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My Top 5 Artists (Week Ending 2011-10-16)

  1. The FADER (3)
  2. John Legend (2)
  3. John Legend & The Roots (2)
  4. Bilal (1)
  5. Jai Paul (1)

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17 October 2011

My Top 5 Artists (Week Ending 2011-10-9)

  1. The Throne (14)
  2. Donald Byrd (12)
  3. The Weeknd (8)
  4. John Coltrane (5)
  5. Alex Clare (4)

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14 October 2011

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New Boots From J Shoes

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Video: Mayer Hawthorne - The Walk

Mr and Mrs Smith?

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Video: Beyonce - Countdown

Fabulouos

7 October 2011

Trailer: Pariah, A Focus Features Film

I caught a screening of Paria this week, and this is what I thought:

@ericjaviermejia I felt that way about #Pariah too. It was deeply emotional, complex, and stirring. Much more than just a coming out story.

What I would add:

More than just a coming out story, it was a story of family, of love lost, love gained, freedom and choice. 

And Kim Wayans gave a breakthrough performance as a serious dramatic actress. I kept expecting to see her as one of her In Loving Color characters, but she held true to the character of the story and made us believe her. We hated her and felt sorry for (empathized with ) her all at the same time.

Unfortunately I don’t have time to go into a more formal review, but you should definitely check out this film.

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7 October 2011 • Kim Wayans Film Movie Pariah Trailer Review

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flavorpill:

Russell Simmons and Rick Rubin are holding court at the NYPL Friday, October 14. They’ll be conversing with the library’s Paul Holdengraber and paying tribute, along with other guests, to hip hop’s pioneering label: Def Jam. Need we say more? We’re scooping up tickets asap!

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Trailer: Everyday Sunshine, The Story Of Fishbone

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Album Cover Art: Nancy Wilson/Cannonball Adderley

In continuing my homage to my father and his jazz album covers, this one probably ranks the highest. I remember it being one that made me take an interest in jazz. And Nancy Wilson became a symbol of adoration. Her poise. Her grace. Her depth of vocal texture. She had a quality of womanhood that I aspired to. There was just something about her that left me awestruck and inspired. And Cannonball’s sax was like the most perfect complement to her style. Saxophones being my favorite jazz instrument (I played in middle school and high school and was also in a jazz band) this union of voice/instrument woman/man started a journey for me that was at once completely soul stirring and deeply spiritual.

5 October 2011 • Album cover Nancy Wilson jazz Album Album cover art Cannonball Adderley