Notorious B.I.G. honored by Brooklyn artists, activists
Brooklyn still has love for the late, great Notorious B.I.G. and the Bed Stuy community paid tribute on the 17th anniversary of his death
March 10, 2014
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Brooklyn still has love for the late, great Notorious B.I.G. and the Bed Stuy community paid tribute on the 17th anniversary of his death
It’s been 17 years since the tragic murder of Christopher Wallace, better known as hip-hop legend the Notorious B.I.G. Every year on March 9th, fans pay tribute to the fallen artist, but in his home of Brooklyn, N.Y., there as a special sense of pride and honor for the man known as Biggie Smalls. Fans in Biggie’s Bed-Stuy community visited the Bishop gallery on Bedford to view artwork inspired by and hear music from the late rap star.
Darius Jones is passionate about music. The alto saxophonist has received rave reviews from publications such as the New York Times and All About Jazz for his rich, soulful musical approach; and that approach is rooted in his love for expression and his respect for history.
The music, born out of the heart and soul of Louisiana before it migrated north in the early 20th century, has been dubbed “America’s one true artform.”
But when glancing at many of the nation’s most acclaimed musical institutions of higher learning, such as the Berklee College of Music, the makeup of the faculty does not reflect the origins of this popular and praised form of expression.
The spiritual and the secular are more connected than we sometimes realize. That’s the history that was shared this week at the Sinners and Saints Festival in Brooklyn. Curated by vocalist, composer and cultural worker Imani Uzuri, the four day festival took place at the Jack in Clinton Hill from February 26th through March 1st and celebrating Black American vernacular culture (everything from spirituals, blues, early gospel through line singing, praise houses and jazz) and their contemporary counterparts.
Spike Lee, famous for his acid tongue, went off when he was asked about the gentrification of his beloved Brooklyn during an event at Pratt Institute. Lee
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Chanti McCoy isn’t afraid of anything. The First Lady of GMG is standing at the edge of stardom, and her mix of sex appeal and street-hop has made her one of New York City’s most promising up-and-coming female rappers. If you’re going to roll with a rapper as brash and confrontational as Brooklyn’s Uncle Murda, you better be able to hold your own. And Chanti is more than capable. The rhymer from Coney Island isn’t afraid to make herself heard, especially in the male-dominated world of hip-hop. And she says being around a bunch of street guys has only made her more outspoken.
Rapper, record producer and entrepreneur Jay Z’s former Brooklyn, N.Y. apartment is up for sale. The 1000-square foot unit is a duplex with two bedrooms
In 1989, Kane was riding the critical acclaim from his lauded debut album Long Live the Kane, and hit singles like “Ain’t No Half-Steppin’.” But in an exclusive interview, he reveals just how bittersweet the success of his first album turned out to be
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Story by Stereo Williams Photography by DeWayne Rogers Styled by Darryl Brown Makeup by Porsche Cooper Hair by Ursula Stephen Denise Vasi is truly happy.
Famed comedian Dave Chappelle made an unexpected appearance at a “Hip Hop For Tots” event at the Knitting Factory in Brooklyn, New York this week. The show featured Reef the Lost Cauze, Shabaam Sahdeeq, Blaq Poet and several others. According to HipHopDX, Reef didn’t realize Chappelle was in the building until one of his friends pointed the star out to him. (December 22).
A black college student says over a dozen Hasidic Jews attacked him in Brooklyn, N.Y. The vicious attack left Taj Patterson, 22, with a broken
While performing at Brooklyn’s Barclays Center this week, the mercurial hip-hop star went on one of “stream-of-consciousness” tirades; Kanye once again blasted corporations and awards shows. But this time, he specifically called out a fellow musician.
Why won’t they let hip-hop be great? It’s only the ultimate rags to riches story. Unfortunately, the Brooklyn Community Board No. 2 doesn’t feel that
[jwplayer mediaid=”519437″] While Kendrick Lamar is ready to defend his crown against any rapper that comes his way, Meek Mill has definitely stirred up some
Antiq Hennis, one-years-old, was in his baby stroller when he was shot and killed by thugs who were aiming at his father in Brooklyn. According
The 2013 Afropunk Festival took place this past weekend at Brooklyn’s Commodore Barry Park. The sights and sounds of alternative, rock, electronica, hip-hop, fusion jazz
Brooklyn-born, Atlanta-raised rapper Gilles doesn’t have the stereotypical hip-hop backstory. There is no hardscrabble history, no illegal hustle. In fact, the rhymer from ATL’s Buckhead neighborhood was an attorney
On Sunday, July 14, the Brooklyn Branch of the NAACP collaborated with celebrity Solange Knowles to host a rally on the steps of Brooklyn Borough
