9th Wonder – "One Night" feat. Terrace Martin, Phonte, Bird And The Midnight Falcons

Another cut from the 9th Wonder's forthcoming project, The Wonder Years. If you missed the last joint I posted from this project then click (here). 9th brought along Phonte, Terrance Martin, and Bird & The Midnight Falcons.  

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Frank Ocean Drops Another Visual for His Next Single -"SWIM GOOD"

Frank Ocean drops his second video in just as many days for his next single, "Swim Good". He must have something cooking in the oven we don't know about. Also, if you missed Frank's last visual, click (here). 

Where Is Obama's Voice on The Troy Davis Case?

As the days get closer to the date set for the execution of Troy Davis it makes one wonder, why isn't a peep coming from The White House? If Jimmy Carter, Pope Benedict XVI, and Nobel laureate Desmond Tutu are speaking out about the planned execution of Troy Davis, then where is President Obama's voice? Where is Vice President Joe Biden's voice? Shouldn't The White House have an interest in this case? I'm just a confused voter who is wondering why The Supreme Court or the White House mention anything about Davis' clemency. This case has the WORLD watching our government stand still. Read more (here).

Bowie State Student Dead After Roommate Fight

I saw a Twit about this incident last night and I started off my morning researching what I could about this sad incident. Two female roommates got into an argument at Bowie State University last night, one pulled out a knife, stabbed the other killing her, and now she is facing charges. Although details are still skeptical about what started the argument, the Twitter world had all type of rumors floating around as to why the two got into an argument. From rumors about a stolen iPod or iPad to arguing over a boy. Regardless as to why the two females had a disagreement, one is no longer with her family and it is a sad day at Bowie and the HBCU nation. Our thoughts and prayers are with BOTH families. Read more (here). 

Ron Artest Is Expected to Officially Change His Name to "Metta World Peace" Today

Ron Artest said this summer he was thinking about changing his name and after putting some thought to it, the Queensbridge representative will make it official today during a press conference. The ball player formerly know as ARTEST, will change his name to 'Metta World Peace'. 'Metta' is his official first name, which in Buddhist tradition means-loving-kindness and friendliness toward others and his last name will be 'World Peace'. You can't make this stuff up folks. Read more (here).  

New Leaked Photos of Amber Rose (**Warning** 18 and Over Only)

I'm just the reporter baby, you can be the news. With that said, I'm just posting this because, its out there and it has the streets talking. Oh well. here goes. 

Fela Kuti+De La Soul = FELA SOUL by Amerigo Gazaway

What do you get when you put together afrobeat legend Fela Kuti and rap pioneers De La Soul? You get Fela Soul; a musical tapestry created by Gummy Soul artist Amerigo Gazaway. More than just a clever title, Fela Soul is an 8-track, 33 minute journey into the world of afrobeat rhythms, funky horn riffs, and classic hip-hop gems. Using dozens of hand-picked samples from the Nigerian instrumentalist and political figure Fela Kuti, and 8 carefully-chosen acapellas from the Native Tongue rap trio De La Soul, Amerigo seamlessly intertwines the two into something completely new and original. Download the entire album for free, along with liner notes and album (here)

Peter Hadar -"Your Body" Live @ NJPAC

Peter Hadar and his band Indie Movie performs LIVE for the New Jersey Performing Arts Center's Sounds of The City Summer Concert Series. When you watch the video, you can see the Jersey really enjoying one of their own's musical talents. 

Jose James Performs -"Trouble" Live

ST told you about José James  in the past. The Minneapolis-born jazz singer and composer is taking in hip-hop and cutting edge electronica, José represents both the future of jazz music and the traditions of the past. Here Jose performs with AllSaints for a Basement Session. This is good music. 

Bilal Performs 8 of His Classic Joints Live

Now Bilal is one of ST's favorites. Her is some footage of his recent tour when it hit Indianapolis' Madame Walker Theater this past August. Bilal performs 8 of his classic songs on this video clip. Fr4om "Something To Hold On To" to "Fast Lane" and even has time to give a J Dilla (RIP) shout out when he performs "Reminisce".  Those who missed out on this summer's tour missed a treat. Also if you haven't heard Bilal's re-mix of "The Dollar" you can listen and download (here). 

