For decades, many African countries saw some of their most skilful young people take their talents to other parts of the world, lured by the financial prospects outside the continent. But lately, as much of Europe continues to shrink under the weight of austerity, an increasing number of Afri... Read more...
The album bundles 10 or more tracks; the single is a one-off. Which means 'cherry-picking,' and far smaller per-consumer purchase bundles. And, a very basic reason why the recording industry (and broader industry) is in such deep trouble. Blame Napster, blame the MP3, blame the internet, bl... Read more...
Comments Off on The Forgotten Black Power Hero,
02/05/2012,
by IAmNotARapperiSpit.com in Do The Knowledge,
News,
Politics As Usual,
Protest/Activism,
World News
It is perhaps the most iconic sports photograph ever taken. Captured at the medal ceremony for the men's 200 meters at the 1968 Mexico Olympics, U.S. sprinter Tommie Smith stands defiantly, head bowed, his black-gloved fist thrust into the thin air. Behind him fellow American John Carlos joins wi... Read more...
It is not hard for Rodney Perry to stand out on the campus of Clark Atlanta University. Impeccably dressed in all black and a crisp white shirt, he brushes back his shoulder-length dreadlocks as he mingles and laughs with fellow students on a recent freezing Wednesday morning. A freshman class p... Read more...
Jacki Leonard, Contingent Workforce Manager, LinkedIn Corp Founded in 2003, LinkedIn connects the world’s professionals to make them more productive and successful. With more than 150 million members worldwide, including executives from every Fortune 500 company, LinkedIn is the world’s lar... Read more...
Andre J. Jackson/ Detroit Free Press About 50 high school students at Frederick Douglass Academy in Detroit were suspended today after walking out of classes to protest a lack of consistent teachers, the removal of the principal and a host of other administrative problems at the all... Read more...
Comments Off on Uh Oh: Amazon > Best Buy,
24/04/2012,
by IAmNotARapperiSpit.com in By The Numbers,
News
Best Buy's annual revenue growth has hit a wall, and Amazon's is on a tear. It's about to blow past Best Buy for the first time ever, notes Dan Frommer who made this chart for Read Write Web. Read more...
![[EVENT] @Curran_J Presents: K.R.T. New Online Store Launch](http://iamnotarapperispit.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/7OLd2-662x463.jpg)
It’s finally done! On April 27th, Kings Rule Together will be launching our new online store at Gallery Exquisite (1040 N. American St- right across the street from Darling Diner in the Piazza). Come out and have a good time with us for this long anticipated launch! From 7- 10 pm Friday night ... Read more...
![@SmokeyRobotic – The Shark & The Helicopter [Music Video]](http://iamnotarapperispit.com/wp-content/uploads/0422.jpg)
Through the mind of a passionate painter, a brush stroke of his dreams. The Robin Hood of ice cream, the Waltzing King of the streets, the mad bunny hops along the sizzling pavement pursued by a pink helicopter and suspicious eyes. Don't blink. The song is the first track off their third album, T... Read more...