No One's Done It Right @ Katra

For all those that didn't make it out to Katra this past Tuesday night, you missed a good New York musical show for a good cause. No One's Done It Right set the stage for three new artists to showcase their pure talent. The place was packed, the music was pumping and the stars of the night were shining. Our own, Jade, won the hearts of those in attendance as she performed such gems as "Set Me Free," "Drown Me Out" and others. Please believe, the voice is golden.

Then came Theolonious Kapps and Livewire. Their performance was full of energy as they performed their songs accompanied by a live band. With the live band killing, the lead vocalist raising spirits, and Kapps crying on the floor, the stand out track of the night was definitely Heroes. That hook is so infectious.

Here are some links to pics of the nights festivities:

Village Slum

No One's Done It Right

Mickey Factz on Nahright

Mama, we made it...sike...lol. But we did make it onto one of the biggest hip-hop blogs on the internet. Go check out Nahright when you get the chance. They've recently featured our artist, Mickey Factz, on their blog for "I'm Sean (50 Shots More)." Go and leave a comment, letting them know what you think about Mickey and his music.

Supra Skytop Perfs

As Complex has noted, "By now every Tom, Dick and Mickey Factz are up on the release of the 14ks." Well if you aren't, chances are they're already gone. I'm such a meanie aren't I. If Complex can be Obvious about their wit, so can I.

RIP Sean Taylor

Sean Taylor of the Washington Redskins died yesterday after being shot at his home early Monday morning (scroll down to see story). Police are still investigating the shooting with no reported leads. Our condelences to Sean's family, community, and the Redskins organization, who mourn the loss of a young and dynamic athlete.

UPDATE: Hip-Hop gets persecuted once again.

The New Face of Harlem

Harlem has undergone many changes in the past few years. The region, once home to African-American legends like Malcolm X, Adam Clayton Powell Jr., and Langston Hughes, was the setting of the intellectual and cultural Harlem Renaissance Movement in the 1920s and 1930s. Today, Harlem's prominent African-American population appears to be diminishing; the rapid increase of rent, development of high-priced luxury condos, and the difficulty to survive as a small business all attribute to the dramatic new look of Harlem World. In one word, gentrification.

Columbia University, located on 116th and Broadway, is the owner of most of the property on Broadway Avenue. Yesterday the university's latest plan to expand into West Harlem was met by hostile protests from neighborhood activists, preservationists, and affordable housing advocates. Columbia's plan to construct a 17-acre arts, business and science campus in Manhattanville was approved by The City Planning Commission. The university is considering the use of eminent domain, which allows an organization to take over public property for private use.

So where does that leave residents and small businesses? Keep watching - I guarantee that in a few years, Harlem will be much...lighter.

GFCnewyork Legend: The Cosby Show

TV Sitcom, The Cosby Show

In The News

Sean Taylor of the Washington Redskins is currently being hospitalized and in critical condition after being shot in his Miami home early this morning. A family friend told police that Taylor, who is 24 years old, had been shot two times at about 1:30 AM. No further details have been released.

Oprah Winfrey will be joining Barack Obama on his campaign trail next month. Winfrey, an avid supporter of Obama, will make appearances in Iowa, New Hampshire and South Carolina with the Democratic presidential candidate. Winfrey's support is key as Barack fights to earn the critical women's vote.

Jarrel Gray, a 20-year-old African American man, was killed this past Sunday after a deputy shot Gray with a Taser. The deputy was responding to a fight in an apartment complex in Frederick, Maryland. It is reported that he asked the men involved to put their hands up, and all but Gray did. The deputy shot Gray with the Taser, and Gray fell unconscious and was pronounced dead shortly after at the Frederick Memorial Hospital. The deputy is currently on suspension with pay.

Christmas Wish List

Today is the day that we nationally acknowledge the things that we are thankful and greatful for. It's also the beginning of the winter holiday season, which will be preceded by Christmas and then New Years. This here post of mine, is me covering all 3. So I'd like to thank in advance the folks that will be making my Christmas Wish List come to fruition, allowing me to be fresh for the coming year. That was nice of me, wasn't it [nods head]. Anyhow here is the start of my list.

