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

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

RARE ESSENCE – SHOO BE DO WOP

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

We Care. Do You?? (Part 1)

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)