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9/11 press for truth - 10 minute clip

25,

09:59,

2007-10-31 07:48:59

Description: "A truly excellent film." -James Ridgeway, Mother Jones "One of those rare creatures in modern media: A Sept. 11 study stripped of politics and partisanship. It's the (More) "A truly excellent film." -James Ridgeway, Mother Jones "One of those rare creatures in modern media: A Sept. 11 study stripped of politics and partisanship. It's the anti-'Fahrenheit 9/11'!" -Paul F.P. Pogue, NUVO Newsweekly "'Al Franken: God Spoke' may or may not give Ann Coulter a headache, but '9/11 Press For Truth' will give her a f***ing migraine!" -Ed Gonzalez, Slant Magazine "Disturbing!" -Bonnie Britton, Indianapolis Star "Caused the audience to gasp out loud and look around in disgust... Grab a bag of popcorn and prepare to be educated!" -Erin Scottberg, The Weekly Buzz "3 ½ out of 4 stars! Effectively makes the point that... the Bush regime has a lot to answer for." -Jay Carr, AM New York "3 ½ out of 4 stars! Let[s] the facts they've uncovered do the talking, knowing full well they are enough to raise the ire of any viewer." -Chuck Koplinski, The Hub Weekly "Powerful, moving and intelligent! A remarkable artistic statement that transcends idealogy and operates at the highest level of intellectual honesty, humanity, and patriotism." -Michael Collins, 'Scoop' Independent News "Mind-boggling! Raises all the right questions. The purpose is to show that the White House LIED, and that goal is achieved resoundingly!" -Christopher Sharpe, The Austinist "4 out of 5 stars! One of the most thought-provoking [films] I've seen." -Glenn Erickson, DVD Savant Magazine "Chilling! An unflashy journalistic style that... still manages to shake with anger." -Matthew Singer, Ventura County Reporter "Drop[s] bombshells that destroy the credibility of the 9/11 Commission report." -Larry Williams, Hartford Courant "Well-written and directed... Inundates it's audience with a deluge of mind-blowing reliable news reports." -Robert "Rob" Redding, Jr., Redding News Review "Striking! Troubling!" -Shawna Galassi, Santa Maria Sun "Phenomenal! Stunning! Unbelievable! It's so well done..." -Randi Rhodes, Air America "A powerful film! This is the film that you should show to a 9/11-truth virgin." -Peter B. Collins, KRXA Monterey, CA "The story of the Jersey widows and their struggle for the truth deserves to be heard." -Larisa Alexandrovna, The Raw Story "An astonishing portrayal of the lengths our public servants will go to in order to protect themselves from any accountability..." -Scott Horton, AntiWar.com "A new doc you will hear lots more about... If you don't trust 'the official story', you will have to see this one!" -Danny Schechter, News Dissector "Totally accessible... You can watch it with your parents without them thinking you are kooky." -Lukery, Wot Is It Good 4 "Let's hope America notices this movie!" -Mike Kasper, Daily Kos "The OTHER 9/11 film... A fact-umentary!" -Evan Derkacz, AlterNet "Probably one of the greatest documentaries to be produced because everybody -- from a 90 year old man to a 4 year old child, from a PhD to no education -- will understand it and because it has no hidden agenda." -Dick Gregory, social satirist "Instrumental in our efforts to hold government accountable... because of its non-partisan nature." -Jennifer Nix, FireDogLake "Brilliant! There have been dozens of documentaries made about that day... None are as good as '9/11: Press For Truth'." -Lisa Finnegan, award-winning journalist "Should be seen by all Americans who are committed to justice and are determined to secure our country against similar -- or worse -- attacks in the future." -William F. Jasper, The New American Magazine The controversial documentary 9/11: Press for Truth raises important questions concerning the executive branches wrap up following 9/11 and is sure to inspire controversy and debate. The film tells the story of four women who united together after each losing a family member to the 9/11 disaster. Feeling that the government had not spent nearly enough time investigating 9/11 or preparing for such an attack after several previous warnings, the women took on their own investigation, rallying the press toward their cause and putting pressure on the executive branch to launch a more thorough investigation. The movie was immediately hailed by critics and enthusiastically embraced by a groundswell of concerned people worldwide who felt that the 9/11 Commission and the western news media had failed to account for many important issues. For these thousands, Press For Truth was the rational, skeptical, mainstream motion picture examination of the events of September 11th they had been eagerly awaiting. -------- they let it happen at the very least, enough for an impeachment -------- closing music "america is waiting" by Brian Eno and David Byrne from the album "my life in a bush of ghosts" la fabbrica del terrore la terreur fabriquée (Less)

