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[WATCH] ADD-2 “Cotton Fields”

January 14, 2012 Music No Comments

Here’s another dope artist to add 2 the collection. Pun intended! The Chicago native, @ADD2theMC just recently released a new visual and it’s deeper than rap. We’ve come along way from the cotton fields or have we? You’d think we were still in them if you knew the alarming statistics that describes the African-American presence in prison. #Add2That

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Viks waive McNabb, next stop Chicago?

December 3, 2011 Front Page, Sports No Comments

Head Coach Leslie Frazier and the Minnesota Vikings waived former Eagles and Redskins 13-year quarterback Donovan McNabb yesterday.

With McNabb going 1-5 in a Vikings uniform and the emerging success of Christian Ponder, Frazier commented “this was the best decision for both parties” and that he believes McNabb can still be a starter in the NFL.

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The Future of Green

September 27, 2011 Climate, Power, Solutions No Comments

Chicago is the hub of the Midwest. It’s a city where you find people from all over the country, and ideas from all over the world. Did you know that Chicago is one of America’s cities embracing urban agriculture and renewable energy? In every section of Chicago, urban gardens are budding.

How did Chicago become “green,” and how has the urban agriculture movement affected Chicago? Keep Reading

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The Hypnotic Brass Ensemble at The Shrine

Standing in the crowded club, I couldn’t help but wonder what all these people had come to hear. I came to take pictures, and had no idea what I was about to see. I expected to see a jazz band called Hypnotic Brass Ensemble, but as the stage filled up with seven young men, I started to feel confused. And then I saw the brass. As they started the driving melody, the harmonies reminded me of the Afro-Pop I grew up with. I was instantly transported back to Nigeria, to Fela Kuti shows complete with drums, horns, and dancers. Keep Reading [More Photos, Video Inside]

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#NewMusic #WTT “Murder To Excellence”

August 8, 2011 Music 3 Comments

#NoChurchInTheWild Is trending on Twitter and the people have spoken early about their favorite song on #WTT. Murder to Excellence is arguably the realest. On this track, Kanye & Jay Z paid homage to the victims of gun violence in their communities, more specifically, 48 shootings in 48 hours #PutTheGunsDown Jump For Song &Lyrics

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