While I was doing a little bit of research, I came across this video on YouTube. Someone was videotaping the Suburbans Biggie and Diddy were in while they were pulling away from the building. You can hear the gun shots ring out and the confusion that follows. Check it out it's kind of eerie.
God Bless, One Love!
Remon
Sunday, June 14, 2009
Top 5 Greatest MCs of All-Time
What up people!!!
Alright, over here at The Urban Advocate, we want to start this list called T.U.A.s TOP 5! This list will rank some of the most argued lists in urban culture. The first list up the, Top 5 Greatest MCs of All-Time:
5. Nas- The Queensbridge poet has been putting it down since he first appeared on "Live at the Barbecue" back in 1991. Nas is has been able to maintain his stature as the consious voice of the streets since his 1994 classic debut album, Illmatic. Nas will go down in history as one of the most articulate rappers in history.
4. Rakim- The God MC! Rakim was first introduced 1986; and many say the game had to change directions around Rakim. He is hailed as the best lyrical MC in history. Without him, the other rappers this list arguably might not have had a career. Rakim is your favorite rapper's favorite rapper. Everybody follows the leader!
3. Notorious B.I.G.- Some people say he was the greatest. Biggie painted pictures when he rhymed. Biggie is to hip-hop music what John Singleton is to the movie game. His vivid lyrics about what he seen growing up as a drug dealer in Brooklyn. B.I.G. made more of an impact on the game in 3 years than most rappers make in 15 years. His impact was so great, he was the first MC to have a bio-pic hit the big-screen. He is an icon and one of the most revered rappers ever.
2. Tupac Skakur- Tupac's is undoubtedly a true hip-hop icon. As one of the single most important yet controversial figures of our time, Tupac was the voice of the youth throughout the 90s. Pac was able to make his audience feel his words by delivering songs with raw emotion. He was poetic, inrtospective, revolutionary and one of the most influential rappers ever. He made squares want to become thugs and thugs want to become rappers. He is even more powerful now after his death, than he was when he was still walking among us. Through his words and countless number of imitators, Pac's spirit continues to live on.
1. Jay-Z- H.O.V.A! Hov embodies what a rapper is. His contributions to hip-hop is insurmountable. Some people might disagree with this choice but to those people I say this...name a single rapper who has made more of an impact on hip-hop as whole than Jigga! Since his rise to stardom in the late 90s, Jay carried the game on his back for more than 5 years. Most of the rappers in the business looked to the man before they made their next move. Rakim was the leader of the Old School, Jay is the leader of the New School. Jay is easily one of the most consistent rappers ever. He's kicked open plenty of doors for the culture and is arguably the single most important rapper since the death of Biggie Smalls. Throw ya Diamonds up on this one!
Now this list is not set in stone and can be argued. If you feel your Top 5 list is better, feel free to share! This is just T.U.A.'s opinion when measured each MCs value, contributions and impact to hip-hop music.
God Bless, One Love!
Remon
Alright, over here at The Urban Advocate, we want to start this list called T.U.A.s TOP 5! This list will rank some of the most argued lists in urban culture. The first list up the, Top 5 Greatest MCs of All-Time:
5. Nas- The Queensbridge poet has been putting it down since he first appeared on "Live at the Barbecue" back in 1991. Nas is has been able to maintain his stature as the consious voice of the streets since his 1994 classic debut album, Illmatic. Nas will go down in history as one of the most articulate rappers in history.
4. Rakim- The God MC! Rakim was first introduced 1986; and many say the game had to change directions around Rakim. He is hailed as the best lyrical MC in history. Without him, the other rappers this list arguably might not have had a career. Rakim is your favorite rapper's favorite rapper. Everybody follows the leader!
3. Notorious B.I.G.- Some people say he was the greatest. Biggie painted pictures when he rhymed. Biggie is to hip-hop music what John Singleton is to the movie game. His vivid lyrics about what he seen growing up as a drug dealer in Brooklyn. B.I.G. made more of an impact on the game in 3 years than most rappers make in 15 years. His impact was so great, he was the first MC to have a bio-pic hit the big-screen. He is an icon and one of the most revered rappers ever.
2. Tupac Skakur- Tupac's is undoubtedly a true hip-hop icon. As one of the single most important yet controversial figures of our time, Tupac was the voice of the youth throughout the 90s. Pac was able to make his audience feel his words by delivering songs with raw emotion. He was poetic, inrtospective, revolutionary and one of the most influential rappers ever. He made squares want to become thugs and thugs want to become rappers. He is even more powerful now after his death, than he was when he was still walking among us. Through his words and countless number of imitators, Pac's spirit continues to live on.
1. Jay-Z- H.O.V.A! Hov embodies what a rapper is. His contributions to hip-hop is insurmountable. Some people might disagree with this choice but to those people I say this...name a single rapper who has made more of an impact on hip-hop as whole than Jigga! Since his rise to stardom in the late 90s, Jay carried the game on his back for more than 5 years. Most of the rappers in the business looked to the man before they made their next move. Rakim was the leader of the Old School, Jay is the leader of the New School. Jay is easily one of the most consistent rappers ever. He's kicked open plenty of doors for the culture and is arguably the single most important rapper since the death of Biggie Smalls. Throw ya Diamonds up on this one!
