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Rock the Vote Throws Concert in DC Marking 25th Anniversary

By: Vance BrinkleyCategory: Features

A venue named the “Black Cat” sits between a corner full of bars and restaurants in the Northwest DC. The quaint, but well-regarded outlet is normally a breeding ground for local acts in music, comedy and performing arts, however, it was a host to Hip Hop pioneers last Thursday. These legendary artists may have had sold out shows 25 years ago, but this concert was far more intimate than many would expect if their names showed up in a conversation. The Black Cat was the host for Rock the Vote, a show based on the organization with a purpose of informing the audience about the impact of voting, using pop culture’s most prolific icons to promote the right to do it. The first Rock the Vote PSA aired on October 22nd, 1990 featuring Madonna as its inaugural music figure. Since then, Rock the Vote expanded  into a nationwide movement to push youth to the polls. Alongside Madonna, several figures in Hip Hop and R&B have worked with the organization, including Snoop Dogg, J. Cole, and John Legend, along with the rappers that performed at the concert. The concert featured a blend of rappers from Hip Hop’s Golden age to the present including 2 Live Crew, DMC from legendary rap group Run DMC, and local up-and-coming rapper Lightshow. Although the acts were very different from one another in regards to sound and music, they all kept the crowd interested through each 30-45 minute set. Legendary Miami rap group, 2 Live crew, started the show off with their classic booty music. With a three-woman dance ensemble, Fresh Kid Ice and Brother Marquis performed classic songs like “Hoochie Mama” and “Me So Horny.” Their performance reminded many why the group’s music was controversial in the 80’s, but it didn’t stop the crowd from singing along and enjoying the catalogue. Following the 2 Live Crew’s performance was Lightshow. The local DC rapper was the youngest performer on the show’s lineup, adding new sounds to balance out the old school music. Along with a small crew behind him, Lightshow brought the trap element very fluent in DC’s music culture. DMC, one half of pioneer group Run DMC, closed out “Rock the Vote” by performing a plethora a classic hits like “King of Rock,”Peter Piper” and “It’s Tricky.” Rev Run may have not been in the building that night, but DMC kept the crowd energized the entire set. Although Rock The Vote flourished with its performances, the whole point was to inform the concert-goers the importance of voting, especially since the electoral race for president candidate is going presently. Before the show began, John Sykes, Co-founder of MTV and iHeartRadio, announced that more Rock the Vote PSAs will air in the next month. Check out some photos of the performance below.  

Uncle Luke Donating Thousands of Condoms to Miami Urban Youth

By: Jake CratesCategory: MOBILE

(AllHipHop News) In his heyday, Uncle Luke was the ringleader of 2 Live Crew, one of Hip-Hop’s most raunchy and notoriously sexual groups to ever hit the stage. Luke and 2 Live’s music was so raucous, that the Supreme Court almost took the Miami group’s booty shaking music to trial in one of America’s most important court rulings surrounding our freedom of speech and the censorship of music deemed obscene by some in the public. Despite his explicit past, today Uncle Luke is a community activist and outspoken member for urban communities in Miami and Dade County, also writing a column for the Miami Herald called, “Luke’s Gospel.” AllHipHop has learned that Luke is continuing in his role of community activism by signing an endorsement deal with b Condoms in an effort to support safe sex in underserved communities. “I am very excited to partner with b condoms to advocate safe sex,” Uncle Luke said. “Teen pregnancy and STDs are mostly impacting African-Americans and Latinos and I want to help make a difference.  It’s time for everyone to go Platinum.” In teaming up with Luke, b condoms seeks to counteract the disproportionate impact that teen pregnancy, HIV/AIDS and other sexually transmitted infections are having on underserved communities. As part of the effort, Uncle Luke will donate 5,000 Platinum XL b condoms to Miami, FL area non-profit organizations this summer. Luke will also donate 1,000 Platinum XL b condoms through “Let the Runway Meet the Cause” to Empower U during the Florida Fashion Designers Expo Florida fashion week in Miami, FL. “b condoms is excited to partner with Mr. Campbell on this effort to promote safe sex in underserved communities,” Reginald Thornton, Director of Marketing for b condoms explained. “Mr. Campbell is an iconic figure for his contributions to music, sports and at-risk youth and we believe this partnership provides a unique opportunity to extend his impact to community health.” For more information about b condoms, go to www.bcondoms.com.

Uncle Luke Featured on HBO’s Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel

By: Jake CratesCategory: MOBILE

(AllHipHop News) Legendary Miami rapper and community activist Luther “Uncle Luke” Campbell will be featured on HBO’s “Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel.” The season premiere of the award-winning series examines how Uncle Luke has used his notoriety as a member of the rap group 2 Live Crew to better his community of Liberty City through youth football programs. After a highly publicized battle with the Supreme Court over what was perceived by much of the 1990’s media as raunchy or obscene music, Uncle Luke and 2 Live Crew won their case, which thrust them into mainstream stardom and popularity. “Don’t miss this tale of an outrageous rapper turned role model,” the narrative says. HBO will air the season premiere episode January 22, 2013 @ 10PM ET/PT. Check below for the video preview: HBO Inside Real Sports #190