Two new charter schools that would serve students in kindergarten through eighth grade are being proposed for Trenton, NJ, the state Department of Education said last week. The founder of one school is city resident and hip-hop artist Wise Intelligent, and if his application is approved, the school would accommodate about 600 students.
The proposals for the Trenton Vista Academy and the Trenton Frontier Academy are among 25 applications for new charters submitted statewide, officials said. New Jersey Department of Education Commissioner Lucille Davy said the response makes it “clear that interest in charter schools re mains strong in New Jersey.” The state will now begin determining which applications will be approved. (more…)
Slug’s a funny dude yo. He talks about making music, maintaining creativity, and the meaning behind Atmosphere’s upcoming album, “When Life Gives You Lemons, You Paint That Shit Gold,” which will be released next week. From Hardknock TV.
eMC “The Show” Album Review
“The Show” by EMC is dope, point blank. I don’t normally start my reviews as simple as such, but at times simplicity works best. Honestly, the EMC crew (made up of Masta Ace, Punchline, Wordsworth and Strick) should have called this album “The League of Extraordinary EMCs” or something equivalent, because the combination of styles, beats and guest appearances are indeed extraordinary – especially the way they all come together and mesh on this album. (more…)
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I saw this cat open up for Kweli once, and he ripped it. Soobax, (pronounced “sohbah”) the first single from K’naan’s upcoming album “The Dusty Foot Philosopher Deluxe Edition,” is percussion-fuelled protest music at its finest. Set in K’naan’s native Somalia, the song is a fervent look at life in a war-torn country ruled by competeing warlords and their gangs. (more…)
This week’s ‘Hip-Hop Track of the Week’ is Tick Tock by Sunspot Jonz – off his album “Never Surrender.” Click below to listen:
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And follow along with the lyrics after the break … (more…)
Rating: Review Date: April 13, 2008 Website:Sunspot Jonz Website Label: HBD LABEL GROUP
Sunspot Jonz “Never Surrender” Album Review
Last week was a big week for the Living Legends crew. On April 8, the group’s compilation album, “The Gathering EP,” dropped alongside The Grouch’s long-awaited “Show You The World.” And personally, I was one of the many people who were amped. At 6 a.m. on the 8th, I logged onto my iTunes store to download both albums so I could listen to them during the long train ride to work. But when I went to purchase, something jumped out at me. Under related albums, I saw a listing for Sunspot Jonz’ “Never Surrender” – an album that had apparently been released under the radar back in January. (more…)
I know this is for kids and all … but shit is kinda tight, huh?
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Two new charter schools that would serve students in kindergarten through eighth grade are being proposed for Trenton, NJ, the state Department of Education said last week. The founder of one school is city resident and hip-hop artist Wise Intelligent, and if his application is approved, the school would accommodate about 600 students.
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