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Jesse McCartney - Beautiful Soul Medley

48,

04:19,

2008-04-21 16:16:55

Description: Medley with most songs from Jesse's first solo-CD, Beautiful Soul. I used videos from his Beautiful-Soul-time for each song What's Your Name? (video: She's No You alternative version) (More) Medley with most songs from Jesse's first solo-CD, Beautiful Soul. I used videos from his Beautiful-Soul-time for each song What's Your Name? (video: She's No You alternative version) The Stupid Things (video: Because You Live official music video filmed on location in Australia) Beautiful Soul (video: Some live performance) Because You Live (video: footage from Jesse's Stripped acoustic performances) Why Don't You Kiss Her (video: Jesse on the phone with Katie, from MTV Diary) She's No You (video: Good Life [from Stuck in the Suburbs] official music video) That Was Then (video: She's No You official music video filmed on location in New York City) Get'Cha Shine On/Get Your Shine On (video: Beautiful Soul official music video) Wikipedia bio: Jesse McCartney (born April 9, 1987) is an American pop singer songwriter and Daytime Emmy-nominated actor. McCartney initially came to fame in the early 2000s, as a member of the boy band Dream Street, and was the youngest out of all 5 people in the band and subsequently branched out into a solo career, having appeared on the television series Summerland. McCartney was born in Westchester, New York, USA,[1] to Scot and Ginger McCartney. His maternal grandparents are Dick and Joyce Sarber, from Mendocino County, California.[2] McCartney is a born-again Christian. Third album information It has been confirmed by his management that McCartney is in studios again writing and recording for his third album. It has also been confirmed by Jesse McCartney at his most recent concert that his new CD will be released on April 2008, one week after his 21st birthday. McCartney was quoted saying about the new album, "I'm going for Prince chord changes, Michael (Jackson) melodies, and the bigness of Madonna - fun '80s stuff. That's the best that I can put it".[6] Sean Garrett and J. R. Rotem will produce the album. McCartney recently did a collaboration with the reggae/hip-hop band Cipes and The People. The song can be heard on their myspace here. During this period he co-wrote the #1 UK hit single "Bleeding Love" for British singer Leona Lewis, the biggest selling UK single of 2007. Jesse has recently given an interview to Irish radio star Alan Murphy. In it, he has discussed some new information on this new album he has been working on. The interview can be heard on Youtube here: http://youtube.com/watch?v=CSWUu3e581o. The first single will be Leavin'[7]. The album is said to be coming out right before his birthday, which is April 9th. The day before that, April 8th, is a Tuesday and that is most likely when the album will come out. Filmography 1998--2001: All My Children as Adam Chandler Jr. (TV) 2001: The Pirates of Central Park 2002: The Biggest Fan (DVD) 2002: The Strange Legacy of Cameron Cruz (TV) 2004: What I Like About You (TV) 2004: Pizza 2004: Summerland (TV) 2005: Top Of The Pops (Guest Star & Interview - New Zealand) (TV) 2005: Much On Demand (Guest Star) 2005 The Suite Life of Zack and Cody (Guest Star one episode- Rock Star In The House) 2006: Kingdom Hearts II as Roxas (Video game) (voice) 2006: Celebrity Duets (TV) 2006: All My Children (TV) 2007: Keith 2007: Alvin and the Chipmunks as the voice of Theodore 2007: Hannah Montana (one episode- When You Wish You Were The Star) as himself, the boyfriend of Hannah Montana (TV) 2008: Horton Hears a Who as Jojo [10] 2008: Tinker Bell as Terrence [11] (Less)

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KURTIS BLOW - " IF I RULED THE WORLD "

