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Get all the latest artist interviews and updates with a political twist on Breakdown FM&#8230; en-us 40 Sun, 28 Jun 2009 13:37:34 -0700 Sun, 28 Jun 2009 13:37:34 -0700 Hip Hop, davey d, breakdown fm, hip hop and politics, rap music, Politics,, ,, rap,, hip Hop culture, 25 Joints to Get U Through the Day, Davey D's Hip Hop Corner Hip Hop davey d breakdown fm rap music Politics, , 25 Joints to Get U Through the Day http://odeo.com/episodes/24734813-25-Joints-Michael-Jackson-Forever-Soulful In the aftermath of the death of the best entertainer the world has ever known, we decided to go digging deep into our archives and present you with some gems that will bring a tear to your eye and yearning in your heart. Too many people are stuck on Thriller and Off the Wall and while they are indeed dope albums, there was a reason why Michael Jackson was such an engaging force prior to those releases. There was a reason why the King of Pop was loved all over the world and why musicians were always in awe of him..Michael Jackson had soul-serious soul. I'm talking they type of soul that sent chills down your spine and moved you to tear. We found some of those gems for this week's 25 Joints.. Enjoy and RIP Michael Jackson In the aftermath of the death of the best entertainer the world has ever known, we decided to go digging deep into our archives and present you with some gems that will bring a tear to your eye and yearning in your heart. Too many people are stuck on Thriller and Off the Wall and while they are indeed dope albums, there was a reason why Michael Jackson was such an engaging force prior to those releases. There was a reason why the King of Pop was loved all over the world and why musicians were always in awe of him..Michael Jackson had soul-serious soul. I'm talking they type of soul that sent chills down your spine and moved you to tear. We found some of those gems for this week's 25 Joints.. Enjoy and RIP Michael Jackson In the aftermath of the death of the best entertainer the world has ever known, we decided to go digging deep into our archives and present you with some gems that will bring a tear to your eye and yearning in your heart. Too many people are stuck on Thriller and Off the Wall and while they are indeed dope albums, there was a reason why Michael Jackson was such an engaging force prior to those releases. There was a reason why the King of Pop was loved all over the world and why musicians were always in awe of him..Michael Jackson had soul-serious soul. I'm talking they type of soul that sent chills down your spine and moved you to tear. We found some of those gems for this week's 25 Joints.. Enjoy and RIP Michael Jackson tag:odeo.com,2009-06-28,24734813 Sun, 28 Jun 2009 13:37:34 -0700 no Breakdown FM w/ Davey D michael jackson, davey d, breakdown fm, 25 Joints, 25 Joints to Get U thru the Day-The Soul of Michael Jackson Hip Hop davey d breakdown fm hip hop and politics rap music Politics, , rap, hip Hop culture 25 Joints to Get U Through the Day Davey D's Hip Hop Corner http://odeo.com/episodes/24734706-25-Joints-to-get-U-Thru-the-Day-Freedom-Cometh We kick off this Monday June 22 with a brand new 25 Joints.. We kick off this Monday June 22 with a brand new 25 Joints.. We kick off this Monday June 22 with a brand new 25 Joints.. tag:odeo.com,2009-06-22,24734706 Mon, 22 Jun 2009 08:08:58 -0700 no Breakdown FM w/ Davey D davey d, 25 Joints-freedom comet Hip Hop davey d breakdown fm hip hop and politics rap music Politics, , rap, hip Hop culture 25 Joints to Get U Through the Day Davey D's Hip Hop Corner http://odeo.com/episodes/24712197-25-joints-to-Get-U-Thru-2Pac-s-Birthday Since it's 2Pac's birthday we decided to lace you with a special 25 Joints to Get U through the Day.. This episode is grab bag of Pac's latest and greatest. Enjoy. D Since it's 2Pac's birthday we decided to lace you with a special 25 Joints to Get U through the Day.. This episode is grab bag of Pac's latest and greatest. Enjoy. D Since it's 2Pac's birthday we decided to lace you with a special 25 Joints to Get U through the Day.. This episode is grab bag of Pac's latest and greatest. Enjoy. D tag:odeo.com,2009-06-16,24712197 Tue, 16 Jun 2009 08:19:37 -0700 no Breakdown FM w/ Davey D Special, the, to, Day, get, u, 25, Joints, Through, -2Pac Hip Hop davey d breakdown fm hip hop and politics rap music Politics, , rap, hip Hop culture 25 Joints to Get U Through the Day Davey D's Hip Hop Corner http://odeo.com/episodes/24668702-The-Knox-Fam-Destroy-to-Build The Knox Fam consists of Seaeetle Hip Hop mainstays, Julie C, and Jermz from the supergroup Alpha P and well known producer DJ B-Girl. They came together to not only drop a nice album, but to also add to a serious community movement that the city's Hip hop community has been sparking. In other words Knox fam are not simply rappers who are looking for commercial airplay or BET Love. Sure, they'll take it if offered. And they are more than talented to deserve it. However, what stands out first and foremost for the group is th at they are community activists and organizers who are part of a larger more vibrant scene. Its not good enough to just flow on the mic. Nowadays many of the city's heads are knee deep involved with some sort of organization or project. Maybe its 206 Zulu which has one of the larger and more exciting annual celebrations. Maybe its Hip Hop Congress which has Seeatle as it the site of its conference later this year (July 29-Aug2). Maybe its community outlets ... The Knox Fam consists of Seaeetle Hip Hop mainstays, Julie C, and Jermz from the supergroup Alpha P and well known producer DJ B-Girl. They came together to not only drop a nice album, but to also add to a serious community movement that the city's Hip hop community has been sparking. In other words Knox fam are not simply rappers who are looking for commercial airplay or BET Love. Sure, they'll take it if offered. And they are more than talented to deserve it. However, what stands out first and foremost for the group is th at they are community activists and organizers who are part of a larger more vibrant scene. Its not good enough to just flow on the mic. Nowadays many of the city's heads are knee deep involved with some sort of organization or project. Maybe its 206 Zulu which has one of the larger and more exciting annual celebrations. Maybe its Hip Hop Congress which has Seeatle as it the site of its conference later this year (July 29-Aug2). Maybe its community outlets like Umojafest Peace Center or B-Girl bench. Whatever the case for many in Seattle, Hip Hop is beyond music and the Knox Fam personifies that. During our interview we kicked things off by talking with DJ B-Girl about the Seattle sound which has come along long ways since the early Sir Mix-A-Lot days. She explained that her production skillz and the Knox Fam has added to the underground sound as defined by stellar names like Vitamin D, Jake One, Blue Scholars and Gabriel Tedros to name a few. We spoke with Jermz about the influence his two female counterparts Julie C and B-Girl have had on him. In an industry that is often criticized for being too male dominated, Jermz explained that the two forced him to step up his game and become more polished. He also talked about how he has built upon life experiences and reflect them in his rhymes. You're not likely to hear him rhyming for the sake of riddling. Later in the interview Julie C and B-Girl spoke about the strong presence of women in the Seattle scene. Julie C noted that many, including herself had been flowing and getting busy long before it became a trendy thing to focus on.. DJ B-Girl rattled off a long list of female emccess ranging from Canary Sing to Beloved One to Toni Hill who is featured on the Knox Fam Ep. There were so many names of people who who are putting out dope amterial there's no excuse to not have a female on the ticket of any Hip Hop show. If you can't find someone go to Seattle cause they rolling extra deep. During the interview Julie C expanded upon the community projects that the group is committed to including the Hip Hop Congress Goes Platinum project which is a innovative fundraising tool for the organization. She also talked about the concept behind the groups' name Knox Fam. She said it was inspired by the movie Natural Born Killers and that the Knox Fam understands they have to Destroy to Build. In this case they are about breaking the chains and challenging the long held notions and paradigms that in many ways has stifled Hip Hop and communities in general. For example, we talked about the fact that the album took more than a year to make... Once upon a time that was the norm. People took their time and perfected their craft. Nowadays in the days of instant gratification, people step in a studio literally freestyle an album in 10 minutes and put out half ass material. DJ B-Girl noted it was important to take time to do things right. For her its not just producing and editing, but also getting the business aspect correct. The Knox Fam is on an independent B-Girl media label. Julie C added that the group did not want to compromise or shortchange their community activities. In fact if anything the community involvement helped make the group and album more accountable to the communituies they wanna speak to.. All in all the Knox Fam EP is just a the start of great things to come from this talented trio from the Emrald City. Currently they are on tour and in keeping tru to their words, their tour involvesd them connecting and building with local community centers. Julie C described it as a homecoming of sorts.. The Knox Fam consists of Seaeetle Hip Hop mainstays, Julie C, and Jermz from the supergroup Alpha P and well known producer DJ B-Girl. They came together to not only drop a nice album, but to also add to a serious community movement that the city's Hip hop community has been sparking. In other words Knox fam are not simply rappers who are looking for commercial airplay or BET Love. Sure, they'll take it if offered. And they are more than talented to deserve it. However, what stands out first and foremost for the group is th at they are community activists and organizers who are part of a larger more vibrant scene. Its not good enough to just flow on the mic. Nowadays many of the city's heads are knee deep involved with some sort of organization or project. Maybe its 206 Zulu which has one of the larger and more exciting annual celebrations. Maybe its Hip Hop Congress which has Seeatle as it the site of its conference later this year (July 29-Aug2). Maybe its community outlets like Umojafest Peace Center or B-Girl bench. Whatever the case for many in Seattle, Hip Hop is beyond music and the Knox Fam personifies that. During our interview we kicked things off by talking with DJ B-Girl about the Seattle sound which has come along long ways since the early Sir Mix-A-Lot days. She explained that her production skillz and the Knox Fam has added to the underground sound as defined by stellar names like Vitamin D, Jake One, Blue Scholars and Gabriel Tedros to name a few. We spoke with Jermz about the influence his two female counterparts Julie C and B-Girl have had on him. In an industry that is often criticized for being too male dominated, Jermz explained that the two forced him to step up his game and become more polished. He also talked about how he has built upon life experiences and reflect them in his rhymes. You're not likely to hear him rhyming for the sake of riddling. Later in the interview Julie C and B-Girl spoke about the strong presence of women in the Seattle scene. Julie C noted that many, including herself had been flowing and getting busy long before it became a trendy thing to focus on.. DJ B-Girl rattled off a long list of female emccess ranging from Canary Sing to Beloved One to Toni Hill who is featured on the Knox Fam Ep. There were so many names of people who who are putting out dope amterial there's no excuse to not have a female on the ticket of any Hip Hop show. If you can't find someone go to Seattle cause they rolling extra deep. During the interview Julie C expanded upon the community projects that the group is committed to including the Hip Hop Congress Goes Platinum project which is a innovative fundraising tool for the organization. She also talked about the concept behind the groups' name Knox Fam. She said it was inspired by the movie Natural Born Killers and that the Knox Fam understands they have to Destroy to Build. In this case they are about breaking the chains and challenging the long held notions and paradigms that in many ways has stifled Hip Hop and communities in general. For example, we talked about the fact that the album took more than a year to make... Once upon a time that was the norm. People took their time and perfected their craft. Nowadays in the days of instant gratification, people step in a studio literally freestyle an album in 10 minutes and put out half ass material. DJ B-Girl noted it was important to take time to do things right. For her its not just producing and editing, but also getting the business aspect correct. The Knox Fam is on an independent B-Girl media label. Julie C added that the group did not want to compromise or shortchange their community activities. In fact if anything the community involvement helped make the group and album more accountable to the communituies they wanna speak to.. All in all the Knox Fam EP is just a the start of great things to come from this talented trio from the Emrald City. Currently they are on tour and in keeping tru to their words, their tour involvesd them connecting and building with local community centers. Julie C described it as a homecoming of sorts.. tag:odeo.com,2009-06-08,24668702 Mon, 08 Jun 2009 22:12:09 -0700 no Breakdown FM w/ Davey D seattle hip hop, Knox Fam, alpha P, julie C, DJ B-Girl, hip Hop Congress, Female emcess, Jermz Hip Hop davey d breakdown fm hip hop and politics rap music Politics, , rap, hip Hop culture 25 Joints to Get U Through the Day Davey D's Hip Hop Corner http://odeo.com/episodes/24544875-25-Joints-12-A-Cool-Mix-To-get-u-Through We went digging in the crates and pulled out an old mix from '93/94 to help get you through the day.. Enjoy the flavas We went digging in the crates and pulled out an old mix from '93/94 to help get you through the day.. Enjoy the flavas We went digging in the crates and pulled out an old mix from '93/94 to help get you through the day.. Enjoy the flavas tag:odeo.com,2009-05-08,24544875 Fri, 08 May 2009 05:02:23 -0700 no Breakdown FM w/ Davey D 25 Joints-cool mix, davey D vintage mix Hip Hop davey d breakdown fm hip hop and politics rap music Politics, , rap, hip Hop culture 25 Joints to Get U Through the Day Davey D's Hip Hop Corner http://odeo.com/episodes/24544831-Meet-Austin-Hip-Hop-s-Public-Offenders When many of us who don't live in the South, think of rap music coming from that area we sadly associate the music as being less then conscious or socially uplifting. And while it is true there are some artists who may just spit lyrics around the topics of bling, fancy rims and their pimping abilities, such topics were not created by Southern rappers nor are those topics their exclusive domain. To the degree that one might label such topics as ignorance, bear in mind ignorance is everywhere. Its in New York-the birthplace of Hip Hop. It's in Cali-home to numerous socially conscious movements and organizations. Its found in mainstream rap and its found in the underground. Let's not get it twisted. With that being said, it's important that we take time out and focus on those who are challenging our perceptions and more importantly doing the work. Deep in the heart of Texas are 5 individuals Black Prophet, Yoli, Lyricist, Phenom and Gator who is no longer in the group, who col... When many of us who don't live in the South, think of rap music coming from that area we sadly associate the music as being less then conscious or socially uplifting. And while it is true there are some artists who may just spit lyrics around the topics of bling, fancy rims and their pimping abilities, such topics were not created by Southern rappers nor are those topics their exclusive domain. To the degree that one might label such topics as ignorance, bear in mind ignorance is everywhere. Its in New York-the birthplace of Hip Hop. It's in Cali-home to numerous socially conscious movements and organizations. Its found in mainstream rap and its found in the underground. Let's not get it twisted. With that being said, it's important that we take time out and focus on those who are challenging our perceptions and more importantly doing the work. Deep in the heart of Texas are 5 individuals Black Prophet, Yoli, Lyricist, Phenom and Gator who is no longer in the group, who collectively are known as Public Offenders. They've broken the stereotype of southern rap and then some by not only coming to the table with something meaningful to say, but by also walking the walk as activists. Their latest album 'Drop Jewels' has the foursome hitting us all upside the dome as the tackle the issue of domestic violence from every angle imagineable. They didn't rush off to the studio and record a couple of songs when word of the violent incident centering around singers Chris Brown and Rihanna first surfaced. The group has been rapping about domestic violence and doing community work around the issue for almost 10 years. Its not the only issue they have rapped about over the years, but last year they decided to do an entire album addressing this topic as a way to reach their peers and leave little to no stones unturned. The group was impacted by 2 heavily publicized domestic violence incidents including the killing of of a high school classmate named Trella Mosley by an estranged boyfriend. Group member Yoli found herself in an abusive situation before she joined the group and as she explained in our interview her fellow band members played a pivitol role in helping who pulled her through. The group clearly understands that domestic violence is not a trendy news story that gets resolved when some famous superstar sits on Oprah's couch and talks about it. Public Offenders wanted to take awareness of this issue to the next level. Hence, they teamed up with domestic violence organization 'A Call to Men' to do this album and in many ways set a good example for others to follow as to how artists can work with community organizations. We talked about the groups activism during our interview. They explained that they will be participating in a national conference on domestic violence later this month (May 2009) in NY and that they had already done so the year before in New Orleans. The album Drop Jewels provides information on domestic violence orgs including Call to me who are listed as the presenters. In our interview we spoke with the group members about a number of things. We started off talking about the dynamics of being in a group and how each member creates space for themselves while simultaneously creating synergy and cohesiveness. Far too often, we have groups that look like several individuals on stage rapping but there's very little word play and exchange. PO tries to go beyond that. We got a run down of Austin's Hip Hop scene as group members explained that while they are just a two hour drive from Houston, they have a different sound and overall swagger. They were influenced heavily by H-Town's independent scene which is why the group is indy now. We spoke with Yoli about the importance of the female voice and if she thought there was a fear of female emcees. We talked about how the industry has not aggressively gotten behind intelligent women and how PO was committed to breaking that mold. We dug a bit deeper with Yoli and spoke to her about the challenge she had a victim of domestic violence and what lessons she would pass down to young women to help them avoid similar pitfalls. She talked about looking for an array of signs indicating that one may be a cry for help. They included the way one dresses, how they are being isolated from friends and being withdrawn. She also talked about how we as a community should be careful not to start blaming the victim which has been a disturbing trend with the Chris Brown/Rihanna situation. We spoke with former Austin Slam champ Black prophet about the intersection between emceeing and spoken word. We talked at length about Austin's rich spoken word scene and the role that artists like Zel Miller, Blacklisted and former PO member gator (Black Prophet's brother) played in getting the group to elevate their lyrical craft. We also talked about the importance of writing vs. freestyling. When many of us who don't live in the South, think of rap music coming from that area we sadly associate the music as being less then conscious or socially uplifting. And while it is true there are some artists who may just spit lyrics around the topics of bling, fancy rims and their pimping abilities, such topics were not created by Southern rappers nor are those topics their exclusive domain. To the degree that one might label such topics as ignorance, bear in mind ignorance is everywhere. Its in New York-the birthplace of Hip Hop. It's in Cali-home to numerous socially conscious movements and organizations. Its found in mainstream rap and its found in the underground. Let's not get it twisted. With that being said, it's important that we take time out and focus on those who are challenging our perceptions and more importantly doing the work. Deep in the heart of Texas are 5 individuals Black Prophet, Yoli, Lyricist, Phenom and Gator who is no longer in the group, who collectively are known as Public Offenders. They've broken the stereotype of southern rap and then some by not only coming to the table with something meaningful to say, but by also walking the walk as activists. Their latest album 'Drop Jewels' has the foursome hitting us all upside the dome as the tackle the issue of domestic violence from every angle imagineable. They didn't rush off to the studio and record a couple of songs when word of the violent incident centering around singers Chris Brown and Rihanna first surfaced. The group has been rapping about domestic violence and doing community work around the issue for almost 10 years. Its not the only issue they have rapped about over the years, but last year they decided to do an entire album addressing this topic as a way to reach their peers and leave little to no stones unturned. The group was impacted by 2 heavily publicized domestic violence incidents including the killing of of a high school classmate named Trella Mosley by an estranged boyfriend. Group member Yoli found herself in an abusive situation before she joined the group and as she explained in our interview her fellow band members played a pivitol role in helping who pulled her through. The group clearly understands that domestic violence is not a trendy news story that gets resolved when some famous superstar sits on Oprah's couch and talks about it. Public Offenders wanted to take awareness of this issue to the next level. Hence, they teamed up with domestic violence organization 'A Call to Men' to do this album and in many ways set a good example for others to follow as to how artists can work with community organizations. We talked about the groups activism during our interview. They explained that they will be participating in a national conference on domestic violence later this month (May 2009) in NY and that they had already done so the year before in New Orleans. The album Drop Jewels provides information on domestic violence orgs including Call to me who are listed as the presenters. In our interview we spoke with the group members about a number of things. We started off talking about the dynamics of being in a group and how each member creates space for themselves while simultaneously creating synergy and cohesiveness. Far too often, we have groups that look like several individuals on stage rapping but there's very little word play and exchange. PO tries to go beyond that. We got a run down of Austin's Hip Hop scene as group members explained that while they are just a two hour drive from Houston, they have a different sound and overall swagger. They were influenced heavily by H-Town's independent scene which is why the group is indy now. We spoke with Yoli about the importance of the female voice and if she thought there was a fear of female emcees. We talked about how the industry has not aggressively gotten behind intelligent women and how PO was committed to breaking that mold. We dug a bit deeper with Yoli and spoke to her about the challenge she had a victim of domestic violence and what lessons she would pass down to young women to help them avoid similar pitfalls. She talked about looking for an array of signs indicating that one may be a cry for help. They included the way one dresses, how they are being isolated from friends and being withdrawn. She also talked about how we as a community should be careful not to start blaming the victim which has been a disturbing trend with the Chris Brown/Rihanna situation. We spoke with former Austin Slam champ Black prophet about the intersection between emceeing and spoken word. We talked at length about Austin's rich spoken word scene and the role that artists like Zel Miller, Blacklisted and former PO member gator (Black Prophet's brother) played in getting the group to elevate their lyrical craft. We also talked about the importance of writing vs. freestyling. tag:odeo.com,2009-05-07,24544831 Thu, 07 May 2009 09:09:45 -0700 no Breakdown FM w/ Davey D austin, hip, violence, breakdown fm, domestic violence, houston Hip Hop, Drop jewels, drop jewels- Austin Hip hop, Public Offenders, HopPublic, offenders-domestic Hip Hop davey d breakdown fm hip hop and politics rap music Politics, , rap, hip Hop culture 25 Joints to Get U Through the Day Davey D's Hip Hop Corner http://odeo.com/episodes/24544818-Thembisa-Mshaka-Interview-Put-Your-Dreams-First We sat down and spoke with long time industry vet Thembisa MShaka who just released her first book 'Put Your Dreams First [HYEB}. Its a abook that gives an important blueprint for women to follow as Mshaka interviews 90 prominent women from various fields within the entertainment industry. During our interview we cover important topics such as; the early days of Bay Area Hip Hop and the role Thembisa and her all female crew from historic Mills College played in its development. We talked about the promotion and artist mangement companies the crew ran and how it was important for them to be business women who had impact as opposed to being performers We talked about the importance of women being paid equal wages and how even in the entertainment field there is aserious pay disparity. We talked about the importance of getting a mentor and what to look for when seeking one out. We also focused on some of the insights dolled out by some of the women featured including Vaness... We sat down and spoke with long time industry vet Thembisa MShaka who just released her first book 'Put Your Dreams First [HYEB}. Its a abook that gives an important blueprint for women to follow as Mshaka interviews 90 prominent women from various fields within the entertainment industry. During our interview we cover important topics such as; the early days of Bay Area Hip Hop and the role Thembisa and her all female crew from historic Mills College played in its development. We talked about the promotion and artist mangement companies the crew ran and how it was important for them to be business women who had impact as opposed to being performers We talked about the importance of women being paid equal wages and how even in the entertainment field there is aserious pay disparity. We talked about the importance of getting a mentor and what to look for when seeking one out. We also focused on some of the insights dolled out by some of the women featured including Vanessa Williams, Cathy Hughes, Monique and others. We also focuse on several key chapters to pay close attention to.. Here Thembisa gives up alot of game. We talk about the types of challnges women have when they move up the ladder to be all things to all people. On one hand they have male coporate bosses to answer to who are usually determined to keep a particular type of male centered culture alive. On the other hand you have women who want them to represent and bring about substantial changes -we discuss how one obtains a realistic balance. We concluded by talking about the importance of paying dues and always striving to put your dreams first. Mshake advises people to find a job that centers around the things you are passionate about. We sat down and spoke with long time industry vet Thembisa MShaka who just released her first book 'Put Your Dreams First [HYEB}. Its a abook that gives an important blueprint for women to follow as Mshaka interviews 90 prominent women from various fields within the entertainment industry. During our interview we cover important topics such as; the early days of Bay Area Hip Hop and the role Thembisa and her all female crew from historic Mills College played in its development. We talked about the promotion and artist mangement companies the crew ran and how it was important for them to be business women who had impact as opposed to being performers We talked about the importance of women being paid equal wages and how even in the entertainment field there is aserious pay disparity. We talked about the importance of getting a mentor and what to look for when seeking one out. We also focused on some of the insights dolled out by some of the women featured including Vanessa Williams, Cathy Hughes, Monique and others. We also focuse on several key chapters to pay close attention to.. Here Thembisa gives up alot of game. We talk about the types of challnges women have when they move up the ladder to be all things to all people. On one hand they have male coporate bosses to answer to who are usually determined to keep a particular type of male centered culture alive. On the other hand you have women who want them to represent and bring about substantial changes -we discuss how one obtains a realistic balance. We concluded by talking about the importance of paying dues and always striving to put your dreams first. Mshake advises people to find a job that centers around the things you are passionate about. tag:odeo.com,2009-05-06,24544818 Wed, 06 May 2009 04:24:37 -0700 no Breakdown FM w/ Davey D Hip Hop, davey d, Thembisa Mshake, breakdownFM, Female Hip hop, Put Your Dreams First Hip Hop davey d breakdown fm hip hop and politics rap music Politics, , rap, hip Hop culture 25 Joints to Get U Through the Day Davey D's Hip Hop Corner http://odeo.com/episodes/24493420-The-Hard-truth-Soldier-tour-w-Paris-TKash We sat down and talked w/ Paris the Black panther of Hip Hop and T-KASH about their upcoming Hard Truth Soldier Tour.. We talked about why they did the tour, who is going to be on it, what they hope to accomplish, the science of putting on good performances, the Funkmaster Flex boycott and the most pressing issues facing us today.. Here's a brief rundown of the tour... From the San Fransisco Weekly Hard Truth Soldiers Tour Takes Over SF, Major American Cities By Eric Arnold Generally, when ASD receives a press release boasting about a show with “arguably the strongest lineup of socially-aware, hardcore hip-hop talent in recent memory,” we just shrug it off as pure hyperbole (and yes, to paraphrase Harry Allen, we normally don’t believe the hyperbole). But holy fucking guano, Batman! Guerilla Funk’s Hard Truth Soldiers Tour –which lands at Mezzanine May 2 with all the force of an anti-pirate sniper shot–can actually make such a claim and come off as credible. The li... We sat down and talked w/ Paris the Black panther of Hip Hop and T-KASH about their upcoming Hard Truth Soldier Tour.. We talked about why they did the tour, who is going to be on it, what they hope to accomplish, the science of putting on good performances, the Funkmaster Flex boycott and the most pressing issues facing us today.. Here's a brief rundown of the tour... From the San Fransisco Weekly Hard Truth Soldiers Tour Takes Over SF, Major American Cities By Eric Arnold Generally, when ASD receives a press release boasting about a show with “arguably the strongest lineup of socially-aware, hardcore hip-hop talent in recent memory,” we just shrug it off as pure hyperbole (and yes, to paraphrase Harry Allen, we normally don’t believe the hyperbole). But holy fucking guano, Batman! Guerilla Funk’s Hard Truth Soldiers Tour –which lands at Mezzanine May 2 with all the force of an anti-pirate sniper shot–can actually make such a claim and come off as credible. The lineup is ridiculous–it’s practically a mini-Rock the Bells, for cryin’ out loud: Paris, Talib Kweli, dead prez, Immortal Technique, Kam, Pete Rock, Planet Asia, T-K.A.S.H., the Conscious Daughters, Jasiri X, Nyoil, Uno the Prophet, and DJ True Justice. That’s like going to sleep and waking up on the Planet of Politically-Active, Socially-Conscious Hip-Hop. To put this in perspective, consider the fact that even in the heyday of Afrocentric hip-hop during the late ’80s and early ’90s, there was never a tour featuring the conscious rappers of that era: Public Enemy, Boogie Down Productions, Poor Righteous Teachers, Ice Cube (circa Amerikkka’s Most Wanted), X-Clan, Jungle Brothers, A Tribe Called Quest, YZ, the Coup, Paris, etc. In fact, the closest might have been the time Public Enemy toured with N.W.A., EPMD and Too $hort, which, in retrospect, wasn’t that conscious at all. Even cooler is the fact that the Hard Truth Soldiers Tour is an actual Tour: it starts May 1st (in Arcata, Humboldt Co.) and continues until June 17 (in Reno, NV), hitting major cities all around the country, and even venturing into Canada. This never could have happened during the Bush administration–anyone attempting to pull of such a consciousness-raising feat probably would have been arrested as a domestic terrorist, jailed indefinitely at Guantanamo Bay, and waterboarded by Alberto Gonzales until they sounded just like 50 Cent. We sat down and talked w/ Paris the Black panther of Hip Hop and T-KASH about their upcoming Hard Truth Soldier Tour.. We talked about why they did the tour, who is going to be on it, what they hope to accomplish, the science of putting on good performances, the Funkmaster Flex boycott and the most pressing issues facing us today.. Here's a brief rundown of the tour... From the San Fransisco Weekly Hard Truth Soldiers Tour Takes Over SF, Major American Cities By Eric Arnold Generally, when ASD receives a press release boasting about a show with “arguably the strongest lineup of socially-aware, hardcore hip-hop talent in recent memory,” we just shrug it off as pure hyperbole (and yes, to paraphrase Harry Allen, we normally don’t believe the hyperbole). But holy fucking guano, Batman! Guerilla Funk’s Hard Truth Soldiers Tour –which lands at Mezzanine May 2 with all the force of an anti-pirate sniper shot–can actually make such a claim and come off as credible. The lineup is ridiculous–it’s practically a mini-Rock the Bells, for cryin’ out loud: Paris, Talib Kweli, dead prez, Immortal Technique, Kam, Pete Rock, Planet Asia, T-K.A.S.H., the Conscious Daughters, Jasiri X, Nyoil, Uno the Prophet, and DJ True Justice. That’s like going to sleep and waking up on the Planet of Politically-Active, Socially-Conscious Hip-Hop. To put this in perspective, consider the fact that even in the heyday of Afrocentric hip-hop during the late ’80s and early ’90s, there was never a tour featuring the conscious rappers of that era: Public Enemy, Boogie Down Productions, Poor Righteous Teachers, Ice Cube (circa Amerikkka’s Most Wanted), X-Clan, Jungle Brothers, A Tribe Called Quest, YZ, the