RETURN TO MECCA

X-clan Returns to Mecca with new CD

Brother J from the Clan but he's not a Wu Tanga..!! X-clan returns and its right on time. From Katrina, to 911, to the Amerikkkan Blackout with voting in Florida, Brother J speaks on it all. With the passing of Professor X last year, and Sugar Shaft in 1995, the X-clan team had to reup and reorganize. Adding members from the Dark Sun Riders Crew (Brother J's Solo CD in 96) DJ M.A.T.E. and Ultraman, the crew began moving forward by bringing in more producers.
'So, now we have Fat Jack in the house and we have DJ Orator and Pro Mic and Bean One; there's so many different cats, man, that are coming to contribute their energy that have wanted to contribute to conscious music and have never had the opportunity to do it on a real mantle.'- Brother J
The album does not disappoint, with artists like YZ, RBX, Damian Marley, KRS 1, Chali 2na (Jurrasic5), Abstract Rude, Jacoby Shaddix of Papa Roach, and Brad X of Kottonmouth Kings. Be sure to also check out the cut 'Brother, Brother' produced by Dj Quik.. oops he dropped the Dj... by Quik. Check their site for more info and media. News is with working with Suburban Noize Records, Brother J will be able to bring exposure to new conscious artist to hit the scene. Check ya local listings for when X-clan pulls up to your town in a pink caddy. The currently are on tour with Public Enemy..... check out the clips from the San Fransico show attended by yours truely and CLG ...To the East Blackwards.....

Rage

Attacks on Black Revolutionairy Leaders Continue into Old Age

8 men arrested over 1971 death

San Francisco authorities have arrested over 8 men in connection with the murder of Sgt. John V. Young. Young was killed after an attack at an San Francisco police station. These men are being blamed for that crime and being in connection with a bombing of a police funeral in San Francisco and the slayings of two New York City police officers, as well as three armed bank robberies. Murder and conspiracy charges were filed against Ray Michael Boudreaux, 64, of Altadena; Richard Brown, 65, of San Francisco; Herman Bell, 59, and Anthony Bottom, 55, both behind bars in New York state; Henry Watson Jones, 71, of Altadena; Francisco Torres, 58, of New York City; and Harold Taylor, 58, of Panama City, Fla. These arrests are a continuing assault on leaders and fighters of Black America. Documents, testimony and government agents have attested for the work of Cointelpro. Cointelpro was and IS a government agency devised to destroy, desrupt and kill of leaders of the Black Community. These attacks have been done using many falsehoods, informants, and other counterinsurgency tactics. Should the American public believe these new charges, knowing the government has worked with the KKK, and other groups to create deaths and fake cases based on fake evidence, and fake testimony, to kill off the 'rise of a Black Messiah'. Why are these cases comming to court now? To continue the attack on the black phsyce, to continue the work of Cointlepro and set an example to those who oppose the government, and worldwide oppression. In opposition and solidarity with those that fight oppression we bring you .. The War on Black America.

Westside Ridah Report 1 Jan 07 - Snoop C-Bo Mistah FAB JT bigga figga

The long wait is over.. the return of the original the one and only Westside Ridah Report brought to you by Daundaground
bringing you news and the latest street buzz from the Westcoast. Always reppin' the Bay 2 LA luv.

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Volume 1, The WEST Movement

The year of 2006 was a big year for Westcoast Hip Hop, with the blazing trail of the Yay Area and the Hyphy Movement leading the way... The 'New' West, has brought out new undaground artist from the LA such as Damani, Bishop Lamont, and Glasses Malone. With the Game pushing the way for LA LA, the West is getting new attention from the public, the video channels, and record labels. Yay artists have been know over the years to leave the Bay for LA for more exposure .. and more work in the industry. From 2pac's move to LA, to Spice 1, to Yukmouth, now you got artists like Ya Boy, Clyde Carson, and Mistah FAB spending time in SOCAL. The labels have come running to sign up the Hyphy/Bay Movement... Mistah FAB is now signed to Atlantic Records his single and video 'Ghost Ride It' will be featured on MTV Jams this month!....Ya Boy and Clyde Carson have signed up with Games BlackWallstreet Camp, and now there are reports that the one and only JT The Bigga Figga has become the VP in charge of Dogghouse Records, Snoops label. Big Thangs, Bay Style!! Also new, C-BO has inked a deal with Young Buck, what? .. yeah Young Buck, even though many in the bay are not happy with BO sleeping with the enemy... Bo is sure to get much exposure when he drops a new album... Bay 2 LA lets get it going, we must end this Black vs Latino beef that has been escalating in Chino, other prisions and with the recent deaths of a 14yr old and a 9 yr old in LA.