35,

03:09,

2008-04-21 17:37:27

Description: Kurtis Blow was born Curtis Walker on August 9, 1959, in Harlem, New York . He is known as one of the first commercially successful rappers and the first rapper to sign with a major record label. (More) Kurtis Blow was born Curtis Walker on August 9, 1959, in Harlem, New York . He is known as one of the first commercially successful rappers and the first rapper to sign with a major record label. Curtis Walker got his public start in 1976 as a break-dancer and a block party DJ known by the name of Kool DJ Kurt. That same year he enrolled at the City College of New York and became a program director for the college radio station . Also in 1976, he joined a group called "The Force." Russell Simmons was a lead member of that group. The Force sponsored parties around Harlem until 1977, when Simmons moved the group to Queens, New York . After becoming an MC on his own, Kool DJ Kurt changed his name, with the persuasion of his manager Russell Simmons, to Kurtis Blow (as in body blow) . Kurtis began trying to sell himself as "the number one rapper in Queens," with Russell's help . For a short time Blow's regular DJ was Simmons' younger brother Joseph, who at the time was known as "DJ Run, the Son of Kurtis Blow." He later changed his name and went on to become the first third of Run-D.M.C. "If I Ruled the World" was the last of Blow's hit songs. His mainstream reputation decreased as newer hip hop made his rap style seem old-school and outdated . He went on to record a song with Dexter King, son of Martin Luther King Jr., titled "King Holiday" in observance of the civil rights leader's holiday . Blow finally gave up his fast fading recording career, but in the early 90s, he contributed rap material to the soap opera One Life to Live. He also spent several years hosting as a DJ for the Los Angeles based hip hop FM radio station, Power 106, every Sunday night on the "Kurtis Blow Old School Show." He now DJs on Sirius Satellite Radio's old school hip hop station, Backspin.. Although no longer recording music, Blow starred in the 1997 rap documentary, Rhyme and Reason. A theology major at Nyack College (Class of 2009) , Blow's recent focus has been on spirituality, evidenced by Kurtis Blow Presents: Hip Hop Ministry (2007, EMI Gospel), a compilation of Christian rap. "Krush Groove" is a 1985 Warner Bros. film, written by Ralph Farquhar and directed by Michael Schultz (who also produced the movie, along with Doug McHenry). This film is based on the early days of Def Jam Recordings and up-and-coming record producer Russell Simmons (re-named Russell Walker in the film), portrayed by Blair Underwood in his feature film debut. Russell Simmons was the film's co-producer and story consultant; he also has a cameo role in the film as a club owner named Crocket. In the movie, Russell Walker has signed all of the hottest acts to his Krush Groove record label, including Run-D.M.C., Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde, and Kurtis Blow. Rick Rubin produces their records. When Run-D.M.C. has a hit record and Russell doesn't have the money to press records, he borrows money from a street hustler. At the same time, Russell and his brother Run are both competing for the heart of R&B singer/percussionist Sheila E. Also appearing in the film are LL Cool J, the Beastie Boys, New Edition, the Fat Boys, and some of their songs, as well as others from the likes of Chaka Khan, Debbie Harry, and The Gap Band. Members of the R&B band Full Force also make a cameo in the film as bodyguards. Krush Groove was filmed in the Bronx, New York (including at least one scene in the Marble Hill projects). Among the locations where the movie was shot was the famous Disco Fever, a popular club during the embryonic stages of hip hop which, by the time of the film, had fallen on some hard times. Disco Fever owner Sal Abbatiello expected the movie not only to turn the spotlight on the burgeoning rap movement but also to "bring attention [back] to the club"[citation needed] and so agreed to have scenes shot there. Unfortunately, the attention surrounding the filming brought the scrutiny of the local authorities, who shut the club down for good on the last day of shooting for not having all the proper licenses and permits. The movie was re-released on DVD in 2003. Among the special extras included on the DVD are commentary from Underwood, Schultz, and Source Magazine Senior Editor Brett Johnson, a theatrical trailer for the movie, and the Krush Groove All Stars video "Krush Groovin'". (Less)

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Jesse McCartney - We Can Go Anywhere

