Do The Right Thing?

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HIP HOP PHOTOGRAPHER BEATEN BY TORONTO POLICE; FIGHTING TO HAVE CHARGES DROPPED

TORONTO, CANADA...October 16, 2006, at approximately 1:40 pm after checking out of the Econolodge Hotel (335 Jarvis Street) and while in the process of hailing a taxi, Black Americans Tonye Allen and his fiancee, Ann Brown, were assaulted by several Downtown Toronto policemen from the 51st division. Mr. Allen, who did not resist, was beaten and pepper sprayed several times while handcuffed and in police custody. Ms. Brown was choked, shoved, and threatened with arrest as well.

Mr. Allen was never told why he was being detained. The arresting police refused to tell Ms. Brown where they were taking Mr. Allen. After locating the correct police station, Ms. Brown spoke with a "Det. Moyer," who said he "hadn't decided" what he was going to charge Mr. Allen with. Ultimately, Mr. Allen was charged with assault of two policemen and resisting arrest, times two.

In bail court, Mr. Allen and Ms. Brown were called "terrorists." After Ms. Brown posted cash bail of $1,000, Mr. Allen's passport was taken by "Det. Moyer."

Mr. Allen was unarmed. He had never been arrested. He had no criminal history. He has no history of drug/alcohol abuse or psychiatric problems.

Mr. Allen and Ms. Brown are seeking publicity and legal references to help fight these false charges.

Mr. Allen is a photojournalist who works professionally under the name "TRILOBITE." His work has appeared in: Essence, Vibe, The Village Voice, Rolling Stone, LA Weekly , and The Source Magazine. He has worked for Sony Music, PolyGram Records, Def Jam Records, and Interscope Records, among others.

Ms. Brown is a freelance writer whose work has appeared in Essence, Black Enterprise, Upscale Magazine, The Source , and various other publications.

Mr. Allen and Ms. Brown were in Toronto on their way to South Africa.

Mr. Allen sustained the following injuries:

Head abrasions and bruises
Ear abrasions and bruises
Possible concussion
Right eye: deep cut on eyelid
Black left/right eyes
Damaged left eye, loss of sight (previous 20-20+ vision)
Left ear loss of hearing
Lip bruised
Dislocated jaw
Abrasions/bruises on right cheek
Right and left shoulders contusions and bruises
Left wrist: deep cuts, ligature marks, nerve damage
Right wrist: cuts, ligature marks, nerve damage
Left and right hands: abrasions, nerve damage
Right ring finger dislocated
Bruised ribs
Abrasions on torso
Bruised thoracic vertebrae
Left and right knees: abrasions and bruises

Responsibility Is Killing Me

Many People blame "it" on individual tasks, obligations, and problems-paying bills, mowing the lawn, standing in line for hours at the DMV, work deadlines, crashed hard drives, grocery store trips, speeding tickets, etcetera. What People are failing to realize here is an underlying yet overbearing theme: responsibility. Oh, have I mentioned that "it" is your life going to hell in a hand-basket?

No one is completely exempt from this. Anyone who's even remotely capable of getting themselves dressed, making their own meals, holding down a job, and being in a relationship is responsible. It's hard to be completely irresponsible. If we were, nothing would ever get done, civilization and society would grind to an archaic standstill, and as a species of animals, we humans probably wouldn't have even made it this long on the evolutionary timeline. But (and it's a big but) where the problem lies is the murky gray line that separates common-day responsibilities from the life sucking, debilitating ones. I am talking about those responsibilities that at their core are designed to strip you of your very personality. What you also might not know is that you have been the one busy designing your own destruction. I know it's hard to grapple with, but let me explain.

Every new monthly bill you took on, every relationship you held together, every time you got promoted at work, every time you said "yes" or "i've got it," every single moment you spent deciding to do something over nothing (or the wrong thing), you took another step toward a full head of grey hair. You're okay with gray hair? How about loosing your hair? Or maybe you prefer ulcers, backaches, a bad complexion, dark recessed eyes, insomnia, or headaches? I think science has even proven that stress can take years off your life expectancy. Am I freaking you out? Okay. Well, here's the good part.

What are we saving "life" for, anyway? As far as I can tell, we've only got one life to live. If I'm busy NOT checking tasks off lists, NOT bitting off things bigger than i can chew, NOT spending money I don't have, NOT staying up late to do one more thing, then what is it that I AM doing?

