**NEW MUSIC** Asher Roth x Nottz x D.A. Wallach(Chester French)- “Gotta Get Up”|99Problems.org

Chester French is still my favorite band, having been on the road with them and experienced their music firsthand. A new record has surfaced and with the soulful D.A. Wallach on the hook, Asher & his homeboy Nottz come together once again to provide a laid back record for the chill. In “Gotta Get Up” Asher explores his past adventures that leaves him in a comfortable predicament. And who really wants to get up from that? But life is to be lived again, so GET UP!!!! CHECK OUT ASHER’S NEW TRACK AFTER THE JUMP!!!!

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The U.S. Census and the Amazing Apportionment Machine|99Problems.org

Apportionment is the process of dividing the seats in the House of Representatives among the 50 states based on the population figures collected during the decennial census. But how does it actually work? Through animation, the US Census Bureau helps explain how the apportionment formula is used to ensure equal representation for all, just like the Founding Fathers planned. Watch Video Inside

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JON STEWART, LAME AS F@#K CONGRESS|99Problems.org

When it comes to the 9/11 first responders health coverage, The GOP aint buyin it. Jon Stewart, political satirist, dedicates a segment just for them. Check Out The Vid After The Jump

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The Black Male Re-Imagined|99Problems.org

Last week, I was in New York where I spent a few days in the mix with some of the non-profit sectors and Hip Hop’s elite such as American Values Institute, John S. and James L. Knight Foundation, Open Society Foundations, as well as Geoffrey Canada of The Harlem Children’s Zone who kicked off the conference by being the host facility of the panel that featured Russell Simmons, Nick Cannon, & Lupe Fiasco. The conference focused on trying to create a better portrayal of blacks, males in particular, on the big screen and in the music. I wanted to be a fly on the wall. On one hand, I have every right to be in that room but I represent a demographic that don’t even know that room exists.

PEEP THE REST OF MY OPINIONS INSIDE

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DEE-1|I HEAR YOU!!!!!|99Problems.org

In a minute, making good music is going to be the thing to do. That’s scary, right? Check out this guy Dee-1 , whom we featured a few couple months back and is still making his presence felt with this record/video, ‘Jay, 50, & Weezy’ where he’s sitting those same big ol heads down and holding them accountable. He, somewhat reminds me of the homie, Bizzle who made his mark, basically, doing the same with more of a religious angle.

Dee dropped a mixtape entitled, ‘I Hope They Hear Me’ not too long ago and his sophomore album David & Goliath is currently available on iTunes. Hit the jump for a sample.

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