Hip Hop Roots Awareness: Spoken Word: Ms. Latifah

Okay, so now that we've gotten two of the three main dances that sparked in the 80's and helped launch as a basis for Hip Hop on the table. I thought we'd take a detour from the dance age and look into the main aspect behind where hip hop came from. Yes peoples, I'm talking about Poetry, and Spoken Word. Now "rap" as you probably known is an acronym for "Rhythm and Poetry".

Now this is different from written poetry in the idea that it is written in the manor it is going to be recited aloud. It is also written so it is easy to understand the meaning, and the concept behind it. While alot of Poetry is abstract in it's ideas and meanings.

Now I could go very deatiled in this post and talk for just about two pages. But I'll get to the main point of the post. Ms. Latifah is a native Atlanta Spoken Word artist. Now she has a Spoken Word album as well as a Hip Hop album, that has a track, possibly two that features Lupe Fiasco.

I had the great honor of meeting Ms. Latifah at a Potery Slam at my old high school where she proformed I think three of her works. I got them on video but my cheap camera's mic didn't pick up any sound but the applause, (which for her and the other speakers were deafening).

So I went to her myspace and as well on youtube, and got some of her work to let you hear her amazing words. She told me she'd check otu the page and I'm hopeing she'll like it and tell Lupe to check it out (hint, hint) =)

Well the first video is off her hip hop album, while the second is from her spoken word album. ENJOY!

Another Pair of All Whites!

2.25.08
Return Of The White Leather Skytop!
That’s right, the white leather Skytop is back for a quick release this spring only(meaning now). So if you missed it the first time here’s your chance.

Suprafootware.com!

Hi Can Bed...... Dear Lord the Ideas I have =)

Hi-Can is a “High Fidelity Canopy” created by the Italian Designer Edoardo Carlino. Hi-can integrates flaps, ventilation, a hi-fi system and a screen with a dvd player. What more can one want?


Think of it as a geek's second home inside the home. The Hi-Can "Fidelity Canopy" supposedly lets users "surf the web, watch movies, play games, and listen to music all from the comfort of your bed." No word yet on pricing or availability. Click here for first picture in gallery.








I found this at Urban Kinetics, but I did a lilttle bit of my own research....... I think I love this bed hahahaha (no homo).... Just think, now you won't even have to talk that special girl into your bed. Just pull out your phone, and say,"Have you ever slept in one of these??" hahahahahahaha. Okay so maybe not. Peace!

The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air x Puma West Philly First Round Pack

A show that needs no real introduction, The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air has had a long lasting impact on youth culture. Whether it be Will rocking OG Jordans to flipping his suit jacket inside-out, The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air was always defining in his style. In an upcoming collaboration, Puma has teamed up with The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air on a two pack of sneakers. Seen here is the West Philly First Round Pack which features the same iconic graffiti seen in the opening credits. The pack also includes a fluorescent green Agitation watch. Look for these to release May 17th, 2008.

Okay now Hypebeast has my attention for the rest of the year! And being from PHILLY I had to drop these on the page and REP!!! hahahahah. peace

OMG!! Does Supra ever stop?!! NOOOOOOO!

Supra NS Trinity - White

It seems like there's a never ending supply of hotness coming from Supra. Just when you thought that after so many nice releases you would be bound to see a bad one, Supra then hits you with another pair of really hot kicks. Here you have the Supra NS Trinity in a pure white colorway. We're not sure what makes this all white shoe so great. Is it the crackled leather and the croc skin? Or is it the elegant style of these hi-tops? Maybe it's a combination of both. However, I'm not too big on straps. Anyhow, the shoes will retail for $210 and will be available at Supra dealers.

Found at Hype beast. only problem is the lame writer hates straps. While I can't speak for Travis, I myself Love the Strap on that thing, All I'd need is a matching belt and I'd be over! hahah like Busta said him self: " When I step up in the Place, Ay Yo I step Correct! Woo Ha! I got you all in check!" hahahahaha

Glow in the Dark Mixtape [DL]

OKay OKay OKay! Now don't hate on me for this; I don't really know how Authentic this Mixtape is. But I found it on a blog during a blogspot search, and the kid there said he made the album art. Although he didn't say whether or not he made the mixtape. But either way it's tracks You might want.


Tracklist:

Intro 1:17 Mahito Yokota

Locked Away 3:30 Mickey Factz, N.E.R.D.

Gold Watch 4:13 Lupe Fiasco

Good Girl Gone Bad 3:30 Rihanna

Hey Mama (2008 Studio Version) 2:38 Kanye West

Dumb It Down (Live) 3:32 Lupe Fiasco

Sell Me Candy 2:46 Rihanna

International Swagger 4:14 Pharrell

Flashing Lights(Remix) exclusive 3:58 Kanye West, Dwele, Colin Munroe

Tape You/Nasty Naughty 7:41 N.E.R.D.

Push Up On Me 3:15 Rihanna

What It Do 3:57 Lupe Fiasco

Hater Family 3:36 PM

I was Waiting For You 2:49 N.E.R.D.

I Wonder Freestyle Live 3:26 Kanye West

Streets On Fire 4:40 Lupe Fiasco

Umbrella (Unplugged) 4:39 Rihanna

Good Night 3:07 Kanye West, Mos Def

Finer Things (Bonus Track) 4:15 Felli Fel, Neyo, Fabolous, Kanye, JD

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