Coup, Paris, etc. In fact, the closest might have been the time Public Enemy toured with N.W.A., EPMD and Too $hort, which, in retrospect, wasn’t that conscious at all. Even cooler is the fact that the Hard Truth Soldiers Tour is an actual Tour: it starts May 1st (in Arcata, Humboldt Co.) and continues until June 17 (in Reno, NV), hitting major cities all around the country, and even venturing into Canada. This never could have happened during the Bush administration–anyone attempting to pull of such a consciousness-raising feat probably would have been arrested as a domestic terrorist, jailed indefinitely at Guantanamo Bay, and waterboarded by Alberto Gonzales until they sounded just like 50 Cent. tag:odeo.com,2009-04-23,24493420 Thu, 23 Apr 2009 14:32:14 -0700 no Breakdown FM w/ Davey D davey d, paris,, Hard Truth Soldier tour, T-Kash, Hip Hop davey d breakdown fm hip hop and politics rap music Politics, , rap, hip Hop culture 25 Joints to Get U Through the Day Davey D's Hip Hop Corner http://odeo.com/episodes/24413144-MC-Hammer-The-Vindication-pt3 The Hustle-The Music Biz-The Hyphy Movement and 2Pac The Hustle-The Music Biz-The Hyphy Movement and 2Pac The Hustle-The Music Biz-The Hyphy Movement and 2Pac tag:odeo.com,2009-04-06,24413144 Mon, 06 Apr 2009 02:27:41 -0700 no Breakdown FM w/ Davey D music, Interview, and, Movement, davey d, breakdown fm, hyphy, mc hammer, Vindication, pt3The, Hustle-The, Biz-The, 2Pac" Hip Hop davey d breakdown fm hip hop and politics rap music Politics, , rap, hip Hop culture 25 Joints to Get U Through the Day Davey D's Hip Hop Corner http://odeo.com/episodes/24413143-MC-Hammer-The-Vindication-pt2 This is pt2 of the vindication interview w/ MC hammer This is pt2 of the vindication interview w/ MC hammer This is pt2 of the vindication interview w/ MC hammer tag:odeo.com,2009-04-06,24413143 Mon, 06 Apr 2009 02:15:33 -0700 no Breakdown FM w/ Davey D Interview, Street, police, dmc, &, oakland, davey, eazy, life,, cointelpro, breakdown FM', hammervindication, pt2East, Prisons,, Helicopters,, E" Hip Hop davey d breakdown fm hip hop and politics rap music Politics, , rap, hip Hop culture 25 Joints to Get U Through the Day Davey D's Hip Hop Corner http://odeo.com/episodes/24413142-MC-Hammer-The-Vindication-pt1 This is a flashback interview from 2006 when we sat down with MC Hammer and talked about everything This is a flashback interview from 2006 when we sat down with MC Hammer and talked about everything This is a flashback interview from 2006 when we sat down with MC Hammer and talked about everything tag:odeo.com,2009-04-06,24413142 Mon, 06 Apr 2009 02:09:20 -0700 no Breakdown FM w/ Davey D breakdown fm, mc hammer, Vindication Interview, From Holy Ghost Boy and Beyond Hip Hop davey d breakdown fm hip hop and politics rap music Politics, , rap, hip Hop culture 25 Joints to Get U Through the Day Davey D's Hip Hop Corner http://odeo.com/episodes/24390751-Rosa-Clemente-The-nation-s-new-Boogieman We sat down with former Green Party Vice Presidential candidate Rosa Clemente to break bread about a number of issues. First and foremost we wanted to talk about the current speaking tour she is on that addresses the issue of America being a post racial society in the aftermath of the election of President Obama. Rosa gives an in depth breakdown about this notion and concludes that racism is alive and well and may in fact if the patterns of history hold true, things may get progressively worse because of the economic downturn. Rosa then talked about how the racism conversation needs to be extended beyond the traditional 'Black and White paradigm. She says with 40 million Brown and Afro Latinos in this country, that we simply can not ignore the challenges they face. Some issues overlap while others like ICE raids and immigration detention centers seem to specifically target folks in Brown communities. She expounded upon this and talked about how America's new Racial Boogiem... We sat down with former Green Party Vice Presidential candidate Rosa Clemente to break bread about a number of issues. First and foremost we wanted to talk about the current speaking tour she is on that addresses the issue of America being a post racial society in the aftermath of the election of President Obama. Rosa gives an in depth breakdown about this notion and concludes that racism is alive and well and may in fact if the patterns of history hold true, things may get progressively worse because of the economic downturn. Rosa then talked about how the racism conversation needs to be extended beyond the traditional 'Black and White paradigm. She says with 40 million Brown and Afro Latinos in this country, that we simply can not ignore the challenges they face. Some issues overlap while others like ICE raids and immigration detention centers seem to specifically target folks in Brown communities. She expounded upon this and talked about how America's new Racial Boogieman is Brown in particular Mexicano. She also acknowledged that racism amongst Black folks hasn't stopped as evidence by the rash of questionable police shootings from Oscar Grant in Oakland to Adolph Grimes in New Orleans We talked to Rosa about her thoughts around President Obama and US boycotting the Durban Conference on Racism in Geneva because of strong objections by the Isreali lobby AIPAC. She shared with us her experience of attending the first Durban Conference on racism in South Africa and what it was like to see Colin Powell lead the US delegation out the conference when the body declared slavery was a crime to humanity. Rosa talked about how she was glad that president Obama was honest and upfront about his reasons for boycotting the conference. She said now we all know that he is powerless when it comes to standing up to Isreal which obviously control much of his agenda. She noted that he has taken great strides to de-racialize all issues and that in many ways its easier for him to not talk about problems confronted by Black men. We talked to Rosa about her experience in running for Vice President and what lessons she learned and what challenges she faced. She noted that she will not be leaving electoral politics and will keep her options open to run for another office down the road. She talked about the current crises we are facing including not having Single-payer health-care and not seeing the foreclosure crises be adequately addressed. She talked about the 14 Tent cities around the country and how that was inexcusable for a country that has so many resources. She talked about the opportunities and challenges facing the Green Party and what she would like to see happen for them in the future. She says with the Republican Party imploding and the democrats behaving more and more moderate the Greens have an opportunity to fill a big void for people yearning for more progressive politics. We concluded by talking in great detail about the work she is doing with Amnesty International around the issue of Immigration and Detention. She talked about all the new policies, resources and laws being put in place to target those who fit the description of being undocumented. She talked about how many US born citizens are likely to be caught up in sweeps and other types of detaining procedures and may even be connected and accused of helping others come into the country 'illegally'. We ended our convo with Rosa talking about the role Hip Hop organizations have been playing in the political arena. Rosa was very thorough and insightful in this must hear interview. We sat down with former Green Party Vice Presidential candidate Rosa Clemente to break bread about a number of issues. First and foremost we wanted to talk about the current speaking tour she is on that addresses the issue of America being a post racial society in the aftermath of the election of President Obama. Rosa gives an in depth breakdown about this notion and concludes that racism is alive and well and may in fact if the patterns of history hold true, things may get progressively worse because of the economic downturn. Rosa then talked about how the racism conversation needs to be extended beyond the traditional 'Black and White paradigm. She says with 40 million Brown and Afro Latinos in this country, that we simply can not ignore the challenges they face. Some issues overlap while others like ICE raids and immigration detention centers seem to specifically target folks in Brown communities. She expounded upon this and talked about how America's new Racial Boogieman is Brown in particular Mexicano. She also acknowledged that racism amongst Black folks hasn't stopped as evidence by the rash of questionable police shootings from Oscar Grant in Oakland to Adolph Grimes in New Orleans We talked to Rosa about her thoughts around President Obama and US boycotting the Durban Conference on Racism in Geneva because of strong objections by the Isreali lobby AIPAC. She shared with us her experience of attending the first Durban Conference on racism in South Africa and what it was like to see Colin Powell lead the US delegation out the conference when the body declared slavery was a crime to humanity. Rosa talked about how she was glad that president Obama was honest and upfront about his reasons for boycotting the conference. She said now we all know that he is powerless when it comes to standing up to Isreal which obviously control much of his agenda. She noted that he has taken great strides to de-racialize all issues and that in many ways its easier for him to not talk about problems confronted by Black men. We talked to Rosa about her experience in running for Vice President and what lessons she learned and what challenges she faced. She noted that she will not be leaving electoral politics and will keep her options open to run for another office down the road. She talked about the current crises we are facing including not having Single-payer health-care and not seeing the foreclosure crises be adequately addressed. She talked about the 14 Tent cities around the country and how that was inexcusable for a country that has so many resources. She talked about the opportunities and challenges facing the Green Party and what she would like to see happen for them in the future. She says with the Republican Party imploding and the democrats behaving more and more moderate the Greens have an opportunity to fill a big void for people yearning for more progressive politics. We concluded by talking in great detail about the work she is doing with Amnesty International around the issue of Immigration and Detention. She talked about all the new policies, resources and laws being put in place to target those who fit the description of being undocumented. She talked about how many US born citizens are likely to be caught up in sweeps and other types of detaining procedures and may even be connected and accused of helping others come into the country 'illegally'. We ended our convo with Rosa talking about the role Hip Hop organizations have been playing in the political arena. Rosa was very thorough and insightful in this must hear interview. tag:odeo.com,2009-04-01,24390751 Wed, 01 Apr 2009 07:42:06 -0700 no Breakdown FM w/ Davey D Hip Hop, rosa clemente, Green Party, ,, Immigration and Detention, Durban race Conference, Brown people Hip Hop davey d breakdown fm hip hop and politics rap music Politics, , rap, hip Hop culture 25 Joints to Get U Through the Day Davey D's Hip Hop Corner http://odeo.com/episodes/24382570-Knaan-is-in-the-Building-make-Room-at-the-Table I met Somalian born rapper Knaan about 3 or 4 years ago in his current place of residence Toronto. We chopped it up back then and he assured me that it was just a matter of time before the US Hip Hop scene would open its arms to rappers from other shores. At the time that seemed far fetched because even though we all know that Hip Hop is a worldwide phenomenon, very few heads in the states can cite more than 3 or 4 artists from neighboring Canada much less from overseas. Ask folks to name artists from Africa and the conversation is all but over... On one hand we should not be surprised. After all, Hip Hop always reflects the mindset and cultural mores of the people and places that embrace it.Hence to the degree we can hardly name off any of the Provinces in Canada it should not be a shock that we can't name off any of her artists. Nowadays Knaan is increasingly becoming a household word here in the states. he's already a superstar overseas. For many he's a breath of fresh air... I met Somalian born rapper Knaan about 3 or 4 years ago in his current place of residence Toronto. We chopped it up back then and he assured me that it was just a matter of time before the US Hip Hop scene would open its arms to rappers from other shores. At the time that seemed far fetched because even though we all know that Hip Hop is a worldwide phenomenon, very few heads in the states can cite more than 3 or 4 artists from neighboring Canada much less from overseas. Ask folks to name artists from Africa and the conversation is all but over... On one hand we should not be surprised. After all, Hip Hop always reflects the mindset and cultural mores of the people and places that embrace it.Hence to the degree we can hardly name off any of the Provinces in Canada it should not be a shock that we can't name off any of her artists. Nowadays Knaan is increasingly becoming a household word here in the states. he's already a superstar overseas. For many he's a breath of fresh air who reminds us just how flavorful good Hip Hop can be. His creativity and overall conversation raises the bar. His global perspectives reminds us that this is a big big world and our country is just a small part of it.. We caught up with Knaan during his visit at SXSW in Austin, Tx and chopped it up with him. We talked about his new album Troubadour which is a monster and what he was trying to get across. We talked about the challenges of knocking down doors in the US. Knaan quoted Saul Williams by agreeing with the assertion that Hip Hop has been republican in the past 10 years. Its been about money, closing its eyes to the realities outside its immediate borders and very unwilling to change. He sees things changing for the better and that's a good thing. We covered a variety of topics including the recent move by Homeland security to scrutinize Somalis living here in the US as possible terrorists. We talked about the whole Somali pirates thing and discovered that what we been fed by mainstream news is a big lie. Knaan explained that the so called pirates are actually more like Coast Guards. They been patrolling the waters and stepping to foreign vessels that look at the un-centralized government in Somalia and hence feel they can do pillage the natural resources like over the top commercial fishing and illegal dumping of hazardous wastes. The Somalia pirates have been stepping to vessels for violating their water space and have taken the matter up to the UN only to have the main violators France along with the US veto any resolution.. We talked about the make up of Knaan's album and what it was like working with Maroon 5's Adam Levine and Hip Hop legend Chubb Rock. He explained that Levine was a real cool and basically came through and laid down vocals for free. He just wanted to show respect and appreciation for the music. He talked about admiring Chubb Rock's rhyme flow and how it was an honor to have the rapper turned school teacher to come through and lace him up. Knaan also talked about his rhyme influences which actually come from the Rhythmic Poets of Somalia. These wordsmith have been around centuries before the first rappers in the Bronx Finally we talked about the state of the world and how US and US Hip Hop fit into things. Knaan noted that the US is now going a period where many of its citizens are feeling vulnerable and at ease. he noted its the same type of uneasiness that many throughout the world feel on a day to day basis. Our economic hardships are routine for the majority of the people around the world and now that type of situation is on our shores and we will have to not only rise to the occasion be much more aware of what the rest of planet earth is experiencing. I met Somalian born rapper Knaan about 3 or 4 years ago in his current place of residence Toronto. We chopped it up back then and he assured me that it was just a matter of time before the US Hip Hop scene would open its arms to rappers from other shores. At the time that seemed far fetched because even though we all know that Hip Hop is a worldwide phenomenon, very few heads in the states can cite more than 3 or 4 artists from neighboring Canada much less from overseas. Ask folks to name artists from Africa and the conversation is all but over... On one hand we should not be surprised. After all, Hip Hop always reflects the mindset and cultural mores of the people and places that embrace it.Hence to the degree we can hardly name off any of the Provinces in Canada it should not be a shock that we can't name off any of her artists. Nowadays Knaan is increasingly becoming a household word here in the states. he's already a superstar overseas. For many he's a breath of fresh air who reminds us just how flavorful good Hip Hop can be. His creativity and overall conversation raises the bar. His global perspectives reminds us that this is a big big world and our country is just a small part of it.. We caught up with Knaan during his visit at SXSW in Austin, Tx and chopped it up with him. We talked about his new album Troubadour which is a monster and what he was trying to get across. We talked about the challenges of knocking down doors in the US. Knaan quoted Saul Williams by agreeing with the assertion that Hip Hop has been republican in the past 10 years. Its been about money, closing its eyes to the realities outside its immediate borders and very unwilling to change. He sees things changing for the better and that's a good thing. We covered a variety of topics including the recent move by Homeland security to scrutinize Somalis living here in the US as possible terrorists. We talked about the whole Somali pirates thing and discovered that what we been fed by mainstream news is a big lie. Knaan explained that the so called pirates are actually more like Coast Guards. They been patrolling the waters and stepping to foreign vessels that look at the un-centralized government in Somalia and hence feel they can do pillage the natural resources like over the top commercial fishing and illegal dumping of hazardous wastes. The Somalia pirates have been stepping to vessels for violating their water space and have taken the matter up to the UN only to have the main violators France along with the US veto any resolution.. We talked about the make up of Knaan's album and what it was like working with Maroon 5's Adam Levine and Hip Hop legend Chubb Rock. He explained that Levine was a real cool and basically came through and laid down vocals for free. He just wanted to show respect and appreciation for the music. He talked about admiring Chubb Rock's rhyme flow and how it was an honor to have the rapper turned school teacher to come through and lace him up. Knaan also talked about his rhyme influences which actually come from the Rhythmic Poets of Somalia. These wordsmith have been around centuries before the first rappers in the Bronx Finally we talked about the state of the world and how US and US Hip Hop fit into things. Knaan noted that the US is now going a period where many of its citizens are feeling vulnerable and at ease. he noted its the same type of uneasiness that many throughout the world feel on a day to day basis. Our economic hardships are routine for the majority of the people around the world and now that type of situation is on our shores and we will have to not only rise to the occasion be much more aware of what the rest of planet earth is experiencing. tag:odeo.com,2009-03-31,24382570 Tue, 31 Mar 2009 08:11:02 -0700 no Breakdown FM w/ Davey D davey d, breakdown fm, somalia, knaan, ,, Adam Levine, Somalian pirates, Somalian terrorists, chubb rock Hip Hop davey d breakdown fm hip hop and politics rap music Politics, , rap, hip Hop culture 25 Joints to Get U Through the Day Davey D's Hip Hop Corner http://odeo.com/episodes/24382566-Taking-Over-Hip-Hop-An-Interview-w-Zion-I We sat down and talked with Zumbi of the group Zion I and celebrated the release of their much anticipated album 'The Takeover'. Its a masterpiece of an album and we walk through many of the cuts. In this interview we talk about everything from Gentrification to Life in the Hood and the importance of Barack Obama We sat down and talked with Zumbi of the group Zion I and celebrated the release of their much anticipated album 'The Takeover'. Its a masterpiece of an album and we walk through many of the cuts. In this interview we talk about everything from Gentrification to Life in the Hood and the importance of Barack Obama We sat down and talked with Zumbi of the group Zion I and celebrated the release of their much anticipated album 'The Takeover'. Its a masterpiece of an album and we walk through many of the cuts. In this interview we talk about everything from Gentrification to Life in the Hood and the importance of Barack Obama tag:odeo.com,2009-03-31,24382566 Tue, 31 Mar 2009 06:34:43 -0700 no Breakdown FM w/ Davey D Hip Hop, zion i, davey d, breakdown fm, Hip hop News, the takeover, Zumbi Hip Hop davey d breakdown fm hip hop and politics rap music Politics, , rap, hip Hop culture 25 Joints to Get U Through the Day Davey D's Hip Hop Corner http://odeo.com/episodes/24346229-Oakland-s-Civil-War-The-People-vs-the-Police This past weekend 4 police officers were killed in Oakland, California. Things kicked off in what police described as a routine traffic stop that involved two motorcycle cops and a parolee named Lovelle Mixon.. We're not sure what went down, but at the end of the day 4 officers were slain at the hands of Mixon who was later killed by the police. The killings were said to be the darkest days in the history of OPD as this came on the eve of the start of the Oscar Grant trial. The reaction around the city and around the country has been varied.. Here in Austin, Texas at two of the SXSW shows when it was announced from the stage what happened in Oakland , the crowd cheered.. Some may find it shocking, appalling, outrageous etc.. Others found it as understandable and even satisfactory.. In both instances the crowds were mixed racially and even age wise. Why such a reaction when those who are charged with protecting and serving are gunned down? The answer may lie in the type of ... This past weekend 4 police officers were killed in Oakland, California. Things kicked off in what police described as a routine traffic stop that involved two motorcycle cops and a parolee named Lovelle Mixon.. We're not sure what went down, but at the end of the day 4 officers were slain at the hands of Mixon who was later killed by the police. The killings were said to be the darkest days in the history of OPD as this came on the eve of the start of the Oscar Grant trial. The reaction around the city and around the country has been varied.. Here in Austin, Texas at two of the SXSW shows when it was announced from the stage what happened in Oakland , the crowd cheered.. Some may find it shocking, appalling, outrageous etc.. Others found it as understandable and even satisfactory.. In both instances the crowds were mixed racially and even age wise. Why such a reaction when those who are charged with protecting and serving are gunned down? The answer may lie in the type of perceptions and actual day to day increasing amounts of people have with the police.. In this Breakdown FM show we talk to a number of people who explain whats going on and in many ways capture the mood of the city and many people. They include rap artists Truth Universal, Mistah FAB, and former ACLU lawyer KC Carter who heads up Hip Hop Against Police Brutality. We also talkto Oakland residents and mebers of the group Lunar heights who expressed avariety of emotions and opinions about how one should feel and do about the situation. I think the discussion amongst that crew of folks showed how complicated this all gets.. One says F the Police while another one says lets move to higher ground and beyond violence..On many levels its an age old debate.. The interview with Mista Fab is incredible as breaks alot of things down including the type of distrust we have come to have with one another.. Music includes cuts from dead prez, truth Universal, Beeda Weeda & J Stalin, Mistah FAB & Jennifer Johns This past weekend 4 police officers were killed in Oakland, California. Things kicked off in what police described as a routine traffic stop that involved two motorcycle cops and a parolee named Lovelle Mixon.. We're not sure what went down, but at the end of the day 4 officers were slain at the hands of Mixon who was later killed by the police. The killings were said to be the darkest days in the history of OPD as this came on the eve of the start of the Oscar Grant trial. The reaction around the city and around the country has been varied.. Here in Austin, Texas at two of the SXSW shows when it was announced from the stage what happened in Oakland , the crowd cheered.. Some may find it shocking, appalling, outrageous etc.. Others found it as understandable and even satisfactory.. In both instances the crowds were mixed racially and even age wise. Why such a reaction when those who are charged with protecting and serving are gunned down? The answer may lie in the type of perceptions and actual day to day increasing amounts of people have with the police.. In this Breakdown FM show we talk to a number of people who explain whats going on and in many ways capture the mood of the city and many people. They include rap artists Truth Universal, Mistah FAB, and former ACLU lawyer KC Carter who heads up Hip Hop Against Police Brutality. We also talkto Oakland residents and mebers of the group Lunar heights who expressed avariety of emotions and opinions about how one should feel and do about the situation. I think the discussion amongst that crew of folks showed how complicated this all gets.. One says F the Police while another one says lets move to higher ground and beyond violence..On many levels its an age old debate.. The interview with Mista Fab is incredible as breaks alot of things down including the type of distrust we have come to have with one another.. Music includes cuts from dead prez, truth Universal, Beeda Weeda & J Stalin, Mistah FAB & Jennifer Johns tag:odeo.com,2009-03-23,24346229 Mon, 23 Mar 2009 08:36:59 -0700 no Breakdown FM w/ Davey D breakdown fm, dead prez, ,, Oakland cops, Oakland cops shot, Mistah FAB, Truth Universal, KC Carter Hip Hop davey d breakdown fm hip hop and politics rap music Politics, , rap, hip Hop culture 25 Joints to Get U Through the Day Davey D's Hip Hop Corner http://odeo.com/episodes/24297509-An-Interview-w-Mart%C3%ADn-Perna-of-Antibalas Antibalas (pronounced /?nti?b?l?s/[dubious – discuss], or approximately "ahn-tee-BAH-las", from the Spanish for "bulletproof") is a Bushwick, Brooklyn based afrobeat band that is modeled after Fela Kuti's Africa 70 band and Eddie Palmieri's Harlem River Drive Orchestra. Although their music is primarily afrobeat, it incorporates elements of jazz, funk, dub, improvised music, and traditional drumming from Cuba and West Africa. Founded 1998 by Martín Perna as "Conjunto Antibalas," the group played its inaugural concert in May 26, 1998 at St. Nicks Pub in Harlem at a night organized by artist Xaviera Simmons. Over the course of the next few months, the group solidified with a core of eleven band members and began to develop a repertoire of original songs. Guitarist and producer/engineer Gabriel Roth wrote several of the earlier tunes and oversaw recording and production of the first three records. We sat down with Martin in Austin, Tx and talked to him about everything under the ... Antibalas (pronounced /?nti?b?l?s/[dubious – discuss], or approximately "ahn-tee-BAH-las", from the Spanish for "bulletproof") is a Bushwick, Brooklyn based afrobeat band that is modeled after Fela Kuti's Africa 70 band and Eddie Palmieri's Harlem River Drive Orchestra. Although their music is primarily afrobeat, it incorporates elements of jazz, funk, dub, improvised music, and traditional drumming from Cuba and West Africa. Founded 1998 by Martín Perna as "Conjunto Antibalas," the group played its inaugural concert in May 26, 1998 at St. Nicks Pub in Harlem at a night organized by artist Xaviera Simmons. Over the course of the next few months, the group solidified with a core of eleven band members and began to develop a repertoire of original songs. Guitarist and producer/engineer Gabriel Roth wrote several of the earlier tunes and oversaw recording and production of the first three records. We sat down with Martin in Austin, Tx and talked to him about everything under the sun-from the founding of Antibalas to Immigration reform to whether or not Hip Hop is Funk or Soul. We talked about his other group Ocolte Soul and how he had adjusted to Texas/ Tejano music.. Very insightful interview Antibalas (pronounced /?nti?b?l?s/[dubious – discuss], or approximately "ahn-tee-BAH-las", from the Spanish for "bulletproof") is a Bushwick, Brooklyn based afrobeat band that is modeled after Fela Kuti's Africa 70 band and Eddie Palmieri's Harlem River Drive Orchestra. Although their music is primarily afrobeat, it incorporates elements of jazz, funk, dub, improvised music, and traditional drumming from Cuba and West Africa. Founded 1998 by Martín Perna as "Conjunto Antibalas," the group played its inaugural concert in May 26, 1998 at St. Nicks Pub in Harlem at a night organized by artist Xaviera Simmons. Over the course of the next few months, the group solidified with a core of eleven band members and began to develop a repertoire of original songs. Guitarist and producer/engineer Gabriel Roth wrote several of the earlier tunes and oversaw recording and production of the first three records. We sat down with Martin in Austin, Tx and talked to him about everything under the sun-from the founding of Antibalas to Immigration reform to whether or not Hip Hop is Funk or Soul. We talked about his other group Ocolte Soul and how he had adjusted to Texas/ Tejano music.. Very insightful interview tag:odeo.com,2009-03-12,24297509 Thu, 12 Mar 2009 22:53:44 -0700 no Breakdown FM w/ Davey D breakdown, breakdown fm, Martín Perna, Antibalas, davey D', fm" Hip Hop davey d breakdown fm hip hop and politics rap music Politics, , rap, hip Hop culture 25 Joints to Get U Through the Day Davey D's Hip Hop Corner http://odeo.com/episodes/24297508-Van-Jones-Speaks-to-Powershift Long time activist Van Jones has just made the people of Oakland and the folks within Hip Hop very proud. For the past 3-4 years he's been going all over the country taqlking to people about Green Jobs and the Green economy. At first folks looked at him crazy. What the heck do Black and Brown folks have to do with the environment? We'll apparently alot. So much so that President Obama just appointed him to a special White House position advising him on Green Jobs.. If you don't know Van Jones.. Here's a recent speech he gave in Washington DC at the Powershift Summit 09.. Enjoy Long time activist Van Jones has just made the people of Oakland and the folks within Hip Hop very proud. For the past 3-4 years he's been going all over the country taqlking to people about Green Jobs and the Green economy. At first folks looked at him crazy. What the heck do Black and Brown folks have to do with the environment? We'll apparently alot. So much so that President Obama just appointed him to a special White House position advising him on Green Jobs.. If you don't know Van Jones.. Here's a recent speech he gave in Washington DC at the Powershift Summit 09.. Enjoy Long time activist Van Jones has just made the people of Oakland and the folks within Hip Hop very proud. For the past 3-4 years he's been going all over the country taqlking to people about Green Jobs and the Green economy. At first folks looked at him crazy. What the heck do Black and Brown folks have to do with the environment? We'll apparently alot. So much so that President Obama just appointed him to a special White House position advising him on Green Jobs.. If you don't know Van Jones.. Here's a recent speech he gave in Washington DC at the Powershift Summit 09.. Enjoy tag:odeo.com,2009-03-12,24297508 Thu, 12 Mar 2009 22:18:40 -0700 no Breakdown FM w/ Davey D fm, van, breakdown, davey, d,, Jones,, powershift, Powershift,, 09, Hip Hop davey d breakdown fm hip hop and politics rap music Politics, , rap, hip Hop culture 25 Joints to Get U Through the Day Davey D's Hip Hop Corner http://odeo.com/episodes/24297507-Van-Jones-Speaks-to-Powershift Long time activist Van Jones has just made the people of Oakland and the folks within Hip Hop very proud. For the past 3-4 years he's been going all over the country taqlking to people about Green Jobs and the Green economy. At first folks looked at him crazy. What the heck do Black and Brown folks have to do with the environment? We'll apparently alot. So much so that President Obama just appointed him to a special White House position advising him on Green Jobs.. If you don't know Van Jones.. Here's a recent speech he gave in Washington DC at the Powershift Summit 09.. Enjoy Long time activist Van Jones has just made the people of Oakland and the folks within Hip Hop very proud. For the past 3-4 years he's been going all over the country taqlking to people about Green Jobs and the Green economy. At first folks looked at him crazy. What the heck do Black and Brown folks have to do with the environment? We'll apparently alot. So much so that President Obama just appointed him to a special White House position advising him on Green Jobs.. If you don't know Van Jones.. Here's a recent speech he gave in Washington DC at the Powershift Summit 09.. Enjoy Long time activist Van Jones has just made the people of Oakland and the folks within Hip Hop very proud. For the past 3-4 years he's been going all over the country taqlking to people about Green Jobs and the Green economy. At first folks looked at him crazy. What the heck do Black and Brown folks have to do with the environment? We'll apparently alot. So much so that President Obama just appointed him to a special White House position advising him on Green Jobs.. If you don't know Van Jones.. Here's a recent speech he gave in Washington DC at the Powershift Summit 09.. Enjoy tag:odeo.com,2009-03-12,24297507 Thu, 12 Mar 2009 22:17:56 -0700 no Breakdown FM w/ Davey D fm, van, breakdown, davey, d,, Jones,, powershift, Powershift,, 09, Hip Hop davey d breakdown fm hip hop and politics rap music Politics, , rap, hip Hop culture 25 Joints to Get U Through the Day Davey D's Hip Hop Corner http://odeo.com/episodes/24282588-25-Joints-11-Sista-s-On-Point 25 Joints to Get U Through the Day #11 Sista's on Point-Like There's No Tomorrow In celebration of International Women's History Month we decided to highlight the voice of many who are often overlooked, taken for granted or forgotten about. Women have always been on point from day one when it comes to architecting this culture called Hip Hop. We can start with Cindy Campbell-the sister of Hip Hop's father Kool herc. had it not been for her suggesting and ultimately setting up the now landmark party on 1520 Sedgwick avenue in August of 1973, we might not be on the mic yes yes y'alling at all.. During the pioneering years we had stellar emcees like Zulu Queen Lisa Lee who was down with Afrika Bambaattaa, Pebbly Poo of the Masterdon Committee and Sha Rock of Baron and Breakout-Funky 4 Plus One More.. Of course we have to tip our hats to the one and only Mercedes ladies.. the first all female Hip Hop Crew.. We have an interview with Shari-Shar about to drop real soon be on th... 25 Joints to Get U Through the Day #11 Sista's on Point-Like There's No Tomorrow In celebration of International Women's History Month we decided to highlight the voice of many who are often overlooked, taken for granted or forgotten about. Women have always been on point from day one when it comes to architecting this culture called Hip Hop. We can start with Cindy Campbell-the sister of Hip Hop's father Kool herc. had it not been for her suggesting and ultimately setting up the now landmark party on 1520 Sedgwick avenue in August of 1973, we might not be on the mic yes yes y'alling at all.. During the pioneering years we had stellar emcees like Zulu Queen Lisa Lee who was down with Afrika Bambaattaa, Pebbly Poo of the Masterdon Committee and Sha Rock of Baron and Breakout-Funky 4 Plus One More.. Of course we have to tip our hats to the one and only Mercedes ladies.. the first all female Hip Hop Crew.. We have an interview with Shari-Shar about to drop real soon be on the look out.. Over the years lots of women have blessed the mic and left their mark from Salt-n-Pepa to Roxanne Shante to the Real Roxanne to Queen Latifah to MC Lyte.. The list goes on.. Sadly we've had a situation within the music industry that had decided that women artists are not marketable. The conventional wisdom has been that the average listener can't distinguish their voices. Hence its always been situation where you always find maybe one or two females at most on a major label with them being released and marketed at different times. Of course here at Breakdown FM, we see it differently. There's a world of difference between MC Lyte and Queen Latifah, just like there's a world of difference between Chuck D and KRS or 50 Cent and Ice Cube. Different looks, rhyme styles, subject matter etc. So much for industry wisdom This week we went and dug deep and highlighted some folks you need to check for.. We kick things off with Seattle sensations Canary Sing and their dope new song 'Heroines'. We proceed their cut with a short tribute to Shirley Chisolm 25 Joints to Get U Through the Day #11 Sista's on Point-Like There's No Tomorrow In celebration of International Women's History Month we decided to highlight the voice of many who are often overlooked, taken for granted or forgotten about. Women have always been on point from day one when it comes to architecting this culture called Hip Hop. We can start with Cindy Campbell-the sister of Hip Hop's father Kool herc. had it not been for her suggesting and ultimately setting up the now landmark party on 1520 Sedgwick avenue in August of 1973, we might not be on the mic yes yes y'alling at all.. During the pioneering years we had stellar emcees like Zulu Queen Lisa Lee who was down with Afrika Bambaattaa, Pebbly Poo of the Masterdon Committee and Sha Rock of Baron and Breakout-Funky 4 Plus One More.. Of course we have to tip our hats to the one and only Mercedes ladies.. the first all female Hip Hop Crew.. We have an interview with Shari-Shar about to drop real soon be on the look out.. Over the years lots of women have blessed the mic and left their mark from Salt-n-Pepa to Roxanne Shante to the Real Roxanne to Queen Latifah to MC Lyte.. The list goes on.. Sadly we've had a situation within the music industry that had decided that women artists are not marketable. The conventional wisdom has been that the average listener can't distinguish their voices. Hence its always been situation where you always find maybe one or two females at most on a major label with them being released and marketed at different times. Of course here at Breakdown FM, we see it differently. There's a world of difference between MC Lyte and Queen Latifah, just like there's a world of difference between Chuck D and KRS or 50 Cent and Ice Cube. Different looks, rhyme styles, subject matter etc. So much for industry wisdom This week we went and dug deep and highlighted some folks you need to check for.. We kick things off with Seattle sensations Canary Sing and their dope new song 'Heroines'. We proceed their cut with a short tribute to Shirley Chisolm tag:odeo.com,2009-03-10,24282588 Tue, 10 Mar 2009 10:54:20 -0700 no Breakdown FM w/ Davey D the, on, hip, hop, shirley, breakdown, sisters, women's, Hop,, ,, FM,, 25 Joints #11, special",, mic,, Chisolm Hip Hop davey d breakdown fm hip hop and politics rap music Politics, , rap, hip Hop culture 25 Joints to Get U Through the Day Davey D's Hip Hop Corner http://odeo.com/episodes/24218856-25-Joints-to-Get-U-through-the-Day-10-Radio-is-Lost-in-Space 25 Joints to Get U Through The Day Radio is Lost in Space.. Feb 26 2009 Playlist getting ready to be posted tomorrow.. 