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DRE’S NEW “COMPTON” FUNK!

Andre Romelle Young, better known as Dr. Dre, has dropped his new album “Compton”. The release came like a thief in the night, with minimal promotion

August 7, 2015 No Comments

20 Sounds of Sirens, Soulful Spirits, Icons & FUNK – “Empire” is #1

In the midst of societal ills and personal challenges I look to family and music for solace. Holy Moly! There are a few things that

March 19, 2015 No Comments

Kendrick Lamar is the FUNKIN’ Truth

This is not a review, just an announcement, the new Kendrick Lamar is here. Lamar gave hip-hop a long awaited FUNK injection with his debut

March 16, 2015 No Comments

Action Super Heroes, Heroines, Rappers, Athletes, Political Icons and More

So Many Collectibles, So Little Time And Money! Being the Geeks that we are about collecting and archiving Black popular culture, it might be surprising

April 20, 2014 2 Comments

FUNKY NAUGHTY KATY PERRY

Katy Perry’s new single “Roar” will surely take the number-one spot on Billboard’s Hot 100 chart next week. The song was held off from taking

September 9, 2013 No Comments

BOOTSY’S FOR THE PEOPLE — The Bootsy Collins Interview

Bootsy Collins is working on a song and has plans to shoot a video for the Food-Pantry “OUR DAILY BREAD.” “They feed hungry people every

August 20, 2013 1 Comment

J. COLE VS. KANYE: FUNKIN’ HIP-HOP TODAY & YESTERDAY

Who’s Hot in Hip-Hop? Where’s Real Hip-Hop At? Questions those seeking always hear and will pose from time to time. It’s ALIVE and doing just

June 30, 2013 No Comments

WHAT DA FUNK DRE? WHERE’S THE ALBUM AT?

THIS IS AN “OPEN LETTER” TO MY FAVORITE HIP-HOP PRODUCER DR. DRE. WARNING: This Blog May Contain Language Not Suitable for Small Children and Is

June 16, 2013 1 Comment

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

DOCTOR OF THE FUNK – The Honorable George Clinton

One who started out as a hair stylist and a staff writer for Motown Records in the late 60s, these days is known as one

January 23, 2012 No Comments

Blaxploitation And Hip Hop

Neo-Blaxploitation Blaxploitation films have had a profound impact on contemporary hip hop culture.

October 7, 2011 No Comments

That’s Some Funny Shit! Exhibition – Part 2

You’re A Funny Ass Mofo!

October 6, 2011 No Comments

BOOTSY’S BACK!!! The FUNKIN’ BASS of Bootsy!

Bootsy Collins is without a doubt one of the greatest bass players to have walked the face of the earth. Among the greatest of all

March 4, 2011 No Comments