19,

03:43,

2008-04-22 09:02:16

Description: This is an idea for a video for "We Can Go Anywhere." The pics describe the scenes, the pics of JEsse support his camera-angles, actions and sometimes expressions. The outfit are what I (More) This is an idea for a video for "We Can Go Anywhere." The pics describe the scenes, the pics of JEsse support his camera-angles, actions and sometimes expressions. The outfit are what I chose for him to "wear" and it also makes it easier to tell the different scenes apart. Lyrics: Slow down, things have been a little crazy Right now, it's time to get away You can, find out, what it is you're really after Time is on our side Come on, we're leaving everything behind You know that sun is shining We'll keep driving doesn't matter where Cause' we got that open highway Leading our way As long as you are there Yeah, we can go anywhere Woah, we can go anywhere Ohhh, yeah Breakdown, all the pressure that surrounds you Allow, it all to fade away We can, move on looking in the rearview mirror- Wave goodbye, come on we're leaving everything behind You know that sun is shining We'll keep driving, doesn't matter where 'Cause we got that open highway leading our way As long as you are there Yeah, we can go anywhere We're gonna be so far gone Some place we ain't never been before Finding a favorite song We'll end up right where we belong You know that sun is shining We'll keep driving, doesn't matter where 'Cause we got that open highway leading our way As long as you are there You know that sun is shining We'll keep driving, doesn't matter where 'Cause we got that open highway Leading our way As long as you are there....... Yeah, we can go anywhere ooooohhhh, we can go anywhere mmmmm yeah Come with me, everything will be alright (We can go anywhere) Movin' on 'cause we're leavin' it all behind (We can go anywhere) Come with me, everything will be alright (Ohh-Whoa-Whoa) Movin' on 'cause we're leavin' it all behind (Mmm-Ahhh) Wikipedia bio: Jesse McCartney (born April 9, 1987) is an American pop singer songwriter and Daytime Emmy-nominated actor. McCartney initially came to fame in the early 2000s, as a member of the boy band Dream Street, and was the youngest out of all 5 people in the band and subsequently branched out into a solo career, having appeared on the television series Summerland. McCartney was born in Westchester, New York, USA,[1] to Scot and Ginger McCartney. His maternal grandparents are Dick and Joyce Sarber, from Mendocino County, California.[2] McCartney is a born-again Christian. Third album information It has been confirmed by his management that McCartney is in studios again writing and recording for his third album. It has also been confirmed by Jesse McCartney at his most recent concert that his new CD will be released on April 2008, one week after his 21st birthday. McCartney was quoted saying about the new album, "I'm going for Prince chord changes, Michael (Jackson) melodies, and the bigness of Madonna - fun '80s stuff. That's the best that I can put it".[6] Sean Garrett and J. R. Rotem will produce the album. McCartney recently did a collaboration with the reggae/hip-hop band Cipes and The People. The song can be heard on their myspace here. During this period he co-wrote the #1 UK hit single "Bleeding Love" for British singer Leona Lewis, the biggest selling UK single of 2007. Jesse has recently given an interview to Irish radio star Alan Murphy. In it, he has discussed some new information on this new album he has been working on. The interview can be heard on Youtube here: http://youtube.com/watch?v=CSWUu3e581o. The first single will be Leavin'[7]. The album is said to be coming out right before his birthday, which is April 9th. The day before that, April 8th, is a Tuesday and that is most likely when the album will come out. Filmography 1998--2001: All My Children as Adam Chandler Jr. (TV) 2001: The Pirates of Central Park 2002: The Biggest Fan (DVD) 2002: The Strange Legacy of Cameron Cruz (TV) 2004: What I Like About You (TV) 2004: Pizza 2004: Summerland (TV) 2005: Top Of The Pops (Guest Star & Interview - New Zealand) (TV) 2005: Much On Demand (Guest Star) 2005 The Suite Life of Zack and Cody (Guest Star one episode- Rock Star In The House) 2006: Kingdom Hearts II as Roxas (Video game) (voice) 2006: Celebrity Duets (TV) 2006: All My Children (TV) 2007: Keith 2007: Alvin and the Chipmunks as the voice of Theodore 2007: Hannah Montana (one episode- When You Wish You Were The Star) as himself, the boyfriend of Hannah Montana (TV) 2008: Horton Hears a Who as Jojo [10] 2008: Tinker Bell as Terrence [11] (Less)