Double Identity Hi-Top Canvas Zip Sneaker [Black]

Lanvin Suede Tennis Shoe w/ Laser Cut Patent Leather Toe [Navy Blue]

Nike SB P-Rod x Eric Avar JihRod Boot Raf Simons Astro Sneakers [Metallic Blue]

Bell & Ross BR 01 Tourbillon

Vane UndiVided Black Fleece w/Houndstooth Stripe

Jade Peforming @ Katra

New York's very own sacred vixen, otherwise known as Jade will be performing this coming Wednesday, Nov 28th @ Katra. For all those that haven't had the opportunity to witness Jade perform, you'll be captivated by her vocal allure. With the abstract dynamic of her music and her beautifully genuine aura, be prepared to witness a godsend.

GFCnewyork Legend: Fred Astaire

Broadway Legend, Fred Astaire

Yeah, B!

At last night's American Music Awards show, Beyonce won the International Artist Award, making her the first woman to ever take the title. Black woman, might I add. Beyonce humbly accepted the award and said, "I am so blessed to wake up every morning and do what I love to do. I don't take it for granted. I'm so grateful, I'm so honored and I'm so humbled by this award." Kudos to Beyonce and her continued success as a worldwide entertainer.

The New Black...Magazines Breaking Rule of Thumb

Men's Vogue new issue just recently hit stands this past week, with Will Smith gracing the cover. This may not be significant to most, but in the magazine industry when most "shy away from putting African-Americans on the cover in the belief that they don't sell as well, the new Conde Nast men's magazine has devoted four of its 12 covers so far to black men: Tiger Woods, Barack Obama, Denzel Washington and, in December, Will Smith."

Click HERE to read more.

It appears to me that men's publications have always been more receptive to embracing African-American's or other ethnicities on their covers as opposed to women's publications. Here are some new magazine covers also featuring African-Americans.

GQ

BLENDER, read the story HERE

Photos from the shoot

Video from the shoot

Niggy Tardust

The critically acclaimed spoken word artist, Saul Williams, whose appeared in such classics as Slam, is back again with his new album "The Inevitable Rise and Liberation of NiggyTardust!" This go round he is accompanied by Trent Reznor of the Nine Inch Nails, who's responsible for production throughout the whole project. The music is only available via his website, where users can opt to pay $5 for 192kbps or better mp3 files or download only the 192kpbs mp3 files for FREE. Either way you are getting your money's worth. Please go and support revolutionary artists such as Saul Williams and Trent Reznor. You surely won't be disappointed.

New Skyline to Accompany MoMA

"A new 75-story tower designed by the architect Jean Nouvel for a site next to the Museum of Modern Art in Midtown promises to be the most exhilarating addition to the skyline in a generation. Its faceted exterior, tapering to a series of crystalline peaks, suggests an atavistic preoccupation with celestial heights. It brings to mind John Ruskin’s praise for the irrationality of Gothic architecture: “It not only dared, but delighted in, the infringement of every servile principle.”

Click HERE to read the rest of the story.

Dave Chappelle in the UK

This guy is the truth.

Jay-Z in the new Rollingstone

"Order some patrizee while talking to this breezy/
brushing off my three piece I make this look to easy/
So tall and lanky my suit it should thank me/
I make it look good to be this admired lansky
This is lucky lefty gangsta effortlessly
Poppa was a rolling stone it's in my ancestory/
I'm in a whole other league niggas never catch me/
And I sport fly shit, I should win a Espy." - "Party Life" Jay-Z

Excerpt from Rolling Stone interview

Behind the Scenes of Rolling Stone Cover Shoot

Everything Man

This Shit Right Here

Wet Not Dry

My man, Jason Scott has begun his journey in taking over the New York Nightlife with the official launch of his Scott On The Rocks brand and website a few weeks ago. Now he's just launched his blog, Wet, Not Dry. The blog with it's eccentric cast of bloggers will chronicle club politics, music, art, alcoholism, film, style, sex, drugs & all that good stuff. This should be real entertaining.

