellow Muslim folk, I am appalled that all you don't speak up louder and more boldly about your disgust with these terrorist acts done in the name of your God and your religion. These crazy cats are making it… (read more)
The Cypher - Mos Def / Black Thought / Eminem
Posted by SPEECH on December 7, 2009
I love Hip Hop Music! A cypher has become the term for a circle of people sharing their gift with each other. Peep this cypher that was aired on BET in October of this year. (2009) Sweeet! Gotta love all of their flows for various reasons. I'm grateful to be alive in this time, in these moments when the possibilities are so endless and the music plays such a big role in the lives of our world! Check… (read more)
Afrika Bambaataa Talks Hip-Hop beginnings!
Posted by SPEECH on December 7, 2009
We know somethings wrong with Hip Hop today! We know it lacks the originality, exposure, purpose and diversity that it once had. We all love this music and DON'T want to see it die! (Like Nas spoke of) So we should go back to the beginnings and let that teach us something! Afrika Bambaataa was THERE! He saw the start of what now has become the most powerful music in the world! I hear some like Todd… (read more)
Former street legend Pee Wee Kirkland breaking it down about hip Hop!
Posted by SPEECH on December 7, 2009
Yo, BEWARE there is A LOT of foul language (and a very brief stripper scene) But I highly recommend you hear the raw wisdom. I Love hearing from brothers like Pee Wee, because they've lived that life of the streets and they hold more credibility to certain youth who respect that life now. There's a quote that says, a persons sore can be a gift to the community. People can use their past troubles or… (read more)
Fresh and DEF
Posted by SPEECH on November 6, 2009
Yo party people! Peep these cool links and enjoy! One of the founders Afrika Bambaataa breaks down the origins of Hip-Hop! You're gonna love it! I always go back to words like these to remind us all what this music is REALLY about! Notice the pure creativity and not being about money! Notice how it was in community centers, it was created by and for the people NOT huge corporations! notice the respect… (read more)