Review: Hardface's The Stimulus Package Soundtrack

Local spoken-word artist Elliott “The Immortal Hardface” Nelson has been a staple of several poetry spots in Memphis for the past few years. On his latest release, The Stimulus Package Soundtrack, Hardface pulls no punches. The opener, “The Ni**ers Will Buy It”, is about the marketing tactics used to get African-Americans to buy useless products. On the second track, “Doll Footz”, he speaks of his foot fetish in a very humorous way. The rest of the tracks take some African-Americans to task for their behavior and the “ghetto mentality”. “Real Talk” parodies the “hard thug” who foolishly fears no one, not even the authorities. This message is also carried out in the track “Ni**atime”. Hardface then switches things up and gives us a track full of snippets of other poems that didn’t make the album in their entirety on “Bonus Footage”.

To read more, go to:

http://www.livefrommemphis.com/ageekandhisblog/1002-hardfaces-the-stimulus-package-soundtrack

"That Healing Touch" Music Video from the film "Tricks"

Don't forget, if you're in Memphis, the DVD release party for this film is tonight at the New Daisy Theatre on Beale Street, $20 admission.

Article on the movie "Tricks"

This is an article about "Tricks", a film shot in Meemphis and having a DVD release party tomorrow:

http://www.gomemphis.com/news/2009/aug/26/tricks-treat-local-writerdirector-debut-movie/

RIP Aaliyah

Today marks the anniversary of her tragic passing. Here is one of my favorite tribute songs for her by Jay-Z:

Entertainment Overload Episode 75 - The Inglourious Tysons

Entertainment Overload Episode 75 - The Inglourious Tysons

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Mixtape Review: Free Sol-Master Piece: A Rize 2 Da Top

The Memphis-based band Free Sol recently put out a mixtape on Justin Timberlake’s website. For those who may not know, Free Sol consists of the singer/rapper Free, guitarist Elliott Ives, drummer “Kickman” Teddy, and keyboardist Premo D’Anger. They signed with Timberlake’s Tennman Records some time ago and have been working on their major-label debut. Their first mixtape release is entitled MasterPiece: A Rize 2 Da Top. I did not see a proper tracklisting, so I am making assumptions on the titles based on the hooks.

To read more, go to:

http://www.livefrommemphis.com/ageekandhisblog/983-mixtape-review-free-sol-masterpiece-a-rize-2-da-top

Entertainment Overload Episode 74: Podcast

http://www.mevio.com/episode/173275/Entertainment+Overload+Episode+74+-+The+Gigantic+Goods+of+District+9

Fused Film Afterthoughts-District 9

Michael Jackson - Never Can Say Goodbye (Neptunes Remix) | Hip Hop Songs HipHopDX.com

Michael Jackson - Never Can Say Goodbye (Neptunes Remix) | Hip Hop Songs HipHopDX.com

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Universal gets Criminal Macabre

Universal gets Criminal Macabre

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The Ballad of G.I. Joe

The Ballad of G.I. Joe

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Afterthoughts: G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra Review - Fused Film.com

Entertainment Overload-Episode 95-The JenBerry Conglomerate

Check it out:

http://bit.ly/SCBJH

Entertainment Overload Episode #73 (500) Days of Joe

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http://bit.ly/BlNmq

Fused Film Afterthoughts-500 Days of Summer

Breakfast Club

Breakfast Club’s John Hughes Dies at 59

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Concert Review: De La Soul at Minglewood Hall (Live From Memphis)

Veteran hip-hop group De La Soul performed in Memphis as part of their 20 Years and Rising Tour, a celebration of their debut album, Three Feet High and Rising, which was released twenty years ago in 1989. A cross-section of ethnic and social groups were in attendance, a testament to the staying power of the hip-hop legends.

To read more, go to:

http://www.livefrommemphis.com/ageekandhisblog/945-concert-review-de-la-soul-8409

Album Review: Teflon Don-God the Government the Game (Live From Memphis)

Memphis-based rapper Teflon Don recently dropped a new CD entitled God the Government the Game.

On the title track and in the liner notes he explains the three things that define his life: faith in God, his time spent in the military ("the government"), and his belief that "game" is useful skills that one has in addition to their regular job. These three themes are evident throughout the entire album. The first track “Intro-It’s Go’n Be Alright” is very uplifting and segues nicely into the title track. “Struggler” talks about how economic hardship lead some people to turn to illegal activities for profit. “Count My Money” is another cautionary track where he tells people to spend their money wisely, a far cry from the excessive “baller” mentality that many rappers live by. “Let’s Talk About” is another nice bit of social commentary where Don calls out drug dealers, crooked politicians, and the media’s scrutiny of African-American celebrities such as Kobe Bryant. That track segues nicely into another inspirational track, “Going Through Some Thangs”, and the heartfelt “Unborn Son” which is an honest discussion with his future offspring. There are some songs for the ladies (“The Way She Move”, “You Don’t Have to Go Home”), a few “crunk” tracks, (“I Represent” and “We Get Money”), and some profanity, but the album is very well-rounded and touches on a variety of topics.

To read more go to:

http://livefrommemphis.com/ageekandhisblog/937-album-review-teflon-don-god-the-government-the-game

Cigarette Girl Trailer

This is the trailer for a film that I'm in, Cigarette Girl:

Spielberg's Next Project: Harvey

Spielberg’s Next Project: Harvey

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Geekland Episode 94-Chris Eaton Stuff of Legend

http://www.mevio.com/episode/168339/Geekland+Episode+94+-+Chris+Eaton+Stuff+of+Legend/?psRef=twte

Geekland Podcast

The latest of episode of the Geekland Podcast, where we discuss comics and the Green Lantern: First Flight movie:

http://web.me.com/vactor413/Site/Podcast/Podcast.html