Rewind: Room Service, Wednesday, Nov 14th

I got too ahead of myself, I forgot to tell you about the 1yr Anniversary party for Room Service. It's going to be utterly insane. DJ Steve Aoki will be orchestrating the evening's score being accompanied by Chromeo. And then the people that will be in the building from Jason Scott & Scott on the Rocks, Kwasie Kwazz & GFCnewyork, Dirty Jax Clothing, Kesh from the UK, and more. It'll definitely be the place to be this coming Wednesday, don't miss out.

Jay-Z on Charlie Rose

We Own Thursday

This Thursday, Nov 15th we'll be in 2 places at once. Don't ask how, just be there to witness it for yourself.

Mickey Factz will be performing at Crash Mansion. Come check it out, it'll be a show for you to remember.

And stylist Kwasie Kwazz will be celebrating his birthday in style at NOVO, that same evening. It's going to be a very eventful night.

Frank Lucas on Hot 97

Righteous Kill Trailer

We haven't seen Deniro & Pacino in a film together since HEAT. So this becomes automatically a must see film. Even your boy Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson is starring in the film.

The one thing that throws me off though, is that trailers are suppose to get you hype to see the film. This trailer is cool, but they sporatically throw some clips of 50 in there to show you that he's in the film. The placements don't make sense though. And they're selection in music for the backdrop of it seems off, like that of a subpar action films. I hope this isn't foreshadowing what's to come.

Jay-Z's an Artful Dodger

In more news, Jay-Z on his quest to becoming a "Billy G.O.A.T." has just purchased Artful Dodger.

"Scion, LLC, a joint venture between Iconix Brand Group, Inc. and Shawn 'Jay-Z' Carter, today announced that it has acquired the brand Artful Dodger(R) from Sovereign State, LLC. The purchase price for the brand was approximately $15 million, paid in cash by Scion."

To read more of the press release, click HERE.

My question...Am I oblivious to everything going on, or is Jay the only dude really making any moves?

Phever

My man over at Pardon Me Duke put me onto this cat. This is some hard brooklyn ish, so you know I had to throw it up. Clicke HERE to check more music from the artist.

Heaven's Fallout is FINALLY DOWNLOADABLE

Our apologies to everyone that's been waiting for Mickey Factz - Heaven's Fallout since Halloween. We had to make some last minute adjustments. Anyhow, the wait is over and you can CLICK the image above or go over to http://www.gfcny.com/ to download the mixtape for FREE.

Feedback is always greatly appreciated. Enjoy the music.

Jay-Z Overdose

"Do y'all want more of the Jigga man?
Well if y'all want more of the Jigga man
Then I need y'all to help me, bring him back to stage
Say Hova, c'mon say it!
HO-VA! HO-VA!" -- Jay-Z "Encore"

VH1 Storytellers: Jay-Z: Life of an American Gangster airs on November 9 at 9:00 p.m. Here's 3 songs from his performance on the show.

"American Dreamin"


"Fallin"


"I Know"


Here's Jay-Z's video for his new single, Roc Boys. Check out GOMA aka Lil' Jay. Much respects to my dudes over at Team Guerilla Films for getting that great look!!!

Jay-Z, Diddy, & Nas...That's a great look!!! That's some GFCnewyork ish. (peep the Salute Me Dap they do...classic)



Here's some behind the scenes footage of Jay, chillin' before a performance. I like that exclusive ultra-limited BlackWatch Polo shirt you have on...SWEET



Go Cop That Album, Out NOW!!!

Jay-Z on Letterman

Don't forget to pick up the album, this Tuesday.

Crimeless Punishment

After three years of incarceration, justice has prevailed for Genarlow Wilson, a 19-year-old Georgia native who was convicted of aggravated child molestation after having consensual oral sex with a 15-year-old classmate. Genarlow was released on Friday afternoon after the Georgia Supreme Court ruled that his ten year sentence was a cruel and unusual punishment.

The conviction in the Wilson v. State case was based on a video tape of Genarlow receiving oral sex and engaging in intercourse with a 15-year old girl at a New Year's Eve party in 2005. A poorly written Georgia state law led to his ten year sentence; at the time of Genarlow's conviction, provisions for similarity in age that allowed underage consent to be taken into account were only applicable to vaginal sex. So basically, Genarlow spent three years in jail for getting head. Crazy. A former honor student and star athlete, Genarlow is excited about returning to his normal life and picking up the pieces. We are celebrating this long overdue victory for Genarlow and his family.

Drunk Texting: The week in review...

On Tuesday Common's new video, "I Want You" had its world premiere. It was directed by Kerry Washington aka Common's new boo...The video is pretty dope.

Complex Magazine is the Downtown bible and now all of you loyal disciples have a place to worship, the Complex Platinum Club!

On Tuesday the exclusive invite only store opened, it will carry all the products in the magazine. All the products in the store are hand picked by the editors at Complex magazine.
The store is located inside the Training Camp store at:
Training Camp
1079 6th Ave., 41st St
New York, NY 10018
The store will be open Tuesday-Friday from 2 p.m.-7:30 p.m. with private appointments on Saturday. It will carry all the brands that keep you fly: Y3, Adidas, Nike, Jordan, Visvim, Staple, Gilded Age, WeSC, Fred Perry, Supra, DC, Clae, ALife, Creative Recreation, Crate Denim, Penfield, No Mas, Maharishi, MHi, Real Real Genuine, Freshjive, Still Life, Kangol, Baxter of California Men’s Grooming, Nooka, Nixon watches, Paul Smith Eyewear, Modern Amusement Sunglasses and Leica Cameras.
Damn, Leica cameras? that's what's good!

Happy Birthday!

On Thursday night Harlem's Goliath Sneaker shop had an anniversary party. The bass was blasting, the beer was bubbly and the kicks were fresh...everything was super copacetic...Shout out to my lil brother Tyrone, who works at Goliath. Congratulations on 3 years going strong!

This week another track got leaked off the American Gangster album...

Excuses for Nooses

A friend sent me this disturbing video that accuses CNN of reporting biased stories on hate crimes that favor African-Americans. The video in a nutshell: Black people are killers and need to stop crying over the recent noose stories in the news. I am on going on a YouTube hiatus for the evening. Over and out.

Norfolk 7

Exit Jena 6, enter Norfolk 7. A group of 7 African-American boys were caught on tape jumping a 13 year old white boy. We supported the Jena 6 - don't support the Norfolk 7.

No Words

We here at GFC are no fans of racism. However, we also don't condone or dismiss ignorance. You remember the Jena Six, the group of young men in Louisiana who were victims of excessive sentencing in a racially charged series of disputes? A recent YouTube video shows a not so vulnerable side of one the defendants, Robert Bailey. While activists including Mos Def, Cornell West and Al Sharpton protested on his behalf, Robert was allegedly flossing and thugging on his My Space page. Sensationalism could be at play here...You be the judge.

Halloween Fun

Natural Hair: A Glamour No No

If you are a subscriber or reader of Glamour Magazine, I suggest you think twice about that next purchase. The magazine has been added to the long list of companies that "subtly" express discriminatory remarks against Black people. A group of female attorneys at Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton (a reputable law firm in New York) hosted a workshop on the do's and dont's of corporate attire this past August. A staff writer of Glamour was invited to facilitate the workshop. The first slide of the presentation was the picture of a woman with an afro - a huge no no according to the writer. Dreadlocks were also condemned, and the presenter expressed her disbelief that people still find this hairstyle "appropriate". "No offense, but those political hairstyles really have to go," she informed the room of 40 women, 10 who were African American. Cindi Leive, the editor in chief of the magazine, issued a statement apologizing on behalf of the magazine and expressing that the staffer's opinions on natural hair is not the opinion of Glamour. "Glamour is proud of its diverse readership and celebrates the beauty of ALL women. We have responded directly and openly with readers to assure them of this fact. We have also apologized to the law firm, and we extend the same apology to you."

This type of ignorance is infuriating. As a Black woman with natural hair, I was really offended by the staff writer's comments. She clearly has no clue about Black hair care. To assume that afros and dreadlocks are a political statement is pretty offensive and...stupid. Unfortunately, these types of comments don't surprise me at all.

