Podcast appearances and mentions of brooklyn babylon

In conversation with Airea D. Matthews The winner of three Grammy Awards and three NAACP Image Awards, Tariq Trotter, aka Black Thought, is the MC and co-founder of The Roots. The Philly-based hip-hop group has produced 11 albums and is the house band for The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. Trotter's solo work includes three volumes of Streams of Thought, collaborative albums with Danger Mouse and El Michels Affair, and guest appearances on dozens of other artists' tracks. He also co-wrote, co-composed, and starred in the off-Broadway play Black No More; acted in other such varied projects as The Deuce; Tick, Tick . . . Boom!; and Brooklyn Babylon; and, with Roots partner Questlove, founded the production company Two One Five Entertainment. ''Refined literary fire from the soulful furnace of pain and suffering'' (The New York Times), The Upcycled Self tells the story of Trotter's difficult early life, his redemptive steps toward success and happiness, and the lessons he gleaned that readers can use to move forward on their own paths. Airea D. Matthews is the 2022–23 Philadelphia Poet Laureate and directs the poetry program at Bryn Mawr College. Her collection Simulacra won the 2016 Yale Series of Younger Poets Prize and her work has appeared in The New York Times, Best American Poets, Gulf Coast, Harvard Review, and VQR, among other journals. Matthews' other honors include a 2022 Academy of American Poets Laureate Fellowship, a 2020 Pew Fellowship, and the 2016 Rona Jaffe Foundation Writers' Award. Her latest work, Bread and Circus, addresses themes of income inequality, commodification, and conventional economic theories through poetry, prose, and imagery. Because you love Author Events, please make a donation to keep our podcasts free for everyone. THANK YOU! (recorded 11/18/2023)

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A review of the 2001 underground hit, starring Black Thought of The Roots in a romantic hip hop drama. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/audio-cannabis/message

Marc Levin is filmmaker who has mainly worked in the field of documentary. His projects include Brick City, Chasing The Thunder, Chicagoland, and Street Time. He has also dabbled in narrative films including Brooklyn Babylon, Whiteboyz, and the iconic seminal film Slam, co-written by and starring Saul Williams. Marc's latest film looks Stockton, California's mayor Michael Tubbs, a progressive young democrat who was elected at 26. The film premieres on HBO on August 7, and then will be offered free for a limited time starting August 7th. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dan-mcpeake/message

