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With President Barack Obama in the White House and more than 2/3 of the voters between the ages of 18-40 (the Hip Hop generation) voting for him, many are celebrating and talking about the political power and social movem...
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- At 3:11pm on May 22, 2008,
School of Soul said… - So glad to find you here! Your wisdom is always appreciated.
- At 4:06pm on May 4, 2008,
Michael Greene said… - Whats going on brother! Its great to see how you are making such a huge impact on our youth and our collective communities in general. I think it is also wonderful that you are being acknowledged for your efforts by the Pittsburgh Black Media Federation's "Communicator Of The Year Award", an award that is well deserved. Keep up the great work that you do bro!
- At 9:43am on May 1, 2008,
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- Paradise Gray was raised in The South Bronx during the days of Reaganomics, the trickle down theory was in full effect. With live entertainment being financially inaccessible, the young people began to create their own forms of entertainment.
This raw, new music scene crafted in the inner cities of New York is now affectionately known as "Hip-hop". The voice of the ghetto that has grown to become a Multi-Billion Dollar industry that has in recent years out-sold all other forms of music in America.
Paradise was a young street D.J. mentored by some of Hip-hop's Legendary founding DJ's: Disco King Mario (R.I.P.), Pete DJ Jones, The Grand Imperial J.C., and D.J. C.C. Howard. Paradise earned street credibility as a D.J., Rapper and Break-dancer. Paradise jokes: "I never liked getting paint on my hands and clothes, so I was a horrible Graffiti artist".
Paradise is also a writer and photographer with articles and photographs appearing in The Source Magazine, XXL, Right On! Magazine, YO!, Wax Poetics, Big Red News, VH1's 30 Years Of Hip-hop History TV Special, "It's Like That" (Run-DMC's Autobiography) by Bill Adler and many early Hip-hop magazines including The Hip-hop Hit-list and Rap Masters.
An archivist and Hip-hop Historian with a great Hip-hop memorabilia collection: (The Paradise Collection), Paradise has been a photographer, writer, producer, promoter, artist, activist, and manager of entertainment for The Legendary Hip-hop Club "The Latin Quarters".
The Latin Quarters was the incubator of "The Golden Era" Of Hip-hop where Over 80% of the legendary artists honed their skills and made their connections. Some of those artists include: Rakim, Big Daddy Kane, KRS 1, Public Enemy, Nice & Smooth, Salt & Pepa, De La Soul, A Tribe Called Quest, Queen Latifah, Chris Rock, Slick Rick, Heavy D & The Boys, EPMD, LL Cool J, X-Clan and many others..
In 1987-88 Paradise helped Lumumba Carson form The BlackWatch Movement that spawned the groups: The X-Clan, ISIS, Queen Mother Rage, Unique & Dashan and Professor X himself as an artist. The BlackWatch Movement was critical to the grassroots consciousness of New York City's youth and was instrumental in changing the face of Hip-hop to one of Black Pride in the late 80's to early 90's. Both of The X-Clan's albums: "To The East Blackwards" and "XODUS" are considered Classics and are a must listen to for anyone into Black Conscious music. Dubbed "The Grand Arkitech Traxtitioner Paradise" Mr. Gray was a member of the groups production team that included Jason Hunter (The Grand Verbalizer Funkin-Lesson Brother J), Anthony Hardin (The Rhythm Provider Sugar Shaft), And Lumumba Carson (Professor X The Overseer). The X-Clan were nominated for an NAACP Image Award.
From 1999-2003 Paradise Gray was the executive director of urban music at the infamous Internet music company MP3.COM, the company that invented the Online Music Revolution and was last big IPO in the Dot.com boom era. MP3.COM was the precursor to all the music downloading companies and controversy.
Paradise C0-Hosted and organized The 2007 and 2008 Pittsburgh Hip-hop Awards, The 2007 Central PA Hip-hop Awards and The 2007 Philly Hip-hop Awards as a consultant for 360 Entertainment. Mr. Gray owns and operates two small businesses in Pittsburgh PA: A Recording Studio and "The UndaGround Lounge" (A Hip-hop Art Gallery, local music, custom t-shirt retailer and live performance/party rental space).
A community activist with a deep love for people, Paradise served as the Director of "Almost Home" for 3 years. (a program that feeds 60 kids twice a week and offers mentor programs, free internet usage, home work assistance and guitar, voice and drum lessons, "we allow children to play video games and socialize, learn and have fun all in the same place, it at least keeps them out of the streets during a critical time of day"). - Paradise
Paradise works with the "Ministry Of Art's And Sciences" of The Millions More Movement Pittsburgh LOC. He also works with The National Hip-hop political Convention's Pittsburgh LOC. Mr. Gray's community service does not end there, as he as serves on the board of a newly formed coalition formed by Blackmen who head community service programs in Pittsburgh "One Hood". One HOOD was created to promote unity among young men, to strengthen and support each individual members programs and to promote peace in local Pittsburgh neighborhoods and across America.
