Det gick undan, så jag missade säkert en del. Allt jag tänkte få med fick inte plats, jag skar hårt och utan pardon. En del jag hoppats på levererade inte lika starkt som väntat (läs: Common och Kanye). Natalie Gardiner Summer Rain Eftersom det är en syster till Arise är det den låt som fastnat snabbast ur den nya given. Little Dragon Twice Yukimi Naganos nya sällskap har redan nått den brittiska marknaden. Hemlandet får av någon anledning vänta ett tag till. Det hindrar så klart inte den fina musiken från att korsa nationsgränserna. Clara Hill’s Folkwaves Ocean Queen Tillägget Folkwaves innebär mest att Clara Hill fått en snygg gitarr som duettpartner i de flesta låtarna. Sideways är en utsökt skiva. Flyphonic Love Count med Kissey Asplund I väntan på solodebuten på BBE-sidoetiketten R2 är det här det finaste från Kissey Asplund. G&D One Georgia Anne Muldrow och Dudley Perkins gör det på ettan. J*Davey Valley of Love Nej jag kan inte få nog av Ms Jack Davey och hennes kumpan Brook D’Leau, så de får vara med för andra kvartalet i rad. Janelle Monáe Violet Stars Happy Hunting! Rymdsoul från grottan eller ska vi kalla det d-soul? Pattie Blingh and the Akebulan Five Rebelyouthwithskill Mer Georgia och Dudley. J Dilla Lightworking med Q-Tip & Talib Kweli Jag vet inte riktigt hur den här kom in i bilden, men det är ju J Dilla, Talib Kweli och Q-Tip, så varför inte? Gamla instrumentalen Lightworks med röster. Fint. J-Ro U Call That Love? med Chords Jag är inte helsåld på J-Ro:s sverigedebut, men den här låten är faktiskt riktigt skön. Public Enemy Escapism Gamla män visar att gubbar fortfarande kan. UGK Real Women med Talib Kweli och Raheem DeVaughn Av alla skivor jag inte hunnit recensera de senaste tre månaderna är UGK:s Underground Kingz och Talib Kwelis Eardrum två av de allra finaste. Här delar de på utrymmet igen. Kanske inte riktigt lika starkt som Country Cousins, men bra nära. Brandy Just Like Tommy Ännu en outsider i samlingen. Släpptes egentligen tidigt i våras, men har seglat lite i bakvattnet. Hur som helst en grym låt som förtjänar all uppmärksamhet. Beyoncé Suga Mama Besvikelsen på B:s debut gjorde att jag undvek B’day längre än jag borde. Det är en övergrym skiva som förtjänade mer beröm än den fick av Agnes. Jag skaffade deluxe-versionen när den hamnade på rea. Fast den gamla sanningen att mindre smakar mer gäller nog fortfarande. Den här låten är på sätt och vis uppföljaren till Work It Out. Hårt funksväng. Sharon Jones and the Dap-Kings 100 days, 100 nights Jag har inte hunnit lyssna på det nya albumet från Sharon Jones än, men den här låten släppte de fri för ett bra tag sen och den lovar allt gott. Atmosphere Sunshine Solskenshiphop från liten EP. M.I.A. Paper Planes (Remix) med Bun B and Rich Boy En av årets mest minnesvärda låtar i en ännu längre version med en vers från Bun B. Det räcker väl så 2007? Reverend Beat-Man I’m happy Sluskig och försupen blues när den är som allra bäst. Pastorn är tillbaka i storform. The Hellacopters The Same Lame Story Jag var skeptisk först, men sanningen är att det här är den näst mest spelade låten av alla de senaste tre månaderna. The Je Ne Sais Quoi Manic Panic TJNSQ har fått mycket skit för sitt senaste album. Det tog ett tag för mig att ta in Rhythm. Att Miss J är huvudsångare har förändrat uttrycket en hel del. Idag låter de som Bangles kompade av valfritt punkfunkband från 80-talet. Det är ett gott betyg. The Hives Tick Tick Boom Bara arga skåningar och sura närkingar kan hata det här. Less

We contionue our conversation with Professor Griff of Public Enemy. We move from Los Angeles to San Francisco for the recent Rock the Bells concert. Here griff opens up and gives an candid and heartfelt rundown about the difficult period , he and his fellow band members endured when he was kicked out the group. Griff talks about the types of steps the group took to repair the rift and to heal. He also talks about how he wound up being signed to Luke Skywalker Records which was home to Luther Campbell and the 2Live Crew. he notes that it was Chuck D who actually got him that deal. Lastly, Griff gives a breakdown of today’s political climate and where the group fits in. Very insightful as Griff offers up rarely heard perspectives.. Less

