'An Angel's Redemption' Movie Trailer

I caught wind of this trailer from Biggs' twitter account. I love films based on true stories and this trailer is intriguing to say the least. I remember some of this news when it broke but I had no idea how much politics played a role in the events. I've always heard that Jamaica is a very rough place. This film apparently aims to clarify the circumstances that create the tension and drama on the island.  Here is a quote from the creators:

"Jamaica, Friday the 13th, 2010 a hot August day. Two stories hit headlines, which consequently shook the moral fabric of this small island of two million.

During the morning of August 13th, 2010, police gunned down Cedric 'Doggie' Murray one of Jamaica's most notorious gangsters to present day. He is allegedly responsible for over thirty murders. Police took possession of the diary he carried with him. This diary contains a detailed account of his life--his darkest thoughts and his conflicted moral belief in God, love of his family, and his strong alliance to Christopher 'Dudus' Coke.

"I fired my AK-47 until my fingers were numb. I ate gunpowder until my throat was sore. Babylon feel seh man a fool like dem and dem can jus come and kill me. Them betta know seh gangsta fi life. All out when me get drawn out, straight bullet fi dem. My gun is my best friend, we are always together."

News quickly spread through the island about his death and the contents of the dairy.

Later that day, another story hit the headlines; a Friday the 13th that would never be forgotten. Fifteen heavily armed men dressed in dark clothes terrorized the small community of Tredegar Park; breaking into random houses and shooting at will. The men took the lives of eight people, brutally slaying sixteen-year-old Kimani Anderson, and his sister, eleven-year-old Angel Anderson. Over thirty rounds were fired; one of the bullets ripping through Angel's schoolbook as she held it up to shield herself from the five bullets that killed her. The killers fled the house, leaving three young children who witnessed the horrific murders. One of the children found was still suckling the dead mother's breast for milk."

Click to watch. Would you go see this film?

Nike Black History Month AF1 - 2010

Finally!  A full reveal happened last night on TNT.  Kenny Smith and Charles Barkley were each presented a pair of the shoes and the matching varsity jacket. 

 

The shoes and jacket are scheduled to release on February 18th at select retailers.  Being from Harlem myself, I'm loving the Harlem Renaissance theme.  I can't wait to get my hands on these.

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Mos Def - "White Drapes"

Brace yourself for one of the best 1 minute and 50 second periods of your life.  This is that old basement studio 8 track feeling coupled with indie film flair.  This is freshness unleashed.

Mos Def - "The Tournament"

NEW JOINT!  Check out this previously unreleased track from Mos Def's last album 'The Ecstatic'.  Very bare track with an eerie feel.  Mos Def lyrics are always the showcase anyway, so this track works well.

Method Man, Ghostface and Raekwon - "Our Dreams"

Meth, GFK and Rae have decided they want to do a spin-off group without using the Wu-Tang Clan name.  They've already started working on a new album but they haven't decided on a name yet.  They posted a message on MySpace requesting that people text their own ideas for the group name.  Whoever the lucky fan is that suggests the name that they choose will be featured in the album's liner notes.  Pretty damn dope if you ask me.  I expect this album to be F-I-R-E!  Click the link below to listen to the first released cut from the album.

Method Man, Ghostface and Raekwon, “Our Dreams” MP3

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New M.I.A.!

M.I.A. posted this on TwitVid yesterday.  She just made my freakin' month!  I've been dying for new music from her and today I got my wish.  I hope that her baby is growing happy and healthy so she can get back to her adoring public.