Category: Higher Thinking

TheRebelSociety: Hit|Miss â€“ Wale “Ambition”

So it looks like 11.1.11 has finally come. Iâ€™ve been waiting on this day since Wale signed to MMG back in the spring. People didnâ€™t know what to really expect with Wale signing to Rossâ€™ label. But after a strong run this summer with songs on the radio (something that has eluded Wale his career),…

November 2, 2011
TheRebelSociety: Hit|Miss – The Kanye West Collection

This is the latest feature from Shod Harris, the editor of TheRebelSociety.com, this Hit|Miss article gives us the best and worst of Kanye West’s five album catalog. Kanye has been arguably one of the most talented artists within the last 10 years, so check out this article to see if you agree with Shod’s point…

October 30, 2011
Sullee J “The Importance of Gratitude” [ARTICLE]

Were you grateful for being able to sleep last night? Are you grateful for waking up today? Do you have both arms, both hands and both legs? Do you have vision, whether it is 20/20 or not? Do you have someone who loves you; parents, siblings or friends? Do you have a roof over your…

October 27, 2011
The Platform Show benefiting The Boys & Girls Club [TOMORROW]

The Platform Showcase is a bimonthly event bringing indie Hip Hop artists & charitable causes under one roof for a night of music, social awareness, & community support. Proceeds for this week’s show on 10/26/11 will be benefitting The Boys & Girls Club in Lower East Side Manhattan. Come to Southpaw in BK & enjoy…

October 25, 2011
Chase Los Angeles “Medicated & Motivated” aka “Lost Angels” Freestyle

A Suicide Prevention Campaign like no other, a creative and active response that aids youth and adults alike, who are coping with personal tragedy or self-destructive thoughts. Utilizing spoken word, visual media and music, James Wade has created a powerful conduit through which he can connect and inspire audiences by sharing his story of personal…

October 3, 2011
Help Fund Danami’s New Album [RETWEET!]

Here’s a great opportunity for fans to take part in the creating Danami’s new album. Using Kickstarter he recently launched a campaign to raise $3,000 in 60 days for his sophomore album ‘Delayed Gratification.’ If you’re not familiar with Kickstarter, it’s a online funding platform for creative projects (such as this one). He launched the…

September 21, 2011
Sullee J’s “Conformity” ‘Why aren’t people real anymore?’ [ARTICLE]

Conformity:Â ‘Remain you, and they will hate you. Do what they do, and they will praise you.’ By Sullee JÂ Oh, deprived society, whom choses to be not yourself, rather, the person beside you. Oh, selfless and hopeless society, who choses to be someone there not to gain the acceptance of others. Oh, people of this…

August 29, 2011
Exclusive Dave Patten Interview (ThatsGlitchy.com)

Head on over to ThatsGlitchy and read the interview they did recently with Dave Patten. Some interesting stuff in there. This interview with Dave is the first of a weekly series at ThatsGlitchy.com, titled On The Grind. This series includes interviews with young, upcoming individuals across many industries. #POW

August 29, 2011
“Oneness (Acceptance & Equality Pt. II)”

Written by: Sullee J Through One, we were created. To one, we shall return. For indeed, the truth lies in one congregation, which unfortunately, we have adjourned. I believe in no division. I believe in no sect. For we are all unified during submission and after all, he is only one! Correct? I witness the…

August 6, 2011
Behind the Scenes with Jonathan Mannion [FADER TV]

Phone Tap is a new FADER TV mini-series hosted by Kam Tambini filmed exclusively on the Windows Phone and feature the homes and hangouts of our city dwelling subjects. In this episode they spend a day with famed photographerâ€”and longtime FADER contributorâ€”Jonathan Mannion, where he discusses the music legends he’s captured over the years, including…

June 29, 2011
Salute to Hip-Hop Concert Series – June 30th

June 22, 2011
3 Things You Didn’t Know About Moka Only

On April 14, Canadian label Wandering Worx released rapper/producer Moka Only’s Aiport 5 album, kicking off with the lead single “Grab Grab Grab“. Here, they present the official “Grab” remix courtesy of fellow Canadian and WW artist Rel!g!on, who most recently produced two tracks for Planet Asiaâ€™s forthcoming WW full-length Black Belt Theatre which features…

June 21, 2011
Stanley Clarke – new addition to “The Greatest Stars in the Bass Universe” at Funk U

HE HAS BEEN CALLED â€œTHE MICHAEL JORDAN OF BASSâ€. He has invented instruments, scored your favorite movies, won countless awards and made music with everyone from the Rolling Stones to Oprah Winfrey. And on July 1, Grammy award-winning bassist Stanley Clarke will put the sum total of his experience and insight at your fingertips as…

June 21, 2011
New Ken the Coolest Nerd “Sinner”

New Music off Cool Intentions 3: The MindF*ck entitled “Sinner.” Am I the hero or the villian? Sometimes I don’t know. Am I a saint or sinner? I’m both… but people don’t seem to respect saints. Being meek is considered weak amongst my peers so I sin… Sinner by "Ken the Coolest Nerd"

April 7, 2011
“Deejays for Japan” – Japanese Earthquake/Tsunami Relief Event

The Hip Hop Loves Foundation, Jon Quick Select Events and friends will host â€œDeejays for Japanâ€ a Japanese earthquake/tsunami relief event. The event is slated for Thursday, April 7th, 2011 at Taj (48 W. 21st NYC). DJs volunteering services include D-Nice, Jon Quick, M.O.S., Snatch-1, Commish, Chris Washington and CEO. AJ Calloway and Kevin Powell…

April 6, 2011