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Jesse McCartney - We Can Go Anywhere

11,

03:43,

2007-12-14 15:31:01

Description: This is an idea for a video for "We Can Go Anywhere." The pics describe the scenes, the pics of JEsse support his camera-angles, actions and sometimes expressions. The outfit are what I (More) This is an idea for a video for "We Can Go Anywhere." The pics describe the scenes, the pics of JEsse support his camera-angles, actions and sometimes expressions. The outfit are what I chose for him to "wear" and it also makes it easier to tell the different scenes apart. Lyrics: Slow down, things have been a little crazy Right now, it's time to get away You can, find out, what it is you're really after Time is on our side Come on, we're leaving everything behind You know that sun is shining We'll keep driving doesn't matter where Cause' we got that open highway Leading our way As long as you are there Yeah, we can go anywhere Woah, we can go anywhere Ohhh, yeah Breakdown, all the pressure that surrounds you Allow, it all to fade away We can, move on looking in the rearview mirror- Wave goodbye, come on we're leaving everything behind You know that sun is shining We'll keep driving, doesn't matter where 'Cause we got that open highway leading our way As long as you are there Yeah, we can go anywhere We're gonna be so far gone Some place we ain't never been before Finding a favorite song We'll end up right where we belong You know that sun is shining We'll keep driving, doesn't matter where 'Cause we got that open highway leading our way As long as you are there You know that sun is shining We'll keep driving, doesn't matter where 'Cause we got that open highway Leading our way As long as you are there....... Yeah, we can go anywhere ooooohhhh, we can go anywhere mmmmm yeah Come with me, everything will be alright (We can go anywhere) Movin' on 'cause we're leavin' it all behind (We can go anywhere) Come with me, everything will be alright (Ohh-Whoa-Whoa) Movin' on 'cause we're leavin' it all behind (Mmm-Ahhh) Wikipedia bio: Jesse McCartney (born April 9, 1987) is an American pop singer songwriter and Daytime Emmy-nominated actor. McCartney initially came to fame in the early 2000s, as a member of the boy band Dream Street, and was the youngest out of all 5 people in the band and subsequently branched out into a solo career, having appeared on the television series Summerland. McCartney was born in Westchester, New York, USA,[1] to Scot and Ginger McCartney. His maternal grandparents are Dick and Joyce Sarber, from Mendocino County, California.[2] McCartney is a born-again Christian. Third album information It has been confirmed by his management that McCartney is in studios again writing and recording for his third album. It has also been confirmed by Jesse McCartney at his most recent concert that his new CD will be released on April 2008, one week after his 21st birthday. McCartney was quoted saying about the new album, "I'm going for Prince chord changes, Michael (Jackson) melodies, and the bigness of Madonna - fun '80s stuff. That's the best that I can put it".[6] Sean Garrett and J. R. Rotem will produce the album. McCartney recently did a collaboration with the reggae/hip-hop band Cipes and The People. The song can be heard on their myspace here. During this period he co-wrote the #1 UK hit single "Bleeding Love" for British singer Leona Lewis, the biggest selling UK single of 2007. Jesse has recently given an interview to Irish radio star Alan Murphy. In it, he has discussed some new information on this new album he has been working on. The interview can be heard on Youtube here: http://youtube.com/watch?v=CSWUu3e581o. The first single will be Leavin'[7]. The album is said to be coming out right before his birthday, which is April 9th. The day before that, April 8th, is a Tuesday and that is most likely when the album will come out. Filmography 1998--2001: All My Children as Adam Chandler Jr. (TV) 2001: The Pirates of Central Park 2002: The Biggest Fan (DVD) 2002: The Strange Legacy of Cameron Cruz (TV) 2004: What I Like About You (TV) 2004: Pizza 2004: Summerland (TV) 2005: Top Of The Pops (Guest Star & Interview - New Zealand) (TV) 2005: Much On Demand (Guest Star) 2005 The Suite Life of Zack and Cody (Guest Star one episode- Rock Star In The House) 2006: Kingdom Hearts II as Roxas (Video game) (voice) 2006: Celebrity Duets (TV) 2006: All My Children (TV) 2007: Keith 2007: Alvin and the Chipmunks as the voice of Theodore 2007: Hannah Montana (one episode- When You Wish You Were The Star) as himself, the boyfriend of Hannah Montana (TV) 2008: Horton Hears a Who as Jojo [10] 2008: Tinker Bell as Terrence [11] (Less)

