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April 28th, 2010 by Da Fam Ink
Our old friends over at Illusive Media have been on a tear lately. Aside from their work with the Clipse, they now have Lupe Fiasco’s latest visual to add to the resume. Certainly no losers with this one.
April 28th, 2010 by Da Fam Ink
Last night myself (Phella) and DJ Laser attended the 2 Year Anniversary for Stuff Fly People Like in Brooklyn, NY. It was at the Mocada Museum where currently an exhibition about gentrification in Brooklyn is currently being held. So it was basically a two for one. Had a chance to mingle with some old and new industry faces, and was able to view some GREAT ART in the process. I mean great. The exhibit is running till May 16th and I suggest you check it out whether you’re from Brooklyn or not. It sheds light on the dark side of gentrification from the perspective of several talented artists.
My Blackberry can’t really do the artwork justice but here’s a few.
As for the party….courtesy of Stuff Fly People Like.
April 21st, 2010 by Da Fam Ink
It’s talented women night over here at Da Fam Ink I guess. This is crazy. Spotted over at my homegirl Pristina’s blog. She’s sick with it.
April 21st, 2010 by Phella
Babygirl has been working hard since the day I met her (some time back in ‘08) and hasn’t stopped since. Seems the rest of the world is starting catch on to what I saw then. Keep going!
April 10th, 2010 by Da Fam Ink
Can’t say we never gave you anything. Play pool with our friends over at Skc and possibly walk away with great prizes.
Faces of Skc: 8-Ball Challenge
April Amazement
First Come, First Serve
64 Competitors
Win to Proceed; Single Elimination
April 24, 2010 @ Side-Pockets
Start Time: 8:00 pm
PRIZES
Champion: Apple I-pad , Championship Trophy , Top 4 Medal, & Top 32 Pin
Runner-Up: Ipod Nano, 2nd Place Trophy, Top 4 Medal, & Top 32 Pin
Top 4 Males: Medals
Top 4 Females: Medals
Most Stylish Male: Stylish Plaque
Most Stylish Female: Stylish Plaque
Top 32: Pins
Unsung Hero Award: For bringing in the most competitors
Four Brackets:
Los Angeles
Miami
New York City
London
Head to the Contact section of www.spoiltkidcompany.com for rules and more info on how you can be part of this event.
Address:
Side Pockets Bar & Grill
904 Upper Fairlawn Ave
Laurel, MD 20707
(Located in Laurel Shopping Center- Behind Books-A-Milion)
April 9th, 2010 by Phella
Mad I missed Martin on tour. This guy can’t be unfunny if he tried. The Obama dance towards the end of the first clip is priceless.
April 7th, 2010 by Da Fam Ink
Singer Usher reportedly sold 329,000 copies of his latest album, ‘Raymond vs Raymond’. It had been long speculated amongts music industry insiders that Usher’s days were behind him; especially following the lackluster performance of his cd ‘Here I Stand’. A stronger marketing campaign (sporting events, in-store appearances, etc) this time around along with a few chart topping hits (“Little Freak” and “Hey Daddy”) seemed to have reignited the megastar’s following. Congrats to you Usher. Comebacks are always welcome here at Da Fam.
April 7th, 2010 by Da Fam Ink
If you’re not aware by now, DJ Laser has a brand new radio show called “Mixtape Thursdays”. From 7pm to 9pm every Thursday Laser will spin the newest and most exclusive records from some of your favorite artists, but more importantly, artists you may not be so familiar with. Radio used to be a place you could discover new music and new artists, now once again you can get that delivered to you the Laser way.3
Each week you can tune in live from your computer, Blackberry, or iPhone at www.wesoliveradio.com or download the full broadcast at Laser’s website or here at Da Fam Ink.
March 30th, 2010 by Da Fam Ink
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March 30th, 2010 by Phella
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The young lady with the best stomach in the game hooks up with the gentleman with the best pen game in the industry. I’m speechless!
March 29th, 2010 by Phella
Two weeks ago I was fortunate enough to get live play-by-play of this video as it was being shot. Nisarg, good friend of Da Fam, was on set with ByAnyMeans and sent over a exclusive few flicks. Here’s the final product.
March 29th, 2010 by Da Fam Ink
Ok, here we go. Initially after watching Erykah Badu’s new video on Saturday morning, I thought like most men did “wow, what a nice ass!”. Then eventually I settled down and replayed it to appreciate the true message and there was a lot of it to appreciate. The song is great and the concept of the video is even greater. Basically, from what I gather, Ms. Badu’s goal is to make people aware of the concept of ‘GROUPTHINK’. Simply defined, GROUPTHINK is going along with the masses without thinking as an individual.
