Double O from the hip hop group Kidz In The Hall was assaulted by several bouncers early Saturday morning, July 26, while inside a nightclub in Tempe, AZ following a Kidz In The Hall performance.
Group member and friend Naledge, who did not witness the assault on Double O, was arrested outside of the club.
Naledge's attempt to get medical assistance for Double O was misconstrued as a hinderence to the investigation.
Reports that no injuries were sustained are false as Double O was taken to the hospital with multiple injuries from the excessive force used by club security.
On Sunday morning Double O underwent surgery for one of his injuries. He is still in the hospital, but in stable condition.
In the last 2 years, Kidz In The Hall have traveled to over 10 countries, have done 200+ shows and never before been involved in any altercation, big or small, with club or concert security, or police officers.
Throughout Africa, there is amazing progress to end extreme poverty and preventable disease. New ideas and exciting approaches are transforming lives. The ONE Africa Award will celebrate African progress toward achievement of the Millennium Development Goals, the world’s blueprint to a better future, ranging from halving extreme poverty to halting the spread of HIV/AIDS and providing universal primary education. The ONE Africa Award celebrates the progress made, and looks forward to solutions for the challenges still ahead.
With the launch of the ONE Africa Award, we will recognize the Africa-driven efforts that have demonstrated success at a community, national, or regional level. We hope that, by honoring the commitment and progress on the ground, new efforts can be inspired and more lives can be saved.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Q: How does an individual or an organization apply for the ONE Africa Award?
[Download the application here (PDF)]
Please print and fill out the application and mail to:
Edith Jibunoh
DATA/The ONE Campaign
3 Kikuyu Close, Off Nairobi Street
Wuse II, Abuja, FCT.
Nigeria
Phone: +234 9 4611336
Fax: +234 9 4611335
You can also prepare your application as a word document and email it to:
edith.jibunoh@data.org
If you would like hard copies of the application sent to you please contact the above address.
Q: Who is eligible for the award?
Award recipients can be individuals, organizations or other groups demonstrating commitment and success in assisting Africans in meeting one or more of the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs). Qualified recipients may either be engaged in implementing programs to address health, clean water/sanitation, agriculture, education, economic growth or employment generation for poorer communities OR they may be engaged in monitoring flows of resources and/or holding governments accountable for commitments to such efforts. Award recipients must be indigenous and based in sub-Saharan Africa.
Q: What criteria will be used to evaluate the applications?
Applications will be assessed against the following criteria:
Extent to which the individual/organization has designed and implemented an innovative program that employs new approaches to achieve the MDG(s);
Ability to demonstrate and communicate specific indicators of progress linking project work to progress in a given MDG sector(s) in a clear results framework;
Demonstration of the ability to replicate efforts of the individual/organization to ‘scale up’ the intervention;
Demonstration of strong accountability mechanism i.e. community consultations and involvement in programs; and
Extent to which the individual/organization has employed creative partnerships to achieve its goal. These partnerships may include public and/or private sector actors.
To qualify for the ONE Africa Award, organizations and/or individuals must be Africa-based and indigenous.
Q: What is the deadline to apply?
The application process is open until August 15, 2008. The winning applicant will be contacted in September 2008.
Q: What is the prize for the ONE Africa Award?
ONE will present the winning applicant with a USD$100,000 prize.
Q: Who will select the winner?
The winner will be selected by a panel of experts and members of the ONE Board of Directors and Policy Advisory Board.
For more information, contact:
THE ONE AFRICA AWARD
3 Kikuyu Close, Off Nairobi Street • Wuse II, Abuja, FCT. Nigeria
Phone: +234 9 4611336
THE ONE CAMPAIGN
1400 Eye Street, NW • Suite 601 • Washington, DC • 20005, USA
Phone: +1.202.552.4990
M-Audio, a part of Avid Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ: AVID), and a leading provider of creative tools for musicians, has teamed with influential hip-hop pioneers Public Enemy and culture-defining art brand Obey to host an innovative remix competition. The Public Enemy Remix Contest challenges musicians to create an original remix of an a cappella version of the group's critically acclaimed smash, "Harder Than You Think," from their current album "How You Sell Soul to a Soulless People Who Sold Their Soul." Chuck D and Johnny Juice of Public Enemy will judge entries uploaded to the M-Audio® website, and the winner will receive a complete home studio setup from M-Audio.