Carlton Errington Grant (born 30 May 1969), better known as Spragga Benz, is a Jamaican dancehall deejay. He began his career around 1991. Once known to his friends as "Spaghetti" (tall and slim), but this was later shortened to Spragga. The Benz in his name comes from the sound system for which he used to work for, L.A. Benz, and it is through this that he found his way into the music industry at a Dubplate recording session with Buju Banton. The famed elder DJ was slated to do four tracks for L.A. Benz but only voiced two and suggested that Spragga do the other two. Since he was new to recording, he freestyled a couple of lines of what would then become, "Love Mi Gun", a popular tune.He soon became an in-demand performer for numerous producers, including Bobby Digital, and hits followed with "Could a Deal" (produced by Winston Riley) and "Girls Hooray" (Steely & Clevie). A series of well-received singles followed, many included on his debut album, Jack It Up (1994). This success led to a deal with Capitol Records, who issued his second album, Uncommonly Smooth, in 1995, featuring duets with Chevelle Franklyn ("A-1 Lover") and "Spanish Harlem" (with Ben E. King). The album didn't sell well enough for Capitol, who dropped him, after which he spent a few years releasing further singles in Jamaica, also collaborating with the likes of Wyclef Jean and KRS-One. In 1999, he recorded a 'clash' album with Beenie Man, Two Badd DJs, and had a number one Jamaican hit single with "She Nuh Ready Yet (Hype Up)", which was also included on his third album, Fully Loaded (2000). This album featured duets with Lady Saw (on "Backshot") and Foxy Brown (on "Too Stoosh"), and was co-produced by house music legend Todd Terry. In the same year, Benz made his film acting debut in Brooklyn Babylon, and the following year played a leading role in the gangster film Shottas.[1] 2002 saw the release of his fourth album, Thug Nature.In 2003, Benz recorded a number of duets, with the likes of Carly Simon, Kevin Lyttle and Shannon, with the aim of breaking into the US market. In the late 1990s, Benz founded the Stay In School program which provided help for needy students in his hometown of Franklin Town.[6]Carlton "Carlyle" Grant Jr., his 17-year-old son who had played a younger version of Benz's character in the film Shottas, was shot and killed by local police in Kingston, Jamaica, on 23 August 2008. Police say they stopped two men on a bicycle in the Kingston 8 area, and when they approached them, one of the men began firing at them. The police said they returned fire and the men fled. When they searched the area they found Grant Jr. suffering from gunshot wounds and in possession of a .45 semi-automatic pistol. Grant Jr. was rushed to hospital where he was pronounced dead.Following his son's death, Benz founded the Carlisle Foundation, with the aim of helping local youths.[2] In July 2007, Benz co-hosted the Urban Music Awards in New York with Foxy Brown.[3] Benz was nominated for three awards at the first Caribbean Urban Music Awards, held in Jamaica in April 2008.[4] On 31 August 2010 Spragga Benz released his sixth solo album Shotta Culture See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Writer, actor, A&R, sneaker addict and all-around amazing story-teller, Bonz Malone joins Take It Personal on our Prodigy tribute show. There are people in this world that talk about it and then there are those who live it. Bonz Malone does both. After 3+ decades of contributions, Bonz has been apart of some of the greatest hip-hop stories, movements and even movies. Whether it was his time penning acclaimed features in The Source, Vibe and Spin, appearing in the movies Whiteboyz, Brooklyn Babylon, Life, consulting for Juice or even winning the Grand Jury Prize at the Sundance Film Festival for his own movie Slam, Bonz has done more than most people. In this interview, he entertains, informs and shares some great stories about Wu-Tang, the time he lost the chance to sign Biggie over a friendly dice game, and of course, signing Mobb Deep to their first record deal.

Writer, actor, A&R, sneaker addict and all-around amazing story-teller, Bonz Malone joins Take It Personal on our Prodigy tribute show. There are people in this world that talk about it and then there are those who live it. Bonz Malone does both. After 3+ decades of contributions, Bonz has been apart of some of the greatest hip-hop stories, movements and even movies. Whether it was his time penning acclaimed features in The Source, Vibe and Spin, appearing in the movies Whiteboyz, Brooklyn Babylon, Life, consulting for Juice or even winning the Grand Jury Prize at the Sundance Film Festival for his own movie Slam, Bonz has done more than most people. In this interview, he entertains, informs and shares some great stories about Wu-Tang, the time he lost the chance to sign Biggie over a friendly dice game, and of course, signing Mobb Deep to their first record deal.

Darcy James Argue came to Penn State to perform Brooklyn Babylon, so I invited him on my morning show along with two of his collaborators. Here's the interview in its entirety. Does this mean The Jazz Session is coming back? Perhaps.

Darcy James Argue came to Penn State to perform Brooklyn Babylon, so I invited him on my morning show along with two of his collaborators. Here's the interview in its entirety. Does this mean The Jazz Session is coming back? Perhaps.

Darcy James Argue came to Penn State to perform Brooklyn Babylon, so I invited him on my morning show along with two of his collaborators. Here’s the interview in its entirety. Does this mean The Jazz Session is coming back? Perhaps.

