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“Street Literature” from young artists at the RYSE Center

jake — Thu, 26 Sep 2013 17:53:11 +0000

From our friends in Richmond at the RYSE Center:

Young artists from Richmond, CA have something to say and the RYSE Youth Center provides support in elevating youth voices in meaningful ways. Street Literature is the result of young folks coming together to share the impact that the deaths of individuals such as Oscar Grant, Trayvon Martin, and Israel Hernandez have had on them. Tired of being ignored, silenced, judged, and criminalized, these youth decided to voice their thoughts on how they are viewed and treated in our larger society. Using hip-hop music as a tool for self expression, these young artists have demonstrated the courage to speak their minds, to make the world see them for who they really are, and to emerge as young leaders in the effort to transform both their own community and communities like Richmond, CA around the world.

Too $hort- “Oakland”

jake — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 07:13:29 +0000

In honor of the recent twitter hoax that proclaimed Oakland rapper Too $hort dead before his time last week , spin this video from earlier this year with Too $hort, E-40, Yukmouth, and Zar the Dip. It’s called “Oakland”. Enjoy!

Mi Barrio Los Rakas feat. Big Dan

allisone — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 23:17:48 +0000

Los Rakas, Oakland Bay Area artist, reppin’ for Oakland– their ghetto, their hometown, their battleground. They’re praising and acknowledging all the families and youth who are doing what they need to do to survive in the city, their “Bario.”

Imagine Remix by Youth Roots

jake — Fri, 07 Oct 2011 22:22:33 +0000

You may remember their “Oakland State of Mind” video from Muse Video Episode One- well, Fruitvale’s Youth Roots is at it again, with this awesome remix of “Imagine”, taking John Lennon’s message of peace and making it their own, Oakland style. Check it out!

Black and Brown Unity

allisone — Thu, 06 Oct 2011 19:03:47 +0000

Check this music video by local Bay Area artists BRWN BFLO and Stic Man of Dead Prez, sending a message of power and social change– and that brown and black folks can come together to peacefully educate their community through political music. It’s called Corazon.

Jay-Z- “Hello Brooklyn”

admin — Tue, 04 Jan 2011 22:49:56 +0000

Here’s a great example of using typography to add visual elements to an already awesome song.

Jay Z – “Hello Brooklyn” from Greg Solenström on Vimeo.