25 Joints to Get U Through The Day Radio is Lost in Space.. Feb 26 2009 Playlist getting ready to be posted tomorrow.. 25 Joints to Get U Through The Day Radio is Lost in Space.. Feb 26 2009 Playlist getting ready to be posted tomorrow.. tag:odeo.com,2009-02-26,24218856 Thu, 26 Feb 2009 19:44:11 -0800 no Breakdown FM w/ Davey D radio, lost, is, in, 25, Joints, #10,, Space. Hip Hop davey d breakdown fm hip hop and politics rap music Politics, , rap, hip Hop culture 25 Joints to Get U Through the Day Davey D's Hip Hop Corner http://odeo.com/episodes/24184288-Michael-Steele-Interview-frm-2004 Former Maryland LT Governor Michael Steele has been in the news lately because he now heads the Republican Party. he is their Howard Dean. He says that he wants to give the GOP a Hip Hop make over and seriously diversify things...Dude does have the endorsement of Russell Simmons and former Def Jam prez Kevin Lyles... mmmmm I don't know about all dat..We see how the GOP continuously gets down.. In anycase I figured I'd pull out an old interview I did with dude back at the GOP Convention in New York so you can get a better understanding of who he is.. Former Maryland LT Governor Michael Steele has been in the news lately because he now heads the Republican Party. he is their Howard Dean. He says that he wants to give the GOP a Hip Hop make over and seriously diversify things...Dude does have the endorsement of Russell Simmons and former Def Jam prez Kevin Lyles... mmmmm I don't know about all dat..We see how the GOP continuously gets down.. In anycase I figured I'd pull out an old interview I did with dude back at the GOP Convention in New York so you can get a better understanding of who he is.. Former Maryland LT Governor Michael Steele has been in the news lately because he now heads the Republican Party. he is their Howard Dean. He says that he wants to give the GOP a Hip Hop make over and seriously diversify things...Dude does have the endorsement of Russell Simmons and former Def Jam prez Kevin Lyles... mmmmm I don't know about all dat..We see how the GOP continuously gets down.. In anycase I figured I'd pull out an old interview I did with dude back at the GOP Convention in New York so you can get a better understanding of who he is.. tag:odeo.com,2009-02-24,24184288 Tue, 24 Feb 2009 08:20:56 -0800 no Breakdown FM w/ Davey D republican, makeover, michael, hip, hop, breakdown, davey, d,, party,, FM,, Steele,, GOP, Hip Hop davey d breakdown fm hip hop and politics rap music Politics, , rap, hip Hop culture 25 Joints to Get U Through the Day Davey D's Hip Hop Corner http://odeo.com/episodes/24162375-Antibalas-From-NY-to-Tejas-to-Nicaragua-Beyond We sat down with Martin Perna one of the founders of the Dap Kings and the incredible funk band Antibalas and spoke with him about music and politics. We talked to him about the influence of Fela Kuti not just as a musician but as an activist who believed that music can be used as a weapon and a tool for liberation. We talked to Martin about how that philosophy has manifested itself in the music of Antibalas. He gives a thorough breakdown We also talked to Martin about his move from New York to Texas aka Tejas and how the rhythms and regional music in particular Tejano has influenced and shaped the bands sound. He explained that since the other members of Antibalas still reside in New York, not much. But he has another band called Ocolte Soul which directly reflects the Latin Texas influence. We talked about Marytin's upcoming move to Nicaragua and how important it will be for him and the band musically. We talked indepth about the global impact of Hip Hop and where the ... We sat down with Martin Perna one of the founders of the Dap Kings and the incredible funk band Antibalas and spoke with him about music and politics. We talked to him about the influence of Fela Kuti not just as a musician but as an activist who believed that music can be used as a weapon and a tool for liberation. We talked to Martin about how that philosophy has manifested itself in the music of Antibalas. He gives a thorough breakdown We also talked to Martin about his move from New York to Texas aka Tejas and how the rhythms and regional music in particular Tejano has influenced and shaped the bands sound. He explained that since the other members of Antibalas still reside in New York, not much. But he has another band called Ocolte Soul which directly reflects the Latin Texas influence. We talked about Marytin's upcoming move to Nicaragua and how important it will be for him and the band musically. We talked indepth about the global impact of Hip Hop and where the US stands in that 'global cipher'. We also talked about the influence of Funk music. Is Hip Hop Soul or is Hip Hop Funk.?We break that down in this interview We sat down with Martin Perna one of the founders of the Dap Kings and the incredible funk band Antibalas and spoke with him about music and politics. We talked to him about the influence of Fela Kuti not just as a musician but as an activist who believed that music can be used as a weapon and a tool for liberation. We talked to Martin about how that philosophy has manifested itself in the music of Antibalas. He gives a thorough breakdown We also talked to Martin about his move from New York to Texas aka Tejas and how the rhythms and regional music in particular Tejano has influenced and shaped the bands sound. He explained that since the other members of Antibalas still reside in New York, not much. But he has another band called Ocolte Soul which directly reflects the Latin Texas influence. We talked about Marytin's upcoming move to Nicaragua and how important it will be for him and the band musically. We talked indepth about the global impact of Hip Hop and where the US stands in that 'global cipher'. We also talked about the influence of Funk music. Is Hip Hop Soul or is Hip Hop Funk.?We break that down in this interview tag:odeo.com,2009-02-23,24162375 Mon, 23 Feb 2009 09:28:01 -0800 no Breakdown FM w/ Davey D d, hip, martin, breakdown, davey, tejano, Hop,, music,, FM,, Antibalas,, prena, Hip Hop davey d breakdown fm hip hop and politics rap music Politics, , rap, hip Hop culture 25 Joints to Get U Through the Day Davey D's Hip Hop Corner http://odeo.com/episodes/24162314-How-Congress-Really-Works-Navigating-the-Halls-of-Power In the age of Obama, lots of people have been talking enthusiastically about change and getting more directly involved in government. Last year this time we sat down with Arenthal James aka AJ who is the director of policy and research for Congressman James Clyburn of South Carolina. Clyburn is the whip of the House and prior to Obama being elected President was the most powerful African American on the legislative side and one of the most powerful people in government period. He has long believed that African Americans and other communities of color should have a strong working knowledge of how things work in Washington DC so we are less reactionary to things coming out of Congress and more directly involved with things as they are being formulated. AJ came through to to talk to us about health policy issues. It was supposed to be a 10 minute interview. Instead he wound up staying for a full hour so he could lay down the steps one needs to take to get things accomplished wh... In the age of Obama, lots of people have been talking enthusiastically about change and getting more directly involved in government. Last year this time we sat down with Arenthal James aka AJ who is the director of policy and research for Congressman James Clyburn of South Carolina. Clyburn is the whip of the House and prior to Obama being elected President was the most powerful African American on the legislative side and one of the most powerful people in government period. He has long believed that African Americans and other communities of color should have a strong working knowledge of how things work in Washington DC so we are less reactionary to things coming out of Congress and more directly involved with things as they are being formulated. AJ came through to to talk to us about health policy issues. It was supposed to be a 10 minute interview. Instead he wound up staying for a full hour so he could lay down the steps one needs to take to get things accomplished when engaging Congress and the Senate. He painstakingly went through what it takes to pass a bill. He talked about the various stages it goes through and where concerned citizens can best interact with policy makers to ensure that their respective interests are being met. He talked to us about the roll of lobbyists and the three other categories of activists and law makers who routinely engage Congress to push for legislation. He also talked about the importance of interacting with AIDs to important lawmakers. He said the average aid on capitol hill is under 40 and is oftentimes responsible for filling in the gaps of bills. What they know or don't know about particular communities can adversly affect how a bill comes out. AJ spent his best moments talking about the various underused opportunities non profits have to push for for laws. He talked about the importance of calling for briefings and provided us with a step by step plan of action that non profits absolutely should take to make sure lawmakers know how they feel on important issues. AJ talked to us about the free and subscription based publications that can be used so one can stay abreast of new laws being proposed. We also talked about protests and large rallies and the types of impact or lack of impact they have on pushing legislation and influencing Congress. AJ talked about how people in more afluent communities use these laws and opportunities to their advantage and he wanted to make sure the playing field was more even. He also gives out his email and direct phone number and told folks part of his job is to come to schools and organizations and give indepth workshops on how to engage government. He does this for free. In the age of Obama, lots of people have been talking enthusiastically about change and getting more directly involved in government. Last year this time we sat down with Arenthal James aka AJ who is the director of policy and research for Congressman James Clyburn of South Carolina. Clyburn is the whip of the House and prior to Obama being elected President was the most powerful African American on the legislative side and one of the most powerful people in government period. He has long believed that African Americans and other communities of color should have a strong working knowledge of how things work in Washington DC so we are less reactionary to things coming out of Congress and more directly involved with things as they are being formulated. AJ came through to to talk to us about health policy issues. It was supposed to be a 10 minute interview. Instead he wound up staying for a full hour so he could lay down the steps one needs to take to get things accomplished when engaging Congress and the Senate. He painstakingly went through what it takes to pass a bill. He talked about the various stages it goes through and where concerned citizens can best interact with policy makers to ensure that their respective interests are being met. He talked to us about the roll of lobbyists and the three other categories of activists and law makers who routinely engage Congress to push for legislation. He also talked about the importance of interacting with AIDs to important lawmakers. He said the average aid on capitol hill is under 40 and is oftentimes responsible for filling in the gaps of bills. What they know or don't know about particular communities can adversly affect how a bill comes out. AJ spent his best moments talking about the various underused opportunities non profits have to push for for laws. He talked about the importance of calling for briefings and provided us with a step by step plan of action that non profits absolutely should take to make sure lawmakers know how they feel on important issues. AJ talked to us about the free and subscription based publications that can be used so one can stay abreast of new laws being proposed. We also talked about protests and large rallies and the types of impact or lack of impact they have on pushing legislation and influencing Congress. AJ talked about how people in more afluent communities use these laws and opportunities to their advantage and he wanted to make sure the playing field was more even. He also gives out his email and direct phone number and told folks part of his job is to come to schools and organizations and give indepth workshops on how to engage government. He does this for free. tag:odeo.com,2009-02-23,24162314 Mon, 23 Feb 2009 08:55:42 -0800 no Breakdown FM w/ Davey D james, passing, breakdown, davey, d,, Clyburn,, FM,, AJ,, bills,, Arenthal Hip Hop davey d breakdown fm hip hop and politics rap music Politics, , rap, hip Hop culture 25 Joints to Get U Through the Day Davey D's Hip Hop Corner http://odeo.com/episodes/24161208-The-Real-Truth-Behind-the-Stop-Snitching-Movement-pt2 part 2.. of our incredible interview with authyor Ethan Brown about the stop Snitching movement and its connection to drug policy and the drug laws. In part 2 Ethan goes into depth about how the world of government informants work and how many innocent people are victimized by the abuse of power and false testimonies. part 2.. of our incredible interview with authyor Ethan Brown about the stop Snitching movement and its connection to drug policy and the drug laws. In part 2 Ethan goes into depth about how the world of government informants work and how many innocent people are victimized by the abuse of power and false testimonies. part 2.. of our incredible interview with authyor Ethan Brown about the stop Snitching movement and its connection to drug policy and the drug laws. In part 2 Ethan goes into depth about how the world of government informants work and how many innocent people are victimized by the abuse of power and false testimonies. tag:odeo.com,2009-02-23,24161208 Mon, 23 Feb 2009 08:07:56 -0800 no Breakdown FM w/ Davey D Brown,, ethan, Snitching,, Snitch, Hip Hop davey d breakdown fm hip hop and politics rap music Politics, , rap, hip Hop culture 25 Joints to Get U Through the Day Davey D's Hip Hop Corner http://odeo.com/episodes/24160546-The-Real-Truth-Behind-the-Stop-Snitching-Movement-pt1 We sat down and talked with author Ethan Brown who wrote the Book 'Queens Reigns Supreme' and "Snitching'... He gives a thorough and incredible breakdown behind the the so called Stop Snitching Movement' and how that ties into the war on drugs and what the real truth is behind it. For starters most people who yell 'Don't Snicth' wind up snitching after the Feds get a hold of them. There are laws on the books and uncontrolled powers by the Federal government and their use of 'government informants' that has resulted in tousands of lives ruined and left in shambles all around the country. Ethan Brown breaks all this down in this 2 Part interview We start off by talking about his book Queens Reigns Supreme which talks about the hustlers and main drug dealers connected to the borough of Queens. Its an insightful breakdown of the 50 Cent, Irv Gotti, Murder Inc, Supreme Team, Fat Cat drama that received a lot of notoriety. It's also intimately connected to some of the laws on the b... We sat down and talked with author Ethan Brown who wrote the Book 'Queens Reigns Supreme' and "Snitching'... He gives a thorough and incredible breakdown behind the the so called Stop Snitching Movement' and how that ties into the war on drugs and what the real truth is behind it. For starters most people who yell 'Don't Snicth' wind up snitching after the Feds get a hold of them. There are laws on the books and uncontrolled powers by the Federal government and their use of 'government informants' that has resulted in tousands of lives ruined and left in shambles all around the country. Ethan Brown breaks all this down in this 2 Part interview We start off by talking about his book Queens Reigns Supreme which talks about the hustlers and main drug dealers connected to the borough of Queens. Its an insightful breakdown of the 50 Cent, Irv Gotti, Murder Inc, Supreme Team, Fat Cat drama that received a lot of notoriety. It's also intimately connected to some of the laws on the books that now gives the government incredible powers and has caused a cottage industry with government informants. Brpown in this interv iew traces all this back to the Nixon and Regan eras and the War on Drugs. He talks about how the Feds have gone after people in the wake of 9-11 and the passing of the Patriot Act.. We talk about the case around 2Pac and how government snitching laws have played a big role in his case. Yes, Sean Diddy's name comes up prominently in this discussion.. We talka bout the case of the Liberty 7 in Miami. We talk about many of the folks who now rot in jails all over the country thanks to coerced snitching. We also talk about the Feds astonishing 90% conviction rate.. This is a must listen to interview. We sat down and talked with author Ethan Brown who wrote the Book 'Queens Reigns Supreme' and "Snitching'... He gives a thorough and incredible breakdown behind the the so called Stop Snitching Movement' and how that ties into the war on drugs and what the real truth is behind it. For starters most people who yell 'Don't Snicth' wind up snitching after the Feds get a hold of them. There are laws on the books and uncontrolled powers by the Federal government and their use of 'government informants' that has resulted in tousands of lives ruined and left in shambles all around the country. Ethan Brown breaks all this down in this 2 Part interview We start off by talking about his book Queens Reigns Supreme which talks about the hustlers and main drug dealers connected to the borough of Queens. Its an insightful breakdown of the 50 Cent, Irv Gotti, Murder Inc, Supreme Team, Fat Cat drama that received a lot of notoriety. It's also intimately connected to some of the laws on the books that now gives the government incredible powers and has caused a cottage industry with government informants. Brpown in this interv iew traces all this back to the Nixon and Regan eras and the War on Drugs. He talks about how the Feds have gone after people in the wake of 9-11 and the passing of the Patriot Act.. We talk about the case around 2Pac and how government snitching laws have played a big role in his case. Yes, Sean Diddy's name comes up prominently in this discussion.. We talka bout the case of the Liberty 7 in Miami. We talk about many of the folks who now rot in jails all over the country thanks to coerced snitching. We also talk about the Feds astonishing 90% conviction rate.. This is a must listen to interview. tag:odeo.com,2009-02-23,24160546 Mon, 23 Feb 2009 07:47:11 -0800 no Breakdown FM w/ Davey D Government, fat, 50, 7, cat, liberty, patriot, breakdown, davey, supreme, irv, Cent,, Brown,, d,, ethan, ja, FM,, Snitching,, informants,, Nichols,, Nickles,, McGriff,, Gotti,, Rule,, Act, Hip Hop davey d breakdown fm hip hop and politics rap music Politics, , rap, hip Hop culture 25 Joints to Get U Through the Day Davey D's Hip Hop Corner http://odeo.com/episodes/24083600-25-Joints-9-No-More-Tears 25 Joints to Get U Through the Day #9 No More Tears-No More Shame-No More Violence- This week we were disturbed by the domestic violence incident that is swirling around singers Chris Brown and his now former girlfriend Rhianna. wsadly this is an industry where such occurrences are not unusual. If anything this industry actually celebrates and handsomely rewards those who have been accused of committing acts of violence against their partners. Some think its funny. Others think its no big deal. Way too many think the person on the receiving end deserved what they got. We see that happening now with the Chris Brown situation. Far too many comments along the lines of she may have gotten what she deserved. And thats coming from both men and women. So this week we went and found some songs that address the various issues around domestic violence with a message of hope, upliftment and healing. 25 Joints to Get U Through the Day #9 No More Tears-No More Shame-No More Violence- This week we were disturbed by the domestic violence incident that is swirling around singers Chris Brown and his now former girlfriend Rhianna. wsadly this is an industry where such occurrences are not unusual. If anything this industry actually celebrates and handsomely rewards those who have been accused of committing acts of violence against their partners. Some think its funny. Others think its no big deal. Way too many think the person on the receiving end deserved what they got. We see that happening now with the Chris Brown situation. Far too many comments along the lines of she may have gotten what she deserved. And thats coming from both men and women. So this week we went and found some songs that address the various issues around domestic violence with a message of hope, upliftment and healing. 25 Joints to Get U Through the Day #9 No More Tears-No More Shame-No More Violence- This week we were disturbed by the domestic violence incident that is swirling around singers Chris Brown and his now former girlfriend Rhianna. wsadly this is an industry where such occurrences are not unusual. If anything this industry actually celebrates and handsomely rewards those who have been accused of committing acts of violence against their partners. Some think its funny. Others think its no big deal. Way too many think the person on the receiving end deserved what they got. We see that happening now with the Chris Brown situation. Far too many comments along the lines of she may have gotten what she deserved. And thats coming from both men and women. So this week we went and found some songs that address the various issues around domestic violence with a message of hope, upliftment and healing. tag:odeo.com,2009-02-13,24083600 Fri, 13 Feb 2009 08:08:28 -0800 no Breakdown FM w/ Davey D love, the, to, chris, get, domestic, u, 25, breakdown, davey, Brown,, d,, day,, Joints, FM,, #9,, Through, Violence,, Rhianna,, Hurts, Hip Hop davey d breakdown fm hip hop and politics rap music Politics, , rap, hip Hop culture 25 Joints to Get U Through the Day Davey D's Hip Hop Corner http://odeo.com/episodes/23991136-25-Joints-to-Get-U-Through-the-Day-8 25 Joints to Get U Through The Day # 8 Peddling Life in a World of Death Click HERE to Listen to this Week's 25 Joints http://odeo.com/episodes/23991136 01-Davey D w/ Toni Blackmon 'Protesting the Death of Spirit' ( Beats by tarik of Arab Summit) 02-Jahi 'Riots In Oakland' (Oakland) 03-Consolidated 'Friendly Facism' (San Francisco) 04-Sway & King Tech 'Devastating'(oakland) 05-Western Union 'Bird in the Bush' (Los Angeles) 06-Immortal Technique '3rd World' (New York) 07-DJ Muggs & Sick Jaken 'Ciclon' (Los Angeles) 08-Movemeant 'Breathe'(Los Angeles) 09-Breakstra 'Keep on Playing' (Los Angeles) 10-Free Sol 'Labyrinth'(Memphis) 11-Sim City 'Watch Me' (Washington DC) 12-Sim City 'The Jackpot'(Washington DC) 13-KRS-One & Friends 'Self Construction' 14-Hustle Boyz 'Mr President'(los Angeles) 15-Big Snoop Dogg 'Brothers and Sisters (March to the Revolution)'(Los Angels) 16-Apathy 'The Buck Stops' (Connecticut) 17-Medusa 'Mine to Give'(Los Angeles) 18-Jean Grae '... 25 Joints to Get U Through The Day # 8 Peddling Life in a World of Death Click HERE to Listen to this Week's 25 Joints http://odeo.com/episodes/23991136 01-Davey D w/ Toni Blackmon 'Protesting the Death of Spirit' ( Beats by tarik of Arab Summit) 02-Jahi 'Riots In Oakland' (Oakland) 03-Consolidated 'Friendly Facism' (San Francisco) 04-Sway & King Tech 'Devastating'(oakland) 05-Western Union 'Bird in the Bush' (Los Angeles) 06-Immortal Technique '3rd World' (New York) 07-DJ Muggs & Sick Jaken 'Ciclon' (Los Angeles) 08-Movemeant 'Breathe'(Los Angeles) 09-Breakstra 'Keep on Playing' (Los Angeles) 10-Free Sol 'Labyrinth'(Memphis) 11-Sim City 'Watch Me' (Washington DC) 12-Sim City 'The Jackpot'(Washington DC) 13-KRS-One & Friends 'Self Construction' 14-Hustle Boyz 'Mr President'(los Angeles) 15-Big Snoop Dogg 'Brothers and Sisters (March to the Revolution)'(Los Angels) 16-Apathy 'The Buck Stops' (Connecticut) 17-Medusa 'Mine to Give'(Los Angeles) 18-Jean Grae 'Whatever'(New York) 19-MC Lyte 'paper Thin (nomadic Remix)(New York) 20-Vanessa German w/ Kellee Maize 'Please Remember'(Pittsburgh) 21-Kellee Maize 'Hawk'(Pittsburgh) 22-KRS-One 'Criminal Minded 2008'(new York) 23-Arab Summit 'Gaza Gaza'(Oakland) 24-NY Oil 'You're A Queen'(New York) 25-Labtekwon 'Perspective Balti-Moorish Science'(Baltimore) Bonus Cut 'Jasiri X 'Defining Moment' (Pittsburgh) We're coming back at you with a crate full of songs guaranteed to make your head bob, your toes tap and your fingers snap. We went digging deep and dusted off a few favorites including 'Friendly Facism' by the Bay Area's Consolidated. These guys came out in the early 90s and always hit hard. They were a mixture of what we called back than industrial and hip hop with some serious hard hitting politics. People used to refer to them as a White version of Public Enemy, although in reality they were their own team. Long before artists started adding videos and all sorts of media to their shows, Consolidated was in the forefront. To this day one of the best shows I ['ve ever been to is a Consolidated set at the now defunct I-Beam in San Francisco. Friendly Facism is just the tip of the iceberg of what these cats had to offer. We also went digging deep and pulled out a vintage cut from Sway & King Tech. Most people know the pair for their weekly Hip Hop show called 'The Wake Up Show'. Nowadays alot of folks know Sway from being a host on MTV.. back in the days Sway & Tech made records that were always on the chart and slightly ahead of their time. Devastating represents that.. KRS-One is about to make some noise with the upcoming 'Self Construction' project. Last Summer he went back in the lab and re-birthed the Self Destruction Movement. He gathered a who's who in Hip Hop including former rival Nelly, Method Man, Trech from Naughty By Nature, Game and an allstar list of others. This joint hits hard and lays to rest the nagging notion that Hip Hop is silent in the face of inner city crime..Check the resume folks and check out the song. We drop another anti-violence song from the Hustle Boyz who were featured on a Snoop Dogg compilation. he was given these things out last time I seen him on tour. 'Mr President' is a nice song and very relevant even even though they make reference to now former President George Bush. We drop a cut from another Snoop affiliated group called Western Union. 'Bird in the Bush' starts off sounding like a your typical dope slinging song and then the group vers off and starts dropping serious gems about the world bank and who controls the federal reserve. They did the song last summer but into's hard economic climate the song is right on time and of course on point. Since we been highlighting groups affiliated with Snoop, we decided to drop one of my all-time favorite songs from him called 'Brothers and Sisters' where he talks about ending the war in Iraq and revolution. Way too many deejays slept on this track. I always got good response when I rocked it. I'd like to see more songs like this from mainstream artists... Big shout out to Jahi who was watching the second rebellion that took place in the aftermath of the unarmed Oscar Grant murder by BART police. Jahi had already done a dope spoken word piece, but this time he decided to pen some new lyrics, kicked a funky beat and include the 5 main demands that Bay Area organizers have been pushing for to bring about Justice for Oscar Grant. Jahi said in 2009 all his songs and conversation are going to be solution oriented. We had to close things out with the new joint from Jasiri X called 'Defining Moment'. he was inspired by what he experienced at the Inauguration. This song ends his series of weekly Hip Hop newscasts as he getting ready to unfold bigger and better things stay tuned.. Peace out for now Enjoy Click HERE to Listen to this Week's 25 Joints http://odeo.com/episodes/23991136 Comment Write a comment... 25 Joints to Get U Through The Day # 8 Peddling Life in a World of Death Click HERE to Listen to this Week's 25 Joints http://odeo.com/episodes/23991136 01-Davey D w/ Toni Blackmon 'Protesting the Death of Spirit' ( Beats by tarik of Arab Summit) 02-Jahi 'Riots In Oakland' (Oakland) 03-Consolidated 'Friendly Facism' (San Francisco) 04-Sway & King Tech 'Devastating'(oakland) 05-Western Union 'Bird in the Bush' (Los Angeles) 06-Immortal Technique '3rd World' (New York) 07-DJ Muggs & Sick Jaken 'Ciclon' (Los Angeles) 08-Movemeant 'Breathe'(Los Angeles) 09-Breakstra 'Keep on Playing' (Los Angeles) 10-Free Sol 'Labyrinth'(Memphis) 11-Sim City 'Watch Me' (Washington DC) 12-Sim City 'The Jackpot'(Washington DC) 13-KRS-One & Friends 'Self Construction' 14-Hustle Boyz 'Mr President'(los Angeles) 15-Big Snoop Dogg 'Brothers and Sisters (March to the Revolution)'(Los Angels) 16-Apathy 'The Buck Stops' (Connecticut) 17-Medusa 'Mine to Give'(Los Angeles) 18-Jean Grae 'Whatever'(New York) 19-MC Lyte 'paper Thin (nomadic Remix)(New York) 20-Vanessa German w/ Kellee Maize 'Please Remember'(Pittsburgh) 21-Kellee Maize 'Hawk'(Pittsburgh) 22-KRS-One 'Criminal Minded 2008'(new York) 23-Arab Summit 'Gaza Gaza'(Oakland) 24-NY Oil 'You're A Queen'(New York) 25-Labtekwon 'Perspective Balti-Moorish Science'(Baltimore) Bonus Cut 'Jasiri X 'Defining Moment' (Pittsburgh) We're coming back at you with a crate full of songs guaranteed to make your head bob, your toes tap and your fingers snap. We went digging deep and dusted off a few favorites including 'Friendly Facism' by the Bay Area's Consolidated. These guys came out in the early 90s and always hit hard. They were a mixture of what we called back than industrial and hip hop with some serious hard hitting politics. People used to refer to them as a White version of Public Enemy, although in reality they were their own team. Long before artists started adding videos and all sorts of media to their shows, Consolidated was in the forefront. To this day one of the best shows I ['ve ever been to is a Consolidated set at the now defunct I-Beam in San Francisco. Friendly Facism is just the tip of the iceberg of what these cats had to offer. We also went digging deep and pulled out a vintage cut from Sway & King Tech. Most people know the pair for their weekly Hip Hop show called 'The Wake Up Show'. Nowadays alot of folks know Sway from being a host on MTV.. back in the days Sway & Tech made records that were always on the chart and slightly ahead of their time. Devastating represents that.. KRS-One is about to make some noise with the upcoming 'Self Construction' project. Last Summer he went back in the lab and re-birthed the Self Destruction Movement. He gathered a who's who in Hip Hop including former rival Nelly, Method Man, Trech from Naughty By Nature, Game and an allstar list of others. This joint hits hard and lays to rest the nagging notion that Hip Hop is silent in the face of inner city crime..Check the resume folks and check out the song. We drop another anti-violence song from the Hustle Boyz who were featured on a Snoop Dogg compilation. he was given these things out last time I seen him on tour. 