(August 19, 1969 – March 15, 2011) – The G Funk Era

Hebru Brantley is a prolific artist whose work could be best described as narrative meets surrealism and together they had a baby called afro-futurism. On March 18, 2011 Hebru Brantley’s show Afro-Futurism (Impossible View) will open at the Zhou B Art Center located at 1029 W. 35th Street, Chicago. Opening is from 6:00pm-10:00pm. To inquire [...]

Okay, so this is ACTUALLY an extended video from Pharoahe’s upcoming LP, W.A.R. (We Are Renegades) out March 22nd (pre-order it here). Twas mentioned at his recent listening party in NYC that this might be submitted to some film festivals. Might be a good look. Video directed by Terence Nance, original score by Lion’s Share [...]

Just in time for the much “anticipated” Lasers release, Enstrumental returns with the insanely popular Dumb It Down tee, which Lupe created in conjunction with Enstrumental prior to the release of The Cool back in 2007.  The last batch sold out quickly, so if you missed them here is your chance to pick it up.  Only 50 [...]

It’s in Austin, TX. Go if you can or at least send a doppelganger. RSVP here. via Wooster Collective

Ok, so on the Exit Through the Gift Shop film dvd, there is also available B Movie, a shorter version of the documentary that again brings up the much asked question, “is it fake?”  The film was recently available for sneak preview on the YouTube but has since been taken down by Banksy’s “Pest Control [...]

A short, self-reflective film showing the fit surviving in LA brought to you by SAS.  Album out 2/22/11. via Nah Right

A documentary in three parts.  Bob Marley Museum. Hope Road. “Land of Promise”. Behind the scenes. Watch. via highsnobiety

Tahir Jetter is a filmmaker. He was at Sundance for his short film, Close. It’s actually quite wonderful. He’s working to make it a feature length film. via DCtoBC

MJ, Kobe and Dr. J will all be commemorated in Nike’s Black History Month Collection, which will be released in just a few short weeks. The BHM editions of the NSW Destroyer Jacket and Nike Air Force 1 are available February 12. The Zoom Kobe VI and Air Jordan 3 arrive February 26, as will [...]