Common Releases Full “The Dreamer, The Believer” Album on YouTube Stream
This has been a great month for music; The Roots, Amy Winehouse, and now Common will be releasing his new album “The Dreamer, The Believer” on Dec. 20. But for those who can’t wait five more days, the soulful rapper has released his entire album on YouTube. Yes, the entire album. YouTube allows users to [...]
Read MoreAT&T 28 Days Showcases Today’s Black History Makers
AT&T is back again this year for their 28 Days Black History Month campaign. This is the third year of the campaign and the focus is on celebrating past history makers and a look at new innovators through a free exclusive speaker series. AT&T created 28 Days in 2009 to highlight Black History Month as [...]
Read MoreOn the Road to CES 2011
Last year, I had the privilege of traveling to Las Vegas for the 2010 Consumer Electronics Show. As one of the biggest tech shows in the country, CES is where media, analysts, celebrities and tech companies come to see what’s in store for tech in the coming year. Held annually at the Las Vegas Convention Center, the [...]
Read MoreFans Remember Teena Marie on Twitter, YouTube
Music fans across the globe are shocked and saddened this week after the sudden passing of R&B legend Teena Marie. Marie is best known as the protegee of funk legend Rick James and died of of natural causes at the age of only 54 on December 26. Mourners have taken to Twitter to commorate Marie. [...]
Read MoreFort Greene Festival Gets An iPhone App
This weekend, June 26th, it’s going down at the Fort Greene Festival. A celebration of cultures, cuisine, and artistic diversity in Brooklyn. This is the second year that the festival is being help and it’s expected to attract a large audience. The Fort Greene Festival iPhone app provides the perfect companion guide to the festivities. [...]
Read MoreAn Uncommon Partnership: Common and Microsoft Create ‘Softwear’
Softwear by Microsoft marks one of the smartest collaborations and partnerships between the ginormous software creators and rapper, actor Common. Read about Common’s role as a designer and spokesperson for the clothing line (Common and Microsoft Create Geek Chic) and watch the following videos featuring Common discussing the partnership and re-branding of two icons: hip hop and Microsoft.
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