Posts Tagged ‘Brooklyn’

Homepage, Music - Tuesday, October 13, 2009 17:50 - 1 Comment

Lemon: Art Imitates Life

Spike Lee presents Lemon Andersen’s County of Kings is a riveting, tour de force of one man’s coming-of-age in the midst of Disco, drug dealers, a tough Brooklyn upbringing, and the birth of Hip Hop. However what ultimately provides the story with much of its depth and movement and sets it apart from generic “tales from the hood” stories is its unequivocal street credibility. Art imitates life – true story.
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Homepage, Live On Stage, Photos & Video - Wednesday, September 2, 2009 8:27 - 0 Comments

Spike Lee Celebrates Michael Jackson’s Birthday In Brooklyn

The legendary Spike Lee invited the entire borough of Brooklyn down to Prospect Park (originally slated to take place in Fort Greene Park, but moved due to high demand) to celebrate the life and birthday of the one and only King of Pop, Michael Jackson. Fans of all ages came out to share there favorite Michael Jackson stories, moments, and music while DJ Spinna played Michael’s greatest hits the entire afternoon. Plenty of Jackson look-a-likes came out to pay homage to there fallen hero as well as some of his more famous fans in the borough of Kings. Ed Lover and Free of Power 105.1, 30 Rock star Tracy Morgan, and the Reverend Al Sharpton were just a few of the people who showed up to celebrate in the park. Hit the jump to check out more photos from the event.
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Homepage - Saturday, August 29, 2009 15:08 - 0 Comments

The Source & Spike Lee Celebrate MJ’s 51st Bday!

Watch us live from Prospect Park, Brooklyn!! If you’re in town, come through!!!

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Fashion, Homepage, Music - Thursday, June 4, 2009 10:53 - 0 Comments

Kid Cudi Re-Released

In anticipation for his major label album debut, 10.Deep is re-releasing the Kid Cudi “Up There” tee. The tee will be sold along a hard copy of the mixtape, 10.Deep Presents: A Kid Named Cudi.

Here’s a preview of the tee. You can purchase it on the 10.Deep website, and also take a listen to A Kid Named Cudi The Mixtape

Events, Homepage, News - Tuesday, June 2, 2009 15:52 - 4 Comments

Lil Mama encourages BK kids to read

On June 4th, Lil Mama joins the Brooklyn Public Library to launch its Summer Reading program. To promote literacy, she will be reading to local kids and signing autographs. There will also be a block party which will include live entertainment and fun activities at the event.

Reading isn’t just fundamental, It’s Poppin!!!

Thursday, June 4, 2009
10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Brooklyn Public Library’s Central Library
Grand Army Plaza

Homepage, Music, The Vault - Sunday, May 31, 2009 13:10 - 1 Comment

Loso’s Way: Fab releases album cover as list leaks

Looking forward to Fab’s new album? So are we! Rocking with the first two singles off the upcoming Loso’s Way album, “Throw It In The Bag” featuring The-Dream and “It’s My Time” featuring Jeremih, Fabolous has released the album cover via his twitter, looking for feedback from his followers:

“Check out the album cover my twiggas.. What yall think??”

Seems like Fab channels his inner Al Pacino on this one.

There was also a leak of the list of songs off the album, looks like we’ll also have appearances from Weezy, Jay-Z, R-Les, Keri Hilson and other heavy hitters.

1. “The Way (Intro)” (StreetRunner) 
2. “Imma Do It” (DJ Khalil) 
3. “My Time” featuring Jeremih (The Runners) 
4. “Please Don’t Go” featuring Marsha Ambrosius (Syience) 
5. “Lullaby” (The Alchemist) 
6. “When the Money Goes” featuring Jay-Z (Jermaine Dupri) 
7. “Throw It in the Bag” featuring The-Dream (Tricky Stewart) 
8. “General” featuring Lil Wayne (Miguel) 
9. “Pachanga” (Sid V) 
10. “Last Time” featuring Trey Songz (Jermaine Dupri) 
11. “I’m Back” (J.U.S.T.I.C.E. League) 
12. “All My Ladies” featuring Keri Hilson (Ryan Leslie) 
13. “Fabolous Life” featuring Ryan Leslie (Ryan Leslie) 
14. “Let’s Make Love” featuring Ne-Yo (Jermaine Dupri)

Loso’s Way is due in stores on June 30.