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Jesse McCartney - Beautiful Soul Medley

10,

04:19,

2007-06-02 07:16:23

Description: Medley with most songs from Jesse's first solo-CD, Beautiful Soul. I used videos from his Beautiful-Soul-time for each song What's Your Name? (video: She's No You alternative (More) Medley with most songs from Jesse's first solo-CD, Beautiful Soul. I used videos from his Beautiful-Soul-time for each song What's Your Name? (video: She's No You alternative version) The Stupid Things (video: Because You Live official music video filmed on location in Australia) Beautiful Soul (video: Some live performance) Because You Live (video: footage from Jesse's Stripped acoustic performances) Why Don't You Kiss Her (video: Jesse on the phone with Katie, from MTV Diary) She's No You (video: Good Life [from Stuck in the Suburbs] official music video) That Was Then (video: She's No You official music video filmed on location in New York City) Get'Cha Shine On/Get Your Shine On (video: Beautiful Soul official music video) Wikipedia bio: Jesse McCartney (born April 9, 1987) is an American pop singer songwriter and Daytime Emmy-nominated actor. McCartney initially came to fame in the early 2000s, as a member of the boy band Dream Street, and was the youngest out of all 5 people in the band and subsequently branched out into a solo career, having appeared on the television series Summerland. McCartney was born in Westchester, New York, USA,[1] to Scot and Ginger McCartney. His maternal grandparents are Dick and Joyce Sarber, from Mendocino County, California.[2] McCartney is a born-again Christian. Third album information It has been confirmed by his management that McCartney is in studios again writing and recording for his third album. It has also been confirmed by Jesse McCartney at his most recent concert that his new CD will be released on April 2008, one week after his 21st birthday. McCartney was quoted saying about the new album, "I'm going for Prince chord changes, Michael (Jackson) melodies, and the bigness of Madonna - fun '80s stuff. That's the best that I can put it".[6] Sean Garrett and J. R. Rotem will produce the album. McCartney recently did a collaboration with the reggae/hip-hop band Cipes and The People. The song can be heard on their myspace here. During this period he co-wrote the #1 UK hit single "Bleeding Love" for British singer Leona Lewis, the biggest selling UK single of 2007. Jesse has recently given an interview to Irish radio star Alan Murphy. In it, he has discussed some new information on this new album he has been working on. The interview can be heard on Youtube here: http://youtube.com/watch?v=CSWUu3e581o. The first single will be Leavin'[7]. The album is said to be coming out right before his birthday, which is April 9th. The day before that, April 8th, is a Tuesday and that is most likely when the album will come out. Filmography 1998--2001: All My Children as Adam Chandler Jr. (TV) 2001: The Pirates of Central Park 2002: The Biggest Fan (DVD) 2002: The Strange Legacy of Cameron Cruz (TV) 2004: What I Like About You (TV) 2004: Pizza 2004: Summerland (TV) 2005: Top Of The Pops (Guest Star & Interview - New Zealand) (TV) 2005: Much On Demand (Guest Star) 2005 The Suite Life of Zack and Cody (Guest Star one episode- Rock Star In The House) 2006: Kingdom Hearts II as Roxas (Video game) (voice) 2006: Celebrity Duets (TV) 2006: All My Children (TV) 2007: Keith 2007: Alvin and the Chipmunks as the voice of Theodore 2007: Hannah Montana (one episode- When You Wish You Were The Star) as himself, the boyfriend of Hannah Montana (TV) 2008: Horton Hears a Who as Jojo [10] 2008: Tinker Bell as Terrence [11] (Less)

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KURTIS BLOW - " IF I RULED THE WORLD "

