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We couldn't make Embedded without a huge team of people each doing their part. A huge thank you to everyone who helped bring this special one-hour premiere to air.
Producers
Mark Rinehart
Alex Simmons
Editor
Andrew McAllister
Writer
Peter Grumbine
Narrator
Emily Foster
Designers
Michael Beynart
Arian Tibbs
Supervising Editor
Barry Penland
Production Coordinator
Lauren Mendoza
Finish Editors
Mike Horn
Carla Garcia
Audio Mixers
Mark Behm
Matthew Patterson Curry
Music Supervisors
Travis Kirschbaum
Manoj Gopinath
Online Producer, Music
Shana Naomi Krochmal
Director of Music Licensing
Charles Raggio
Music Licensing Coordinator
Jen Pray
Vice President, Design
Micah Hahn
Executive Producer, Current Music
Mark Rinehart
Vice President, Current Music
Davis Powers
President, Programming
David Neuman
Special Thank You To:
Naheem Kassan, Boss Media
Carleen Donovan, Press Here Publicity
Downtown Music Publishing
EMI Music Publishing
Universal Music Publishing
Shelly Bay Music, LLC
Warner/Chappell Music Publishing
Headbangers Publishing / Because Editions
Billboard Live Japan
Online Designer
Jason Knight
Current Music Interns
Liz VanDurme
Courtney Shepard
Amy Williams
Jon Jacobs
JD Bray
Reiana Essex-Simmons
James Risolo
Josh Middleton
Chanelle Johnson
Shannan Yallof
All songs performed by Mos Def
Courtesy of Downtown Records
“Twilight Speedball”
Written by Dante Smith and Chad Hugo
“Auditorium” (featuring Slick Rick The Ruler)
Written by Dante Smith, Otis Jackson, Jr. and Richard Walters
“Revelations”
Written by Dante Smith, Otis Jackson, Jr. and Michael Drake
“No Hay Nada Mas”
Written by Dante Smith and Jean Daval
“Undeniable Pt. 1”
Written by Dante Smith, Rich Harrison, Barrett Strong and Norman Whitfield
“Life in Marvelous Times”
Written by Dante Smith and Gilles Bousquet
“Priority”
Written by Dante Smith, Jean Daval, Bobby Hebb and Sandy Brown
“Workers Comp”
Written by Dante Smith, Gilles Bousquet and Marvin Gaye
“The Embassy”
Written by Dante Smith, Gilles Bousquet and Ihsan al Munzer
“The Boogie Man Song”
Written by Dante Smith and Raphael Saadiq
“Quiet Dog Bite Hard”
Written by Dante Smith and Jean Daval
“Supermagic”
Written by Dante Smith and Michael Jackson
“Pretty Dancer”
Written by Dante Smith and Otis Jackson, Jr.
“Casa Bey”
Written by Dante Smith and Eduardo Lobo
Except:
“Travellin’ Man”
Written by Honda Katsuhiro and Dante Smith
Performed by DJ Honda feat. Mos Def
Courtesy of DJ Honda Recordings
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Thanks, Billboard magazine (via Reuters) for the great write-up and review about Embedded:
It's an intriguing look at the thought process behind his charismatic onstage persona -- and it's all part of the debut episode of "Embedded," cable channel Current TV's hour-long music documentary program that airs weekly starting October 14...
In an era when networks are slashing production budgets in favor of cheaper, quick-hit reality programing and when informative TV music segments are rarely more than two minutes long, Current TV's "Embedded" is a throwback to a time of pre-YouTube attention spans.
Here's our little secret: It still doesn't have to be an expensive, big-budget production. Here at Music HQ we look at trade reports of big live concert documentaries or other cable network "vérité" programs with our jaws dropped.
