"With no water things can get lethal. It's dehydration (not starvation) that kills people..." -KRS ONE

The original edutainer, Blastmaster KRS ONE recently dropped a song about surviving disasters by having a survival kit in the home. Who else but the dude who called himself the Teacher would take it upon himself to point out that the uptick of natural disasters is not something to be feared, but prepared for...

Interview: 40 minutes of KRS ONE

Here's a lengthy KRS ONE interview on All Hip Hop, All the Time.

gM Awards: Video of the Year Nominees

here are the nominees for Video of the Year.

Robot by KRS ONE & Buckshot

Simba by J.Cole

Bulletproof by Raheem Devaughn f/Ludacris

Give It To Me by Rhymefest

Proper Aim by Souls of Mischief 

-gM

KRS+Buckshot+Kweli=Oh, Really? (remix)

i been fallin' up on a lotta dope music the last few days, so it's dominating the blog lately. Case in Point: KRS ONE, Buckshot, Geo from Blue Scholars and Kweli are all Voltroned up on this Marco Polo remix of Oh Really off'a KRS and Buck's DOPE collabo record Survival Skills. KRS is so immortal, and we know I love Kweli... but Buckshot OWNS this freekin' track! Leastways, that's how I see it... click the pic to peep it and tell me what YOU think.

Masta Ace, Edo G and KRS ONE

click the pic to peep/download the new track by Masta Ace & Edo G feat. KRS-One - Pass The Mic (prod. Double-O) off Ace & Edo's new spinner Arts and Entertainment which is out now on iTunes and Amazon.com.
enjoy!
-gM

Quotable

"The things you believe you also give power, so believe in YOURSELF, every minute and every hour..."
KRS ONE

Week In Review

so this week has been pretty eventful... i had a photoshoot with Dallas free newspaper The Quick for an interview they will be running about me (next week, i think), and being the silly sonuvagun i am, i scheduled it to be at my local comic shop, so i could pick up the first issue of Brandon Graham's gonzo urban fantasy King City and indulge in the ego-stroking exercise of the photoshoot all in one shot! to get the full ghettoManga experience, you should buy the issue, then download Brandon's free Inkstuds Mixtape (featuring classic joints from Rakim, KRS ONE, and Jadakiss) for background listenin' while you read... sweet! i find it hard to see how anyone could pass up on a massive comic for 2.99 if you ALSO throw in a free mixtape with it!
i also grabbed my copy of Wet Moon Volume 5: Where All Stars Fail to Burn which included the additional boost of finding out that Ross included my drawing of his character Unknown in the Fan Art section! this was my first time having my art published by one of the major indy publishers (for the record, Oni Press), so for me it's kind of a big deal! plus, i'm not sure if i expected my piece to be chosen... anyways, the book is great. i'm still crunk from this week's take. i copped two books by comics do-it-alls i really like, and looked good doing it! there's more news that i will get to later, but that's all for right now...
holla!
-samax
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY KRS ONE!

the blastmaster KRS ONE turns 44 today. widely recognized as one of hip hop's father figures, the teacher is an accomplished speaker and activist, as well as being well able to serve your favorite emcee on any given night. although the outspoken emcee is often a willing subject of controversy, he has always used his notoriety as a platform for non-violence and the spread and veneration of true-school hip hop culture. where ever you're at when you read this, tip your hat for the Philospher...

Def Poetry: 2nd Quarter by KRS ONE W/Doug E. Fresh

My Philosophy by Boogie Down Productions
word.
-samax
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today's deviation

Ororo ro row your boat by ~royalboiler aka comicbook artist Brandon Graham (King City, Multiple Warhedz).

so Brandon dropped this on dA recently. it hit me like an ELE comet smashing the supercontinent. in his words "I have strong feelings on mohawk storm being the greatest advance in Marvel technology since the invention of Jack Kirby. If they had any self respect the cornrow/mohawk would be the next logical step." only crazy artist types even SPECULATE about marvel having any self-respect...

i took this as a personal challenge from Brandon to me about who can draw the better cornrowhawk Storm, so expect to see one soon... i think many X-men artists resent the fact that Storm is black, because they make NO attempt to reference any black fashion or hair styles when drawing her... but i digress... speaking of getting off the subject, here's another piece Brando drew recently (i think it will appear in an upcoming issue of King City), no extra charge, because he's got a great li'l drawing of KRS ONE in there... and i'm here to support shit like that...

holla!

-samax

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Yeah, i'ma Buy this when it drops...

Robot by KRS ONE & Buckshot off their upcoming collabo record Survival Skills, due out this September.

KRS you NEED ta google...

Rider Pt 2 by KRS ONE
not new, but new to me... man. dude been rhyming since way back and has never ran out of raps. "i make a slave go free/ i make a mute go YEAUH!"
ha!
-samax

YOU! MUST! LEARN!

the Museum of Uncut Funk is officially the shiznit people! they CONSISTANTLY educate me on the untold history of black comics. their feature on Black Music and Comics not only covered books i knew about (KRS ONE's Break the Chain), but they dropped dime on books about Public Enemy, Ice-T and 2 Live Crew (cover seen here) that i never even HEARD of... and that's just the hip hop stuff! but the Museum always goes deep to break you off the knowledge, and sports a comicbook collection any comics nerd would covet! peep 'em here...
holla!
-samax
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deviant of the day

today's deviant is comicbook artist Brandon Graham aka Royal Boiler. in 2007 he dropped the one-shot Multiple Warhedz from Oni Press, which will be followed up soon by a miniseries. dude is crazy with the images son! peep the fresh Rom spaceknight piece on the left or KRS-Rakim-Soundwave joint below if you doubt the skills!

anyways, go check out more of his crazy scribbles on deviantArt.com...
uno.
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Knowledge (STILL) Reigns Supreme...

