Speak Up! Speak Out!  Week TWO

In honor of the late Michael Jackson’s commitment to promoting unity amongst various cultures and his service to the under-resourced…What role, if any, should the media and/or celebrities play in creating “popsitive” culture?  Why?

Speak Up! Speak Out!  Week ONE

What can you do (personally) to help create “popsitive” culture?

Holla.

Yesterday was a sad day for many Michael Jackson fans.  According to CNN.com, “He collapsed at his residence in the Holmby Hills section of Los Angeles, California, about noon Pacific time, suffering cardiac arrest, according to brother Randy Jackson. He died at UCLA Medical Center.”

“The King of Pop”  was born August 29, 1958 in Gary, Indiana.  He was only 10 years old when the Jackson 5 was signed to Motown Records.  In 1972, he embarked on his solo career and his popularity boomed through the next 20 years.  He has won countless Grammy Awards, and has impacted the world through his music, dancing, fashion and eccentricity.  He is a legend and we will miss him!  Rest in peace, Michael Jackson.

EOnline did a great “Top 9 Best-Ever Michael Jackson Videos” article. Click here to see more of our beloved MJ.

Fact:  13 years ago, we lost one of the greatest emcees and leaders in the history of hip hop and one of the most influential artists in the history of entertainment.  Tupac Shakur aka 2 Pac, was a true people’s champ who took a revolutionary stance on many social issues pertaining to the minority, urban communities since his teenage years.  His unparalleled anthology of music proved he was always a man of substance and represented the part of hip hop that I think is truly missing in today’s mainstream music scene. Take 30 minutes out of your day to pay respect and listen to some of his powerful work: youtube, imeem, pandora…life has options.

Fact: Jamar Seay grew up in the Contra Costa county of the SF Bay Area and is a talented, positive, passionate young man with vision.  After a few life-altering experiences, he and his brother created One Life records and J. Seay began his career as a songwriter/producer/emcee. His other passion lies in TV broadcasting, earning his BA in that field from SF State Univ. in 2008.  He recently embarked upon a new project, The Jamar Seay Show, which is an online youtube channel that keep you abreast on current events and the latest fashion in the urban community.  Esface sponsored his first show which featured the Stand for Something design from the Black on Black series released in March (tribute to Black history month). enjoy

The always fashionable Kanye West has recently been interviewed by men.style.com to list his top 10 Must-Have Wardrobe staples!  Click here to see details.  As expected, his recomendations are street cool, luxurious (check out the white tux jacket)…and of course, accessorized with a little Louis Vuitton. Thank you slamhype for the info on one of our favorite, stylish and talented artists.