A couple of songs off the much anticipated Distant Relatives album slated for a March 20 release date. Nas and Damian even throw in some Swahili in “As We Enter”, Nas rapping “Habari Gani?” Damian replying “Mzuri sana” which translates to How’re you doing? Very good, or more loosely -Wasup? chillin. Listen to “As We Enter” here and download here. Listen to “Strong will Continue” here.
This was performed for the first time live at last night’s Haiti telethon. This song is also available on iTunes with the proceeds going toward Haiti relief fund through Partners in Health. “Right by your side while we try to make sense of this”-Jay-Z
Here is a video of Wyclef responding to the recent criticisms concerning his organization Yele Haiti. The criticisms stemmed from reports that yele Haiti had misappropriated donated money.
We recently had the pleasure to sit with Capital FM’s MURUGI MUREKIO
Click HERE for the full article on Capital FM’s Lifestyle Page…also check their Fan page on FACEBOOK very interesting perspectives on there.
When Kenyan born Jeffrey Kimathi started Jamhuri Wear in 2003, there were a lot of sceptics and few optimists. Today his brand has evolved into a global product worn by big names in the US entertainment industry such as Jay Z, Akon, Ludacris, K’Naan and Damien Marley among others.
We caught up with him for a one-on-one… READ ON CLICK HERE.
20-X is starting out with a bang!! its going to be a great year!!!
First off the gate..
The African Cup of Nations is the most prestigious and one of the major soccer events in Africa. The African Nations Cup 2010 will have its first game this January 10, 2010 which is between the host, Oil beautiful rich country of Angola and the boys from the West African nation of Mali. All of the other games for this cup will take place this month until the finals which is set on January 31, 2010.
I am taking bets, my money is on DD and the Ivory Coast team all the way!
you?
Our boy Brian Deka Pawpaw from the planet of Brooklyn dishes out a Fresh FIYA! Fela Jacket in this piece inspired by the musical on broadway.. Brian has many loves apart from being a dope visual artist.. CLICK HERE to check his blog and learn more about him.
Thanks Phiona for the heads up.
Fela Jacket from Brian Paupaw on Vimeo.
CLICK HERE for tickets and more info.
Happy and safe Holidays to you and your loved one’s. Thank you for rockin’ with us in 2009: — let’s stay on point and fresh for 2010! BIG HUG! now let me show this chicken and chapati.. who is boss.
P.s Cassi i had to jack this image it’s too tight.. thanks.
Check her blog out its crazy dope. CLICK HERE.
Now here’s a chance to indulge yourself and soak up the culture. The 17th annual African Diaspora Film Festival is running from Nov 27 - Dec 15 at various locations in NYC. With a selection of 101 urban, classic, independent and foreign films from 46 countries, i’m sure there is something there for everyone. The films are an artful showcase of the lives of people from Africa and the African Diaspora Click here for more info
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