The winning remix will also be released on 12-inch vinyl by Obey Records. Backed with an exclusive unreleased Public Enemy track, the vinyl release will feature unique artwork created by noted graphic artist Shepard Fairey. All profits from the vinyl sale will be donated to the Boys and Girls Clubs of America.
"The Public Enemy studio out of New York has always been heavily outfitted with M-Audio gear from the classic Tampa and Octane preamps, to the BX monitors and Sputnik microphone," says Johnny Juice. "Just like Public Enemy, M-Audio puts out quality products so it's only fitting that we're involved in this remix contest."
"This remix contest was designed to encompass inspirational elements for all types of producers -- a legendary music group, a record label and music equipment," says Richard Ngo-Tran, M-Audio Marketing Manager. "The rich history of Public Enemy and the street savvy of Obey both embody the M-Audio culture, making this remix contest a true 360 experience."
The contest will run until September 30, 2008, with the grand-prize winner announced in late October.
Visit the M-Audio website for more information about the contest: http://www.m-audio.com/PEremix.
DOWNLOAD "SON 4 REASON" FEAT. GURU NOW!
http://burnupload.ihiphop.com/download.php?id=A895FE5E1 A founding member of legendary hip-hop crew Group Home, Lil Dap is a product of the renowned New York mid-nineties "golden age" of hip-hop that spawned such classic groups as M.O.P., Gang Starr & many more. Group Home's widely hailed release, "Living Proof," solidified Dap as a frontrunner of this renowned and respected era and has since seen him touring the world in preparation for his highly anticipated solo debut.
With "I.A.DAP" on deck for August 5th, Lil Dap graces fans with a preview of what's to come. The Brooklyn-born MC taps contemporary (and legendary) Guru (of Gang Starr) to guest on "Son 4 Reason." The eerie beat and airy aura permeate the track as Guru's golden tongue slices through the almost palpable musical backdrop. Complemented by Dap's distinctively cool lyrical stylings, "Son 4 Reason" is both a throwback to and a reinvigoration of the classic "golden age" sound that both defined and continues to influence an entire generation of emcees.
Def-Jux is proud to present
THE MIGHTY UNDERDOGS
"Droppin' Science Fiction"
Hip-hop super-group, The Mighty Underdogs, comprised of members of Blackalicious, Quannum Projects, and Crown City Rockers, are proud to release their first record on Definitive Jux.... Droppin' Science Fiction. The collaboration also features contributions from such luminaries as DJ Shadow, Mr. Lif, Damian "JR Gong" Marley, and MF Doom, among others. Droppin'..'s other-worldly atmosphere is one in which monsters have gun fights in old western towns, identities are kept secret as a principle, and not all super heroes' intentions are what they seem. The release date is October 14, 2008, and they have a tour supporting friends DJ Shadow and Cut Chemist in July. The Hard Sell tour (opening for DJ Shadow and Cut Chemist):
07/16 09:30 Club - Washington DC
07/17 McCarren Park Pool - Brooklyn NY
07/18 HOB - Atlantic City NJ 07/25 Roseland Theatre - Portland OR
07/26 Showbox SoDo Lounge - Seattle WA
08/07 Richard's - Vancouver BC
08/09 Shambula Music Festival - Salmo BC
Additional upcoming tour dates:
08/16 Rock the Bells Festival - Mountain View, CA w/
BLACKALICIOUS
08/19 Trocadero Theater - Philadelphia, PA w/
AESOP ROCK
08/20 9:30 Club - $500 - Washington DC w/AESOP ROCK
08/22 McMenamin's Edgefield - Troutdale, OR w/ BLACKALICIOUS & STS9
08/23 Marymoor Amphitheatre Seattle, WA w/ BLACKALICIOUS & STS9
09/12 Glasshouse - Pomona, CA w/ AESOP ROCK
09/13 Troubadour - Los Angeles, CA w/ AESOP ROCK
09/14 Troubadour - Los Angeles, CA w/ AESOP ROCK
09/15 Troubadour - Los Angeles, CA w/ AESOP ROCK
09/17 Belly Up - San Diego, CA w/ AESOP ROCK
09/18 The Exit - Fresno, CA w/ AESOP ROCK
09/19 The Brewery - San Luis Obispo, CA w/ AESOP ROCK
http://www.myspace.com/themightyunderdogs
As the original and official Hip Hop Hall of Fame Awards (HHHHOF), the televised awards show will return on national TV this fall. Originally created in 1992, the awards show was the first independent Hip Hop show on the BET network syndication arm in 1995 and was once television label mates of the Source Awards. The first award show inducted the true God-fathers of Hip Hop: Kool Herc, Run DMC with Jam Master Jay (also an original supporter and board member of the HHHOF), Grandmaster Flash, Afrika Bambaataa, DJ Red Alert, and Eazy E. As time progressed so did the nature of the Hip Hop industry, but the return of one of the pioneers of Hip Hop awards shows is back to reclaim its throne.
