OBSESSION – NICK BAKER – “I BET-CHA”
Here’s a little something original coming out of the Obession Band camp. “I BET-CHA featuring Nick Baker” Visit Obsession HERE CHECK OUT CLIP BELOW: Continue reading OBSESSION – NICK BAKER – “I BET-CHA”
Goodman League Round Ball Classic “WIKEWORLD TV”
WIKE WORLD TV presents Highlights and Interviews from The Goodman league ROUND BALL CLASSIC Aug 19, 2012 . Interviews from WALE, Gilbert Arenas, Oneway Boobe, Miles Rawls, Da Big Fella, Shy Glizzy, BU Konvit Music, Tony Lewis Jr., and Antonio the Cuban Cigar Smoker. WATCH FULL LENGTH CLIP BELOW: Continue reading Goodman League Round Ball Classic “WIKEWORLD TV”
Hey DC, I Know You Got Soul
The other night I stumbled across a website that took me on a historical journey and set me in a musical trance. The website is called DC Soul Recordings, and what it consist of are pictures. Tons and tons of pictures of bands, events and memorabilia from the DC metropolitan area dating all the way back to the 60s. It also includes information on the many different local records labels this distributed the recordings of many of these artists. I’m talking about the true and REAL roots of Go-Go music. I’m talking about bands such as The Matadors, Apollo Brothers, … Continue reading Hey DC, I Know You Got Soul
Back To School JUMP OFF 2012
DC Mayor Gray announces Langdon Park to be renamed “Chuck Brown Memorial Park” near 20th, Franklin & Girard St NE. THIS SUNDAY, AUGUST 26th (11AM-8PM)>>> Come Join the DiamondStar Divas & Unique Cutz Barbershop as we are one of many sponsors that will be out there supporting a Community Event rebuilding Langdon Park and reshaping the educational/vocational programs for the youth {“Back To School” JUMP OFF~1st Annual Supply Drive!} … DATE: Sunday, August 26 TIME: 11am-8pm LOCATION: Langdon Park Field (20th & Franklin St. NE, Wash., DC) **Please Bring In-Kind Donations of School Supplies & Your Entire Family!!!!!!! -FREE FOOD/BEVERAGES … Continue reading Back To School JUMP OFF 2012
Killa Cal: Da Animal Continues…
It’s always a pure joy sitting back and watch this cat go. Killa Cal spits eight solid minutes of pure freestyle fire from the DJ Booth of the Tradewinds… consistently letting it be known the beast that continues to grow from the belly of this Animal! WATCH VIDEO CLIP BELOW: Continue reading Killa Cal: Da Animal Continues…
Mayor Vincent Gray Unveils Chuck Brown Memorial Park
DC’s mayor has unveiled plans for a park to honor the Godfather of Go-Go on what would have been Chuck Brown’s 76th birthday. Wednesday, Mayor Vincent Gray proclaimed August 22nd “Chuck Brown Day,” and released renderings of the proposed park. The mayor propose d legislation earlier this year for a park in Brown’s honor. Wednesday, he announced that Chuck Brown Memorial Park would be a part of Langdon Park in Ward 5. Renderings of the park show a memorial bust or statue at the amphitheater. In statement released on Wednesday, Gray said: “We thought a memorial focused on performance venue … Continue reading Mayor Vincent Gray Unveils Chuck Brown Memorial Park
Y’anna Crawley Sings The National Anthem at the Goodman Charity Game
Oh Say… You’ve got to see this! DC’s own Y’anna Crawley – BET’s Sunday’s Best Winner – 2012 Steller Award Winner – AND All Around Great Gal, performed a moving National Anthem at this past weekend’s Goodman Charity Basketball Game. CHECK HER OUT BELOW! Continue reading Y’anna Crawley Sings The National Anthem at the Goodman Charity Game
Bob Marley Wanted More Black American Fans
It’s hard to believe that reggae music immortal Bob Marley once struggled to appeal to any fan base, but according to his son, Ziggy Marley, Black Americans were late to the party. In the documentary, Marley, which was released on DVD Tuesday [August 14], there are scenes where Bob Marley plays in the U.S. during the late 1970s to packed arenas. However, his audience members were primarily white, and not the Black Americans with whom he truly wanted to connect. In a recent interview with ABC’s Nightline, his son, Ziggy, weighed in on his father’s U.S. performances and what he … Continue reading Bob Marley Wanted More Black American Fans
