Our Own Private Bin Ladin & The Great Game (Must see Documentaries and Interviews)

President Obama has announced that Osama Bin Ladin has been killed just days after WikiLeaks released that "an al-Qaeda commander claims that a such a dirty bomb will apparently be detonated [in Europe] if Osama bin Laden is captured or assassinated." Over the years "the Bogeyman" has released many audio and video tapes that to some prove, he was alive, and others claim are fraudulant. Several experts and World Leaders a like have claimed he has been dead since 2002, whatever the truth, here are a selections of contentious videos (many several years old), that are extremely interesting, and thought provoking.


"OUR OWN PRIVATE BIN LADEN" is an insightful documentary film by Samira Goetschel about understanding the creation of the persona of Osama bin Laden as a phenomenon of the interplay between history, politics, global economics and the media..
http://www.ourownprivatebinladen.com
















Russian Bin Laden 'resurrects' to hold Moscow in awe
"Chechen warlord Doku Umarov is known as the Russian Bin Laden. Like ghosts, the two terrorists manifest their existence in cyberspace. It seems that Umarov has risen from the dead again. This time, he made his appearance in a phone call to Radio Liberty." - English Pravda


Benazir Bhutto: Bin Laden was Murdered 2007


The Saudi Bin Ladin Group
Osama Bin Ladin's father owns The Saudi Bin Ladin Group, with extremely close relations to the Saudi Royal Family and the Bush family, the yearly turn over of the Division is around USD 800 million. In the 1980's Osama Bin Ladin and his family was alledgedly involved in funding the Mujahideen and building tunnel complexes and roads.
Projects include Airports
High-Rise Buildings
Roads, Tunnels, Bridges
Mosques
Airports
High-Rise Buildings
Housing / Hotels
Roads, Tunnels, Bridges
Convention Centres, Shopping Malls
Hospitals, Universities
MEP Projects
and one of Islams holiest sites, the Haram Mosque in Makkah Mecca Saudi Arabia.

Invincible Dogons! ID Crew Stockwell Savannah Easter 2011 Wall

Invincible Dogon Characters by The Kool Skool's Shucks One ID/UZN

This Easter Shucks One, Wisher, Tizer, & Math of the Idiots Crew painted a production based on the a tribe of people called the Dogon from Mali, West Africa. The Dogon are believed to be of Egyptian decent and their astronomical lore goes back thousands of years to 3200 BC. was examined in Author Robert Temple in his fascinating book THE SIRIUS MYSTERY
For a brief article on The Dogon, the Nommos and Sirius B go here


Robert Temple on Coast To Coast AM The Dogon & the Sirius Mystery
Part 2
Part 3
Part 4


Before


Shucks One, Wisher, Tizer & Math ID "Invicible Dogons" Wall Easter 2011


African Queen by Tizer One ID


Wisher ID - "Expensive S**t"


Tizer ID £Shop Black fill detail


"Put a Zee on it!"


Math ID Character


There were a lot of people burning in The Stockwell Savannah!


Crome Represent


Love Pusher/Remember Jesus - Pushing The Love


"Agents Of Change" - Dondi, Basquiat & Ramellzee By System & Rough of Iconoclast


Demo UA - Giza Style


So hot tins popped!

Stockwell /Brixton Hall Of Fame Flickr Group

"The Fab 5" Documentary Basketball & Hip-Hop (Whole Film)

"The Fab 5" Documentary Basketball & Hip-Hop *Watch It Before It Is Deleted*


In the early 90's a legendary group of 5 Hood MVP's joined the University of Michigan team. They brought swagger and fresh attitude to Collage Basketball, it is a fascinating look at 5 young men defying adversity, Corporate Exploitation, Racism and never giving up. It features Chuck D, Ice Cube and many Basketball stars. Must see if your a BBall fan or not!

Originally spotted on http://www.deftronic.com

Akala, Lowkey, Saul Williams In Conversation & Akala - Yours and My Children' (Music Video)

Akala, Lowkey, Saul Williams In Conversation Video - Inspiration Season - SB.TV
"What's being rammed down out throats as Hip-Hop, is it challenging power? Or is it serving Power? When the US Government loves the same Rappers that you love, who's interests are those Rappers serving?" - Lowkey talking sense (as usual)

MC Merlin, Tippa Irie, Family and Friends of U.K. Reggae Legend Smiley Culture (R.I.P.) Press Conference (Video)

MC Merlin Cousin of Smiley Culture spoke to the Press and guests
Yesterday more than 200 people attended a press conference at Karibu Education Centre in Brixton, with family, supporters and Community members gave their feelings and more background information on the very strange alledged Suicide Death of Wealthy Reggae Star Smiley Culture in Police Custody. Another Meeting will be organized next Thursday also in Brixton, more details can be found on the excellent Transpontine blog, which is where we found the Press Conference video.



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Smiley Culture Legend of Saxon Sound Sadly Passes Away Today in Police Raid

Reggae Star Smiley Culture, Legend of Saxon Sound has sadly passed away today, during a police drugs raid on his home. The famous UK Reggae Toaster, originally a member of the Legendary Saxon Sound System, the London based Reggae Sound was famous as a nurturing ground for many of the UKs top early Reggae and Hip-Hop MCs and DJs. Smiley Culture had huge cross over hits with Cockney Translation and Police Officer, both songs dealt with identity, Racism, Police Brutality, and also highlighted the difficulties of the Black Community, in 1980's Thatcher's Britain. Smiley Culture, along with Tippa Irie, Maxi Priest and several other successful UK based Reggae Stars, helped promote modern Caribbean Diaspora culture to the UK, and spread the music to a wider audience. Smiley Culture was also the cousin of MC Merlin, an early UK Recording Hip-Hop MC.


Smiley Culture - Cockney Translation


"We ball out Yow!


While Cockney say OI!"


MC Merlin cousin of Smiley Culture - Born Free


Papa Levi famous UK Saxon DJ


Saxon vs Coxsone — Soundsystem History Live on The Legendary Genesis Radio - Home Of Conscious Music in The UK!

Saxon vs Coxsone — Soundsystem History PART 2

Saxon v Coxsone — Soundsystem History PART 3

Thanks to Wisher Don for the heads up!

Pharoahe Monch "Clap (one day)" Extended Music Video

Clap off!

Pharoahe Monch premieres his first visual from W.A.R. (We Are Rengades) out March 22nd. A 10-minute short film, Pharoahe Monch evokes raw emotions as he brings viewers on a journey of a police raid gone dramatically wrong.

"Clap (one day)" is directed by Terence Nance. Original score by Lion's Share Music Group. Starring Gbenga Akinnagbe (The Wire), Kim Howard & Josiah Small. Fans who buy Pharoahe Monch's W.A.R. album from iTunes will receive the short-film with purchase. Pre-Order at iTunes today:http://bit.ly/hO5DHo

The Kool Skool Salutes: International Women's Day Today!

Bgirl Crew Toofly

Details on the many International events celebrating International Women's Day can be found here


Below are some of the global United Nation themes used for International Women's Day to date:
- 2011: Equal access to education, training and science and technology: Pathway to decent work for women
- 2010: Equal rights, equal opportunities: Progress for all
- 2009: Women and men united to end violence against women and girls
- 2008: Investing in Women and Girls
- 2007: Ending Impunity for Violence against Women and Girls
- 2006: Women in decision-making
- 2005: Gender Equality Beyond 2005: Building a More Secure Future
- 2004: Women and HIV/AIDS
- 2003: Gender Equality and the Millennium Development Goals
- 2002: Afghan Women Today: Realities and Opportunities
- 2001: Women and Peace: Women Managing Conflicts
- 2000: Women Uniting for Peace
- 1999: World Free of Violence against Women
- 1998: Women and Human Rights
- 1997: Women at the Peace Table
- 1996: Celebrating the Past, Planning for the Future
- 1975: First IWD celebrated by the United Nations

Don't forget: The Kool Skool Radio Show Hip-Hop Legends Special: "Ladies 1st!" Rare Cookie Crew's Suzie Q Interview!

Christine Eye-guilera, Metropolis, Bicentennial Man & "Sex Slave Robots" discussed at eyeamthateyeam.blogspot.com

Christine Aguilera - B-Eye-onic
Christine Eye-guilera, Metropolis, Bicentennial Man & "Sex Slave Robots" discussed at eyeamthateyeam.blogspot.com
HERE

New Pharoahe Monch (feat. Styles P & Phonte) - Black Hand Side (Listen This!)

New Pharoahe Monch (feat. Styles P & Phonte) - Black Hand Side

Calling All Hip-Hoppers! Please Donate Art Materials, B-Boy Breaks CDs, DVDs, Hip-Hop & Knowledge Books To Breakdance Project Uganda!!!

