(sehemu ya tatu)the third part of emmanuel jal
Activism 

Emmanuel JAL With  Nelson Mandela

\Jal, whose own childhood was robbed from him, aims to protect the childhood of others through music. "Music is powerful. It is the only thing that can speak into your mind, your heart and your soul without your permission."According to Jal, in times of war, starvation, hunger and injustice, the only way to survive the daily tragedy in Sudan is to allow the inner soul to be uplifted through music, which is like soul food to heal pain. Through his heartfelt lyrics, he opens the world up to the corruption and greed of the Sudanese government; central to the themes of his songs is the campaign for peace of opposing sides in Sudan and the clear message that children have no place in wars.He has also passionately criticized the current state of hip hop culture in the United States. He sees hip hop as a vehicle to communicate an authentic message, rather than a space to pursue street credibility. "As well as simply being great songs, people are really getting into the lyrics, really understanding his message, and he is a great role model."He has expressed concern about the message being sent by American hip-hop artists, saying “American hip hop is still entwined with gang culture, drugs, sexual violence, and greed. It’s a battleground.” His song, "50 Cent", speaks to the successful American rapper to change his violent messages, which have a destructive influence on children, as exemplified through his Bulletproof videogame. "You have done enough damage selling crack cocaine/now you got a 'kill a black man' video game/We have lost a whole generation through this lifestyle/now you want to put it in the game for a little child to play..." "The Roots and Jal set the hip-hop bar higher," wrote Washington Post in 2008.Emmanuel is a spokesman for the Make Poverty History campaign, the Coalition to Stop the Use of Child Soldiers and the Control Arms campaign. In 2008, Jal also got involved in the musical movement of spreading awareness about current slavery and human trafficking by performing various songs for the rockumentary, Call+Response.A documentary about Emmanuel Jal called War Child was made in 2008 by C. Karim Chrobog. It made its international debut at the Berlin Film Festival and its North American debut at the Tribeca Film Festival, where it won the Cadillac Audience Award. An autobiography under the same name was released in 2009.
Despite his accomplishments in music, Jal's biggest passion is for Gua Africa, a charity that he founded. Besides building schools, the nonprofit provides scholarships for Sudanese war survivors in refugee camps, and sponsors education for children in the most deprived slum areas in Nairobi.,


Jal completed a 661-day "Lose to Win" fast to build a school in Leer, Southern Sudan, in Emma McCune's honor. From December 2008 to October 2010, the musician ate one meal per day, skipping his breakfasts and lunches to raise funds and awareness for the school, called Emma Academy.,,,born Claude M'Barali, March 5, 1969) is a francophone hip hop and rap artist. He is one of the most internationally popular and influential French rappers.
MC Solaar is known for his complex lyrics, which rely on word play, lyricism, and inquiry. In the English-speaking world, Solaar was signed by London acid jazz label Talkin' Loud and recorded with British group Urban Species and the late Guru, member of the acclaimed New York duo Gang Starr. He has since released seven studio records and one live album and currently lives with his wife, French actress Chloé Bensemoun, their son Roman and daughter Bonnie.Early life and debut

The estate of the Notorious B.I.G. say they have no connection to the rumored musical about the late rapper.
Fans were more than puzzled yesterday when the playwright and producer of an upcoming musical about the life of the late Notorious B.I.G. titled "Ready 2 Die" were arrested for stealing more than $800 worth of books. Now, in a recent report from AllHipHop, the estate of the deceased Brooklyn legend deny any involvement with the theatrical production.Biggie's estate say they have no involvement whatsoever with the rumored musical or its respective writer and producer, Alfred "Paper Love" Green and Raheim Pope. Furthermore, the estate added that they have sent a cease and desist to the production after they held an unofficial casting call back in March.
“Please note that this is an unauthorized play. Our firm has previously sent a cease and desist notice and any association with the Estate of Christopher Wallace or Notorious B.I.G. are unauthorized,” a rep from the estate explained. "There is no connection or association between the Estate of Notorious B.I.G. and Alfred Green and Raheim Pope."

As previously mentioned, Green and Pope were arr yesterday for stealing $868 work of books from a Barnes and Noble, including 50 Shades of Grey and R. Kelly's biography The Diary of Me. Both face fifth degree larceny charges, among others.

