Louis Armstrong v. Billie Holiday

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It’s tough to find many videos of Lady Day, but recently we found a movie starring these two giants of Jazz. Satchmo and Billie do their acting thing as well as give some great performances in New Orleans. Check out a clip below… Times have definitely changed.

CAB K*POPT NYC

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I just got this in an email from Abby Laurel who is one member of CAB K*POPT NYC; that’s Chelly and Abby Bring K*Pop to NYC. 1) Who are Chelly and Abby? – NYU students heading this globalization project 2) What is K*Pop? – Korean Pop Music 3) What the hell? We’re students at NYU [...]

Miss J. Blunts: I Get Splifted (Review)

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Who says the recreational use of Marijuana can only lead to laziness.  Miss J. did more 3 minutes than most coffee sippers do all day.  I must admit I admire her commitment not only to exercising but her commitment to Hip Hop.  Notice the graffiti on the wall?  Dope.     The Good:  Her dancing, [...]

Iggy Azalea – My World (Music Video Review)

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Iggy Azalea is a Female Hip Hop artist who’s new to the scene repping Australia.    Iggy has been pursuing a rap career since ’06 when she came to the states.  She’s lived in Miami, Houston, Atlanta and now LA where she’s found a home with her crew D.R.U.G.S. Her buzz started with the music video for [...]

Carlos Lascano: Never underestimate the creative force of a bad patch

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  Carlos Lascano has worked his way not only through law school but through every step of the creative side of the film industry in an effort to be where he is now… Atop his own throne, DreamLife Studio, and chatting it up with IVYBetty. Check it out.  There is such a difference between live [...]

Gem Club: Twins (Directed By: BriAnna Olson)

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What you are about to see is an excellent pairing of the audio and the visual. A really great concept. The song is by Gem Club, a duo consisting of two classically trained musicians: singer, writer, and pianist Christopher Barnes, and cellist Kristen Drymala. They have experienced much success since meeting in 2009; and it [...]

High 5 Collective

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Remember when music videos had a meaning?  These guys definitely do, the memory is so strong for High 5 Collective (H5C) that they are taking matters into their own hands on a consistent basis to recreate the standard, by recreating music videos their own way. High 5 Collective is a group of directors that are [...]

Kadavre Exquis

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Last week’s video of the week came from French artist Kadavre Exquis.  Graphic designer by day, music composer by night; all around dope artist if you ask me. Check out some of his work… Directed and animated by KADAVRE EXQUIS Song by NANCY ADAMS “somebody in my orchard. Sound effect by Kadavre exquis Theodore is [...]

The Memphis 13

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Deep generational tradition combined with fear of the unknown are the eyes to the mask of hatred that so many African Americans endured through racism in the Civil Rights era. This isn’t a history lesson, this is a filmmaker, inspired by the story of 13 first-graders who in childhood innocence played a part in facing [...]

Jack Tew

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Last week’s Video of the Week came courtesy of Jack Tew.  It was called One Night Stand. Check it out… Comical yes, but Jack’s really good at developing his characters and telling a great story through visual elements.  Something much of mainstream Hollywood has gotten away from.  We reached out for a feature with Jack [...]

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