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OFFICIAL: BECAUSE I SAY SO

GODFATHER BURIED ALIVE

E'rybody keeps talkin bout 'PO is home. Moses Levivy, formerly Jamal Barrow, aka rapper SHYNE PO is not home. I repeat SHYNE 'PO IS NOT HOME!!!!! His scheduled release date was October 6, 2009.

MTV NEWS is reporting that while Leviy was in fact released from prison, he is currently being detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement at an undisclosed facility in Western New York state while his immigration status is determined.

Our thoughts and prayers are with the brother. Justice will prevail.
Integrity cannot be tarnished infinitely. Out.

GODFATHER EXHUMED coming soon..

NAS: Be A Nigger Too

I reminisce back to when me and big homie went to House of Blues in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina for her 21st b-day. The place was wall to wall with white spring breakers.. Yeah they wanted to be some niggers too...that is is until it's time to go in front of the judge. Fun times, and yes... it's still...stillmatic.

YUNG RALPH - LOOK LIKE MONEY $$$

This song is old, but I love Phil T. Rich $, and them "Dolse Gadamma" and "Mucci" impostors slay me every time. LMBAO

OLD HEAT

Mahalia Jackson: Lord Don't Move the Mountain

At no.i.rule we pay homage to those that came before us. For the virtuous women that prayed for our generations. This was my grandmother's all-time favorite singer.

Ice Cube: Gangsta Rap vs.Lethal Injection

and a little throwback (audio only):




Cube is one of the only rappers that can make family movies and prolific gangster music in the same fiscal year. Cube keeps it relevant. I remember when rappers talked about Illuminati, gods and earths. Now all I hear about is white girl and making it rain. I know it moves units and sells ring tones. So that's why many like us are conflicted. I mean I like stacking bread like the rest of us. I just don't think we've made it up the proverbial food chain. And when we put all our business on front street and expose all of our trap trade secrets to the hip-hop police and those that hate seeing blacks get money, I think we do ourselves a great disservice. We need more balance in rap music and I think we'll slowly but surely change the game.... like we always do about this time. We can't all be triple OG's nor seven-time convicted felons with enough cake to eat the case. If rappers love their hoods like they say they do, then buy bulldozers and caterpillars and rebuild this sh**. You got enough paper to do it. Out.

$tack Bundles: The Gorgeous Gangsta

And, since the murder of $tack Bundles was our first real blog entry last year (2007), I thought that I would post this video snippet in memory of.

Just Like That: Misdemeanor Homicide

QUEENS, New York -- Three detectives were acquitted on all charges relating to the Sean Bell murder case....and so, with little regard for the lives of our black men (unarmed), let the mayhem begin...

For more info read NY Times article here:

DOUBLE THROWBACK: Beenie Man and T.I. feat. Beenie Man

This video was wicked...

...another wicked video...this time watch a very young T.I. crank it on the yard (please pay attention at the 2:05 min mark). Plus, peep cameos from J.D. and Pharell among others. Good times.

THE QUINTESSENTIAL LOVE SONG: Lupe Fiasco - 'PARIS, TOKYO'

Okay, so I really love Lupe Fiasco. And, this song makes me all giddy inside. I'm happy to see the storyline features the same girl throughout the entire video. Like, finally, a real love interest. I mean don't you get tired of so-called rap "love" songs that feature a different video chic in each verse? Thanks Lupe. That's why I hail you as one of the greatest contemporary MC's!

HOW REFRESHING: KARINA PASIAN (16 @ WAR)

Karina Pasian, a 16 year-old Dominican songstress, was recently signed to Def Jam Records. Discovered by none other than the legendary Quincy Jones, Karina Pasian is at the top of her game.

With wisdom that far surpasses her years, she is certain to be a voice for young girls across the globe. Her song, 16 @ War, is like a breath of fresh air. Finally some lyrics with substance... pay attention young chickenheads and shakerbooties.

Her debut album is in stores June 3rd, 2008.

"For Sale By the Pound": Wenches and Stallions

...and my question is, have we really come much further than this? On the auction block(s) of BET and MTV bustin' it open, and in the words of ol' massa himself, 'no syphilis and their balls bustin with seed.'

This is black (noir) mania at its finest. For more info on this 'shockumentary' from the blaxploitation era click here:Goodbye Uncle Tom

#1 WNBA Draft Pick: Candace Parker

I love the Lady Volunteers, but I am happy to see Candace Parker go pro.

On Wednesday afternoon, the Los Angeles Sparks selected the #1 WNBA draft pick. Season tickets are on sale now.

For info and season tickets click here:
LA Sparks

STREET CERTIFIED Superstar Remix Lupe Fiasco ft. Young Jeezy & T.I.

This is official rap music....do-re-mi certified.

Diaspora: City of Men Trailer

Since there are more black people in Brasil than in the United States of America (by way of the Atlantic Slave Trade), I thought I would post the sequel trailer to the cult-classic City of God. I can't get enough of this story line. This hood sh*t is so global. What can I say? The plight of our people is too real...especially for black boys coming of age. ciao for now.

NON-CHALANT- 5' O CLOCK (THROWBACK)

This joint right here is still that sh*t. Shout to the General Leo G at XM
Radio for playing this track last week during his old school blaze
session....I'm feelin' this joint for BHM...as relevant as it ever was!

STREET CERTIFIED (SHAWTY LO REMIX)

...'Dubbs, 50s, 100s...NO CHANGE!!!!'

THE POWER OF BLACK

Say what you will about Madame C.J. Walker. She was making it rain early.

Known as one of the richest African-American women until her death in 1919, Madame C.J. Walker built an empire by developing hair products for black women.

Nowadays, we can't even find a beauty supply store owned by a black family, moreless a black owned and operated hair care system or laboratory.

Perhaps, the past can be inspiration for our future. No offense to our Asian sisters and brothers, but can we afford to allow Koreans and other Asian-Americans to maintain a monopoly in a billion dollar industry? Dollars we spend in beauty supply stores should be invested back into our own black neighborhoods and communities. Sorry for the soap-box rant.

For more information on black-owned BSS, visit: Black Owned Beauty Supply Association