As we celebrate the 20th anniversary of Public Enemy, we got up close and personal with the Minister of Information Professor Griff. He dropped some serious bombs and gave us some rarely discussed insight into the group’s humble beginnings and inner workings. We also discuss the importance of Asa Hilliard who passed away the day we conducted this interview.. Less

We conclude our interview with Public Enemy’s Hip Hop Activist and Media Assassin Harry Allen. here we talk about race relations, cointel-pro and the impact of the Flava Flav show… Less

As the front man for the legendary group Public Enemy Chuck D helped revolutionize the rap game by bringing political, social and cultural consciousness to the forefront of hip hop discussion. Following Public Enemy’s success a number of groups came forward with a foundation in Afrocentrism. The production team, The Bomb Squad consisting of Chuck D, Hank & Keith Shocklee, and Eric “Vietnam” Sadler, created a dense, ferocious rock infused sound unlike anything that came before them to outline PE’s scathing narratives. In addition to their lyrical content and sound, PE also pioneered a number of other hip hop movements including the first rap world tours, introduced the first hype man in Flavor Flav, and released the first albums on mp3. We caught up with Chuck following his work on Ali Rap to discuss a number of topics. In a conversation that lasted roughly two hours we talked about the creation of P.E., his relationship with Flavor Flav, Ice Cube, politics and a lot in between. Less

As the front man for the legendary group Public Enemy Chuck D helped revolutionize the rap game by bringing political, social and cultural consciousness to the forefront of hip hop discussion. Following Public Enemy’s success a number of groups came forward with a foundation in Afrocentrism. The production team, The Bomb Squad consisting of Chuck D, Hank & Keith Shocklee, and Eric “Vietnam” Sadler, created a dense, ferocious rock infused sound unlike anything that came before them to outline PE’s scathing narratives. In addition to their lyrical content and sound, PE also pioneered a number of other hip hop movements including the first rap world tours, introduced the first hype man in Flavor Flav, and released the first albums on mp3. We caught up with Chuck following his work on Ali Rap to discuss a number of topics. In a conversation that lasted roughly two hours we talked about the creation of P.E., his relationship with Flavor Flav, Ice Cube, politics and a lot in between. Less

This week on Empowerment Radio Tunde chats with “The X Minista” Professor Griff of Public Enemy on a number of topics ranging from the Erosion of Consciousness in Hip-Hop, his feelings on the Covenant with a Black America, to his relationship with Flava Flav, and current film project, Turn Off Channel Zero. Professor Griff joined us live during the second hour and fielded calls from Empowerment Radio listeners. Keep Up w/ Empowerment Radio: MySpace.Com/EmpowermentRadio Empowerment Radio airs live Monday Mornings from 7-9am CST on KNON 89.3 FM in Dallas. Listeners beyond the local broadcast area can catch Empowerment Radio via this PodCast as well as the Live Stream @ KNON.org. Empowerment Radio welcomes your calls in the second hour. (8-9am CST) The number to the studio is: 972-647-1893. Please keep comments and questions brief and on topic. For more information and to keep up with Empowerment Radio, Check Us @ MySpace: MySpace.Com/EmpowermentRadio Less

TURN OFF CHANNEL ZERO: Professor Griff of Public Enemy Category: Life This Week’s Show: TURN OFF CHANNEL ZERO: ReProgram and ReEvolve Category: Race, History, and Being Human Guests: Professor Griff, Emcee, Author Tunde speaks with The X Minista, Professor Griff on the Hip-hop crew Public Enemy, the Turn Off Channel Zero Film Project, and Building a Life Curriculum to Educate and Know Thyself. Less

Public Enemy’s Professor Griff on why many Americans are unable to make right choices. Listen to the full interview on Empowerment Radio Monday, March 12 at 7am CST. We invite you to call in with questions during the 8 o’clock hour. The studio number is: (972) 647-1893 Empowerment Radio discusses the issues of today, how they impact real people, and potential strategies for success. In addition to it’s broadcast on KNON 89 .3 FM in Dallas, Empowerment Radio is now nationally syndicated, streamed live over the net, and avialable via podcast. Check Empowerment Radio @ MySpace for More Information… Less

Public Enemy’s Professor Griff Speaks on the Birth of Public Enemy and Consciousness in Hiphop. Listen to the full interview on Empowerment Radio Monday, March 12 at 7am CST. We invite you to call in with questions during the 8 o’clock hour. The studio number is: (972) 647-1893 Empowerment Radio discusses the issues of today, how they impact real people, and potential strategies for success. In addition to it’s broadcast on KNON 89.3 FM in Dallas, Empowerment Radio is now nationally syndicated, streamed live over the net, and avialable via podcast. Check Empowerment Radio @ MySpace for More Information… Less