'Mr President' is a nice song and very relevant even even though they make reference to now former President George Bush. We drop a cut from another Snoop affiliated group called Western Union. 'Bird in the Bush' starts off sounding like a your typical dope slinging song and then the group vers off and starts dropping serious gems about the world bank and who controls the federal reserve. They did the song last summer but into's hard economic climate the song is right on time and of course on point. Since we been highlighting groups affiliated with Snoop, we decided to drop one of my all-time favorite songs from him called 'Brothers and Sisters' where he talks about ending the war in Iraq and revolution. Way too many deejays slept on this track. I always got good response when I rocked it. I'd like to see more songs like this from mainstream artists... Big shout out to Jahi who was watching the second rebellion that took place in the aftermath of the unarmed Oscar Grant murder by BART police. Jahi had already done a dope spoken word piece, but this time he decided to pen some new lyrics, kicked a funky beat and include the 5 main demands that Bay Area organizers have been pushing for to bring about Justice for Oscar Grant. Jahi said in 2009 all his songs and conversation are going to be solution oriented. We had to close things out with the new joint from Jasiri X called 'Defining Moment'. he was inspired by what he experienced at the Inauguration. This song ends his series of weekly Hip Hop newscasts as he getting ready to unfold bigger and better things stay tuned.. Peace out for now Enjoy Click HERE to Listen to this Week's 25 Joints http://odeo.com/episodes/23991136 Comment Write a comment... tag:odeo.com,2009-01-30,23991136 Fri, 30 Jan 2009 10:14:55 -0800 no Breakdown FM w/ Davey D oscar, 25, breakdown, davey, #, d,, 8,, Joints, Grant,, Jahi,, FM, Hip Hop davey d breakdown fm hip hop and politics rap music Politics, , rap, hip Hop culture 25 Joints to Get U Through the Day Davey D's Hip Hop Corner http://odeo.com/episodes/23876719-25-Joints-to-Get-U-Through-the-Day-6-From-Gaza-to-Oakland This week the Bay Area has been on fire..I mean that figuratively and literally. First we were hit with the bombing of Gaza which to date has left close to 900 civilians dead and countless wounded. Our president Elect has remained silent while the Zionist forces that run Israel which has the 4th largest army in the world has been crying that she needs to defend herself. Israel has supposedly been defending herself from Hamas, a democratically elected party in Gaza which has been firing from crude rockets that to date have killed one person. Its seems a bit suspect that an army as well equipped and as sophisticated as Israel's could not disarm Hamas which they easily outgun. Its kinda like bringing a gun to a knife fight and then not only shooting the knife wielder but all the innocent bystanders nearby. In any case the past couple of weeks have brought thousands onto the streets of San Francisco where folks have expressed absolute outrage. We captured some of those moments a... This week the Bay Area has been on fire..I mean that figuratively and literally. First we were hit with the bombing of Gaza which to date has left close to 900 civilians dead and countless wounded. Our president Elect has remained silent while the Zionist forces that run Israel which has the 4th largest army in the world has been crying that she needs to defend herself. Israel has supposedly been defending herself from Hamas, a democratically elected party in Gaza which has been firing from crude rockets that to date have killed one person. Its seems a bit suspect that an army as well equipped and as sophisticated as Israel's could not disarm Hamas which they easily outgun. Its kinda like bringing a gun to a knife fight and then not only shooting the knife wielder but all the innocent bystanders nearby. In any case the past couple of weeks have brought thousands onto the streets of San Francisco where folks have expressed absolute outrage. We captured some of those moments and provided some dope music that speaks to the issues in Gaza on this week's 25 Joints.. While many in the Bay were organizing around the situation in Gaza, we then got rocked by a terrorist attack of our own. A coward ass BART (ba Area Rapid Transit) police officer named ohannes Mehserle in thwe wee hours of the morning on new Years Day, killed an unarmed man Black man named Oscar Grant who looked to handcuffed and cooperative while he was lying face down on the ground pleading for his life. He told the officer to not shoot because he had a 4 year old daughter. The officer did anyway while another officer held Grant down preventing him from moving. This brutal act took place in front of hundreds of people and was filmed by many. The terrorist police on the scene saw fit to roll up on people and confiscate people's cell phones under the guise of holding evidence. Fortunately a few people on the BART train recorded the killing and kept their phones. Those recordings were shown on both local and national news and It caused a huge uproar especially in the Black community. While people looked on in hour and wondered what they hell had gone wrong, Oakland's Mayor Ron dellums, the Alameda County District Attorney Tom Orloff, The BART Board of directors and numerous other elected officials remained silent. There was no press conference. No memo, No reassurances that justice would be done-Not a word. This resulted in several protests including a huge one at the Fruitvale BART station where Grant was killed. From that march about 200 people broke off and headed to downtown Oakland and the rest is history. A cop car got burned, store windows got smashed and young men boldly stepped to the police and challenged them to be accountable. We filmed and recorded a lot of the people who were on the scene at both the rally and the rebellion. We put together a soundtrack that captures the energy. Because the Palestinians are dealing with an occupying force that reigns terror day in and day out on their people, we felt it was important to connect the dots and show how the police come across as an occupying force in the hood. Hence this week's 25 Joints is called From Gaza to Oakland. 01-Arab Summit 'Arab Conspiracy' 02-Clotaire K 'Maqam' 03-Patriach 'P-Stine Ryders' 04-Invincible 'No Compromise' 05-Euphrates 'Water melon Chunks' 06-Arab Summit 'Tommorrow's Justice (cynthia Mckinney remix) 07-Misat Fab w/ jennifer Johns 'My Life is Final' 08-Jasiri X 'Tribute to Oscar Grant' 09-Kaos Mystro 'Call for Revolutionaries' 10-Brother Mandingo 'I'm a Son of a Panther' 11-Lunda 'Free Fre Palestine-israel Says It Has a Right' 12-Paris 'Don't Stop the Movement' 13-Ras ceylon 'Raise Fist' 14-Paris, Dead prez & Public Enemy 'Freedom' 15-Clotaire K 'lubnan' 16-Uno the Prophet 'Zionist Money' 17-Truth Universal 'Serve and Protect' 18-Zion I & Grouch 'trigger' 19-Hasan Salaam 'Hezbollah' 20-Kita 3 Young 'Chakbsieh' 21-Dam 'Frestyle Joint' 22-Ise Lyfe 'Reasons' 23-Digital Underground, Sway & King Tech & paris 'Time 4 Peace' 24-Philistine 'Arabifunk' 25- Rebel Diaz 'Handcuffed' The streets of the Bay has seen people show up by the thousands to protest the actions of a country that once proudly backed the Apartheid Regime that ruled South Africa.. This week the Bay Area has been on fire..I mean that figuratively and literally. First we were hit with the bombing of Gaza which to date has left close to 900 civilians dead and countless wounded. Our president Elect has remained silent while the Zionist forces that run Israel which has the 4th largest army in the world has been crying that she needs to defend herself. Israel has supposedly been defending herself from Hamas, a democratically elected party in Gaza which has been firing from crude rockets that to date have killed one person. Its seems a bit suspect that an army as well equipped and as sophisticated as Israel's could not disarm Hamas which they easily outgun. Its kinda like bringing a gun to a knife fight and then not only shooting the knife wielder but all the innocent bystanders nearby. In any case the past couple of weeks have brought thousands onto the streets of San Francisco where folks have expressed absolute outrage. We captured some of those moments and provided some dope music that speaks to the issues in Gaza on this week's 25 Joints.. While many in the Bay were organizing around the situation in Gaza, we then got rocked by a terrorist attack of our own. A coward ass BART (ba Area Rapid Transit) police officer named ohannes Mehserle in thwe wee hours of the morning on new Years Day, killed an unarmed man Black man named Oscar Grant who looked to handcuffed and cooperative while he was lying face down on the ground pleading for his life. He told the officer to not shoot because he had a 4 year old daughter. The officer did anyway while another officer held Grant down preventing him from moving. This brutal act took place in front of hundreds of people and was filmed by many. The terrorist police on the scene saw fit to roll up on people and confiscate people's cell phones under the guise of holding evidence. Fortunately a few people on the BART train recorded the killing and kept their phones. Those recordings were shown on both local and national news and It caused a huge uproar especially in the Black community. While people looked on in hour and wondered what they hell had gone wrong, Oakland's Mayor Ron dellums, the Alameda County District Attorney Tom Orloff, The BART Board of directors and numerous other elected officials remained silent. There was no press conference. No memo, No reassurances that justice would be done-Not a word. This resulted in several protests including a huge one at the Fruitvale BART station where Grant was killed. From that march about 200 people broke off and headed to downtown Oakland and the rest is history. A cop car got burned, store windows got smashed and young men boldly stepped to the police and challenged them to be accountable. We filmed and recorded a lot of the people who were on the scene at both the rally and the rebellion. We put together a soundtrack that captures the energy. Because the Palestinians are dealing with an occupying force that reigns terror day in and day out on their people, we felt it was important to connect the dots and show how the police come across as an occupying force in the hood. Hence this week's 25 Joints is called From Gaza to Oakland. 01-Arab Summit 'Arab Conspiracy' 02-Clotaire K 'Maqam' 03-Patriach 'P-Stine Ryders' 04-Invincible 'No Compromise' 05-Euphrates 'Water melon Chunks' 06-Arab Summit 'Tommorrow's Justice (cynthia Mckinney remix) 07-Misat Fab w/ jennifer Johns 'My Life is Final' 08-Jasiri X 'Tribute to Oscar Grant' 09-Kaos Mystro 'Call for Revolutionaries' 10-Brother Mandingo 'I'm a Son of a Panther' 11-Lunda 'Free Fre Palestine-israel Says It Has a Right' 12-Paris 'Don't Stop the Movement' 13-Ras ceylon 'Raise Fist' 14-Paris, Dead prez & Public Enemy 'Freedom' 15-Clotaire K 'lubnan' 16-Uno the Prophet 'Zionist Money' 17-Truth Universal 'Serve and Protect' 18-Zion I & Grouch 'trigger' 19-Hasan Salaam 'Hezbollah' 20-Kita 3 Young 'Chakbsieh' 21-Dam 'Frestyle Joint' 22-Ise Lyfe 'Reasons' 23-Digital Underground, Sway & King Tech & paris 'Time 4 Peace' 24-Philistine 'Arabifunk' 25- Rebel Diaz 'Handcuffed' The streets of the Bay has seen people show up by the thousands to protest the actions of a country that once proudly backed the Apartheid Regime that ruled South Africa.. tag:odeo.com,2009-01-14,23876719 Wed, 14 Jan 2009 13:09:58 -0800 no Breakdown FM w/ Davey D palestine, breakdown fm, oakland, gaza, 25 Joints, oscar grant, oakland riots, rebellionDavey, D" Hip Hop davey d breakdown fm hip hop and politics rap music Politics, , rap, hip Hop culture 25 Joints to Get U Through the Day Davey D's Hip Hop Corner http://odeo.com/episodes/23838664-Police-Terror-in-oakland-Interview-w-John-Burris By now everyone has seen the horrific video or videos of a Oakland BART Police Officer shooting an unarmed, Black man while he lay facedown on the ground and was fully co-operating. The man who was killed execution style was the father of a 4 year old girl and was considered a peacemaker. In fact moments before he was shot he was pleading with his friends who were all cuffed up to calm down and be cooperative with police. Grant was seen begging the police officers who had pulled tasers out and pointed them at the heads of his friends, not to shoot. For reasons unknown to us, the police officer pushed Grant to the ground. One officer kneeled on his neck while the other officer pulled out a gun and shot him point blank. The police then ran around and terrorfied witnesses by taking away their cell phones and video cameras for 'evidence'. What went down this New Years morning is very disturbing sight and it has the entire city of Oakland on edge. Adding insult to industry is the... By now everyone has seen the horrific video or videos of a Oakland BART Police Officer shooting an unarmed, Black man while he lay facedown on the ground and was fully co-operating. The man who was killed execution style was the father of a 4 year old girl and was considered a peacemaker. In fact moments before he was shot he was pleading with his friends who were all cuffed up to calm down and be cooperative with police. Grant was seen begging the police officers who had pulled tasers out and pointed them at the heads of his friends, not to shoot. For reasons unknown to us, the police officer pushed Grant to the ground. One officer kneeled on his neck while the other officer pulled out a gun and shot him point blank. The police then ran around and terrorfied witnesses by taking away their cell phones and video cameras for 'evidence'. What went down this New Years morning is very disturbing sight and it has the entire city of Oakland on edge. Adding insult to industry is the refusal of BART police to acknowledge any wrong doing. The police chief Gary Gee says the tapes are inclusive and he has thus far refused to release the name of the police officer who is on paid leave.. We sat down and spoke with famed attorney John Burris. He's the man to talk to when it comes to police terrorism. He and the Grant family has filed a 25 million dollar lawsuit, but they also want the cop in question to be criminally charged. Burris who has represented everyone from the late 2Pac Shakur to Dwayne Wiggins of Tony Toni Tone to Rodney King says this is the worse case of police terrorism he has ever witnessed. Burris who has also written a book called Black vs Blue which deals with Police brutality and minority communities gives us the full 4-1- 1 on a number of key topics. We talk about the far reaching powers of the police unions and how they have stealthly gotten lots of laws passed that give them all sorts of rights that will make your head spin. For example, the officer who is accussed of killing Oscar Grant has not been interviewed yet and won't for a while. This means all the officers on the scene can sit back listen to all the evidence against them and then come up with a well thought out counter story.. The officers have a huge right to privacy, so if we wanna have public hearings where we put a troublesome cop on blast, it has to be done in private. Thats just the tip of the iceberg Burris runs the entire scenwrio down for us. In this interview we talk about new laws citizens should pass. I would like to see cops have a three strikes law directed at them. I would also like to see special courts set up that deal with law enforcement and other public officials.. We talk about the feasibility of this.. I also speak with Burris about what sort of improvements have been made since he first came on the scene over 25 years ago.. Why are we still dealing with this sort of abuse after all the lawsuits? We start off the interview with an interview from local oakland rap artist DLabrie. We start off talking about the history of police terrorism in oakland including the killing of Black Panther Bobby Hutton, the brutality suffered by 2Pac Shakur and the horrific shooting of Gary King. The King case sounds remarkably similar to what happened to Oscar Grant .. Witnesses who we interviewed the day after King was killed described the police actionsas an execution. The officer in question had shot 2 other people including an unarmed man in a wheel chair.. Anyway enough said listen to the interview and spread the word. help create awareness.. By now everyone has seen the horrific video or videos of a Oakland BART Police Officer shooting an unarmed, Black man while he lay facedown on the ground and was fully co-operating. The man who was killed execution style was the father of a 4 year old girl and was considered a peacemaker. In fact moments before he was shot he was pleading with his friends who were all cuffed up to calm down and be cooperative with police. Grant was seen begging the police officers who had pulled tasers out and pointed them at the heads of his friends, not to shoot. For reasons unknown to us, the police officer pushed Grant to the ground. One officer kneeled on his neck while the other officer pulled out a gun and shot him point blank. The police then ran around and terrorfied witnesses by taking away their cell phones and video cameras for 'evidence'. What went down this New Years morning is very disturbing sight and it has the entire city of Oakland on edge. Adding insult to industry is the refusal of BART police to acknowledge any wrong doing. The police chief Gary Gee says the tapes are inclusive and he has thus far refused to release the name of the police officer who is on paid leave.. We sat down and spoke with famed attorney John Burris. He's the man to talk to when it comes to police terrorism. He and the Grant family has filed a 25 million dollar lawsuit, but they also want the cop in question to be criminally charged. Burris who has represented everyone from the late 2Pac Shakur to Dwayne Wiggins of Tony Toni Tone to Rodney King says this is the worse case of police terrorism he has ever witnessed. Burris who has also written a book called Black vs Blue which deals with Police brutality and minority communities gives us the full 4-1- 1 on a number of key topics. We talk about the far reaching powers of the police unions and how they have stealthly gotten lots of laws passed that give them all sorts of rights that will make your head spin. For example, the officer who is accussed of killing Oscar Grant has not been interviewed yet and won't for a while. This means all the officers on the scene can sit back listen to all the evidence against them and then come up with a well thought out counter story.. The officers have a huge right to privacy, so if we wanna have public hearings where we put a troublesome cop on blast, it has to be done in private. Thats just the tip of the iceberg Burris runs the entire scenwrio down for us. In this interview we talk about new laws citizens should pass. I would like to see cops have a three strikes law directed at them. I would also like to see special courts set up that deal with law enforcement and other public officials.. We talk about the feasibility of this.. I also speak with Burris about what sort of improvements have been made since he first came on the scene over 25 years ago.. Why are we still dealing with this sort of abuse after all the lawsuits? We start off the interview with an interview from local oakland rap artist DLabrie. We start off talking about the history of police terrorism in oakland including the killing of Black Panther Bobby Hutton, the brutality suffered by 2Pac Shakur and the horrific shooting of Gary King. The King case sounds remarkably similar to what happened to Oscar Grant .. Witnesses who we interviewed the day after King was killed described the police actionsas an execution. The officer in question had shot 2 other people including an unarmed man in a wheel chair.. Anyway enough said listen to the interview and spread the word. help create awareness.. tag:odeo.com,2009-01-06,23838664 Tue, 06 Jan 2009 00:42:15 -0800 no Breakdown FM w/ Davey D police brutality, ,, police shooting, oscar grant, John Burris, Dlabrie, Hip Hop davey d breakdown fm hip hop and politics rap music Politics, , rap, hip Hop culture 25 Joints to Get U Through the Day Davey D's Hip Hop Corner http://odeo.com/episodes/23800201-25-Joints-to-Get-U-Through-the-Day-6-We-re-Fired-Up 25 joints to get U Through the Day #6 We're Fired Up... As we step into the holiday season we wanted to remind you just how much Hip Hop speaks truth to power. It never takes a break even during the holidays... That's why we kicked off this week's episode with some inspiring words from Civil Rights leader Joseph Lowry. He sets the tone with his remarks which are followed by Elandra Williams a youth activist from the Highlander Center in Tennessee. Over a slamming Heiro beat she tells us how the movement has been co-opted by the Foundation Industrial complex. She's says too many leaders have become professional activists. Elandra's searing words are followed by those of embattled preacher Jeremiah Wright who hits us over the dome about Muslim and Christian contradictions and how there are some in each respective religion who erroneously use God to justify their own political and military agenda. Big shout out to Tajai of the Mighty hiero crew who I ran into this earlier th... 25 joints to get U Through the Day #6 We're Fired Up... As we step into the holiday season we wanted to remind you just how much Hip Hop speaks truth to power. It never takes a break even during the holidays... That's why we kicked off this week's episode with some inspiring words from Civil Rights leader Joseph Lowry. He sets the tone with his remarks which are followed by Elandra Williams a youth activist from the Highlander Center in Tennessee. Over a slamming Heiro beat she tells us how the movement has been co-opted by the Foundation Industrial complex. She's says too many leaders have become professional activists. Elandra's searing words are followed by those of embattled preacher Jeremiah Wright who hits us over the dome about Muslim and Christian contradictions and how there are some in each respective religion who erroneously use God to justify their own political and military agenda. Big shout out to Tajai of the Mighty hiero crew who I ran into this earlier this week. This week we push the envelop and remind people of the on going struggles endured by this country's original inhabitants. We got laced up with an album called 'Peace& Dignity Journeys; Sacred Songs for Sacred Earth'. Its a compliation that gathered Indigenous Hip Hop artists from across all borders who came together and donated songs for an album that brings attention and raises funds for the seven month spiritual run known as the Peace and Dignity Journey. It's a run that occurs every 4 years and has participants honoring the prophecy of the unification of the eagle and the condor. The album itself is slamming and is reminder that Hip Hop has touched all cultures and sadly the commercial side of it has rendered so many invisible. The two joints we rock on this episode' The Youth Conference' by Quese Imc out of los Angeles and 'Take Me Back' by Olmeca, Victor E & Tolketa should put folks on notice -Do Not Sleep. Hip Hop is flourishing everywhere. We found a few fun jams that will get people's heads nodding including 'Bay Bronx Bridge' by Motion man and Kool Keith. Producer Kutmasta Kurt rocked the James Brown inspired beats as these two bi-coastal emcees pay tribute to the classic joint 'The Bridge' by Marley Marl and MC Shan with their own version that brings two coasts together in Hip Hop unity. Also stepping to the plate is T-Kash who pays tribute to Nas and Lauryn Hill's classic 'If I Ruled the World'. Many people forget the Nas' version is a remake of the original by Hip Hop pioneer Kurtis Blow. In the T-kash version he talks about the struggles endured by folks who live in the Bay including police brutality, gentrification and other isms and what he would like to see changed. The song is dope.. LA's first Lady Medusa drops a new cut on us called 'Get Up' which reminds us just how a real emcee should sound why she is Queen of the west coast. Big shout out to DJ Ice of the Wilshire District records who spins for Medusa and laced me with this joint from her upcoming album Big shout to Beni B of ABB records who hit me up this morning with new music from 9th Wonder and fellow North Carolinian Ceasar Camnche who has a new album about to drop in February. This cut we rock called 'Hands High' lets us know this album looks to be banana's Down in the Big Eazy, New Orleans, we have Truth Universal who is steady plugging away. His song Black Culture' features Doodlebug from Digable Planets and Wise Intelligent from Poor Righteous Teachers. Together this trio hits us hard with a dose of much needed sobering consciousness. In the backdrop of Truth Universal's music is the now widely reported stories about white vigilantees who were and continue to run around NO shooting down Black folks. When artists like Truth and Sess 4-5 first told us about this people scoffed. When activists like former Black Panther Malik Rahiem of Common Ground did a documentary showing white racist with guns bragging about going on pheasant hunts everyone including Mayor Ray Nagin ignored it and tried to sweep it under the rug. When Green Party presidential candidate Cynthia McKinney talked about Black water and 5000 black deaths in NO, people said she wqas crazy. Now that the Nation magazine wrote a full length article verifying much of what was reported we now have everyone paying attention. It is under these dire circumstances that artists like Truth Universal operate. He pulls no punches as he embodies the spirit of resistance and resilliance that is sometimes forgotten within Hip Hop. A few other stand out joints to watch out for in this episode of 25 Joints include DJ B Girl Chillz out of Seattle. her new group the Knox Family which includes Jermz and Julie C is poised to make a lot of noise in '09. J Boogie teams up with Lyrics Born to drop a dope cut called 'Revolution'. its off one of my favorite albums of the year 'Soul Vibration'. Jasiri X comes super hard with a joint that talks about the an absentee father with a song called Souljah. Dude is definitely one of the tightest emcees a round..Please recognize. Finally we went digging in the crates and pulled out one of my favorite songs of all times called 'Thinking of a Masterplan'.. I love the one by YZ. That will always be classic. But this one is by MC Hammer and it will let you know there was more to Hammer time than met the eye... We wrap things up with new music from Michael Franti who did a song that pays tribute to Barack Obama. The video is dope and dude will be in DC performing at a few Inaugural Balls. We're out for now..Enjoy 25 joints to get U Through the Day #6 We're Fired Up... As we step into the holiday season we wanted to remind you just how much Hip Hop speaks truth to power. It never takes a break even during the holidays... That's why we kicked off this week's episode with some inspiring words from Civil Rights leader Joseph Lowry. He sets the tone with his remarks which are followed by Elandra Williams a youth activist from the Highlander Center in Tennessee. Over a slamming Heiro beat she tells us how the movement has been co-opted by the Foundation Industrial complex. She's says too many leaders have become professional activists. Elandra's searing words are followed by those of embattled preacher Jeremiah Wright who hits us over the dome about Muslim and Christian contradictions and how there are some in each respective religion who erroneously use God to justify their own political and military agenda. Big shout out to Tajai of the Mighty hiero crew who I ran into this earlier this week. This week we push the envelop and remind people of the on going struggles endured by this country's original inhabitants. We got laced up with an album called 'Peace& Dignity Journeys; Sacred Songs for Sacred Earth'. Its a compliation that gathered Indigenous Hip Hop artists from across all borders who came together and donated songs for an album that brings attention and raises funds for the seven month spiritual run known as the Peace and Dignity Journey. It's a run that occurs every 4 years and has participants honoring the prophecy of the unification of the eagle and the condor. The album itself is slamming and is reminder that Hip Hop has touched all cultures and sadly the commercial side of it has rendered so many invisible. The two joints we rock on this episode' The Youth Conference' by Quese Imc out of los Angeles and 'Take Me Back' by Olmeca, Victor E & Tolketa should put folks on notice -Do Not Sleep. Hip Hop is flourishing everywhere. We found a few fun jams that will get people's heads nodding including 'Bay Bronx Bridge' by Motion man and Kool Keith. Producer Kutmasta Kurt rocked the James Brown inspired beats as these two bi-coastal emcees pay tribute to the classic joint 'The Bridge' by Marley Marl and MC Shan with their own version that brings two coasts together in Hip Hop unity. Also stepping to the plate is T-Kash who pays tribute to Nas and Lauryn Hill's classic 'If I Ruled the World'. Many people forget the Nas' version is a remake of the original by Hip Hop pioneer Kurtis Blow. In the T-kash version he talks about the struggles endured by folks who live in the Bay including police brutality, gentrification and other isms and what he would like to see changed. The song is dope.. LA's first Lady Medusa drops a new cut on us called 'Get Up' which reminds us just how a real emcee should sound why she is Queen of the west coast. Big shout out to DJ Ice of the Wilshire District records who spins for Medusa and laced me with this joint from her upcoming album Big shout to Beni B of ABB records who hit me up this morning with new music from 9th Wonder and fellow North Carolinian Ceasar Camnche who has a new album about to drop in February. This cut we rock called 'Hands High' lets us know this album looks to be banana's Down in the Big Eazy, New Orleans, we have Truth Universal who is steady plugging away. His song Black Culture' features Doodlebug from Digable Planets and Wise Intelligent from Poor Righteous Teachers. Together this trio hits us hard with a dose of much needed sobering consciousness. In the backdrop of Truth Universal's music is the now widely reported stories about white vigilantees who were and continue to run around NO shooting down Black folks. When artists like Truth and Sess 4-5 first told us about this people scoffed. When activists like former Black Panther Malik Rahiem of Common Ground did a documentary showing white racist with guns bragging about going on pheasant hunts everyone including Mayor Ray Nagin ignored it and tried to sweep it under the rug. When Green Party presidential candidate Cynthia McKinney talked about Black water and 5000 black deaths in NO, people said she wqas crazy. Now that the Nation magazine wrote a full length article verifying much of what was reported we now have everyone paying attention. It is under these dire circumstances that artists like Truth Universal operate. He pulls no punches as he embodies the spirit of resistance and resilliance that is sometimes forgotten within Hip Hop. A few other stand out joints to watch out for in this episode of 25 Joints include DJ B Girl Chillz out of Seattle. her new group the Knox Family which includes Jermz and Julie C is poised to make a lot of noise in '09. J Boogie teams up with Lyrics Born to drop a dope cut called 'Revolution'. its off one of my favorite albums of the year 'Soul Vibration'. Jasiri X comes super hard with a joint that talks about the an absentee father with a song called Souljah. Dude is definitely one of the tightest emcees a round..Please recognize. Finally we went digging in the crates and pulled out one of my favorite songs of all times called 'Thinking of a Masterplan'.. I love the one by YZ. That will always be classic. But this one is by MC Hammer and it will let you know there was more to Hammer time than met the eye... We wrap things up with new music from Michael Franti who did a song that pays tribute to Barack Obama. The video is dope and dude will be in DC performing at a few Inaugural Balls. We're out for now..Enjoy tag:odeo.com,2008-12-23,23800201 Tue, 23 Dec 2008 10:51:55 -0800 no Breakdown FM w/ Davey D davey d, breakdown fm, ,, 25 Joints, Joseph Lowry Hip Hop davey d breakdown fm hip hop and politics rap music Politics, , rap, hip Hop culture 25 Joints to Get U Through the Day Davey D's Hip Hop Corner http://odeo.com/episodes/23767115-The-Great-Harlem-Debate-pt2 This is part 2 of the Great Harlem Debate-is the Obama Election Good for Black People? here you will hear remarks from Viola Plummer of the December 12th Movement who thinks Obama's victory is a good thing and Dr James Turner who says no. We also hear from Pam Afrika of the Free Mumia campaign and Hip Hop pioneer Afrika Bambaataa. This is part 2 of the Great Harlem Debate-is the Obama Election Good for Black People? here you will hear remarks from Viola Plummer of the December 12th Movement who thinks Obama's victory is a good thing and Dr James Turner who says no. We also hear from Pam Afrika of the Free Mumia campaign and Hip Hop pioneer Afrika Bambaataa. This is part 2 of the Great Harlem Debate-is the Obama Election Good for Black People? here you will hear remarks from Viola Plummer of the December 12th Movement who thinks Obama's victory is a good thing and Dr James Turner who says no. We also hear from Pam Afrika of the Free Mumia campaign and Hip Hop pioneer Afrika Bambaataa. tag:odeo.com,2008-12-17,23767115 Wed, 17 Dec 2008 07:33:48 -0800 no Breakdown FM w/ Davey D afrika bambaataa, ,, the Great Harlem Debate, Viola Plummer, Dr james Turner, pam afrika Hip Hop davey d breakdown fm hip hop and politics rap music Politics, , rap, hip Hop culture 25 Joints to Get U Through the Day Davey D's Hip Hop Corner http://odeo.com/episodes/23767113-The-Great-Harlem-Debate-pt1 The Great Harlem Debate Was the Obama Election Good for Black People? by Davey D This past Sunday over 1200 people showed up at a Harlem Church to listen and weigh in on a discussion that has been raging on in our communities but oftentimes swept under the rug. The historic election of Barack Obama has been a source of pride for many. Record numbers of Black people came out and voted for him. His largest percentage , a whooping 94% of Black folks punched his name in the ballot booth. However, many did so wondering if an Obama election will lead to pressing issues within the African American community would be addressed, or if his election would symbolize to those outside the community that racism was a thing of the past? One of the nagging concerns that surfaced during Obama's historic run was him distancing himself from anything Black. He stayed away from key events ranging from Tavis Smiley's annual State of the Union where rival Hillary Clinton showed up to the 40t... The Great Harlem Debate Was the Obama Election Good for Black People? by Davey D This past Sunday over 1200 people showed up at a Harlem Church to listen and weigh in on a discussion that has been raging on in our communities but oftentimes swept under the rug. The historic election of Barack Obama has been a source of pride for many. Record numbers of Black people came out and voted for him. His largest percentage , a whooping 94% of Black folks punched his name in the ballot booth. However, many did so wondering if an Obama election will