A Closer Look at Truth Universal

March 14th, 2010 | By 608

TRINIDAD BORN NEW ORLEANS BASED MC, TRUTH UNIVERSAL, IS BACK WITH A NEW RELEASE, GUERRILLA BUSINESS EP.

Born in the village of Diego Martin, Trinidad, Truth Universal became a New Orleans resident at age 4 – the same time the Hip Hop Genesis was taking place. In the Crescent City, he grew up on Hip Hop, brass bands, calypso, bass music, reggae, soul, jazz, and gospel. “Some of my first memories include going to the Gentilly Woods Mall and my Mama buying me my first tape, which was the Fat Boys’ first album, ”he says. “I also remember the Merly Merl’s (this guy named Merlin from a neighborhood close by mine) mixtapes, going by my friend Ralph’s house across the street and Continue Reading

Keeping The Beat With Clyde Stubblefield

March 9th, 2010 | By Steven Potter

Given his groundbreaking originality and influence combined with a longevity that spans decades, few can be compared to legendary drummer Clyde Stubblefield.

Drawn to the drums after seeing a military parade as a child, Stubblefield first picked up a set of sticks when he was about 11. And he hasn’t put them down since. “It was always a career when I started doing it,” the now- 66-year-old Madison resident says. “I wasn’t looking to be anything else.”

Known best for his work with the Godfather of Soul James Brown, Stubblefield proved his skills on songs that laid down the foundation of Funk, such as “I Got The Feelin,’” “Ain’t It Funky Now” and “Cold Sweat.” His career has taken him around Continue Reading

Star Persons Releases First Single

March 6th, 2010 | By 608

EXCITING NEW ELECTRO-HIP-POP BAND RELEASES FIRST SINGLE “SUPERNOVA” B/W “BANANA BANG”, PLAYS PREMIER CONCERT

Star Persons is a six person, fully electronic pop band that combines catchy hooks and dance rhythms with futuristic soundscapes and thoughtful lyrics to create a sound that is fun, fresh, and fascinating. Their first single “Supernova”, which captures the essence of their style, was released in early February as a free download from their website (www.starpersons.net) along with “Banana Bang”. Both tracks will be on the upcoming Star Persons album, “Just Visiting”, due out later this year.

Though the band is Continue Reading

6 Wisconsin Youth Poetry Slam Finalists Headed to Los Angeles

March 4th, 2010 | By 608

Wisconsin Teen Poetry Slam Team Selected and Ready to go National

The six top-scoring competitors from last week’s Wisconsin Youth Poetry Slam Team finales are gearing up to compete at the Brave New Voices spoken word international competition in Los Angeles in July. Brave New Voices is a one-of-a-kind arts festival presented by Youth Speaks, the leading nonprofit presenter of Spoken Word performance, education, and youth development programs in the country.

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The Dynamic Duo

March 4th, 2010 | By Erin Eagan

Ballin’with Madison East Standouts Nimrod Hilliard IV and Marquis Mason

In early February, Madison East standout Marquis Mason signed his letter of intent to play wide receiver for the Wisconsin Badgers. But before he hits the Camp Randall gridiron, he and basketball teammate Nimrod Hilliard IV have some business to take care of on the hardwood.

The inside-out combo of Marquis Mason and Nimrod Hilliard IV are tearin’ it up this season. With those two leading the way, the Purgolders were ranked top five in the State all season and finished tied for first in the Big Eight standings. With March Madness finally upon us, their focus is to finish the season strong as they roll into post-season play with a head of steam. It’s been 20 years since Continue Reading