Sunday Swerve: The Blast Master KRS Edition

Posted in Blogroll, Boogie Down Productions, Chuck D, KRS-One, Randy Hubbard Parker, Scott La Rock, sunday swerve on July 6th, 2008 by Mizzo

KRS%20ONE%20Red%20Hands-Photo%20by%20Jess%20Watt Sunday Swerve: The Blast Master KRS Edition

Everybody knows that Chuck D is our fam here, now it’s time to highlight his contemporary.

R.I.P Scott La Rock and Randy Hubbard Parker.

Lets see if the Hip Hop heads can tell me what’s missing from this lineup.

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Sean “Diddy” Combs Denies Link To 1994 Tupac Shakur Shooting

Posted in Biggie, Blogroll, Chuck D, Puffy, Sean Diddy Combs, Tupac on March 18th, 2008 by Mizzo

p-diddy-picture-1 Sean Diddy Combs Denies Link To 1994 Tupac Shakur Shooting
Has risen to the top of his field

A story that has become legend in hoods across America is coming to the mainstream. Up until his death, Tupac Shakur was adamant Diddy was involved in the 1994 Quad Recording Studios shooting and all the subsequent drama eventually culminated in the deaths of Pac and Biggie.

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The Cardinal and the Blue Jay: An Excerpt of The Son Of Melancholy Jazz

Posted in Blogroll, Brenda Russell, Cameo, Chester, Chuck D, Gittin' Funky, Kid and Play, Michael Tillery, NBA, PA, Phyllis Hyman, Sherry Wiggins, The Son of Melancholy Jazz, William Penn High School, bipolar, manic depression on March 13th, 2008 by Mizzo

the-young-bohh The Cardinal and the Blue Jay: An Excerpt of The Son Of Melancholy Jazz

It’s been 20 years since my Mom passed. For anyone out there who has lost a parent, you know it doesn’t get any easier. I go through my own personal Ides of March every year, but as time passes, I’m able to reflect and recollect on the memories that have shaped my present existence. This is why I implore us all to have a sense of urgency, because when life is gone, it’s gone.

On March 13, 1988–Mom’s birthday, I had to work at 12 midnight and woke from a nap around 8. My sister and I were sitting on my bed laughing hysterically at something or other before Mom called around 8:30. I was in a giddy mood considering I’d tried to reach her earlier and wish her Happy Birthday to no avail. I fell asleep worrying, so when I finally heard her voice, I was noticeably relieved.

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