Sade Rejects Jay-Z Collaboration? (via AHungryNation.com)

Jay-Z may be one of the biggest names in rap but it seems it will take a little more to get a collab with music legend Sade. She explains in a recent interview with the Los Angeles Times that many MC's have approached her to work on projects but she has politely declined.

She explains to Nelson George, “I’m too scared. They’ll find me out. It’s like The Wizard of Oz. They’ll find out there’s nothing there. As for collaborations, I’m collaborating with the band and do what we do. I see myself as a member of this band who does these songs that we write.”

Thats what you call diva power...

My favorite post of the week from AHungryNation.com..

Well since I'm all about supporting my people and reinforcing a strong infrastructure, I'm going to post one post a week from my brother Hungry's blog.  His blog is named 'A Hungry Nation', and I must admit it's very dope.  His differs from your most mainstream blogs by showcasing issues and music that you won't readily hear elsewhere.  Exclusivity is the best word to use here.  So, b/c he's got me hooked now and reading on the daily, I'm gonna show him some love and more promotion by introducing him regularly to MY audience.  So.. here I go off to http://ahungrynation.com to find my fav for the day.  Expect my fave, not this but every week.  I'll just post my favorite one though.  You've got to go and check out the rest for yourself.  Join the community on the site and stay up to date with the latest.

Aight ya'll peace...
-S.C.

Interview w/ J.U.S.T.I.C.E. League

Last night, I had the opportunity to meet with the J.U.S.T.I.C.E. League (Erik "Rook" Ortiz, Kevin "Colione" Crowe, Kenny "Barto" Bartolomei) and interview them for an upcoming visual series, that I'll name in the near future.  As my host, Morgan London, proceeded with the questions; I could tell that my suspicions were being confirmed.  These brothers were not only knowledgeable concerning their craft, but humble in their success and completely down to earth.  They've grown into the idea of being geniuses at making great music, but still haven't forgotten that they walk on the same ground as the lesser recognized... even though they've won Grammy and Billboard Awards.

Here's the link to their Wikipedia page, in case you're not familiar with their work.  Get familiar.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/J.U.S.T.I.C.E._League

The interview went well and I'm looking forward to doing more work with these guys.  Your network is your net worth.  If you don't know, now you know.  Beyotch.

Signing off,
-S.C.