This is Jim Jones Documentary Trailer(Releases may 12th)
Pray IV Reign In Stores March 24th
“This is Jim Jones,” chronicles Jim Jones’ preparation for his new album while looking at his entire life. Damon Dash plays a prominent role in the documentary, showing Jim Jones right from wrong and trying his best to guide him to success. In one of the funnier moments of the film Damon Dash takes Jim Jones to an upscale art exhibition, where Jim looks completely out of place. Dame wants to expand Jones’ horizons and get him into acting.
RealTalkNY was one of the few selected media outlets given an opportunity to sit with T.I. and watch the first episode to his new MTV series. The eight part mini-series titled, “Road To Redemption,” is set to debut February 10th @ 9pm on MTV. Following episodes will come on at 9:30 on Tuesdays.
Before the first episode was played T.I. took part in a small Q&A. He stated he is currently recording and will be shooting a video for Dead & Gone during the weekend of the Grammy Awards. He stated he has enough songs to release an album but didn’t mention if he wold in fact drop an album in the near future. His first film as a producer, “Takers,” is currently being in the editing process and he may be working on another TV series with MTV. He says he puts his input into every piece of AKOO clothing and is also venturing into sports management and opening a restaurant. He goes on to say he wants to shoot a, “Swagga Like Us,” video but everyone is busy. They all agreed they would only do a video if all of them were in it together. Grand Hustle is currently working on the new albums for, B.o.B., 8Ball and MJG, Young Dro, and Killer Mike.
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and The Notorious B.I.G. are two of the biggest cultural figures in American history. Dr. King is renowned for his political, theological, and civic work. Biggie Smalls is celebrated for his exceptional musical ability as a rapper. And both men were vital in two of the 20th century’s greatest social, political, and cultural phenomenons: the Civil Rights Movement, and Hip-Hop.
Yet, we do not think of these men simultaneously. In fact, many might say it is blasphemous to even mention them in the same breath. But as we commemorate Dr. King’s birthday and holiday, and anticipate the release of Notorious (the first major studio film about the life of Biggie), we are afforded a unique opportunity: the chance to bridge generations by carefully looking at two icons. Looking at each man’s life allows us to revisit our relationship to them; and to critically think about their virtues and their flaws. Most important though is this question: can we find mutuality and commonality with B.I.G. and King?
Without doubt, the differences between King and Biggie are stark and vast. (Continue below)
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You hear it all of the time in the hip hop community, “death before dishonor.” Some people even have it tattooed on their body parts, “death before dishonor.” Some artists have named albums and books “death before dishonor.” Many letters from prison end with the words “death before dishonor.” I even hear children saying “death before dishonor.” Then I ponder the question, what do you actually honor that you’ll be willing to die for before bringing shame to it?
I owe you an apology. Arguably you’re one of the best rappers ever and I’m a fan of your art. However, when I first heard that you intended to name your last album NIGGER, I was completely outraged. As if you had called me one to my face. Unwanted emotions were provoked inside of me when I just thought about approaching the counter of the music outlet that I patronize and asking to purchase the cd titled NIGGER. I thought about the preconceived stares that I would receive by other patrons as I waited in line to make my purchase. I was angry with you Nas. I wanted to hear your music, but I was afraid to support a cd titled NIGGER. I didn’t know what to expect.
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