Appropriately for the last day of Black History Month, here's a subtly powerful tune that contains our unfortunate truth. A reminder that many things are still the same and we are still in the fight. Together.
Little boy...little boy... when you get older...
you can ask me all the questions. And i'll tell you the truth about the boys in blue...
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High Flying Bird- NETFLIX. Andre Holland (Moonlight), Melvin Gregg (Snowfall tv series), Zazie Beetz (Atlanta tv series), Sonja Sohn (The Wire). I actually have the book that inspired this film: "The Revolt of the Black Athlete"- Harry Edwards, and posted a copy of it below. Anywho, I thought of many ways to describe the plot, but I feel the trailer does more justice. Watch below:
"...you could talk fly if you want, but I'm the goat"- Westside Gunn/Gustavo
Adding more and more endeavors under his belt, the Flygod announces the opening of his first flagship store featuring art, fashion, merch, music, exclusives... Culture. BUFFALO KIDS has found a home in Walden Galleria Mall (in Buffalo), next to the Starbucks and Footlocker. Griselda puts on for they city man. I ain't mad it. No specific opening date has been shared, but March 2021 has been reported. I can't wait to see what he has in store; double entendre. I truly believe it will be worth the hype.
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Tiny Desk gives us a double treat in one week. Concerts of the too cool Versuz mates, The Boss and Dual Necklace, both made their way for an appearance in the series... separately.
Gosh, i miss concerts :(
Watch Below and After the jump!
Set List: Super High, B.M.F, Aston Martin Music, I'm Not A Star, FxckwitmeyouknowIgotit, Tears of Joy
"The south got somethin' to say..."- Andre 3000.
Andre' KNEW what was finna happen after that very moment. The rest is history.
This Black History Month, Author/Scholar Regina N. Bradley bestows this gravitating 136 page book upon us of culture, race, and southerness. Particularly adjacent to Outkast's body of work, Chronicling Stankonia addresses how it helped define new cultural possibilities for black southerners coming of age in the 80s and 90s. Read the official book description and catch the link to purchase after the jump!
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| my favorite pic of my momma (R) and my auntie (L). |
Guardi Guard did a phenomenal job with this editing. I described this album in a previous post as being powerful. This is a prime example of that feeling.
You can't talk like I talk
cause you ain't been where I've been...
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Janelle Monae would be SICK as Willy Wonka, right? Unfortunately, it's just a photo circulating. She was not casted.
Actually, no one has been casted yet, so there's still hope. According to Collider, sources are saying Warner Bros. has their eye on Tom Holland or Timothee Chalamet.
Willy Wonka is a movie in my collection that I can quote word. for. word. An avid fan of the 1971 original. I hated the one with Johnny Depp. Never finished it... never revisited.
There has been a lot of speculation that this film will be a 'prequel', but no confirmation yet. I'll keep you posted. Let's see what they come up with. WB should seriously look into casting Janelle Monae though.
WONKA is slated for release on March 17, 2023.
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You all are amazing. This is absolutely beautiful. I've lost count on the amount of times I've listened. Float with me real quick...
