Intelligent Hip Hop

noreply@blogger.com (Time Square Music) — Mon, 19 Aug 2013 00:57:00 +0000

Sagging as a Constitutional Violation?

A Louisiana town wants to prohibit people from sagging their pants, or wearing pants below the waist and exposing their underwear. Their argument is that the fashion trend is unconstitutional.
The ban would cause violators to pay a fee with a series of fines: $50 for the first offense and up to $100 plus 16 hours of public service for each subsequent offence. In other places like Jersey Shore, the Police say they “will be walking the boardwalk and using our discretion, but saggy pants could get you a $200 fine or 40 hours of community service.” Is it just me or…Police Discretion…Hmmm

The Ordinance reads, "Appearing in public view while exposing one's skin or undergarments below the waist is contrary to safety, health, peace and good order..." While I agree with this image being disturbing, how does this involve safety, health, or peace? Also aren’t Jersey Shore and Terrebonne both Beach Towns?

...And what are beach towns known for???

Okay, now I see how boxers are just too revealing for modern society!

"It's certainly not the first time elders complained about the social morals and dress habits of young people," Ida Moore told WWL-TV. "But to make laws on governing social differences is a slippery slope to the level of government that we do not allow."

On one side people are saying “Indecent Exposure is a constitutional Violation!” Agreed, but let’s understand this argument. What is Indecent Exposure according to the constitution? “In the United States of America, public indecency refers to conduct undertaken in a non-private or (in some jurisdictions) publicly viewable location, which are deemed indecent in nature, such as indecent exposure and sexual intercourse or masturbation in public view.”

Question is do you group sagging with sex and masturbating in public… Let’s examine the very definition of indecent exposure: “Indecent exposure is the deliberate exposure in public or in view of the general public by a person of a portion or portions of his or her body”. So if showing skin is what the constitution considers indecent exposure, tell me who violates this beach town’s new rule:

Some are outraged and calling it a Black and White issue. The legislation involved, however, is saying “this is not a black issue, or a white issue.” For once legislation is correct, it is a gender issue; examine:

Granted, I would love to see the individuals in both pictures adhere to a better standard of attire…is either group really committing a crime? For that matter, if Indecent Exposure is “flesh below the waist” then what group is really committing said crime?

Even artists have been speaking out on the controversial issue. Hip Hop MC “go-“ has a new single saying “It’s a constitutional blessin, freedom of expression. If you show your rear you’re queer. Though I sag, you can’t see my underwear” His new Single is entitled “Sag” and breaks down how to get your “Executive status sag on” as the Brooklyn borne Artist so eloquently put it. After intently listening to the single, I think we can actually agree; sagging okay, but no one wants to see your underwear.

Press here to download the hit single "Sag". All proceeds go to the Go-Kids Foundation!

To hear the song first press here. (This version is unedited and not intended for radio use). Both version available above.

Even the president of the United States has something to say on the issue!

"Here's my attitude: I think passing a law about people wearing sagging pants is a waste of time," Obama replied. “We should be focused on creating jobs, improving our schools, getting health care, and dealing with the war in Iraq. Any public official who is worrying about sagging pants probably needs to spend some time focusing on the real problems out there. Having said that, brothers should pull up their pants.”

~Snaps for truth Mr. President, snaps for truth~

To hear the song first press here (this is the unedited version, not for radio use).

It's been a long time. We shouldna left you...

noreply@blogger.com (Time Square Music) — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 13:58:00 +0000

Hey y'all. Our sincerest apologies for not having time to update the BLIZZOG in a minute. It's been crazy on our end.

COMMUNITY BUILDING w/ OPTIMUS FOUNDATION & ASPIRE NC
CAROLINA MUSIC AWARDS coming up!
Picking up team members which ever way we go!

It's going to be an EXCITING rest of the year. =)

Stay Tuned...

go-d Featured on Grand Good

noreply@blogger.com (Time Square Music) — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 19:58:00 +0000

The B-Side to "Frustration - Recession Anthem" is featured on GrandGood.com

http://grandgood.com/2009/06/10/go-d-misunderstood/

RECAP: Brooklyn Bodega's Show & Prove

noreply@blogger.com (aisa) — Fri, 17 Apr 2009 14:58:00 +0000

It was a good time at Public Assembly last night.

Here are some of the pictures from the event: PHOTOS

TBW: KRS-One "BEEF"

noreply@blogger.com (Time Square Music) — Thu, 16 Apr 2009 14:01:00 +0000

This week's THROWBACK OF THE WEEK (TBW): KRS-ONE "BEEF"

I always joke around how this is my drug of choice - but it's the truth. All the growth hormones they pump into the creatures and the GMOs and pesticides in the feed they eat all go into your body and collect up. Not to mention that they're not even making beef the normal way through sex or husbandry tactics - they're playing God and creating them through test tubes. I guess all that jive talk about KFC creating test tube chicken back in the days was based on truth! Enjoy those veggies, kiddies.