Here are some more definitions of GROUPTHINK, as well as commentary on the video from E. Badu and her followers on Twitter. For those not on Twitter, Fatbellybella is Erykah Badu’s screen name.
@moneyfollowsme @fatbellybella groupthink defends current myths, because they know that a challenge 2 their beliefs means danger 4 the group & their safety
@PoeticBluKitti @fatbellybella #GROUPTHINK People who follow whatever story or policy is handed to them without question.
@amanidakar Honestly I do not understand the concept of the video in relation to the lyrics (groupthink vs. escapism) @fatbellybella
@fatbellybella so it is true.being honest CAN get u assassinated.your character,spirt,& sometimes physically.interesting. what drives this? keep dialoging.
@fatbellybella funny , i thought i was outta shape thus encouraging others toward self love .. but they think im showin off . lol . the irony . sheeeezus!
@fatbellybella funny thing is , the physical nudity is nothing lol . i been naked all along in my words actions and deeds . thats the real vulnerable place
@fatbellybella i remember tweeting that day.”okay here goes nothing” i felt like i was going2 do something life threatening.1nce hoody unzip-no tur’n back
@fatbellybella heard people yelling diff things @ me but i held my head up and kept moving.there were children there.i prayed they wouldnt b traumatized…
@fatbellybella GROUPTHINK is walking up and yelling “crucify him” without knowing anything about him or IT
Fair:
Fair #1
In the video, Ms. Badu returns to the scene of JFK’s assassination in Dallas, Texas and walks from her car to a local park. During her 2 to 3 minute walk she removes all of her clothing. Right down to the end when she’s completely naked in front of everyone who was out that day, including several young children. I say fair because she wanted to do it and she did it. Anytime someone is expressing themselves how they want to and not thinking with the group, I’m all for it.
Fair #2
At the end of the video she is figuratively assassinated by those who don’t understand her and her blood spells out GROUPTHINK. Genius; however you want to slice it.
Fair #3
The video has opened up much needed dialogue such as this one on a variety of topics. It’s rare these days that anything captures our attention long enough that we discuss it for more than an hour. It seems Ms. Badu, her critics, and her supporters, are all learning through out this process and that’s always a good thing. If that was her goal then mission accomplished.
Foul:
Foul #1
I believe stripping in front of little kids is out of bounds regardless of how creative or soulful you think you are. I can only wonder how those in support of it would feel if they were at a park on a Sunday with their kids or siblings and a grown man began taking his clothes off in the name of art. You would probably kill him or at least want to. But somehow because it’s Erykah Badu, creator of all things deep, she gets a pass?
It’s no fault of Erykah’s but I believe she is the beneficiary of the same kind of thinking she wants to eliminate; GROUPTHINK. Here group thinks that all things “soulful” and “creative” should be honored. It can’t be wrong. If it’s popular, like a Beyonce, Jay-Z or Lady Gaga, then we can crucify it. Then it’s hedonistic, then it’s demonic, then it’s too vulgar for our children to see. But for as long as you have dreadlocks or a good message then strip away.
Foul #2
The video had absolutely positively nothing to do with the song. It was a genius song about love and she made a genius video for it about GROUPTHINK. It’s her song, her video, and her budget so she has every right to do as she pleases. However, I can’t help but suggest a publicity stunt was involved here. I had no clue Ms. Badu’s latest album was to be released tomorrow until I watched the video which I probably wouldn’t have watched if I never saw a screen shot of her half naked body.
Closing statement:
I’m for the video. I love it and I’ll definitely be buying Erykah Badu’s new album tomorrow. However, I feel the same pass she is being given should be awarded to anyone in the future who decides to take it where she took it. To constantly criticize the Britney Spears’ of the world for artistic expression and then praise the Erykah Badu’s is not only GROUPTHINK but it’s hypocritical.
Furthermore, an adult being naked in front of kids is something I’m not sure I agree with. As a mother, a role model and a responsible member of society I think rather than actually going through with process, she could have utilized modern technology to make it look like she was naked in the park. To really do it and then hope the kids aren’t traumatized, I believe is a bit ignorant.
Lastly, there was some random guy in red following her and picking up all the clothes as she took them. I wonder if he also “got the drawls”.
March 27th, 2010 by Da Fam Ink
In this day and age of next to nothing video budgets it’s cool to observe which artists and their teams are able to stretch creativity and make good visuals for cheap. Ms. Badu sets the standard with this one. Besides her body, the way the video is shot and the message at the end make this a Five-Star video.
