RZA Speaks A Misguided America Is Not Just A Black Thing, commenting on the ongoing protests going on across the country and the ego, “spirits and energies” that got us here.
RZA Speaks A Misguided America Is Not Just A Black Thing, commenting on the ongoing protests going on across the country and the ego, “spirits and energies” that got us here.
KXNG CROOKED aka Crooked I is a Veteran in West Coast Hip Hop and right now a member of the four man group of super lyricists under Eminem’s recording label “Shady Aftermath” Along side with Joe Budden, Royce Da 5’9 and Joel Ortiz. Formerly and most notably known as Crooked I, and SMH Records are giving unsigned rappers all around the United States a chance and incredible opportunity to change their lives completely with a whole new reality show competition series called One Shot. The Crooked I reality is ran by the West coast Vet , Former Death Row Recording Artist Crooked I himself, along with Sway and Mike Smith will travel across the country for showcases and in each city, celebrity judges will be on a panel to help decide who will move on to the next round. Mike Smith is the CEO of SMH Records and a strong asset to the entire Crooked I Reality Show Series.
In the light of recent events RZA took the time out to sit down with Vanity Fair to reflect on the Mike Brown and Eric Garner verdicts. “I think we all—in America—have an identity crisis.” He even goes on to say that the value of a dog is more than the life of a black man. “It puzzles me that the brutal behavior inflicted by the men we look to serve and protect us does not affect the hearts of their community.” Check out the full interview after the jump.
While at first it was questioned if Raekwon would even be on upcoming album, A Better Tomorrow, due to controversy within the group, now The Chef is saying things are well on their way for the upcoming release of the Wu’s reunion album. Find out what he had to say after the jump!
DJ Jazzy Jeff has taken over Bonarroo in episode 13 of ‘Vinyl Destination! Watch as the legend, backed up by a liveband, practice with ScHoolboy Q, The RZA, Solange, Ghostface and more during the summer festival, below.