The return of the awards show includes a host of events and ceremonies in celebration of its return. The awards show will launch with a week of activities including the "old school luncheon" where the reunion concert artists will unveil the nominees for the awards show and an induction ceremony is to be televised in New York City later this fall. In homage to the return of the show, a classic Run DMC induction TV Clip will be released across various video sites and media platforms. The "Sweet 16 Anniversary DVD" will also be released following the HHHOF Awards and will highlight this year's induction ceremony and concert as well as the original 1996 television show. The DVD will also feature interviews, performances, and HHHOF events over the last two decades, including community socio-economic projects, "Get Out the Vote" campaigns, corporate community marketing, peace summits and marches, and education initiatives, As icing on the cake, a special HHHOF Reunion Concert will feature performances by many of the founding groups and artists of Hip Hop culture.
"We are very excited to be returning to TV as Hip Hop has re-emerged as the major youth marketing driving force influencing over $250 billion in sales across all product and service categories. The event will help re-establish the HHHOF brand in the marketplace for decades to come," says show creator and executive producer J.T. Thompson.
After a sold out European tour and equally strong West Coast swing, CunninLynguists will be kicking off the East Coast leg of their Dirty Acres Tour 2008 on October 8th with the first set of shows being announced below.
Although opening acts haven’t been 100% set in stone, keep an eye out for members of the QN5 Family popping up all along the route. Dates and information to be updated regularly.
:: OCTOBER ::
10.08.08 – Madison, WI @ Inferno
[w/ Substantial, PackFM & DJ FlipFlop]
10.09.08 – Chicago, IL @ The Abbey – (18+)
[w/ Substantial, PackFM & DJ FlipFlop]
10.10.08 – Milwaukee, WI @ Club 200 East
[w/ Substantial, PackFM & DJ FlipFlop]
10.11.08 – Oberlin, Ohio @ Oberlin College
[w/ Substantial, PackFM & DJ FlipFlop]
10.15.08 – Boston, MA @ Harpers Ferry – (18+)
[w/ Substantial, PackFM & DJ FlipFlop]
10.18.08 – Westminster, Maryland @ McDaniel College
[w/ Substantial, PackFM & DJ FlipFlop]
10.22.08 – Miami, FL @ PS14
[w/ Substantial & DJ FlipFlop]
10.24.08 – Atlanta, GA @ Lenny’s
[w/ Substantial & DJ FlipFlop]
source:Ipsnews.net
In a twist of realism, a new feature film, "Johnny Mad Dog", uses a cast of actual ex-child soldiers from Liberia to portray the violent lives of youth forced to participate in armed conflict.
The original script was adapted from Emmanuel Dongala's acclaimed book "Johnny Chien Mechant". Johnny, 15, and his small commando unit comprised of young boys ages 6 to 15, rip through an unnamed African country, terrorising and slaying everything in their path.
Director Jean-Stephane Sauvaire contrasts this lengthy killing spree with the narrative thread of Laokole, a 13-year-old schoolgirl, who along with her disabled father and young brother, are forced to flee their city, occupied by child-soldier militias.
Emmanuel Jal, a former child soldier and now an internationally known rapper, told IPS at a screening of the film at the United Nations in New York, "The escaping of refugees and the fear in people's eyes in the movie took me back to a journey that I once experienced myself."
