Oldie But Goodie: "One Mic" - Nas

"One Mic"

Produced by: Nasir Jones & hip hop producer Chucky Thompson

"One Mic" is a song by hip hop rapper Nas, which was the third single on his fifth studio album released April 16, 2002 on Columbia Records. The song samples a portion of Phil Collin's song "In The Air Tonight". In "One Mic", Nas raps about his desire for simple life and the obstacles we face that tend to complicate life. He also speaks on his wish to make a difference, with just one mic.  When discussing the theme of the song in a Rolling Stone interview, Nas stated, "'One Mic' is just about the power. It's almost like Hip Hop is Dead in it's infant stages, saying how much this is a blessing to be out here, speaking about what's happening in the neighborhoods, having the whole world understand & relate." This song sends a strong message of becoming the change we wish to see. "You need some soul searching? The time is now!" 

"Top 10 Dunks of The 2012-13 NBA Season"

"Top 10 Dunk of The 2012-13 NBA Season"

Check out highlights from the best slam dunks, alley oops, & posterizations from the latest NBA season and see who went the hardest! 

Floyd Mayweather's Training Session!

"Floyd Mayweather's Training Session"

Check out Floyd Mayweather as he trains for his fight .vs. Guerrero which will go down May 4th. Make sure you order the fight from Showtime's ALL Access on Pay-Per-View, it's something you won't want to miss!! 

"We Get High" - Fabolous

"We Get High"

A Creative Key Film 

Fabolous drops the video to his song, "We Get High", off his newest mix tape Soul Tape 2. He has always been one of my favorite rappers so it's only right that you check it out! "It's Loso in case you ain't know so!" 

"No Lame Gang ( Rich As F*ck Freestyle) " - Chief Reg ft. Tre Stylz

"No Lame Gang (Rich As F*ck Freestyle)"

Check out this track as GOL's Chief Reg & Tre Stylz' team up to freestyle over Lil Wayne's "Rich As F*ck". Big shout outs to Clout Club and No Lame Gang!

Poetry Contest Submission: "Soul Mate" - a poem written by Tarrance Branch

Soul Mate

Another rime?

It's about another time,

another night,

another day is gone of bright.

Another bill?

A dollar that I must reveal,

I feel a chill,

the "could" is giving me the ill's,

I have to go,

but yet I think I'm gonna stay,

she wants me now,

so yes we had to run away,

the girl was smart,

she has a decent sided heart,

a pretty smile,

can make a nigga walk a mile.

just to see her face,

I mean the girl is not a waste.

Who takes her place?

You're holding hands when at the Taste,

but she's your baby,

for ever, ever, ever? 

Maybe...

she's got me crazy,

because she's more than just a lady, 

my soul mate, 

 I tell you that she's more than great,

like five lakes,

and when I meet her I can't wait! 

But did I meet her?

Or did I let her slip away?

The girl was could,

could as my city I can say,...

this was deep, 

deep as the ocean past the creek,

I go to sleep,

wake up to sounds her rested beat!

So what's the matter?

Maybe I'm tweaking, nothing's wrong!

I ride around, 

thinking of never going home,

but it's a phase,

and maybe you then, had the blaze,

I walk away...

but tomorrow's yet to stay. 

"Gold" - Femdot

"Gold"

Directed by:  @VisualMeccaEnt

Femdot is back as he releases the video to his joint titled "Gold". This kid is definitely what I would consider underrated. He hopes and wishes to expand his fan base and support system as his mixtape "Femdelacreme" slowly but surely approaches. Check out the video above and share to help Femdot build a bigger buzz. 

Poetry Contest Submission : " Who Are You? " - a poem written by Dejah Mcgrew-Stephens

Who Are You?

A world of destruction behind those eyes...

Whose tongue with words cut sharper than knives. 

But you shed a past of pain, darkness, and lies,

I wonder...who are you?

Father, mother, sister, brother...

Do I want to dig any further?

Who are you?

Child reborn unto the sand,

An untold story just began,

& simply want those to understand,

who are you?

Your apart of this world that was created.

A presence so powerful it was belated.

A knowledge so unknown that it seemed outdated...

But I know who you are,

You're a sense of imagination,

That produces a tone of gratification,

That makes me say "thank God we made it!" 

Poetry Contest Submission: "Black" - a poem written by Keisha A.

Black 

We are born into a world that automatically hate us.

We are black people.

Ancestors of Africans and grandchildren of rapists.

You see... they freed us physically, 

but left our minds in cages.

Racism no longer lives under white sheets,

 but instead in the hearts of black faces.

Divisions of hue separate us.

Beauty measured not by brains, not by heart, but by tones and textures.

Dark skinned little girls praying for lighter complexions.

Didn’t know then, but now I know better.

How can I expect God to deliver to me sins of the devil?

Brainwashed into thinking that I was wasn’t good enough,

 but that was before I discovered what beauty really was.

B. Beyond because you are beautiful beyond a complexion.

E. Every. Every time you look in the mirror love your reflection.

A. Amazing in every sense of the word.

U. Unified from the most precious things on earth.

T. Trust. Always trust and know your worth.

Y. You for you are black and beau-ti-ful.

And wherever you go I want you to know……

BLACK girls who are brown and who are light are still black and equal as one, but brown girls are

special because they get more kisses from the sun ;).

Poetry Contest Submission: "Rape Culture" - a poem written by Kween K

Rape Culture 

We live in a world where rape culture is idolized...

But tell that to the broad who got her innocence taken from her...

First, when she was 14 by a boy who was 4 years older than her,

and then two more times by a men who attacked her while she was in a drunken state...

Rape culture is idolized...

But tell that to the little boy who's mother's boyfriend came to his room in the still of the night,

ravaging in his body everyday for 12 years, since he was 5 years old....

Rape culture is idolized...

But y'all blame it on the victims...

saying "Her skirt was too short"

"She drank too much vodka "

"She danced too nasty"

"He smoked too much weed"

"He should've fought back"

"She was too innocent"

"B*tches know what they be doing"

"She's a hoe for getting drunk like that "

"It's YOUR fault"

Rape culture is idolized...

Until it happens to Your girlfriend. 

Your sister. Your cousin. 

Your mother. Your daughter. 

Rape culture is idolized...

But when will enough be enough?

When will we stop idolizing it and  realize it's NOT okay?