Two Killed in Michigan College

Two people were shot and killed today at a community college in Michigan, in what cops believe was a murder suicide. A man and woman were found dead in a classroom. Investigators believe the man shot the woman but would not provide further information. The campus was on lockdown and will be closed for the [...]

Obama Fried Chicken

“Two thighs free with stimulus check” In Brooklyn and Manhattan 2 fast food chicken joints changed there names to “Obama Friend Chicken. Alot of folks are bitching saying the name change plays into old racial stereotypes. “Why name it that? Just because Obama is black, they’re going to put his name on a fried chicken [...]

Gwen Guthrie – Ain’t Nothin’ Goin’ On But The Rent

When you borrow lines from the 5th Beatle (Billy Preston), how can you go wrong? I love this song because it brings me back to when I was young, my moms would throw lil house parties and when she played this song she always kept it on blast. In tradition of great music, light a [...]

The Rise of MMA in Worcester

After a very entertaining meeting with the illustrious T.O.D. (Interview coming soon!), I learned about the MMA scene in Worcester and how it has been growing rapidly. I wanted to attend the bout but had prior obligations but T let me know the deal. Marquis Brown a good friend of his fought his first fight [...]

Worcester Hip Hop

You know me as Brother Menelik, but a while back I went by the MC name of “Av”. I was in a group called Da Leg with my brother T.O.D. and found some local success with pain along the way. Good people like Nytmare and Frank the Butcher tried to create a platform in Worcester [...]

Anotha Day UpThaWay Pt2 Hosted by Don Cannon & Dj InFamous

Cleveland’s own I.L. has teamed with Don Cannon and DJ Infamous to bring one of the freshest mixtapes for 2009.   Anotha Day UpThaWay Pt2 Hosted by Don Cannon & Dj InFamous Download for free here For more info check www.myspace.com/fo5musicgroup

Fried Chicken and the Blackman

I need a GE Range BOSS!  Even the most sophisticated of blacks could resist a plate of beautiful golden fried chicken. I think its something in our souls that makes us embrace the fried chicken with such delight, the way our mothers and grandmothers floured it up, seasoned it just right, and then fried it to perfection. [...]

Ol’ Dirty Bastard – Brooklyn Zoo

When I first started to pump Wu I was taken back by ODB. Ol  Dirty was unique and I didn’t understand the brilliance of the man. I can blame it on the fact I was young and thought Meth was the god MC (which he was back then circa 95) but I wont . As [...]

Frank Zappa – Why Does It Hurt When I Pee?

Joe’s Garage: Acts I, II & III is a 1979 rock opera by the legend himself Mr. Frank Zappa. The album is about a garage band youth’s journey through the music business. One song that always stood out to me was the classic “why does it hurt when I pee??” This song turns a simple [...]

Nectar Of The Gods

I always get the question “Menelik what get u in the mood to write??”. Well I cant front writing is my passion so im always scribbling somewhere, but usually a grape dutch and a special drink get me ready. This special drink is not that of the alcoholic nature, its simply a New England classic called [...]

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