Directed by Terence Nance, the film addresses the detachment we all battle, when faced with the the world’s overwhelming issues. “It’s hard to think about all the problems in the world without getting a little overwhelmed. So, a lot of times we just ignore things. I think Africa has suffered a lot because people choose to remain ignorant, rather than address the issues that are right in front of our faces,” Blitz said.

Click the flyer about for directions. Also, check out Trek Life's "As The World Turns" from Everything Changed Nothing. The album is available now on iTunes and August 10th on CD & Vinyl.

The Foreign Exchange perform 'Daykeeper' at Amoeba Records in San Francisco, CA.

Just 10 days after the US celebrated its birthday, there was another testament to the power of independence as Duck Down presented its 15th Anniversary Concert at BB King Blues Club in NYC Times Square on July 13th. With over 800 fans in attendance, Duck Down artists Team Facelift, Ruste Juxx, Marco Polo, Torae, Skyzoo, Kidz In the Hall, Pharoahe Monch, and the mighty Boot Camp Clik featuring Buckshot, Sean Price, Smif N Wessun, Heltah Skeltah, Black Moon) graced the stage performing their classic hits. The first 50 fans to enter the concert received a free limited edition Duck Down x Rocksmith Tokyo "Duck Hunt Inspired" T-shirt with our Duck Down mascot in pixalated form, in which many fans immediately put on during the show. Hosts Angela Yee and Amanda Diva kept the show moving smoothly, while DJ Evil Dee provided music throughout the evening.

Special guest performers during the evening included Large Professor, !llmind, Stalley, Donnis, Daru, Jean Grae, Styles P, DJ Boogie Blind, Mela Machinko, Pete Rock, Tony Touch, Immortal Technique, Masta Ace, and Talib Kweli.

Big thanks go out to BB King Blues Club, Rocksmith Tokyo, XXL Magazine, Nahright.com, Sirius XM, Hot 97 and Native Instruments for making this amazing celebration possible.

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This is one of the best hip-hop albums I've bought this year. Quite possibly even better than The Roots'   "How I Got Over" of which I'm a huge fan.

I would've loved to made it out to this but, it was the same day as the Brooklyn Hip-Hop Festival, which I won't be attending again anyway… I can say that, even with the rain, I would've had a better time at Frank's BBQ. There's always next year. [via]