Hip hop is an ever growing culture and genre of music. The music traditionally has been a soundtrack to the lifestyle. Hip hop, minus the corporate agendas and no holds barred monetization, is a glorious culture filled with amazing people, sayings, principles, cool styles, and even dances and tribalistic chants that help govern the ideologies of a group of men, women and children all over the Earth.
Nostalgia is just as viable as any product, maybe even more so, and restaurants like Planet Hollywood and Hard Rock Cafe have proven that selling nostalgia is a surefire path to success. Neither restaurant is known for any one special dish but as a place that you can appreciate a certain aesthetic. All Chill is following that same path and is already the coolest as well as one of the most exclusive ice cream shops to serve a scoop.
All Chill: A Hip Hop Ice Cream Shop is the brainchild of respected Howard University alums (Julian and Genelle Petty) and serves as a family business stationed in South Central, Los Angeles. The ice cream shop has been decorated with hip hop artifacts giving the eatery a museum or an art exhibit vibe. The space is quaint yet bold and pronounced. A perfect location for an event space. Perfect for giving awards to community figures or hip hop vets who have gone unheralded or allowing some conscious hip hop artists to jam out for their intimate fan bases while enjoying two scoops of vegan ice cream.
If you find yourself in the Leimert Park area this summer and need to cool down, All Chill is the best place for you. 3415 W. 43rd Pl. Los Angeles, CA.
Jason Flom visiting now executed inmate Rodney Reed
Jason has been saving lives by dedicating his time and energy to a righteous cause. Often work like this goes under reported and hardly celebrated. Real wins for real people in real time but no fanfare whatsoever. Thanks to his creation Lava For Good, the work is being documented. By taking the opportunity you’ve been provided then utilizing your resources to save people who deserve a chance is real life heroism.
The federal government invented enforcement agencies to control the free movement of the African American per the Fugitive Slave Act of 1850. Government funding has been spent on retrieving American citizens and returning them into chattel slavery legally. In the sordid Supreme Court case of Dred Scott, the jaded governing body ruled that Dred Scott is not a man nor citizen solely because of his race. A corrupted system since the inception governed by a human trafficking business. Thanks to freedom fighters like Honest Abe Lincoln, Harriet Tubman, Frederick Douglas, all the way to Medgar Evers, Martin Luther King, Jr. and John F. Kennedy Jr. as well as staunch racist Lyndon B Johnson, on record using racial slurs, as well as an army of others the Civil Rights Act of 1964 eventually passed outlawing discrimination by race, religion or national origin in the United States.
A slew of counter measures was launched by the government to control the actions of the “black” American population even after unjust legislation was changed. Many of the files have been released and what was reserved as baseless conspiracy by mainstream media decades ago has been proven to be absolute fact, present day.
As a result of this horrid history many African American men fall prey to the pitfalls of a broken establishment. Programs set in place in the past worked. Now present day, although only being 12% of the total US population blacks make up more than half of the prison population. Meaning a large portion of the community is enslaved present day. Hallmarks of a corrupt system working perfectly or a broken system swallowing up potential presidents, inventors and entrepreneurs.
Jason Flom seems to be fearless. Launching an all out assault on behalf of the less fortunate. He is operating under the MLK ideal, “injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere.” He has spent over a decade hearing out wrongful conviction cases and doing everything in his power to free innocent men and women from the vice grips of the system. These men and women do not have advocates and have been lost and forgotten by the world. But not by Jason. The Innocence Project, where Jason is a board member, has helped save over 300 lives by overturning convictions. A notable feat. However, their work is just getting started.
The DCS commends Jason’s resolve and vision. Any one can find themselves snarled in the trappings of the system. Without proper legal representation, which usually equates to finance or lack thereof, many innocents are mishandled completely. Kalief Browder was never able to quiet the noise that being wrongfully imprisoned created in his head and even after exoneration and being released he took his own life. Proof that irreparable damage is done even when the wrongs get righted. Jason continue to empower those that can not empower themselves, continue to help save lives.
Freedom should not be equitable in a civilized society. It’s an inalienable right granted by the cosmic powers of the universe. In a barbaric society, freedom is equitable to be traded and bartered.
Sgt J is the next super producer. With fresh platinum and gold plaques under his belt, this producer and engineer has already began to make a name for himself in the music industry and the streets. When it comes to a hard drum beat that is guaranteed to get the party started or when it comes to a dark drum pattern to make you feel energetic and ready for action Sgt J is as versatile as they come.
Sgt J is similar to a present day Mannie Fresh from Cash Money Records’ prime or 40 from OVO. He has produced for various artists, none of his production sounds redundant, and he is poised to be the most accomplished producer from the Great State of Texas and possibly the greatest of all time. He has the musical background for it, his current success puts him in the runnings, and the rest is up to his own tenacity.
Sgt J is originally from Tyler, Texas a city known as the Rose Capital of the World. Sgt J was in the band and on the drumline. His big brother, who was a local DJ, is responsible for his wide music palate as well as the influence of Atlanta, Louisiana, and Texas sounds. He is currently based in Houston, a city known for dictating market trends, and has plans to dominate in rap music. Skill wise Sgt J is already one of the best and he has proved it through versatility. Tyler, Texas has stayed true to its name and produced an amazing rose in Sgt J and the world will continue to watch him bloom.
