AoTM: Dee-1 Releases New Mixtape “I Hope They Hear Me”

After a year since his last release, Dee-1 is back with his latest mixtape titled, “I Hope They Hear Me” Download For those who haven’t gotten the incredible “David & Goliath”, it is well worth the few bucks it costs. Support talented upcoming artists. Dee1Music.com

AotM: Dee-1 Announces New Mixtape

Today, Dee-1 announced via his Twitter account (@Dee1Music) that he will have a new mixtape out soon. He is aiming to have it available by the end of the month. – Link In the meantime, Dee-1 is rocking shows all over the country, even landing a spot during the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival [...]

SMG Artist of the Month: Dee-1

By: Julian Ross From official bio: Often described as “a mix between Common and T.I.”, Dee-1 is one of few Hip-Hop artists who specialize in making music that is lyrically profound while still appealing to the masses. Born & raised in the heart of New Orleans, Dee-1 shares the same struggles as the legendary artists [...]

Cultivate It: Ford Wants You To Have A “Fiesta” With Their New Movement

Ford Motor Company has unleashed a brash new campaign promoting their all new 2011 Ford Fiestas. Titled the “Fiesta Movement”, the automobile maker has chosen trendy tastemakers from around the country to promote their new product. I was invited to a private dinner to view the new vehicles where I met the “Fiesta Atlanta” team [...]

Cultivate It: Grandaddy’s FAV 5 Retro Kicks

Ever since I can remember I’ve been an addict, a fiend, a junkie…for sneakers. Here are a few of my FAV’s straight out the closet. Follow me on Twitter: @Status_Media/ @Grandaddydior Status Media Global Inform. Educate. Entertain.

Black History Month: Inventors

by: Randi M. In honor of Black History Month, here are a couple of Black inventors that continue to impact our lives today. Norbert Rillieux, 1806-1894,  developed the evaporating pan for refining sugar. This patent improved the speed and safety of refining sugar, and it is still used in the industry today. Granville T. Woods, [...]

Keep It 100: Hold up NFL, Saints FANS Own “Who Dat!”

By: Julian Ross The New Orleans Saints going to their first ever Super Bowl has caused a lot of things to happen. Hell is currently freezing over and don’t be too surprised if Pork wings get added to the soul food menu once people start shooting down the newly flying pigs. It has also caused [...]

Cultivate It: MLK: The Man, The Visionary, The Legend

How do you introduce a man who needs no introduction? In honor of the great Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Status Media has put together a few fun facts about the legend that is MLK: MLK Jr.’s birth name is Michael Luther King Jr. He was born on January 15, 1929 in Atlanta, GA. His [...]

Cultivate It: Drink of the Day—Mimosas

By: Tiffani Haynes Being that it’s a beautiful mid-morning Saturday, I figured I’d suggest a great brunch drink for my early sippers. Mimosas are a great way to sip a little something, a light something. Basically, they’re a mix of champagne and orange juice. Ingredients: 1 full carton of your favorite orange juice 1 full [...]

Cultivate It: Some Say It’s “Better than Sex”

By: Tiffani Haynes For the longest I thought Better than Sex Cake was a Midwest thing because I haven’t heard anybody else mention it. It isn’t. There are tons of Better than Sex Cake recipes out there. So if you haven’t tried it, you’re sincerely missing out. It’s the perfect holiday cake (even with the [...]

Cultivate It: Jeff Johnson Challenges You to be Your Personal Best

By: Tiffani Haynes We’ve seen Jeff Johnson in several roles: activist, commentator, host, youth director and now author. His book, Everything I’m Not Made Me Everything I Am, serves as an excellent charge to readers about achieving your personal best. By using examples from his personal life and others’ lives, Johnson delves into just what [...]

Cultivate It: A Labor Of Love

by: Randi M. I personally don’t have a problem with Interracial Adoption, because I am happy when any child is given the chance to have a loving family. Lately I have seen a lot more White couples adopting African or African-American children. I always hear people saying how White parents can’t teach a child how [...]