EZ-MAK Records &Entertainment’s Artist “Quanche” “What You Got To Say” (Dream)

EZ-MAK Records & Entertainment has recently struck a deal with Universal for their artist Quanche and his “What You Got To Say” (Dream) single. Produced by Fonz of Dramatic Trax, this cutting edge lyrical rap etude of a person’s dreams and what his surrounding peers think about them. Accompanying this single release will be a video directed by Zion One and produced by EZ-MAK Records and Entertainment. The single is scheduled to drop in March 2012.

BITCH Takes Manhattan!

Female Dog Productions, in association with Alita Carter, is extremely pleased to announce the New York staging of BITCH, which opens off-off Broadway at Le Poisson Rouge (155 Bleeker St.) on Tuesday, April 3rd. Created by Bronx native Datra Martindale and writing partner Kim Williams, the two act play examines the range of emotions evoked by the incendiary five-letter word through a riveting series of chord-striking monologues.

BITCHmade it’s theatrical debut back in September 2010 at El Centro Theater in Los Angeles and received rave reviews:

“Bitch. It’s a noun, it’s a verb, an adjective…a feeling. BITCH is also a riveting, hilarious, thought-provoking stage play that will make you laugh, shout and think twice before you pull that five-letter word from your vocabulary again. A must-see!”

–Regina Robertson, West Coast Editor – Essence Magazine

Boot Camp Clik – West Coast Tour Dates

REEK DA VILLIAN “HAMMER DANCE” FREESTYLE

Gold Chain Military- Killer Ben, Killa Kali, and Turbin – “Tiger Blood”

“Suicidal Note” – Chris Skillz Ft. Kyle Owens

E-40 “Fast Lane”

Sonnie Carson Ft. Jadakiss, “Willis,”

Paypa Ft. Raekwon, Nick D’s, & JD Era, “Tried To Tell Em,”

Preview CNN’s Beyond Trayvon Before It Airs Tonight on The Industry Cosign!

Beyond Trayvon: Race & Justice In America airs TONIGHT, March 30th at 8p and 10p ET on CNN

CNN anchor Soledad O’Brien hosts a townhall on a controversial event that has gripped the nation: the shooting of Trayvon Martin. In this one hour special, several panels will examine and discuss the facts of the case and the many angles that have come into play including: the investigation, allegations of racial profiling, gun laws and Florida’s Stand Your Ground law. 

In this clip, Trayvon Martin’s lawyer, Benjamin Crump, questions the investigation. 

Verse – Crazy

Reks Returns With New LP Straight, No Chaser

REKS RETURNS WITH NEW LP STRAIGHT, NO CHASER

“STRAIGHT, NO CHASER” IS ENTIRELY PRODUCED BY STATIK SELEKTAH & FEATURES APPEARANCES FROM ACTION BRONSON, TERMANOLOGY & SLAINE

STRAIGHT, NO CHASER WILL BE RELEASED ON 4-24-2012

Still living off the praise of fans, critics and peers as well as sales of last year’s instant classic R.E.K.S (Rhythmatic Eternal King Supreme), REKS now sets out to take the next step in his progression with his official full length follow up opus Straight, No Chaser. Once again teaming up with super-producer Statik Selektah, the two combine like a modern day Gang Starr for Straight, No Chaser.

JAY MEL – MAKE IT

Gentleman – Lonely Days

Finale – Protocol

The Shooting of Trayvon Martin (Debate)

Reality Decomposed: Episode 9

Immortal Technique Speaks Out For Trayvon Martin and Gives Advice to Teens On the Street

sha stimuli The Calling

Mystikal Almost Went To G-Unit? (Next 48 Hours w/ Mystikal Teaser 2)

DAVE RAPS – CAMPFIRE OF ’68

SHALIEK RIVERS “STAY”

Ethics Violations Racially Single out African Americans In Congress Disparately

http://rawdawgb.blogspot.com/2012/03/ethics-violations-racially-single-out.html

By Torrance Stephens

Is it possible that the manner in which the congress polices itself is racist and singularly targets African American members disparately when compared to whites? Many in the Congressional Black caucus think so. To date nearly a third of current African American lawmakers in congress have been named in an ethics probe during their careers, according to research compiled by the National Journal review.

The question is why so many African-American members have been in the ethics violations and so few of any other races on Capitol Hill? Several reasons have been proposed. One is that African American politicians are being unfairly scrutinized. It has also been advanced that since many hold what are considered “safe” seats in congress, that they become too comfortable and forget to follow the ever changing standards for ethics in Washington. Last, it is speculated that another reason is due to a process that depends on outside information from watchdog groups like the National Legal and Policy Center, a conservative watchdog group, who have their own agendas. Regardless the fact remains that African-Americans make up 10 percent of the House, but currently, five of the sitting six named lawmakers under review by the House Ethics Committee are African Americans.

Masia One- Alright OK

Bizzy Crook – Monster

Aretha Franklin Celebrates Her 70th Birthday in Royal Style

Aretha Franklin, the Queen of Soul, celebrated her 70^th birthday in royal style on Saturday, March 24, in New York City. About 80 friends and colleagues gathered at The Helmsley Park Lane Hotel in Manhattan for the celebration, which included a four course meal and outstanding entertainment.

The guest list spanned the worlds of entertainment, publishing, media, business, and academia, and included: music mogul Clive Davis, Diane  Sawyer, Rev. Al Sharpton, opera mega star Kathleen Battle, author and professor of sociology Michael Eric Dyson, BET President and CEO Debra Lee, ESSENCE Communications President Michelle Ebanks, entertainment attorney L. Londell McMillan, Tony Award-winning choreographer George Faison, Harlem musical theater great Vy Higginsen, music great Nona Hendryx, and numerous others.

B.o.B- “Where Are You”

Brianna Perry feat. Ghostwridah – Slight Work Remix

MrMecc Presents – #JBF Kit – Part 3, Piano Play

Mateo Stripped Cover Series “In Your Arms Tonight”