Category Archives: Video

HW Pick: Love, Musiq Soulchild (video)

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Harlem’s “Double Deal” (Dude Markey), 1939

Tommy McCoy and “Dude” Markey are both in love with Harlem singer/dancer Nita. Markey robs a jewelry store and turns the loot over to gang-boss Murray Howard. Continue reading

HW Pick: The Niggar Family, Chappelle Show (video)

Dave Chappelle’s “The Niggar Family” pure comedy genius on the Chappelle show. Continue reading

HW Pick: ‘New Slaves’, Kanye West, Ft., Frank Ocean, 2013 (Language)

Soul brotha Kanye premiered his new video single this weekend on projectors in 66 cities around the globe. Continue reading

Duke Ellington’s Symphony in Black, Starring A 19-Year-old Billie Holiday (video)

In September of 1935 Paramount Pictures released a nine-minute movie remarkable in several ways. Symphony in Black: A Rhapsody of Negro Life is one of the earliest cinematic explorations of African-American culture for a mass audience. Continue reading

P Diddy Stars In Funny Or Die Spoof Of ‘Downton Abbey’

Downton Abbey announced the addition of a black character for the newest season of the show, they somehow forgot the first black character who has been on the show since the beginning with Harlem man P Diddy. Continue reading

HW Pick: “Mama Africa” By Chico Cesar (video)

The video is from Brazilian singer Chico Cesar’s song “Mama Africa.” We’re not sure what he and the villagers are saying other then a passionate shout out to “Mama Africa.” Continue reading

HW Pick: Ahzie, First Place Amateur Night Winner (video)

Tomorrow’s Stars Today

Young vocalist Ahzie, wins 1st place (tie), during the Stars of Tomorrow Amateur Night at the Apollo Show Off in Harlem on April 4, 2013.

 

Jay-Z Releases New Song ‘Open Letter’: Listen (video)

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Harlem Politics

It seems Jay-Z is not amused by the controversy surrounding his and Beyonce’s trip last week to Havana, Cuba. Inspired and frustrated, Hov went into the studio for an impromptu recording session alongside Timbaland and Harlem girl Alicia Keys hubby Swizz Beatz. Continue reading

HW Pick: Tyler Perry’s ‘Temptation,’ (video)

Tyler Perry’s Temptation is an explosive romance about forbidden desires. It’s a provocative story of Judith, an ambitious married woman whose temptation by a handsome billionaire leads to betrayal, recklessness and forever alters the course of her life. Continue reading