1990 - "Edutainment" Album

EVENT 4/16: Brooklyn Bodega's Show & Prove for BHF

noreply@blogger.com (aisa) — Thu, 16 Apr 2009 05:06:00 +0000

Brooklyn Bodega's got their April Installment of Show and Prove. This event was created to shine light on local indie acts and give them a chance to open for the Brooklyn Hip Hop Festival.

The BHF is the largest Hip Hop festival every summer in NYC. It'll be their 5th year so it's a big milestone for them. It's a multigenerational event so the whole clan can come and enjoy.

Let's make sure we pick the right MC to start the show off proper. Come through to Public Assembly and get it crackin! See you there.

Digiwaxx Cypher Series: Go Hard or Go Home with go-d

noreply@blogger.com (aisa) — Thu, 16 Apr 2009 05:02:00 +0000

Go Hard or Go Home: ft. Hedonis Da Amazon, Malik 16, go-d from Digiwaxx TV on Vimeo

go-d was featured on Digiwaxx Media's Cypher Series: Go Hard or Go Home.

EVENT 4/16: Gotham Connect Presents Najee, Lilian Borunda, Van Attah High

noreply@blogger.com (aisa) — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 15:07:00 +0000

Every 3rd Thursday of the month, the fellas at Gotham Connect throw an Industry Networking Party as well as showcase some of the talent NYC has to offer.

The venue is dope:

Angels & Kings - 500 E.11th St. @ Ave. A NYC

This time, the performers are:

NAJEE
LILIAN BORUNDA
VAN ATTAH HIGH

It's not Hip Hop music, but it's good music =)

HIP HOP: State of Emergency

noreply@blogger.com (Time Square Music) — Tue, 14 Apr 2009 20:51:00 +0000

Is it just me or the caliber of Hip Hop music is slowly declining from the stagnant plateau Jay-z and his generation created? Do y'all feel bad for the children just as much as I do when you listen to the radio? S. M. H.

The market's saturated with the same sound, copycat artists, same message. The times we are in are electric! We have a black President of the United States, banks are crashing globally, and the poverty level in the world is rising (heck, even the rich are getting poor). Not to mention that there is a dynamic power shift going on. Have we forgotten Hip Hop is a social outlet and not just made for mind-numbing entertainment?

We need to be in the forefront of all this change. The Hip Hop community cannot rely on major corporations like labels and media outlets to lead its growth. They are just supposed to reflect the growth. WE make Hip Hop grow.

The caliber of Hip Hop music and its content reflects the state of Hip Hop culture.

Simpleton lyrics and non-relatable topics command the forefront of the game.

(Really, you're gonna tell me a majority of people know what it's like to sell crack? And please, don't tell me you're going to steal me from my man. Real women will take offense. In this recession, do I really want to hear how much money you have? Sounds like a mark for a jook to me.)

Let me pose a few questions. Maybe together, with all our brain power, we can spark some positive change.

Are you tired of songs that make you feel like your IQ is receding?
Doesn't it make you feel weird when a violent/sexually explicit song comes on and a 5 year old knows ALL THE WORDS to it?
When was the last time you heard a Hip Hop song (not playing on our old school Pandora station) that you learned something from?
Or a song that was multigenerationally appropriate (a song that doesn't offend your granny, your daddy, and your little baby)?

I know that Hip Hop is supposed to reflect the streets and it is an art form to help express people's environments.

But really, **enter rapper here** is no Langston Hughes.
Our modern poets no longer paint vivid imagery that captivate our imagination.
Another S.M.H.

Hip Hop lovers have grown up. I know I have.
Are we subjected to mainstream redundancy?
Can people *ahem - major labels* that only see Hip Hop as a capitalistic venture tell us what's quality and what isn't?
Idealistically, I'd like to say NO to those questions.
Does reality say otherwise?

PREMIER EVENT: Lifestyle @ Fresthetic BK - 4/14 TONIGHT

noreply@blogger.com (Time Square Music) — Tue, 14 Apr 2009 13:46:00 +0000

Those Fresthetic boys are at it again. This time they are showcasing Bay Area photographer Leo Docuyanan. Come check them out. I'll definitely be around to show love. See you then!

go-d "Slave Owners (A Letter To Nas & Jay)

noreply@blogger.com (Time Square Music) — Tue, 14 Apr 2009 06:14:00 +0000

Hip Hop Artist go-d has done it again.

Nas made it a hot line.
Jay made it a hot song.
go-d made it a hot concept.

We'd love to hear your take on it.
What do you think? Is it thought provoking, passe, revolutionary, old news, crazy, hot, etc?
Did you know those things about those former Presidents who founded the American institution?

Welcome!

noreply@blogger.com (Time Square Music) — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 15:21:00 +0000

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