Says Complex: The term “conscious rapper” is a vague, umbrella term for rappers who don’t glorify packing guns, selling drugs, or degrading women. Instead, a conscious rapper is supposed to rap about social issues, positivity, and empowerment. Problem is, conscious-rap fans often insist... Read more...
Spotted At:Passion Of The Weiss Jonah Bromwich decodes Decoded so you don’t have to. 1. I knew Marcy Projects wasn’t Mt. Holyoke before I started Decoded but three scenes from Jay’s old neighborhood really struck me. According to Jay, kids in Marcy would go up to “leaning nodders”... Read more...
University of Illinois professor Deborah McGregor has shed light on an important piece of American history. McGregor has noted that Dr. James Marion Sims, considered the father of modern gynecology, developed many of his techniques by operating on slaves, many of whom were not given anesthesia. M... Read more...
Ok, I know I'm late but I didnt find this interesting until now... so G. Dep walks in to the 25th precincy because his cocaine conscience got the best of him and he wants to get right with white jesus God. He planned to go home a better man to his children and community...what he didnt know is ... Read more...
IAmNotADictionary Phrase Of The Day - "This, That & The Third" - A popular way to describe things occuring or someone talking about things without actually saying what has happened. Usually because the person doesnt know and/or has forgotten what they were actually saying. Also used when a ... Read more...
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Note: Somebody sent me this in an email and I found it "semi-interesting" Google Solar Array Mountain View, California Today, Google employs 20,223 people around the world, receiving a resume every 25 seconds from eager job-seekers, hiring an average of nine new employees a ... Read more...
When it comes to the music industry, the wrong sales records are being set. Soundscan tabulates album receipts in steady decline since their peak in 2000 — a year when close to 800 million albums were sold. In 2009, the figure dropped to just under 400 million. This year, the week of August 8-14... Read more...