Mad Scientist

James Watson, the scientist who sparked a great deal of controversy after his assertion that black people are less intelligent than white people (see previous post below), has now cancelled several speaking engagements in Europe. Watson, who works at the Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory in Long Island, NY, was suspended after the public's reaction to his statements. Watson issued an apology last Thursday, saying "To all those who have drawn the inference from my words that Africa, as a continent, is somehow genetically inferior, I can only apologize unreservedly...That is not what I meant. More importantly, there is no scientific basis for such a belief...I cannot understand how I could have said what I am quoted as having said. I can certainly understand why people reading those words have reacted in the ways they have." Classic case of copping a plea. It doesn't seem to be working in this case, as Watson remains in hot water with his employer. Kudos to Cold Spring for punishing his inexplicable behavior.

That's My N*GG*

Nas Responds back to the black leaders about his upcoming album title, now revised to be called NIGGER

"I'm a street disciple...I'm talking to the streets. Stay out of our business. You ain't got no business worrying about what the word 'nigger' is or acting like you know what my album is about without talking to me. Whether you in the NAACP or you Jesse Jackson. I respect all of them ... I just want them to know: Never fall victim to Fox. Never fall victim to the sh-- they do. What they do is try to hurry up and get you on the phone and try to get you to talk about something you might not know about yet...If Cornell West was making an album called Nigger, they would know he's got something intellectual to say...To think I'm gonna say something that's not intellectual is calling me a nigger, and to be called a nigger by Jesse Jackson and the NAACP is counterproductive, counter-revolutionary."

Click HERE to read the rest of the story.

I can't wait for this album to come out.

Blacks Are Members of the Less Intelligent Race...

...as per respected scientist and Nobel Prize winner James Watson. Watson made less than subtle comments regarding the intelligence of Black people in a recent interview with The Sunday Times, stating that he was “inherently gloomy about the prospect of Africa” because “all our social policies are based on the fact that their intelligence is the same as ours - whereas all the testing says not really." He said he hoped that everyone was equal, but countered that “people who have to deal with black employees find this not true”. Watson's arguments were described in a 3-page article on the UK Times Online magazine website. What is most concerning about this story is the fact that these baseless and ignorant statements were made by a respected geneticist who was a recepient of one the greatest academic honors.

For someone that is to be of the more intelligent race, I find this scientist's argument groundless and based on unsubstantiated evidence. What are the "tests" that he references that prove his stance? How does his belief explain the genius of historic and contemporary Black pioneers -- Dr. Benjamin Carson, George Washington Carver, and the builders of the Egyptian pyramids, just to name a few?

But what do I know, I am a member of the less intelligent race, right? To read the complete article, see the related link HERE

N*GG* Please...

This has to be the most hilarious and disturbing definition of journalism. Watch below.

Kudos to Nas for continuously addressing issues, whether it is in a tasteful matter or not is for you to decide. But as your grandmother would do to you, sometimes you need to be force fed no matter the taste; this being one of them.

Seems like "folks" are scared of the word N*GG* now. They weren't scared 300, 200, 100, 50, 10, 5 , 1 year ago. This is straight up comedy, look how they're acting. Do they really care about it's affect on society or are they on the bandwagon with the rest???

Whether or not Nas names his album N*GG*, to me, is not the issue here. I believe he's stuck the challenge to American society and corporate America. Let's see whether or not constitutional rights will be upheld or reduced to obsolete ideals. Let's see if media will continue riding the artist/s or start addressing the idea of corporate responsibility. And most importantly, the continuation of racial and cultural dialogue because we can't allow it to be swept under the rug...Oh yea, last but not least, we can't forget promoting an upcoming album of one pop cultures prominent artists ;)

To teach, learn, and make money at the same time...That's what I call Education at its finest.