Breakdance Project Uganda - Poitive Hip-Hop Culture in action

Breakdance Project Uganda is a Ugandan based project which uses breakdance (and other elements of hiphop) for positive social change. It was started up in February 2006. The project has since been giving free classes in Kampala at Sharing Youth Centre in Nsambya every Monday and Wednesday from 5pm-8.30pm. Classes are free of charge for everyone.

Bouncing Cats Trailer from Bouncing Cats on Vimeo.

Bouncing Cats is the inspiring story of one man's attempt to create a better life for the children of Uganda using the unlikely tool of hip-hop with a focus on b-boy culture and breakdance. The film features narration by Common and interviews with Will.I.Am, and K'Naan.


Breakdance Project Uganda
The project has also done workshops and classes with H.E.A.L.S. in Gulu, FDNC (Foundation for Development of Needy Communities) in Mbale, MS Uganda, DSW, Naguru Remand Home (juvenile prison), Kinship Orphanage in Gganda, street & ghetto children, different local & international schools in Kampala etc…

Breakdance Project Uganda from Jon Smith on Vimeo.

The aims of this project are to empower and positively inspire the youth and children through breakdance plus other elements of hiphop by:

-bridging the gap between Northern Uganda & the other regions of Uganda.
-bridging the gap between the advantaged & disadvantaged.
-bridging the gap between illiterates & literates.
-resolving tribal, religious & racial conflicts.
-building people's self-esteem.
-promoting interaction between local & international dancers
-creating employment for people who want to dance as a career, but can't afford to pay for dance classes.

Now what can you do? Please Please Donate any decent Art Materials, B-Boy Breaks CDs, DVDs, Hip-Hop & Knowledge Books To Breakdance Project Uganda. For the address and any other details please get in touch with Dave Vets: graffitidave@gmail.com or bpu.getinvolved@yahoo.com

Contact Abramz Tekya (founder and director) for more information about the project or booking the dancers for workshops and shows. Tel: (+256) 0712-816617
Email: breakdanceuganda@yahoo.com or tekyabra@yahoo.com

www.myspace.com/breakdanceprojectuganda
www.youtube.com/abramzt

Crips And Bloods: Made In America Documantary By Stacey Peralta

"I remember interviewing Skeeter Rabbit (R.I.P.) from The Electric Boogaloos, he was a very wise and cool guy. He was the first person that really explained the rise of the Crip and Blood dynamic to me. He said that after the Black Community Leadership fell apart through Government actions, Drugs and infighting, the space left was filled by Gangs populated by the Children of the Revolutionary movement. He also talked about the Southern Rascism that followed the Black Diaspora from the South. I was amazed, because I had never heard that side of the story, and it really makes you think about it in a different angle. The quote from the O.G. Blood member in the film, that many people in L.A. are living in "suspended animation", has a whole other meaning.

Unless you spend any time in L.A., or the Southern West Coast in general, it is really hard to understand how intrenched the Gang situation is, and that includes Gangs of all races. Crips And Bloods: Made In America is an excellent look at that situation by Stacey Peralta of Skateboard Company Powell Peralta." - Shucks One

The Kool Skool have previously looked at Gang Imagery in Hip-Hop culture.
All In The Chain Gang - Corporate Rap, Sports Giants, the Virtual University of Crime and Gang Franchising - Part 1 here.


From STACY PERALTA the director of DOGTOWN & Z BOYS and RIDING GIANTS
Narrated by Academy Award winner FOREST WHITAKER


Crips And Bloods: Made In America a Documentary Breaking Down The Social Economic Background of The Gang Situation in L.A. By Stacey Peralta

Crips And Bloods: Made In America 1/4
Crips And Bloods: Made In America 2/4
Crips And Bloods: Made In America 3/4
Crips And Bloods: Made In America 4/4

The Universal Zulu Nation UK Present A Documentary Film Screening & Live Music Event For HIP-HOP History Month Wed. 24/11/10 2010

Flyer designed by Shucks One ID/UZN

MEE & The Village Productions Intl. in association with ZULU NATION UK present for HIP HOP History Month 2010: FILM & CABARET ON THE BROADWAY

The night will showcase Exclusive Preview screenings of Films past, present and forthcoming, including some must see documentaries and shorts. The film will also feature Question & Answer sessions by the Directors of:

Beat This! "A Hip Hop History" the Legendary New-York Hip-Hop film by Dick Fontaine

Stay Sailing - "The Future of Pirate Radio" a new Documentary discovering the world of Pirate Radio in the UK by Furious (Itch FM/Wilderness Pictures

Out 4 Fame a new UK Graffiti Documentary by cansproductions.com

Stay Sailing "The Future of Pirate Radio"
Trailer from never before seen film about the future of pirate radio in the UK in the digital age. The film will be screened by Furious (Itch FM/Wilderness Pictures) on the night.