One HOOD was honored to receive the "2007 Peace Partner Of The Year Award" from The Center For Victims Of Violence And Crime/Pittsburgh Mediation Center.
Paradise Gray was recently honored with the 2007 "Communicator Of The Year Award" by the Pittsburgh Black Media Federation.
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Is Hip Hop a Movement? In 2009 We Examine Our Political Relevance
by Davey D (Full Story):
With President Barack Obama in the White House and more than 2/3 of the voters between the ages of 18-40 (the Hip Hop generation) voting for him, many are celebrating and talking about the political power and social movement potential of Hip Hop. Is Hip Hop a Movement?
We assembled a number of people ranging from Chuck D of Public Enemy to former Green Party Vice Presidential candi… Continue
With President Barack Obama in the White House and more than 2/3 of the voters between the ages of 18-40 (the Hip Hop generation) voting for him, many are celebrating and talking about the political power and social movement potential of Hip Hop. Is Hip Hop a Movement?
We assembled a number of people ranging from Chuck D of Public Enemy to former Green Party Vice Presidential candi… Continue
Posted on May 7, 2009 at 11:07am —
Cynthia McKinney's Call to Action in Support of Dennis Kucinich's Articles of Impeachment Against Bush
Cynthia McKinney's Call to Action in Support of Dennis Kucinich's Articles of Impeachment Against Bush
(statement also posted on http://www.runcynthiarun.org, the website of Cynthia McKinney's Power to the People presidential campaign)
With great satisfaction I learned of the courageous action taken by Congressman Dennis Kucinich on Monday, June 9th. On that day, on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives, he rose to introduce House Resolution 1258, containing 35 Articles of Impe… Continue
(statement also posted on http://www.runcynthiarun.org, the website of Cynthia McKinney's Power to the People presidential campaign)
With great satisfaction I learned of the courageous action taken by Congressman Dennis Kucinich on Monday, June 9th. On that day, on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives, he rose to introduce House Resolution 1258, containing 35 Articles of Impe… Continue
Posted on June 19, 2008 at 5:54am —
Keeping Up With the Joneses: BET and the Subliminal Culture of White Supremacy
Keeping Up With the Joneses: BET and the Subliminal Culture of White Supremacy
By Bro. Tony Muhammad
Hiphopeducator19@gmail.com
www. myspace.com/tonymuhammad
Since Viacom bought out Black Entertainment Television (BET) my attention towards the cable channel's programming has diminished to a crawl. I noticed several years ago how as soon as the take over was complete the changes became obvious. Conscientious talk show host Tavis Smiley was immediately fired from BET Tonight and replaced… Continue
By Bro. Tony Muhammad
Hiphopeducator19@gmail.com
www. myspace.com/tonymuhammad
Since Viacom bought out Black Entertainment Television (BET) my attention towards the cable channel's programming has diminished to a crawl. I noticed several years ago how as soon as the take over was complete the changes became obvious. Conscientious talk show host Tavis Smiley was immediately fired from BET Tonight and replaced… Continue
Posted on June 11, 2008 at 7:38am —
Obama's Victory in Democratic Party Poll Has African Continent in a Spin
Obama's Victory in Democratic Party Poll Has Continent in a Spin
The Nation (Nairobi)
http://allafrica.com/stories/200806060089.html
ANALYSIS
6 June 2008
Nairobi
Barack Obama's nomination as the presidential candidate of a major political party in the US has caused a great deal of excitement in Africa. Nation correspondents ARGAW ASHINE in Ethiopia, ANGELO IZAMA in Uganda, CHRISTOPHER KIDANKA in Tanzania, and TONY ELUEMUNOR sample the reactions in a few countries. Africans clearly se… Continue
The Nation (Nairobi)
http://allafrica.com/stories/200806060089.html
ANALYSIS
6 June 2008
Nairobi
Barack Obama's nomination as the presidential candidate of a major political party in the US has caused a great deal of excitement in Africa. Nation correspondents ARGAW ASHINE in Ethiopia, ANGELO IZAMA in Uganda, CHRISTOPHER KIDANKA in Tanzania, and TONY ELUEMUNOR sample the reactions in a few countries. Africans clearly se… Continue
Posted on June 9, 2008 at 3:11pm —
The wife U.S. Republican John McCain callously left behind
The wife U.S. Republican John McCain callously left behind
By Sharon Churcher
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-1024927/The-wife-John-McCain-callously-left-behind.html
Now that Hillary Clinton has at last formally withdrawn from the race for the White House, the eyes of America and the world will focus on Barack Obama and his Republican rival Senator John McCain.
While Obama will surely press his credentials as the embodiment of the American dream – a handsome, charismatic young blac… Continue
By Sharon Churcher
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-1024927/The-wife-John-McCain-callously-left-behind.html
Now that Hillary Clinton has at last formally withdrawn from the race for the White House, the eyes of America and the world will focus on Barack Obama and his Republican rival Senator John McCain.
While Obama will surely press his credentials as the embodiment of the American dream – a handsome, charismatic young blac… Continue
Posted on June 9, 2008 at 7:37am —
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