PSA: Big Things Poppin

“I give a fuck about the FED’s investigation on me/
I don’t care that they at my shows and they waitin’ on me/
I’ma keep on flossin’, poppin’ long as Toomp is on the beat/
Tell police’s I ain’t stoppin’, I’ma keep it in the streets/
Contrary to yo beliefs, I’m as real as you can be/
Fuck yo thoughts and yo feelings, n*gg* you don’t know me” - T.I. 'U Don’t Know Me'

"Okay my money real big,choppers is still here/
they catch me with it, fuck it I'm doing my lil bid/
and my drop top riding with my glock cock riding/
I'm looking for them niggas',where they at stop hiding, hey!" - T.I. 'Top Back Remix'

This is when art imitates life or vice versa...He sure wasn't lying, peep the photos.


PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT:
Listen folks...The Feds buy albums, The Feds read Feds & Don Diva, The Feds have technology, The Feds are backed by Bush...Basically they don't play games, so WATCH YO MOUTH.

T.I. hope you make it out of this one. Hope this is a lesson learned. Only you know how many lessons should be learned from this situation.

Make Sure You Don't Miss Curfew

Shelwanda Riley, a 15 year old girl in Florida, was recently arrested for a curfew violation. Shelwanda was picked up by an officer and punched and pepper sprayed. Check out this bone chilling footage.

In The News

This past Sunday, two football teams faced off in a game on Staten Island. The Hellfighters, comprised of mostly black highschoolers from Harlem, arrived to find the word NIGGER written in black marker on their team's bench. The players were insulted by the racial attack. The good news: the Hellfighters went on to kick the Seagulls asses, beating them 44-36 and elevating their record to 5-1. Though the win is a bleak victory in the war against racism, it is an example of Black youth defeating ignorance and hate with their talent and not their fists.

A group of lawmakers are pushing for new legislation that will make hanging a noose a felony. State Senators Eric Adams and Bill Perkins and State Assemblyman Dov Hikind spoke outside of Teachers College this past Sunday proposing that a provision be made to the law that currently makes it a felony to draw a swastika on private property. "Just as the swastika rips at the heart of those who have experienced anti-Semitic incidents, this is a symbol of hate,” said Senator Adams. My question is, what's the hold up?

GFCtv: China Loves GFCnewyork

Drunk Texting (Week 1): The Fader Magazine x 49

Fader magazine celebrated the release of the 49th issue last week at Love on Macdougal ...Spank Rock performed...he was a lil much for me...but I love the maggy...

Drunk Texting (Week 1): Jay-Z, Need We Say More?

Jay-Z leaked this onto the internet last week... This is soooo piff...roll up ya dollar bills...lets go!

Drunk Texting (Week 1): Blame It On the Liquor

Week in Review:

Sneaker pimps came to NYC last week...$25.00? Okkk for Nas and Slick Rick, ok. I heard Nas went in though....did like 20 songs...that's wassup...
I went last year, wasn't really impressed...considering I waited in the cold cause the line was hella long... And eerrybody was acting brand new...acting like they too cool for school... Oh yea Ghostface almost spilled his liquor all over my IDs, 1 of 1 in the world.........nah, I'm good.

Noose Abuse

The saga continues - another noose was found, this time at the Church Street Post Office close to Ground Zero in New York City. Employees spotted the noose on a lamppost outside of the post office on Thursday, and the incident was reported to NYPD's Hate Crimes department. The department is still investigating the noose incident at Columbia University, and is combing through over 56 hours of surveillance tapes that the University hesitantly handed over yesterday. Nooses, apparently, are the new trend in promoting racism against African-Americans. These incidents are appalling and shocking, especially in such a diverse city. Be aware people, be very aware.

TheFader.com is "Hip" to Mickey

Check Mickey Factz out on the Fader blog. It's only the beginning of what's to come.

Video: Blue Magic

Directed by Hype Williams

Opening of New Museum

This winter, December 1st, contemporary artist will have a museum in the capital of the world that they can call their's. The New Museum of Contemporary Art, a state-of-the-art 60,000 square foot home located on 235 Bowery, will be New York's only museum devoted exclusively to contemporary art.

