May 2, 2008

Jay-Z Drops DefJam For Live Nation

I like Jay-Z, he got a Harlem state of mind
Following in the wake of similarly mammoth pacts with Madonna and U2, raps hottest star signs a $150 million deal for touring, recording and merch.
Brooklyn-born rapper Jay-Z has finally closed a $150 million deal with concert promoter Live Nation that will finance his own entertainment venture and [...]

May 2, 2008

Orsen Welles History In Harlem

FTP all-black production of MacBeth in 1936
We thought this was an interesting article, in passing they mention Orsen Welles 1936 production of MacBeth in Harlem. It’s starts with a little history:
“…The Roosevelt administration…designed government programs that selected African Americans and other people of color for training and jobs….

May 2, 2008

Rock’s Partner With Harlem Hospital

New partnerships created with Harlem Hospital and New York City Department of Education strengthens campaign and extends reach…

May 2, 2008

Fader TV With Teyana Taylor

After meeting her for our FADER 51 Gen F, we have decided that all people should be as fun and cool as Harlemite Teyana Taylor: