Tag Archives: Music

BYP WakeUpCall

November 1, 2011 at 8:03am

By Dallas

Topics: black women, jazz, Music, r&b, soul

VIDEO: Jill Scott “He Loves Me” LIVE

Check out this phenomenal performance from Jill Scott. While the details of the video are a bit unclear,my guess is that this is from the Soul Train Awards in 2001. Jilly gives a haunting rendition of her hit “He Loves Me.”

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BYP WakeUpCall

October 31, 2011 at 7:40am

By Dallas

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Topics: Halloween, hip-hop, Music

VIDEO: Geto Boys’ “Mind Playin’ Tricks On Me”

HAPPY HALLOWEEN! Check out the Geto Boy’s undeniably classic and spooky “Mind Playin’ Tricks On Me” at BlackYouthProject.com!

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October 28, 2011 at 1:27pm

By Dallas

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Topics: hip-hop, Music, Rap, Satanism, Violence

The 6(66) CREEPIEST Rap Songs EVER!

Heavy Metal usually gets all the credit for producing music that keeps sane people up at night. But don’t get it twisted; Hip Hop has cursed us with some of the sickest and most sadistic sounds ever committed to tape. Don’t believe me? Keep reading, if you dare …

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BYP WakeUpCall

October 27, 2011 at 9:03am

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Topics: Conscious Hip Hop, HipHopSoulJazz, Music, R.I.P.

AMY WINEHOUSE f/ MOS DEF – “Love Is A Losing Game” LIVE

This Is Your BYP WakeUpCall! Check out this amazing video of Amy Winehouse performing “Love Is A Losing Game,” featuring a guest spot from good friend Mos Def! Can you imagine how fantastic an official collaboration between these two would have been? Of course, that collabo would never come to pass. Amy Winehouse was found [...]

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BYP WakeUpCall

October 26, 2011 at 8:42am

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Topics: 90's Baby, hip-hop, Lauryn Hill, Music

FUGEES – “How Many Mics” Live from the Apollo 1996

Good morning! Ur BYP WakeUpCall – FUGEES perfoming “How Many Mics” at the Apollo in 1996! There’s a jaw-dropping L-Boogie freestyle, an incredibly ugly suit worn by Steve Harvey, and (potentially) a young Ashanti in the crowd. Check it out at www.blackyouthproject.com!

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October 25, 2011 at 1:44pm

By Asha (Rosa)

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Topics: Joshua Bennett, Music, Poetry, Poetry slam, Rugby Ralph Lauren, Slam Poetry, spoken word

Spoken Word Poetry: Hold Onto that History.

Visceral, in your face, in your ears, in your snapping fingers, and tapping feet, spoken word poetry sprang loosely from the expressive energies of the blues, the Harlem Renaissance, and hip-hop music which had each permeated black communities throughout America over the course of the century. Mimicking the 1960s beat poets of coffee houses and [...]

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October 21, 2011 at 11:59am

By Dallas

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Topics: American Identity, American Values, BET, Black Boys, Black Hipsters, Black Identity, Black Men, Black-Jewish Alliance, capitalism, chris brown, Class Privilege, Community, Facebook, Fame, hip-hop, Hipster Culture, Humor, Masculinity, Media, Men, Money, Music, Pop Culture, race, Truth

WHY EVERYBODY HATES DRAKE, and Why They’re Wrong…

People really just don’t like Drake. And by that I mean the very idea of Drake. But like it or not, he’s about to go to the next level. I’d put money on it. And here’s why…

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October 17, 2011 at 8:47am

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Is It Ever OK For White People To Say NIGGER?

Only Black people understand the true power of the word nigger. Does that mean only Black people can say it? Is it EVER ok for white people to say it? Sound off below!

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October 11, 2011 at 2:46pm

By Dallas

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Topics: 90's Baby, Afro-Centrism, American Identity, American Values, BET, Black Boys, Black Fathers, Black Identity, Black Men, Black Politics, capitalism, Class Privilege, Community, Democracy, Empowerment, Fame, hip-hop, Hollywood, Media, Men, Money, Music, Politics, Pop Culture, Poverty, Truth

Nas Brings Back THE REAL With “Nasty” Music Video

Nas’ music video for “Nasty” is a statement about what really matters: family, community, humility and respect. The money? ….A welcome bonus. Check out Nas’ “Nasty” music video at BlackYouthProject.com!

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October 7, 2011 at 12:15pm

By Dallas

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Topics: 2pac, 90's Baby, Afro-Centrism, American Identity, American Values, BET, Black Boys, Black Men, Black Politics, Community, Fame, hip-hop, Hollywood, Masculinity, Media, Men, Money, Music, Pop Culture, Post-Race, race

Are Black People Willing To Call Eminem The Greatest Rapper Of All Time?

Everyone is entitled to their opinion regarding which emcee they believe to be the greatest rapper of all time. Mine is Jay-Z. Yours might be 2pac. But is it OK for it to be Eminem?

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