Ginger Jackson: Ghetto Bourgeois

May 30, 2005

Intro’s, in this case “Gintro” featuring The Poetess, usually set the tone for the album. Ginger Jackson, a seemingly well rounded vocalist, explains to the listener how she will present them with various flavors. Unfortunately, Jackson fails in almost all of her attempts. Her voice sounds almost childlike and sweet when you hear her speak. [...]

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VERBALISMS Magazine

May 10, 2005

The Y-Chromosome Issue June 2005 Item #: 002 Price: Sold Out The Women’s History Month Special Edition March 2005 Featuring content revolving around women in hip-hop. Interviews with and artwork by hip-hop’s female culture drivers including Flo Brown, Siloette, Ladybug Mecca, Jehmu Greene, Kandia Crazy Horse, Psalm One, Zenobia Simmons, Harriet’s Alter Ego, Estelle, Shystie [...]

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The Universal Vibe of Electric Fashionistas

May 7, 2005

CHICKS DIG: Cloud 7 Clothing Item: Clothing for Men & Women Bright colors and cultures fuse to create what the Egyptian and Japanese owners of this clothing line call a “universal vibe.” Indeed, many of their pieces are optimistic and confident, reflecting the way any laid-back cool cat faces the world. Comfortable t-shirts, sweats and [...]

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Creative Passion Comes to Life

April 28, 2005

This was my first live collaboration; uniquely wild. Music, my poetry and Kiki Valdes painting LIVE! I couldn’t focus – I just wanted to watch Kiki. In his wife beater tee with denim shorts, his athletic body leaned and weaved as he adjusted his glasses, like a mad scientist, while creating a masterpiece, under the [...]

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VERBALISMS Magazine Seeks Editorial Assistant

April 12, 2005

VERBALISMS Magazine is seeking an Editorial Assistant. This position is responsible for fact checking, copyediting, writing news articles, article research and administrative support. The selected candidate will work closely with all levels of our editorial team to prepare quality content. Qualifications The ideal candidate will display above-average Microsoft Word skills, be Internet savvy and display [...]

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A Fantastic Trip with Ladybug Mecca

April 2, 2005

What’s up with Digable Planets? We’re doing some dates in the United Kingdom and Australia. We’ll be doing our Digable songs and also our solo stuff. It’s a reunion tour and it’s the beginning of this album. It’s the beginning of reconnecting. We’re going to start working on our new album on the road. What [...]

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VERBALISMS Magazine Hits Stores and Newsstands

March 24, 2005

VERBALISMS Magazine, a glossy new print publication about women in hip-hop music and culture, has hit newsstands around the globe. VERBALISMS has already established itself as a key representative of the female hip-hop population through its online portal VERBALISMS.com. The magazine announced in October 2004 that it would raise its profile by shifting into the [...]

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REDEFINED 14: Women’s History Month Special Edition

March 24, 2005

VERBALISMS REDEFINED 14: Women’s History Month Special Edition VERBALISMS – now available in PRINT! With progress comes elevation and VERBALISMS has elevated to become the first print magazine about women in hip-hop. Get your copy now! CANVAS: Siloette “Graffiti is very personal to me." Siloette, a painter and illustrator whose character style reflects soft, feminine [...]

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Positive Beats Transcend in Chicago

March 9, 2005

The first show in the Positive Beats series was headlined by Okayplayer recording artist Jean Grae, with local artists Psalm One, Diverse and Abstract Giants. It was a substantial crowd for a cold weeknight in Chicago. Local hip-hop queen Psalm One was the opening act. She engaged the crowd and got it moving, while praising [...]

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In the Shadows of LA

March 9, 2005

Since the beginning of hiphop, there has always been a female presence in graffiti including Barbara, Eva and Charmin. Thanks to Lady Pink, women in the element were brought to the forefront in the ʻ80s. Now, in 2005, there is a slow-burning torch growing into a fierce fire within the circle of writers. Siloette, a [...]

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