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Word On Tha Streets (Skatterman
Word on the Street or Word on tha Streets may refer to: Literature * ''The Word on the Street'' (book), a Bible-based book by Rob Lacey * The Word on the Street (literary festival), an annual Canadian book and magazine festival * ''Word on the Street'' (newspaper), a street newspaper in Baltimore, Maryland * ''Word on the Street: Debunking the Myth of "Pure" Standard English'', a 1998 book by John McWhorter Music Albums * ''Word on tha Streets'' (Bad Azz album), 1998 * ''Word on tha Streets'' (Skatterman & Snug Brim album), 2008 * ''Word on the Street'', by Scene of Irony, 2010 * ''Word on the Street'', by Youngblood Brass Band, 1998 * ''Word on the Street'', a mixtape by Kaze, 2006 * ''Word on the Street: Harlem Recordings, 1989'', by Satan and Adam, 2008 Songs * "Word on the Street", by Inspectah Deck from ''Uncontrolled Substance'' * "Word on the Street", by Weird War from ''Illuminated by the Light'' Other media * ''Word on the Street'', a fictional talk sh ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Word On The Street (book)
Rob Lacey (1962 – 1 May 2006) was a British actor, storyteller and author of ''The Word on the Street'' (formerly ''The Street Bible'') and '' The Liberator''. Background Lacey spent approximately 20 years as an actor and broadcaster, specialising in theatrical storytelling and performance poetry. He is best known for adapting Bible stories to the stage—initially as a one-man show that he performed at major Christian festivals in the UK and US, then later as a three-person show performed by the Lacey Theatre Company. Lacey's performances have attracted significant media attention, including the BBC, CNN, Fox News and USA Today. Lacey also co-directed The Gate Arts Centre in his hometown of Cardiff, Wales. The Word On The Street HarperCollins first published ''The Word on the Street'' in the United Kingdom in 2003 as ''The Street Bible''. It was one of the bestselling religious books for the next two years, ultimately winning the Christian Booksellers Convention's Book ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Word On The Street (literary Festival)
The Word On The Street is a Canadian book and magazine festival held each September in Toronto, Kitchener, Lethbridge, Saskatoon, and Halifax. Each city's festival features author readings, workshops, information booths, marketplace, and reading- and writing-related activities. The mandate of the organization is "to unite the country in a national, annual celebration of reading and writing and to highlight the importance of literacy in the lives of all Canadians." Over the years, The Word On The Street has attracted numerous famous Canadian authors for author readings, such as Margaret Atwood, Pierre Berton, Arthur Black, Joy Fielding, Timothy Findley, Dennis Lee, Robert Munsch, Paul Quarrington, Michael Redhill, and David Suzuki, to name just a few. In September 2012, the six single-day regional events welcomed more than 250,000 visitors and offered more than 400 programmed events featuring 585 authors, workshop presenters, and arts performers. The festival also showcas ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
John McWhorter
John Hamilton McWhorter V (; born October 6, 1965) is an American linguist with a specialty in creole languages, sociolects, and Black English. He is currently associate professor of linguistics at Columbia University, where he also teaches American studies and music history. He has also authored books on race relations and African-American culture. Early life McWhorter was born and raised in Philadelphia. His father, John Hamilton McWhorter IV (1927–1996), was a college administrator, and his mother, Schelysture Gordon McWhorter (1937–2011), taught social work at Temple University. He attended Friends Select School in Philadelphia and after tenth grade was accepted to Simon's Rock College where he earned an AA degree. Later, he attended Rutgers University and received a BA degree in French in 1985. He obtained an MA degree in American Studies from New York University and a PhD degree in Linguistics in 1993 from Stanford University. Career McWhorter taught linguistic ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Word On Tha Streets (Bad Azz Album)
''Word on tha Streets'' is the debut solo studio album by American rapper Bad Azz from Long Beach, California. It was released on September 29, 1998 via Priority Records. It features guest appearances from Big Tray Deee, Kurupt, Lil' Beau, Low Life Gangstas, Ms. Legacy, Outlawz, Snoop Dogg, The Comrads and The Lady of Rage. The album peaked at #182 on the ''Billboard'' 200 and #32 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums charts in the United States. Tracks listing Sample credits *Track 1 contains elements from "Get Up Offa That Thing" by James Brown, " South Bronx" by Boogie Down Productions, "Parental Discretion Iz Advised" by N.W.A, "More Bounce to the Ounce" by Zapp, "Message to B.A." by N.W.A *Track 2 contains elements from " Friends" by Whodini, "Everybody Loves the Sunshine" by Roy Ayers *Track 5 contains elements from "Everything Good to You (Ain't Always Good for You)" by B.T. Express *Track 8 contains elements from "Get Up Offa That Thing" by James Brown, " South Bronx" by ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Word On Tha Streets (Skatterman & Snug Brim Album)
''Word on tha Streets'' is the third studio album from Kansas City, Missouri based hip hop duo Skatterman & Snug Brim. Their second and final album to be released on under Strange Music, the album was released on August 12, 2008 On July 22, a music video for the song "Ups And Downs" was released on the internet via video site YouTube YouTube is a global online video sharing and social media platform headquartered in San Bruno, California. It was launched on February 14, 2005, by Steve Chen, Chad Hurley, and Jawed Karim. It is owned by Google, and is the second mo .... Track listing References 2008 albums Albums produced by Seven (record producer) Hip hop albums by American artists Strange Music albums {{2008-hiphop-album-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Scene Of Irony
