Rage Is Back - The Book and Soundtrack

Mixtape dj and producer J.Period released a soundtrack to go with the novel The Rage Is Back, written by Adam Mansbach. Featuring exclusive new tracks from Common and Talib Kweli produced by J.PERIOD, freestyles from Black Thought (Read more at: Okayplayer.com ), The Kid Daytona, Blu, Homeboy Sandman, Shad and more! With audio book narration by: GZA & Danny Hoch.
 
I was immediately drawn to the cover, which reminded me of one my college design projects on the graffiti artist Dondi. 

 Listen to the mix of old and new rap from the soundtrack on soundcloud

They Die By Dawn - Black Cowboy Movie

I came across this poster for the upcoming western They Die By Dawn, featuring an all Black cast including actors Micheal K. Williams, Isaiah Washington, Bookem Woodbine, Clifton Powell (who is in every Black movie!)and r&b singer Erykah Badu, and many others.

 Micheal K. Williams interviews

Official Trailer


The title track by Jeymes Samuel AKA The Bullitts (ft. Yasiin Bey, Jay Electronica & Lucy Liu)
https://soundcloud.com/thebullitts/theydiebydawn

Read more at okayplayer.com

Inspiration - Grace Jones Shoot

Fashionista.com featured a Grace Jones inspired shoot from Galore magazine.

"Shot by Elias Tahan and styled by Kyle Edward, the shoot features model Jodie Smith ie Grace Jones incarnate in looks inspired by some of the singer’s most iconic outfits and poses."

 

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