lead to pressing issues within the African American community would be addressed, or if his election would symbolize to those outside the community that racism was a thing of the past? One of the nagging concerns that surfaced during Obama's historic run was him distancing himself from anything Black. He stayed away from key events ranging from Tavis Smiley's annual State of the Union where rival Hillary Clinton showed up to the 40th commemoration ceremonies in Memphis, Tn for the death of Dr martin Luther King. His republican rival John McCain showed up for that event. There were always grumblings that Obama was distancing himself from the Black community to appease skittish white voters who lived in the middle of the country who oftentimes made no bones about their reluctance to vote for a Black man. many of us held our tongues and rationalized that Obama 'had to play the game' and 'do what was needed to get elected. Rap star David Banner explained it best when he suggested that we give Obama a chance and stop asking all these brilliant questions that we never asked white candidates who we often seem to give unconditional support. Let Obama get in the white house first and then push for him to address our issues. Banner's remarks were supported by scholars like Dr Michael Eric Dyson who often talked about Obama giving Black folks a proverbial wink as he campaigned. Dyson told us that Obama understood our concerns but had to roll a certain way to get elected. He was catching unprecedented hell including several thwarted assassination attempts by racist whites. With all that pressure the least we as Black folks could do was keep our mouths shut and help clear the way for an Obama victory which at the end of the day would be ours. Lastly the argument was put forth by many that we better go for Obama if for any reason to avoid a 3rd Bush-like term in the form of a reactionary figure like John McCain who at one point staunchly refused to vote for a Dr Martin Luther King Holiday. After a disastrous 8 years of Bush that harshly impacted the Black community to not vote for Obama was seen as treasonous. While a substantial amount of Black folks heeded the suggestions of Banner, Dyson and other supporters there were others like Glen Ford of the Black Agenda Report who boldly made the case that Obama should not get a pass and his actions and words wether he was running for office or in office should be called into question if they weren't in alignment with issues that the community was talking about. The Black Agenda Report spent much of the campaign season questioning Obama's affiliations and key players who worked for him behind the scenes. They questioned his policy decisions and expressed concern early on that Obama was running too far to the right. Ford and his partner Bruce Dixon often noted that if we don't hold Obama or anyone's feet to the fire they will take us for granted and never come to our arena because we put no demands on him. In recent weeks Ford and Dixon have raised concerns about Obama's cabinet appointments, noting that many of them have had shady and antagnostic records when it comes to dealing with Black issues. So with all this in mind, the stage was set for the Great Harlem Debate. Some thought that such a discussion was premature because Obama hasn't been sworn in yet, while others felt it was reactionary not realizing that many of the participants have debated each other throughout the campaign. Now was just as good as anytime to have this discussion. Obama is the President of the United States and not the President of Black America. hence it would be up to the community to define and articulate their concerns just as they would to any other person sitting in the Oval Office. To not do so would be fool hardy. This past Sunday attendees heard compelling remarks from great scholars and community leaders. each speaker was given 8 minutes to make their case. heres how it unfolded. Dr Leonard Jeffries kicked things off by talking about what an Obama victory symbolized. He said that he did not expect Obama to fundamentally change things or to take up causes like Reparations. He noted that it was up to him and our community to raise those issues. He said it was up to the community to put forth a Pan African Agenda not Obama. he talked about how having a Black family in the White House spoke volumes to many who felt left out as well as people all over the world. Jeffries talked about the excitement that people in other countries like Germany had with Obama being in the White House. Marimba Ani followed Jeffries and reminded folks the reason why so many had gathered that Sunday afternoon. It wasn't just to talk about Obama but also to bring attention and raise money about political prisoners. The Great Harlem debate in particular was to raise money for Mutulu Shakur-many of you know him as Tupac's stepfather. She wanted to make sure we did not lose sight of that because the plight of PP was not one that Obama has raised or was likely to unless pressured. She also noted that many of us were not on the same page in terms of what their expectations and goals were. She said that as Pan Africanist and Nationalist those goals had not been clearly laid out and until they were it would be difficult to determine whether or not an Obama election was good for Black people. She spoke at length about a racial identity and how Obama's victory has brought about a post racial climate. She talked in detail about the type of negative impact that is and will have on Black people who are increasingly being told that racism no longer exists. She concluded her remarks to by reading an excerpt from a letter that Obama had penned in response to Kenyan officials who reached out asking for help. The letter talked about that help would be forthcoming if Kenya's foreign policy was in line with that of the US. The letter noted that the US would need to set up a base in that country in order to fulfill its security interest. Ani reminded us such a base is part of what is known as Africom where the US sets up Army bases throughout Africa. You could tell by the crowds reaction that people were shocked to hear that. Malik Zulu Shabazz who heads up the New Black panther Party spoke about the type of uplifting impact Obama rise to the presidency has had with the gang members he has been working with. he talked about the Crips in LA and the Bloods in Brooklyn expressing pride in seeing Obama run and win. He talked about how many felt inspired to do better for themselves. He also questioned why we would want to rain on the parade of those elders and other community members who saw this as a great accomplishment. He asked those opposed to Obama if we had rathered had John McCain in the white house? New York City Councilman Charles Barron followed Shabbazz and talked about the type of momentum an Obama win had given to those determined to make a difference on a local level. He said he and others in his East New York neighborhood took advantage of the excitement Obama brought to electoral politics and got key people into office including his wife who is now in the state assembly. He talked about the importance of us having community control from top to bottom and that Obama's run set the tone for us to make this happen all over. Glen Ford followed Barron. The pair have debated Obama on a couple of occasions in the past. He wasted no time in laying out a compelling case against the President elect by talking about how our blind support of Obama has allowed him to run to the right and stay there. Ford underscored his remarks by talking in detail the concerns raised behind Obama's cabinet picks. He talked about Robert Gates who he described as a war monger and a war criminal who was linked to Iran Contra scandal and the mining of harbors in Nicarugua. Ford laid out arguments against cabinet pick Susan Rice who he said was aligned with George Bush in her support of the war we have with Somalia. He talked about Obama's chief of staff Ram Emmanuel and how his staunch zionist connections should be cause for concern. Ford also talked about Obama's economic team and how many of were on board the ship that has gotten us in the economic mess we are in now. Ford concluded by reminding us that Obama's victory means he has power. He is in a position to set the agenda and make sound decisions that will keep the interests of those who are often taken for granted and adversally effected by policy decisions. Those are just a few of the many highlights. We broke this Breakdown FM into two parts. In part two we hear engaging remarks from people like Viola Plummer of the December 12th Movement, Dr james Turner, Dr Don Smith, Pam Afrika and Afrika Bambaataa. On this Breakdown FM show you will hear incredible music talking about the presidential election from artists like Brother Ali, Rebel Diaz, Dead Prez, Common, Zion I, Kev Choice and Afrika Bambaataa. Big shout out to my radio colleagues, former Green Party presidential candidate Jared Ball of Freemix Radio for and Andreas Jackson of Media Electic for being at the event and documenting the proceedings. Their recordings and interviews which you are hearing on Breakdown FM are invaluable. The Great Harlem Debate Was the Obama Election Good for Black People? by Davey D This past Sunday over 1200 people showed up at a Harlem Church to listen and weigh in on a discussion that has been raging on in our communities but oftentimes swept under the rug. The historic election of Barack Obama has been a source of pride for many. Record numbers of Black people came out and voted for him. His largest percentage , a whooping 94% of Black folks punched his name in the ballot booth. However, many did so wondering if an Obama election will lead to pressing issues within the African American community would be addressed, or if his election would symbolize to those outside the community that racism was a thing of the past? One of the nagging concerns that surfaced during Obama's historic run was him distancing himself from anything Black. He stayed away from key events ranging from Tavis Smiley's annual State of the Union where rival Hillary Clinton showed up to the 40th commemoration ceremonies in Memphis, Tn for the death of Dr martin Luther King. His republican rival John McCain showed up for that event. There were always grumblings that Obama was distancing himself from the Black community to appease skittish white voters who lived in the middle of the country who oftentimes made no bones about their reluctance to vote for a Black man. many of us held our tongues and rationalized that Obama 'had to play the game' and 'do what was needed to get elected. Rap star David Banner explained it best when he suggested that we give Obama a chance and stop asking all these brilliant questions that we never asked white candidates who we often seem to give unconditional support. Let Obama get in the white house first and then push for him to address our issues. Banner's remarks were supported by scholars like Dr Michael Eric Dyson who often talked about Obama giving Black folks a proverbial wink as he campaigned. Dyson told us that Obama understood our concerns but had to roll a certain way to get elected. He was catching unprecedented hell including several thwarted assassination attempts by racist whites. With all that pressure the least we as Black folks could do was keep our mouths shut and help clear the way for an Obama victory which at the end of the day would be ours. Lastly the argument was put forth by many that we better go for Obama if for any reason to avoid a 3rd Bush-like term in the form of a reactionary figure like John McCain who at one point staunchly refused to vote for a Dr Martin Luther King Holiday. After a disastrous 8 years of Bush that harshly impacted the Black community to not vote for Obama was seen as treasonous. While a substantial amount of Black folks heeded the suggestions of Banner, Dyson and other supporters there were others like Glen Ford of the Black Agenda Report who boldly made the case that Obama should not get a pass and his actions and words wether he was running for office or in office should be called into question if they weren't in alignment with issues that the community was talking about. The Black Agenda Report spent much of the campaign season questioning Obama's affiliations and key players who worked for him behind the scenes. They questioned his policy decisions and expressed concern early on that Obama was running too far to the right. Ford and his partner Bruce Dixon often noted that if we don't hold Obama or anyone's feet to the fire they will take us for granted and never come to our arena because we put no demands on him. In recent weeks Ford and Dixon have raised concerns about Obama's cabinet appointments, noting that many of them have had shady and antagnostic records when it comes to dealing with Black issues. So with all this in mind, the stage was set for the Great Harlem Debate. Some thought that such a discussion was premature because Obama hasn't been sworn in yet, while others felt it was reactionary not realizing that many of the participants have debated each other throughout the campaign. Now was just as good as anytime to have this discussion. Obama is the President of the United States and not the President of Black America. hence it would be up to the community to define and articulate their concerns just as they would to any other person sitting in the Oval Office. To not do so would be fool hardy. This past Sunday attendees heard compelling remarks from great scholars and community leaders. each speaker was given 8 minutes to make their case. heres how it unfolded. Dr Leonard Jeffries kicked things off by talking about what an Obama victory symbolized. He said that he did not expect Obama to fundamentally change things or to take up causes like Reparations. He noted that it was up to him and our community to raise those issues. He said it was up to the community to put forth a Pan African Agenda not Obama. he talked about how having a Black family in the White House spoke volumes to many who felt left out as well as people all over the world. Jeffries talked about the excitement that people in other countries like Germany had with Obama being in the White House. Marimba Ani followed Jeffries and reminded folks the reason why so many had gathered that Sunday afternoon. It wasn't just to talk about Obama but also to bring attention and raise money about political prisoners. The Great Harlem debate in particular was to raise money for Mutulu Shakur-many of you know him as Tupac's stepfather. She wanted to make sure we did not lose sight of that because the plight of PP was not one that Obama has raised or was likely to unless pressured. She also noted that many of us were not on the same page in terms of what their expectations and goals were. She said that as Pan Africanist and Nationalist those goals had not been clearly laid out and until they were it would be difficult to determine whether or not an Obama election was good for Black people. She spoke at length about a racial identity and how Obama's victory has brought about a post racial climate. She talked in detail about the type of negative impact that is and will have on Black people who are increasingly being told that racism no longer exists. She concluded her remarks to by reading an excerpt from a letter that Obama had penned in response to Kenyan officials who reached out asking for help. The letter talked about that help would be forthcoming if Kenya's foreign policy was in line with that of the US. The letter noted that the US would need to set up a base in that country in order to fulfill its security interest. Ani reminded us such a base is part of what is known as Africom where the US sets up Army bases throughout Africa. You could tell by the crowds reaction that people were shocked to hear that. Malik Zulu Shabazz who heads up the New Black panther Party spoke about the type of uplifting impact Obama rise to the presidency has had with the gang members he has been working with. he talked about the Crips in LA and the Bloods in Brooklyn expressing pride in seeing Obama run and win. He talked about how many felt inspired to do better for themselves. He also questioned why we would want to rain on the parade of those elders and other community members who saw this as a great accomplishment. He asked those opposed to Obama if we had rathered had John McCain in the white house? New York City Councilman Charles Barron followed Shabbazz and talked about the type of momentum an Obama win had given to those determined to make a difference on a local level. He said he and others in his East New York neighborhood took advantage of the excitement Obama brought to electoral politics and got key people into office including his wife who is now in the state assembly. He talked about the importance of us having community control from top to bottom and that Obama's run set the tone for us to make this happen all over. Glen Ford followed Barron. The pair have debated Obama on a couple of occasions in the past. He wasted no time in laying out a compelling case against the President elect by talking about how our blind support of Obama has allowed him to run to the right and stay there. Ford underscored his remarks by talking in detail the concerns raised behind Obama's cabinet picks. He talked about Robert Gates who he described as a war monger and a war criminal who was linked to Iran Contra scandal and the mining of harbors in Nicarugua. Ford laid out arguments against cabinet pick Susan Rice who he said was aligned with George Bush in her support of the war we have with Somalia. He talked about Obama's chief of staff Ram Emmanuel and how his staunch zionist connections should be cause for concern. Ford also talked about Obama's economic team and how many of were on board the ship that has gotten us in the economic mess we are in now. Ford concluded by reminding us that Obama's victory means he has power. He is in a position to set the agenda and make sound decisions that will keep the interests of those who are often taken for granted and adversally effected by policy decisions. Those are just a few of the many highlights. We broke this Breakdown FM into two parts. In part two we hear engaging remarks from people like Viola Plummer of the December 12th Movement, Dr james Turner, Dr Don Smith, Pam Afrika and Afrika Bambaataa. On this Breakdown FM show you will hear incredible music talking about the presidential election from artists like Brother Ali, Rebel Diaz, Dead Prez, Common, Zion I, Kev Choice and Afrika Bambaataa. Big shout out to my radio colleagues, former Green Party presidential candidate Jared Ball of Freemix Radio for and Andreas Jackson of Media Electic for being at the event and documenting the proceedings. Their recordings and interviews which you are hearing on Breakdown FM are invaluable. tag:odeo.com,2008-12-17,23767113 Wed, 17 Dec 2008 06:46:49 -0800 no Breakdown FM w/ Davey D afrika bambaataa, ,, ", the Great Harlem Debate, glen Ford, Dr Don Smith, Charles Barron, Viola Plummer, Dr james Turner Hip Hop davey d breakdown fm hip hop and politics rap music Politics, , rap, hip Hop culture 25 Joints to Get U Through the Day Davey D's Hip Hop Corner http://odeo.com/episodes/23754330-Silky-Slim-Interview From Wrecking Crew to Clean Up Man An Interview w/ Silky Slim of Baton Rouge by Davey D We sat down with one of the major factor in the Louisiana rap scene-Silky Slim Da head Bussa. Today many know him for being down with newcomers like Lil Boosie. You may know his album 'Keep It Gutta'. Others know him as being a pioneering figure in the gangsta rap scene of Baton Rouge and New Orleans. Folks recall his rap group the Da Bottom Posse. Still others know Silky Slim as a guy to be feared. He was the head of the infamous Wrecking Crew and they were no joke on the streets. Today many know Silky Slim as a guy who spent most of his life in and out of prison who is now dedicated to turning lives around. He's the head of the StoptheKillings.inc . They do a radio show, a TV show and lots of community meetings and rallies where Silky Slim uses his OG status to let folks know, the street game is not the way to go. We sat down and talked to Slim as we talked about everything fro... From Wrecking Crew to Clean Up Man An Interview w/ Silky Slim of Baton Rouge by Davey D We sat down with one of the major factor in the Louisiana rap scene-Silky Slim Da head Bussa. Today many know him for being down with newcomers like Lil Boosie. You may know his album 'Keep It Gutta'. Others know him as being a pioneering figure in the gangsta rap scene of Baton Rouge and New Orleans. Folks recall his rap group the Da Bottom Posse. Still others know Silky Slim as a guy to be feared. He was the head of the infamous Wrecking Crew and they were no joke on the streets. Today many know Silky Slim as a guy who spent most of his life in and out of prison who is now dedicated to turning lives around. He's the head of the StoptheKillings.inc . They do a radio show, a TV show and lots of community meetings and rallies where Silky Slim uses his OG status to let folks know, the street game is not the way to go. We sat down and talked to Slim as we talked about everything from the how Slim found God to why ignorance is a disease. We talked about parenting as Slim warned parents not to teach their young sons to be 'soldiers'. he said it might be cute while their young, buty when they get older they're gonna go out looking for a war. He said its important that parents make a decision to fill their kids minds with positive thoughts and images at an early age. We talked about the physchology of having a gun and how it gives people a false sense of power. Slim described in detail what its like to kil a man and they type of shame and discomfort it briongs on people. he talked about the telltale gestures including the inability to look and the need to hide a gun after thei do such a horrible act. We dweled into the notion about whether or not the high rate of killings in New Orleans and Baton Rouge is the result of people suffering post traumatic stress. While social workers push this notion, Slim emphatically says 'No'. He said its the result of people not caring for one another along with embracing a slave mentality. he talked at lengthe thetype of mind games the police and other city officials like to run on people including sparking divisions. He recounted how after Katrina, the police ran around Baton Rouge telling people to be careful because people from New Orleans were dangerous. Slim talked about the history of Baton Rouge. he explained that back during slavery, unruly slaves were sent there to be broken. The city had a reputation of breaking the will of slaves or killing them. Slim pointed out that the descendent of slave owners who reside in that part of town carry that same mentality even in 2008-2009. Black people are to be broken and made to stay in their place. he talked about how city officials worked overtime to intimidate and make victims of Katrina feel unwelcome. They were made to feel unwelcome and that bad energy was passed along to average people living in BR. Before long there was a vicious 504 vs 225 feud, fueled by manipulative public officials. Slim talked about the horrors of being locked down in Angola Prison. he said it was like walking through a time capsule where slave like conditions, rapes and extreme brutality is an everyday occurance. Some of the stories Slim shared were shocking. Slim explained that it was important for people like him to share all this informationon his radio and TV shows so that people move away from trying to glamourize this lifestyle. He said that people who never really go through it have misled people by pretending its all good when it isn't. Slim talked about the books he have written that focuses on conflict resolution and how he and is organization spend hours working inside the public schools showing people how to avoid getting caught up in bloodshed. This interview is both informative and inspiring. We salute Silky Slim as an unsung hero who found the courage to turn his life around after many wrote him off. From Wrecking Crew to Clean Up Man An Interview w/ Silky Slim of Baton Rouge by Davey D We sat down with one of the major factor in the Louisiana rap scene-Silky Slim Da head Bussa. Today many know him for being down with newcomers like Lil Boosie. You may know his album 'Keep It Gutta'. Others know him as being a pioneering figure in the gangsta rap scene of Baton Rouge and New Orleans. Folks recall his rap group the Da Bottom Posse. Still others know Silky Slim as a guy to be feared. He was the head of the infamous Wrecking Crew and they were no joke on the streets. Today many know Silky Slim as a guy who spent most of his life in and out of prison who is now dedicated to turning lives around. He's the head of the StoptheKillings.inc . They do a radio show, a TV show and lots of community meetings and rallies where Silky Slim uses his OG status to let folks know, the street game is not the way to go. We sat down and talked to Slim as we talked about everything from the how Slim found God to why ignorance is a disease. We talked about parenting as Slim warned parents not to teach their young sons to be 'soldiers'. he said it might be cute while their young, buty when they get older they're gonna go out looking for a war. He said its important that parents make a decision to fill their kids minds with positive thoughts and images at an early age. We talked about the physchology of having a gun and how it gives people a false sense of power. Slim described in detail what its like to kil a man and they type of shame and discomfort it briongs on people. he talked about the telltale gestures including the inability to look and the need to hide a gun after thei do such a horrible act. We dweled into the notion about whether or not the high rate of killings in New Orleans and Baton Rouge is the result of people suffering post traumatic stress. While social workers push this notion, Slim emphatically says 'No'. He said its the result of people not caring for one another along with embracing a slave mentality. he talked at lengthe thetype of mind games the police and other city officials like to run on people including sparking divisions. He recounted how after Katrina, the police ran around Baton Rouge telling people to be careful because people from New Orleans were dangerous. Slim talked about the history of Baton Rouge. he explained that back during slavery, unruly slaves were sent there to be broken. The city had a reputation of breaking the will of slaves or killing them. Slim pointed out that the descendent of slave owners who reside in that part of town carry that same mentality even in 2008-2009. Black people are to be broken and made to stay in their place. he talked about how city officials worked overtime to intimidate and make victims of Katrina feel unwelcome. They were made to feel unwelcome and that bad energy was passed along to average people living in BR. Before long there was a vicious 504 vs 225 feud, fueled by manipulative public officials. Slim talked about the horrors of being locked down in Angola Prison. he said it was like walking through a time capsule where slave like conditions, rapes and extreme brutality is an everyday occurance. Some of the stories Slim shared were shocking. Slim explained that it was important for people like him to share all this informationon his radio and TV shows so that people move away from trying to glamourize this lifestyle. He said that people who never really go through it have misled people by pretending its all good when it isn't. Slim talked about the books he have written that focuses on conflict resolution and how he and is organization spend hours working inside the public schools showing people how to avoid getting caught up in bloodshed. This interview is both informative and inspiring. We salute Silky Slim as an unsung hero who found the courage to turn his life around after many wrote him off. tag:odeo.com,2008-12-15,23754330 Mon, 15 Dec 2008 00:03:38 -0800 no Breakdown FM w/ Davey D Da, ,, crew,, Baton Rouge, , Da Bottom Posse, Angola prison, Silky Slim, Wrecking Hip Hop davey d breakdown fm hip hop and politics rap music Politics, , rap, hip Hop culture 25 Joints to Get U Through the Day Davey D's Hip Hop Corner http://odeo.com/episodes/23725722-Offensive-Grape-Soda-song This is a cut that was dropped on us the other day. Its supposed to be a sad attempt at explaining whats gonna happen when Obama takes office... Its bad enough this song is being pushed. whats even sadder is that this song was done by K-Fed aka Britney's Kevin Federlind... How sad is this? This is a cut that was dropped on us the other day. Its supposed to be a sad attempt at explaining whats gonna happen when Obama takes office... Its bad enough this song is being pushed. whats even sadder is that this song was done by K-Fed aka Britney's Kevin Federlind... How sad is this? This is a cut that was dropped on us the other day. Its supposed to be a sad attempt at explaining whats gonna happen when Obama takes office... Its bad enough this song is being pushed. whats even sadder is that this song was done by K-Fed aka Britney's Kevin Federlind... How sad is this? tag:odeo.com,2008-12-08,23725722 Mon, 08 Dec 2008 23:52:20 -0800 no Breakdown FM w/ Davey D ,, Grape soda, K-Fed, Hip Hop davey d breakdown fm hip hop and politics rap music Politics, , rap, hip Hop culture 25 Joints to Get U Through the Day Davey D's Hip Hop Corner http://odeo.com/episodes/23722448-Sista-Souljah-Interview Still at War-Til Midnight.. An Interview w/ Sista Souljah We sat down and had an indep[th indepth interview with Sista Souljah where we talked about Politics, leadership, Barack Obama, the state of Hip Hop and of course her new book Midnight which is a prequel to the Coldest Winter Ever.... We also got Souljah to open up and talk about how some very powerful and sheisty people in the industry moved on her and attempetd to shut her down when she at 19 she got some of Hip Hop biggest names to help support her camp for the homeless.. very insightful and compelling.. This interview also weeves in excerpts from speeches that Souljah has given in the past as well as a reading from her new book Midnight Still at War-Til Midnight.. An Interview w/ Sista Souljah We sat down and had an indep[th indepth interview with Sista Souljah where we talked about Politics, leadership, Barack Obama, the state of Hip Hop and of course her new book Midnight which is a prequel to the Coldest Winter Ever.... We also got Souljah to open up and talk about how some very powerful and sheisty people in the industry moved on her and attempetd to shut her down when she at 19 she got some of Hip Hop biggest names to help support her camp for the homeless.. very insightful and compelling.. This interview also weeves in excerpts from speeches that Souljah has given in the past as well as a reading from her new book Midnight Still at War-Til Midnight.. An Interview w/ Sista Souljah We sat down and had an indep[th indepth interview with Sista Souljah where we talked about Politics, leadership, Barack Obama, the state of Hip Hop and of course her new book Midnight which is a prequel to the Coldest Winter Ever.... We also got Souljah to open up and talk about how some very powerful and sheisty people in the industry moved on her and attempetd to shut her down when she at 19 she got some of Hip Hop biggest names to help support her camp for the homeless.. very insightful and compelling.. This interview also weeves in excerpts from speeches that Souljah has given in the past as well as a reading from her new book Midnight tag:odeo.com,2008-12-08,23722448 Mon, 08 Dec 2008 11:28:57 -0800 no Breakdown FM w/ Davey D Hip Hop, davey d, sista souljah, , Hip Hop davey d breakdown fm hip hop and politics rap music Politics, , rap, hip Hop culture 25 Joints to Get U Through the Day Davey D's Hip Hop Corner http://odeo.com/episodes/23717673-25-Joints-5-Revolutionary-Peace-Keep-Soldiering-On 25 Joints to get U Through The Day #5 Revolutionary Peace-keep Soldiering On This week we come correct with music to stimulate your mind and inspire you to go the extra yard. A whole lot of artists have been seriously on their grind and were hard at work in the lab months ago crafting masterpieces that would help get us through these tough economic times that are just now hitting us. Those who are true to their art, knew that the best way to do things is to become skilled at making a way out of no-way, or as Shock G of Digital Underground famously stated, 'Make a Dollar out of 15 Cents'. Raw, Gritty and Uncompromisingly Intelligent we proudly salute this week's crop of artists for reminding us that Hip Hop Never Died, Never Left and Has Never Been Compromised. Dig deep into your soul and you'll find what your looking for... Don't Believe me .. Check out this week's episode of 25 Joints. Here you'll here new music from MC Lyte and her new crew Almost September. I ran into ... 25 Joints to get U Through The Day #5 Revolutionary Peace-keep Soldiering On This week we come correct with music to stimulate your mind and inspire you to go the extra yard. A whole lot of artists have been seriously on their grind and were hard at work in the lab months ago crafting masterpieces that would help get us through these tough economic times that are just now hitting us. Those who are true to their art, knew that the best way to do things is to become skilled at making a way out of no-way, or as Shock G of Digital Underground famously stated, 'Make a Dollar out of 15 Cents'. Raw, Gritty and Uncompromisingly Intelligent we proudly salute this week's crop of artists for reminding us that Hip Hop Never Died, Never Left and Has Never Been Compromised. Dig deep into your soul and you'll find what your looking for... Don't Believe me .. Check out this week's episode of 25 Joints. Here you'll here new music from MC Lyte and her new crew Almost September. I ran into her last week when she and Chuck D touched down in 'Tha Town' (Oakland) and we discussed the increasing popularity of 25 Joints. She reached into her purse pulled out some CDs and said be sure to rock their song 'Revolution'. Lyte's powerful voice sets the stage for the other women voices you will hear on this show. That includes Lah Tere of Chicago/Bronx based Rebel Diaz and their cut 'Halfway' off their mixtape 'Outro Geurrillero Mixtape Vol2' . Big shout out and congratulations to Rebel Diaz for keeping their soldier to the grind resulting in them opening up a brand new community center in the heart of the South Bronx. Repeat they Rebel Diaz-not some big corporation or anyone like that opened this facilitie up. They got creative and really made this a community center by tapping local out of work and under employed carpenters and builders to put this place together. The entire hood has a major stake in this new building-talk about community organizing. Hip hop definitely has a heart. You hear it with new comer J Ross Parrelli and Italian woman from Reno, Nevada who has been rocking mics with everyone from Supernatural to Akil of Jurassic 5. She rolled through the Bay the other week and lit up the stage alongside local artist Eyezon who will be featured here on Episode 6. She was singing and rapping and taking no prisoners. Her cut 'Outta Time' featuring Ras Tree is dope-In the words of reknowned deejay Clinton Sparks 'Get Familiar' An overlooked joint is the Public Enemy remake of 'Thank Mama for the Soul Sisters'. Its under the name Peeps of Soul Funk and is an incredible Tribute to the late James Brown. The group dips into their slam jamz label catlaogue and pulls out some very talented musicians who do more than let loose. Major props to producer Johnny Juice who could've easily been doing his thing right alongside the Godfather of Soul contributing beats, his ears and immeasurable talent to future musical offerings. In the cut 'Thank Mama for the Soul Sisters' new comer Ronnique 'MsRo' Hawkins is the featured vocalist letting loose. Go to the SlamJamz website to get this rare hard to find gem of an album. You will not be disappointed. Proceeding the PE track is singer Alice Russell who gets busy in a James Brown-like cut called 'Pushing On'. The group is Quantic Soul orchestra which is a project from Columbia based dj/producer Will Holland who goes by the name Quantic. Do not sleep on this cat and his works. We dug into the crates and pulled out a overlooked Beatminerz cut from the album 'Fully Loaded w/ Static. 