Designed by Tokyo-based architects Sejima + Nishizawa/SANAA, [the] breathtaking facility will feature beautifully proportioned galleries, a theater, an education floor, [the] renowned New Museum Store, a café, a top floor event space with roof terraces, and more.


Other Relative Links:
New Museum, NY Times Mar 2007
SANAA, Vogue Nov 2006
SANAA Site

Noose Hanging At Columbia University

First Jena Six, then a copycat incident at the University of Maryland. Now, an incident of racial bias strikes in New York City, the capital of diversity in the United States. Columbia University was the setting of the most recent racially biased incident when a noose was hung on the door of an African-American professor at Teacher's College in Harlem. The noose was discovered this morning, and the incident was reported to the NYPD's Hate Crimes Task Force. And, just two weeks ago, graffiti was found on the stall of a bathroom in the International Affairs Building which said, "Attention You pinko Commie Motherfuckers and Arab Towelheads: America will wake up one day and Nuke Mecca, Medina, Tehran, Baghdad, Jakarta, and all the savages in Africa. You will all be fucked! America is for White Europeans."

Students are currently protesting on the surrounding blocks of the university's campus on 116th and Broadway, and Columbia's president Lee Bollinger will be meeting with the students later this afternoon. We will continue to do our part and keep you updated - do your part by staying informed.

True Originals

Check us out in this months new issue of Trace Magazine with Common and Lily Allen on the cover. We're apart of the feature titled 'True Originals' which is highlighting the various people and collectives that are influencing the cultural landscape of what we know as the New New York. Also check for Faile, 1992, and A.L.I.E.N., as they're several of the groups in the feature that are leading the way.

Nike & Vault present a photographic exhibition by Boogie

Nike & Vault present a photographic exhibition by Boogie

October 11th-December 20th, 2007

Open Reception:

Thursday, October 11th, 8pm-10pm

21 and over

RSVP @ BOOTS@NIKE.COM

I Like Your Supras

"Ma take my boxers off, but keep my Supras On"

This video is about to take the internet by storm.

Beats, Rhymes, & Life

Brooklyn Bodega & The Hip Hop Institute, in conjunction with VH1 Hip Hop Honors and powerHouse Arena present

• HIP-HOP HONORS PANELS 2007 •

Saturday, October 6, 2007 - 12-2pm
powerHouse Arena
37 Main Street, Dumbo, Brooklyn
F Train to York Street, A/C to High Street

PANEL #1: A Tribe Called Quest, The Birth and Evolution of a Legend: A Tribe Called Quest is one of the few universally respected groups in the history of Hip-Hop. Q-Tip, Ali Shaheed Muhammad, Phife (and sometimes Jarobi) crafted five outstanding albums over a 10 year period that defined what is know referred to as the Golden Era of Hip-Hop. Their music has influenced artists from Kanye West to T.I. to J Dilla and many more. Come join us as we discuss the group’s genesis, evolution and legacy. Let’s separate fact from fiction and why this group holds such a special place in Hip Hop.

Panelists:

Jeff Sledge, Senior Director, Jive Records
Brian Coleman, Author, Check The Technique
Eskay, Writer, Nahright.com
Dallas Penn, Dallaspenn.com, Internet Celebrities
Lynn Johnson, Senior Editor, Fast Company
Buttahman, Director of Music & Talent, MTV

Seconds of My Life

New York City's favorite visual griot, Jamel Shabazz, is at it again with Seconds of My Life. Go Pick it up now.

Seconds Of My Life
by Jamel Shabazz

PHOTOGRAPHY / URBAN CULTURE / NOSTALGIA
HC, 8 x 10.75 inches, 256 pages,
250 four-color photographs
ISBN: 978-1-57687-360-1

OCTOBER 2007
$35.00 USD

Check Out The Exhibition
October 6–November 11, 2007
The powerHouse Arena
37 Main Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201
For more information please call
212-604-9074 x100

GFCnewyork in Hong Kong

So the team just recently came back from Hong Kong. Mickey Factz had a show out there, so you know it was major. I'll be putting some video footage from the trip up soon, but here are some pics of Hong Kong to get you started.

Congressional Hearings on Hip-Hop Censorship & Responsibility