The A Capella Project: "My Block," by Tupac Shakur

Pac touches your heart through his bars when you let him in. So close your eyes and listen.

The A Capella Project: Notorious BIG - Gimme The Loot

Notorious. Nuff Said.

Check my friend Antonio's blog for Biggie's Discography (4 Discs)right here http://t.co/M5m3HHj . May he continue blessing our eardrums forever.

Building a Foundation: James Brown

"The Big Payback." If James Brown's arrival on the scene wasn't an indicator of where music was headed, I don't know what was. This is not only the Godfather of Soul, he is the Father of Hip-Hop. May his music forever rock our eardrums and keep him alive.

Building a Foundation: Roy Ayers

Roy Ayers' sexy, jazzy sound deeply influenced hip-hop soul. His beats could easily be sampled (and MANY were) and used as the backdrop of our culture. And no matter where you are when you hear this song, it will take you straight to the borough of Brooklyn. Kick back & listen...

The Birth of Hip-Hop Culture (until 1991), Part 3

Afrika Bambaataa gives a brief introduction to the history of the Hip-Hop cultural movement. This is the third segment of a multi-part documentary. Thank you, www.youtube.com/ThrowbackSoul for uploading this.

The Birth of Hip Hop Culture (until 1991), Pt. 2

Afrika Bambaataa gives a brief introduction to the history of the Hip-Hop cultural movement. This is the second segment of a multi-part documentary. Thank you, www.youtube.com/ThrowbackSoul for uploading this.

The Birth of Hip Hop Culture (until 1991), Pt. 1

Afrika Bambaataa gives a brief introduction to the history of the Hip-Hop cultural movement. This is part 1 of a 3 part series of videos. Thanks to www.youtube.com/ThrowbackSoul for posting this.

Ms. Spoken: Jill Scott

Spoken... sung... I can't define this piece but it's phenomenal. Take A Listen.

Ms. Spoken: Erykah Badu

Listen to Erykah Badu's spoken word offering. And be moved.

In Color: Jill Scott

The music and the lyrics are only half of the Jill Scott experience. Her delivery is soooo moving. She transports me to a place full of melodious soul that I never want to return from. This is one of my favorite songs from this wonderful singer, titled, "The Way."

In Color: Erykah Badu

Miss Badu is a pioneer in the neosoul movement, and one of my favorite r&b singers of all time. I love her jazzy melodies, and her catchy lyrics get me every time. Fat Belly Bella, you are a key thread in the intricate tapestry of new age soul. This is a song released from the 2003 LP, "Worldwide Underground." Let's go "Back In The Day (Puff)."

Unspoken Word: "Ambition," by Me

spoken slow & soft

he
nev
er
sleeps

he
constructs my every thought
creates my every move
foresees my every intention
im
po
sing
on me
the vision of everything I'm trying to
create


giv
ing
me
everything I have ever dreamed of

The A Capella Project: Eminem

Marshall Mathers took the hip-hop world by storm with his profound lyrics. Some of his songs made us laugh, some made us cry, some made us dance, and some of his songs even made us uncomfortable at times. But ALL of them made us LISTEN. No one can question his genius. Slim Shady has accomplished what few white rappers have been able to do: He earned the respect of the entire hip-hop community.

The A Capella Project: "It Ain't Hard To Tell," by Nas

I mean, damn. This is one of my favorite lyricists, and for a reason. He spits prolific bars that make us think, nod our heads, and anticipate the next 16. From Nasty Nas to Esco to Escobar to Nastrodamus to simply Nas... this man will go down in the books as one of the greatest rappers to ever bless our eardrums.

The A Capella Project: "Guess Who's Back," by Rakim

This is the first post of my A Capella Project series. This lyricist never ceases to bless the mic with a timeless flow; his vocal syncopation is crazy. Please enjoy the clever delivery of this Microphone Fiend, whom we all know as Rakim.

Our Harlem Renaissance Documentary, by Adele Thornton and Lillian Warner. Part 2

Our Harlem Renaissance, by Adele Thornton & Lillian Warner. Part 1.

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