AfroPunk Festival | Mos Def

I have lost count as to how may times I have seen Mos Def perform. One thing is for sure, Mos Def knows how to put on a show and you will get your money’s worth. It’s hard to describe what a typical Mos Def show is like. Depending on how he may feel, he may perform a show complete with very few of his own songs, but more like the songs from artists that influenced him like Nina Simone, Howling Wolf, or even Bell Biv DeVoe. He interacts with the crowd as if they are sitting in his living-room digging through old vinyl records or CDs. The fact remains, Mos Def is a storyteller. It is clear to the audience that each song and it’s order were given considerable thought. Read more

Video | Vita Chambers Performs at Girls Who Rock

Watch rising young superstar Vita Chambers rock out at the Girls Who Rock benefit concert. Be sure to catch her this summer on tour with Justin Bieber. Read more

Lupe Fiasco’s Steppin’ Lasers Tour hits Atlantic City

The L.A.S.E.R.S. Manifesto

To Every Man, Woman & Child…
1. We Want An End To The Glamorization Of Negativity In The Media.
2. We Want An End To Status Symbols Dictating Our Worth As Individuals.
3. We Want A Meaningful And Universal Education System.
4. We Want Substance In The Place Of Popularity.
5. We Will Not Compromise Who We Are To Be Accepted By The Crowd
6. We Want The Invisible Walls That Separate By Wealth, Race & Class To Be Torn Down.
7. We Want To Think Our Own Thoughts.
8. We Will Be Responsible For Our Environment.
9. We Want Clarity & Truth From Our Elected Officials Or They Should Move Aside.
10. We Want Love Not Lies.
11. We Want An End To All Wars. Foreign & Domestic (Violence).
12. We Want An End To The Processed Culture Of Exploitation, Over-Consumption & Waste.
13. We Want Knowledge, Understanding & Peace.
14. WE WILL NOT LOSE BECAUSE WE ARE NOT LOSERS, WE ARE LASERS!!! Read more

Janelle Monáe Performs at Highline Ballroom

It is nice to see an artist step on the stage fully clothed up to her neck and who sings so beautifully that you, the audience, are inspired by her talents and not distracted by stage antics. That artist is Janelle Monáe. I have had the pleasure of seeing her perform previously as an opening act for other artists; it was great to see her take the stage of her own sold out show at the Highline Ballroom. Read more