Public Enemy’s Professor Griff Speaks on the Birth of Public Enemy and Consciousness in Hiphop. Listen to the full interview on Empowerment Radio Monday, March 12 at 7am CST. We invite you to call in with questions during the 8 o’clock hour. The studio number is: (972) 647-1893 Empowerment Radio discusses the issues of today, how they impact real people, and potential strategies for success. In addition to it’s broadcast on KNON 89.3 FM in Dallas, Empowerment Radio is now nationally syndicated, streamed live over the net, and avialable via podcast. Check Empowerment Radio @ MySpace for More Information… Less

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Esta é a segunda edição do programa Aliados do Ritmo, produzido, mixado e apresentado por Dj TyDoZ. Tivemos a participação especial de Khalid Muhammad, ativista do hip-hop aqui no Distrito Federal. Este podcast tem o apoio de Odeo, Marola Discos, Só Balanço Produções e sítio Cultura Hip-Hop. 1) Código Penal – “Mente criminal” (1996) 2) Baseado nas Ruas (part. GOG) – “Apocalipse” (1992) 3) GOG (part. Marcão e DF Movimento) – “Peso pesado” (1992) 4) Rodney o & DJ Joe Cooley – “This is for the homies” (1988) 5) Public Enemy – “Don’t believe the hype” (1988) 6) EPMD – “You gots to chill” (1987) 7) King Tee (part. Ice Cube e Mc Breeze) – “Played like a piano” (1991) 8) Grover Washington Jr. – “Knucklehead” (1975) Allah u Akbar! Less

In the second part of this historic meeting between these two legendary emcees, we talk about Cointel-Pro and how many of the political groups were victims to media character assassinations. Chuck D noted that it’s something that anyone who decides to speak out should expect. We also focused on the dynamics of Hip Hop around the world and how the US rappers are percieved the world. We talked about how Hip Hop evolved from being a subservisve communication tool to being a tool for the dope game backed up and fully supported by corporate media. lastly we tackled the issue as to whether or not Hip Hop is only a music and culture for young people. Apparently its people outside of Hip Hop that keep insisting that it is in spite of the fact that Hip Hop is over 30 years old with many of its pioneers being over 50. Whats really going on with all that? Less