Aisha Bowe goes from rocket scientist to CEO. Aisha was just a little girl going to community college in Michigan. She turned her humble beginnings into a respectable business empire. She launched her very own business that helps others. Similar to David Steward, Aisha’s business banks off government contracts.
Aisha decided to go from her community college to a major university, which landed her at NASA as a scientist. After realizing that true wealth is in business ownership she made the shift.
We wanted to spotlight Aisha Bowe to bring awareness to others that, although you may be from a small town without much opportunity, with a work ethic and a positive vision for yourself you can turn your circumstance into the best vision for your life. Hopefully Aisha’s next big investment is a husband and some beautiful children as her worth has a glass ceiling without her very own family. For all we know she already has as she keeps her private life, private. You go girl!
David Steward is a magnate, icon and champion similar to our founder Jesse Is Heavyweight. He is one of the more “quiet” builders in America. David was born in the dangerous gang ridden city of Chicago. David stayed focused on the books and practiced staying out of trouble. As a result of keeping his eyes on the prize he was able to find himself as an owner. David Steward founded his business and married the love of his life and built an empire. He left Chicago in search of greener pastures and found them.
A secret to David’s massive success is government contracts. His business, World Wide Technology, he runs it with his business partner and they rake in loads of dough. David Steward is showing black men from inner cities everywhere that the power to run big business and build in your community and family is the norm. David has out earned every rap artist and athlete to date with ease. The whole time staying outside the mainstream spotlight that so many young entrepreneurs chase and covet.
Here at Da Chicken Shack we want to honor and spotlight David Steward known in many circles as simply Dave. We wish you great health and wealth and we appreciate your contributions to the overall diaspora by focusing on business and leading by example.
Too Short is an Oakland MC from the 80s who brought pimping into the rap game. Not only does he produce, write his own rhymes, but he has been doing it for almost 30 years straight! Arguably every MC has been influenced on some level or another by “Short Dawg”. With career ups and downs, a couple years ago he was caught by TMZ taking local Oakland officers on a foot pursuit, but he’s also a platinum seller. Even if you’ve never bought a Too Short album you’ve definitely heard his influence and his unique way of saying “beyotch!” on popular tv shows, movies, and in various songs. Most recently Too Short has been appearing in reality tv shows (Couple’s Therapy, LA Hair) which has given his long lasting career even more life. Take time to explore Too Short’s 16 + album catalogue and get ready to learn something about macking and pimping and Oakland. The video attached is especially unique because Short describes his lengthy career in 2 short 16s on a club beat like only Too Short can. Honorable mention for the Gettin It album, Too Short’s short lived retirement project, and the CLASSIC Freaky Tales. ENJOY! BEYOTCH!
Every so often an artist comes along and changes the course of things. Innovative original style. Edgy foresight. A stupid dope vision.
These are a few of the components that make up some of the best artist of the times. Imagine if Micheal Jackson had’ve fizzled out after his Motown deal in the 70s. Imagine if 50 Cent had died in that near fatal shooting that left him with an alleged 9 bullet holes. Imagine if Diddy had’ve graduated from Howard business school in the 90s and gone off to Wall Street instead of Beat Street. The songs and styles we all know them best for would have gone unheard.
Devin The Dude has never been the biggest artist in the game, he’s never had the “machine” behind him, he’s never even won an award for music as far as we know (Dr.Dre’s Chronic 2001 where Devin croons a hook doesn’t count). However he is one of the best to ever do it. Diamonds in the rough is what hip hop is ALL about. Even at hip hop’s inception the popular sound was lame and everyone wanted to know what the kids in the projects with no voice had to say. Before high powered hip hop labels existed propelling their artists to the forefront, the culture knew who was dope. “Hey man did you see Kool Herc in the park last week. Have you heard this kid from Bed Stuy freestyle? Man did you hear that song Freaky Tales?” etcetera etcetera. Finding great hip hop is like finding a great barber, a great lawyer, or a great mechanic the referral system works best. Devin The Dude has forged a 20 plus year career out of that exact system. He has recently released a new album and new singles to go along with it. But we wanted to take you all back to the beginning and the reason why this artist will always be heralded by greats like Dr.Dre.
His debut solo album cosigned by Scarface appropriately titled The Dude is a hip hop classic! Fuck the Grammys! Fuck the BET Awards! We dedicate our official SPOTLIGHT post to Devin The Dude and we thank Rap A Lot Records for continually promoting such classic hip hop. Your favorite rapper’s favorite rapper. Enjoy the full album stream of Devin’s debut album. If you are one of the hip hoppers constantly complaining about the state of hip hop take about an hour out of your life to make it a little bit better.
And if you need a reason other than the fact that we told you its dope to lend this legendary artist an ear maybe name dropping will help you see the light. Devin has been cosigned by Scarface, Outkast, Dr.Dre and Snoop Dogg, Currensy, WIz Khalifa, and countless others who have sold more records and have way more radio spins and get no benefit, other than people knowing they know what’s hot, by saluting Devin’s music.
Tracks like Do What The Fuck You Wanna Do, Write or Wrong, Sticky Green, and I Can’t Quit make this album arguably one of the best rap albums to be released. Enjoy!
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