'Pull Your Card' featuring Bay Area, Grammy nominated rap star Mystic. her joint sets the stage for the powerful vocals of Sista Souljah who just came to town to celebrate the release of her new book 'Midnight'. We took the vocals of Souljah who is speaking about womanhood and matched them up with a slamming beat called 'Oxidentalism' put out by my folks from the Iraq/Candian group Euphrates. Souljah takes that beat to new heights. Another strong female voice comes from my home girl Anida, who is a poet with the Chicago based I Was Born With Two Tongues'. She drops some heartfelt insight about the challenges Asians and Asian women in particular have faced when dealing with a far too often racist society. 'Excuse Me America' is apowerful song that when done live usually leaves Anida and many of the audience members in tears. Her words come after Sista Soul and reverend Jermiah Wright who is dropping bombs over another Euphrates produced track 'Orientalism'. We round things off with one of my favorite songs off Del tha Funkee Homaspaien's '11th Hour' album called 'I Got U'. This is a really nicetrack featuring Lady Bug mecca from the group Digable Planets. Lady Bug leaves you wanting to hear a lot more. Straight rewind material. Another stand out cut comes from Breeze Evaflowin and Dirt E Dutch, collectively known as the Troublemakers they put an album with the same name which has a song called 'No Room for Growth'. here they raise the issue as to why Rock--N-Roll is allowed to mature and be celebrated for years to come while Hip Hop has to suffer the cycle of 'here today and gone tomorrow'. Also featured on this week's 25 Joints is new music from San Francisco based artists Sellassie. This cat has been grinding superhard for the past couple of years and in the true spirit of the Bay Area Independent hustle, dude put out a record 200 songs. His new album 'I'm Trying to Make a Living Not a Killing' says it all as the song we feature 'Is It Even Meat' is a revolutionary message designed to reach the streets. If thats not enough, Sellassie decided not to wait around for others to give him a break, he and his crew started their own Industry networking Club night at a local spot in Frisco. The place is rapdily becoming a destination spot as Sellassie reminds both through his music and actions-Ain't nothing wrong with making a dollar out of 15 cents. Its how we do in the Yah. Here is this week's 25 Joints 01-Akrobatik 'Hand that Rocks the Cradle' (Boston) 02-Almost September 'Revolution' (LA) 03-Sellassie 'Is It Even Meat' (San Francisco) 04-Apakalips 'Peace' (San Jose) 05-Martin Luther King (Let the Children Lead..) 06-Mr Lif 'Live from the Plantation' (Boston) 07-Move.Meant 'The Scope of Things' (LA) 08-Quantic Soul Orchestra 'Pushing On' (Columbia / Worchister) 09-Peeps of Soul Funk (public Enemy) 'Thank Mama for the Soul Sister (NY) 10-Atmosphere 'Wild Wild Horse' (Minneapolis) 11-Rebel Diaz 'Halfway' (NY) 12-J Ross Parrelli w/ Ras Tree 'Outta Time' (LA/ Reno, NV) 13-Mark J 'Right Revolution' (Houston) 14-Immortal Technique w/ Ras Kass & Diabolic 'Payback' (NY/ LA) 15-Zion I 'Luv' (Oakland) 16-Ill Bill 'Gangsta Rap (Brooklyn) 17-Breeze Evaflowin' No Room for Growth' (NY) 18-Da Beat Minerz w/ Mystic 'Pull Your Card' (Brooklyn/ LA) 19-Euphrates 'Oxidentalism' Sista Soulja Remix (Iraq/Montreal/NY) 20-Euphrates 'Orientalism' Rev jeremiah Wright remix (Iraq/ Montreal/chicago) 21-I Was Born w/ Two Tongues w/ Anida 'Excuse Me Amerikkka (chicago) 22-KRS-One & Marley Marl 'All School' (NY) 23-Paris 'Can't Stop the Movement' (Oakland) 24-J-Live 'Red Light Green Light' (NY) 25-Del Tha Funkee Homosapien w/ lady Bug Mecca 'I Got U' (Oakland/NY) 25 Joints to get U Through The Day #5 Revolutionary Peace-keep Soldiering On This week we come correct with music to stimulate your mind and inspire you to go the extra yard. A whole lot of artists have been seriously on their grind and were hard at work in the lab months ago crafting masterpieces that would help get us through these tough economic times that are just now hitting us. Those who are true to their art, knew that the best way to do things is to become skilled at making a way out of no-way, or as Shock G of Digital Underground famously stated, 'Make a Dollar out of 15 Cents'. Raw, Gritty and Uncompromisingly Intelligent we proudly salute this week's crop of artists for reminding us that Hip Hop Never Died, Never Left and Has Never Been Compromised. Dig deep into your soul and you'll find what your looking for... Don't Believe me .. Check out this week's episode of 25 Joints. Here you'll here new music from MC Lyte and her new crew Almost September. I ran into her last week when she and Chuck D touched down in 'Tha Town' (Oakland) and we discussed the increasing popularity of 25 Joints. She reached into her purse pulled out some CDs and said be sure to rock their song 'Revolution'. Lyte's powerful voice sets the stage for the other women voices you will hear on this show. That includes Lah Tere of Chicago/Bronx based Rebel Diaz and their cut 'Halfway' off their mixtape 'Outro Geurrillero Mixtape Vol2' . Big shout out and congratulations to Rebel Diaz for keeping their soldier to the grind resulting in them opening up a brand new community center in the heart of the South Bronx. Repeat they Rebel Diaz-not some big corporation or anyone like that opened this facilitie up. They got creative and really made this a community center by tapping local out of work and under employed carpenters and builders to put this place together. The entire hood has a major stake in this new building-talk about community organizing. Hip hop definitely has a heart. You hear it with new comer J Ross Parrelli and Italian woman from Reno, Nevada who has been rocking mics with everyone from Supernatural to Akil of Jurassic 5. She rolled through the Bay the other week and lit up the stage alongside local artist Eyezon who will be featured here on Episode 6. She was singing and rapping and taking no prisoners. Her cut 'Outta Time' featuring Ras Tree is dope-In the words of reknowned deejay Clinton Sparks 'Get Familiar' An overlooked joint is the Public Enemy remake of 'Thank Mama for the Soul Sisters'. Its under the name Peeps of Soul Funk and is an incredible Tribute to the late James Brown. The group dips into their slam jamz label catlaogue and pulls out some very talented musicians who do more than let loose. Major props to producer Johnny Juice who could've easily been doing his thing right alongside the Godfather of Soul contributing beats, his ears and immeasurable talent to future musical offerings. In the cut 'Thank Mama for the Soul Sisters' new comer Ronnique 'MsRo' Hawkins is the featured vocalist letting loose. Go to the SlamJamz website to get this rare hard to find gem of an album. You will not be disappointed. Proceeding the PE track is singer Alice Russell who gets busy in a James Brown-like cut called 'Pushing On'. The group is Quantic Soul orchestra which is a project from Columbia based dj/producer Will Holland who goes by the name Quantic. Do not sleep on this cat and his works. We dug into the crates and pulled out a overlooked Beatminerz cut from the album 'Fully Loaded w/ Static. 'Pull Your Card' featuring Bay Area, Grammy nominated rap star Mystic. her joint sets the stage for the powerful vocals of Sista Souljah who just came to town to celebrate the release of her new book 'Midnight'. We took the vocals of Souljah who is speaking about womanhood and matched them up with a slamming beat called 'Oxidentalism' put out by my folks from the Iraq/Candian group Euphrates. Souljah takes that beat to new heights. Another strong female voice comes from my home girl Anida, who is a poet with the Chicago based I Was Born With Two Tongues'. She drops some heartfelt insight about the challenges Asians and Asian women in particular have faced when dealing with a far too often racist society. 'Excuse Me America' is apowerful song that when done live usually leaves Anida and many of the audience members in tears. Her words come after Sista Soul and reverend Jermiah Wright who is dropping bombs over another Euphrates produced track 'Orientalism'. We round things off with one of my favorite songs off Del tha Funkee Homaspaien's '11th Hour' album called 'I Got U'. This is a really nicetrack featuring Lady Bug mecca from the group Digable Planets. Lady Bug leaves you wanting to hear a lot more. Straight rewind material. Another stand out cut comes from Breeze Evaflowin and Dirt E Dutch, collectively known as the Troublemakers they put an album with the same name which has a song called 'No Room for Growth'. here they raise the issue as to why Rock--N-Roll is allowed to mature and be celebrated for years to come while Hip Hop has to suffer the cycle of 'here today and gone tomorrow'. Also featured on this week's 25 Joints is new music from San Francisco based artists Sellassie. This cat has been grinding superhard for the past couple of years and in the true spirit of the Bay Area Independent hustle, dude put out a record 200 songs. His new album 'I'm Trying to Make a Living Not a Killing' says it all as the song we feature 'Is It Even Meat' is a revolutionary message designed to reach the streets. If thats not enough, Sellassie decided not to wait around for others to give him a break, he and his crew started their own Industry networking Club night at a local spot in Frisco. The place is rapdily becoming a destination spot as Sellassie reminds both through his music and actions-Ain't nothing wrong with making a dollar out of 15 cents. Its how we do in the Yah. Here is this week's 25 Joints 01-Akrobatik 'Hand that Rocks the Cradle' (Boston) 02-Almost September 'Revolution' (LA) 03-Sellassie 'Is It Even Meat' (San Francisco) 04-Apakalips 'Peace' (San Jose) 05-Martin Luther King (Let the Children Lead..) 06-Mr Lif 'Live from the Plantation' (Boston) 07-Move.Meant 'The Scope of Things' (LA) 08-Quantic Soul Orchestra 'Pushing On' (Columbia / Worchister) 09-Peeps of Soul Funk (public Enemy) 'Thank Mama for the Soul Sister (NY) 10-Atmosphere 'Wild Wild Horse' (Minneapolis) 11-Rebel Diaz 'Halfway' (NY) 12-J Ross Parrelli w/ Ras Tree 'Outta Time' (LA/ Reno, NV) 13-Mark J 'Right Revolution' (Houston) 14-Immortal Technique w/ Ras Kass & Diabolic 'Payback' (NY/ LA) 15-Zion I 'Luv' (Oakland) 16-Ill Bill 'Gangsta Rap (Brooklyn) 17-Breeze Evaflowin' No Room for Growth' (NY) 18-Da Beat Minerz w/ Mystic 'Pull Your Card' (Brooklyn/ LA) 19-Euphrates 'Oxidentalism' Sista Soulja Remix (Iraq/Montreal/NY) 20-Euphrates 'Orientalism' Rev jeremiah Wright remix (Iraq/ Montreal/chicago) 21-I Was Born w/ Two Tongues w/ Anida 'Excuse Me Amerikkka (chicago) 22-KRS-One & Marley Marl 'All School' (NY) 23-Paris 'Can't Stop the Movement' (Oakland) 24-J-Live 'Red Light Green Light' (NY) 25-Del Tha Funkee Homosapien w/ lady Bug Mecca 'I Got U' (Oakland/NY) tag:odeo.com,2008-12-07,23717673 Sun, 07 Dec 2008 08:10:27 -0800 no Breakdown FM w/ Davey D jeremiah wright, sista souljah, ,, 25 Joints, Revolutionary Peace, JRoss Parrelli, Iwas Born with Two Tongues, 25 Joints to Get U Through #5, Revolutionary Peace-Keep Soldiering On Hip Hop davey d breakdown fm hip hop and politics rap music Politics, , rap, hip Hop culture 25 Joints to Get U Through the Day Davey D's Hip Hop Corner http://odeo.com/episodes/23662709-Rev-Jeremiah-Wright-Never-Confuse-God-w-Government-sermon-2003 Never Confuse God w/ Government pt2 This is the 2003 sermon in its entirety that pretty much set things off and cast long time Chicago pastor Jeremiah Wright in a bad-light. Its the sermon where he says 'GodDamn America' and talks about Aids and the Government. His words are very powerful..When you hear this sermon you will see just how much they distorted his words. You will also see just how a what Rev Wright said could be taken the wrong way... Never Confuse God w/ Government pt2 This is the 2003 sermon in its entirety that pretty much set things off and cast long time Chicago pastor Jeremiah Wright in a bad-light. Its the sermon where he says 'GodDamn America' and talks about Aids and the Government. His words are very powerful..When you hear this sermon you will see just how much they distorted his words. You will also see just how a what Rev Wright said could be taken the wrong way... Never Confuse God w/ Government pt2 This is the 2003 sermon in its entirety that pretty much set things off and cast long time Chicago pastor Jeremiah Wright in a bad-light. Its the sermon where he says 'GodDamn America' and talks about Aids and the Government. His words are very powerful..When you hear this sermon you will see just how much they distorted his words. You will also see just how a what Rev Wright said could be taken the wrong way... tag:odeo.com,2008-11-24,23662709 Mon, 24 Nov 2008 12:34:33 -0800 no Breakdown FM w/ Davey D Black, the, of, State, Reverend, world,, Wright,, Conference,, SOBWC, Hip Hop davey d breakdown fm hip hop and politics rap music Politics, , rap, hip Hop culture 25 Joints to Get U Through the Day Davey D's Hip Hop Corner http://odeo.com/episodes/23662487-Interview-w-Jeremiah-Wright Never Confuse God w/ Government-Interview w/ Jeremiah Wright By Davey D This past weekend the State of the Black World Conference took place in New Orleans. Lots of activists, community leaders and artists came through to talk about key issues facing the Black community, developing and implementing an agenda along with the challenges we face as a community in the aftermath of Barack Obama's historic win. On hand this weekend was Reverend Jeremiah Wright who was to recieve a prestigious Legacy Award. For those who don't know, Rev Wright was and continues to be a popular figure especially in church and religious circles. His villification for sermons taken out of context was abitter pill many of us swallowed as Obama made his historic run for office. Him being distorted didn't sit well with a lot of folks. In our minds Rev Wright was never wrong. He was always right. We sat down and talked with him as he opened up about the entire ordeal he endured. He explained to us ... Never Confuse God w/ Government-Interview w/ Jeremiah Wright By Davey D This past weekend the State of the Black World Conference took place in New Orleans. Lots of activists, community leaders and artists came through to talk about key issues facing the Black community, developing and implementing an agenda along with the challenges we face as a community in the aftermath of Barack Obama's historic win. On hand this weekend was Reverend Jeremiah Wright who was to recieve a prestigious Legacy Award. For those who don't know, Rev Wright was and continues to be a popular figure especially in church and religious circles. His villification for sermons taken out of context was abitter pill many of us swallowed as Obama made his historic run for office. Him being distorted didn't sit well with a lot of folks. In our minds Rev Wright was never wrong. He was always right. We sat down and talked with him as he opened up about the entire ordeal he endured. He explained to us how he managed to stay strong and survive the storm. He said it was the love shown to him by average everyday folks who he felt always spoke truth to power that kept him going. We talked about Liberation Theology and the importance of faith and how one should use it in troubling times. Wright received death threats and talked about during his acceptance speech how the Nation of Islam protected him. He talked about his love and friendship with Minister Farrakhan and how he has always looked at other faiths as important to acknowledge, learn about and build with as we struggle for equality and true liberation for all oppressed people. He spoke to us about his current relationship with President-elect Obama and whether or not he felt Obama could've handled the controversy in another way. He noted that back in 2007 he had remarked to Obama that there would come a day when Obama would have to distance himself from Wright and his church in order to get elected. Wright spoke candidly about the toll some of this took on his family, inparticular his daughter who was a first year student at Howard and had to deal with harsh criticisms from fellow students who were unaware of Wright's work and only knew him via Fox News. He talked about his visit to the Clinton White House and how he along with several other ministers prayed for Bill and Hillary's troubled marriage. He explained how he felt knowing that the Clinton camp were among the first to throw him under the bus when they knew damn well what his sermons were really about. The Clintons were aware of the distortions and knew the types of things that are said and the manner in which things get preached on Sundays in the Black Church. Rev Wright also talked to us about the church's relationship to Hip Hop and the love he has for Common who has been a long time member of his congregation. He talked to us about the types of steps he felt needed to be taken in order for the Church community and Hip Hop generation to better connect. He also shared the disappointment and hurt he felt when some rappers tried to clown him and take him to task in their songs. He wasn't aware that there were many others like Paris, Rebel Diaz, NY Oil, Jasiri X and so many others who have been shouting him out in songs and shows in a good way. Wright also talked to us about why he may start calling himself the 7 million dollar man-making note of the amount of money Obama's opposition paid to run that slew of last minute commercials where they twisted his words and sermons. In this particular episode you will hear long excerpts of some of Wright's sermons that were taken out of context and made to demonize him. In pisode 2 we play the original sermon that set things off. The theme is the difference between God and Government. Never Confuse God w/ Government-Interview w/ Jeremiah Wright By Davey D This past weekend the State of the Black World Conference took place in New Orleans. Lots of activists, community leaders and artists came through to talk about key issues facing the Black community, developing and implementing an agenda along with the challenges we face as a community in the aftermath of Barack Obama's historic win. On hand this weekend was Reverend Jeremiah Wright who was to recieve a prestigious Legacy Award. For those who don't know, Rev Wright was and continues to be a popular figure especially in church and religious circles. His villification for sermons taken out of context was abitter pill many of us swallowed as Obama made his historic run for office. Him being distorted didn't sit well with a lot of folks. In our minds Rev Wright was never wrong. He was always right. We sat down and talked with him as he opened up about the entire ordeal he endured. He explained to us how he managed to stay strong and survive the storm. He said it was the love shown to him by average everyday folks who he felt always spoke truth to power that kept him going. We talked about Liberation Theology and the importance of faith and how one should use it in troubling times. Wright received death threats and talked about during his acceptance speech how the Nation of Islam protected him. He talked about his love and friendship with Minister Farrakhan and how he has always looked at other faiths as important to acknowledge, learn about and build with as we struggle for equality and true liberation for all oppressed people. He spoke to us about his current relationship with President-elect Obama and whether or not he felt Obama could've handled the controversy in another way. He noted that back in 2007 he had remarked to Obama that there would come a day when Obama would have to distance himself from Wright and his church in order to get elected. Wright spoke candidly about the toll some of this took on his family, inparticular his daughter who was a first year student at Howard and had to deal with harsh criticisms from fellow students who were unaware of Wright's work and only knew him via Fox News. He talked about his visit to the Clinton White House and how he along with several other ministers prayed for Bill and Hillary's troubled marriage. He explained how he felt knowing that the Clinton camp were among the first to throw him under the bus when they knew damn well what his sermons were really about. The Clintons were aware of the distortions and knew the types of things that are said and the manner in which things get preached on Sundays in the Black Church. Rev Wright also talked to us about the church's relationship to Hip Hop and the love he has for Common who has been a long time member of his congregation. He talked to us about the types of steps he felt needed to be taken in order for the Church community and Hip Hop generation to better connect. He also shared the disappointment and hurt he felt when some rappers tried to clown him and take him to task in their songs. He wasn't aware that there were many others like Paris, Rebel Diaz, NY Oil, Jasiri X and so many others who have been shouting him out in songs and shows in a good way. Wright also talked to us about why he may start calling himself the 7 million dollar man-making note of the amount of money Obama's opposition paid to run that slew of last minute commercials where they twisted his words and sermons. In this particular episode you will hear long excerpts of some of Wright's sermons that were taken out of context and made to demonize him. In pisode 2 we play the original sermon that set things off. The theme is the difference between God and Government. tag:odeo.com,2008-11-24,23662487 Mon, 24 Nov 2008 11:03:27 -0800 no Breakdown FM w/ Davey D Black, World, the, of, hip, State, jeremiah, Hop,, Reverend, Wright,, Conference,, SOBWC, Hip Hop davey d breakdown fm hip hop and politics rap music Politics, , rap, hip Hop culture 25 Joints to Get U Through the Day Davey D's Hip Hop Corner http://odeo.com/episodes/23639737-Breakdown-FM-Interview-w-Toki-Wright-The-Mayor-of-Minneapolis Toki Wright is one of the dopest emcees around who makes noise both on the microphone and as an uncompromising community activist in Minneapolis, Minnesota. We like to call him the unofficial Mayor of the Twin Cities. His album Meal Plan Low Budget is a cult classic. He is currently working on a new album. We sat down and spoke with Toki and he talked at length about the history, ethnic makeup and the politics of the Twin Cities. He talked to us about the challenges he faces everyday working with young people in the hood as the head of his organization 'Yo the Movement'. He notes that police brutality, education, crime and the need to better understood and engaged are key issues. He talked at length about how he worked hard to make sure his youth were brought up to speed politically and taught to think critically. He noted how Minnesota icon and comedian Al Franken had neglected campaigning in the hood and making himself known to a community which is often taken for granted or co... Toki Wright is one of the dopest emcees around who makes noise both on the microphone and as an uncompromising community activist in Minneapolis, Minnesota. We like to call him the unofficial Mayor of the Twin Cities. His album Meal Plan Low Budget is a cult classic. He is currently working on a new album. We sat down and spoke with Toki and he talked at length about the history, ethnic makeup and the politics of the Twin Cities. He talked to us about the challenges he faces everyday working with young people in the hood as the head of his organization 'Yo the Movement'. He notes that police brutality, education, crime and the need to better understood and engaged are key issues. He talked at length about how he worked hard to make sure his youth were brought up to speed politically and taught to think critically. He noted how Minnesota icon and comedian Al Franken had neglected campaigning in the hood and making himself known to a community which is often taken for granted or completely overlooked. Toki insists that his community be included and he often goes out of his way to personally take people around and give them low down as to what is really going on around his way. At the same time he is no pushover or some cat begging for handouts. He talked at length about how organizations allow themselves to be compromised in an attempt to get funding. For Toki its about speaking truth and finding common ground and at the end of the day being in partnership with those who come to his part of town seeking votes or support. he also noted that every individual and organization has a role to play. For him he likes to make sure people of like minds and interests are connected and that they build something wonderful in coming together Toki talked at length about the important role musicians in the Twin Cities have played over the years in terms of setiing an example of how to be self sufficient and independent. He talked about Prince and how he supports lots of organizations while not attaching his name and remaining behind the scenes. The same goes for other icons like Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis. Toki also talked about the important role that the Rhymesayers Collective has played over the years. Toki Wright is one of the dopest emcees around who makes noise both on the microphone and as an uncompromising community activist in Minneapolis, Minnesota. We like to call him the unofficial Mayor of the Twin Cities. His album Meal Plan Low Budget is a cult classic. He is currently working on a new album. We sat down and spoke with Toki and he talked at length about the history, ethnic makeup and the politics of the Twin Cities. He talked to us about the challenges he faces everyday working with young people in the hood as the head of his organization 'Yo the Movement'. He notes that police brutality, education, crime and the need to better understood and engaged are key issues. He talked at length about how he worked hard to make sure his youth were brought up to speed politically and taught to think critically. He noted how Minnesota icon and comedian Al Franken had neglected campaigning in the hood and making himself known to a community which is often taken for granted or completely overlooked. Toki insists that his community be included and he often goes out of his way to personally take people around and give them low down as to what is really going on around his way. At the same time he is no pushover or some cat begging for handouts. He talked at length about how organizations allow themselves to be compromised in an attempt to get funding. For Toki its about speaking truth and finding common ground and at the end of the day being in partnership with those who come to his part of town seeking votes or support. he also noted that every individual and organization has a role to play. For him he likes to make sure people of like minds and interests are connected and that they build something wonderful in coming together Toki talked at length about the important role musicians in the Twin Cities have played over the years in terms of setiing an example of how to be self sufficient and independent. He talked about Prince and how he supports lots of organizations while not attaching his name and remaining behind the scenes. The same goes for other icons like Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis. Toki also talked about the important role that the Rhymesayers Collective has played over the years. tag:odeo.com,2008-11-19,23639737 Wed, 19 Nov 2008 03:31:50 -0800 no Breakdown FM w/ Davey D davey d, ,, toki Wright, Minneapolis Hip Hop Hip Hop davey d breakdown fm hip hop and politics rap music Politics, , rap, hip Hop culture 25 Joints to Get U Through the Day Davey D's Hip Hop Corner http://odeo.com/episodes/23635644-Breakdown-FM-Interview-w-Oakland-Rapper-Ras-Ceyon We caught up with Oakland rapper Ras Ceylon and talked to him about his new album 'Scientific Non Fiction'. It's his second album and it looks to be a monster. Among the stand out tracks are cuts he did with Stic Man of dead prez called 'Better Be Ready', 'The Damage' featuring Tragedy Khadafi and 'Many Levels' featuring Bay Area icons Askari X and Taje of Souls of Mischief. We started off talking to Ras about his background which Sri Lankan and how that culture is often overlooked and misunderstood. We also talked to him about him embracing Rastafarian and how it influenced his music. We also built with Ras about his revolutionary take on politics and why he found it important to hook up with people like Chairman Fred Hampton Jr of the POCC and have him featured on the intro of this album. Ras is a force to be wreckon with in the years to come. And for those who feel like Hip Hop has lost its sense of adventure and commitment to politic, Ras Ceylon puts those nagging doubts ... We caught up with Oakland rapper Ras Ceylon and talked to him about his new album 'Scientific Non Fiction'. It's his second album and it looks to be a monster. Among the stand out tracks are cuts he did with Stic Man of dead prez called 'Better Be Ready', 'The Damage' featuring Tragedy Khadafi and 'Many Levels' featuring Bay Area icons Askari X and Taje of Souls of Mischief. We started off talking to Ras about his background which Sri Lankan and how that culture is often overlooked and misunderstood. We also talked to him about him embracing Rastafarian and how it influenced his music. We also built with Ras about his revolutionary take on politics and why he found it important to hook up with people like Chairman Fred Hampton Jr of the POCC and have him featured on the intro of this album. Ras is a force to be wreckon with in the years to come. And for those who feel like Hip Hop has lost its sense of adventure and commitment to politic, Ras Ceylon puts those nagging doubts to rest. Davey D We caught up with Oakland rapper Ras Ceylon and talked to him about his new album 'Scientific Non Fiction'. It's his second album and it looks to be a monster. Among the stand out tracks are cuts he did with Stic Man of dead prez called 'Better Be Ready', 'The Damage' featuring Tragedy Khadafi and 'Many Levels' featuring Bay Area icons Askari X and Taje of Souls of Mischief. We started off talking to Ras about his background which Sri Lankan and how that culture is often overlooked and misunderstood. We also talked to him about him embracing Rastafarian and how it influenced his music. We also built with Ras about his revolutionary take on politics and why he found it important to hook up with people like Chairman Fred Hampton Jr of the POCC and have him featured on the intro of this album. Ras is a force to be wreckon with in the years to come. And for those who feel like Hip Hop has lost its sense of adventure and commitment to politic, Ras Ceylon puts those nagging doubts to rest. Davey D tag:odeo.com,2008-11-18,23635644 Tue, 18 Nov 2008 12:45:09 -0800 no Breakdown FM w/ Davey D oakland rap, ,, Ras Ceylon, Oakland Hip Hop, "Davey, D' Hip Hop davey d breakdown fm hip hop and politics rap music Politics, , rap, hip Hop culture 25 Joints to Get U Through the Day Davey D's Hip Hop Corner http://odeo.com/episodes/23620183-25-Joints-4-pt-2 25 Joints to get U Through the Day # 4 The Age of Cool is Upon us.. We continue on with this week's episode.. be sure to check out the pt1 25 Joints #4 pt 2 12-DJ Oye & Samos One ' The Word of the Hour' (Bay Area) 13-Illa J 'R U Listening' (Detroit) http://www.myspace.com/illajmusic 14-Motion Man 'w/ Mista Fab 'I Crack Tall Ones' (Bay Area) http://www.myspace.com/motionman 15-Kool Keith 'Trees' (New York) http://www.myspace.com/koolkeith 16-Baron Zen 'Turn Around' (PBW rmx) (Bay Area) http://www.myspace.com/baronzen 17-Captain Rapp 'I can't Stand It' (LA) http://www.westcoastpioneers.com/index.php?id=1307 18-Dismasters 'Smalltime Hustler' (New York) http://rebelbass.blogspot.com/2007/07/dismasters-and-then-some-sure-delight.html 19-DJ Muggs & Sick Jacken 'Unorthodox Blocks' (LA) http://www.myspace.com/muggsvsjacken 20-Word Burgular 'The Route' (canada) http://www.myspace.com/wordburglar 21-Paris 'One Gun' (Bay Area) http://... 25 Joints to get U Through the Day # 4 The Age of Cool is Upon us.. We continue on with this week's episode.. be sure to check out the pt1 25 Joints #4 pt 2 12-DJ Oye & Samos One ' The Word of the Hour' (Bay Area) 13-Illa J 'R U Listening' (Detroit) http://www.myspace.com/illajmusic 14-Motion Man 'w/ Mista Fab 'I Crack Tall Ones' (Bay Area) http://www.myspace.com/motionman 15-Kool Keith 'Trees' (New York) http://www.myspace.com/koolkeith 16-Baron Zen 'Turn Around' (PBW rmx) (Bay Area) http://www.myspace.com/baronzen 17-Captain Rapp 'I can't Stand It' (LA) http://www.westcoastpioneers.com/index.php?id=1307 18-Dismasters 'Smalltime Hustler' (New York) http://rebelbass.blogspot.com/2007/07/dismasters-and-then-some-sure-delight.html 19-DJ Muggs & Sick Jacken 'Unorthodox Blocks' (LA) http://www.myspace.com/muggsvsjacken 20-Word Burgular 'The Route' (canada) http://www.myspace.com/wordburglar 21-Paris 'One Gun' (Bay Area) http://www.myspace.com/guerrillaparis 22-Honey Cut 'Aluminum City' (Bay Area) http://www.myspace.com/honeycutmusic 23-Grime 'The Thrill is Gone' (Arizona) http://www.myspace.com/grimemusic 24-Kofy Brown 'Wanna Luv You' http:// www.myspace.com-kofybrown 25-Neomythic 'Red Clay' w/ ledisi & Rain and Seed (Bay Area) http://www.isound.com/neomythic Less 25 Joints to get U Through the Day # 4 The Age of Cool is Upon us.. We continue on with this week's episode.. be sure to check out the pt1 25 Joints #4 pt 2 12-DJ Oye & Samos One ' The Word of the Hour' (Bay Area) 13-Illa J 'R U Listening' (Detroit) http://www.myspace.com/illajmusic 14-Motion Man 'w/ Mista Fab 'I Crack Tall Ones' (Bay Area) http://www.myspace.com/motionman 15-Kool Keith 'Trees' (New York) http://www.myspace.com/koolkeith 16-Baron Zen 'Turn Around' (PBW rmx) (Bay Area) http://www.myspace.com/baronzen 17-Captain Rapp 'I can't Stand It' (LA) http://www.westcoastpioneers.com/index.php?id=1307 18-Dismasters 'Smalltime Hustler' (New York) http://rebelbass.blogspot.com/2007/07/dismasters-and-then-some-sure-delight.html 19-DJ Muggs & Sick Jacken 'Unorthodox Blocks' (LA) http://www.myspace.com/muggsvsjacken 20-Word Burgular 'The Route' (canada) http://www.myspace.com/wordburglar 21-Paris 'One Gun' (Bay Area) http://www.myspace.com/guerrillaparis 22-Honey Cut 'Aluminum City' (Bay Area) http://www.myspace.com/honeycutmusic 23-Grime 'The Thrill is Gone' (Arizona) http://www.myspace.com/grimemusic 24-Kofy Brown 'Wanna Luv You' http:// www.myspace.com-kofybrown 25-Neomythic 'Red Clay' w/ ledisi & Rain and Seed (Bay Area) http://www.isound.com/neomythic Less tag:odeo.com,2008-11-14,23620183 Fri, 14 Nov 2008 07:27:16 -0800 no Breakdown FM w/ Davey D davey d, breakdown fm, ,, 25 Joints, 25 Joints #4 pt2 Hip Hop davey d breakdown fm hip hop and politics rap music Politics, , rap, hip Hop culture 25 Joints to Get U Through the Day Davey D's Hip Hop Corner http://odeo.com/episodes/23620161-25-Joints-to-Get-U-Through-the-Day-4 25 Joints to get You Through the Day #4 (The Age of Cool has Begun) This week we decided to lace you up with some nice joints that personify the new era we have just enetred in this country. Out with the old and in with the new. There's alot to celebrate. Artists like Cleveland's Jahi, Oakland's Zion I, and Tim'm West, and Detroit's Illa J, the younger brother of the late J-Dilla all have new projects that are banging. We lace you up with a dope song from Paris off his new album Acid Reflex. This joints addresses the Black brown problem in America. Trust me yiou will not be disappointed. Warning this week is straight rewind material.. Yes folks the independent movement within Hip Hop is alive and quite well so lets carry on.. Also we broke this week's 25 Joints up into 2 parts thus making it easier to download.. 