My friend, and fellow colleague SOHH Soulman interviewed R&B Diva(ish) Monica Arnold recently. As I’m sure you’ve heard, Monica has been on the crazy defense after it was alleged that her fiancé Rocko flipped out and straight hooked off on some female fan that resulted in some serious injuries(allegedly). You can go over to O1LT.com to check out the photos if you haven’t seen them.

Of course Monica is standing by her dude and denying the altercation….blah, blah, blah, who cares right? The only thing that I found interesting about her various interviews, particularly Soulman’s, was her persistence in denying that she was kicked off of the J Records roster.

Listen, at the end of the day Monica is going to have face that fact that she is going to have to sell records to stay on a label. That’s just business!

Also, Monica fans you have a chance to appear in Monica’s new video, or something like that, I didn’t read the contest. But you can go here to find out more

Go on over to SOHH Soulful to read up more on Monica and Soulman’s conversation!

SOHH GYANT'S DOWNLOAD OF THE DAY -MONICA- "SIDELINE HO"

Posted by SOHH Gyant at February 28, 2007 4:54 AM

http://blogs.sohh.com/atlanta/2007/02/monica_is_still.html

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With all the healthy discussion over Hip-Hop in mainstream media recently, and the proper or more less—improper way it’s influencing our society. I’ve searched the internet to find more subject matter to give my readers. Bottom line, he’s an activist.



Meet Byron Hurt. He’s an independent film maker who’s made a tight new documentary titled Hip-Hop:Beyond Beats And Rhymes. More than a filmmaker, Byron Hurt is an anti-sexist activist who provides cutting-edge male leadership, expert analysis, keynote addresses, and workshop facilitation in the field of sexual and gender violence prevention and education.

In his gripping new documentary that aired on PBS recently, Byron addresses the art form's problems with sexism, masculinity, violence, and homophobia.

The documentary is raw, and very much as real as it gets. He points out some key elements that Hip-Hop has instilled in many of us like:
1. You got to be Strong
2. You got to be Tough
3. You got have a lot of girls around you
4. You got have money
5. You got to be a Player or a Pimp
6. You got to be in control
7. You got to dominate other men and other people

And let’s face it, as far as Hip-Hop is concerned if you aren’t any of the things listed above, or at least the majority. Then you’re not a man. The brutha raises some interesting questions that should be addressed, maybe even to yourself.

Does the fantasy of a Black man that we hear about in Hip-Hop songs or see in Hip-Hop videos translate into reality? And if it does, then where does a Black man who doesn’t measure up to the characteristics mentioned above measure up in our society? Is he considered less then a man?



My goal in postings these heavy topics are to get a dialogue going between each other. We need to understand Hip-Hop better if we are ever to elevate ourselves to social awareness —yes?

TO GET YOUR COPY OF THIS FASINATING DOCUMENTARY CLICK HERE
Talk to y’all lata

--SOHH Gyant
Posted by SOHH Gyant at February 28, 2007 7:53 AM

source:http://blogs.sohh.com/atlanta/2007/02/we_gonna_change.html

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Atlanta’s own Jermaine Dupri, called into the Funk Flex Show in NYC last week to clear up all the rumors about JD’s new job as President of Island Def Jam records. He talks everything from Mariah, to Usher, to even Janet Jackson. Now that Janet’s contract is officially over at Virgin, could she be moving over to Island Def-Jam?

I don’t know, but would that be a good look for the Island Def Jam to having to ballad powerhouse(ish) MC, and Pop Leader(ish) Janet on the same label? And whatever happened to that damn duet that was supposed to happen between the two?



Talk to Y'all lata,

--SOHH Gyant
Posted by SOHH Gyant at February 27, 2007 11:56 AM

source:http://blogs.sohh.com/atlanta/2007/02/jermaine_dupri.html

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This picture has been all over the internet and I wanted to post it to get you guy’s opinion on it. Firstly, I know it has nothing to do with Hip-Hop but since T.O. does have a home here in Atlanta, I figured I could some how find a correlation to post it.

This picture was taken in Las Vegas for the NBA All Stars. In the picture you can see Dallas Cowboy player Terell Owens and NBA player Amare Stoudemire being photographed together. When I first saw this shot, I was hit instantly with one thought. I want to see if it’s just me or do you see what I see?

A penny for your thoughts please,


--Talk to y’all lata


--SOHH Gyant
Posted by SOHH Gyant at February 28, 2007 11:47 AM

source:http://blogs.sohh.com/atlanta/2007/02/sohh_gyants_ran.html

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Wednesday - February 28, 2007 by Alexis Chase
50 Cent

50 Cent is reportedly taking steps to protect his fortune from the mother of his son, Marquise.

According to New York's Daily News, 50 recently filed papers in Family Court to help clarify child support arrangements paid to his child's mother. While 50 (born Curtis Jackson) has always provided financial support for his child, he and Marquise's mother, Shaniqua Tomkins, previously lacked an official arrangement. Friends told the Daily News the recent move was prompted by Tompkins' demanding displays of greed.

"It was just getting so out of hand. It was driven by greed. He felt it was necessary to get a court order making clear just what his responsibility is. He took matters into his own hands. It's usually the woman who files. But he wants to do the right thing," an unidentified friend of 50 told the Daily News. "50 has always provided for his kid. His son's mother is now making unreasonable demands, which seem to have no limits."

50 and Tompkins once lived together, but the couple parted ways five years ago. According to one friend, 50 purchased a home for Tompkins in Long Island "so Marquise could be in a good school district."

"He's paying a lot of child support. He takes [Marquise] on vacations. He just took him to L.A., where they saw Eminem together. He met Justin Timberlake and Timbaland in Miami. He took him to the NBA All-Star Game in Vegas. He sees his son very frequently. When he's on the road, he brings him out," 50's friend was quoted in the Daily News.

"Curtis puts his son's needs first. His son is well loved and taken care of. Anything else is a private family and legal matter," said Cindi Berger, spokeswoman for 50.

Sources are currently speculating that Tompkins may seek palimony. She recently hired upscale lawyer, Raoul Lionel Felder, who told the Daily News, "Ms. Tompkins is going to get more than fifty cents, I can tell you that."
source:http://www.sohh.com/articles/article.php/11021

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I recommend that you all get out and get your ticket for the hottest ticket in town. I’m always hearing about people questioning the state of Hip-Hop and wondering if it’s dead. Well with these kats on the bill, they will definitely re-affirm your belief in rap music.

Lupe and The Roots can’t be missed. I will most definitely be there soaking up the eclectic mix of artists. They will be at the Tabernacle on Luckie Street this Sunday March 4th, 2007

Lupe Fiasco and The Roots are my pick for this week’s City Guide brought to you by Nissan.

Talk to y’all lata

--SOHH Gyant
Posted by SOHH Gyant at March 1, 2007 5:19 AM

source:http://blogs.sohh.com/atlanta/2007/03/my_spot_lupe_fi.html

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