Jose S. Gutierrez Jr. is an editor, writer and producer. A graduate from Washington State University, he writes and edits the Pacific Northwest section of OZONE Magazine and hosts and produces Live From I-5 Radio every Friday at 3pm on jose@devastatorgroup.com
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They came, they saw and they rubbed elbows with a legend. The people that is. And power to them! At Tacoma’s Longshoreman’s Hall last week, the people were in full force to witness the wisdom and hear the words of Black Panthers co-founder Bobby Seale. I had the
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They came, they saw and they rubbed elbows with a legend. The people that is. And power to them! At Tacoma’s Longshoreman’s Hall last week, the people were in full force to witness the wisdom and hear the words of Black Panthers co-founder Bobby Seale. I had the opportunity to
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“Ice Cube … What about the kids? What about the muthafuckin’, kids?” — Little Boy from Amerikkka’s Most Wanted, Ice Cube What about the kids? We blame them for society going down the drain … Elders are afraid of the youth … They are poised to be the most
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“Ice Cube … What about the kids? What about the muthafuckin’, kids?” — Little Boy from Amerikkka’s Most Wanted, Ice Cube What about the kids? We blame them for society going down the drain … Elders are afraid of the youth … They are poised to be the most underachieving generation
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Following his birthday celebrations in mid-January, it is always easy and fashionable to announce, declare and idolize Dr. Martin Luther King for Black History Month. However, he is often looked at in a one-dimensional, non-threatening and passive fashion, which is certainly not accurate. It is important to note along with
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Following his birthday celebrations in mid-January, it is always easy and fashionable to announce, declare and idolize Dr. Martin Luther King for Black History Month. However, he is often looked at in a one-dimensional, non-threatening and passive fashion, which is certainly not accurate. It is important to note along with
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Yo! Spring is upon us all (or at least a couple months away, depending upon the ground hog) and naturally the urge for rappers and MCs to joust for lyrical supremacy arises. Fresh Blends MC Battle Feb. 4 at Hell’s Kitchen in Tacoma. The lineup includes Tacoma standout MC, John
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Yo! Spring is upon us all (or at least a couple months away, depending upon the ground hog) and naturally the urge for rappers and MCs to joust for lyrical supremacy arises. Fresh Blends MC Battle Feb. 4 at Hell’s Kitchen in Tacoma. The lineup includes Tacoma standout MC, John
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My mother says, “All things are possible through the Lord!” Not to be religious and thangs like that, but following the inauguration of Pres. Barack Obama, I have to agree with Wyclef when he rapped, “Anything Can Happen” from his classic, The Carnival Part 1. Less than four years
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My mother says, “All things are possible through the Lord!” Not to be religious and thangs like that, but following the inauguration of Pres. Barack Obama, I have to agree with Wyclef when he rapped, “Anything Can Happen” from his classic, The Carnival Part 1. Less than four years ago rappers
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OK, happy New Year! But not so much for everybody — namely one Oscar Grant from our sister working class city of Oakland, Calif. Have you had the opportunity to witness misconduct on behalf of law enforcement with your own two eyes? As if the Rodney King beating from nearly
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OK, happy New Year! But not so much for everybody — namely one Oscar Grant from our sister working class city of Oakland, Calif. Have you had the opportunity to witness misconduct on behalf of law enforcement with your own two eyes? As if the Rodney King beating from nearly
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Ah, the aftermath of The 1st Annual 25360 Awards. The response has been great – a lot of interest was generated. Tacoma, Olympia and the surrounding villes of The 25360 spoke aloud with emotion, disagreement, agreement, controversy, light insults and nominations and prospective choices of their own. Like The 25360
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Ah, the aftermath of The 1st Annual 25360 Awards. The response has been great – a lot of interest was generated. Tacoma, Olympia and the surrounding villes of The 25360 spoke aloud with emotion, disagreement, agreement, controversy, light insults and nominations and prospective choices of their own. Like The 25360
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(Don’t start trippin’ if you ain’t in here!) So, I’m leanin’ back enjoying my fall of 2008 (my presidential candidate won!) contemplating all of my years as a contributor, creator, writer, journalist and editor with many different publications from Seaspot in Seattle to RapSheet in Los Angeles to The
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(Don’t start trippin’ if you ain’t in here!) So, I’m leanin’ back enjoying my fall of 2008 (my presidential candidate won!) contemplating all of my years as a contributor, creator, writer, journalist and editor with many different publications from Seaspot in Seattle to RapSheet in Los Angeles to The Source in
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The new year is right around the block. Read up next week as I dish out the 1st Annual Live From I-5: The 25360 Awards. Everyone (besides me) is eligible for recognition for the 25360’s MCs, DJs, Activists, Hustler, Album, Mixtape, Entrepreneur and ‘other’ awards of the year for 2008.
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The new year is right around the block. Read up next week as I dish out the 1st Annual Live From I-5: The 25360 Awards. Everyone (besides me) is eligible for recognition for the 25360’s MCs, DJs, Activists, Hustler, Album, Mixtape, Entrepreneur and ‘other’ awards of the year for 2008.
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“Grindeeng … Grindeeng… You betta know what I keep in the lining!” – The Clipse Haha! You better know that only the real hustlas eat! At least they eat how they like to eat and not how YOU might want them to eat. Ask 253 representative, Jay Barz aka
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“Grindeeng … Grindeeng… You betta know what I keep in the lining!” – The Clipse Haha! You better know that only the real hustlas eat! At least they eat how they like to eat and not how YOU might want them to eat. Ask 253 representative, Jay Barz aka Tacoma’s Favorite