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Composer, bandleader, and trumpeter John Dorhauer of Heisenberg Uncertainty Players talks about writing music for his big band, exploring form and styles in his composing, and balancing the life of a composer and performer. We also discuss "Brooklyn Babylon" by Darcy James Argue's Secret Society

Composer Darcy James Argue's latest work is a multimedia piece called Brooklyn Babylon. In this interview, he tells the amazing story of how he and visual artist Danijel Zezelj created the piece; goes behind the scenes of the composition and the technical aspects of producing such a large work; and also talks about a performance on March 9, 2012 at which his band Secret Society will play his works and the works of other composers. Learn more at secretsociety.typepad.com, see much more of Brooklyn Babylon at brooklynbabylon.com and follow Darcy on Twitter at @darcyjamesargue. NOTE: This interview is part of a new monthly collaboration with JazzDIY, the online journal for the 21st century jazz musician. Visit JazzDIY.com to see a video interview with Darcy James Argue in which he talks about the business of music.

Composer Darcy James Argue's latest work is a multimedia piece called Brooklyn Babylon. In this interview, he tells the amazing story of how he and visual artist Danijel Zezelj created the piece; goes behind the scenes of the composition and the technical aspects of producing such a large work; and also talks about a performance on March 9, 2012 at which his band Secret Society will play his works and the works of other composers. Learn more at secretsociety.typepad.com, see much more of Brooklyn Babylon at brooklynbabylon.com and follow Darcy on Twitter at @darcyjamesargue. NOTE: This interview is part of a new monthly collaboration with JazzDIY, the online journal for the 21st century jazz musician. Visit JazzDIY.com to see a video interview with Darcy James Argue in which he talks about the business of music.

Composer Darcy James Argue’s latest work is a multimedia piece called Brooklyn Babylon. In this...

He began his career around 1991. Once known to his friends as "Spaghetti" (tall and slim), but this was later shortened to Spragga. The Benz in his name comes from the sound system for which he used to work for, L.A. Benz, and it is through this that he found his way into the music industry at a Dubplate recording session with Buju Banton. The famed elder DJ was slated to do four tracks for L.A. Benz but only voiced two and suggested that Spragga do the other two. Since he was new to recording, he freestyled a couple of lines of what would then become, "Love Mi Gun", a popular tune. Hailing from Kingston Jamaica, Spragga Benz (born Carlton Grant) has been an icon of the local dancehall culture since the early 90's. He made his first appearance on the scene as an assistant DJ for Ricky Villa and the La Benz Sound System. It didn't take long before he had the chance to put some of his tunes on tracks like, "Love Mi Gun" and the lascivious "Jack It Up" which became instant underground classics. The re-release of the latter on a wider level, plus other tracks such as "Could A Deal" and "Girls Hooray" boosted his profile even further as Spragga Benz set out to become one of the hottest names within the dancehall scene of the decade. A subsequent deal with major label Capitol Records brought his sound outside Jamaica, and his music wasn't only opening up to brand new audiences, but also to brand new musical frontiers. Back in Jamaica, Spragga continues to release chart topping singles and collaborated with a host of talented local and international artists. Spragga set out to debut as an actor, becoming involved in influential productions such as, "Brooklyn Babylon" and gangster story, "Shottas". The film Shottas, co-starring Kymani Marley, Paul Campbell and Louie Rankin propelled Spragga's career to new heights. Spragga Benz has always been a philanthropist at heart. His humanitarian ways have been noted from the very beginning of his career when he started the "Stay In School" program back in the 90's, which provided help for needy students in his hometown. In honor of the untimely death of his first born son, Carlton "Carlyle" Grant, Jr., Spragga started a second organization, "The Carlyle Foundation", a program which currently provides scholarships and computers to excelling Jamaican students. FOLLOW SPRAGGA BENZ IN SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Spragga-Benz/128184770561609 Twitter: https://twitter.com/SPRAGGABENZ3 Apple Podcast (iTunes) link: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/reggae-lover/id1126663530?mt=2h Stitcher Radio link: http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/reggae-lover/the-reggae-lover-podast Google Play link: https://play.google.com/music/m/Ixihhi6rfw26zi6333hocwv6diq?t=Reggae_Lover TuneIn Radio link: https://tunein.com/radio/Reggae-Lover-p1033580/Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/reggae-lover/donationsWant to advertise on this podcast? Go to https://redcircle.com/brands and sign up.