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Really AA? February 10th, 2010
As if charging a hefty fee for you accompanying attire in the form of one checked bag wasn’t enough, American Airlines decides to take it a step further. You know that flat pillow and the very thin blanket that you race for, it will now cost you $8. Now that’s flying the friendly sky high stick up.
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National Museum of Hip Hop February 9th, 2010
Recently I sat with Raven “The Blazin Eurasian” and Jahara to discuss the opening of The National Museum of Hip-Hop. Check out the website to see the interview and the new developments of a Hip-Hop institution.
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Glad U Came – Feb 5, 2010 February 9th, 2010
It has been a long time since Uncle Mike and I blazed the home county of the Kings, our city Brooklyn NY. We came back to Deity, our old stomping grounds to announce the return of Bi-Polar Friday’s and to celebrate our hommie FWMJ‘s birthday. I must admit I want to rename the party just because I’m in a new mood, but I’ll leave that up to the people to decide. Please post some suggestions in the comment section.
We were pleasantly surprised to see our peeps from Triple Crown up in the place, pounding the dance floor. You guy bring the raucous, we really miss yall.
Shout out to FWMJ and all his peeps. I hope yall had a good time. I saw a lot of wall flowers in that crew. 
I kid, you guys were singing but next time a lot more “shake it to the ground ground”.
We planned to post a lot more pictures of everyone in motion, but the pictures weren’t great. We will fix that at the next jam.
Nuff love to everyone that braved the threat of a blizzard to rock with us. Spread the word and tell your friends that Uncle Mike and Ali Shaheed are back at Deity. See you in April.
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Guitar Hero < DJ Hero February 4th, 2010
CLARITY, not but for a moment it is more of my constant, unlike those that walk and breathe in haze. Yep YOU are right, it’s Two Thousand & Ten therein I’m gonna talk it, you can call it my new phase.
Last year I heard a brilliant analogy that describes a culture that exists within the music industry. They likened the actions of some to J. R. R. Tolkien’s “The Lord Of The Rings”. I’ll paraphrase what he said; as soon as a project or an opportunity or a bit of notoriety falls into an artist or producer’s hands they succumb to the darkness and try to rule those that were a moment before their equal.
I must admit that within my 21-year career I only had a couple of disappointments. For the most part, my experiences have been relatively positive. I didn’t spend much time reflecting on the culture of bad behavior until recently when a project I was working on befell the curse of the ole divide and conquer. As I listen to each party blame the other both stating “it’s just business” I remember the words uttered last year, “yo Sha! This is just like Lord of The Rings”. WORD! He was dead on with that analogy.
In real life unlike the movie, there is no tangible device in which we can lay blame. Unfortunately that element is within our spirit. I hope, NO I pray that when the ring falls into my hands that I will be guarded from it’s impurities and will rise above my lower desires.
In the meantime; I’ll push the cross fader, soundboy sound system much greater than the catgut & pickups. I’m a Brooklyn Boy we get up, till the life ends. It’s 2010 let the saga begin… The Fellowship of The Ring.
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iSad-Geek Down January 27th, 2010
After months of rumors and speculation Apple unveiled their new device called the iPad. As a longtime user of Apple products I have to admit this announcement is a bit anti climactic.
The tablet computer market is just getting off the ground. There will be plenty of room to grow. Apple has been smart at establishing a culture and modifying its products to keep people coming back. I know the 1st gen iPad is the tip of the iceberg of what is to come. The book reader feature alone is a game changer, but not enough to move me.
As for now its a nice tote for those that want to travel with an internet ready, media capable device with a screen larger than the iPod touch. The 1ghz processor is certain to keep this road dog out of the heavy computing lane. The absence of a web cam in this age of global communication says to me that Apple wants to keep people attached to their laptops just a little while longer. (For my friends at 5Linx the lane is yours, for now.)
Considering it will be many years before manufacturers beef up tablet computers to the way I use my laptop means I won’t be jumping in any time soon. Instead I may drop $500 elsewhere. My suggestion to those paying attention is to bulk up on Apple stock or Amazon stock and ride it out. When Apple introduced the iPod their stock was trading close to $15 a share. Out of that came the life changing iTunes music/ video store and another life changing product the iPhone. Today, the day they announced another industry changing product their stock was trading at $207. Think about it, a mini computer/iPod Touch type book reader and a book store. This will grow into something big which says there’s money to be made. Also there’s no how the Apple book store will compete with Amazon’s inventory. Maybe a year from now but not today which means there is money to be made. Just a year ago Amazon was trading at $60 a share, the Kindle grew that to today’s market price of $122 per share. YALL HEAR ME!!!
Probably not what you expected to read when you glanced at this, but that’s where my head is…
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Blanket Haiti with love January 13th, 2010
On January 12, 2010 Haiti suffered a devastating 7.0 magnitude earthquake. Just one day later there is little information as to the extent of the damage and loss of life. Communications there are scarce. It is believed that the numbers affected are in the hundred thousands. Haiti is a very poor nation. The citizens will need help from every corner of the world. Please take a moment of your time to make a donation to one of the many reputable charities. I have listed just a few. Every little bit helps.. And lets keep our prayers up for the people there and in all parts of the world suffering. peace.
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Raphael Saadiq x Terminal 5 December 5th, 2009
photo courtesy of mel d. cole – village slum
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The Foreign Exchange x Grammy December 3rd, 2009
Hooray for MUSIC! Big up to our fam The Foreign Exchange on their Grammy Nomination! The song “Daykeeper” from FE’s album Leave it All Behind is up for Best Urban/Alternative Performance. We’re rooting for you guys all the way… Comon’ NARAS… give up the goods!!!
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