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Wisdom Speeks “Throw Ya Head Back” DC-5

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Wisdom Speeks (who we most commonly love as Whop N Em) continues to represent DC through a music style that touches the conscious soul.  Check out the video clip above as they ‘crankingly’ spearhead as the new face and sound of the new DC-5 Lottery game.  So just “Throw Ya Head Back” and get into the groove. And yes, folks.  They’re still wearing his sunglasses! Continue reading Wisdom Speeks “Throw Ya Head Back” DC-5

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Martin Lawrence… Animated Comedy Based on His Growing Up in D.C

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Well…  all you Sha-Nay-Nay and Otis fans, hold on to your seats.  DC native Martin Lawrence is slowly making his way back to television. Though, this time, he’s doing things behind the camera. Lawrence currently has three shows in development with his production company Runteldat and two shows even have network commitments. Fox has picked an animated comedy of his, writted by Rodney Barnes, which is based on his experiences growing up in the D.C. area. The former Martin star is also developing a family comedy set at a funeral home. Lawrence is also working on one featuring an interracial … Continue reading Martin Lawrence… Animated Comedy Based on His Growing Up in D.C

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RARE ESSENCE – SHOO BE DO WOP

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Classic Rare Essence single “Shoo Be Do Wop” from 1984.  This is a cut that definitely brings back the memories of the Friday nights at the Howard Theater, as Little Benny & Lawrence the Maniac would call to the crowd, “Are you Jam Jam Jamming on the left? Are you Jam Jam Jamming on the right? Are you Jam Jam Jamming in the balcony? Are you Jam Jam Jamming all the round the house?” And take my word for it…  WE WERE!!! Continue reading RARE ESSENCE – SHOO BE DO WOP

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We Care. Do You?? (Part 1)

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This documentary is an exploration of the role of DC’s go go community in helping to stem the violence in Washington’s neighborhoods and help spread a positive message to the city’s youth. Working with the Metropolitan Police Department, various members of the go go scene offered their insights and thoughts on the ways that they can help reduce these issues. Includes appearances by Chuck Brown, Raheem Devaughn, Sugar Bear, Lil Benny, Chucky Thompson, Binta Campbell, Rick Ross, Mike Love, and others. Note that this is Part 1 of two parts Continue reading We Care. Do You?? (Part 1)

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Chris Paul Quits WPGC’s Donnie Simpson, Jumping To Radio One?

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On Wednesday, June 10, DCRTV broke the news that comedian Chris Paul (right) quit WPGC’s morning Donnie Simpson show without any notice, while Donnie is on vacation.  Paul’s been yanked from CBS-owned PGC’s website and there are rumors that he’s jumping to Radio One, which runs PGC’s urban rival, WKYS. We’re also now hearing about a lot of turmoil at PGC, a longtime urban-formatted station. The ratings have slumped, since the Portable People Meters got unveiled in the DC market last fall. PGC is no longer a reliable “top 5” performer like it had been for many years. More likely, … Continue reading Chris Paul Quits WPGC’s Donnie Simpson, Jumping To Radio One?