Archive for September, 2011
[Video] Jasiri X – I Am Troy Davis (T.R.O.Y.)
Would You Let an Innocent Man Die & Do Nothing?
Jasiri X uses Pete Rock & CL Smooth‘s classic beat, “They Reminisce Over You” to shed light on the case of Troy Davis.
The state of Georgia plans to execute Troy Davis on September 21, 2011. There is still serious doubt as to Troy Davis’ guilt, and by putting him to death Georgia runs the risk of killing an innocent man. Please call on the board to save Troy Davis’ life.
The fact is, no physical evidence connected Davis to the murder. Seven of the original nine witnesses have recanted, with many saying their testimony was a result of law enforcement pressure. Of the remaining witnesses, one is highly suspect and the other could be the actual culprit in the officer’s murder.
Now, despite these and other facts, the state of Georgia has taken the final steps toward Davis’ execution — and only the Georgia Board of Pardons and Parole stands between Davis and the lethal injection chamber.
Take action by going to:
http://www.naacp.org/pages/too-much-doubt
http://www.colorofchange.org/campaign/save-troy-davis-life/
http://blog.amnestyusa.org/deathpenalty/dont-let-georgia-kill-troy-davis/
Sign a petition, send a tweet, post on facebook, or organize an event.
Just do something….
Related:
Read The Execution of Troy Davis — A Mother’s Story by Troy’s sister, Martina Davis-Correia.
Previously on The Kitchen: Why is Troy Anthony Davis being executed?
Université de Montréal Business School Students Mock Usain Bolt in Blackface Back-to-School Stunt
In 2011?! Still??! Really??! *Smdh….*
Read the full story HERE from the Toronto Star.
Read some of the comments on this CTV Montreal link about the story HERE. It’s clear we have a long way to go before we’re ever going to reach a post-racial society.
[Event] TONIGHT in Toronto: EMAY Live at the Drake Hotel for TIFF Film Fest
Recent regular readers know I’m a big fan of the new Hamilton-based producer/MC, Emay so I’m pissed I’m gonna (probably) miss this performance here in town tonight for TIFF ‘cos I’m going to see Kid Cudi (he’s still around??!) instead. I highly recommend you check this out though if you claim to be looking for creative, artful hip-hop. Kid is wild nice on record. let’s see if he’s got it live on stage now. If I’ve persuaded you to the cause, CLICK HERE for more details on Facebook.
Listen to The Makeover – The Morning (Weeknd Makeover) from the Polaris Mixtape (cover)
Latest track from the Toronto nu-disco duo, The Makeover‘s clever Polaris Music Prize mixtape of cover songs from artists shortlisted for the Polaris which they have been releasing on a song a week basis for the past couple months. This radical reworking of The Weeknd‘s “The Morning” has been on repeat for much of this week since I first heard it (thanks to the heads up from group member Jeremy Glenn‘s manager, C. Hill). Now, if you were subscribed to the Kitchen Facebook page you would have heard this days ago. Don’t think about it, act like you know! Read more about the Makeover Polaris Mixtape on The Grid HERE.
MP3 stream (no download): The MAKEOVER – THE MORNING (The Weeknd MAKEOVER) by The MAKEOVER
Check out The Kitchen on Jeremy Glenn previously HERE then hit the jump to listen to the whole Makeover Polaris Mixtape. Sh-t is super-dope.
[Event] This Thursday in Toronto: The Ultimate MC Finale feat. Pharoahe Monch at Opera House
I’m probably going to be at this. Fellow T.dot heads: will you? Shout to the kid, Click on the heads up.
For many people — especially young adults — music represents the very cornerstone of their identity. A person’s taste in music directly impacts everything about them, from what they wear to who they’re friends with. Music is as much a part of their life as food or air. And when their musical preferences include Hip Hop, this is doubly true. For these fans, Hip Hop is life.
Ultimate MC is a 12-part documentary series focused on the booming world of Hip Hop has been airing this year on AUX TV. Each one-hour episode of Ultimate MC celebrates Canadian Hip Hop culture and the history of the thriving community across Canada.
The series has followed 32 competitors as they compete in the 2011 National MC Battle tournament. Ul-timate MC has showcased the influential artists, styles and history that have impacted all of the competitors — and celebrates not only the past, but shines a spotlight on the future of Canadian Hip Hop.
The series will be culminating in the The Ultimate MC finale, taking place on Thursday September 15 at The Opera House in Toronto. Eight of the top MCs will Battle to be crowned Ultimate MC.
Legendary Hip Hop MC Pharoahe Monch will be appearing for a full concert performance and will be a special guest judge for the battle. Other guest judges will be Canadian MC’s D-Sisive and JD-Era.
MC’s battling are Charron (Toronto), Q (Toronto), Rome Angel (Edmonton), L-Rev (Lethbridge), Scynikal (Montreal), Fresco (Chicago), Aspire (Vancouver), and Spyte (Vancouver).
Advance tickets $18.00 + S/C available online Ticketmaster.ca, UnionEvents.com, charge by phone 416-870-8000, Rotate This, Soundscapes & Play De Record or BUY THEM HERE