Now this list is not set in stone and can be argued. If you feel your Top 5 list is better, feel free to share! This is just T.U.A.'s opinion when measured each MCs value, contributions and impact to hip-hop music.
God Bless, One Love!
Remon
Monday, June 8, 2009
New Updates For The Month of June
Alright everyone this is a new month and you know what that means...new features on THEURBANADVOCATE.COM! We have a feature on a very special singer/songwriter from California, Ms. Jimmie Reign. In The Advocates section we have the Hood Nerds, a new group of teens that have been dedicating their time to making a difference. And in Fashion, we have a clothing line that has been sweeping its way across the southern portion of the U.S.; I'm referring to The Ro Collection. And as I promised, there will be new developements to the site! Well this month is the first month of The Urban Alternatives. The Urban Alternatives will be the section of our website where we feature music and entertainment that is not urban influenced. So for all or you who like Rock and Alternative music, this section is for you! First up, we have Dallas-based Rock band, Primal Circus. So, take a look at all of our features, the review section, there is a new editorial celebrating "Black Music Month" and we also have photos from recent events.
God Bless, One Love!
Remon
God Bless, One Love!
Remon
Sunday, May 31, 2009
I'm prolly very late on this but I don't care. I don't watch much TV, and I don't listen to the radio very often so I just heard Beyonce's song "Halo" like a month ago. A few days later, I saw this video of Ms. Karina Pasian covering the song. You know how this goes, around here at The Urban Advocate we promote good music! This young lady is a true artist and has my respect. Watch as the Grammy-nominated artist delivers a very impressive performance; Forgive me B, but I think I like this version better.
Back in 1993, right after I left class ( I was taking drum lessons), I went to this store and bought my first rap tape. Yes I said tape, as in cassette tapes. Anyway, the first rap album I ever bought was Naughty By Nature's 19 Naughty III. This album contained had one of the most memorable hits in hip-hop history, "Hip-Hop Hooray". So I'm gonna take you guys back to my favorite decade in hip-hop, the 90s!
Whether this guy is doing hip-hop or R&B, he is one of the best producers out right now! Watch this footage of Mr. Ryan Leslie in the studio with Fabolous, Desert Storm and the one Ms. Keri Hilson. This track is going to be on the up-coming release from Fabolous, entitled Loso's Way. Be on the look-out!
Are We Being Played By Barack Obama?
Wow one of the earliest and biggest supporters of President Obama is trying to answer a very serious question. Doesn't sound like he's hating to me...just sounds like he's speaking the truth. I'll let you be the judge.
Saturday, May 16, 2009
Like I said our mission at The Urban Advocate is to bring back real music to Hip-Hop and R&B. The mainstream is more interested in promoting singers using auto-tune and singers who dance about 5 times better than they sing. In the process artists with real talent get held down. In other genres' of music, artists are celebrated for being different and taking artistic chances. In urban music, those type of artists are forced to take a backseat to gimmicks and formulated rappers and singers. Take Karina Pasian for example...this young Dominican prodigy has a gift. Though she is signed to Island Def Jam Music Group, she does not get the credit or attention she deserves. I'm sold that this girl is the truth! If you're not, take a look at this!
The Urban Advocate is on a mission to help bring back the art in urban music! One way we plan on going about that, by bringing you artists who have earned our respect as true artists! One of which, Universal Motown recording artist and producer, Ryan Leslie. Leslie has been floating under the radar of mainstream music for some time now. Most people I speak to have never even heard the name before. In my opinion, it's because of the label not doing a very good job of marketing him as an artist. He is one of the most talented artists I've seen in a long time...it's a crime that he doesn't get the attention or the respect he deserves. Don't believe me check this out!
"Music Month" at The Urban Advocate
This month we have a rapper who has risen to prominence out of Oak Cliff, TX; I'm talking about "The Mayor of Oak Cliff", Big Suave. There's also a feature on a young man who is being looked upon by many as the "future of holy hip-hop"... his name is G.T.K. There is also a very special feature on a third generation star in the making, Island Def Jam artist, Kristinia DeBarge. This month we have a rapper who has risen to prominence out of Oak Cliff, TX; I'm talking about "The Mayor of Oak Cliff", Big Suave. There's also a feature on a young man who is being looked upon by many as the "future of holy hip-hop"... his name is G.T.K. There is also a very special feature on a third generation star in the making, Island Def Jam artist, Kristinia DeBarge.
Sunday, February 1, 2009
THEURBANADVOCATE.COM IS FINALLY LAUNCHED!!!
What up people!!! After months of preparation and planning, I have finally launched the website www.theurbanadvocate.com. The website will feature musicians, artists, fahion designers, and so much more. For the first month, we have 5 features: Young Jace, Lockes, Unkommon Kolor, painter Hatziel Flores and Poor Vida Records. The site also has music, videos, photos, reviews and an editorial. Still to come we have video interviews that will be posted at a later date. In the coming months, there will be more features and areas added to the site, so stay tuned. Please visit www.theurbanadvocate.com, Peace!!!
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