What am I saving up for? Why not spend all the personality I can spare? Why not say,"yes" to as many new challenges I can possibly count? I'm not saying I'm going to drink myself into oblivion, rob a store, and drive off a cliff 'cause hey, who the fuck cares? But instead, it's up to each of us to make our lives unique and full of experiences. Responsibility and our ability to choose are the catalysts of a full life. If we are constantly passing on new responsibilities, sure ... we might be able to sleep easier knowing tomorrow is going to be a breeze. But why not sign yourself up for one more thing? It might just be amazing. Hell, it might be your last experience. I'm not sure about you, but I'll sleep when I'm dead.

It's clear that life was in fact designed to destroy itself. You might as well do yourself a favor and make as big a life as you possibly can. It might be your only chance.

DEELICIOUS!

Jay Dee, aka J Dilla, emerged as a Hip Hop producer to be reckoned with in 1995 when his name was attached to the first single from The Pharcyde's eagerly anticipated sophomore album "Labcabincalifornia." Drop the needle on his first Pharcyde production "Runnin" and you have the launch point of a producer's career that mesmerized, titillated and expanded the domes of Hip Hop fans for the next decade. "Jay Deelicious: Originals, Remixes & Rarities" documents Jay Dilla's early production on Delicious Vinyl. Working closely with The Pharcyde and Michael "Mike Floss" Ross, (Delicious Vinyl's founder), Jay Dee was instrumental in keeping The Pharcyde's second album as ear poppin' and bugged as their maiden classic "Bizarre Ride To The Pharcyde", stepping up big time after the group parted ways with "Bizarre" producer J-Swift. In addition to original productions and remixes for "Labcabin", 

Jay Dee skillfully worked with the label on incredible mixes for the Brand New Heavies, as well as unreleased remixes for former BNH singer, N'Dea Davenport. From the jazzed out Rhodes syncopation of "Sometimes" featuring Q-Tip, to the crazy cutting up of "Got To Give It Up" for "Saturday Night" featuring Mos Def, Jay Dee shows there's no tempo he can't freak on some otherworldly jazzed up funk tip. So put on your head phones and take a trip into the early work of a Hip Hop master. Umm Umm JayDEElicous! In respect to Dilla's legacy, all proceeds from the sale of this release will go to Maureen (Ma Dukes) Yancy. (BONUS: disc two is instrumentals for tracks 1 through 9).

Jay Deelicious is a retrospective chronicling some of J Dilla's productions from 1995-1998.


Disc 1

1. Runnin'(The Pharcyde)

2. Sometimes Remix (Brand New Heavies w/ Q-Tip)

3. Somethin That Means Somethin (The Pharcyde)

4. She Said Remix (The Pharcyde)

5. Bullshittin (N Dea Davenport)

6. Drop (The Pharcyde)

7. Saturday Night Remix (Brand New Heavies feat. Mos Def)

8. Y? Remix (The Pharcyde)

9. Bullshit (The Pharcyde)

10. Whatever You Want (N'Dea Davenport)

11. Splattitorium (The Pharcyde)

Disc 2

1. Runnin'(The Pharcyde) (Instrumental)

2. Sometimes Remix (Brand New Heavies w/ Q-Tip) (Instrumental)

3. Somethin That Means Somethin (The Pharcyde) (Instrumental)

4. She Said Remix (The Pharcyde) (Instrumental)

5. Bullshittin (N Dea Davenport) (Instrumental)

6. Drop (The Pharcyde) (Instrumental)

7. Saturday Night Remix (Brand New Heavies feat. Mos Def) (Instrumental)

8. Y? Remix (The Pharcyde) (Instrumental)

9. Bullshit (The Pharcyde) (Instrumental)

10. Whatever You Want (N'Dea Davenport) (Instrumental)

11. Splattitorium (The Pharcyde) (Instrumental)

The Top Tracks (5/5 Songs)

Runnin' (The Pharcyde)

Note*: These 2 files make up both discs. Part 1 isn't Disc 1. Part 2 isn't Disc 2. They extract into both discs.

Download:J Dilla - Jay Deelicious 95-98: The Delicious Vinyl Years (Part 1)

J Dilla - Jay Deelicious 95-98: The Delicious Vinyl Years (Part 2)

Eric P. Is On The Mic

As you all don't know. I've been working on beats & music all by myself day in day out, and with a little bit of skateboarding too ah-ha. Anyways check this video/interview my friend Rachel did of me, I am pretty stoked on what's to come, when I drop this mix-tape, e.p or whatever you want to call it. More talk I am also making a new hip hop playlist three actually to replace the crappy ones I did titled "If I Were Hip Hop" So wait like 2 days all and all three parts of YOU ARE HIP HOP, will be up. 

