goin' dumb with a conscious

Aight, so when we all start actually hearing the Wolfpack being used in Vans commercials along side tall tees in Atlanta with a bunch of dudes snap dancin' with checkered colored Vans on their feet, remember where some of y'all got that shit first.

I still haven't had a chance to catch "Straight Outta Hunter's Point," although I've always been trying to get my hands on a copy ever since I heard about it a couple years ago. But now Kevin Epps has brought us "Rap Dreams," which documents the aspiring careers of Bay Area artists pursuing the dream of become a rap star. It features, Mistah FAB, Kev Kelley, Hectic, Adisa Banjoko, etc. Peep 30 minutes of Rap Dreams right here (for a limited time). (Big ups to City of Dope for this)

Some more info about the Backpackin Yellow Bus Ridah, Fabby Davis, handlin his shit with the political route by endorsing Oakland mayoral candidate Ron Dellums.

As for Staxwell's (of Nation of Thizzlam) comment about FAB not being able to cut it on the conscious tip, I ain't sure about all that. Just take another listen to "Son of a Pimp" and realize that half of that album is political, with direct and indirect statements. He appears to know his shit and even acts on it. After watching his "Freestyle King" dvd, and seeing the bonus features with him speaking on the state of affairs in his city and hearing about how much he gives back to his community, we should just let the man do his thang.

With all that said, let me plug my homie Shammy Dee's myspace page (peep "What's Going On"). And if you can make it, check out his performance, this Friday at The Arts and Entertainment Center in San Diego on June 9th at 7:30pm, its in support of his lp, "Transcripted Thoughts."