Embedded is usually shot by a tiny crew (often only two producer-shooters working together in the field) and then finished by a small team in-house. It's the kind of bare bones, idea- and story-first ethic that has always been at the center of Current's TV making. Both our executive producer, Mark Rinehart, and senior producer Alex Simmons (our entire deployment to Japan to shoot Mos Def) came up through the ranks as VC2 (viewer-created content) producers. Mark was nominated Emmy for his work on our Burning Man coverage.
If we trade in anything—and if there's a lesson to be learned from Embedded for young filmmakers who are hardly all that much younger than our staff—it's access. Access is everything. Before he came to Current, our VP of Music, Davis Powers, booked bands for late night TV at Jimmy Kimmel Live. Other staffers have managed bands, are sought-after DJs, edited music magazines and generally spent their careers getting to know the bands and management teams of the artists they most respect. It's that mutual trust that unlocked hours and days with artists instead of the usual 15 minute drop-ins.
Or, as Billboard put it:
For the Mos Def episode of "Embedded," that meant spending seven days with him as he performed at venues in Tokyo and Osaka.
"When we're talking to these artists," Powers says, "the things that they don't think will be compelling are actually the things we hang on the most."Thanks, Billboard magazine (via Reuters) for the great write-up and review about... more
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Back March two lucky Current Music producers, Mark Rinehart and Alex Simmons, spent a week in Japan with Mos Def. They tracked him from Osaka to Tokyo and along the way, he decided to drop some a capella versions of songs off The Ecstatic, out Tuesday from Downtown Records.
Today, exclusively from Current.com, you can hear him do the single "Casa Bey" (and talk a little about why overalls are the best duds ever). Come back tomorrow for two totally unreleased tracks shot in Japan.
Tell us what you think over here and get more Mos Des at Current.com.
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Are the paparazzi a necessary evil or just a excessive indulgence that should be done away with? What's wrong with taking a couple of pictures anyway? Our own celebrity Joe Hanson takes to the streets to find out What's Wrong With the Paparazzi.Are the paparazzi a necessary evil or just a excessive indulgence that should be done... more
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If you're like Joe Hanson, you're a white guy from Minnesota that produces pods for Current TV, which is a good thing. Unfortunately, for those of you like Joe, getting girls to like you doesn't come so naturally. Luckily for Joe and other lonely guys there are coaches out there that can help you pimp out your game. In this Joe Gets pod, professional "game" coach Tariq "K-Flex" Nasheed gives Joe a few pointers on how to pick up girls. Can K-Flex help our Joe get in with the ladies?If you're like Joe Hanson, you're a white guy from Minnesota that produces... more
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From the home studio of "America's Sweetheart" Jesse Thorne, meet the comedic guru Ben Karlin. In this interview for Jesse's show, The Sound of Young America, Karlin tells us how he went from making peanuts as The Onion's Chief Editor to becoming an eight-time Emmy Award winning television writer/producer. Jesse talks to "the man" about being lead writer on The Daily Show and The Colbert Report and his new endeavor as an author of a book called "You Too Will Get Crushed" which, if we judge by past successes is poised to be the next step to Karlin's total takeover of comic media.From the home studio of "America's Sweetheart" Jesse Thorne, meet the... more
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Joe visits Grgich Hills winery in the Napa Valley to learn the basics of wine harvesting and how to successfully stomp grapes.Joe visits Grgich Hills winery in the Napa Valley to learn the basics of wine... more
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Rob & Ashley are in love. They're attending Burning Man this year with one goal: getting married. In mid-air.Rob & Ashley are in love. They're attending Burning Man this year with one... more
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The rise to fame of Mickey Avalon is truly an LA story. From the fast track life of drugs and prostitution comes Mickey Avalon, a freewheeling lyricist with a style that reflects his upbringing and the rap/pop culture that he helps define.The rise to fame of Mickey Avalon is truly an LA story. From the fast track life of... more
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This profiles the recent work of photographer/director Sebastian Copeland and the release of his new book "Antarctica: A Global Warning."This profiles the recent work of photographer/director Sebastian Copeland and the... more
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Part 5:
In this episode of the JAM Awards we take a look at the A in JAM, which stands for Arts. Host Anthony Marshall checks in with Kaves, renowned graffiti artist and founder of the Jam Foundation. Freddie Foxxx and Q-Tip give out the JAM Award for Arts accomplishment to Lee Quinones and Everlast performs a tribute to Run DMC and Jam Master Jay.
