Articles Posted March 2010
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Cuban Linx – Red #40
Welcome to another installment of Cuban Linx, a wrap-up of the hottest links on the web. Your host for today is Silvia.
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Sadat X – “Turn It Up” (Feat. Pete Rock)
Directed by: Mark Carranceja, “Turn It Up” captures the energy of two hip-hop legends with a visually driven piece reminiscent of any boom bap classic.
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Why Old Spice’s Manmercial Wins
By now you’ve probably seen that hilarious Old Spice commercial that features ex-football player Isaiah Mustafa going from his shower to a yacht to the back of a horse in one swift motion. In it, he tells ladies that their man may not look like him but that they could smell like him if they ditched their girlie body wash and switched to Old Spice. How could a commercial that’s based entirely on gender stereotypes be so wildly successful? Let’s investigate.
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Lupe Fiasco and Kenna – “Resurrection” Video
True to the song’s message, the music video for “Resurrection” kicks off with bleak images of Haitians desolated by the January earthquake. As the video progresses, these images soon make way for cheerful faces of quake victims and relief workers. Thoughtfully executed.
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Rhymefest Fails in the Studio with Just Blaze
The beauty of being Rhymefest and Just Blaze is that neither of these guys needs the other to flourish. But when they join forces in the studio, the sky is the ceiling. Or is it?
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The Architect: Interview With Brent Rollins
If you’ve bought any good hip-hop albums in the past 15 years, chances are good you’ve got some work by Brent Rollins in your collection. Rollins is the design wiz behind classic album covers by Gang Starr, Blackalicious and Black Star, among many other design works.
Read along for an exclusive interview with the man and his design aesthetics. And who’s that guy wearing orange socks on Spike Lee’s ‘Do The Right Thing‘ film poster?
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Dwight Howard Shows Why He’s an Elite Point Guard in the NBA
Watch as Dwight Howard grabs the rock, dribbles all the way to the other end of the court and weaves around the defense to hit Bass with the pass and complete the fast break.
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Did the Greatest Rapper of All-Time Die on March 9th?
Fifteen years ago, a young Brooklynite named Christopher Wallace was the face of East-Coast hip-hop. His vicious rhymes, witty stories, and uncanny timing on the mic made him a staple. After Biggie died on 3/9/97, many have crowned Biggie the greatest rapper of all-time.
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Elzhi is “Deep”
Truth be told, if lyrics sold, Elzhi would probably be as big as his fellow Detroit native Eminem. Then again, Em is a lyrical monster and he’s the highest selling rapper alive.
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Top 10 New Rap Albums for March
One cursory glance at this month’s hip-hop release schedule and you’ll wonder who’s crazier: Def Jam for treating Redman as if he’s past his expiration date (no buzz whatsoever on his new album??) or the Wu triumvirate of Rae, Meth, and Ghost for making a Wu-Tang album sans RZA.
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Cuban Linx – Poppy Seeds
♣ Food Network Chef Paula Deen Has Some Pre-Prison Advice For Weezy [Broken Cool] ♣ Helpful Tips For Sports Celebrities to Navigate Social Media [Uproxx] ♣ Microsoft set to destroy Apple in every games market…
