Exit Polls & Rich Rappers: Young Jeezy “Fucks With McCain” Until It Hurts His Career
As a black person, especially a black male, if you’re not supporting Barack Obama’s presidential run you’re looked at in the worst light by not only black people but white people as well. “But you’re black,” they gasp if you say you’re voting for an Independent or even worse John McCain this fall. So it’s no surprise that Young Jeezy, who’s feeling the heat from what some consider statements he’s at least considering supporting the Arizona Senator in this fall’s election, he told Vibe Magazine, “No disrespect to my man Barack, but I f**ked with John McCain,” issue a full press release stating his support for “the black man.”
Let’s face it, as an entertainer it is the “cool” thing to do to support a democrat, especially Obama. If Oprah does it, if Will Smith does it, if Scarlett Johansson does it, you as a celberity must or your toast.
When Jeezy told Vibe Magazine McCain, “He greeted me like a god,” who was surprised? Why wouldn’t he? McCain is undoubtedly going to continue the Bush Administrations tax cuts for the rich and Obama is undoubtedly going to raise taxes for the rich, similar to Bill Clinton in the 90’s. Rappers like Jeezy are rich. Don’t be surprised to have these guys and gals, make songs about Obama, stream his photo at concerts urging fans to vote for him, make videos with John Legend shouting “Yes We Can” at rallies, go on and on about how much they want this black man in office and still vote for McCain in the fall. Hey, it’s ultimately their pockets their protecting, right? We know how those exit polls can be misleading.
While some have done nothing but spit vitriol at the Snowman, I commend Jeezy if he’s one of those rich rappers doing just that, because he had the balls to say he has a choice. Black and white people alike treat the black vote as if we don’t have a choice. As if there isn’t anybody else to vote for because we must blindly support the half-white, half-African candidate—because we’re black. That’s bull. You always have a choice, and that fact that Jeezy seems to acknowledge that shows great judgment on his part whether you agree or not.
by: Kendrick Daye
Krink on CNN
Krink was recently featured on CNN with a 2-minute long video. Krink is a maker of high-quality markers and inks that is made for use both in the streets and in studio environments. The video covers the beginning of Krink to its dominating state today in the art supply market. They also talk with Craig Costello, the founder of Krink, on how everything got started.
Watch the video [HERE].
Source: Mashkulture
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You’ve probably already seen the flyers and stickers all around your city of the catchy slogan, “When Life Gives You Lemons, Paint That Shit Gold!” They belong to Atmosphere and they’re to promote his new release When Life Gives You Lemons, You Paint That Shit Gold. He’s made his site uber interactive and added a feature which allows users to bomb and tag any on the internet. They even give you a heap of weapons. Go hit up any site. We recommend Art Nouveau Magazine. Wink Wink! Check out the wack shit i did here.
Bancal Bancal!
If you’re in Barcelona check this event out. The Bancal Bancal studio is a new project started by three London-based frenchmen Ivan Smagghe, Danton Eeprom and Tim Paris plus british dj/producer Pete Herbert. From this “Franco English resistance bunker”, as Ivan describe, had already originated some cool tracks including 3 remixes from Ivan Smagghe & Tim Paris (aka It’s A Fine Line) out on Marketing, Tsuba and Soma, one EP + one remix from Ivan Smagghe & Danton Eeprom (aka “La Horse”) due to be released on Fondation and Kill The Dj + one EP with Tim Paris and Pete Herbert (aka “Challenge”) out soon on Marketing. Some Danton and Tim material is also in the pipeline. Bancal Bancal is also a club night featuring Pete Herbert, Danton’s twisted live act and an extensive back2back dj performance from Tim and Ivan. The first edition took place in Paris at Rex club and feedback from clubbers and press has been amazing so far. On thursday june 19th, they will bring the show out of France for the first time, here at BeCool in Barcelona.
In the disco room upstairs Crack & Speed’s Jef K, Cosmo Vitelli from I’m A Cliche, Baby G of LSB fame (with Pete Herbert), JL Magoya (from Deep in Madrid) and Barcelona-based Will Deluxe will keep things phat
FAMILIES (the booking agency of Alexkid, D’julz, Tim Paris and Llorca among other but also the initiator of the FAMILIESdownloads online dj mix series) is also celebrating its website’s reopening, with a revamped design.
France Touches Hong Kong Again
France touches Hong Kong, again! Hong Kong’s hottest night destination VOLAR brings together the award winning label Ed Banger Records for the 3rd installment of “France Touches Hong Kong Music Festival.” The event has music, art, lifestyle and cultural elements between France and Hong Kong which goes perfect with Ed Banger’s talented list of performers and local acts from the visual, street and tattoo scene. The one night only event takes place Friday, May 30th. Please visit frenchmay.com for more info.
