Funkmaster Flex Threatens To Ban All Interscope Artists

Imagine-Just imagine if Funkmaster Flex used his considerable influence to play any number of socially conscious artists who have something meaningful to say? Imagine if he got on the air and threatned not to play any artist who wasn’t talking about the War in iraq or police brutality? Imagine if Flex threatened not to play any artist who had disparging words about women? mmmmmmm

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Funkmaster Flex Threatens To Ban All Interscope Artists

April 22nd, 2009 | Author: Danielle Harling,

New York deejay Funkmaster Flex made a sizable threat on his HOT97 radio show. According to Flex, he plans on banning all Interscope artists from his show.

Throughout the broadcast, Flex made several references to an employee at Interscope Records whom he referred to as Nino.

“Like I told you, Interscope Records is a label,” Funkmaster Flex explained on his show. “They have G-Unit—they have 50 Cent, Lloyd Banks, Tony Yayo. They have Akon’s label too…A lot of your favorite artists New York, but let me tell you something. That label is trying to make some decisions. Nino, let me tell you something Nino. New York, I’m talking to a person who makes decisions. Who does things up there moving funny style.”

Flex then went on to explain that he will no longer play any music from artists on Interscope unless changes are made.

“Interscope Records, nothing is spinning…I take pride in how I’m gonna do this movement,” Flex explained.

Flex even urged 50 Cent to leave the label telling the Queens rapper, “From what I understand your deal’s up at Interscope. We got you. I’d walk out that building after that. Let’s do it, let’s do it.”

If Flex’s boycott were to in fact happen, major artists such as Eminem and Dr. Dre will no longer be in Flex’s rotation.

One Night in Frisco-DJ Rhettmatic vs Eric Bobo of Cypress Hill

One Night in Frisco pt1-Meeting of the Minds

Last night (April 20th) in San Francisco two legends squared off –DJ Rhettmatic of the Beat Junkies and drummer Eric Bobo of Cypress Hill.. The pair traded percussion blows to an amazed and excited crowd who described the encounter as Hip Hop reborn..The energy was off the hook and we caught some of it on tape.. Enjoy and spread the word

 

One Night in Frisco pt2-Five Minutes of Funk

DJ Rhettmatic  of the Beat Junkies vs drummer Eric Bobo of Cypress Hill

We continue our musical journey in pt2 w/ DJ Rhettmatic and drummer Eric Bobo of Cypress Hill..The two Hip Hop legends went head to head the other night in San Francisco.. This is 5 minutes of dopeness. No talking, just music.. enjoy

Knaan Speaks the Real Truth About Somali Pirates

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 A Conversation w/ Knaan About the Somali Pirates pt1

Knaan Speaks the Real truth about Somalian Pirates pt2

Cops Hate Kidz & Kidz Hate Cops-Zumbi of Zion I Responds to Police Brutality

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ZUMBI (OF ZION I) AND THE ARE RESPOND TO
POLICE KILLINGS WITH “COPS HATE KIDZ”

Last week The BURNERZ (Zumbi of Zion I and the Are of the Trackmasters) recorded the track “Cop Hate Kidz,” a tribute song in response to the murder of Oscar Grant by a Bart Police Officer, as well as the murder of four Oakland officers last week.

“The tragedies that we are witnessing can be attributed to the long history of police brutality experienced in the black and brown communities,” notes MC Zumbi, who adds that this is a different song than people might be used to from the Zion I member, but that is point. “It’s supposed to make cats feel uncomfortable and get people thinking.”

The track is definitely dope.. and makes you pause.. Yours truly..Davey D took some footage and put together a video (not the group’s official) video, but one to add to the discussion..

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xQFajNZMxM8

peace out for now.

Davey D

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Davey D’s Adventures at SXSW#3 Invincible, Homeboy Sandman & King Asoka

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More adventures at SXSW with Davey D.  This time it’s a nice freestyle session w/ NY, Detroit & Dallas representing. Big shout oyt to Homeboy Sandman, Invincible and King Ashoka who all did their thing.

Is Hip Hop the New Minstrel Show?

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Peep this video somebody put together. It certainly makes you wanna rethink what we’re doing within Hip Hop. History has alot to teach us that’s for sure…

If the video player isn’t working head on over to this URL

original article-August 13 2006

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C4sAzA8bhOk