The Westside Ridah Report hits you with something you wont see on MTV.. Snoop Dogg doing his undaground video thang again, with help from JT The Bigga Figga the new VP of Dogghouse, and an appearance from Malika 'Queen of the Bay' from Making the Band 3... looks like they in the studio, this track is featured on Snoop's Blue Carpet Treatment with help from Damian Marley... we out!

Hip Hop Resurrects MLK

Full 'I Have a Dream' Speech - Martin Luther King Jr. Aug 28, 1963

The attack on Eyes on the Prize..

Boondocks tribute..


Common 'I Have a Dream'

Martin Luther King Jr. Dies in Vancouver B.C. at 91 years old

.. that headline taken from a classic Boondocks episode tells it all.. With the help of Aaron McGruder MLK Jr. was brought to life in a controversial and classic episode where King is not dead, but alive and upset with Black people in the current state of Amerikkka. What would King think, what would he do if he was alive to witness us today?? It is ironic that a Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial is planned on the National Mall when this same nation is still opressing people of color worldwide... makes you ponder the episode more.. doesnt it..? Find the "Return of the King" episode at your local DVD dealer. ...
Will.I.Am and Common bring the echos of King and his essence on the new track 'I Have a Dream,' on the Freedom Writers Soundtrack.

MLK jr.'s Secretary dies

MLK's secretary Dora McDonald, has just passed days before the holiday, at the age of 81. Dora went to work for MLK Jr. in 1960, and was the one who notified Coretta Scott King of her husbands death April 4, 1968 in Memphis, Tenn.

In Celebration of Martin Luther King Jr.'s Bday, check out the though provoking clips above...

Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five Bum Rush the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

Grandmaster Flash and F5 bum rush the Rock & Roll HOF

Just announced and to be honored at a ceremony on March 12, 2007 at the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel in New York City, GMF and F5 are the very 1st rap group to be recognized in the Rock in Roll Hall of Fame. 'We couldn't be more proud to honor this unique, diverse group of rockers, rappers, singers and poets. This is what rock and roll is all about' Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Foundation President and C.E.O., Joel Peresman. The others to make it to the HOF are R.E.M., The Ronettes, Patti Smith and Van Halen. 25 yrs after your first recording, artists become eligible. Most young heads may not know much of Grandmaster Flash, unless you caught a glimpse of him kicking knowledge at the ATL Hip Hop Awards (oops BET). The crew will be honored also at the museum in Cleveland, Ohio. Grandmaster Flash is credited for pioneering scratching, beat juggling, and pioneering beat machines. The group includes Kid Creole, Cowboy, Grandmaster Flash, Melle Mel, Mr. Ness,and Raheim. For your viewing pleasure some highlights of the crew, including The Message and a clip from the hip-hop classic film Wildstyle.

Michael Jackson with James Brown

The Funeral of James Brown attended by Michael Jackson

Airing sporadically on news channels, the funeral of the great James Brown aired Sunday. There were many great momments, during the homecomming, including Mc Hammer from the Town of course, dancing on stage. Words of inspiration from Jesse Jackson, AL Sharpton, JB's family, and Dick Gregory. Here is a clip of the entrance and respect shown by one of JB's followers Michael Jackson.

New Years Day and Imani

James Brown for New Years Day

James Brown with Get on the Good Foot/Soul Power/Make It Funky... Final Day of Kwanzaa.. Imani (ee-MAH-nee) Faith focuses on honoring the best of our traditions, draws upon the best in ourselves, and helps us strive for a higher level of life for humankind, by affirming our self-worth and confidence in our ability to succeed and triumph in righteous struggle.