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10 Oct 2011
0

Because Mos Def Can Say It Better Than I Can Right Now

by Jose
Tagship-hop, mos def, rap, video
Because Mos Def can say it better than I can (all emphases mine) … The fresh, the author and associates are proud to present M-Def the Black, fantastic raw Dynamic, true Ecstatic, ghetto outstanding Classic active every place, I have The skill, power, passion, rai...
The Manhood Series: About Eminem And My Own Slight Conflicts
08 Jul 2010
5

The Manhood Series: About Eminem And My Own Slight Conflicts

by Jose
Tagseminem, hip-hop, music, sexism, source, the manhood series, xxl
“So, what you’re saying is that you don’t think it’s right that Benzino and the Source are calling Eminem Elvis?” “No, it’s like they’re using the pro-Black agenda superficially to garner the respect of the hip-hop communi...
05 Aug 2009
7

Big Pun’s Wife and How Sexism Runs Rampant Through Your Vericose Vains

by Jose
Tagship-hop, intersectionality, sexism
Indulge me. Watch this video and tell me what’s your first reaction. If your first reaction to this video was “Girl, get a job!”, whether you’re a woman or man of any color or stature, you’re enacting on sexist behavior. Yes, I got this fro...
Who’s Gonna Cover Your Vibes, XXLs, and Sources?
06 Jul 2009
4

Who’s Gonna Cover Your Vibes, XXLs, and Sources?

by Jose
Tagship-hop, music, writing
Recently, Vibe Magazine closed its doors, at least in print form. For those who never ventured into black publication, Vibe Magazine was a Black-based magazine started by Quincy Jones last decade. The ostensible vision of the pub was to highlight Black culture, but with...
A Letter To The Black Star, Mos Def and Talib Kweli
31 May 2009
2

A Letter To The Black Star, Mos Def and Talib Kweli

by Jose
Tagship-hop, letters
Dear Mos Def and Talib Kweli, (or whoever decides to read / respond / reflect) Your concert piece last night reminded me why I’m such a big fan of yours. A myriad of followers from all over the Tri-State area, of all different backgrounds, ages, and cultures came ...
The JLV’s Top 5 Greatest vs. Top 5 Favorite MCs of All Time
22 Jan 2009
18

The JLV’s Top 5 Greatest vs. Top 5 Favorite MCs of All Time

by Jose
Tagship-hop, music
On Facebook, I came across a slight problem that most hip-hop heads come across whenever a major hip-hop event happens (i.e. the release of Notorious, the movie): how do we qualify our short-list of greatest MCs and favorite MCs? I put up my thoughts to the masses and g...
It Was All A Dream (What If …?)
10 Mar 2008
6

It Was All A Dream (What If …?)

by Jose
Tagseducation, hip-hop, notorious big, what if
My hip-hop heads know that, over the last weekend, many of us commemorated Christopher “Biggie Smalls” Wallace’s (a.k.a. The Notorious B.I.G.) anniversary of his murder 11 years ago on March 9th, 1997 in Los Angeles, CA. Unfortunately, the murderer sti...
Step Into a World
03 Dec 2007
12

Step Into a World

by Jose
Tagseducation, hip-hop
In a recent conversation about rap over at Bionic Teaching, I highlighted the essence of how teachers should approach rap and hip-hop in general: I think if you’re going to do it in the classroom, do it from the gut i.e. have a true and honest discussion. After all, tha...
Follow the Leader
12 Apr 2007
1

Follow the Leader

by Jose
Tagship-hop, music, rakim
I wrote this a few weeks ago in another site in response to someone’s inquiry as to why I believe Rakim’s the greatest rapper of all time. It bothers me a little that he doesn’t have an official website, and the last time someone tried to pay homage to...

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