Take Back Labor Day

A review of Take Back Labor Day has been posted up on URB Magazine's blog, peep it here...

Words by Jen Boyles photos by C-Rocka




At some point within the last year, the Minneapolis/St Paul SEIU union decided the best way to combat the weeklong takeover of their domain with the Republican National Convention in town was to throw a massive hip-hop party to "Take Back Labor Day." So on Monday, Sept. 1, they did just that, and peacefully, despite more than 260 arrests of RNC protestors that weekend elsewhere in the city. Showing up for the Labor-Day-seizing on stage were local rap icons Atmosphere, Mos Def, a reunited Pharcyde, and Dave Nada (spinning inbetween sets).


URB was there and got some great pictures of the fest at Harriet Island (thanks to Christina Rimstad for the shots) -- check 'em out and see how great we in the frozen tundra are at massive resistance.


Highlight #1: Pharcyde's Fatlip is sick of everyone circulating rumors that he smokes crack. An obvious retort? A live cover of Bobby Brown's "My Perogative." Dope.


Highlight #2: Seeing Slug rock a sweaty Obama 08 shirt and a crowd of 30,000 hometown fans.

GZA, MUJA MESSIAH, P.O.S.

GZA
Peter S. Scholtes
Let it stew in the subconscious, where the real Wu-Tang decoding begins, but to my ears GZA's new Pro Tools (Babygrande) sounds like one of the more delirious and imaginative Wu-Tang-related releases since GZA's own Wu-fan-favorite Liquid Swords (from 1995), a classic he's been performing live in toto this year. At least "Life Is a Movie" deserves the Gnarls Barkley-sized crossover it won't get, from its Gary Numan-esque synth whack to a funny born-loser chorus ("sometimes I feel like my life's a movie/I don't like to film/I don't like the film") warbled by Irfane Khan-Acito of the Parisian electronic group Outlines. "I contracted lung cancer from third-hand smoke," quips the Genius. "The man who hit lotto and lost his ticket/In a rainstorm, and struck by lightning trying to get it." With devilish local hero Muja Messiah, and special guests to be announced.

-City Pages

It's Like Christmas!

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01 - Intromental (Prod. by Dreddy Kruger)
02 - Pencil (Feat. Masta Killa & RZA) (Prod. by Mathematics)
03 - Alphabets (Prod. by True Master)
04 - Groundbreaking (Feat. Young Justice) (Prod. by Bronze Nazareth)
05 - 7 Pounds (Prod. by Black Milk)
06 - 0% Finance (Prod. by Choco)
07 - Short Race (Feat. Roc Marciano) (Prod. by Arabian Knight)
08 - Interlude
09 - Paper Plate (Prod. by RZA)
10 - Columbian Ties (Feat. True Master) (Prod. by Bronze Nazareth)
11 - Firehouse (Feat. Ka) (Prod. by Roc Marciano)
12 - Path Of Destruction (Prod. by Jay Waxx Garfield)
13 - Cinema (Feat. Young Justice) (Prod. by Arabian Knight)
14 - Intermission (Drive In Movie)
15 - Life Is A Movie (Feat. RZA & Irfane Khan-Acito) (Prod. by RZA)
16 - Elastic Audio (Feat. FYRE Department & Dreddy Kruger) (Live)






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01 - The Entrance
02 - Hot: Sizzling, Scorching, Torching, Blazing
03 - Maica Living (Feat. Killah Sha & Guardian Leep)
04 - Pump Ya Fist (Feat. Mikey D Lotto)
05 - Party Time
06 - In The Ghetto
07 - Hardcore Hip Hop (Prod. by Marco Polo)
08 - Frantic Barz
09 - Swein' Love
10 - Ru Dope (Feat. Jeru Tha Damaja)
11 - Dap (Feat. Lil Dap)
12 - Noyd (Feat. Big Noyd)
13 - Classic Emergency
14 - Rockin' Hip Hop
15 - Large Pro Says
16 - To The Meadows
17 - The Hardest (Feat. Styles P & AZ)







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01 - Intro (Feat. DMX) (Prod. by Ervin "EP" Pope)
02 - Lax Files (Prod. by J. R. Rotem)
03 - State of Emergency (Feat. Ice Cube) (Prod. by J. R. Rotem)
04 - Bulletproof Diaries (Feat. Raekwon) (Prod. by Jelly Roll)
05 - My Life (Feat. Lil Wayne) (Prod. by Cool & Dre)
06 - Money (Prod. by Cool & Dre)
07 - Cali Sunshine (Feat. Bilal) (Prod. by Nottz)
08 - Ya Heard (Feat. Ludacris) (Prod. by Nottz)
09 - Hard Liquor (Interlude) (Prod. by Ervin "EP" Pope)
10 - House of Pain (Prod. by DJ Toomp)
11 - Gentleman's Affair (Feat. Ne-Yo) (Prod. by J. R. Rotem)
12 - Let Us Live (Feat. Chrisette Michelle) (Prod. by Scott Storch)
13 - Touchdown (Feat. Raheem Devaughn) (Prod. by 1500 or Nothin')
14 - Angel (Feat. Common) (Prod. by Kanye West)
15 - Never Can Say Goodbye (Feat. Latoya Williams) (Prod. by Ervin "EP" Pope)
16 - Dope Boys (Feat. Travis Barker) (Prod. by 1500 or Nothin')
17 - Game's Pain (Feat. Keyshia Cole) (Prod. by Knobody & Dahoud Darien)
18 - Letter to the King (Feat. Nas) (Prod. by Hi-Tek)
19 - Outro (Feat. DMX)

Take Back Labor Day!

