August 2007

midterm report card

midterm report card As automakers prepare to release their 2008 lineup of sedans in the upcoming months, the top sedans of 2007 have been put

dirty – the art of storytelling

dirty – the art of storytelling Rap-A-Lot Records The pimp and the gangsta have returned with another stellar release on Rap-A-Lot Records, this time entitled

Marcus Johnson – The Phoenix

Marcus Johnson – The Phoenix Three Keys Music Pianist/live performer/businessman Marcus Johnson, with his 10th album, invokes the ancient myth of “the Phoenix” – milking

Rainman – Bigga Than Life

Chime Entertainment Mississppi native Rainman brings tales from the Gulf Coast to life with his debut album, Bigga Than Life. To help him on this

coolness redefined part 3

Now it’s time to neatly place a bow on our Coolness Redefined series. The following four products are worthy selections to place a fitting end

cedric pendleton – this is my destiny

photo by steed media service Actor, “House of Payne” You can always tell when someone is destined for greatness: perhaps it’s the look in his

young cesar

Code Black Entertainment The urban independent film climate has drastically changed since Master P’s 1996 thugsploitation flick I’m ‘Bout It. The stories, cinematography and casts

wild hogs

Buena Vista Pictures John Travolta, Tim Allen, Martin Lawrence and William H. Macy play a bunch of friends in the midst of their midlife crises:

state of the black union 2007

TV One Interested in black issues? Check this out: commentator/television host Tavis Smiley’s annual conference covering the subject. This year’s conference was entitled, “Jamestown –

distinguished – warriors worshippers

distinguished – warriors worshippers MPG Entertainment Group Distinguished is a dynamic gospel duo comprised of former NFL players Gino Mingo and Marcus Price. Their powerful

Jamie Williams – After Hours

Jamie Williams – After Hours Jamie Williams Music Saxophonist Jamie Williams has something to prove to the instrumental jazz world. His spirited horn over tough

Najee – Rising Sun

Najee – Rising Sun Heads Up International Najee, the two-time Grammy nominee and founding father of the rhythm and jazz movement, has returned with his

soul ballet – lavish

soul ballet – lavish PArtizen Music Group Thanks to their latest release Lavish, Rick Kelly and the instrumental powerhouse Soul Ballet continue to soar with

rickey booker – the whip game specialist

rickey booker – the whip game specialist photo by steed media service GM/Owner, Icon Auto Designs There was a time when Rickey Booker’s parents nagged

chrisette michele – like a dream

chrisette michele – like a dream photo by steed media service Recording Artist, I Am The line is literally wrapped around the building, but not

message in the music

illustration by steed media service I like to think that when God created the universe, it was to a sweepingly beautiful aria sung by his