To watch Part 6, click this link:
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To browse all the parts, bonus performances, and interviews click here:
http://current.com/jamPart 5:
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Part 7:
The M in JAM Awards stands for Music. In this episode the award for music is given out to Wyclef Jean for his contribution to social causes. Then, host Anthony Marshall interviews Wu-Tang Clan member Raekwon backstage before his live performance of C.R.E.A.M.
To watch Part 8, click this link:
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To browse all the parts, bonus performances, and interviews click here:
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Part 6:
The Jam Master Jay legacy still lives strong in the heart of rappers like Papoose and in the minds of the students at Andrew Jackson High School. Current host Anthony Marshall goes backstage and to the principles office to find out more about how Jay's legacy has affected the community.
To watch Part 7, click this link:
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Papoose kills it, A to Z, at the first annual JAM Awards in NYC.
Check out Current's full coverage of the historic event, including more full performances, at http://current.com/jamPapoose kills it, A to Z, at the first annual JAM Awards in NYC.
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Dead Prez performs their classic anthem "Hip Hop" at the first annual JAM Awards in NYC.
Check out Current's full coverage of the historic event, including more extended performances, at http://current.com/jam
And if you missed the TV premiere, the 1 hour JAM Awards special will be re-airing on Current TV on the following dates and times:
SAT 03/01 6-7 P EST (3-4P PST)
SUN 03/02 11P-12M EST (8-9P PST)
TUE 03/04 9P-10P EST (6P – 7P PST)
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Part 8:
The JAM Awards comes to a close with a headlining performance from Snoop Dogg with a special guest. Host Anthony Marshall wraps things up with Darryl McDaniels, Kaves, and others as this year's ceremony comes to an end.
There's also LOTS MORE to explore from the JAM Awards online here on current.com at the JAM Awards topic page. All the parts, extended interviews, and full length bonus performances can be found here:
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Anthony Marshall takes us down the red carpet and backstage to ask the stars who Jam Master Jay was to them. Hear from Kid Capri, Papoose, Snoop Dogg, Rev Run, Q-Tip, Jim Jones and more. Then LL Cool J and EPMD rock the stage together, performing a Run DMC classic, Rampage.
To watch Part 5, click this link:
http://current.com/contentItem.htm?masterId=49359440
To browse all the parts, bonus performances, and interviews click here:
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Jam Master Jay was able to connect with a diverse group of people through hip-hop. Run DMC's wide scope of success gave hip-hop music a chance to unify people through a common love. Mobb Deep and De La Soul help prove how two artists with distinctly different sounds are able to connect with a broad audience. Mobb Deep's Prodigy and De La Soul explain and perform in this episode.
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The JAM award for Social Justice is given to Chuck D of Public Enemy for his role in pioneering a side of hip-hop music that confronted social and political issues through music. Once a protege of Jam Master Jay, Chuck D has in turn taken on a guiding role and paved the way for artists that use hip hop in similar ways. One such artist is Dead Prez, a rapping duo that present, perform and break down their take on what the J in JAM means for them.
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Welcome to the first annual JAM Awards - a celebration of Justice, Art, and Music!
Part 1:
Current Host Anthony Marshall is back in New York City to celebrate the memory of Jam Master Jay and congratulate the people in the hip-hop community who have lived his legacy after his passing.
To watch Part 2, click this link:
http://current.com/contentItem.htm?masterId=49358960
To browse all the parts, bonus performances, and interviews click here:
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