Thursday, May 1, 2008

The Wørd: May 1, 2008


  • ^ Last year's May Day marches (here in L.A.) erupted into violence thanks to the LAPD (what's new)? If you're gonna go out and march today, stay safe...
  • ABC's Clinton/Obama debate a couple of weeks ago was a total farce. So some moms (yeah, seriously) got together and personally asked Obama some difficult ISSUE QUESTIONS. He obliged with responses on the ISSUES. (Need I stress ISSUES any more?) Read the full transcript here... [MOMocrats]
  • McCain had a convict on his Finance Committee. If that weren't enough, this guy (Ali Jawad) is also a HEZBOLLAH SUPPORTER!!! Talk about losing the Jewish vote. [Crooks & Liars]
  • Former DNC Chairman (ironically during the Clinton Administration) Joseph J. Andrew urges the Democratic party (and the Clintons) to stand behind Obama and quit the McCain-boasting bickering. Kudos. [The Huffington Post]
  • K-Salaam Interviews Dead Prez [The Rap Up]
  • MC Profile: K'Naan [The Couch Sessions]
  • RZA unveils the cover for his new album, Digi Snacks, set to be released on July 1st. [Pitchfork]
  • Common dumps Kanye's production on Invincible Summer and replaces him with The Neptunes. Ivan shudders. [SOHH]
  • Download [MP3]: 'Grand Return' by The Roots (not on the album) [Spine Magazine]
  • Download [MP3]: 'Broken Heart' by Pharoahe Monch [Spine Magazine]
  • Download [Mixtape/torrent file]: 'Ironman: Mixtape Soundtrack' by DJ Wats [Mixtape Torrent]
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