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As always we here at ill-board.com try to bring to the forefront some of the artists and their music that otherwise swept under the rug. And this time around is no different. Before I go over the latest underground music I've got to thank everyone that's been checking out our other website over this past month. At the begining of Black History Month on February the 1st we launched Alexandria360.com. Our mission in-regards to the site is as follows. Here at Alexandria360.com we shed light on any and everything-as it relates to the African American community. Our mission is to put forth the knowledge, wisdom and understanding that can ultimately elevate the mindset of our people. We believe that constructive dialog about religion, politics, business and entertainment is paramount when it comes to change. Furthermore, as with the entertainment business we feel that an on-going promotional campaign of positivity is essential when combating all the negative imagery we see daily. In-closing we would like this site to be used as a library filled with everything one would need to know about our struggle. With that being said, I am excited to be connected to a site like Alexandria360.com for one simple reason. And that's to put forth some positive subject matter.
Now as far as new music I've got to start off with my man Cappadonna. For those that don't know Cappadonna is a member of the mighty Wu-Tang Clan. And I know many people don't know that the members of the Wu-tang Clan are Muslims or members of the 5% nation of Islam. The reason why I bring up Cappadonna's religious beliefs is simply because you can hear the influence in his new single and video titled A-alike, B-alike,C-alike. The track has that traditional east coast production to it. And as always with the Wu-Tang Clan the lyrics are on point. Myself I'm kind of bias- I love music that have a positive message that aims to elevate black people . Speaking of elevating our people rapper Sadat X from Brand Nubian drops another single and video titled Fake out. The production is off the hook and DJ Premier is on the cut. This song addresses the many falsehoods that almost every other rapper are spitting in their lyrics on their songs. The Brand Nubian MC Sadat X brings the heat with clear and insightful rhymes on this track. So How ever you get your music don't forget to pick up these two hot singles.
Keeping up with the theme of Black History Month I wouldn't be keeping it real if I didn't share with you what I am listing to this month. Well almost every Black History Month I listen to real hardcore pro-black rap music. Right now as I write this article I'm listening to Oakland rapper Askari X. If you don't know about this brother then you are missing out. Just to let you in on how deep this brother is the name of the song is titled Hear The Science. On the song he tells his listeners to be ready for Armageddon. And he raps that Minister Farrakhan is here to remind us to be ready for what's to come. This song hit the streets in 1994/1995 and just this past Sunday the Minister was telling everyone to get ready for what's to come during his Saviors Day address. Again I love this type of music and this time of the year. Like I always say in order to grow self you have to know self. And when you vibe to music like this you will be informed and entertained.
Anther rapper I'm Kind of crazy about is Paris. I don't know if you remember this brother but this guy is off the hook. His very first single was titled Break the grip of shame and it was and still is one of the best rap songs I've heard ever. Look If you haven't heard of this guy or seen the video please do yourself a favor and get familiar with this guy. His message, image and videos all are deeply rooted in Black Panther theology. And as Paris says ''pro black radical raps are uplifting". Another hot pro black rap group is The X-clan. Almost more than the music I love the way they use to dress. They always looked like they stepped out of Egypt of 4000 years ago. I always thought that the way these guys (and a few women) dressed made people want to look back at history and see how and why that this rap group would dress like Egyptian kings and queens. If you are interested in why- just check out the book titled Black Genesis. This book is a must have and should be in every-body's household.
I could go on for day's about this type of rap music but thanks to our new website Alexandria360.com I can. Hey, again we want to invite you to check us out at Alexandria360.com because we believe that black history and our struggle is all year round. And don't forget to keep checking us at at ill-board.com for all of the illest music news and reviews anywhere. Until next, time have some fun and get something done.
