Obama and the Skittles vote
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e2anW7kcckw] …and for a non-ignorant analysis, peep Jeff Chang’s blog here.
Happy 2008
After an extended holiday both here and abroad, it’s time to dig into this year’s work: • As many of you know, I’ll be spending most of my time reporting and writing my book, “The Big Payback: How Hip-Hop Became Global Pop,” coming out on New American Library/Penguin in the Fall of 2009. See y’all […]
Good Intentions
The confluence of genius and psychopathy is all too common in hip-hop, the convergence of genius and altruism all too rare. Few rappers possess what Chuck D. had, try as they might. From today’s Washington Post.
America’s Two Destinies
Read my 9-11 post on hiphopmusic.com
Hydrated Fo’ Life
Reviewed the new Fitty for the Washington Pizzy today. And got Milk some ink too. [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4GACD_UKhX8]