Check out www.myspace.com/youarehiphop

J DILLA (RUFF DRAFT & MORE)

Jay Dee may be the most important ‘no-name’ in urban music today. As a future higher ground online “Stealth Artist,” he is the very definition and one of the main inspirations for the creation of that portion of this site. A more in-depth look at his history and impact will be covered in the very near future, but in the meantime, here is some information to chew on. Ever hear of the following?

Well, the Detroit producer is responsible for these as well as my raid of other tracks that have helped shape the landscape of today’s music. Besides his guest production, he is also the man responsible for the music and 1/3 of the microphone duties on Slum Village’s first 2 full-length releases, “Fantastic Vol. 1” and “Fantastic Vol. 2,” before relinquishing his role as MC for the group as well as lessening his production duties on their third release, “Trinity.” Rumor has it that he has recently rejoined Slum in his original role, but only time will tell.

Right now, the topic at hand is his heavily synthesized solo EP release entitled “Ruff Draft.” Although only slightly less than 20 minutes in length, J Dilla once again displays why he is one of the most talented MC/producers in hip-hop.

Beginning with a brief intro, Dilla’s talents are brought to the forefront immediately on “Let’s Take It Back.” Over space-age synths and his patented brand of ‘low end theory’ intricately placed bass tones, he shows the same simplistic ‘beat-riding’ skill that defined the Slum Village sound on their first two releases. It is that element, where the MC’s become as much a part of the track as the drums, which separates Dilla (and SV as a whole) from all other hip-hop artists. With a brief homage to Tribe’s “Vibes & Stuff,” Jay Dee’s effortless freestyle-like flow informs the listener that he and his crew “Keep it ghet-to with the plastic cups” – that is ghetto! “Reckless Driving” is appropriately titled, as it sounds reminiscent of the background music to a driving video game like “Out Run” or “Need For Speed” with its uptempo pace and airy synthesizer chords. Dilla lyrics accompany perfectly as he creates a perfect soundtrack to “pump in the ride.”

Jay Dee then switches up the format and creates an 80’s pop/rock influenced track with “Nothing Like This” that is reminiscent of bands like Human League and Frankie Goes To Hollywood. With a voice filter, he creates a simplistic love song over a stripped down

track of synthesized strings and simple drum pattern that sounds like it could have easily been a video played on MTV in 1984. As if he were Marty McFly in the DeLorian time machine from “Back To The Future”, Dilla instantly propels the listener back to the present with possibly the hottest track on the entire EP, “The $.” With immediate neck-snapping capability, the popping snares and tuba-like synth melody, along with Jay Dee’s vocal precision, almost make the listener’s body move uncontrollably – at least that’s what it does to me! 

“Make ‘Em NV” with it’s sample of Lil Fame from M.O.P.’s unmistakable voice, melodic bells and raw drums play host to Jay Dee’s ode to ‘blingism’ and the jealousy it causes. The final full song “Crushin’ (Yeeeeeeaah)” is a laid-back simple lead and bass guitar loop and has Dilla expressing his desire for physical activity “all night.” The EP is rounded out with two more of memorable beats that lay a musical bed for an interlude and the outro “Shouts” where gives ‘shouts’ to his musical associates.

Although “Ruff Daft” is just an EP, it is a very good indicator of what Jay-Dee is capable of as a solo artist and why he is such a sought after producer. The only negative about this release is that there should be more of it! I guess we will have to wait to see what he has in store for the future. I hope it’s “Fantastic” (volume 3 that is).

With that said I give you all a chance to some what experience his beautiful works of art. Here is J Dilla's Ruff Draft (Promo). R.I.P. J Dilla.

01 00:18 Intro --
02 02:11 Lets Take It Back --
03 02:42 Reckless Driving --
04 02:34 Nothing Like This --
05 02:44 The Money --
06 00:49 Interlude --
07 02:28 Make'em Nv --
08 00:45 Interlude --
09 03:43 Crushin (Yeeeeaah!) --
10 00:52 Shouts --
11 00:48 Intro (Alt) --
12 02:20 Wild --
13 04:25 Take Notice --
14 01:47 Shouts (Alt) --
Totals --
14 28:26 min -- disc one and two the same, contains instrumentals.

