Respect Teach – KRS ONE Live at Southpaw in BK

KRS live onstage....... KRS with some special verses for Jahara as she works the camera.......

Bodega Radio Jan. 29th

Bodega Radio Friday, January 29th, 1-4PM EST on www.pncradio.fm *KRS ONE As we get ready to rock with KRS tonight we discuss the Blastmaster's legacy and rock to the best of Boogie Down Productions and KRS ONE

KRS at Southpaw

Fri. 1/29 HIP HOP LEGEND KRS-ONE returns to SOUTHPAW! with special guests Donnie Goines/ Jah C + The AnTiDote / Eternia + DJ ELEVEN (the RUB) doors 8PM / 9PM START $15 advance / $18 day of show Southpaw 125 Fifth Ave. Brooklyn, NY 11217 | 718.230.0236 ------- The BODEGA has free tickets for the Fam. Just answer this question: What was the name of Boogie Down Productions first DJ who unfortunately passed in 1987? Send your answer to approved@brooklynbodega.com

KRS ONE gets some love from So-Cal back in the day

Sublime's take on the Hip-Hop Legend......

Talib Kweli “Get By” at The Knitting Factory

Chris Matthews Under Fire for Comment About Obama

From FoxNews MSNBC host Chris Matthews is under fire for commenting on air that President Obama has done so much to heal racial divides that "I forgot he was black" as he watched Obama's first State of the Union address Wednesday night. Matthews, who appeared on the cable network shortly after the speech, said of the president: "I was trying to think about who he was tonight. And uh, it's interesting. He is post-racial, by all appearances. You know, I forgot he was black tonight for an hour.... "I was watching, I said, 'wait a minute!' He's an African-American guy in front of a bunch of other white people and there he is president of the United States and we've completely forgotten that tonight -- completely forgotten it!" Click here to watch the video. Matthews' remarks came as he was praising the president for working to heal racial divides and for delivering a State of the Union address that he described as "profound" and "so in tune with so many problems and aspects of American life." But the "I forgot he was black" remark quickly set the blogosphere on fire, as hundreds of viewers questioned the meaning and implications of Matthews' words. "For his idiotic racist comment last night, will Chris Matthews be flogged and pilloried like Imus was?" tweeted "Shoehead." "When I 1st heard what Chris Matthews said I thought maybe Pres Obama just looked extremely light-skinned 4 some reason," tweeted "QueenMelmendi." Brent Bozell, founder and president of the Media Research Center, a conservative media watchdog organization, said the remarks reveal a prejudice on Matthews' part. "What Chris Matthews is saying is that he doesn't believe African-Americans are capable of giving speeches like that."

Not Your Average After-School Program

This looks like a hot after-school program. Wonder when it's coming to Brooklyn. Check it out. (Bigger Than) Hip Hop Project launches Program at Bronx Early College Academy February, Bronx, NY—On February 8th at 2:40pm, the (Bigger Than) Hip Hop Project, will have a show for students to launch it’s empowerment and hip hop based Afterschool program at Bronx Early College Academy located in the South Bronx at 250 East 164 St. The (Bigger Than) Hip Hop Project is an initiative for middle school students based on all elements of hip hop, including DJing, MCing, Break Dancing, and Graffiti Art, whose mission is to help reduce drop out rates and gang involvement by incorporating leadership development, positive mentorship, intergenerational learning, and community outreach with an outlet and opportunity for students to express and improve upon their interests and talents running workshops afterschool at Bronx Early College Academy Wednesdays from 4:20-6pm. It is the first student-run hip hop based organization in New York City. It is the only organization incorporating all elements of hip hop throughout the entire school year. It pairs New York Hip Hop artists from all genres, facets, and elements with middle school students to teach their respective elements. On February 8th, New York hip hop artists will provide a show for students as an introduction into the program. This is a project created by current NYU students, Alicia Bell, Bridget Rochios, Pamela Nguyen, and Rachel Guest, alongside local New York artist, J Monopoly (James Williams) with the help and resources of Ashoka’s Youth Venture and the Catherine B. Reynolds Foundation. In New York City, only 52.2% of students graduate. Further, only forty-three percent of Hispanic students graduate; 47.2% of black students graduate; 68.8% of white students graduate; and 70.9% of Asian students graduate. In the South Bronx, the highest concentrated rates of jail and prison incarcerations, misdemeanor arrests, drug possession and sale arrests, and homicides exist alongside increased rates of poverty, teenage pregnancy, and asthma cases. However, it is full of a plethora of artistic, creative people and is also considered to many to be the home of hip hop. (Bigger Than) Hip Hop links all of these facts together using a strengths-based, person-in-environment perspective. This program, which will expand into other schools, boroughs, and cities in further years is launching it’s pilot program at Bronx Early College Academy on February 8th at 2:40. For information: Contact biggerthanhiphop@ymail.com Phone: 704-421-1776