Jal was born in war-torn Sudan in the early 1980s. At the age of six or seven, he was forced to join the rebel army to fight in the civil war. For nearly five years, he carried around an AK-47, "the real weapon of mass destruction", which was taller than he was. By the age of 13, he was a veteran of two civil wars.
Jal told IPS that the film is largely an accurate depiction. "It's a movie that describes a day of a child soldier in a battlefield. I would love to add the moments before a child soldier goes to war and how they feel when they lose a battle and a couple of their friends. The real battle is not when you are fighting, it's when you have left the war and you have to deal with the nightmares and the boredom."
Jal was rescued by a British aid worker, who smuggled him to Nairobi to raise him as her own. After her death, he became interested in music, which he found to be therapeutic and kept him busy. Today, 15 years later, Jal has three highly acclaimed albums that narrate his experiences as a child soldier. His most recent album is "Warchild".
Preparation for the film was crucial. Sauvaire chose to shoot in Liberia, whose civil war ended in August 2003 and which now has one of the world's few woman heads of state, President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, elected in 2006.
"We really sensed the government's support, its desire to welcome us, its need to give testimony," he said. "For Liberians, it was a way to assess before the international community that they had moved on, that they had turned the page after 15 years of war."
Sauvaire organised castings in Monrovia and the ghetto zones surrounding the city. Out of 500 or 600 ex-child soldiers, Sauvaire had to choose 15 for his film. Most fought in Liberia with Charles Taylor, or the insurgent Liberians United for Reconciliation and Democracy (LURD) until August 2003, and many live on the streets without any family structure.
"It was primordial for me to work with ex-child soldiers, who seemed to be the only ones capable of giving a sincere testimony of this horror," said Sauvaire.
Because the children couldn't read the script for the film, they improvised on the scenes. Subtitles are used throughout the film, as the children speak English as it is spoken in the districts of Monrovia, "a very phonetic English, pretty crude and instinctual."
After the filming was finished, producers set up the NGO Johnny Mad Dog Foundation "with the aim of bringing framework and support to the young actors of the Johnny Mad Dog movie," the director said.
"It was unimaginable for me to reproduce the scheme the children had known during the war: the general comes, takes the children and abandons them as soon as it's over. I wanted to continue following the children's progress, trying to help them in their reinsertion (into society)," said Sauvaire.
The foundation, located in Monrovia, assists the children in their everyday lives and helps them develop long-term projects. "It is a place where they know they can turn to to eat, attend courses, sleep and be listened to."
"I hope this film will be an opportunity to address the problem of child soldiers in the world which unfortunately, is still a topical issue and remains nonetheless unacceptable and intolerable," said Sauvaire.
Today, the U.N. estimates that 250,000 to 300,000 children have been forcibly pressed into military service around the world. Although the number of conflicts in which children are directly involved fell from 27 in 2004 to 17 by the end of 2007, according to a recent report by the Coalition to Stop the Use of Child Soldiers, military recruitment of children under age 18 and their use in hostilities still takes place in at least 86 countries and territories worldwide.
It is a problem Jal knows only too well. "I think (Johnny Mad Dog) is a powerful film and the world needs to see it," he told IPS.
Street artists are increasingly turning to non-destructive, paint-free forms of graffiti to make a point without permanently defacing property. Their urban pranks and social protests engage mobile gadgets, open-source software, and online social networking. They blend aesthetics from the hip-hop, punk, and do-it-yourself arts and crafts movements to convey messages from the silly to the politically provocative. Free speech, environmentalism, and anti-war messages are common themes.
Artists with the Graffiti Research Lab play laser tag by scribbling with light beams onto buildings. Targets have included the Roman Coliseum (shown here) and Brooklyn Bridge. For the projects, they use a camera, a laptop with open-source software, a projector, and a green laser. Equipment for the mobile, interactive laser shows can be mounted in a camper or car, or on a bicycle.
The summer tour of Graffiti Research Lab, an offshoot of the nonprofit Eyebeam arts center, is working on a new laser tag technology dubbed Green Lantern that can project images on the scale of Batman's bat signal.
Credit: Graffiti Research Lab
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