New Rapper Big Pooh Video- "Medicine Man"

Rapper Big Pooh releases his video, "Medicine Man" from his sophomore solo project, Dirty Pretty Things. The NC emcee has been very busy doing his solo thing since the days of Little Brother. Track was produced by Family Biz and video directed by Kent Willard. 

New Frank Ocean Video- "Thinking About You"

Frank Ocean drops a visual for his new released cut, "Thinking About You". Now since art is in the eye of the beholder, I'll let you watch the video and come up with your own abstract. Creative? Yes. Very. 

Swizz Beatz Alleged Mistress Christina Elizabeth Speaks Out

Just in case you don't listen to urban radio or whether or not you care, recently singer/songwriter Christina Elizabeth, lost her cell phone and her private messages were lost. Well in her private messages and photos to Swizz Beatz hit the net and left Swizz and his wife Alicia Keys denying allegations. Anyhow, if you care, Christina released a statement. Read more (here). 

New Book Tells About Sarah Palin Bedding Former NBA Player and Cocaine Use

So Sarah Palin apparently likes her coffee with no cream. Well I'm not sure, but reports are coming out about Palin and ex-NBA star Glen Rice having a bedroom romp (prior to her marriage) and also about Palin's past cocaine use. You can't make this stuff up folks. For more, read (here). 

New Estelle Remixes parts 1&2 for- “Break My Heart”

Estelle's single, "Break My Heart" was already a banger, but now there's a re-mix and a re-mix to the re-mix. Now if that haven't mixed you up any, then do believe that both of these remixes are the joint. The first remix features, Swizz, Jada, and Busta and the re-mix two features Swizz, Raekwon, and the UK's own Wretch32. Listen to both below and sure you will agree, these joints are dope.

"Break My Heart" rmx1 feat.Swizz Beatz, JaddaKiss, BustaRhymes

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"Break My Heart" rmx2 feat. Swizz, Raekwon, Wretch32

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AMERICAN CANDY- "Get Some Black Friends"

Came across this 'interesting' first single from American Candy and they call it, "Get Some Black Friends". This song will make you laugh and most importantly will make one think. When I first heard it, I had to chuckle. How many Black people find themselves having friends who are white, but you are their only Black friend? Give this song a listen, read the lyrics in the video, laugh, and then share the with a friend. You can also download this song (here) from iTunes.

New Cee-Lo Green – "You Promised Me Love" (audio)

'Love is a Battlefield' as Pat Benatar once said and here Cee-Lo Green tells his tale of a broken promise of love. Cee Lo creative mind and energy is felt on this track and when I hear, my mind immediately wants a visual to accompany this track. After seeing the, "F*ck You" visual, one can only imagine what Cee Lo and his creative mind has for this track.

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Lostribe "No Other Word" feat. Talib Kweli, N8 The Gr8, Maryann Hunter

Lostribe release their first single to their forthcoming album, Sophie. This track, "No other Word" features Talib Kweli, along with N8 the GR8, and Maryann Hunter. Video directed by Lucas.

Out-Of-Work Parents Land In Jail, Because They Are Unable To Pay Child-Support

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I came across this story and I found it ery interesting to say the least. Say what you want to say, but child support in this country is not fair. It hasn't been fair in this country for sometime. Now that doesn't mean child support isn't warranted, but in certain circumstances like the one in the video, how is this fair? its not to say that there aren't any deadbeats out there, we know that there are however, its too many good people who get caught in the mix and treated as deadbeats when they have a honest situation. The key thing to remember here is money doesn't equate to love. And a parent in jail or out of jail and looking for work with this on their record, makes it that much harder to be a provider. Again, I'm not speaking of the deadbeats and I'm not saying child support isn't warranted, I'm just saying the system is broken and needs to be fixed. The law needs to be just. 

Empire State of Mind State Farm Commercial for 9/11 Anniversary

When I saw this State Farm commercial yesterday during the games, I got goose bumps. One of my college friends even posted on my FB page, "After seeing that State farm commercial, it kinda makes me wish I was from New York". I think every New Yorker who saw this commercial yesterday almost dropped a tear. I know I almost did. Shouts out to Spike Lee who directed the commercial to give it that NY feel. 

