Curt Cohiba Feat. Pb @ Refuge Live

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J9jVtAEeMnQ&feature=youtu.be

Curt hands out Cohiba cigar at show, speaks on graduation and performs a different variation of “Commencement” with live electric guitar played by Pb.

Curt Cohiba: Two Ninety prod. by Vatomane

Two Ninety prod. by Vatomane
Two Ninety prod. by Vatomane
Two Ninety prod. by Vatomane
Two Ninety prod. by Vatomane

 

Have you ever rode down I-290 to or from the West Chicago-land area? If you have press play. If you haven’t press play and get a different perspective of the Eisenhower highway. This song has a double meaning that many are familiar with.  “290 switching lanes in her veins.” As Chicago becomes the murder capitol, could this perhaps be the highway to hell? Here is 2 fictional stories of a heroin dealer and a heroine addict parallel to one another that are as real life as it gets. Both end the same way. Not glorifying the situation, but just reflecting on what is reality.

 

Two Ninety prod. by Vatomane
Two Ninety prod. by Vatomane
Two Ninety prod. by Vatomane
Two Ninety prod. by Vatomane

Jean-Michel Basquiat: Postmodern G.O.A.T.

 

 

Warhol and Basquiat

Basquiat and Keith Haring

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“I don’t think about art when I’m working I think about Life” -Basquiat

The Postmodern Era sought out to contradict modernism. It is unpredictable just like life. It is usually felt with irony, humor or parody. But like all art it evokes emotion. One of the few masterminds of it’s era was the late great Jean-Michel Basquiat.

 

To learn more visit www.basquiat.com

#TBT ’84 Draft Documentary

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DFfSxMF9iEc

 

Today is the 2015 NBA Draft

 

#TBT to the BEST NBA DRAFT CLASS OF ALL TIME!

Jordan, Barkley, Stockton, Olajuwon, Perkins, Thorpe, Carlisle, Schmidt….and More

Who do you think will make the biggest impact in this year’s draft class?

 

 

 

#TBT Does Blackface Exist Today Subliminally?

From the 1880’s to the 1920’s, Vaudeville or “Blackface,” were performed by over 25,000 performers. Here is part of an insightful PBS film that explains the history. After you watch this film ask yourself these questions.

 

Questions for educational purposes only:

1. Do you enjoy today’s African American culture/entertainment

2. Do you feel  some of it  influences you on a day to day basis?

3. Do you think Blackface subliminally still exists today in some cases?

4. If so, How can this be changed?

 

Lupe Fiasco’s: Bitch Bad Video Rapper and Video Vixen

 

 

 

Lupe Fiasco - "Bitch Bad" music video
Video Vixen applies blackface paint as symbolism of it’s existence today

 

 

 

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Rapper in dressing room applies white gloves and blackface after video shoot

 

 

Dope Art…Dope Artist: 90’s Sitcom Paintings

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In a 90’s kind of world….”Living Single”
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You Go Boy…”Martin”
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Patti Mayonnaise Grew Up and is trying to pay her way through college….”Doug”
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Kid ‘N Play…”House Party”
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Master William and the Gang…”Fresh Prince of Bel-Air”
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Every time I come in the kitchen, you in the kitchen…”Friday”

This unbelievably talented artist who constructed these pieces goes by the name of Kashmir Thompson. She is from Cleveland, OH. Dopeful she is. Shop with her! Support genius.

Website: www.kashmirviii.bigcartel.com

Instagram: @kashmir.creviii