COPYRIGHT CRIMINALS examines the creative and commercial value of musical sampling, including the related debates over artistic expression, copyright law and money. Independent Lens
Debuting tonight on PBS TV’s Independent Lens will be a documentary many around the interweb have been waiting to see. Is sampling a crime? Can anyone really own a sound? I would say no but the film delves into the concept from both perspectives and in fair and honest way.
Copyright Criminals will feature interviews with DJ Q Bert, Mix Master Mike, Pete Rock, Chuck D, George Clinton and the original funky drummer himself Clyde Stubblefield.
For your local listings check HERE and see the trailer below.
Also look into the book Pirate’s Dillema by Matt Mason it touches upon this issue in broader context.
“There are some things money can’t buy, don’t let higher education be one of them.”
Most of us here at EastofLA are students or have been students at one of the University of California campuses. Even though some of us have graduated and moved on in our lives, we still believe in equal opportunity. Not only does the University of California’s recent 32% fee hike threaten the institution of higher education but also limits the opportunities of many underprivileged people. Last time I checked, education was not a privilege but it was a RIGHT. Rise up and fight for what’s ours!
Stand in solidarity with the University of California students!
Big ups to the folks at UC San Diego for putting this video together.
Nothing lasts forever and all things must come to an end. Those two cliches exemplify the truth of this world. In that vain down in San Diego tonight will be the final “Soul Sauce”. All lovers of good music and good times should make it out there and enjoy the “Sauce” one last time before it’s gone.
Noel Gallagher has quit Oasis yet again. Here’s his personal statement from their website:
A STATEMENT FROM NOEL
28 August 2009
“It’s with some sadness and great relief to tell you that I quit Oasis tonight. People will write and say what they like, but I simply could not go on working with Liam a day longer.
“Apologies to all the people who bought tickets for the shows in Paris, Konstanz and Milan.”
“Where is My Vote” is a project dedicated to the political failures of the Iranian government and the progressive movement by the people of Iran. The project was done by “The Are” of NY. Here is a note on how the project came about.
Thank you! I started this project a while back but got side tracked with other projects. After I returned from NY a few months ago, it was one of the things I wanted to finish. After the Iran election went down and I saw the press and protest, I thought not only did I want to do this project but that it HAD to be done. - Are via FWJM
Tracklist:
1. Intro
2. Protest
3. The March
4. Love
5. The Night
6. Let’s Go
7. Closer
8. What You Don’t See On TV
9. Rooftops
10. Green
11. Protest 2
12. One Thing Remains
13. IRAN
New Muslim Cool is documentary about Hamza Abdul Mumit Perez, emcee from group M Team (Mujahideen Team) and Wazir** of Jamaat of Uthman Dan Fodio in the US. It follows his life in Pennsylvania in where the Jamaat’s masjid (mosque) was raided by the FBI in 2006. (read the story HERE)
The masjid that is being raided in the trailer is Masjid Nur Uz Zamman named after shaykh uthman Dan fodio the head quarters of the Jammat of Shaykh Uthman Dan Fodio For the whole united states Hamza Perez
There will be a FREE screening of the documentary on Monday May 25th:
1:30pm - 5:30pm
WorldBeat Center
2100 Park Blvd.
San Diego, CA 92101
Hamza Perez himself will be there for Q & A session after the screening. However you must register beforehand to attend the screening. For more info and Registration:
It’s typical of Mr. Lif to speak his mind about the government and he does just that in this track, “What About Us?” The track is off his upcoming album, I Heard It Today, which is set to drop April 21st. In the album, Lif, delivers harsh criticism towards the government and its role on Wall Street. Should be a good listen…
Last Sunday, January 25th, Bob Simon and CBS 60 Minutes producer, Robert G. Anderson, aired a great story about Israeli apartheid in Palestine. Here’s your chance to learn and thank Mr. Simon and Mr. Anderson for exposing the truth.
Wow this year’s line up for The Paid Dues Festival includes one of my favorite artists….Brother Ali. Sadly, The Visionaries nor Dilated Peoples will be there. However 2 Mex & LMNO will be performing. Here’s the full line up:
Atmosphere
Tech N9ne
Living Legends
Brother Ali
B-Real
Grouch & Eligh
Cage
BLU & Exile
Eyedea & Abilities
LMNO
DJ Val the Vandale VerBS The Bayliens
Hosted By: 2Mex
Tickets will go on full sale tomorrow @ 10am PST on Ticketmaster. But tickets are available now for pre-sale today between 10am and 10 pm PST. And YES for those bustas who claim Hip Hop but don’t have a clue there are VIP tickets available.
RT @SKYYxCARTEL: One of the most intelligent rappers in our area right now has got to be @elpheo without a doubt. 1 week ago
WOW only $30 - RT @HLLWY: Mos Def x Jay Electronica @key_club (LA) 2morrow nite in LA get yr tickets now at ILLROOTS.com before they R gone. 1 week ago
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