Another music video has surfaced from the trenches within the Go-Go Community in regards to the 2010 DC Mayoral Campaigne.  In this particular music video, entitled “Fenty Win”, the Junkyard Band performs and the Rickity Raw One Stinky Dink and Backyard’s Big G ’syce’ a little flavor onto it. WATCH VIDEO CLIP & COMMENT BELOW: —————— MAKE... 

Former Rare Essence keyboardist Benny “SCOTTY” Haskel gets in the zone in preparation for the upcoming Rare Essence 30 Year Reunion. WATCH VIDEO CLIP BELOW: ——————— MAKE YOUR COMMENT VIA FACEBOOK BELOW: FB.init(”7fc0e69902250b1cfb908b6585e11864”, “ /xd_receiver.htm”);  Read More →

In response to Anwan “Big G” Glover’s press conference held on Sunday, August 29, regarding his release from DC based Radio One urban radio station 93.9 WKYS, KYS has released an audio statement. CLICK AUDIO CONSOLE BELOW TO HEAR THE WKYS RESPONSE: ———————- MAKE YOUR COMMENT VIA FACEBOOK BELOW: FB.init(”7fc0e69902250b1cfb908b6585e11864”,... 

By Jill Greenleigh The career of Charles “Shorty Corleone” Garris can only be described with one word- Multidimentional. Many artists of today can do one thing well and maybe half of another thing partially well. This well rounded and level headed young man has it all. With one hand in writing and producing, one hand in the politics of the DC mayoral race, one foot in South East, DC, where he was... 

Below is video footage from the of Anwan “Big G” Glover’s press conference regarding his release from Radio One’s 93.9 WKYS radio station.  As stated in the clip, Big G says that he was told by the station on Friday, August 30, that he would be indefinitely suspended because of his support to Adrian Fenty in the upcoming Mayoral race… due to Vincent Grays complaint to... 

Smoking Aces crankin live from the MyPlace sports bar, “Loose My Mind”. Video production by WingsWorld WATCH VIDEO CLIP BELOW: MAKE YOUR COMMENT VIA FACEBOOK BELOW: FB.init(”7fc0e69902250b1cfb908b6585e11864”, “ /xd_receiver.htm”);  Read More →

BIG G TO CONDUCTION PRESS CONFERENCE: Where – The Big Chair: 2101 Martin Luther King, Jr. Avenue, SE, Washington, D.C., Sunday, August 29, 2010, Time TBD by close of business today. In a time where we all agree unemployment among African American males is unacceptably high, Vince Gray candidate for Mayor has quietly asked for Anwan “Big G” Glover to be fired. Anwan “Big G” Glover will be... 

Wali aka Big Wax featuring Weensey of Backyard Band & KC of Junkyard Band. “Don’t Leave Us Fenty” WATCH VIDEO CLIP BELOW: FB.init(”7fc0e69902250b1cfb908b6585e11864”, “ /xd_receiver.htm”);  Read More →

I believe this was actually around 1982 at the Atlas Theatre on H st NE. D.C. It’s Redds on guitar and vocals, Shack on trumpet and vocals(who created the phrase “When you walk in the door and you come to Go-Go… ya say what? Hello! Hello! Hello!) Kevin Miller ‘KO’ on Sax, Lonell Tabs on Trumpet, CJ (Redds cousin) on Sax, Vincent Tabbs on Bass guitar, Leon Thurston on... 

Maiesha Rashad of Maiesha & The Hiphuggers takes us on a brief history of the band that started the Grown & Sexy circuit. WATCH VIDEO CLIP BELOW: FB.init(”7fc0e69902250b1cfb908b6585e11864”, “ /xd_receiver.htm”);  Read More →

In the following clip, Go-Go Legend James “Jas” Funk answers a few brief quetions regarding his history with Rare Essence, as well as the upcoming Rare Essence Reunion taking place on September 11, 2010. [Click Here For More Information] WATCH VIDEO CLIP BELOW FB.init(”7fc0e69902250b1cfb908b6585e11864”, “ /xd_receiver.htm”);  Read More →

By Andrea Jill Greenleigh The definition of the adjective “genius” is associated with the achieving of unprecedented insight. The noun “genius” is a level of aptitude, capability, or achievement that exceeds the accomplishment of almost any other person in the same field. Thomas Sayers Ellis, whose aura exudes artistic elements of his hometown of Washington, DC, is indeed a... 

FINALLY!!  From the moment I first seen Y’anna Crawley “Yanni” hit the stage many years ago at the Takoma Station, I had always hoped that more than just the DMV would be able to get the blessings of hearing the woman’s soulful, yet soothing vocals.  And within the times and moments of the Takoma Station, through the 94th Aerosquadron, and through the Amazon, we in the DMV... 

Peaceaholics founder Ron Moten held a press conference on Thursday, July 15, right outside City Paper’s office, to protest D.C. Council Chairman Vincent Gray’s description of Moten as a “Crony” of Mayor Adrian Fenty’s.  It ran about 20 minutes.  Here are the highlights. WATCH CLIP BELOW: In the clip below, Moten attempts to get an explanation from D.C. Council Chairman... 

By Aaron Morrissey DCist - Adam Rosenberg recently visited the District’s Department of Motor Vehicles website to change his address. He was impressed with the online upgrades that the DMV had made over the last year — even though the document which the DMV required to verify his new address, a Word file that anyone could have slapped together, was hardly foolproof. But Rosenberg wasn’t... 

(Jeff Martin // www.jeffreydmartin.com) DCist.com: This was no piano recital. The energy outside the 9:30 Club on Saturday morning made that clear. As the crowd grew down the block waiting for the doors to open, some of the bands and camp counselors were gathered at the rear entrance, standing on the back of a U-Haul truck, posing for pictures and filing inside in pure rock-and-roll style. This was... 

In the ol school spirit of a preperation for a good ol fashion ass whooping “Go-Go Style”, DJ Rico’s GMZ catches the beginning stages of what could possibly end up being the biggest stage battle this side of the new millinium to date.  Watch below as Stomp Dogg (of NEG), Big Youngin (of JYB), DJ Big John, and others talk that talk, and see if you get just a little “syced”... 

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John Henrehan john.henrehan@foxtv.com CAPITOL HEIGHTS, Md. – At first, retired carpenter Robert Earl Robinson thought a tree had fallen onto his house on West Mill Avenue in Capitol Heights. It happened just after 4:00 a.m. on Saturday morning. But the boom Mr. Robinson heard was not a tree. It was a car that smashed through the brick front wall of his house. Most of the car wound up in two... 

DC Mayor Adrian Fenty promises to “listen better” if he’s elected to another term. The embattled incumbent made the comment during a televised debate on TBD, formerly News Channel 8. “We know that we’ve got to change some things in the next term. I talked about making sure that we’re communicating better, that we’re listening better,” he said. Fenty is spending a lot of money as he... 

MYFOXDC FLINT, Mich. – Authorities in Atlanta have arrested a man in connection with a three-state serial stabbing spree that resulted in at least 20 attacks and five deaths, many in Michigan. Police in Leesburg, Va., said Thursday the man was arrested late Wednesday afternoon and was being held on unrelated charges. Leesburg Police Officer Chris Jones says authorities believe the man could... 

The International Shack N Da Pack back at Xenia Headquarters, catches Donnell Floyd and shoots a quick rap session with him regarding the Rare Essence upcoming Reunion. WATCH VIDEO CLIP BELOW:  Read More →

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