#NewMusic: Becca “Come Back” (Prod. Yung Dev)

Mother’s Day has just passed and I can’t help but to reflect about all the single mothers that have had to sing sad songs to get through the pain of being abandoned by unfit fathers that fled. While you’re spending time with your mother, there are some that are spending time alone (for whatever reason) thinking about the time spent.

If you missed your weekend fix of fresh produced music, here’s something that’s guaranteed to get you going! [JUMP] to [WATCH]

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#NewMusic: Chester French “Black Girls”

Two of my favorite musicians, DA Wallach & Maxwell Drummey have bursted back onto the public scene together, re-introducing Chester French to the a world that missed the hell out of them. Their thoughtful, yet unapologetic lyrics are very much so apparent in their new release, “Black Girls.”

Race is a big deal in America and this racy video features a lesbian, interracial couple that has no shame in embracing each other on camera. Interestingly, Chester French makes no appearance in this video, which is fine if you like to watch two women get it on for four minutes. Hopefully, you can see the bigger picture being painted in living color, while appreciating the lyrics at the same time. In this song, lead singer, DA, exclaims that the world is turning brown and I’d have to agree. But this Friday, we’re going green!

[LISTEN] After the Jump

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[WATCH]: #RapSessions in Milwaukee

Missed last night’s unfiltered conversation on Trayvon Martin and race in America? Watch it now >> Fast forward to 20:00 to start the panel.

Video streaming by Ustream

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[WATCH] Teens Rally for the #MilwaukeeJobsAct

The Milwaukee Jobs Act is a really big deal. If jobs aren’t distributed with urgency, complete pandemonium is going to break out. Our stomachs are growling and Milwaukee residents can’t keep eating a bunch of lies. Either the politicians in office start working for the people that put them there or they’ll just get voted out.

The young people in Milwaukee need the jobs the most. Their annual disturbances in public are obvious cries of boredom. In the featured video, the young people also are the loudest in the room about needing jobs. Shouts out to Urban Underground for continuing to be one of the leaders in empowering and representing the young people in the city of Milwaukee.

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#AsktheCandidate Goes Digital – Trends On Twitter

Although there were some minor technical glitches, #AsktheCandidate, the interactive candidate forum hosted by the WI-League of Young Voters and dozens of partner organizations, was a huge success. Not only did 14 of Milwaukee’s local candidates participate in this youth-driven candidate forum, held in the Bradley Center’s fourth street atrium, but the event also trended on Twitter locally and was watched by 289 live viewers on the League’s Ustream channel, YoungVoterLive.com.

While #AsktheCandidate focused on giving Milwaukee’s voters an opportunity to ask questions in the “real world,” Twitter also allowed people to express their concerns via the web. The interactive nature of the event provided a platform for many of Milwaukee’s youngest voters to engage in the civic process and even inspired Mayor Tom Barrett to tweet, “Huge crowd at #askthecandidate! Especially excited to see so many young people involved and engaged.”

The most consistently asked question during this exciting mashup of culture, technology and politics, was related to jobs and African American unemployment. Questions concerning youth recreation and the Milwaukee Jobs Act were also addressed throughout the evening.

Sparks flew during the Common Council panel, as County Supervisor Eyon Biddle, on more than one occasion, attempted to address his responses towards his opponent in the 15 District Aldermanic race, Common Council President, Willie Hines. Although forum organizers repeatedly instructed all panelists to not respond or address their fellow panelists, Biddle attempted to engage Hines in a debate, only to be shut down by the event’s hosts, Dasha Kelley and Khalif Rainey. In his final statements, Alderman Hines looked in Biddle’s direction as if to suggest that he was unswayed by his younger opponent.

The event featured performances by B*Right, Tony Marley, Ujuzi Fresh and local rap star, Prophetic.

The next WI-League of Young Voters event will take place April 2nd at Coffee Makes You Black and will feature national recording artist and up-and-coming rap star, Dee-1. Check back to 99problems.org for more details.

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