SUFIA GIZA- SANKOFA TIMES

Check out this new release from the UNITY WORKS label entitled SANKOFA TIMES, by SUFIA GIZA. The album was produced by my father, JAH-EYE.

SUFIA creates masterful poetry that teaches and preserves the history of our ancestors and culture. The tone is positive and uplifting and features instrumentation and poetry from such greats as Santa Davis and Baba Ambe Hamilton of the Watts Prophets.

The CD is available now at www.unityworksmusic.com and www.cdbaby.com. You can also clique the title of this blog post or the image above to purchase.
Blessed love-
Unity

HAPPY BIRTH DAY GRANDMA DR. SAMELLA LEWIS!

Today is my Grand Mothers birthday! Any body who knows me will tell you that my biggest heroine of all time is my Grand Mother. Grandma Lewis is one of the forerunners of my culture and a major part of black history. She is the first black woman in the country to get her PHD in the Arts. She is also a key educator, art collector and writer, documenting the history of revolutionary and historic black, African and Asian art through out time.

Clique the title of this blog post to check out her art and new book, Barthe- His Life in Art, now available at www.unityworksart.com

CHINAKA HODGE

Here is the Queen Mama of the Napalm Clique Camp, Chinaka Hodge, crushing the stage at Def Poetry Jam.

IM GONNA GO SEE DAN BLACK

Yo! What up people! Today is a very special day=) My Birth Day, or let me say, Earth Day! One of my label mates will be performing in SF tonight and me and the crew are gonna be there to check it out. Here is his video and single Symphonies with Kid Cudi.

F.L.O. P.S.A.

This is from a series of commercials for Revolution and revolutionthevideo.com.
If you still have not seen Revolution yet, clique the title of this blog post to be sent to the website. Lets enjoy this moment of wisdom from F.L.O....

OSCAR BROWN JR.

Here is something from one of my teachers and dear friends Oscar Brown Jr. Although he is no longer with us in the flesh his spirit lives forever. Here he is shining on Def Poetry Jam. If you dont know about my 'Uncle Oscar' you better look him up on this computer right now! He is featured on my third album, Ascend, which I will be re-releasing on this blog soon.

Happy Black History Month.

UNITY INTERNATIONAL EPISODE 2

Here it is! UNITY INTERNATIONAL EPISODE 2. I'm still in Amsterdam. Not only in this episode. In my current mind state in general and I dont wanna leave! Check it out...

AUDIO VEVE SAMPLER

Here is the official AUDIO VEVE SAMPLER. It gives you a preview of the forth coming release on OE/ soundvise/ universal music group. There is also a mention of the leading single GANGSTA being released last November. This was true for the physical release which you can get directly from me. How ever, the official date for the internet release will be announced shortly. Stay tuned;)

JAH EYE: RASTA MUSIC- NEW RELEASE COMING SOON

Here is the promotional flyer that I designed for my dads new release RASTA MUSIC, available real soon. Check out the guest features. U-ROY?! This is gonna be off the hook. I will keep you all posted on when its dropping. For more information on JAH_EYE and UNITYWORKS MUSIC visit www.unityworksmusic.com or clique the title of this blog post.
JAH LOVE

RASHIDI OMARI- A REAL FREEDOM FIGHTER

This cat was one of the first MC'S in Oak-Town that I ever collaborated with. My homie DJ TREATUNICE linked us up and I would hop on sets with their original rap crew COMPANY OF PROPHETS. Later on He became the lead MC in the UNSMOKABLES crew so we would also rock shows as that formation. Not only is this cat a very talented MC, he is also an amazing dancer. This is a song from his solo album that I am actually featured on. Listen close to the lyrics. He keeps it real and conscious wich is a necessity to counter-act the vast majority of BS lyrics out in todays hip-hop industry. For more info on SHIDI and what he is doing check out his myspace.

http://www.myspace.com/shidio

You can also clique the title of this blog post to be sent there directly.
Enjoy!

THE COUP- THE STAND

This song by THE COUP, one of my favorate RBG related groups of all time is called THE STAND and was produced by the same production team that is producing my AUDIO VEVE release that is coming real soon. The name of my production fam is ORGANIZED ELEMENTS, or OE for short. Big ups to my brother MICAH-LUC and the who;e OE crew! Also big ups to Brotha BOOTS from the COUP. Check it out...