Criminal Minded 08 by KRS ONE and DJ Premier.
(thanks tyrone!)
-gM

Respect the Architects!

Criminal Minded 2008 by KRS ONE and DJ Premier

Cop this FREE Kweli Mixtape...

01) Mick Boogie and Talib Kweli: Intro
02) Talib Kweli f/ Busta Rhymes "Follow The Leader"
03) Talib Kweli "Independent (Amadeus Remix)"
04) Jean Grae "Think About It"
05) Talib Kweli "Hard Faces"
06) Interlude: Origins Of Blacksmith
07) Jean Grae "Mean"
08) Strong Arm Steady f/ Planet Asia "A Problem"
09) Talib Kweli "D'Evils 2008"
10) Talib Kweli f/ Fly Union "Say That Again"
11) Talib Kweli and Buckshot "Hold It Down"
12) Interlude: MCEO Breakdown
13) Talib Kweli f/ Krondon and Phil Da Agony "Hunters"
14) Jean Grae "Love Thirst"
15) Talib Kweli and Phil Da Agony "Dat Piff"
16) Interlude: Kweli Speaks on Strong Arm Steady part 1
17) Strong Arm Steady "Stack It"
18) Krondon "Big Homie"
19) Interlude: KRS-One Speaks
20) Talib Kweli and KRS-One "The Perfect Beat"
21) Talib Kweli, Nina Sky, Blu & Joell Ortiz "Hostile Gospel Remix"
22) Interlude: Kweli Speaks on Idle Warship
23) Idle Warship f/ MC Chris "Screamin'"
24) Talib Kweli and Jean Grae "Thas Wassup Now"
25) Interlude: Kweli speaks on Jean Grae
26) Jean Grae "Number Eight"
27) Talib Kweli, Jean Grae and Ne-Yo "Hot Thing Remix"
28) Talib Kweli and Dr. Cornel West "Bushonomics"
29) Talib Kweli & Novel "I Am"
30) Idle Warship "Industry Diary"
31) Talib Kweli f/ UGK "Real Women"
32) Talib Kweli "Outro
click the Pick for LEGAL free download!
holla!
-gM

put this in your ear!

Brooklyn Emcee Talib Kweli (pronounced tah LIB quah-LEE) dropped his new joint Eardrum today in stores nationwide. In what the press release calls a "career-defining album" (Kweli's sixth studio joint), Kweli promises to mix "hard hitting beats with inventive rhymes that serve to not only entertain, but also to educate."
Guest artists on the record include UGK, Norah Jones,Justin Timberlake, Kanye West, KRS-ONE, Blacksmith artist Jean Grae and Musiq Soulchild.
On Beats kweli enlists Kanye, Will.I.Am (of the BlackEyedPea's), frequent partner Hi-Tek (Blackstar, Reflection Eternal), Kwame (yeah, THAT Kwame) and MadLib. when i get a chance to hear it, i'll let ya'll know what i think...
peace.
samax.
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A Message from KRS ONE

Hip Hop Appreciation Week begins on May 14th 2007 and concludes on May 21st 2007. Hip Hop Appreciation Week began in 1998 as a time set aside every third week in May to acknowledge and appreciate the existence of Hip Hop itself. During this time (May 14th-21st 2007) the Hip Hop community refocuses itself through a collective review and update of its own history and core principles and elements. Principles- peace, love, unity and having fun. Elements- Breakin, Emceein, Graffiti Art, Deejayin, Beat Boxin, Street Fashion, Street Language, Street Knowledge and Street Entrepreneurialism. The idea is to celebrate Hip Hop itself.
During Hip Hop Appreciation Week artists can be asked to give sound advice on what they've learned about life and living Hip Hop this year. Schools of all sorts are encouraged to discuss Hip Hop academically and critically amongst its students and teachers. Radio DJs can upgrade their play of "conscious" Rap music over the airwaves and parents can discuss the true meaning and history of Hip Hop with their children.

During Hip Hop Appreciation Week the Hip Hop community is encouraged to:
Give the next person the right of way. Allow people to pass you. Do not block a person's forward movement.
Donate your skill or profession to someone who cannot afford it.At the supermarket give your change to the person behind you in line.Be quick to compliment and slow to criticize.
Be ready to forgive and move on.
Give 10% of your salary this week to your child's teacher.
Ease a neighbor's pressure by donating your time toward the assistance of some duty they must undertake. Give of yourself this week.Let us show our respect for Hip Hop with a sincere respect for one another.
Men—support the women in your life. Women—comfort the men in your life. And let us all remain committed to the well-being of our children; they are the reason we do what we do. Love your children. Reserve a special love for them. Give them your time and your attention. Be patient with them. Touch them, hug them, play with them and be sure to teach them, advise them, protect them, discipline them, and most of all LISTEN to them. One of the best ways to teach our children that they are valuable is to value them. Often we must compliment them, point out their special qualities to them, fulfill their prayers, support their legitimate dreams and aspirations and let them know that we are interested in them. They are the future of Hip Hop! The preservation of our children IS the preservation of Hip Hop.
HAPPY HIP HOP APPRECIATION WEEK!
There it is.
KRS ONE
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wanna get away with Murder?

my man PORTAL hipped me to this new KRS joint called "You Wanna Get Away With Murder? Kill A Rapper" about how cops never solve murders of hip hop artists... oh, by the way: IT'S JAMMIN'!!!

that's all. go listen to it HERE.

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