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03:09,

2008-04-13 15:25:51

Description: http://www.youtube.com/xMrdutch730x Graffiti BomBing... Kurtis Blow was born Curtis Walker on August 9, 1959, in Harlem, New York . He is known as one of the first commercially successful rappers (More) http://www.youtube.com/xMrdutch730x Graffiti BomBing... Kurtis Blow was born Curtis Walker on August 9, 1959, in Harlem, New York . He is known as one of the first commercially successful rappers and the first rapper to sign with a major record label. Curtis Walker got his public start in 1976 as a break-dancer and a block party DJ known by the name of Kool DJ Kurt. That same year he enrolled at the City College of New York and became a program director for the college radio station . Also in 1976, he joined a group called "The Force." Russell Simmons was a lead member of that group. The Force sponsored parties around Harlem until 1977, when Simmons moved the group to Queens, New York . After becoming an MC on his own, Kool DJ Kurt changed his name, with the persuasion of his manager Russell Simmons, to Kurtis Blow (as in body blow) . Kurtis began trying to sell himself as "the number one rapper in Queens," with Russell's help . For a short time Blow's regular DJ was Simmons' younger brother Joseph, who at the time was known as "DJ Run, the Son of Kurtis Blow." He later changed his name and went on to become the first third of Run-D.M.C. "If I Ruled the World" was the last of Blow's hit songs. His mainstream reputation decreased as newer hip hop made his rap style seem old-school and outdated . He went on to record a song with Dexter King, son of Martin Luther King Jr., titled "King Holiday" in observance of the civil rights leader's holiday . Blow finally gave up his fast fading recording career, but in the early 90s, he contributed rap material to the soap opera One Life to Live. He also spent several years hosting as a DJ for the Los Angeles based hip hop FM radio station, Power 106, every Sunday night on the "Kurtis Blow Old School Show." He now DJs on Sirius Satellite Radio's old school hip hop station, Backspin.. Although no longer recording music, Blow starred in the 1997 rap documentary, Rhyme and Reason. A theology major at Nyack College (Class of 2009) , Blow's recent focus has been on spirituality, evidenced by Kurtis Blow Presents: Hip Hop Ministry (2007, EMI Gospel), a compilation of Christian rap. "Krush Groove" is a 1985 Warner Bros. film, written by Ralph Farquhar and directed by Michael Schultz (who also produced the movie, along with Doug McHenry). This film is based on the early days of Def Jam Recordings and up-and-coming record producer Russell Simmons (re-named Russell Walker in the film), portrayed by Blair Underwood in his feature film debut. Russell Simmons was the film's co-producer and story consultant; he also has a cameo role in the film as a club owner named Crocket. In the movie, Russell Walker has signed all of the hottest acts to his Krush Groove record label, including Run-D.M.C., Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde, and Kurtis Blow. Rick Rubin produces their records. When Run-D.M.C. has a hit record and Russell doesn't have the money to press records, he borrows money from a street hustler. At the same time, Russell and his brother Run are both competing for the heart of R&B singer/percussionist Sheila E. Also appearing in the film are LL Cool J, the Beastie Boys, New Edition, the Fat Boys, and some of their songs, as well as others from the likes of Chaka Khan, Debbie Harry, and The Gap Band. Members of the R&B band Full Force also make a cameo in the film as bodyguards. Krush Groove was filmed in the Bronx, New York (including at least one scene in the Marble Hill projects). Among the locations where the movie was shot was the famous Disco Fever, a popular club during the embryonic stages of hip hop which, by the time of the film, had fallen on some hard times. Disco Fever owner Sal Abbatiello expected the movie not only to turn the spotlight on the burgeoning rap movement but also to "bring attention [back] to the club"[citation needed] and so agreed to have scenes shot there. Unfortunately, the attention surrounding the filming brought the scrutiny of the local authorities, who shut the club down for good on the last day of shooting for not having all the proper licenses and permits. The movie was re-released on DVD in 2003. Among the special extras included on the DVD are commentary from Underwood, Schultz, and Source Magazine Senior Editor Brett Johnson, a theatrical trailer for the movie, and the Krush Groove All Stars video "Krush Groovin'". (Less)

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