MICHELANGELO- PEARLS BEFORE SWINE

This is a song posted on youtube by my NAPALM CLIQUE fam MIC-G aka MICHELANGELO. He is mobbing in Oak-Town right now, blossoming and doin his thang. Definitely on the rise! To learn more about what he is doing visit his myspace page.

http://www.myspace.com/michelangelomusic

You can also get there if you clique the title of this blog post.

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CAN YOU MAKE CHANGE

The NAPALM CLIQUE has put together a song for HAITI in hopes to create a larger awareness around the devastation that this country is experiencing, and to highlight our countries responsibility to make a serious humanitarian effort in helping. Please listen, leave a comment and share this link with your friends and family. Also use the embed code to post the song on your social networking sites.

In this time of great tragedy it is up to each one of us to make a difference and create change to the best of our ability. Thank you for listening.
One Love,
UNITY



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A NAPALM CLIQUE CLASSIQUE THROWBACK

Remember when...

We were all hella juiced to get an African American president in office? Check out this video entitled "We Need A President" that we did to campaign for the Barack. This joint was all up in the press. Even got featured on www.allhiphop.com. Clique the title of this post to visit the official site for this video to learn more.

BOCHAN, "LOVE SONG"

Here is a special Valentines Day gift from my friends Bochan and Arlen Hart. I was asleep on the couch in the other room when they recorded this one but I could definitely feel the love;). To visit Bochans youtube page clique the title of this blog post.
Enjoy and Happy Valentines Day!

UNSMOKABLES FEATURING THE NAPALM CLIQUE AT 2232

This was a dope show. You can kind of understand what I'm saying. It's all free-flow. I think you can all clearly feel the energy. My home girl Bo is smashing it, and so is FLO. This was filmed at a venue called 2232 which no longer exists. Of course we are being backed by the Unsmokables band which is also now classified non existent. Arlen Hart on keys, Raul on base and Quick on drums. Those were fun times.

ARLEN HART

ARLEN HART is the original pianist of the UNSMOKABLES. He also backs the NAPALM CLIQUE when we do our live sets. You may recognize him as the second half of TOBY DICK, and you will also see him soon working with original UNSMOKABLES lead singer BO CHAN. And guess what folks, I also plan to drop with this cat later on in the year. We are all label mates! His new album entitled NEW PEACE is on the way, but here is a lil somthin to hold you until then. For more information on Arlen Hart visit www.soundvise.com, or clique the title of this blog post to be sent directly to his EPK.
Enjoy!

RENAISSANCE NOW

Here is a fun set that I put together for a benefit. The benefit was for an organization called Renaissance Now. RENAISSANCE NOW is a non-profit organization helping underprivileged talented artists around the world to win over poverty, exploitation of human trafficking and assisting artisan communities to develop sustainable income. For more information on this organization visit their website at http://rennow.org, or clique the title of this blog post.

Here's the set!
(PS- Peep the tight jeans;) Hilarious!)

HORACE TAPSCOTT

HORACE TAPSCOTT was a master jazz pianist. He was also the grandfather of NAPALM CLIQUE founding member Martin Wilcots, aka MAD BAD and his younger brother Michael aka MAJOR. Although Horace is no longer with us in the flesh, he lives on through his grandsons who have contributed a great deal to the original sound foundation of the NAPALM CLIQUE. Check out this piece from Horace that I found on youtube. The slide show that plays along with it exhibits a good discography. There is a lot of history in this camp folks. Enjoy!

THE "SKYBOX" COLLECTORS TAPE HAS LANDED!

Check out Tai Chi's (aka G.U.S.) new joint. Its available for free download. Just clique the title of this blog post or the image below! It knocks hard.
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UNITY'S INTERVIEW ON WWW.RAPREVIEWS.COM

Here is a good interview on me at rapreviews. Clique the logo below or title of this blog post to read it. Come back and drop a comment;) 1

OAKTOWN'S 357

I'm not the only member of the NAPALM CLIQUE who has parents that do music. Check out TAI-CHI'S mom! She used to go by SWEET LD from the group OAKTAOWN'S 357. They were in MC HAMMERS crew and had some pretty big hits back in the day. Here's one of their music video's I found on youtube.

