Monthly Archives: May 2013

DECODED: Flatbush Zombies “Breakfast At ePiffanies”

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JAY Z’s Life+Times catches up with Brooklyn hip-hop trio Flatbush Zombies as they decode “Breakfast at ePiffanies” from their debut mixtape D.R.U.G.S.

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Rapper’s Delight

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Life+Times Trailer Premiere: “An Oversimplification Of Her Beauty”

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Life+Times premieres the trailer for director Terrance Nance’s film An Oversimplification Of Her Beauty, a film executive produced by JAY Z, dream hampton, Wyatt Cenac, and Joy Bryant. Check here for current showtimes. To read Life+Times’ interview with Terrance about … Continue reading

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“Venus and Serena” Documentary Explores The Training and Bond Of The Williams Sisters

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As noted in the documentary Venus and Serena, no tennis players – male or female – have been as dominant or influential in the sport in the last two decades as the two sisters from Compton, California. While they’ve long … Continue reading

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Producer Symbolyc One Breaks Down Producing For Kanye West, Watch The Throne, Pusha T & More

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When Kanye West says he’ll change your life, you better believe him. Just ask Grammy award-winning producer Symbolyc One. S1 learned the power of Kanye after the rapper heard the beat that would eventually become Kanye’s “Power.” “I received a … Continue reading

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J. Cole “Truly Yours 2”

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Today on The Truth, Elliott gives us a track by track breakdown of J. Cole‘s most recent release, Truly Yours 2. Agree? Disagree? Sound off in the comments. Download Truly Yours 2 here.

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Thao & the Get Down Stay Down Speak On New Music and Philanthropy

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We The Common, Thao & the Get Down Stay Down’s latest album, highlights the vast spectrum of the complexity of human emotion – all delivered in an in-your-face bluesy folk package. Subtlety isn’t a trait of either Thao Nguyen (vocalist/guitar) … Continue reading

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Big K.R.I.T.: King With a Crown

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Mississipi’s own Big K.R.I.T. plays from an obvious advantage. As one of the strongest members of Rap’s new guard, K.R.I.T. has risen up the ranks fairly quickly. Of course it’s largely due to his multi-syllabic “bringing social consciousness to the … Continue reading

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The Pop Object: The Still Life Tradition in Pop Art

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Published on the occasion of a major exhibition of the same title at Acquavella Galleries, The Pop Object is the most comprehensive survey of Pop Art to be organized by theme and historical precedents, with such classic works as Andy … Continue reading

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The Corner: Robert “The Ghost” Guerrero

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In this episode of The Corner, JAY Z’s Life+Times steps into the practice ring with Welterweight Champion Robert “The Ghost” Guerrero as he prepares for his upcoming May Day fight against Floyd Mayweather.

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