Featuring live performances with:

Iron Braydz

HKB Finn (from Legendary UK Hip-Hop group Katch22)

Natural Eloquence Trailer from HKB FiNN on Vimeo.

UNIVERSAL ZULU NATION (UK Chapter)
*Peace - Love - Unity & Havin' Fun*
*Knowledge - Wisdom - Understanding*
*Freedom - Justice - Equality*

NOVEMBER IS HIP HOP HISTORY MONTH

November is Hip Hop History Month. The official birthday of Hip Hop is November 12th 1974. The official birthday of the Universal Zulu Nation is November 12th 1973 and there will be international events celebrating 36 years of Hip Hop and 37 years of the Universal Zulu Nation founded by the Godfather of Hip Hop Afrika Bambaataa.



To contribute The Universal ZULU NATION UK Chapter will be presenting courtesy of MEE & The Village Productions Intl. the monthly film showcase event: FILM & CABARET ON THE BROADWAY.


On Wednesday 24th November 2010 at The Heritage Inn, 301 Cricklewood Broadway. NW2 6PG. Map here
Doors open at 7.30pm SHARP!
Early bird tickets £7 and then £10 after 8.30pm on the night.

This event will celebrate the 5 elements of Hip Hop: DJing; MCing; B-Boying (Breakdancing); Graffiti Art; and KNOWLEDGE.
The night will be hosted by the lovely Lady Paulette (MEE & The Village Prod Intl) and Zulu Nation Rap Show radio DJ’s TJ Chill and Zulu King Echo


Lady Paulette (MEE & The Village Prod Intl)

The night will include poetry, film and music performances from Lady Paulette (MEE & The Village Prod Intl), Iron Braydz, Phrenzy, Furious (Itch FM/Wilderness Pictures), Cans Productions, HKB Finn (Katch22) and more.

There will also be special contributions from Zulu Nation member’s Jda Kut, Shucks One The Idiot; Sifu Zhi Boa Aleem (Shaka Zulu); TJ Chill and very special guest!


Iron Braydz - Golden Legacy

For further details contact: Paulette Harris-German Mobile: +44(0)7958 288 438 Email:Mee_villageproductions@yahoo.co.uk

This is a positive Universal Zulu Nation Community building event. come and support!
www.zulunation.co.uk


Zulu Family Unity! Sensei.fm, Invincible Armour, Imperial Steps & Iron Braydz building!
Check out how the recent Universal Zulu Nation/Sensei.fm event at The Social went click here

Iron Braydz on youtube
Iron Braydz on www.reverbnation.com
HKB Finn.com
LIN-TON BUDDHIST ASSOCIATION for P.E.A.C.E.
Wilderness Pictures
cansproductions.com

Sensei.fm


This is also supported by Sensei.fm

Each One Teach KRS ONE & Grand Puba Maxwell!!!!

Help manifest the change you wish to see


Original Gods outside Mecca school Harlem USA

KRS-One & DJ Premier ft. Grand Puba - 5%
Found on the excellent Pure Hip-Hop Blog


Doug E. Fresh and his sons, passing the torch in a real Cypher


Kurious Jorge - "Wake Up"


"Hip-Hop was created by the youth for the youth." - Although we are not a fans of S.B., Nelly is kicking some knowledge here. (Who'd have thought it?)

"Only Slaves Dream" - Swagger Rap Is Dead Part 2

Swagger Rap Is Dead Part 1






"Now Hip-Hop's babies are all grown men, it's like we all sell crack, and we all got Skengs, but what I defend ain't nothin' like that." - Mr. Ti2bs

RUBBLE KINGS: NEW YORK CITY STREET GANGS AND THE MUSIC THAT BROUGHT THEM TOGETHER

Puerto Rock Power!

Shan Nicholson, Kool Skool Family and director of Downtown Calling, is just putting the finishing touches on his new documentary on New York City gangs called Rubble Kings.

RUBBLE KINGS TRAILER from shan nicholson on Vimeo.

"From 1968 to 1975, gangs ruled New York City. Beyond the idealistic hopes of the civil rightsnmovement lay a unfocused rage. Neither law enforcement nor social agency could end the escalating bloodshed. Peace came only through the most unlikely and courageous of events that would change the world for generations to come by giving birth to hip-hop culture."

EL-P -"Time Won't Tell" from shan nicholson on Vimeo.