France Touches Hong Kong Music Festival 2008
Friday, May 30th @ Star Hall, HK International Trade & Exhibition Centre
Time: 9:00 pm till late
Ticket Prices: $380 HKD (before May 10th) / $450 HKD (May 11th and on)
Tickets are available through hkticketing.com or via phone 31 288 288.
Super7 x Secret Base Vodoo Bagman
Super7 and Secret Base have teamed up to collaborate on some dark magic with the realse of thier new figure, Red and Yellow Voodoo Bagman. The toy features a red voodoo plush inserted in the clear rotocast body with yellow and black sprays. It was released over the weekend at the Super7 store in San Francisco as well as in their online store.
Super7 Store
1630 Post Street
San Francisco, CA 94115
415.409.4700
Source: HighSnobiety
Jimi Hendrix Alleged Sex Tape Released
After today, rock legend Jimi Hendrix will be known for more than playing the guitar. On Wed Apr. 30, Vivid Entertainment, released 11 minutes of footage of a man resembling Hendrix engaging in sex wiht two unidentified woman. Vivid Entertainment also distributed the Pamela Anderson and Tommy Lee sex tape. The grainy film’s authenticity has been challenged by some. Hendrix’s long-time girlfriend, Kathy Etchingham, was reported as telling the New York Times after viewing still photos taken from the footage: “It is not him.” “His face is too broad and nose and nostrils too wide for Jimi,” she was quoted as telling the Times via email.
Please visit Vivid Entertainment and be the judge for yourself.
JustSeeds.org Release Book
The book is even bilingual. Reproduce and Revolt features the work of artists from over a dozen countries. The collection contains hundreds of high-quality illustrations and graphics about social justice and political activism for use on flyers, posters, t-shirts, brochures, stencils, and any other graphic elements of social causes. The graphics are bold, easy to reproduce, and available to reproduce without permission. The book offers clear instructions on how to utilize the images to improve the effectiveness of visual campaigns. It also contains a short history of political graphics, highlighting the vital and powerful role that graphics have played in social movements all over the world – serving as tools to inspire, mobilize, and transform communities.
BIG Ballet in Atlanta.
The Big Ballet in Atlanta was fantastic. Take a look at this video courtesy of SOHH.com. I’ve never seen so many Hip-Hop Sites and Blogs so excited about a ballet! This is great. Kudos to Big Boi.
http://nahright.com/news/2008/04/11/video-big-bois-big-ballet-production/
Random Tidbits, Widgets, & News
Hate to say we told you so, but we told you so. In Issue #2 of Art Nouveau Magazine we listed Janelle Monae as one of five artists you’ll know by the end of 2008, after the media blitz this week we’re sure you know her now. She’s been on MTV, VH1, and seemingly every blog both obscure and popular you can name after Diddy announced he signed her. Let’s hope he doesn’t try to change her or mishandle her, he has a habit of doing that—Loon, B5, G-Dep, Cheri Dennis, 112, Faith Evans, Carl Thomas, etc, anyone? Anyways we’re happy for Miss Monae. Did Anyone See the shout-out from Barack Obama on her MySpace by the way?
Afternoon Nouveau
“What, a style list Agnyess didn’t make?”
Regina George and Gretchen Weiners aren’t the only girls who have their own lunch table. Style Magazine profiles New York’s real life bitches and cliques. Need I say, “cool Asians, varsity jocks, unfriendly black hotties, girls who eat their feelings and girls who eat nothing at all?
By now you’ve probably realized Gnarls Barkley’s new album The Odd Couple is a menagerie of bonus tracks that didn’t make St. Elsewhere instead of the life changing sophomore classic you wanted it to be. If you are that music savvy, typically meaning you know Soulja Boy from Soulja Slim, you may also be aware that old albums are so much better than the new. Before Dangermouse signed Cee Lo’s prenup and became the odd couple and was well, just, odd, he had a little-known musical affair with underground rap god MF Doom spawning The Mouse & The Mask, a super creative Adult Swim-friendly soundtrack (with many knee slapping guest appearances from Aqua Teen) that should hold you over until artists come off the prolonged spring break and start making music again. DOWNLOAD
Shin Tanaka Turns Paper Toy into Vinyl Figurine
Shin Tanaka turns his once paper toy into an all new 7-inch T-BOY Vinyl Figurine by Play Imaginative. There is currently no release date or details but this is no doubt going to be huge in the toy world. Click more for additional pictures.
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