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Freestyle of the Week Review: Trey Songz, “Fu*ckin’ Problem Freestyle”

At first blush–and there will be many more to follow, if the listener is of the demure and/or tad prudish variety–Trey Songz’ “Fuckin’ Problem” treatment appears to be a touch…

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When Rappers Go Over The Line… The Emmett Till Line

Lil’ Wayne, Mr. ‘Please Say Da Baby,’ is at the epicenter of another war of words. Only this time, the rapper isn’t feuding with another MC or taunting NBA players.…

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Joey Bada$$ Set To Embark on Beastal Coast Tour

Beginning next month, Cinematic Music Group artist, Joey Bada$$ will begin a two-legged coastal tour along with the rest of his Pro Era Crew (CJ Fly, Kirk Knight, Nyck Caution,…

Justin Timberlake & Jay Z at London’s Wireless Festival

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Justin Timberlake & Jay Z poised to headline London’s Wireless Festival

Amidst rumors of an expected U.S. stadium tour and following their performances during Super Bowl Weekend and at this year’s Grammy Award Show, Jay Z and Justin Timberlake have announced…

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The New Education Requirements are No Education At All

Education in this country has taken a back seat to other less important things. Now that those who dictate the curriculum in our schools have recognized that, there is a…

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Reality Television Is The New Minstrel Show of the Black Media

The state of the Black media today is in somewhat of a flux, we have done our community such a great disservice, that the Black community has set itself up…

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The Heart Of The Matter – Dedicated to American Heart Month

Fighting Against Heart Disease How many of us think about our purpose on a daily basis, you know the reason why you were created? Or the reason why you were…

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Mountain Dew To Release New Breakfast Drink

Mountain Dew is adding a new beverage to its arsenal, a semi-energy drink. The new drink is a blend of fruit juice and the soda which many younger people enjoy.…

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Face The Music – Avant album review

Avant has to be R & B’s version of a cat, album after album, label after label finding ways to reinvent himself and continue his career. It’s safe to assume…

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Freestyle of the Week Review: Nitty Scott, MC – “Bath Salt Freestyle”

Regardless of which way the zeitgeist blows, there are always artists who will be gravitating towards the darker end of the spectrum in terms of content, tone, and timbre; what…

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Freestyle of the Week Review: Trey Songz, “Fu*ckin’ Problem Freestyle”

When Rappers Go Over The Line… The Emmett Till Line

Joey Bada$$ Set To Embark on Beastal Coast Tour

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Justin Timberlake & Jay Z poised to headline London’s Wireless Festival

The New Education Requirements are No Education At All

Reality Television Is The New Minstrel Show of the Black Media

The Heart Of The Matter – Dedicated to American Heart Month

Mountain Dew To Release New Breakfast Drink

Face The Music – Avant album review

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