Mar 08, 2013 Staycen-Never Too Late -EP-TCT
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I’m not too familiar with Atlanta-based singer, Staycen but the last I remember of her was her 2011 release and debut self-titled project. I’ve lately been on the hunt for some new music, and this was a great find. After releasing her EP “Never Too Late” in 2012, she’s followed up with a music video [...]

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Jan 23, 2013 Robert Glasper Keeps Impressing Us (With Some Help From Michael Jackson)
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Robert Glasper just doesn’t ever disappoint…like ever. Uniting with Chantae Cann in Atlanta, the duo give us their amazing version of Michael Jackson’s “I Can’t Help It”. If live music and jazz and/or R&B is your thing then get ready for an Eargasm.

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Dec 10, 2012 how-home-ownerships-are-keeping-blacks-poorer-than-whites-tct
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Reading this article shared below caused me to reflect back on my college days. I remember specifically struggling with courses such as Accounting and Finance, and just as naturally found myself broke/lacking finances. I was familiar with the term depreciation, as I saw the neighborhood I grew up in, slowly but surely start to depreciate, [...]

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Jul 18, 2012 cyhi-ivy-league
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While we wait for his debut album Hardway Musical, the G.O.O.D. Music emcee CyHi The Prynce keeps churning out free EPs. The latest one being a school themed mixtape titled Ivy League Club. He stays within normal expectations, distributing clever metaphors and solid tracks. I’m not from Atlanta but A-Town, featuring B.o.B & Travis Porter [...]

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Jun 29, 2012 aspire-magic-TCT
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Magic Johnson plans to change the image of African Americans with his new network Aspire TV. The former NBA star has done a lot for African-Americans and his community since his retirement. His Atlanta based network officially went live yesterday, and the partnership with Comcast made it’s debut to millions of viewers around the country. [...]

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While I’m not that up to speed with Atlanta Hip Hop artist Danny! aka Danny Swain, this track definitely caught my attention. Saying “Goodbye Love” in his latest video, he combines his own swag, with clips of Tevin Campbell and other r&b greats. I’m sure we’ve all had that one chick or guy that wanted to [...]

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We don’t hear enough about stories like these in our communities, especially not about a Homeless High Student From Atlanta graduating. Although challenging to share, these are the types of stories that I want my children to hear about, and know that they can overcome anything. It’s surreal to me that anyone would ever have [...]

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Mar 12, 2012 Benn-Blank-TheConsciousTip
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We know the story all so well. A college student pursuing their degree, all while pursuing their career at the same time. Meet Atlanta native, Benn Blank…current Florida A&M student, who decided to take a serious stab at music. At first listen, I hear a mixture of influences on “Trippin” but it’s definitely solid enough [...]

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