25 Joints Playlist #4 01-TM Juke w/ Alice Russell 'So Good' (Brighton, UK) http://www.myspace.com/tmjuke 02-J Boogie w/ Tim'm West 'Dirty' (Bay Area) http:... 25 Joints to get You Through the Day #4 (The Age of Cool has Begun) This week we decided to lace you up with some nice joints that personify the new era we have just enetred in this country. Out with the old and in with the new. There's alot to celebrate. Artists like Cleveland's Jahi, Oakland's Zion I, and Tim'm West, and Detroit's Illa J, the younger brother of the late J-Dilla all have new projects that are banging. We lace you up with a dope song from Paris off his new album Acid Reflex. This joints addresses the Black brown problem in America. Trust me yiou will not be disappointed. Warning this week is straight rewind material.. Yes folks the independent movement within Hip Hop is alive and quite well so lets carry on.. Also we broke this week's 25 Joints up into 2 parts thus making it easier to download.. 25 Joints Playlist #4 01-TM Juke w/ Alice Russell 'So Good' (Brighton, UK) http://www.myspace.com/tmjuke 02-J Boogie w/ Tim'm West 'Dirty' (Bay Area) http://www.myspace.com/dubtronicscience 03-Jennifer Johns 'Never Give Up' (Bay Area) http://www.myspace.com/jenniferjohns 04-Urban Ave 31 w/ Raheem Devaughn ' Still Going On' (Washington DC) http://www.citypaper.com/music/review.asp?rid=7507 05-Jahi 'The Word' (cleveland/ Bay Area) http://www.myspace.com/HOTBUTTEREDFLOWS 06-Zion I w/ brother Ali 'Caged Bird pt1' (Bay Area) http://www.zionicrew.com/ 07-Zion I 'In the Morning' (Bay Area) http://www.zionicrew.com/ 08-Zion I 'Take Over' (Bay Area) http://www.zionicrew.com/ 09-Bored Stiff 'Living Right' (Bay Area) http://www.myspace.com/boredstiffmusic 10-Kam w/ Akon 'The New Message' (LA) http://www.myspace.com/westcoastkam1 11-Charles Baron 'Hip Hop is the Most Beautiful' (NYC) http://council.nyc.gov/d42/html/members/home.shtml ------------------------------ End of Part 1 12-DJ Oye & Samos One ' The Word of the Hour' (Bay Area) 13-Illa J 'R U Listening' (Detroit) http://www.myspace.com/illajmusic 14-Motion Man 'w/ Mista Fab 'I Crack Tall Ones' (Bay Area) http://www.myspace.com/motionman 15-Kool Keith 'Trees' (New York) http://www.myspace.com/koolkeith 16-Baron Zen 'Turn Around' (PBW rmx) (Bay Area) http://www.myspace.com/baronzen 17-Captain Rapp 'I can't Stand It' (LA) http://www.westcoastpioneers.com/index.php?id=1307 18-Dismasters 'Smalltime Hustler' (New York) http://rebelbass.blogspot.com/2007/07/dismasters-and-then-some-sure-delight.html 19-DJ Muggs & Sick Jacken 'Unorthodox Blocks' (LA) http://www.myspace.com/muggsvsjacken 20-Word Burgular 'The Route' (canada) http://www.myspace.com/wordburglar 21-Paris 'One Gun' (Bay Area) http://www.myspace.com/guerrillaparis 22-Honey Cut 'Aluminum City' (Bay Area) http://www.myspace.com/honeycutmusic 23-Grime 'The Thrill is Gone' (Arizona) http://www.myspace.com/grimemusic 24-Kofy Brown 'Wanna Luv You' http:// www.myspace.com-kofybrown 25-Neomythic 'Red Clay' w/ ledisi & Rain and Seed http://www.isound.com/neomythic 25 Joints to get You Through the Day #4 (The Age of Cool has Begun) This week we decided to lace you up with some nice joints that personify the new era we have just enetred in this country. Out with the old and in with the new. There's alot to celebrate. Artists like Cleveland's Jahi, Oakland's Zion I, and Tim'm West, and Detroit's Illa J, the younger brother of the late J-Dilla all have new projects that are banging. We lace you up with a dope song from Paris off his new album Acid Reflex. This joints addresses the Black brown problem in America. Trust me yiou will not be disappointed. Warning this week is straight rewind material.. Yes folks the independent movement within Hip Hop is alive and quite well so lets carry on.. Also we broke this week's 25 Joints up into 2 parts thus making it easier to download.. 25 Joints Playlist #4 01-TM Juke w/ Alice Russell 'So Good' (Brighton, UK) http://www.myspace.com/tmjuke 02-J Boogie w/ Tim'm West 'Dirty' (Bay Area) http://www.myspace.com/dubtronicscience 03-Jennifer Johns 'Never Give Up' (Bay Area) http://www.myspace.com/jenniferjohns 04-Urban Ave 31 w/ Raheem Devaughn ' Still Going On' (Washington DC) http://www.citypaper.com/music/review.asp?rid=7507 05-Jahi 'The Word' (cleveland/ Bay Area) http://www.myspace.com/HOTBUTTEREDFLOWS 06-Zion I w/ brother Ali 'Caged Bird pt1' (Bay Area) http://www.zionicrew.com/ 07-Zion I 'In the Morning' (Bay Area) http://www.zionicrew.com/ 08-Zion I 'Take Over' (Bay Area) http://www.zionicrew.com/ 09-Bored Stiff 'Living Right' (Bay Area) http://www.myspace.com/boredstiffmusic 10-Kam w/ Akon 'The New Message' (LA) http://www.myspace.com/westcoastkam1 11-Charles Baron 'Hip Hop is the Most Beautiful' (NYC) http://council.nyc.gov/d42/html/members/home.shtml ------------------------------ End of Part 1 12-DJ Oye & Samos One ' The Word of the Hour' (Bay Area) 13-Illa J 'R U Listening' (Detroit) http://www.myspace.com/illajmusic 14-Motion Man 'w/ Mista Fab 'I Crack Tall Ones' (Bay Area) http://www.myspace.com/motionman 15-Kool Keith 'Trees' (New York) http://www.myspace.com/koolkeith 16-Baron Zen 'Turn Around' (PBW rmx) (Bay Area) http://www.myspace.com/baronzen 17-Captain Rapp 'I can't Stand It' (LA) http://www.westcoastpioneers.com/index.php?id=1307 18-Dismasters 'Smalltime Hustler' (New York) http://rebelbass.blogspot.com/2007/07/dismasters-and-then-some-sure-delight.html 19-DJ Muggs & Sick Jacken 'Unorthodox Blocks' (LA) http://www.myspace.com/muggsvsjacken 20-Word Burgular 'The Route' (canada) http://www.myspace.com/wordburglar 21-Paris 'One Gun' (Bay Area) http://www.myspace.com/guerrillaparis 22-Honey Cut 'Aluminum City' (Bay Area) http://www.myspace.com/honeycutmusic 23-Grime 'The Thrill is Gone' (Arizona) http://www.myspace.com/grimemusic 24-Kofy Brown 'Wanna Luv You' http:// www.myspace.com-kofybrown 25-Neomythic 'Red Clay' w/ ledisi & Rain and Seed http://www.isound.com/neomythic tag:odeo.com,2008-11-14,23620161 Fri, 14 Nov 2008 07:02:28 -0800 no Breakdown FM w/ Davey D davey d, breakdown fm, ,, 25 Joints #4, The Age of Cool is Here Hip Hop davey d breakdown fm hip hop and politics rap music Politics, , rap, hip Hop culture 25 Joints to Get U Through the Day Davey D's Hip Hop Corner http://odeo.com/episodes/23555831-Bun-B-Chamillionaire-Paul-Wall-H-Town-Allstars-Speak-Out-on-Obama The H Town Allstars have been pushing folks to do the right thing this election season as they along with thousands of Hip Hop artists attempt to turn Texas from a red state to a blue state.. With less then a week left, Bun B, Chamillionare, Paul Wall, Cory Mo and Trae have all come together to do a hard hitting song called Obama 08.. It's definitely inspiring and shows the true power of Hip Hop.. I'll let these brothers speak for themselves on this track.. The H Town Allstars have been pushing folks to do the right thing this election season as they along with thousands of Hip Hop artists attempt to turn Texas from a red state to a blue state.. With less then a week left, Bun B, Chamillionare, Paul Wall, Cory Mo and Trae have all come together to do a hard hitting song called Obama 08.. It's definitely inspiring and shows the true power of Hip Hop.. I'll let these brothers speak for themselves on this track.. The H Town Allstars have been pushing folks to do the right thing this election season as they along with thousands of Hip Hop artists attempt to turn Texas from a red state to a blue state.. With less then a week left, Bun B, Chamillionare, Paul Wall, Cory Mo and Trae have all come together to do a hard hitting song called Obama 08.. It's definitely inspiring and shows the true power of Hip Hop.. I'll let these brothers speak for themselves on this track.. tag:odeo.com,2008-10-31,23555831 Fri, 31 Oct 2008 06:34:42 -0700 no Breakdown FM w/ Davey D bun b, paul wall, ,, Cory Mo, H-Town Allstars, Obama 08, Chamillionaire,, Trae, Hip Hop davey d breakdown fm hip hop and politics rap music Politics, , rap, hip Hop culture 25 Joints to Get U Through the Day Davey D's Hip Hop Corner http://odeo.com/episodes/23530304-25-Joints-to-Get-U-Through-the-Day-Election-Special Thses are 25 Jams to help inspire you to go out and do your civic duty and cast your vote. This is a historic election Thses are 25 Jams to help inspire you to go out and do your civic duty and cast your vote. This is a historic election Thses are 25 Jams to help inspire you to go out and do your civic duty and cast your vote. This is a historic election tag:odeo.com,2008-10-25,23530304 Sat, 25 Oct 2008 09:21:13 -0700 no Breakdown FM w/ Davey D Hip Hop davey d breakdown fm hip hop and politics rap music Politics, , rap, hip Hop culture 25 Joints to Get U Through the Day Davey D's Hip Hop Corner http://odeo.com/episodes/23523856-Breakdown-FM-Horror-in-Paris-Texas Horror in Paris, Texas by Davey D By now most of us are familiar with the horrific story about James Byrd, a 49 year old Black man who was dragged to death on June 7th 1998 in Jasper, Texas. for those who don't remember here's how the story goes; 'On June 7, 1998, Byrd, 49, accepted a ride from three drunk men named Shawn Allen Berry, Lawrence Russell Brewer, and John William King. He had already known one of them. Instead of taking him home, the three men beat Byrd behind a convenience store, chained him by the ankles to their pickup truck, stripped the man naked, and dragged him for three miles. Although Lawrence Russell Brewer claimed that Byrd's throat had been slashed before he was dragged, forensic evidence suggests that Byrd had been attempting to keep his head up, and an autopsy suggested that Byrd was alive for much of the dragging and died after his right arm and head were severed when his body hit a culvert. His body had caught a sewage drain on the side of th... Horror in Paris, Texas by Davey D By now most of us are familiar with the horrific story about James Byrd, a 49 year old Black man who was dragged to death on June 7th 1998 in Jasper, Texas. for those who don't remember here's how the story goes; 'On June 7, 1998, Byrd, 49, accepted a ride from three drunk men named Shawn Allen Berry, Lawrence Russell Brewer, and John William King. He had already known one of them. Instead of taking him home, the three men beat Byrd behind a convenience store, chained him by the ankles to their pickup truck, stripped the man naked, and dragged him for three miles. Although Lawrence Russell Brewer claimed that Byrd's throat had been slashed before he was dragged, forensic evidence suggests that Byrd had been attempting to keep his head up, and an autopsy suggested that Byrd was alive for much of the dragging and died after his right arm and head were severed when his body hit a culvert. His body had caught a sewage drain on the side of the road resulting in Byrd's decapitation. [1]. King, Berry, and Brewer dumped their victim's mutilated remains in the town's black cemetery, and then went to a barbecue. A wrench inscribed with "Berry" was found within the area along with a lighter that had "Possum" written on it, which was King's prison nickname. [2]. The next morning, Byrd's limbs were scattered across a very little-used road. The police found 75 places littered with Byrd's remains. State law enforcement officials along with Jasper’s District Attorney Guy James Gray and Assistant Pat Hardy determined that since King and Brewer were well-known white supremacists, the murder was a hate crime, and decided to bring in the FBI less than 24 hours after the discovery of Byrd’s remains. ' It took along time for people to put their heads around this one and with the historic presidential run of Barack Obama, many have felt that such ugly, racially charged incidents were a thing of the past. Enter Paris, Texas. This sleepy town which is 100 miles north of Dalls came across many people's radar two years ago when a 14 year old Black girl named Shaquanda Cotton was sentenced to 7 years in jail for shoving a teacher's aid. The harsh sentence for a this first time offender sent shockwaves around the country and had many comparing her plight to the 6 kids who were facing life sentences for a school yard fight in Jena, Lousiana. After immense pressure, Cotton was eventually freed, but now Paris is on the map for another incident. Last month around the time that Hurricane Ike was ravaging the southern part of Texas, 24 year old Brandon McClelland was with two white friends when a fight broke out. The ened resuklt was him being dragged to death at the back of a pick up. The carnage from his death was described as something worse than what happened to James Byrd. On our recent trip to the Lone Star state we sat down Jesse Muhammad who is a writer for the Final Call newspaper. jesse was the first to blow the whistle on Jena and is now one of the first to blow the whistle on this latest incident. He updated us on the situation surrounding the Jena 6. He talked about how Mychael Bell was in a foster home and his parents have to pay child support even though he is 19 years old. Apparently as part of a plea bargain, Bell was taken away from his parents, put in a foster home and folks made to pay. Please note rthere is no problems or beef between bell and his family. This sounds like the judges way of getting back at the family for all the Jena 6 protests. After being updated, jesse broke down the story behind the dragging death of Brandon McClelland. He talked about how Paris, authorities refusesd to classify his death as hate crime and how the parents were pressured to bury their son before they were ready. According to the reportsthe police wanted to have McClelland in the ground before any federal investigation could take place on his murder. Jesse also explained the history of Paris, Texas. Apparently this was a town that was notorious for hanging Blacks during the 50-60s at the height of the Civil Rights era. Jesse concluded the interview by noting what is currently going on to bring justice to this situation. The two people accused of killing McClean have been caught, but the real crime is the government cover up.. Here's Jesse' latest article; Activists demand hate crime probe into Black man’s horrific dragging death Dragging victim Brandon McClelland Photo courtesy, the McClelland family PARIS, Texas (FinalCall.com) - When the body of a 24-year-old Black man in Paris, Texas was discovered in the middle of a busy road, law enforcement declared the case a hit and run by an unidentified driver. Now this small racially-divided town’s worst fears are brewing, with evidence pointing towards two White men who picked up Brandon Clelland in their Dodge truck before he was found mutilated and dismembered in September. Forensics performed by the Texas Rangers found blood from Mr. McClelland and other DNA evidence on the undercarriage of the truck which has the victim’s family calling the death a “Jasper-style” lynching. The term is a reference to the murder of a Black man in Jasper, Texas in 1998. “The tied my son to that truck and drugged him until his body parts were detached,” said Jacqueline McClelland, the victim’s mother in an interview with The Final Call. “His body was so destroyed that it could not even be embalmed by the funeral home. This is a hate crime. I don’t want the death penalty for these killers because that would be too quick. I want them to suffer for life in jail without parole since I will never have my son back.” The family of dragging victim Brandon McClelland wants the case to be declared a hate crime. Photos: Jesse Muhammad The Lamar County District Attorney has decided race is not a factor in the death of Mr. McClelland because he was friends with alleged assailants Shannon Finley and Charles Ryan Crostley. Both men are 27-years-old. Angry family members and community activists, however, are demanding a thorough investigation into a possible hate crime they say parallels the lynching of James Byrd Jr., in Jasper, Texas, which is several hours south of Paris. In 1998, Mr. Byrd was strapped to a pickup truck and dragged to death by three White supremacists eventually convicted of murder. The case spurred massive protests and drew international outcry Paris authorities are trying to stunt but may have a hard time avoiding. According to a police report, Mr. McClelland was walking in front of the pickup a little after 4 a.m. on Sept. 16 when Mr. Finley and Mr. Crostley allegedly ran him down and dragged him up and down a Lamar County road until his disfigured body popped out from beneath the chassis. “I don’t see how it was racial, being as how they were good friends,” said Stacy McNeal to the local press. He is the Texas Ranger who is leading the investigation. “This was not a hit and run. They (Finley’s family) hid the truck and even tried to wash the blood off. The police didn’t even tape off the crime scene and some of my son’s body parts were still lying out there,” said Ms. McClelland, as she wiped away tears. “If that would have been a White person killed they would have handled this immediately. This is just like Jasper,” she said. Ms. McClelland added that her family was forced to have the funeral quickly due to pressure applied to the funeral home director. The family wanted to delay the funeral to allow for more investigation, she said. “He (the funeral director) was told by the police to hurry up and put the body in the ground because they didn’t want any trouble coming to this town,” said Ms. McClelland. “They took the life of my only son.” “I was awakened by our dog barking around 4:25 a.m. but I couldn’t see what occurred because our camper trailer was blocking my view from my back porch. I wish I could have seen more,” said Bobbi Baker. Ms. Baker, who is White, lives with her husband and son a few feet from the crime scene. “We think this is horrible,” said Jim Baker, who added that eight law enforcement officers live nearby so “things like this hardly happen over here and this was sad.” Scene of the crime where the dragging death took place in Lamar County. Mr. Crostley was arrested and is being held in the Lamar County Jail with a bail exceeding $500,000. Mr. Finley has waived his right to extradition from Wichita, Kan., where he was arrested. Both men are charged with murder and tampering with evidence. Suspects linked to manslaughter conviction In 2003, Lamar County D.A. Gary Young served as Mr. Finley’s court-appointed defense attorney when Mr. Finley pleaded guilty to manslaughter for shooting a friend to death. The victim in the Finley manslaughter case was White and Mr. Finely told police he was sitting in a truck with his friend when two Black men tried to rob them. Mr. Finley said he fired at the robbers but accidentally shot his friend. An autopsy determined the victim suffered three gunshot wounds to the head, but the district attorney at the time accepted Mr. Finley’s story that the shooting was an accident. He was offered a plea bargain on a reduced manslaughter charge and eventually served a little over a year of a four-year prison sentence. The alleged robbers were never found. Mr. McClelland falsely testified before a grand jury that Mr. Finley was with him at the time of the shooting. For lying under oath, Mr. McClelland was convicted of aggravated perjury and served over two years in prison. Grassroots groups on the ground Members of the New Black Panther Party, Houston Millions More Movement and the Nation of Islam conducted a fact finding mission in Paris on Oct. 5 to comfort the grieving family, interview witnesses and plan a massive town hall meeting at the end of the month. “We want justice for this family and we want these two criminals prosecuted to the fullness of the law,” said Krystal Muhammad of the New Black Panther Party. “We will be monitoring this case closely.” New Black Panther Party members met with District Attorney Young Oct. 6 and held a press conference downtown. “We are asking for an outside agency to come in and ensure that justice is served,” said party member Derrick Brown. “This is a hate crime,” said Paris activist Brenda Cherry to The Final Call. She has been working with the McClelland family. “This is just like Jasper all over again.” “This killing does not surprise me and it bears witness to the racism that still exists in Paris and other towns,” Creola Cotton told The Final Call. Ms. Cotton knows firsthand about Paris’ racial disparities. Last year her then 14-year-old Black daughter, Shaquanda Cotton, was sentenced by a local judge to up to seven years in detention for shoving a hall monitor at her high school. Just three months earlier, the same judge sentenced a 14-year-old White girl to probation after convicting her of torching her family’s house. The case drew national attention and resulted in Shaquanda’s early release. “Recently after nooses started popping up everywhere, the Honorable Minister Louis Farrakhan warned us that these type of hate filled activities would increase,” said Deric Muhammad of the Millions More Movement, who visited the victim’s family and the crime scene. “That crime scene looked like the aftermath of a bloody lynching. If this is not a hate crime, I don’t know what is.” Related links: Have things changed 10 years after Texas lynching? (FCN, 06-19-2008) Still searching for justice (FCN, 12-07-1999) Horror in Paris, Texas by Davey D By now most of us are familiar with the horrific story about James Byrd, a 49 year old Black man who was dragged to death on June 7th 1998 in Jasper, Texas. for those who don't remember here's how the story goes; 'On June 7, 1998, Byrd, 49, accepted a ride from three drunk men named Shawn Allen Berry, Lawrence Russell Brewer, and John William King. He had already known one of them. Instead of taking him home, the three men beat Byrd behind a convenience store, chained him by the ankles to their pickup truck, stripped the man naked, and dragged him for three miles. Although Lawrence Russell Brewer claimed that Byrd's throat had been slashed before he was dragged, forensic evidence suggests that Byrd had been attempting to keep his head up, and an autopsy suggested that Byrd was alive for much of the dragging and died after his right arm and head were severed when his body hit a culvert. His body had caught a sewage drain on the side of the road resulting in Byrd's decapitation. [1]. King, Berry, and Brewer dumped their victim's mutilated remains in the town's black cemetery, and then went to a barbecue. A wrench inscribed with "Berry" was found within the area along with a lighter that had "Possum" written on it, which was King's prison nickname. [2]. The next morning, Byrd's limbs were scattered across a very little-used road. The police found 75 places littered with Byrd's remains. State law enforcement officials along with Jasper’s District Attorney Guy James Gray and Assistant Pat Hardy determined that since King and Brewer were well-known white supremacists, the murder was a hate crime, and decided to bring in the FBI less than 24 hours after the discovery of Byrd’s remains. ' It took along time for people to put their heads around this one and with the historic presidential run of Barack Obama, many have felt that such ugly, racially charged incidents were a thing of the past. Enter Paris, Texas. This sleepy town which is 100 miles north of Dalls came across many people's radar two years ago when a 14 year old Black girl named Shaquanda Cotton was sentenced to 7 years in jail for shoving a teacher's aid. The harsh sentence for a this first time offender sent shockwaves around the country and had many comparing her plight to the 6 kids who were facing life sentences for a school yard fight in Jena, Lousiana. After immense pressure, Cotton was eventually freed, but now Paris is on the map for another incident. Last month around the time that Hurricane Ike was ravaging the southern part of Texas, 24 year old Brandon McClelland was with two white friends when a fight broke out. The ened resuklt was him being dragged to death at the back of a pick up. The carnage from his death was described as something worse than what happened to James Byrd. On our recent trip to the Lone Star state we sat down Jesse Muhammad who is a writer for the Final Call newspaper. jesse was the first to blow the whistle on Jena and is now one of the first to blow the whistle on this latest incident. He updated us on the situation surrounding the Jena 6. He talked about how Mychael Bell was in a foster home and his parents have to pay child support even though he is 19 years old. Apparently as part of a plea bargain, Bell was taken away from his parents, put in a foster home and folks made to pay. Please note rthere is no problems or beef between bell and his family. This sounds like the judges way of getting back at the family for all the Jena 6 protests. After being updated, jesse broke down the story behind the dragging death of Brandon McClelland. He talked about how Paris, authorities refusesd to classify his death as hate crime and how the parents were pressured to bury their son before they were ready. According to the reportsthe police wanted to have McClelland in the ground before any federal investigation could take place on his murder. Jesse also explained the history of Paris, Texas. Apparently this was a town that was notorious for hanging Blacks during the 50-60s at the height of the Civil Rights era. Jesse concluded the interview by noting what is currently going on to bring justice to this situation. The two people accused of killing McClean have been caught, but the real crime is the government cover up.. Here's Jesse' latest article; Activists demand hate crime probe into Black man’s horrific dragging death Dragging victim Brandon McClelland Photo courtesy, the McClelland family PARIS, Texas (FinalCall.com) - When the body of a 24-year-old Black man in Paris, Texas was discovered in the middle of a busy road, law enforcement declared the case a hit and run by an unidentified driver. Now this small racially-divided town’s worst fears are brewing, with evidence pointing towards two White men who picked up Brandon Clelland in their Dodge truck before he was found mutilated and dismembered in September. Forensics performed by the Texas Rangers found blood from Mr. McClelland and other DNA evidence on the undercarriage of the truck which has the victim’s family calling the death a “Jasper-style” lynching. The term is a reference to the murder of a Black man in Jasper, Texas in 1998. “The tied my son to that truck and drugged him until his body parts were detached,” said Jacqueline McClelland, the victim’s mother in an interview with The Final Call. “His body was so destroyed that it could not even be embalmed by the funeral home. This is a hate crime. I don’t want the death penalty for these killers because that would be too quick. I want them to suffer for life in jail without parole since I will never have my son back.” The family of dragging victim Brandon McClelland wants the case to be declared a hate crime. Photos: Jesse Muhammad The Lamar County District Attorney has decided race is not a factor in the death of Mr. McClelland because he was friends with alleged assailants Shannon Finley and Charles Ryan Crostley. Both men are 27-years-old. Angry family members and community activists, however, are demanding a thorough investigation into a possible hate crime they say parallels the lynching of James Byrd Jr., in Jasper, Texas, which is several hours south of Paris. In 1998, Mr. Byrd was strapped to a pickup truck and dragged to death by three White supremacists eventually convicted of murder. The case spurred massive protests and drew international outcry Paris authorities are trying to stunt but may have a hard time avoiding. According to a police report, Mr. McClelland was walking in front of the pickup a little after 4 a.m. on Sept. 16 when Mr. Finley and Mr. Crostley allegedly ran him down and dragged him up and down a Lamar County road until his disfigured body popped out from beneath the chassis. “I don’t see how it was racial, being as how they were good friends,” said Stacy McNeal to the local press. He is the Texas Ranger who is leading the investigation. “This was not a hit and run. They (Finley’s family) hid the truck and even tried to wash the blood off. The police didn’t even tape off the crime scene and some of my son’s body parts were still lying out there,” said Ms. McClelland, as she wiped away tears. “If that would have been a White person killed they would have handled this immediately. This is just like Jasper,” she said. Ms. McClelland added that her family was forced to have the funeral quickly due to pressure applied to the funeral home director. The family wanted to delay the funeral to allow for more investigation, she said. “He (the funeral director) was told by the police to hurry up and put the body in the ground because they didn’t want any trouble coming to this town,” said Ms. McClelland. “They took the life of my only son.” “I was awakened by our dog barking around 4:25 a.m. but I couldn’t see what occurred because our camper trailer was blocking my view from my back porch. I wish I could have seen more,” said Bobbi Baker. Ms. Baker, who is White, lives with her husband and son a few feet from the crime scene. “We think this is horrible,” said Jim Baker, who added that eight law enforcement officers live nearby so “things like this hardly happen over here and this was sad.” Scene of the crime where the dragging death took place in Lamar County. Mr. Crostley was arrested and is being held in the Lamar County Jail with a bail exceeding $500,000. Mr. Finley has waived his right to extradition from Wichita, Kan., where he was arrested. Both men are charged with murder and tampering with evidence. Suspects linked to manslaughter conviction In 2003, Lamar County D.A. Gary Young served as Mr. Finley’s court-appointed defense attorney when Mr. Finley pleaded guilty to manslaughter for shooting a friend to death. The victim in the Finley manslaughter case was White and Mr. Finely told police he was sitting in a truck with his friend when two Black men tried to rob them. Mr. Finley said he fired at the robbers but accidentally shot his friend. An autopsy determined the victim suffered three gunshot wounds to the head, but the district attorney at the time accepted Mr. Finley’s story that the shooting was an accident. He was offered a plea bargain on a reduced manslaughter charge and eventually served a little over a year of a four-year prison sentence. The alleged robbers were never found. Mr. McClelland falsely testified before a grand jury that Mr. Finley was with him at the time of the shooting. For lying under oath, Mr. McClelland was convicted of aggravated perjury and served over two years in prison. Grassroots groups on the ground Members of the New Black Panther Party, Houston Millions More Movement and the Nation of Islam conducted a fact finding mission in Paris on Oct. 5 to comfort the grieving family, interview witnesses and plan a massive town hall meeting at the end of the month. “We want justice for this family and we want these two criminals prosecuted to the fullness of the law,” said Krystal Muhammad of the New Black Panther Party. “We will be monitoring this case closely.” New Black Panther Party members met with District Attorney Young Oct. 6 and held a press conference downtown. “We are asking for an outside agency to come in and ensure that justice is served,” said party member Derrick Brown. “This is a hate crime,” said Paris activist Brenda Cherry to The Final Call. She has been working with the McClelland family. “This is just like Jasper all over again.” “This killing does not surprise me and it bears witness to the racism that still exists in Paris and other towns,” Creola Cotton told The Final Call. Ms. Cotton knows firsthand about Paris’ racial disparities. Last year her then 14-year-old Black daughter, Shaquanda Cotton, was sentenced by a local judge to up to seven years in detention for shoving a hall monitor at her high school. Just three months earlier, the same judge sentenced a 14-year-old White girl to probation after convicting her of torching her family’s house. The case drew national attention and resulted in Shaquanda’s early release. “Recently after nooses started popping up everywhere, the Honorable Minister Louis Farrakhan warned us that these type of hate filled activities would increase,” said Deric Muhammad of the Millions More Movement, who visited the victim’s family and the crime scene. “That crime scene looked like the aftermath of a bloody lynching. If this is not a hate crime, I don’t know what is.” Related links: Have things changed 10 years after Texas lynching? (FCN, 06-19-2008) Still searching for justice (FCN, 12-07-1999) tag:odeo.com,2008-10-23,23523856 Thu, 23 Oct 2008 19:12:38 -0700 no Breakdown FM w/ Davey D ,, Paris, Texas, jesse Muhammad, dragging death, Brandon McClelland Hip Hop davey d breakdown fm hip hop and politics rap music Politics, , rap, hip Hop culture 25 Joints to Get U Through the Day Davey D's Hip Hop Corner http://odeo.com/episodes/23494150-25-Joints-to-Get-U-Through-the-Day-3 25 Joints to Get U Through the Day #3 The Diversity, The Soul-The Wisdom By Davey D On this episode of 25 Joints we wanted to show not only the diversity but the soulfulness within Hip Hop. So many people think that Hip Hop is only hard-boom bap type beats and nothing else. And while the boom and bap is dope, so is the soulful side of the music. What I particualary like is the fact that cats can drop insightful and even revalutionary messages while keeping things melodic. Stand out cuts for me this week include new music from Truth Universal who holds it down in the Big Easy. Dude comes with some firey lyrics, has a booming voice but can dig deep into his soul.. His song 'Gotta Luv' bears me out. Soul Vibrations the new album from San Francisco dj/producer J-Boogie is incredible. Cuts like 'Together' featuring Oakland songstress Jennifer Johns and 'For Your Love' featuring Zumi of Zion I make you fall in love with Hip Hop all over again. We went digging in the cra... 25 Joints to Get U Through the Day #3 The Diversity, The Soul-The Wisdom By Davey D On this episode of 25 Joints we wanted to show not only the diversity but the soulfulness within Hip Hop. So many people think that Hip Hop is only hard-boom bap type beats and nothing else. And while the boom and bap is dope, so is the soulful side of the music. What I particualary like is the fact that cats can drop insightful and even revalutionary messages while keeping things melodic. Stand out cuts for me this week include new music from Truth Universal who holds it down in the Big Easy. Dude comes with some firey lyrics, has a booming voice but can dig deep into his soul.. His song 'Gotta Luv' bears me out. Soul Vibrations the new album from San Francisco dj/producer J-Boogie is incredible. Cuts like 'Together' featuring Oakland songstress Jennifer Johns and 'For Your Love' featuring Zumi of Zion I make you fall in love with Hip Hop all over again. We went digging in the crates and pulled out some blasts from the past in the form of Midnight Voices featuring Muhammad Bilal from MTV's 'Real World SF' and his partner spoken word/playwright Will Power. We also rocked Tech 9ine's heartfelt song 'Rain' where he has his kids rapping. They