A great event is coming to Harriet Island in St. Paul one day before the National Republican Convention starts. Things are going to get crazy around these parts, but this show was created to raise awareness about people who may not have the greatest work conditions and to provide them with infomation on how to make those conditions better. The show has an amazing line up including the legendary group The Pharcyde with all it's original members, folk-rocker Billy Bragg and Mos Def along with many others! Please take the time to check out the website www.takebacklaborday.com and spread the word! It's only $10!!! Hope to see all you there.

Redman Flossin' Round Da Block!

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Bedroom Heat

My home girl who's out in Bed Stuy has been amazing me with her hustle. It's almost as if she has kicked it in on grind 24/7, that's right even when she sleep she dreamin' of another idea. Now that I've worked us to the bedroom here's one of the many things Sarah White does, DJing and one sexy mix. This mix is for the lovers, now go get your groove on! Download here.

Track list...

Crown Royal - Jill Scott
Her Holy Water- Imani Uzuri
Brooklyn Mood- Jneiro Jarel
Sheila Proper - Pursuit Groove Remix
You know what (demo)- Res
How you gonna feel-Skymark feat Steve Spacek
Five Alarm- Deckstream
P.R.I.Tt.Y Boy- Heavy
I wanna be with you- Arch_typ feat Sarah White
Light of day- Dhundee feat Michele Amador
Guilt Junkie- Ge-ology
Take my time- 4Hero feat Jack Davey
Only and Always- Muhsinah
Tea Leaf Dancers-Flying Lotus feat Dreya
Canela- Dj Don Cuco

PS-there is only a limited amount of downloads so get yours fast or be bored in the bedroom.

China Olympics Firing Squad

Check this out I took this from the blog FFFFOUND!

R.I.P. Isaac Hayes

The Black Moses, Shaft originator and the man behind Chef's voice on South Park, Isaac Hayes, passed away in his home on Sunday. R.I.P. To family and fans who may be greiving, keep ya heads up.









Live performance at the STAX concert in LA

New PLS Magazine Out: The Eco Issue

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Ready to Die (O.G. Edition)

The Mixtape Marvel - Ready to die (o.g. edition)

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Intro (Original Version w/ Uncleared Samples)
Things Done Changed (Original Version)
Gimme The Loot (Never Before Heard UNCENSORED Version)
Machine Gun Funk (DJ Premier’s Version)
Warning (Original Version)
Ready To Die (Original Version w/ Different Beat)
One More Chance (Original Version w/ Uncleared Sample)
Fuck Me (Interlude)
The What ft. Method Man (Original Version w/ Unheard Lyrics)
Juicy (Pete Rock’s Version)
Everyday Struggle (Original Demo Mix)
Me & My Bitch (Original Version w/ Different Beat)
Respect (Original Extended Edition)
Friend Of Mine (Original Demo Version)
Whatchu Want (Unreleased Original Version)
Suicidal Thoughts (Pete Rock’s Version)
Bonus Cuts:

Come On ft. Sadat X (Unreleased Original Version)
Who Shot Ya? (Original Demo Mix)
For The Macs & Dons (Unreleased Track)
Pepsi Freestyle (Unreleased Track)
Biggie Got The Hype Shit (Unreleased 1991 Demo Track)

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"Is This Guy Fuckin' Kiddin?!"

You think McCain is scary look at his wife! I just swapped this from the blog, totallylookslike.com, that my homie Marcel linked me to.


see famous look-a-like faces

Karmasheetra

To twist yourself into previously perplexing bedroom positions, lay down the Twister-like sheet and place hands, feet, knees, and asses on the appropriately numbered symbols -- pink for you, blue for your man -- which would pave the path to ecstasy, if your extreme horniness could only overcome your crumminess at Twister.

Order yours here.

Listen to MPLS

Last week I wrote about my homie Franz and his friends starting a podcast, well, here's their official site!

Check it out episode 4, now up for your listening pleasure.

http://www.listentompls.blogspot.com/

MCP Closes

To all you are lovers and photographers out there I just received a very sad email from MCP. It saddens me to see places where your creativity is nourished and your knowledge is expanded through the arts closing. It seems that it's happening too much and it needs to stop!

Here was the letter that the Board Co-Chairs sent out...


It is with regret that we must inform you that Minnesota Center for Photography is discontinuing business operations at the close of business on July 31st. Over the past six months we have unsuccessfully attempted to adjust our budget and, with your help, raise additional funds to pay down debt and fund continuing operations.

The Board made this decision with reluctance and after attempting whatever we could do to permit the survival of MCP.

On behalf of the many stakeholders in Minnesota Center For Photography, we thank you for your continuing interest and support of MCP’s mission over the years.

Very truly yours,


Chuck Koosmann, Co-Chair
Mark L. Wilson, Co-Chair

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