DC Power Producer Paul Minor Has Passed Away
One of the greatest Audio Engineers and Songwriter/Producers to ever come out of the Washington D.C. has passed away. Paul Minor died on Thursday morning of cardiac arrest after finishing a recording session at Powerhouse Productions studios located in Dover, Pennsylvania. Paul had been staying at the home of Powerhouse President King Raymond Green on a daily basis helping put together every aspect of this project from start to finish, which included the construction of the new studio, to co-producing all the new recordings, which they are currently working on. A project they have been putting together from start to … Continue reading DC Power Producer Paul Minor Has Passed Away
RG3 Explores His New Home: DC
Follow @RGIII Washington Redskins rookie quarterback Robert Griffin III explores Washington DC. WATCH VIDEO CLIP BELOW: Continue reading RG3 Explores His New Home: DC
Gabby Douglas – Cutthroat Over Nickname
If Gabby Douglas wants to cash in on her “Flying Squirrel” nickname … she’s gonna have to battle a college kid who locked up the trademark while Gabby was still competing in the Olympics. TMZ has learned … Fordham University business student A.J. Rotonde filed to trademark the phrase on August 6 with the U.S. Patent and Trademark office for a mere $325. Rotonde tells us he decided to scoop up Gabby’s handle after watching her destroy the competition in London. A.J. has NO connection to Gabby or U.S. gymnastics, but tells us he plans to slap “Flying Squirrel” on … Continue reading Gabby Douglas – Cutthroat Over Nickname
PRESS RELEASE: The Truth Behind The Chuck Brown Day Celebration
PRESS RELEASE August 17, 2012 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MEDIA CONTACT: Tamiko Thomas | Senior Publicist Platinum Image Ent Group (PIEG) c| 571-215-3157 o| 301-772-7434 PlatinumImageEntGroup@gmail.com THE TRUTH BEHIND THE CHUCK BROWN DAY CELEBRATION AND THE FRAUDULENT KAPPSTONE MEDIA The Chuck Brown Day Celebration was put into jeopardy due to fraudulent business dealings by Kappstone Media Washington, DC – Saturday, August 18, 2012 was set to be a historic day for Washington, DC as Chuck Brown Day was scheduled to occur at the Washington Convention Center. Unfortunately, we learned at 10:00am Friday, August 17, that the show would have to be … Continue reading PRESS RELEASE: The Truth Behind The Chuck Brown Day Celebration
Black Love Superstars – A Video by Head-Roc | Starring Tahira Chloe Mahdi (aka Agent 99)
In this artistically black & white cinematic video production under a New York City backdrop, artist Head-Roc (of GODISHEUS) melodically professes his proclamation to a woman as more than just another girl on the I.R.T. Starring: Tahira Chloe Mahdi (Agent 99) Single from Head-Roc’s forthcoming LP “The Black Love Album” WATCH VIDEO CLIP BELOW: Continue reading Black Love Superstars – A Video by Head-Roc | Starring Tahira Chloe Mahdi (aka Agent 99)
Chuck Brown’s Image Performs on Jumbotron As His Band Pays Tribute at Merriweather Summer Fest 2012
The audience was given a heartfelt surprise during the Summer Fest, which took place at that Merriweather Post Pavilion on Saturday, August 4. Take a look a the videogram clip below as it captures a moving moment during the show. All eyes were brought to immediate attention as a live image Chuck Brown appears on a large jumbotron and the began closing their show, first with his daughter KK rapping in sync with him during the song they both shared together, “Chuck Baby” and then into the signature hit “Bustin Loose.” Continue reading Chuck Brown’s Image Performs on Jumbotron As His Band Pays Tribute at Merriweather Summer Fest 2012