He also directed El-P's new video project -"Time Won't Tell"

http://shannicholson.com
Shan Nicholson on Vimeo

29/8/10 RED, GOLD & GOING GREEN: Green issues from an African Perspective - U.S. Conscious Hip-Hop Grop Dead Prez Lecture

US Political Hip-Hop Legends Dead Prez give a unique lecture

RED, GOLD & GOING GREEN: Green issues from an African Perspective

Sunday 29th August

Location: 22 Willington Road, Stockwell, SW9 9NB

Followed by Q&A session and live music

Hosted by: KMT

6pm till 11pm
£5 entry (under 16s free if accompanied by an adult)

For tickets contact: 020-8648-4700 / kmt.nu.ncs@gmail.com

Sat 31/7/10 - THE MIGHTY UNIVERSAL ZULU NATION & SENSEI.FM Present: ZULU NATION JAM

THE MIGHTY UNIVERSAL ZULU NATION & SENSEI.FM Present:
ZULU NATION JAM

Sat 31/7/10 - 7pm - Late
@ The Social
5 Little Great Portland St (Oxford Circus Tube)

Free before 9pm, £5 after.

Performances by:
KASHMERE
IRON BRAYDZ
INVINCIBLE ARMOUR - WIRELESS, IRONFINGAZ, DOWNLOW, DIZAR, J’DA KUT
THE IMPERIAL STEPS - INTERNATIONAL B BOY CREW

DJs:
PENFOLD
DEF K
FINGERS
SHUCKS ONE

Hosted by:
TJ CHILL

Leading the light in the effort to defend and define Hiphop culture, Sensei.FM are teaming up with Zulu Nation to bring you an off the hook jam. Representing all Hiphop elements: B Boying, DJing, MCing, Graffiti & Knowledge in a night of unforgettable Hiphop realness.

Kashmere - Kashmere’s influences range from David Brubeck to M.F. Doom and are not confined to one genre or style. Kashmere’s latest offering is the incredible ‘Raiders Of The Lost Archives’ released on Jehst’s YNR Productions imprint.

Ironbraydz – Out there to stake his claim in the Hip Hop Community. Hailed as on of the UK's foremost MCs & Producers (IronChrome pro.) He's supported the likes of IMMORTAL TECHNIQUE, WU TANG CLAN & the legendary Public Enemy.

Invincible Armour - This scratch crew consisting of DJ Ironfingaz, Dizar, Downlow, j'da-kut and Beatboxer Wireless are set to showcase a routine of turntabalistic undertakings.


Fingers - legendary UK Hip-Hop DJ & Producer Karl Gibson AKA DJ Fingers of the Sindecut.

Penfold – Known as the lady killer, Mista Penfold is well known for his highly popular show on ITCH FM, as well as rocking parties and making a crowed want to do nothing else but move.

Def K – Solid member of the legendary & groundbreaking rap group - The Demon Boyz. He is also well known for brutalising DJs in the DMC mixing championships!

DJ Shucks One (of The Kool Skool) - Representing the Universal Zulu Nation, ID Crew, SDM Sensei.fm and many of the elements. He promotes positive Hip-Hop culture, as a Journalist, Youth Worker, Film Maker, DJ, Graffiti Writer/Documenter and illustrator.

TJ Chill - Zulu Nation party rocker and original host of the ZULU NATION RAP SHOW (Sensei FM/Itch FM/Life FM/BANG Radio). He was on stage with Afrika Bambaataa and The Soulsonic Force at the Wireless Festival in Hyde Park.

Knowledge Stall – There will be a stall on the night where you can obtain free knowledge pamphlets, purchase art, Zulu merchandise and Sensei.FM merchandise.

This event is proudly sponsored by:
THTC - http://www.thtc.co.uk
Eastpak - http://www.eastpak.com
The Guestlist Network - http://www.guestlist.net/

For more information, photos, interviews, please contact:
SENSEI.FM
Jda Kut 0777 9298 077 jdakut@sensei.fm

DJ Muggs Vs. Ill Bill - "Cult Assassin" Official Trailer

Ill Bill and DJ Muggs
Found here with more details on the excellent Purehip-hop.blogspot.com

Gangstarr vs. THX 1138

THX 1138 Original Film Poster


"What's wrong?"


THX 1138 - Trailer


Gangstarr - You Know My Steez


THX 1138 - Directors Cut
"A Love Story Filmed on Location in the 21st Century"
George Lucas's first film similar to A Brave New World by Aldous Huxley more info here

THX 1138 forum