Trailer for the new documentary “Something from Nothing: THE ART OF RAP,” directed by Ice-T. Peep the live Q&A and performance with Ice, Chuck D and Grandmaster Caz at the Sundance Film Festival. Really looking forward to seeing this. link

On Friday Anonymous hacked the website of a for-profit enterprise specializing in providing “private correctional and detention management services” to the government. They replaced the front page with a picture of Mumia Abu-Jamal and also made the Public Enemy powered Mumia 911 track auto-load upon arrival. 0wnage.

Ice-T’s documentary “Something From Nothing: The Art of Rap” debuted at the Sundance Film Festival over the weekend. After the screening, there was a live online broadcast of a short Q&A and performances by Ice-T, Grandmaster Caz and Chuck D. Maybe I’m biased but Caz kills it, especially with his second set. link

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I thought they would switch up the music when Chuck D came in but no, he goes in over the Tambora. Awesome. Ametralladora!

Chuck – Notice, Know This

In the light of news of Souljah Boy buying a 55 Million Dollar Jet in these times for many people especially of color..This is a polite respect call to the troops , to continue to inspire but reflect the people better. OTIS Redding was a humble country man from Macon Georgia who bought a jet to work in, not flash. He perished in that plane. Heres to hoping that the J & K supergroup can elevate the masses and try a little bit more to reflect OTIS heart rather than swag, because they’re too good to be less.

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On Thursday, June 9 at 5 pm, Hip Hop Public Health will host its 3rd Annual Summit at the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture in Harlem, NY, where they will unveil the new media and ground-breaking CD, Hip Hop Health, The Album: Volume 1. The album features a collection of health education hip hop music and dance tracks composed by celebrity hip hop artist collaborators. The event will also highlight the core educational objectives of Hip Hop Public Health’s Hip Hop HEALS (Healthy Eating And Living in Schools) childhood obesity program. Hip hop artist Doug E. Fresh will preside over ceremonies, teaching hundreds of children how to “Do the Dougie”, along with Hip Hop Public Health’s artist collaborators Chuck D, Easy A.D., The Cold Crush Brothers, Run DMC from Run DMC, and Kool Moe Dee, all of whom will deliver dynamic nutrition and physical activity education.

Hip Hop Public Health was founded by Dr. Olajide Williams, Associate Professor and Chief of Staff of Neurology at Columbia University, in response to the need he saw for innovative and culturally-tailored health literacy programs in high-risk communities. Its goal: to combat the problem of poor nutrition and lack of exercise among inner-city school children and their families. Through school-based health literacy programs and educational multimedia, including cartoons, music, video games, comic books, and live music videos, Hip Hop Public Health uses hip hop music and dance to empower children between the ages 8 and 12 to make healthier choices.

A classic, remixed by Jack Dangers and brought to visual life by director David C. Snyder.

Official remix and new video for “Welcome To The Terrordome”.

Went down at the free Public Enemy show in Central Park over the weekend. Chuck D brings out the Cold Crush Brothers for a short set and they rocked it. This certainly isn’t the best I’ve ever recorded but it’ll do considering the circumstances. Here’s to more surprise appearances like this by the CCB’s. And here’s to hoping I hear about it in advance so I can go! Be sure to watch the video in 1080p for maximum cold crushin’ grandgoodness.

Short segment on the contradictions that contributed to the separation of the original members of Public Enemy. Professor Griff attempts to articulate his “non anti-white” position and we also hear Chuck D explain how he tried to play the middle. Likely this was taken from an episode of Rap City (Canada), circa 1990. Peace to Dj Law 3000.

ANDYOUDONTSTOP! Monday February 8, 2010

ANDYOUDONTSTOP Radio w/ Chuck D & DJ Johnny Juice 1.4.2010

…ANDYOUDON’TSTOP! / 11.30.09 on 99.5 WBAI

PACIFICA and WBAI WELCOME CULTURAL ICON CHUCK D AND HIS NEW WEEKLY SHOW …ANDYOUDONTSTOP!

STARTING MONDAY, NOVEMBER 23RD, 2009 9PM-11PM

Chuck D co-wrote a comic book series called Public Enemy that spans six chapters. Some of the issues are sold out already but for those of us who missed out (including myself), you can order the whole collection along with an EP with tracks from Public Enemy, R.A. The Rugged Man and ILLUS. link

To the general population, PUBLIC ENEMY, is a world-famous, pioneering, revolutionary, HIP-HOP band that have toured the globe, selling hit records for over twenty years. Unbeknownst to most though, they are also members of a secret, global network of freedom fighters called the Underground Railroad, that help those in need ld and fight injustice, corruption and oppression wherever it may surface. In this first story-arc, collecting the first five issues of the hit series, our heroes must face an enemy unlike anything they have ever experienced. The evil Executives and their New World Order are about to unleash their master plan for world domination. Before they can succeed though, they must eliminate a young boy named Vincent who holds the key to their ultimate secret weapon. Unfortunately for the Executives, Vincent is a Public Enemy fan and he has sought out their help to expose the evil plans of the Executives. In a desperate attempt to destroy their enemies, the Executives devise a plan that will eliminate Vincent, Public Enemy and their Underground Railroad allies in one clean swoop as they set out to take over the world. In this epic battle for peace and justice Public Enemy and the Underground Railroad fight for their lives and the freedom of the world, as they are torn apart, imprisoned and hunted down by the government in a desperate fight for their lives.

Written by Chuck D and Adam Wallenta. This one of a kind collector’s item collects the first 5 issues, along with the sold out issue 0, and comes autographed. Order now and get the official 6 song, ep soundtrack, RISE of the MACHINES by Chuck D, R.A. the Rugged Man and ILLUS.