Ghostface Killah, Just Blaze & Masta Ace Respond To Colorado Massacre 
Three of Hip Hop's finest took to Twitter to respond to the tragedy in Aurora, Colorado.The world was shocked and saddened when news broke that former PhD student James Eagan Holmes opened fire on a crowded movie theater during a midnight screening of The Dark Knight Rises, killing 12  people and injuring dozens more. Now, members of the Hip Hop community respond to the tragedy.
In the wake of yesterday's events, rappers Ghostface Killah and Masta Ace reached out to the victims of the shooting and their families via Twitter to send their prayers and condolences. Producer Just Blaze took a harder line on the issue, hoping that the killer Holmes spend the rest of his life locked "under the jail."@GhostfaceKillah 
In related news, HipHopWired recently ran a report giving insight into the shooter Holmes's unstable mindset. According to the story, one of Holmes's neighbors recalls him responding to Lil Wayne song that she had been playing with a racist pejorative.

"Another neighbor, Rachel Reed, 25, recalled seeing Holmes a number of times on the stoop, with his backpack," reads the report. "A couple of months ago she ran into him at the Zephyr, where she had put a Lil Wayne rap song on the jukebox. Holmes disapproved, she said, preferring rock 'n' roll music. He came over and 'made some racially charged comments about rap,' she said."
 swahili hip hop sends its prayers to the victims of the tragedy.

 50 Cent Founds Boxing Promotion Company, Is Expected To Sign Two Fighters 
50 Cent is on to the next business venture, as he enters the world of boxing promotion.50 Cent's longstanding friendship with championship boxer Floyd Mayweather is no secret. Fif has regularly attended Mayweather's fights, and has participated in the fighter's entrance to the ring several times.Now, 50 looks to begin his own boxing promoting business, founding TMT Promotion, with the TMT standing for The Money Team.

The Vitamin Water mogul and purveyor of video games, energy drinks, and various books has TMT licensed in New York, and is in the process of applying for a license in Nevada.
Sports Illustrated reports that 50 will be working with Mayweather, and that he is expected to sign former featherweight title holder Yuri Gamboa and super middleweight contender Andre Dirrell.

Ras Kass signs with EMPIRE Distribution, while Man Bites Dog Records preps releases from Wais P and Double AB.
After flexing his lyrical muscles on his fan-funded LP A.D.I.D.A.S., it looks like Ras Kass has found a new distribution home. According to a recent press release, the west coast veteran will join Fat Joe, N.O.R.E., Too Short and others at EMPIRE Distribution for his future projects.

Razzy is already preparing his first release with the distribution magnate title P.U.M.A. EP, featuring production from The Alchemist and Klasic. Following that release, the H20proof

MC will his long-awaited full length F.I.L.A. (Fuck It, Lose It All).

In an interview last year, Ras Kass also indicated that he was planning another project titled N.I.K.E. (Now I Know Everything).

In other news, after signing Roc Marciano and the MHz for releases, Man Bites Dog Records is continuing to expand its presence in the underground Hip Hop. Now, in a recent press release, the indie label has announced a slew of other releases for this year.

First up to bat is rapper Double AB's collaborative effort Dub Sonata titled Media Showers. Featuring the likes of Evidence, Cannibal Ox, Sean Price and more, the project drops this September 19.

Following Double AB's album with be Wais P of Dah Ranjahz's solo debut Pimpin' Saved My Life on October 9. The album feature guest verses from Action Bronson, Smoke DZA and Joey Bada$$, and production from Harry Fraud, Statik Selektah, Tha Bizness and more.


Cam'ron says Dipset reunion project is still coming, despite taking long to complete.He also clears up rumors of a feud between him and Vado.It seemed a Dipset reunion would spark a new release from the group after their performance together at this year's Paid Dues festival. However, there has been little coming from the group in terms of new music. Cam'ron recently phoned in to Jenny Boom Boom to explain what has been taking them so long and shared that the reunion is still on.
"We're working but everybody's doing a lot of different things," he shared. "It's not coming as fast as people my want it because everybody's still got a lot going on in their own privates lives ... but it's coming."

The Harlem spitter also explained that his relationship with Vado is good, rejecting any rumors of a feud between the two.

"We're always gonna work together no matter what," he noted. "He had to create his own identity. I fell back for awhile so he could get his shine."