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As a St. Louis native, I always have to give props to the Hip Hop icon Nelly. Say what you want to say about his latest music, but he’s done a ton of work with the community and continues to be a respectful businessman. CNET caught up with him to discuss some of the tech [...]

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May 15, 2013 Your CEO Makes Your Monthly Salary In 1 Hour
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With taxes and other government related fiscal related issues being the talking point since our latest recession, the inequality of wealth distribution continues to be overlooked. It’s unfortunate that guns, abortion & scandals are more important than the fact that the poor in this country are barely making ends meet (and spare me the welfare/safety net [...]

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May 09, 2013 c-rich-killin-me-official-music-video-tct
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While gearing up for the release of his anticipated Certified Organic, Chicago singer/songwriter C. Rich takes us back in time for his first official music video release from his sophomore project Voice Of Reason. In his song ‘ Killin Me’ C. Rich describes a painful relationship that ends on a bad break up due to [...]

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May 09, 2013 Ted Talks Education John Legend
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For those who missed TED Talk’s special on PBS this week, you can catch the discussions on Education that have aired thus far. Education is an issue we seem to keep lowering on the list of priorities in the country so it’s great to see the collective over at TED taking this issue seriously. Check [...]

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May 09, 2013 Remember The Time: Don’t Disturb This Groove [1987]
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Lets take it back 26 years to 1987, the best year in the history of forever. Don’t Disturb This Groove, the most popular song from 80′s ”emotio-electro” band The System, is still a hit today. As you enjoy the song, remember to laugh at the hilarious awkwardness of the video.

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Apr 25, 2013 Rudy Currence The Conscious Tip
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While stopping in Kansas City for a show at the University of Missouri-Kansas City, The Conscious Tip got a chance to sit down with the Grammy award winning South Carolina Singer/Songwriter/Musician known as Rudy Currence. After his very entertaining show, he discussed a variety of topics ranging from being signed to DTP to growing up [...]

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Apr 22, 2013 miguel_kendrick
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Still dropping videos from last year’s Kaleidoscope Dream, Miguel unites with Kendrick Lamar for the remix to “How Many Drinks”. The track is my favorite joint from the album and probably the most blunt about getting it in. With another “Live” video look, you can’t deny the recurring Prince comparisons.

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Mar 18, 2013 J Timberlake Fallon
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Syck. I really don’t have any other type of description for Justin Timberlake’s performance on Jimmy Fallon. If this doesn’t spark you to check out his new album 20/20 Experience tomorrow, I don’t know what will. The R&B crooner performed ”Like I Love You”, “My Love”, “Cry Me A River” and “Señorita”. He absolutely murdered all [...]

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