I was all set to write a lengthy post today about not only my complicated thoughts on the passing of legendary entertainer Michael Jackson but the smug, flip dismissals and grave-dancing that has popped up on Twitter, Facebook and the like because of his questionable association with children. However, Teresa Jusino has already beaten me to it, posting on the Revolving Door Commune Blog a very eloquent, heartfelt and above all, fair assessment of Jackson's life and death. Considering that there seems to be a "yer either for us or ag'in us" mentality concerning Jackson (on both sides of the coin) infecting the internet today, I really think she's nailed the middle ground that I wish more people would take into account. No matter what he did (and believe me, I'm not making excuses for his alleged behavior), it's shitty to dance on the man's grave before the body's even cold.
In any case, I couldn't agree more with what Teresa has to say.
To Mourn or Not to Mourn? - Revolving Door Commune Blog
Friday, June 26, 2009
Michael Jackson (1958-2009)
Monday, June 22, 2009
The Day Hip-Hop Died
Ladies and gentlemen,
After many years of being inundated with sub-par and inexplicably popular acts that threatened the very livelihood of hip-hop (starting around the time that Master P hit the scene up through the Black Eyed Peas, Lil Wayne and T.I.) and the small but talented line of defense determined to keep some life in it (from the Roots and De La Soul, on up through the entire Def Jux roster, and most recently Q-Tip's The Renaissance), it is time to officially declare hip-hop dead.
Presenting... well, I don't know who these guys are but... oh god, just watch:
Thursday, May 28, 2009
Tuesday, May 12, 2009
The Wise Man Has the POWER!
I find this particularly hysterical in light of the fact that I can't seem to stop listening to this song recently.
Special thanks to Adam Robbins for informing me that this exists.