Will Sessions Band- “Memory Lane” (instrumental)

If you've heard Elzhi's Elmatic project, than I'm sure your ears gravitated to the sound outputs in awe of the live instrumentals to a classic Hip Hop joint. If I just described you, then you are not alone as the Will Sessions Band who accompanied Elzhi on the project are in heavy demand for an instrumental album. So when there's a demand, you got to give the people what they want. Here is the first single off of the project which is set to drop later on this month. We'll keep you posted as to when it drops. 

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Serena Williams Does It Again- Blows Up At Official in U.S. Open Loss

Okay, so Serena Williams blew up 'again' at an official during her match at the U.S. Open yesterday. This is just the spirit of a competitive athlete. Was she right? Well, you're never right when you loose control of your emotions. However, the same way we see coaches and baseball managers argue a call, to me it was just a discussion of disagreements. But this is tennis and in tennis, that behavior is shunned upon unlike other sports where disagreements are visually displayed. Maybe tennis should allow 'small' outbursts, just may make the game more interesting. Could you imagine if it was a clay court and Serena tried kicking clay on the official the way managers do it in baseball, that would be classic. 

Plaxico Burress Catches His First Jets' TD

Plaxico Burress catches his first touchdown pass as a member of the New York Jets. With all that Plaxico has gone through, I really hope this is just a start to an awesome season for him.

New 9th Wonder – "Band Practice pt.2" feat. Phonte & Median

Well it's the 10th anniversary of 9/11 and between all that's going on with ST, I've been slacking on a lot of music sitting in my inbox, so I figure, let me share some of this with my peeps. For starters, 9th Wonder's about to release his next project, The Wonder Years and this is the first leak off the joint. The track features Phonte (Gotta love this reunion) and Median.

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Man Thrown In Jail For Overdue Library Fines

'Bay Boys, Bad Boys! Whacha gonna do? What you gonna do when they come for you?'-Inner Circle Crime is heavy in Newton, Iowa and every crime is taken seriously ask Christopher Anspach, the 28-year-old man who was sentenced to 10 days in jail last week for failing to return overdue library books. Read more (here).  

New Goapele Video- "PLAY"

Goapele drops a visual for a new single, "Play" from her forthcoming album, Break Of Dawn which hits stores next month. The track was produced by Electric Thunderbolt and the visual was directed by John Mazyck and Dahveed. 

Kelley Williams-Bolar, Woman Who Used Her Father's Address For Better School District, Not Pardoned

ST was one of the first internet bloggers outside of Ohio to report about the Kelley Williams-Bolar case. If by chance you are unfamiliar with the case, Williams-Bolar was the Akron, Ohio mother who was jailed for 9 days for sending her two children to school in a better neighborhood. The neighborhood where she sent her children, was the neighborhood of her father and the children's grandfather. The grandfather assisted Ms. Williams-Bolar with daily duties around his grandchildren like many grandparents. However, regardless of the fact that Ms. Williams-Bolar's father pays taxes in the community, the state of Ohio, felt Ms. Williams-Bolar needed to be made an example of. Well recently she went before the state's parole board and she was not pardoned. The parole board didn't appear to be empathetic and now organizations are asking the people to call the governor's office and ask for a pardon for Ms. Williams-Bolar. The decision will now rest fully with Ohio's governor John Kasich. Click on the governor's name to go directly to his site for info. Read more (here).  

Man Ordered To Pay Wife Damages For Lack Of Sex

A French woman took her husband to court for lack of sex and won. The wife was seeking 'compensation for the lack of sex over a 21 year persiod' and the judge ruled in her favor. Yes, Really. Read more (here). 

New Pete Rock & Smif N Wessun "Roses" (Video) feat. Freeway (Director's Cut)

Duckdown never seems to amaze us and here is the director's cut of Pete Rock & Smif & Wessun's latest visual from their Monumental album. "Roses" features Freeway and is directed by Calvan Fowler of Daydream Filmworks. 

New Anthony Hamilton Joint - “Had To Learn From Love” (audio)

So Anthony Hamilton has released another joint for the internet world. Now this song, "Had To Learn From Love" sounds like it should have been on his Comin' From Where I'm From album. This is a 'Southern Funk' love song here. Oh and if you missed his last leak, you can grab that (here). 

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