PE meets X-Clan: A Conversation w/ Chuck D & Brother J pt 1 By Davey D “No Disrespect to Nas, but somebody tell that man that Hip Hop is alive and well”. That was the sound advice given by Brother J of X-Clan from the stage of the packed out Mezzanine Nightclub in San Francisco the other night. The crowd roared with approval as Brother J sans his mentor the late Professor X and his best friend the late Sugar Shaft carried on the legacy of one of Hip Hop’s all-time greatest groups. The audience was assaulted with song after song and hit after hit –from ‘Grand Verbalizer’ to ‘Ways of the Scales’ to his new hit ‘Weapons X’. It was a moment to behold as the audience was brought to fevered pitch by 10:30 that night and Public Enemy had not even touched the stage. Brother J and X-Clan were on fire. As you looked around the crowd you saw an accurate reflection of the Hip Hop community. You saw folks ranging from their early 20s to well onto their 40s. Believe it or not I saw a few folks in attendance with their adult kids. I saw a lot of women. I saw b-boy and b-girls, thugs, squares, cultural activists, academics, Nation of Islam members, revolutionary types, former Panthers, Hippies types, whites, Latinos, Asians, professional types and lots of women. Some came for the political message the groups offered. Others came because they yearned to see and reconnect to the hey day Hip Hop’s famed Golden Era of the late 80s and early 90s. Others came because they like the new material put out by both acts over the past couple of years. A whole lot of folks came to see the TV phenom we call Flava Flav. When he stepped on the stage that night in the middle of ‘Welcome to the Terrordome’ the crowd erupted and an already amped up crowd took it up a notch. In spite of the controversy Flav has caused with the VH1 TV show, and fellow band members like Professor Griff speaking out, what was clear was that once on stage, every member absolutely needed to be there. There was no denying the chemistry and more importantly the friendship and love they all have for one another and for their people. This was especially telling when Griff and Flav were on stage as the two clearly showed that despite the differences they have genuine love and support for one another. You felt secure seeing Professor Griff and the martial arts trained S1Ws holding it down. Griff also doubled as band leader which included stellar musicians like his step son Kylee and longtime legend Brian Hargroove on bass. We also want to offer our heartfelt condolences to Griff who lost his sister to cancer jus two days before. In spite of the loss he brought his love and charisma to the stage and it was felt. You felt at home watching the long-time camaraderie of Chuck D and Flav as they went to and delivered a non stop energized 3 hour show that will go down in the history books. It was Hip Hop at it’s best. And so in many respects while Nas has a point in the fact that corporate media has ruined a lot of the music, it was more than apparent that they could not kill off the culture. There was no denying the infectious vibe that PE and X-Clan brought to the stage. Earlier that day, I along with my radio listeners in the Bay Area, Atlanta, Portland, Fresno, Sacramento, Seattle, Anchorage and all around the world via satellite and internet got a chance to experience that vibe with a historic meeting of the minds. For the first time in their long histories Chuck D and Brother J did an interview together. We had an in depth, memorable conversation about everything under the sun ranging from Hip Hop and politics to the art of emceeing to the anniversary of Crip co-founder Stanley Tookie Williams’ execution at San Quentin in part 1. In part 2 we continued our discussion touching on topics like; Cointel-pro and the character assassination many Golden era political groups suffered. We talked about Hip Hop around the world and how the US is perceived. We talked about how Hip Hop went from being a subversive-secret code based communication that inspired and liberated people to one that came to be an extension of the dope game. We also talked about this insistence by forces outside the Black community to keep labeling Hip Hop as young people’s music. Lastly we talked about the importance of valuing our history. We talked about the significance of these two legendary groups touring together for the first time and why it never happened during Hip Hop’s Golden era in the late 80s a/early 90s when both acts were arguably in their prime. Chuck D explained that there was never any rivalry or funk between X-Clan and PE despite their slightly different political approaches and philosophy. PE was influenced by the Black Panthers and were rooted within the Nation of Islam, while X-Clan were rooted in Black nationalist philosophies of the Blackwatch Movement headed by the late Sonny Carson. Chuck D noted that by the time X-Clan hit the scene PE had already started touring outside the US and that the two groups simply weren’t on the same page in terms of being able to hook up a tour. However both him and Brother J spoke to the importance of groups and people within the Black freedom struggle being able to come together and work for a common goal. The sense of history behind a Public Enemy and X-Clan tour was not lost on either man. Adding to this importance was the fact that although absent from the tour, brother J and KRS-One who once traded barbs over records around their political outlooks had buried the hatchet and become good friends. In fact some of KRS’s Temple of Hip Hop members are on tour with Brother J included KRS’s road manager Non-Stop who is serving as tour manager for Brother J. In this particular segment we focused on how X-Clan and KRS-One deaded their once storied rivalry which centered on Black Nationalism vs. Humanism. It was interesting to note that Brother J was touring with several members of KRS’s Temple of Hip Hop. He went into detail as to how that came about and how important it was for folks to know that the pair get along. It was the first time that Brother J had publicly addressed the issue. Also on the new X-Clan album ‘Return to Mecca’, he and KRS did a song together called ‘Speak the Truth’. We spoke with Chuck D about the art of emceeing. He explained how Brother J made him step his rhyme game up in a major way and that he was blown away by J’s clarity and precision. Brother J noted that he came out of a Brooklyn based tradition which was personified by artists like Big Daddy Kane and the late ODB. J explained that for years he was a battle emcee who basically refocused his energy into political topics. Lastly in this segment we spoke about Black leadership and the anniversary of Stanley Tookie Williams. Both J and Chuck spoke about how we spend a lot of time and energy focusing on issues of mass distraction like the 50 Cent vs. Oprah and the Michael Richards calling Black people ‘nigger’ at a comedy club. Chuck noted that it goes beyond name calling and into the types of treatment we receive at the hands of people who don’t care about us including the recent police killing of Sean Bell. Also of note is Brother J’s take on Nas doing a song addressing the police shooting. He challenged him and others to be more consistent with their activism and not leave people confused by doing songs like ‘Ochie Wally’ that seemingly undermine their creditabilty as being conscious. Less

This was an interview we did a few months ago on our daily Hard knock Radio show. We decided to replay it since alot of folks had not heard it. It features Chuck D, Paris and Kam all talking about the new Paris produced Public Enemy album ‘rebirth of a Nation’. The trio also talk about the state of Hip Hop, mass media and mysogony. Hope y’all enjoy it. My co-host Weyland Southon holds down the interviewing duties Less

This is a trip back into time when Public Enemy was bursting onto the scene and capturing the hearts and minds of millions of fans. The year was early 1990 at the Henry J kaiser Convention Center in Oakland. Public Enemey had just finished performing at a sold out concert and held a press conference. Chuck D held court along with Professor Griff and a couple of the S1Ws. Chuck spoke about race, media control and the responsibility he and other members within his group had taken on. As you listen to this never before aired interview, keep in mind that the tape recorder had a shotty battery which meant that thd original copy had everybody talking at a high pitch. back then correcting that was rather cumbersome. Nowdays we can do that easily. hence that is why you may hear fluctuations in the pitch of Chuck D’s voice. Enjoy the interview Less

In the second part of our interview… Paris opens up and talks about the inner workings of the music industry. He talks about how major record labels try to manipulate stock prices and create the illusion that they are doing well when in fact everything is crumbling.. This session is defintely Music Biz 101…. be sure to listen.. Less