SITA KALI MA AND SINGING POND PRODUCTIONS

And now, allow me the opportunity to introduce you all to my mother, SITA KALI MA. SITA is a musician, vocalist and composer, as well as, a Master Teacher of the art and practice of Yoga. She has infused her ancestor roots and rhythms, her uplifting lyrics and messages of light, and her powerful spirit of love; into an acoustic, soulful, and unique musical experience. SITA'S concerts and performances are Amazing. Her CDs are a treasure of love, spirit, wisdom and enlightenment.

For more information on SITA KALI MA's healing music and teaching, clique the image above or the title of this blog post to be sent to her website: http://singingpondproductions.com

Check out this life footage of SITA KALI MA rocking in Sacramento! Enjoy;)

JAH-EYE AND THE UNITY WORKS MOVEMENT

Jah-Eye


Peace folks. I would like to take a moment to introduce you to my father JAH-EYE. He is a master artist, song writer poet and musician. While championing the cause of Black liberation, JAH-EYE'S message is also one of universal freedom for all who are oppressed by corrupt governments, as well as a return to a more natural and humane lifestyle in these times of global warming and relentless war. Jah Eye has recorded two CD's to date. ISIGHT, recorded in 2003 was the first CD on the Unity Works label. The follow up; WORLD WIDE DECEPTION was recorded in 2004. Both CD's deal with spiritual, social and political current events (911, the war in Iraq, greed and materialism etc.) while at the same time maintaining a strong vibration of Love and Rastafari.

Currently JAH-EYE is working on several new projects including his third CD entitled RASTA MUSIC which will feature legendary reggae artists such as U Roy and Earl "China" Smith.

For more a complete bio and more info on JAH-EYE, clique the title of this blog or the image above to be sent to his website, http://www.unityworksmusic.com. You can also clique the album covers below to purchase his first two albums!

Clique the image to purchase JAH-EYE, ISIGHT


Clique the image to purchase JAH EYE, WORLD WIDE DECEPTION

A NAPALM CLIQUE CLASSIQUE THROWBACK

Remember when...
FLO from the NAPALM CLIQUE and LUSH ONE whooped on M-BERZ and C-SIK at Vinice Beach? Granted, it wasn't the best FLO battle I have seen, but they had these other two clowns babbling like idiots! ridiculously hilarious. Definitely a classique moment.

For more info about FLO, clique the title of this blog post to visit his myspace: http://www.myspace.com/bayareaflo

PS- Shots out to Lush One, servin em swell as well!

A NAPALM CLIQUE CLASSIQUE THROWBACK

Remember when...



I was on the PBS series SENIOR YEAR? Those were classique moments. Clique the title of this blog post or the image above to check it out.

KLIENTEL 16 BARS VIDEO PREMIERE

Here is a new video from my long time friend and NAPALM CLIQUE colleague KLIENTEL. It's called 16 Bars. KLIENTEL reps the 818 in Southern Cali and is one of the founding members of THE NAPALM CLIQUE. Clique the title of this blog to check out his myspace; http://www.myspace.com/klientel
Enjoy!

FREE CLASSIQUE MIXTAPE DOWNLOAD FOR BLACK HISTORY MONTH

Clique covers or blog post title for free download!



Happy Black History Month everyone.
I think we all know that Black History should be celebrated everyday, along with the cultures of all other indigenous and Native People's of this planet.

In celebration of the spirit of Black History Month I give you THE NAPALM CLIQUE CLASSIQUE MIXTAPE for FREE DOWNLOAD. Just clique the title of this blog or either of the cover images.

The mixtape features a well mixed medley of samples from classique songs that we all know and love from the giants of jazz, soul, funk, R&B and various other forms of historically "black" music; from Marvin Gaye and Prince,to Sade and Jamiroquai, and many more! The NAPALM CLIQUE drops fresh new school rhymes over instrumental versions of all your favorite artist's and take you on a walk through more than half a century of black music history. Also featured on this mixtape is the hit single REVOLUTION and all of your favorite NAPALM CLIQUE members and associates ;LEE WEST, THE ATTIK, JENNIFER JOHNS, CHINAKA HODGE, FRED HAMPTON JR, ANANSE THE SPIDERMAN, ABBA YAHUDAH, TREVOR P., FLO, SOK, MIC-G, KEV...UNITY! The list goes on.
Enjoy!