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Rakim speaks on the respect between the younger and older generation of hip hop heads, how hip hop is not only for young people and that hip hop is not a passing fad that is disposable.

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American Casino: When You are in Wall Street's casino, you play by their rules (Trailer & Democracy Now) - True Skool Network

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“American Casino is a powerful and shocking look at the subprime lending scandal. If you want to understand how the US financial system failed and how mortgage companies ripped off the poor, see this film.”- Joseph Stiglitz, Nobel prize-winning economist

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LEDISI RETURNS WITH ALL-STAR PRODUCERS FOR SOULFUL NEW ALBUM ‘TURN ME LOOSE’ (OUT AUG 18, VERVE FORECAST). Follow up from GRAMMY “Best New Artist” nominee and R&B phenomenon

Soul singer/songwriter Ledisi promises a to keep it “raw, spiritual, uninhibited, and aggressive, and tell it all” with her new album ‘Turn Me Loose’ (out Aug 18th on Verve Forecast). 2007 GRAMMY Best New Artist nominee Ledisi (rhymes with legacy) took the world by storm with her chart-topping Verve Forecast debut ‘Lost & Found,’ but says the new record is all about “the desire to be free and embrace change.”

Ledisi wrote and produced along with an all-star cast of producers of Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis, Raphael Saadiq, Chief Xcel, Chucky Thompson, Ivan and Carvin, Lorenzo Johnson, Fyre Department, and ‘Lost & Found’ producer Rex Rideout to give her that “freedom sound” she was looking for, something she’s already known to bring to her live performances.

Listen to a sample of the new song "Alone" here: http://...com/LedisiAlone

Though many have praised Ledisi’s sound, “a mix of contemporary urban, but her training and love of classic jazz and R&B show through, and her love of scatting has become signature,” (LA Times, 2/6/08), she says ‘Turn Me Loose’ was heavily inspired by listening to the raw soul/funk music of Buddy Miles’ ‘Them Changes’ over and over again for two months. “I cried when I first heard this album in 2008. I cried because I heard and felt the pain, the spirit in his voice it moved me. I wanted that freedom I heard in his voice. I wanted to scream and give my all without thinking,” she explains adding, “I studied Buddy's life and his music, which led me back to Mr. Jimi Hendrix, Mr. Prince, Mr. Sly, Mr. Fela Kuti and Mr. James Brown. I heard FREEDOM in their music.” Of the fourteen tracks on ‘Loose’, Ledisi wrote or co-wrote all but the cover of Buddy Miles’ “Them Changes.”

Ledisi will preview songs from ‘Turn Me Loose’ on the road this summer including July 4th at the Essence Music Festival.

Ledisi’s 2007 major label debut 'Lost & Found' garnered the Bay Area resident two GRAMMY nominations including Best New Artist. The recognition led to a series of high-profile appearances in 2008 including performances at the JVC and Monterey Jazz Festivals and the Essence Music Festival where she performed with Patti LaBelle, a role in the George Clooney film Leatherheads, a song in the Tyler Perry film Meet The Browns, a performance with Prince at Coachella and on the Tonight Show, and a BET award nomination. Her powerhouse voice and stories of everyday struggles and triumphs have made such a strong connection with fans.
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FRIDAY-SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 25-27

 

THURSDAYS
Icon Lounge & True Skool present
Represent
A weekly mixer featuring the Bay's premiere Tastemakers & DJs spinning Hip hop classics, funk, soul, dancehall, reggae, house, breaks.

w/ Residents:

Ren the Vinyl Archaeologist (True Skool)

Featuring:

Thu, Aug. 13 - Journey into Sound Listening Party featuring J-Boogie (Om Records), Justin Time (Mixerfriendly) & Stimulus (10deep/NYC).
Mixerfriendly clothing celebrates the release of Journey Into Sound mixtape with a listening party feauring J-Boogie & Mixerfriendly founder, Justin Time w/ special guest from NYC, co-founder of True Skool, MC/DJ Stimulus of The Real Live Show & 10deep clothing.


Thu, Aug. 20 - TD Camp (Hella Records) & Jah Yzer (Jah Warrior Shelter) plus 80s Producer Battle, hosted by phillipdrummond & FLO.
Hosts of the monthly "Beats, Rhymes & Life Producer Battle" at Element Lounge, phillipdrummond & FLO bring their showcase reppin' the Bay's up & coming producers w/ sound providers TD Camp & Jah Yzer on the 1s & 2s.


Thu, Aug. 27 - Hardknock Radio Showcase w/ DJ Davey D & Mike Biggz, hosted by Hardknock Radio.
Hip hop talk show, Hardknock Radio has been representing the unheard voices in hip hop for years winning Best of the East Bay in the Eas Bay Express. The show has featured luminaries in hip hop & politics including KRS One, Russell Simmons, Chuck D, Jesse Jackson, Barbara Lee & Cynthia McKinney to name a few.

@ Icon Lounge, 1192 Folsom St. (@ 8th St.), San Francisco
21+ w/ ID. 10pm-2am. $5 cover
Guest List (FREE ALL NIGHT): http://www.going.com/represent
Birthday Groups & Bottle Service: info@iconloungesf.com
Info: http://www.true-skool.org, http://www.iconloungesf.com

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Check out "CIA Coup of Iran in 1953 - True Skool Network" on True Skool Network

The US & British plot to overthrow the Iranian government and install the Shah as their puppet.

THURSDAY, JULY 30
People Productions presents
NAS
and
DAMIAN 'Jr Gong' MARLEY
+more acts TBA

@ Redwood Acres Fairgrounds - 3750 Harris Street - Eureka,CA
Gates Open 5PM - Events ends 11PM
with Afterparty to follow at Nocturnum Night Club 206 w.6th Street - Eureka
Concert is All Ages
Tickets : $46 Advance available at http://www.peopleproductions.net
http://www.inticketing.com/events/39288
For more information - Call the People - 707.923.4599