Hip Hop Industry Spotlight: John Jigg$ interview
Hip Hop artist John Jigg$ on Blaxploitation films and inspiration.
Interview by Israel Vasquetelle
Insomniac Magazine previously told you about amazing lyricist John Jigg$'s new album collaboration entitled, "Twin Cannons" with Swedish production phenom K-Sluggah. This powerhouse release features authentic Hip Hop...
Interview with director Yolande Geralds
WORDS BY KHALID STRICKLAND a.k.a. BLACK PACINO
Although they come standard with every album release, all music videos are not created equal. Many are cranked out with soulless, re-hashed ideas scooped from a can. Other videos, like those...
Kendo and the Almost Famous… new single “Rock Harder” featuring the legendary DMC
Chuck D's label SlamJamz delivers a new video for their artist Kendo and the Almost Famous. The track features a cameo from the King of Rock and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee, Mr. Darryl McDaniels aka DMC.
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Melly-Mel & Tone Spliff “Get It Right” video
Melly-Mel exudes positive momentum on this Michael Blacks directed piece. The talented lyricists weaves potent prose over a piano laded jazzy soundscape by Tone Spliff. Be sure to "Get It Right" and elevate your mind state with this uplifting...
V8 in “Dukakis Debachery” • Official Video
What can I say about VEight that hasn't been said already. This gifted individual is from another dimension. Check out this enigmatic vid:
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FT Street Smartz drops “91 Pat Ewing” video f/ Agallah The Don
FT Street Smartz and Agallah The Don sling supreme slang on this epic anthem celebrating Big Apple legacy. The lyrical mastery from these two bar titans and undeniably knocking audio dynamics supplied by Nickle Plated dominate your screen and...
New Distribution Avenues for Indie Filmmakers
There’s an interesting article in The New York Times about the film industry, and how the need for new distribution channels is imperative, specifically for indie filmmakers. They discuss how the creators of a movie called One Too...
Street Credentials gets great feedback at the Florida Music Festival
Insomniac's DVD release "Hip Hop Street Credentials" gets great feedback at FMF 2006. There was standing room only at the screening held at the DMAC (Downtown Media Arts Center). After the screening Iz-Real answered questions about the film and...
Charlie Murphy interview parts 3 and 4
In this segment Charlie Murphy discusses what it takes to be a successful comedian. He also compares achieving success in comedy to what it takes to be a successful rapper.
In part 4, Charlie Murphy explains that producers of...