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Music Monday-Reggae Edition!
This is Music Monday on steroids. This Monday we not only get new music, but we also get to look at the 3 part amazing documentary shot by B+ (Mochilla) for the Distance relatives album. The song shown in the … Continue reading
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Michael Jackson ft. Akon-Hold My Hand
“Hold My Hand,” the brand-new Jackson song featuring R&B singer Akon, was officially released on Monday as the first single off next month’s posthumous album, “Michael.” Michael Jackson and Akon recorded the song in 2007; at the time, Jackson felt … Continue reading
Ni Wakati (It's time) by Michael Wanguhu
Come support MIchael Wanguhu in his new project-Ni Wakati (It’s time); a follow up to his well received debut, Hip Hop Colony, where he documented the impact of hip hop in Kenya and East Africa. Ni Wakati re-introduces Africa’s rich diversity … Continue reading
Distant Relatives: Update
Ran across this article on hiphopdx. Distant Relatives album will now be coming out on May 18, 2010, just in time for the World Cup. The article also has some information on features on the album the track list and … Continue reading
Clottey vs. Pacquiao: Ghana vs. Philippines.
Tomorrow marks an important day for Joshua Clottey’s boxing career, he will be facing Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao for the World Welterweight Championship belt. Clottey who was born and raised in Accra, Ghana has seen his career rise despite his recent … Continue reading
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Waving Flag-Young Artists for Haiti.
This song is seriously taking on a life of its own. Here is a “We Are the World” type remix that was recorded during the Winter Olympics last month in Vancouver. The song features 50 Canadian artists among them K’naan, … Continue reading
K'naan Waving Flag Celebration mix video
Finally!! here’s the video for the Celebration Mix of K’Naan’s “Wavin’ Flag,” directed by Nabil Elderkin. This is the version of the song that will be used for Coca-Cola’s campaign this summer at the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South … Continue reading
Damian Marley and Nas-As We Enter/Strong Will Continue
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 … Continue reading
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Jay-Z, Bono, Rihanna-Stranded (Haiti Mon Amor)
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 … Continue reading
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Wyclef Responds to Criticisms.
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.