Official Press Release for “20X”

DONNY GOINES AND ROCKSMITH PRESENT 20X Donny Goines will be opening for KRS-ONE tonight 1/29/10 at Southpaw. From Critical Revered MC Donny Goines in conjunction with apparel company, Rocksmith Tokyo, is proud to announce the release of a six track EP. 20X, which will become available in February, features production from Apple Juice Kid, DJ Static, 6th Sense, Nastee, Versatile and M-Phazes is a testament to the parallels shared within the Hip-Hop and fashion spectrums. The last twelve months have seen Donny Goines elevate his presence to higher plateaus. Headlining LiveNation shows in New York City and with appearances at SXSW, AC3, the Brooklyn Hip-Hop Festival as well as the annual CMJ festival his continued efforts resulted in further media attention. Securing multiple features in the Source and featuring in the coveted Show and Prove section of XXL in June, Donny secured airplay on Hot 97 and various other terrestrial stations. While appearing on BET’s ‘Certified Fresh,’ his videos were also featured on MTV Jams and Music Choice Donny continues to maintain his role as the hardest working MC in Hip-Hop. "Partnering up with a company such as Rocksmith Toyko is an honor and I think that the merger will result in an exciting and creative campaign for not only the fans of my music, but also for the street-wear culture as a whole”- Donny Goines Simply defined as ‘Japanese street couture blended with New York City swagger’ the combination of this international brand and the lyrical tenacity of Goines, guarantees a quality project. “I'm very excited about 20X,” Donny goes on to explain. “I've been working hard on my craft these past couple of months and I think people will notice when they hear 20X. Working diligently with Ariel Borujow of Westward Music, the producers and staff of Stadium Red Studios I've created an EP that I believe will properly illustrate my growth and artistic capabilities.” To download the debut track from the EP, No Apologies, produced by M-Phazes CLICK HERE FOR MANAGEMENT AND BOOKING INQUIRES PLEASE CONTACT REALITY@FACESSHOWCASE.COM or JONATHAN.MASTER23@GMAIL.COM FOR ALL MEDIA INQUIRIES PLEASE CONTACT MELANIE@CRITICALMMG.COM

Everyone knows it’s better to grow your own – Homegrown Hip-Hop

From Jazz to Salsa to Hip Hop, Latinos have played a key role in shaping and developing the musical sounds of New York City. Join three pioneers of the Latino Hip Hop movement *Joe Conzo*, photographer and author of *Born in the Bronx: A Visual Record of the Early Days of Hip Hop *(Universe, 2007); *Jorge "Popmaster Fabel" Pabon*; *DJ Disco Wiz*, author of *It's Just Begun: The Epic Journey of DJ Disco Wiz, Hip Hop's First Latino DJ *(Miss Rosen Editions, 2009) A discussion about the roots and challenges of urban Latino Hip Hop and a slide presentation of Joe Conzo's work chronicling the early days of Hip Hop in New York City. *FREE!* Reservations required. To RSVP, call 917.492.3395 or e-mail programs@mcny.org. Homegrown Hip-Hop Tuesday, February 2nd, 6 PM Museum of the City of New York, 1220 Fifth Avenue Free - with reservation

Mind, Body and Soul – 2 Live Interviews from the Knitting Factory in Brooklyn

The Bodega's own Raven the Blazin Eurasian get her Barbara Walters on at the Knitting Factory in Brooklyn as she interviews Jeru and Dres at the Mind, Body and Soul event. Jeru and Raven Dres and Raven

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