Scene of Irony is an American punk rock band from St. Louis. Their musical style is a combination of street punk and alternative rock. They have released three CDs: ''When Kids Attack'' (2007), ''Word on the Street'' (2010) and ''We Own the Night'' (2013). The band includes Maurice "Moe" Holmes on lead vocals and guitar, Shaughnessy Denney bass, Alex Black on drums, and Dillon Dunnagan guitar and backing vocals Career Scene of Irony formed after Moe Holmes got rejected by a rock band that Donnell played drums in that was auditioning singers. The band thought Holmes sounded "too punk" and turned him down. Disappointed after getting rejected, Holmes decided to form his own band. He purchased a guitar, and a Marshall half-stack and started practicing to teach himself guitar. Donnell came by Moe's apartment to listen to the songs he had written and said he needed more practice. After six months, Donnell returned to Moe's apartment and agreed to form a band with him. Moe placed a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Youngblood Brass Band
The Youngblood Brass Band is an American brass band from Madison, Wisconsin that was established in 1998. The band has released six albums and has toured throughout the United States and Europe. History The band came together in 1995 as the One Lard Biskit Brass Band, subsequently releasing the album ''Better Recognize'' locally. The Youngblood name dates from 1998, the year the group put out their first album, ''Word On The Street''. In 2000 Youngblood released ''Unlearn'', which featured appearances by Talib Kweli, Mike Ladd, DJ Skooly and Ike Willis. ''Unlearn'', which like ''Word On The Street'' was released independently, garnered the band significant attention and led to them being signed to Ozone Music NYC. The band's first album for Ozone, called ''center:level:roar'', came out in 2003. In 2004, sousaphonist and primary arranger Nat McIntosh left the group. As McIntosh’s music was a "main component of the band's sound since inception", his departure marked a change in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kaze (rapper)
Kaze (pronounced kah-zee), real name Kevin Clarence Thomas,Kate Erwin (2003)Hip-hop Beat: A man of many talents, ''Independent Weekly'', 19 March 2003 is a rapper from Durham, North Carolina. Biography Thomas was born on Fort Belvoir, and grew up in nearby Dale City VA. After spending many summers in NC, he eventually moved to Richlands, North Carolina with his family in 1991 when he was in his early teens.Kaze Biography Muze Ltd. He studied at the , initially majoring in , but switching to English, and then radio, television and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Satan And Adam
Satan and Adam was an American blues Duet (music), duo consisting of Sterling Magee, known by his stage name "Mister Satan" (May 20, 1936 – 6 September 2020, in Gulfport, Florida), and Adam Gussow (born April 3, 1958 in New York City, New York), who were a fixture on Harlem's sidewalks in the late 1980s and early 1990s. Magee sang in a style that fuses blues with elements of Soul music, soul and Hip hop music, rap, playing electric guitar with withering intensity, and used both feet to stomp out polyrhythms on a homemade percussion setup that included hi-hat cymbals topped with tambourines and maracas. Gussow played amplifier, amplified harmonica in an equally fluent and original way. Together, Satan and Adam have, as journalist Richard Skelley noted, "redefined and shaped the sound of modern blues so much that 'I Want You' from their ''Harlem Blues'' debut was included on a Rhino Records release, ''Modern Blues of the 1990s''. History Magee was raised in St. Petersburg, Florid ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Uncontrolled Substance
''Uncontrolled Substance'' is the debut studio album by rapper and Wu-Tang Clan member Inspectah Deck. The album was released on October 5, 1999, under Loud Records. Originally slated for release in 1995, the record was indefinitely postponed after a flood destroyed over 100 beats in RZA's basement, including his original productions for the album. Eventually released four years later, ''Uncontrolled Substance'' received mostly positive reviews, and is Inspectah Deck's most critically acclaimed and most commercially successful album to date. The album features Wu-Tang Clan members U-God and Masta Killa, and appearances from lesser-known affiliates Street Life, Killa Sin, and LA the Darkman. A music video was made for the songs "Word on the Street" directed by Gregory Dark & "Show 'N' Prove" directed by Joseph Kahn Joseph Kahn may refer to: *Joseph Kahn (director) (born 1972), a film and music video director *Joseph Kahn (journalist) (born 1964), American journalist * Joseph Ka ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Illuminated By The Light
''Illuminated by the Light'' is the fourth album by Weird War (band), Weird War, said to be their best. When asked about the album's title, Ian Svenonius, Svenonius has responded "Illuminated By The Light just means lit by the light. It’s like being fed by the food." Track listing #"Illuminated" − 3:42 #"Mental Poisoning" − 4:04 #"Girls Like That" − 4:45 #"See About Me" − 3:51 #"Crystal Healing" − 4:07 #"A Visit to the Cave" − 1:17 #"Word on the Street" − 3:36 #"Earth, Mama, Woman, Girl, Child" − 3:16 #"Motorcycle Mongoloid" − 5:36 #"Destination: Dogfood" − 4:33 #"Put It in Your Pocket" − 6:06 References [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
