A Global Icon Goes on to Glory

Rest in peace to a man who inspired a nation to fight for their civil liberties and led a revolution. He is known globally by these names:

Rolihlahla- Mandela's name given at birth (means troublemaker or one who pulls the branch)
Madiba- The name of Mandela's clan.
Tata- South African term meaning father and a word used by all South African admires of Mandela despite there age when referring to Mandela.
Khulu- "Great, Paramount, Grand"
Dalibhunga- Name given to Mandela after his rite of passage into manhood at age 16 (means creator or founder of the council)

However, he is most recognized and respected as NELSON MANDELA!



-Achmone

-Achmone

You're Cordially Invited to the "Lebron James & Tiago Splitter BlOCK PARTY!"

Sunday night was not the best game that superstar Lebron James has ever played. It wasn't full of record breaking stats or packed  with phenomenal plays that we used to see on our NBA Jams video games about ten gaming systems ago, but it's definitely one of those plays that we'll be talking about for years to come and reflection years after Lebron has left the game.

This is one of those Legacy defining plays. Courtesy of the NBA.
Check it out.
Holla!



-Achmone

J. Cole leaks "Let Nas Down"

In an industry where good music gets overshadowed by watered down radio/club bangers with no substance, rapper J. Cole releases a song expressing hurt from an idol, while treating true hip hop fans with food for your ears.

Check out the CD quality leak from the highly anticipated album "Born Sinner".

Holla!



-Achmone

Beasts of the Southern Wild Review

Emerging out of the plethora of blockbuster and mega Hollywood productions and being presented as one of the best films of 2012 comes this "sleeper film". I call this a sleeper film because even though the Oscar buzz has flipped this independent film into a red carpet charmer there are many who STILL have not seen it.
For those weary of details for this movie allow me to give a brief synopsis.

In the swamps and back yards of Louisiana behind the notorious non-updated levee system that failed to save New Orleans and surrounding cities from Hurricane Katrina in 2005 lies a region that was purposely not marked on a geographical map. A piece of land for those who choose the most primitive of conditions as opposed to what we would called civilized society. The people who live there, call it "THE BATHTUB" but for people like me who enjoy air conditioning and meat that is already dead before I cook it, I call it a crazy way of living.

Their entire lifestyle is not accompanied by a healthcare or educational system, no grocery stores nor sewage systems but they love their beloved "Bathtub".

In the middle of it all is 'Hushpuppy'; a five-year old little girl raised by her ailing (physically and apparently mentally) father. Hushpuppy (Quvenzhane Wallis) is not only the star of the movie but also our narrator. Now she's no Morgan Freeman mind you, but the young star does a good job of showing her audience the perception of an impressionable young lady living in the wild.

There are symbolisms used in this film often, but I was pushed through this film with the characters interesting way of living. Although I left the film with so many questions I also was very intrigued by the validity of the story and it's believable cast. You find yourself rooting for Hushpuppy throughout the film and concerned about her well being all at the same time. In an area where probaly twenty miles up the water you can buy a cup of coffee for five bucks, these people hunt for their food and live in trailers that should most certainly be condemned and raised children in need of a good comb, bath, and book. Yet they all to have pride in their private territory and shun the outside world as they view it.

I give this movie four stars and recommend that you check it out and give me your opinion.

Until next time... Holla Back!
-Achmone

"You Got Knocked The F#$% Out!"

Damn Pacman... Now we really ain't going to see you and Floyd Mayweather fight smh.
Thanks alot bruh.

Holla
-Achmone

Eddie Murphy!.. What The Hell Happened To You?

In case you missed it...

The other night was the Spike TV premier of "Eddie Murphy: One Night Only", a tribute to the living legend comedian, entrepreneur, and all-around entertainer. The two-hour special included guest appearances by Sam Jackson, Jamie Foxx, Arsenio Hall, Chris Rock, and many other notable and successful entertainers who've worked with Murphy. As expected the show generated record breaking ratings for Spike television as millions of Eddie fans tuned in to see the well deserved honors bestowed on the comedy great.

The night started with Jamie Foxx opening and presenting Eddie Murphy. Tracy Morgan followed wearing an identical red leather suit that Murphy infamously wore in his stand up "Delirious" and expressing gratitude to his "comedic hero". The night continued with Charlie Murphy sharing some funny personal childhood stories about his brother and followed by Juggernauts Adam Sandler (who was visibly nervous), Chris Rock, Martin Lawrence, Keenen Ivory Wayans, and Tyler Perry all sharing sentiments of gratitude to the honoree and how his career inspired them to become comedic stars as well.

One of the major moments of the night was a tribute from Stevie Wonder, whom Eddie impersonated on SNL, where Stevie invited Eddie on stage. Eddie, hesitant at first, impromptly grabs a pair of glasses from a member of his entourage and sings side by side with Stevie. It was hands down the highlight of the night.

Another important moment is when Arsenio Hall took the stage. He recalled a special where Sammy Davis Jr. was being honored and how Gregory Hines invited the Rat Pack member on stage as they both did what they did best, dance. In this same way Arsenio baited/invited Eddie to do the same, but instead of dancing, treat us all with his gift of comedy. However, Eddie Murphy declined and looked anxious for the event to continue without his participation. Not only was this the defining moment of the night for me, but it was a clear indication that the outlandish funny man that we fans have all come to love may have all his best years in the past. Of course we have seen glimpses of his brillance in movies such as Life and recently Tower Heist. But for the past decade in general Eddie has presented us with several family movies like Dr. Dolittle, Daddy Day Care, Meet Dave, A Thousand Words, and (the corniest of all) The Adventures of Pluto Nash smh.

As I watched comedian after comedian (icons in their own right)thank Eddie for all of his work and for inspiring them so much I found myself becoming frustrated with the new Eddie. His expressions and body language were unfamiliar and he rarely expressed enthusiasm or emotion. Many times during the night Eddie seemed emotionally detached from the praise being directed his way.

To put it sweet... I want that old thing back. I miss the Eddie of old. The one that had us all dying of laughter in Coming To America, 48 Hours, and Raw. Now I don't know what happened but I'm done with the optimistic ideal that "Eddie is back"! To put it simply he is not the same comedian we all came to love. He's rich, content, and he seems uninspired. So even though it's because Eddie was so funny back in the day... he's movies and shows still live on.

Holla Back!

-Achmone