do a damn good job.. we also rock Clever jeff who uses the name of his singing alter ego Lloyd Jones and comes across sounding like Al Green. Lastly we found an old Holy Hip Hop cut from Marky J. The cut is called 'Right Revolution'. A few more folks to check for are Indian Bambaataa. His song 'Broken promises' is nice as he drops a Native American perspective on Hip Hop and life in his neck of the woods. Ras Ceylon teams up with Intelligent Hoodlum aka Tragedy and shows us some East-West Coast unity on the song 'Damage' as they drop some political gems on social issues impacting the hood. Its off the new album 'Scientific Non-Fiction' which is masterpiece. We also have straight outta Seattle a trio of women who rep pretty hard on the song ' Life'. Its off the album put out by DJ B-Girl Chillz and features vocals from Laura 'Piece' Kelly and Toni Hill. lastly we have some cool remixes to check including J-Dilla Meets Malcolm X by yours truly, Public Enemy Shut 'Em Down by the Functionist and Paris' escape From babylon (the Stokley Carmichael rmx) 01-KRS-One 'Hip Hop Has Yet to Speak' 02-Midnight Voices-'Heaven' 03-Mark J 'Right Revolution' 04-Indian Bambaataa 'Broken Promises' 05-J-Dilla 'J-Dilla Meets Malcolm X' (Anti American Grafitti) 06-Paris 'Escape From Babylon' (Stokley Carmichael remix) 07-Jazzy Jeff w/ Raheem DeVaughn 'My People' 08-J-Boogie w/ Zion I 'For Your Love' 09-Jessica Celious 'Doors' 10-Forgotten Sol 'The Stink' 11-Divine Styler 'Word Power' 12-Marco Polo w/ Masta Ace 'Nostalgia' 13-J-Boogie w/ Jennifer Johns 'Together' 14-DJ B-Girl w/ Laura 'Piece' Kelly & Toni Hill 15-Goapele 'It takes More' 16-Ras Ceylon w/ Tragedy 'Damage' 17-Public Enemy 'Shut 'Em Down' (Functionist rmx) 18-Tech 9ine 'The Rain Welcome Back' 19-Dahlak 'Rainbow on My Ceiling' 20-Tragedy Khadefy w/ Iman Thug 'I'd Rather Hustle' 21-Lloyd Jones 'Shining Star' 22-Laurena 'Keep Your Head Up' 23-Kellee Maize 'Hawk' 24-Truth Universal 'Gotta Luv' 25-Rico Pabon 'b4 My Time's Up' 25 Joints to Get U Through the Day #3 The Diversity, The Soul-The Wisdom By Davey D On this episode of 25 Joints we wanted to show not only the diversity but the soulfulness within Hip Hop. So many people think that Hip Hop is only hard-boom bap type beats and nothing else. And while the boom and bap is dope, so is the soulful side of the music. What I particualary like is the fact that cats can drop insightful and even revalutionary messages while keeping things melodic. Stand out cuts for me this week include new music from Truth Universal who holds it down in the Big Easy. Dude comes with some firey lyrics, has a booming voice but can dig deep into his soul.. His song 'Gotta Luv' bears me out. Soul Vibrations the new album from San Francisco dj/producer J-Boogie is incredible. Cuts like 'Together' featuring Oakland songstress Jennifer Johns and 'For Your Love' featuring Zumi of Zion I make you fall in love with Hip Hop all over again. We went digging in the crates and pulled out some blasts from the past in the form of Midnight Voices featuring Muhammad Bilal from MTV's 'Real World SF' and his partner spoken word/playwright Will Power. We also rocked Tech 9ine's heartfelt song 'Rain' where he has his kids rapping. They do a damn good job.. we also rock Clever jeff who uses the name of his singing alter ego Lloyd Jones and comes across sounding like Al Green. Lastly we found an old Holy Hip Hop cut from Marky J. The cut is called 'Right Revolution'. A few more folks to check for are Indian Bambaataa. His song 'Broken promises' is nice as he drops a Native American perspective on Hip Hop and life in his neck of the woods. Ras Ceylon teams up with Intelligent Hoodlum aka Tragedy and shows us some East-West Coast unity on the song 'Damage' as they drop some political gems on social issues impacting the hood. Its off the new album 'Scientific Non-Fiction' which is masterpiece. We also have straight outta Seattle a trio of women who rep pretty hard on the song ' Life'. Its off the album put out by DJ B-Girl Chillz and features vocals from Laura 'Piece' Kelly and Toni Hill. lastly we have some cool remixes to check including J-Dilla Meets Malcolm X by yours truly, Public Enemy Shut 'Em Down by the Functionist and Paris' escape From babylon (the Stokley Carmichael rmx) 01-KRS-One 'Hip Hop Has Yet to Speak' 02-Midnight Voices-'Heaven' 03-Mark J 'Right Revolution' 04-Indian Bambaataa 'Broken Promises' 05-J-Dilla 'J-Dilla Meets Malcolm X' (Anti American Grafitti) 06-Paris 'Escape From Babylon' (Stokley Carmichael remix) 07-Jazzy Jeff w/ Raheem DeVaughn 'My People' 08-J-Boogie w/ Zion I 'For Your Love' 09-Jessica Celious 'Doors' 10-Forgotten Sol 'The Stink' 11-Divine Styler 'Word Power' 12-Marco Polo w/ Masta Ace 'Nostalgia' 13-J-Boogie w/ Jennifer Johns 'Together' 14-DJ B-Girl w/ Laura 'Piece' Kelly & Toni Hill 15-Goapele 'It takes More' 16-Ras Ceylon w/ Tragedy 'Damage' 17-Public Enemy 'Shut 'Em Down' (Functionist rmx) 18-Tech 9ine 'The Rain Welcome Back' 19-Dahlak 'Rainbow on My Ceiling' 20-Tragedy Khadefy w/ Iman Thug 'I'd Rather Hustle' 21-Lloyd Jones 'Shining Star' 22-Laurena 'Keep Your Head Up' 23-Kellee Maize 'Hawk' 24-Truth Universal 'Gotta Luv' 25-Rico Pabon 'b4 My Time's Up' tag:odeo.com,2008-10-16,23494150 Thu, 16 Oct 2008 09:15:03 -0700 no Breakdown FM w/ Davey D breakdown fm, ,, 25 Joints to get you Through the Day, Ras Ceylon Hip Hop davey d breakdown fm hip hop and politics rap music Politics, , rap, hip Hop culture 25 Joints to Get U Through the Day Davey D's Hip Hop Corner http://odeo.com/episodes/23480832-An-Open-letter-to-Barack-Obama-from-Rebel-Diaz Bronx/Chicago based Hip Hop artists Rebel Diaz decided to drop a message to Obama about their concerns.. It comes on the heels of the bail out and their response song 'A Trillion'.... Hollar back let us know what you think.. Bronx/Chicago based Hip Hop artists Rebel Diaz decided to drop a message to Obama about their concerns.. It comes on the heels of the bail out and their response song 'A Trillion'.... Hollar back let us know what you think.. Bronx/Chicago based Hip Hop artists Rebel Diaz decided to drop a message to Obama about their concerns.. It comes on the heels of the bail out and their response song 'A Trillion'.... Hollar back let us know what you think.. tag:odeo.com,2008-10-13,23480832 Mon, 13 Oct 2008 09:58:46 -0700 no Breakdown FM w/ Davey D ,, Rebel Diaz, open letter to Obama Hip Hop davey d breakdown fm hip hop and politics rap music Politics, , rap, hip Hop culture 25 Joints to Get U Through the Day Davey D's Hip Hop Corner http://odeo.com/episodes/23471518-25-Joints-to-get-U-Through-the-Day-2 We're back with the second installment of 25 Joints to get you through the day. This week in addition to digging deep into the underground, we celebrate the lyrical prowess of Hispanic/Latin emcees. Check for cuts by Apakalips out of San Jose, 2 Mex, Filthee Immigrants and Tha Mexicanz out of LA, Rebel Diaz, out of the Boogie Down Bronx, Immortal technique repping Harlem, Rico Pabon (richmond, cali), Maria Isa holding it down in the twin cities which she calls Sota Rico and The Welfare Poets out of NY just to name a few.. We keep the consciousness stimulated by dropping gems from Malcolm X, H Rap Brown, Immortal Technique, Minister Farrakhan, malik Shabbazz, and Green Party VP candidate Rosa Clemente. We end things off with a new song off the 14 song LP called 'Wake Yo Game Up' which focuses on voting. Check out D'Labrie's new jam 'Vote Why' .. next week will be dropping more jams from that album..We will also be dropping a new joint from our homegirl Mystic In the meantim... We're back with the second installment of 25 Joints to get you through the day. This week in addition to digging deep into the underground, we celebrate the lyrical prowess of Hispanic/Latin emcees. Check for cuts by Apakalips out of San Jose, 2 Mex, Filthee Immigrants and Tha Mexicanz out of LA, Rebel Diaz, out of the Boogie Down Bronx, Immortal technique repping Harlem, Rico Pabon (richmond, cali), Maria Isa holding it down in the twin cities which she calls Sota Rico and The Welfare Poets out of NY just to name a few.. We keep the consciousness stimulated by dropping gems from Malcolm X, H Rap Brown, Immortal Technique, Minister Farrakhan, malik Shabbazz, and Green Party VP candidate Rosa Clemente. We end things off with a new song off the 14 song LP called 'Wake Yo Game Up' which focuses on voting. Check out D'Labrie's new jam 'Vote Why' .. next week will be dropping more jams from that album..We will also be dropping a new joint from our homegirl Mystic In the meantime enjoy this week's Breakdown FM show-'25 Joints to get you Through the Day' 1-Malcolm X (excerpt from the Ballot or the Bullet 2-Apakalips 35000 (san jose) 3-2 Mex Graffitti King' (LA) 4-Tha Mexicanz 'Confessions' (LA) 5-Rebel Diaz 'Trillion' (bronx) 6-Fulantino w/(Rosa Clemente) (bronx) 7-Immortal Technique-Thats What It Is (harlem) 8-Maria Isa w/ I self Devine-'Ese Diablo' 9-Welfare Poets-Rhyme for Reason' 10-Amir Suilliman- 'I Love You' (oakland) 11-Jahi 'this Side' (Cleveland/Oakland) 12-Minister Farrakhan-Stewarts of the People' w/ Copperpot instrumental 13-H rap brown -the Role of Entertainers' 14-7L & Esoteric 'Way of the Gun' (Boston) 15-Conscious Daughters w/ Mystic 'Woman's World' (oakland) 16-Rha Goddess 'Immaculate Conception' (bronx) 17-Filthy Immigrants 'Liberta' (LA) 18-Ak-9ine 'let My Nine Ring' (san Jose) 19-Pep Love 'What's relief' (oakland) 20-Malik Shabbazz 'Free All Political Prisoners' 21-Motion man 'I Need a Vacation' (fremont) 22-T-kash 'Made in America' (Oakland) 23-D'Labrie 'Vote Why' (oakland) 24-Rico Pabon 'My People' (richmond) 25-Ashkon 'Freedom' (oakland) We're back with the second installment of 25 Joints to get you through the day. This week in addition to digging deep into the underground, we celebrate the lyrical prowess of Hispanic/Latin emcees. Check for cuts by Apakalips out of San Jose, 2 Mex, Filthee Immigrants and Tha Mexicanz out of LA, Rebel Diaz, out of the Boogie Down Bronx, Immortal technique repping Harlem, Rico Pabon (richmond, cali), Maria Isa holding it down in the twin cities which she calls Sota Rico and The Welfare Poets out of NY just to name a few.. We keep the consciousness stimulated by dropping gems from Malcolm X, H Rap Brown, Immortal Technique, Minister Farrakhan, malik Shabbazz, and Green Party VP candidate Rosa Clemente. We end things off with a new song off the 14 song LP called 'Wake Yo Game Up' which focuses on voting. Check out D'Labrie's new jam 'Vote Why' .. next week will be dropping more jams from that album..We will also be dropping a new joint from our homegirl Mystic In the meantime enjoy this week's Breakdown FM show-'25 Joints to get you Through the Day' 1-Malcolm X (excerpt from the Ballot or the Bullet 2-Apakalips 35000 (san jose) 3-2 Mex Graffitti King' (LA) 4-Tha Mexicanz 'Confessions' (LA) 5-Rebel Diaz 'Trillion' (bronx) 6-Fulantino w/(Rosa Clemente) (bronx) 7-Immortal Technique-Thats What It Is (harlem) 8-Maria Isa w/ I self Devine-'Ese Diablo' 9-Welfare Poets-Rhyme for Reason' 10-Amir Suilliman- 'I Love You' (oakland) 11-Jahi 'this Side' (Cleveland/Oakland) 12-Minister Farrakhan-Stewarts of the People' w/ Copperpot instrumental 13-H rap brown -the Role of Entertainers' 14-7L & Esoteric 'Way of the Gun' (Boston) 15-Conscious Daughters w/ Mystic 'Woman's World' (oakland) 16-Rha Goddess 'Immaculate Conception' (bronx) 17-Filthy Immigrants 'Liberta' (LA) 18-Ak-9ine 'let My Nine Ring' (san Jose) 19-Pep Love 'What's relief' (oakland) 20-Malik Shabbazz 'Free All Political Prisoners' 21-Motion man 'I Need a Vacation' (fremont) 22-T-kash 'Made in America' (Oakland) 23-D'Labrie 'Vote Why' (oakland) 24-Rico Pabon 'My People' (richmond) 25-Ashkon 'Freedom' (oakland) tag:odeo.com,2008-10-10,23471518 Fri, 10 Oct 2008 08:13:57 -0700 no Breakdown FM w/ Davey D breakdown fm, ,, 25 Joints, latin rappers, latin emcees Hip Hop davey d breakdown fm hip hop and politics rap music Politics, , rap, hip Hop culture 25 Joints to Get U Through the Day Davey D's Hip Hop Corner http://odeo.com/episodes/23464134-Interview-w-Apakalips Born in Atzlan-Respect the Lyrical Prowess of Apakalips by Davey D When we talk about Bay Area Hip Hop we often focus on what is happening in Oakland which is considered Ground Zero. It is in 'Tha Town', that we find the likes of Too Short, Digital Underground, Keak da Sneak, Hiero, Blackalicious, Del tha Funkee Homosapien, Saafir, Zion I, Mista FAB and so many more. After Oakland, the spotlight usually turns to neighboring San Francisco which is home to Bay Area legends like San Quinn, Rappin' 4tay, Paris, Michael Franti, DJ Q-Bert, DJ Apollo and in recent days artists like Big Rich. Sadly many overlook San Jose which is actually the largest city in the Bay Area and the epic center to high tech Silicon Valley. Perhaps its because San Jose is 45 minutes away from Frisco and Oakland which are just minutes apart or perhaps its because companies like Apple, Google, Oracle and other high tech giants dominate the news and overshadow SJ hip Hop. Whatever the case, make no... Born in Atzlan-Respect the Lyrical Prowess of Apakalips by Davey D When we talk about Bay Area Hip Hop we often focus on what is happening in Oakland which is considered Ground Zero. It is in 'Tha Town', that we find the likes of Too Short, Digital Underground, Keak da Sneak, Hiero, Blackalicious, Del tha Funkee Homosapien, Saafir, Zion I, Mista FAB and so many more. After Oakland, the spotlight usually turns to neighboring San Francisco which is home to Bay Area legends like San Quinn, Rappin' 4tay, Paris, Michael Franti, DJ Q-Bert, DJ Apollo and in recent days artists like Big Rich. Sadly many overlook San Jose which is actually the largest city in the Bay Area and the epic center to high tech Silicon Valley. Perhaps its because San Jose is 45 minutes away from Frisco and Oakland which are just minutes apart or perhaps its because companies like Apple, Google, Oracle and other high tech giants dominate the news and overshadow SJ hip Hop. Whatever the case, make no mistake San Jose and the South Bay region has had major impact. San Jose and the South Bay is or has been home to some notable folks who we all know and love. DJ King Tech of the Wake Up Show, producer Fredwreck, producer Kutmasta Kurt, DJ Peanut Butter Wolf and his Stones Throwrecord label started out of San Jose. DJ Kevvy Kev who is headed to his 25th year on the air, pioneering graph writer Scape One, female dance pioneer Aiko, Grand Diva Kim Collete, prolific writer Adisa Banjoko, Hip Hop Congress president Shamako Noble are some other names that also come to mind when we talk about folks who put the SJ and the South Bay on the map. Anyone from this part of town recalls the legendary b-boy battles that were routinely held at the Hank Lopez Center with the full support and cooperation of the city which was step up from San Francisco and Oakland. This is the conversation we had with Apakalips a long time fixture in the San Jose rap scene who just released his masterpiece of a solo album called 'The Otherside' Originally from Southern Cali, this community activist/ school teacher started out around 2002 with a group called Tributairies . They were best known for blowing up the Iguanas Cafe in downtown San Jose where they sparked off Lyrical Discipline. This was a weekly Friday night gathering which attracted emcees from all over the South Bay who would come through and test their skills. It was done in the same vein as the Lyricist Lounge in NY, the Good Life in LA or the now legendary underground parties and freestyles sessions at 4001 Jackson street in Oakland put together by Mystik Journeymen and the Living Legends crew. Apakalips later went on to join the Universal Zulu Nation and eventually became the president of the Gateway chapter and quickly made it one of the more active chapters in the country. Apakalips would routinely hold unity meetings as he'd gather the heads of key Hip Hop and community organizations and tastemakers in the San Jose community to find common ground and to collectively work on projects impacting us all. He was tapping into the fact that San Jose had some of the pro-active heads who have some well heeled Hip Hop organizations around that have done incredible work. Shout outs to Hip Hop Congress, D-Bug, MACLA, Funk lab and Miese to name a few. During our interview we talked about the release of his new album 'The Other Side'. It has been critically acclaimed and for many its a throwback to a date and time where people allowed their creativity to roam completely free without fear of violating some sort of record company politics or copyright laws. The Otherside has unexpected samples that give this an album your traditional boom bap sound on one track and a Latin tinged sound on another. Still on other songs you will hear the influences of drum and bass. No two songs are alike, yet the album has a consistent theme in terms of being gritty and lyrically sound. The 'Otherside' covers many topics including, California's unique contributions to Hip Hop and its b-boy, b-girl tradition and its cultural influences. During our interview we talked about how Hip Hop is a form of communication and within it cultural expressions and activities like dance and rap go way beyond Hip Hop, and in fact are deeply rooted in traditional Mayan, Aztec and African traditions. Apakalips felt that it was important that we view Hip Hop with a larger historical and cultural lens. We talked about the social and political movements that proceeded Hip Hop and how they impacted Hip Hop culture in the past and today. We particularly built upon the legacy of the Black Panthers and Brown Berets. Aakpalips reminded us that during the hey days of those organizations in the late 60s and early 70s we had Hip Hop expressions in the west coast with pioneering groups like the often overlooked Black Resurgents dance crew who were strutting and roboting long before Michael Jackson, dancers on Soul Train or the word Hip Hop was coined. We talked at length about the important role Latinos played in Hip Hop, specifically the role Chicanos here on the West Coast. Apakalips lays out the long history and reminds us that just like their Puerto Rican counterparts on the East coast, Chicanos were down with Hip Hop from the very beginning especially in the areas of graf. He noted that here in the west Chicano writers, taggers and muralist had a big impact on Hip Hop. We talked about the early emcees and deejays and the influence that icons like Julio G and Tony G who were part of the legendary KDAY Mixmasters in LA had on West Coast Hip Hop culture. We also talked at length about the long social and cultural connection that NY had with LA. Long before there was some media driven East-West coast war, early Hip Hoppers were routinely going back and forth and building with one another. It was all love throughout the 80s. Apakalips talked about how pioneering Hip Hop and Latino figures like Hen G, and Prince Whipper Whip and Zulu King Afrika Islam hooked up with Ice T and helped set a tone for things to come. They set off famous Hip Hop club nights like Radiotron Water the Bush and Club United Nations and formed groups like Rhyme Syndicate and the Zulu Kings. We ended by talking about some of the challenges facing San Jose's Hip Hop community. One thing that is being addressed is the homeless problem. Apakalips and many others feel like the city hasn't been doing enough. They are also addressing issues facing San Jose's growing migrant worker population. In recent days they have also been dealing with an oppressive promoters law which requires anyone promoting an entertainment event to pay a 500 dollar fee and get a license which will allow one to put their name on flyers and pass them out. Return to Davey D's Hip Hop Corner Born in Atzlan-Respect the Lyrical Prowess of Apakalips by Davey D When we talk about Bay Area Hip Hop we often focus on what is happening in Oakland which is considered Ground Zero. It is in 'Tha Town', that we find the likes of Too Short, Digital Underground, Keak da Sneak, Hiero, Blackalicious, Del tha Funkee Homosapien, Saafir, Zion I, Mista FAB and so many more. After Oakland, the spotlight usually turns to neighboring San Francisco which is home to Bay Area legends like San Quinn, Rappin' 4tay, Paris, Michael Franti, DJ Q-Bert, DJ Apollo and in recent days artists like Big Rich. Sadly many overlook San Jose which is actually the largest city in the Bay Area and the epic center to high tech Silicon Valley. Perhaps its because San Jose is 45 minutes away from Frisco and Oakland which are just minutes apart or perhaps its because companies like Apple, Google, Oracle and other high tech giants dominate the news and overshadow SJ hip Hop. Whatever the case, make no mistake San Jose and the South Bay region has had major impact. San Jose and the South Bay is or has been home to some notable folks who we all know and love. DJ King Tech of the Wake Up Show, producer Fredwreck, producer Kutmasta Kurt, DJ Peanut Butter Wolf and his Stones Throwrecord label started out of San Jose. DJ Kevvy Kev who is headed to his 25th year on the air, pioneering graph writer Scape One, female dance pioneer Aiko, Grand Diva Kim Collete, prolific writer Adisa Banjoko, Hip Hop Congress president Shamako Noble are some other names that also come to mind when we talk about folks who put the SJ and the South Bay on the map. Anyone from this part of town recalls the legendary b-boy battles that were routinely held at the Hank Lopez Center with the full support and cooperation of the city which was step up from San Francisco and Oakland. This is the conversation we had with Apakalips a long time fixture in the San Jose rap scene who just released his masterpiece of a solo album called 'The Otherside' Originally from Southern Cali, this community activist/ school teacher started out around 2002 with a group called Tributairies . They were best known for blowing up the Iguanas Cafe in downtown San Jose where they sparked off Lyrical Discipline. This was a weekly Friday night gathering which attracted emcees from all over the South Bay who would come through and test their skills. It was done in the same vein as the Lyricist Lounge in NY, the Good Life in LA or the now legendary underground parties and freestyles sessions at 4001 Jackson street in Oakland put together by Mystik Journeymen and the Living Legends crew. Apakalips later went on to join the Universal Zulu Nation and eventually became the president of the Gateway chapter and quickly made it one of the more active chapters in the country. Apakalips would routinely hold unity meetings as he'd gather the heads of key Hip Hop and community organizations and tastemakers in the San Jose community to find common ground and to collectively work on projects impacting us all. He was tapping into the fact that San Jose had some of the pro-active heads who have some well heeled Hip Hop organizations around that have done incredible work. Shout outs to Hip Hop Congress, D-Bug, MACLA, Funk lab and Miese to name a few. During our interview we talked about the release of his new album 'The Other Side'. It has been critically acclaimed and for many its a throwback to a date and time where people allowed their creativity to roam completely free without fear of violating some sort of record company politics or copyright laws. The Otherside has unexpected samples that give this an album your traditional boom bap sound on one track and a Latin tinged sound on another. Still on other songs you will hear the influences of drum and bass. No two songs are alike, yet the album has a consistent theme in terms of being gritty and lyrically sound. The 'Otherside' covers many topics including, California's unique contributions to Hip Hop and its b-boy, b-girl tradition and its cultural influences. During our interview we talked about how Hip Hop is a form of communication and within it cultural expressions and activities like dance and rap go way beyond Hip Hop, and in fact are deeply rooted in traditional Mayan, Aztec and African traditions. Apakalips felt that it was important that we view Hip Hop with a larger historical and cultural lens. We talked about the social and political movements that proceeded Hip Hop and how they impacted Hip Hop culture in the past and today. We particularly built upon the legacy of the Black Panthers and Brown Berets. Aakpalips reminded us that during the hey days of those organizations in the late 60s and early 70s we had Hip Hop expressions in the west coast with pioneering groups like the often overlooked Black Resurgents dance crew who were strutting and roboting long before Michael Jackson, dancers on Soul Train or the word Hip Hop was coined. We talked at length about the important role Latinos played in Hip Hop, specifically the role Chicanos here on the West Coast. Apakalips lays out the long history and reminds us that just like their Puerto Rican counterparts on the East coast, Chicanos were down with Hip Hop from the very beginning especially in the areas of graf. He noted that here in the west Chicano writers, taggers and muralist had a big impact on Hip Hop. We talked about the early emcees and deejays and the influence that icons like Julio G and Tony G who were part of the legendary KDAY Mixmasters in LA had on West Coast Hip Hop culture. We also talked at length about the long social and cultural connection that NY had with LA. Long before there was some media driven East-West coast war, early Hip Hoppers were routinely going back and forth and building with one another. It was all love throughout the 80s. Apakalips talked about how pioneering Hip Hop and Latino figures like Hen G, and Prince Whipper Whip and Zulu King Afrika Islam hooked up with Ice T and helped set a tone for things to come. They set off famous Hip Hop club nights like Radiotron Water the Bush and Club United Nations and formed groups like Rhyme Syndicate and the Zulu Kings. We ended by talking about some of the challenges facing San Jose's Hip Hop community. One thing that is being addressed is the homeless problem. Apakalips and many others feel like the city hasn't been doing enough. They are also addressing issues facing San Jose's growing migrant worker population. In recent days they have also been dealing with an oppressive promoters law which requires anyone promoting an entertainment event to pay a 500 dollar fee and get a license which will allow one to put their name on flyers and pass them out. Return to Davey D's Hip Hop Corner tag:odeo.com,2008-10-08,23464134 Wed, 08 Oct 2008 13:12:01 -0700 no Breakdown FM w/ Davey D bay area hip hop, ,, San Jose Hip Hop, Apakalips, Hip Hop davey d breakdown fm hip hop and politics rap music Politics, , rap, hip Hop culture 25 Joints to Get U Through the Day Davey D's Hip Hop Corner http://odeo.com/episodes/23460848-The-Collaspe-of-Wall-Street-and-the-Bail-Out-A-Trillion The Collaspe of Wall Street and the Bail Out- What does it mean-An Interview w/ Cedrick Muhammed by Davey D We sat down last week and chopped it up with one of our favorite political and financial analyst Cedrick Muhammed of Blackelectorate.com and Blackcoffeechannel.com. he loaned us some keen insight into the recent debate between Vice Presidential candidates Joe Biden and Sarah Palin as well as his breakdown on the recent Congressional bailout of Wall Street. First, with the debate and presidential race, Cedrick still maintains that John McCain will win the presidency. He says that poll numbers that will bear him out and that Palin being added to the ticket is resulting in a lot more people coming out to support McCain. In other words Sarah Palin has given conservatives a good excuse to vote for McCain. Of note is her high numbers and favorable ratings among white males. Thats where her strength is. Credrick noted that while its been great that Obama has inspired ne... The Collaspe of Wall Street and the Bail Out- What does it mean-An Interview w/ Cedrick Muhammed by Davey D We sat down last week and chopped it up with one of our favorite political and financial analyst Cedrick Muhammed of Blackelectorate.com and Blackcoffeechannel.com. he loaned us some keen insight into the recent debate between Vice Presidential candidates Joe Biden and Sarah Palin as well as his breakdown on the recent Congressional bailout of Wall Street. First, with the debate and presidential race, Cedrick still maintains that John McCain will win the presidency. He says that poll numbers that will bear him out and that Palin being added to the ticket is resulting in a lot more people coming out to support McCain. In other words Sarah Palin has given conservatives a good excuse to vote for McCain. Of note is her high numbers and favorable ratings among white males. Thats where her strength is. Credrick noted that while its been great that Obama has inspired new voters, they are notoriously unreliable and at the end of the day may not show up to the polls to vote. He feels that GOP voters will ride alot harder for McCain than Obama and its something to take into account. We also touched upon the subject of election protection and voter fraud. Cedrick noted that the GOP is famous for pulling off dirty tricks and causing confusion. He was especially concerned with the lack of information and follow through to the ex-felon population which overwhelmingly wants Obama to win, but don't have all the necessary understanding to go about restoring their voting rights. He talked about the low number of ex felons in the state of virginia who have had their voting rights restored over a 10 year period. He noted it was horrifically low. Lastly Cedrick talked about the Hip Hop generation. he said while strong on the coasts and in a few states where Obama is winning, Hip Hop has not expanded to places where he's weak. It does no good to bring out a million new Hip Hop voters in New York where Obama is strong while attracting no one in nearby Virginia where higher numbers are needed. With respect to the Wall Street collaspe and the Bail out scenario, Cedrick sees things getting much worse before better. he said ideally the banks would start loaning money to individuals and small businesses now that the US government has essentially brought their debt and put money on the books. He said because the banks were under capitalized in the first place, he can't see that happening and that basically many of these institutions got a free ride. We talked at length about what does it mean with the government now taking over all these debts. Its one thing to owe a private business money vs the government. If I owe money to a place like Fanny Mac which was once private and is now owned by the government does that mean they can resort to putting on leans or garnishing my wages or use other means to get their money? If this country really falls into a financial crunch will the government resort to other schemes including debtor prisons or some sharecropping scheme that keeps me in perpetual financial servitude? Cedrick pointed out that both McCain and Obama haven't been forthcoming about the 'financial tsunami' which is right around the corner which could lead to the cities and states unable to pay for basic services. The fact that California which was once the 7th largest economy in the world is now borrowing money is a bad sign of things to come. Cedrick concluded by noting that all of us will have to get into the banking business and gain better understanding of how things work and our worth within it. He said that we may find that we have better financial leverage working with small banks versus the lareg mega banks which are falling apart and getting bailed out. higher support and favorable ratings among white males The Collaspe of Wall Street and the Bail Out- What does it mean-An Interview w/ Cedrick Muhammed by Davey D We sat down last week and chopped it up with one of our favorite political and financial analyst Cedrick Muhammed of Blackelectorate.com and Blackcoffeechannel.com. he loaned us some keen insight into the recent debate between Vice Presidential candidates Joe Biden and Sarah Palin as well as his breakdown on the recent Congressional bailout of Wall Street. First, with the debate and presidential race, Cedrick still maintains that John McCain will win the presidency. He says that poll numbers that will bear him out and that Palin being added to the ticket is resulting in a lot more people coming out to support McCain. In other words Sarah Palin has given conservatives a good excuse to vote for McCain. Of note is her high numbers and favorable ratings among white males. Thats where her strength is. Credrick noted that while its been great that Obama has inspired new voters, they are notoriously unreliable and at the end of the day may not show up to the polls to vote. He feels that GOP voters will ride alot harder for McCain than Obama and its something to take into account. We also touched upon the subject of election protection and voter fraud. Cedrick noted that the GOP is famous for pulling off dirty tricks and causing confusion. He was especially concerned with the lack of information and follow through to the ex-felon population which overwhelmingly wants Obama to win, but don't have all the necessary understanding to go about restoring their voting rights. He talked about the low number of ex felons in the state of virginia who have had their voting rights restored over a 10 year period. He noted it was horrifically low. Lastly Cedrick talked about the Hip Hop generation. he said while strong on the coasts and in a few states where Obama is winning, Hip Hop has not expanded to places where he's weak. It does no good to bring out a million new Hip Hop voters in New York where Obama is strong while attracting no one in nearby Virginia where higher numbers are needed. With respect to the Wall Street collaspe and the Bail out scenario, Cedrick sees things getting much worse before better. he said ideally the banks would start loaning money to individuals and small businesses now that the US government has essentially brought their debt and put money on the books. He said because the banks were under capitalized in the first place, he can't see that happening and that basically many of these institutions got a free ride. We talked at length about what does it mean with the government now taking over all these debts. Its one thing to owe a private business money vs the government. If I owe money to a place like Fanny Mac which was once private and is now owned by the government does that mean they can resort to putting on leans or garnishing my wages or use other means to get their money? If this country really falls into a financial crunch will the government resort to other schemes including debtor prisons or some sharecropping scheme that keeps me in perpetual financial servitude? Cedrick pointed out that both McCain and Obama haven't been forthcoming about the 'financial tsunami' which is right around the corner which could lead to the cities and states unable to pay for basic services. The fact that California which was once the 7th largest economy in the world is now borrowing money is a bad sign of things to come. Cedrick concluded by noting that all of us will have to get into the banking business and gain better understanding of how things work and our worth within it. He said that we may find that we have better financial leverage working with small banks versus the lareg mega banks which are falling apart and getting bailed out. higher support and favorable ratings among white males tag:odeo.com,2008-10-07,23460848 Tue, 07 Oct 2008 04:55:19 -0700 no Breakdown FM w/ Davey D wall, Street, ,, cedrick muhammad',, , 'The bail out, collaspe,, 'A, trillionblackelectorate.com" Hip Hop davey d breakdown fm hip hop and politics rap music Politics, , rap, hip Hop culture 25 Joints to Get U Through the Day Davey D's Hip Hop Corner