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Lee "Scratch" Perry

Lee "Scratch" Perry (born Rainford Hugh Perry, on March 20, 1936, in Kendal, Jamaica) is a grammy award-winning reggae and dub artist, who has been highly influential in the development and acceptance ofreggae and dub music in Jamaica and overseas. He employs numerous pseudonyms, such as "Pipecock Jaxxon" and "The Upsetter".

Man is this guy's music amazing, and since I'm so young I am only getting into it now at 17 and ironically if you switch those numbers around and you get 71, Lee Perry's age as of today. I remember first hearing the song "Blackboard Jungle Dub" in the Emerica "this is skateboarding" video back in the day and downloading the song, but still not taking the time to fully get into Perry's amazing style of music. And If I may Mention great part too, Tosh Townend in "this is skateboarding", so for all you skaters who read this blog, check it out! 

Anyways I had to put this up, cause it's such a great record, so chilling and laid back to listen to. I highly suggest checking out Lee Perry's music out and his other works with other artists, and what shocked me is another one of my favourites Andrew W.K. has worked and done some recordings with Lee Perry? Rad right... I'll try and find them and post them along with some A.W.K. stuff soon. Enjoy!

Lee "Scratch" Perry: Scratch Attack!

1. "Scratch The Dub Organizer" - Lee Perry

2. "Who You Gonna Run To" - Lee Perry

3. "Tighten Up" - Lee Perry

4. "A Serious Joke" - Lee Perry

5. "Little Flute Chant" - Lee Perry

6. "When Jah Come" - Lee Perry

7. "Scratch Walking" - Lee Perry

8. "Come Along" - Lee Perry

9. "Bush Weed Corn Trash" - Lee Perry

10. "Curley Dub" - Lee Perry

11. "Blackboard Jungle Dub" - Lee Perry

12. "Rubba Rubba Words" - Lee Perry

13. "Cloak A Dagger" - Lee Perry

14. "Dub From Africa" - Lee Perry

15. "Dreamland Dub" - Lee Perry

16. "Pop Goes The Dread Dub" - Lee Perry

17. "Fever Grass Dub" - Lee Perry

18. "Sin Semilla Kaya Dub" - Lee Perry

19. "Moving Forward" - Lee Perry

20. "Blackboard Jungle Dub (version two)" - Lee Perry

21. "Kasha Macka Dub" - Lee Perry

22. "Setta Iration Dub" - Lee Perry

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Fight Paris

Four years ago, a group of friends began playing music together with a passion and a dream, and thus Fight Paris was born. Comprised, from the start, with a core of Jason Krutzky (drums), Kevin Phillips (vocals), and Neil Warren (guitar), Fight Paris went through several changes before finalizing the line-up with Matt Tanner (guitar) and Champ Champagne (bass) in the summer of 2003. 

Fight Paris strictly adheres to a "party hard, work harder" philosphy. They record all their own music, create and distribute their own merchandise, and have even shot their own music video. With plans intact for extensive touring starting in 2005, Fight Paris is poised to take over the world.

See Fight Paris on tour with Dead To Fall & Twelve Tribes this spring, and this summer on the Strhess Tour with Bleeding Through, Darkest Hour, Zao, and Misery Signals. Then in August/September on tour with Open Hand on the "Ryan Dunn & Don Vito Rock Tour" all over the US.

Not that I necessarily give a shit for this type of music or band anymore, but I really had to post this for those hardcore/emo kids who listen to the worst music ever, and think it's the clothes when it's the music. Anyways in this case it's the music, Fight Paris are fucking amazing, a somewhat Cancer Bat's tone but better since they came around first, southern rock/hardcore and it's good too, not a little but a huge kick to it when you listen to it, I mainly save some of it to skateboard to and what not.

Fight Paris: Paradise, Found

1. "Fuck Me Stilettos" - Fight Paris

2. "100 Proof Woman" - Fight Paris

3. "Complete Heat" - Fight Paris

4. "Deville" - Fight Paris

5. "Better Than Elvis" - Fight Paris

6. "Rock N' Roll Soul" - Fight Paris

7. "One Track Mind" - Fight Paris

8. "You Gotta Stop & Smell The Roses" - Fight Paris

9. "Destroyer" - Fight Paris

10. "Southern Comfort" - Fight Paris

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