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Music and Politics '08
With the most historic election upon us, Current Music goes to some of today's hottest artists to get their perspective on issues they see critical to our country, and find out what they are doing to get involved. From street poverty to street art, blogging to battle, we bring you a half hour of election news musician style, on this special edition of Music and Politics '08. With the most historic election upon us, Current Music goes to some of today's hottest artists to get their perspective on issues... more
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Current: At the Conventions
The Collective Journalism team was on site in Denver and St. Paul for the 2008 nominating conventions. This is an hour-long show wrapping up our favorite CJ contributions. The Collective Journalism team was on site in Denver and St. Paul for the 2008 nominating conventions. This is an hour-long show wrapp... more
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Dead Prez Rap at The RNC
Underground hip-hop duo, Dead Prez shows up at the RNC to support a cause, not a candidate. Protesting war and poverty, they sit down with the Daily Fix to discuss issues on social justice. Underground hip-hop duo, Dead Prez shows up at the RNC to support a cause, not a candidate. Protesting war and poverty, they sit down ... more
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Why rap stars are hating on the iPhone
I like M1's response the best.
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Where were you when "Raising Hell Dropped?"
RUN DMC's "Raising Hell" was a defining moment for me and my culture...it helped me find my heart and voice, and it taught me more than my school was. Where were you first heard Raising Hell? RUN DMC's "Raising Hell" was a defining moment for me and my culture...it helped me find my heart and voice, and it tau... more
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Dead Prez - "Hip Hop"
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)
Don't sleep Dead Prez performs their classic anthem "Hip Hop" at the first annual JAM Awards in NYC. ... more -
JAM Awards: Justice
Part 2:
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.
To watch Part 3, click this link:
http://current.com/contentItem.htm?masterId=49358690
To browse all the parts, bonus performances, and interviews click here:
http://current.com/jam Part 2: ... more
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