Pop Culture

FOREVER FUNKED UP RE(A)D MESSAGES OF FEAR, DEATH, SEX & DEFEAT

OR The Power of Red & Black in Advertising. The “Temptation” ad from my previous blog inspired this. Since the beginning of advertising the “creative

March 6, 2013 No Comments

Black Action Tees

I met this cat at NYCC and I was reminded of my childhood. So I had to give Black Action Tees a shout out!

October 13, 2012 No Comments

The TIME is Back! – The Original 7ven

The TIME has released some new music! One of the best bands of the past 30 years, their re-entry to music is a welcome

November 23, 2011 No Comments

BaadAsssssCinema Blaxploitation Documentary

October 29, 2011 No Comments

Tribute To Michael Jackson

This is our pictorial tribute, in no particular order, to the life of the late king of pop.

October 15, 2011 No Comments

A Different FUNKIN’ Perspective on SLY/ Words from ZEK aka Cecil Womack

Recent reports would have us believe that Sly Stone is destitute and homeless. Although the now Michael Jackson Estate owns the publishing of

October 1, 2011 1 Comment

Remembering Amy

It’s amazing how we meet people some times and have an instant bond with them. “We took a liking to him right away”, “There’s just

September 14, 2011 No Comments

What’s FUNK w/o Garbage OR Can We Get More Trash Cans in NYC Please?

There’s simply not enough garbage cans on the streets of New York City. When you consider the number of residents in New York alone, add the innumerable amount

August 16, 2011 No Comments

The FUNK of Amy Winehouse / The Art of BLUE-Eyed SOUL

Soul Singer and Rock Star Amy Winehouse has passed away. Although she was only 27, she made an indelible impression on the world of music amidst

July 24, 2011 No Comments

Silverball Museum

Yesterday I accompanied my godchildren to the Silverball Museum in Asbury Park, N.J., where over 200 playable games sit just off the boardwalk.

July 23, 2011 No Comments

Global Graffiti Drawings

Graffiti goes global in this third volume of blackbook drawings from writers around the world. Nearly 200 private drawings by artists from every corner of

July 22, 2011 No Comments

The FUNKY FASHION of Alexander McQueen

Alexander McQueen was one of the FUNKIEST designers to ever live. If there was a FUNK Diva on the scene today, she’d have to wear McQueen. His

June 2, 2011 No Comments

FUNKIN’ Female Rap Beefs – Lil’ Kim VS. Nicki Minaj

Rap rivalry is older than the genre of rap itself. Before MCs started dissin’ each other on wax, kids was playing the dozens in the

February 24, 2011 5 Comments

Yo’ FUNKIN’ Saggy Pants Ain’t “IN” Fashion

When I first saw it, nearly ten years ago now, I just figured some kids pants were falling off his ass. Being a man with

February 18, 2011 1 Comment

PRINCE LOVES NEW YORK – Funkin’ with Kardashian

Prince took the stage at Madison Square Garden last night for the fourth time amidst his Welcome 2 America Tour. “I’ll be back New York,”

February 8, 2011 No Comments

Halle’s Not FUNKIN’ Doing Aretha/ FUNKIN’ Portman Doin’ it w/ Halle

According to dime wars.com, Halle Berry is not doing the role of Aretha Franklin. On the site it reads: Halle Berry was recently

January 18, 2011 No Comments

The Latest with Ted Williams

The events in the life of Ted Williams have been taking on new dynamics for the past three weeks. According to the newser.com, after

January 15, 2011 No Comments

More FUNKIN’ 3-D – New from Ang Lee

Now as happy as I am to see a new film coming from Ang Lee, does it have to be in

January 9, 2011 No Comments

Keeping Up with Ted Williams

This time last Sunday Ted Williams was living behind an abandoned gas station with several other homeless men. Now, just seven days later, his “golden