... the other Black experience
Another find right from the AP community: Ms. Johnnie Heartbreak and the rAdiCaL Legs. If the demo for 'Shotgun' is any indication, we should be in for some kick-ass tunes when they're done recording their project. Rocking and rolling with a dash of hip-hop. "Urban rock", as they put it. The vocals go back and forth between smooth sensuality and defiant fierceness. You can say you heard them here first. :) - Lou…
Added by Afro-Punk on July 6, 2012 at 10:28am — 8 Comments
Here is your chance to perform at AFROPUNK FEST 2012!!!
Added by Afro-Punk on June 26, 2012 at 1:30pm — 4 Comments
Time for the BIG announcement. Fasten your seat belts, this year's Afropunk Festival line-up is banging! Erykah Badu & the Cannabinoids, Janelle Monae, Gym Class Heroes, Toshi Reagon and BIGLovely, Straight Line Stitch, Das Racist, Skindred, Toro Y Moi, Reggie Watts, Spank Rock, Ninjasonik, The Memorials, Bad Rabbits, Gordon Voidwell, Cerebral Ballzy, Phony Ppl, Body Language & more to be announced. In a word: get your @ss to Commodore Barry Park in Brooklyn August 25th…
Added by Afro-Punk on June 8, 2012 at 9:00am — 27 Comments
With the recent release of Red Tails, there has been a lot of discussion about the ongoing lack of people of color in Hollywood and what to do about it. It’s cute that George Lucas thinks he can change the game with some awesome special effects (wrapped in a gossamer-thin plot), but finding a place in the mainstream market with big-budget blockbusters is really just as well. What I think is also important, more important, is making sure that those smaller, more…
Added by Afro-Punk on January 30, 2012 at 7:30am — 5 Comments
Do you like your comedy seasoned with spicy social and political commentary? AP friend W. Kamau Bell is a part of the 'Laughter Against the Machine' (LATM) tour and documentary film project. Also on the bill: comedians Nato Green and Janine Brito. The tour starts Sept. 10 in Phoenix (see schedule below) and will be filmed for a documentary (click… Continue
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For nearly 40 years, Clarence Clemons reigned as the crowned king of rock and roll sax. From his career with Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band to his work as an actor and philanthropist, Clarence has been a beloved icon. Cutting a large figure, a towering 6'4”, Clarence was known as The Big Man. On June 18th, 2011 the world mourned the passing of one of the greatest saxophone players of all time, and a man many considered to be the soul of rock and… Continue
Added by Afro-Punk on June 20, 2011 at 12:14pm — 5 Comments
The electro hip-hop group, TV On The Radio just released a video for the first single "Will Do" from the fifth studio album from the band, entitled Nine Types Of Light. Scheduled to release on April 12th, 2011, their is much anticipation for the album among hip hop and rock heads alike, with their cross over sound appealing to most genres. Their new video is a futuristic love story about a guy who… Continue
Added by Afro-Punk on March 23, 2011 at 5:00pm — 6 Comments
No, there's no beef between Mikey Rocks and his partner Chuck English, at least we don't think so. But that didn't stop Mikey...aka...Sir Michael Rocks to debut his solo album this week, "The Rocks Report," a 25-track with guest appearances including Like and Mibbs of Pac Div, Sir Charles, DJ Thunder, Trademark Da Skydiver and…
Added by Afro-Punk on March 16, 2011 at 4:39pm — No Comments
This week Travis Barker, you know, that dope drummer from Blink 182, is scheduled to release his new solo album Give The Drummer Some, via Interscope Records. Barker is no stranger to celebrity collaborations and since put together a sort of "Who's Who" of rock and rap for his album, featuring artist like Lupe Fiasco, Pharell Williams of N*E*R*D, The Cool Kids, and Cypress Hill. We're all about a good cross-over album, so we can't wait to hear this mash up project. … Continue
Added by Afro-Punk on March 14, 2011 at 7:00pm — 2 Comments
Have you seen that creepy trailer for the movie Sucker Punch coming out in March? You know, the one where that adorable little blonde with the two pigtails gets tossed into the insane asylum by her evil step-father. Well, the high energy "thriller's" soundtrack is actually pretty darn good, with the Skunk Anansie crew covering two songs which you… Continue
Added by Afro-Punk on February 25, 2011 at 4:00pm — 1 Comment
No. Good music isn't really as dead as people keep saying it is. Every once in a while you'll come across a band that makes you think a little bit about doing something energy pumping and sweet love making in the same album. Meet Sistas in the Pit, a three piece female band who describes their sound as "Jimi Hendrix and Sade's baby if they had a one night stand," and make us say, okay,… Continue
Added by Afro-Punk on February 23, 2011 at 4:30pm — 3 Comments
THINGS ARE GETTING OUT OF HAND! The riotous new mixtape, "Ryeot Powrr" from Rye Rye is the best gift February could have ever given us. DJ Sega has outdone himself, once again, producing the hard-hitting, Baltimore party banger, soon-to-be-classic mixtape. And we're thrilled. It's well done, OD-energetic, and it's just bursting with good times.
Get em…
ContinueAdded by Afro-Punk on February 16, 2011 at 2:30pm — 5 Comments
Check out Fishbone front man Angelo Moore's Jah Jah on the Telephone, "a comic book satire about what happens when you pray to God but God either does'nt answer your prayer or god just takes along time. (...) Illustrated by Misae Mizuyama, released through Kenosworld Publishing". He also released a track of the same name that you can… Continue
Added by Afro-Punk on February 14, 2011 at 9:00am — No Comments
If you're lucky enough to be in Texas right now, the beat engineers, Chuck and Mikey of The Cool Kids, have headed your direction to perform in spot locations for the next several days. Last year we enjoyed their much anticipated 15-song mixtape, Tacklebox, where they featured mixes of some new tracks with a few unreleased songs. For the Texas performances, we know Chuck and Mikey will bring their car bumping beats and flows… Continue
Added by Afro-Punk on January 21, 2011 at 10:30am — No Comments
Lots has happened this year in black alternative culture, and we've enjoyed bringing you the latest news and events around the globe for things that stumbled on our radar. We've collected our top 15 news events of 2010 and wanted to share. Check back in 2011 for more news, updates, and happenings on…
Added by Afro-Punk on December 20, 2010 at 4:30pm — 2 Comments
Named after the all Black regiment who fought in the civil war, The 54 is a new band from Atlanta with a unique heavy rock sound. The band is getting ready for a busy near year in 2011 with their debut disc coming out and a tour of the US to follow. I caught up with bassist Mercury Jackson and he let me know what kind of “giant machine” the 54 hope to build.…
Added by Afro-Punk on December 20, 2010 at 1:30pm — No Comments
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Each moment with Martin Luther's music inscribes soulful simplicity on a dreamer’s heart. He chases truth with acoustic realities, defining rebel soul music lyrical, practically, and artistically. Putting his heart on the line, Martin Luther passionately lives his music, with hopes that his music will be as important to other people as it is to him. “I hope that soul music returns to visibility and prominence in our culture… Continue
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