| 1. Intro |
| 2. Can U Hear Me Now? |
| 3. Do This |
| 4. 15 Minutes of Fame |
| 5. Black Gender Gap |
| 6. Acoustic Fame |
Editorial Reviews
Darryl James, a native of Chicago, completed his education at California State University, Northridge, majoring in Journalism and Public Relations.
James served as the editor of a number of radio shows and magazines emerging as one of the most prominent voices in urban entertainment journalism.
In 1992, James joined JSA Publishing in co-founding Rap Sheet, taking full responsibility for the publication. With a unique editorial approach based on a strict loyalty to the art form and it's culture, James positioned Rap Sheet as a major player in the market. In 1997, James acquired the remaining interest in Rap Sheet, making him the only Black publisher in the rap music genre and Rap Sheet the only major Hip Hop publication with African American ownership.
Darryl James is the author of "Bridging The Black Gender Gap," which is also the basis of a national seminar series. James was awarded the 2004 Non-fiction Award for his book on the Los Angeles Riots at the Seventh Annual Black History Month Book Fair and Conference in Chicago.James conducts lectures and discussion groups based on his latest book on relationships and speaks on rap music, the history of rioting in America, race and the most serious issues facing Black America.
He can be reached at djames@TheBlackGenderGap.com.
Product Description
Remember a time when Rap music was about something more than gangstas and bling-bling? Well, that time is coming back and it’s coming from Darryl James, the baldheaded brother who brought the people Rap Sheet, the world’s first Hip Hop newspaper.
"I’m a writer and I’m a musician, so this is no big stretch for me," said Darryl James, founder and publisher of Rap Sheet, the only Black-owned national rap music publication. "I’m not happy at all with the state of rap music, so I wanted to express myself and bring some fresh music to the game at the same time."
"The music I loved was about partying and hard life on the street," he said. "It was about Black history, a revolution, about making money and even about being a gangster if that was your reality. It really was the Black CNN, but at some point, money and gangsterism were all the rappers seemed to talk about and it just got stupid."
I Got Something I Wanna Say is what fans would expect from a music critic, but no less than what fans would expect from the art form’s best producers and it’s most talented emcees. There are no samples, high-profile guest appearances or guest producers. James, the Executive Producer, wrote all of the lyrics, co-wrote the music and co-produced the project with Earl Easley, Convertible’s producer. James became the first Black publisher of a rap music magazine and I Got Something I Wanna Say marks the first Rap music project from a magazine publisher or editor.
I Got Something I Wanna Say,Darryl James,Tenacious Entertainment,Rap & Hip-Hop,This project takes real Hip Hop heads back to the days when emcees had diverse and REAL lyrical content and diverse styles. This is the founder of Rap Sheet, the world's first Hip Hop Newspaper.
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I Got Something I Wanna Say
Manufacturer: Tenacious Entertainment ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD  General
| Rap & Hip-Hop
| Styles
| Music
General
| Rap & Hip-Hop
| Indie Music
| Stores
| Music
ASIN: B000BGQWW8 Release Date: 2005-08-01 |
Tracks:
- Intro
- Can U Hear Me Now?
- Do This
- 15 Minutes of Fame
- Black Gender Gap
- Acoustic Fame
Product Description
Remember a time when Rap music was about something more than gangstas and bling-bling? Well, that time is coming back and its coming from Darryl James, the baldheaded brother who brought the people Rap Sheet, the worlds first Hip Hop newspaper. "Im a writer and Im a musician, so this is no big stretch for me," said Darryl James, founder and publisher of Rap Sheet, the only Black-owned national rap music publication. "Im not happy at all with the state of rap music, so I wanted to express myself and bring some fresh music to the game at the same time." "The music I loved was about partying and hard life on the street," he said. "It was about Black history, a revolution, about making money and even about being a gangster if that was your reality. It really was the Black CNN, but at some point, money and gangsterism were all the rappers seemed to talk about and it just got stupid." I Got Something I Wanna Say is what fans would expect from a music critic, but no less than what fans would expect from the art forms best producers and its most talented emcees. There are no samples, high-profile guest appearances or guest producers. James, the Executive Producer, wrote all of the lyrics, co-wrote the music and co-produced the project with Earl Easley, Convertibles producer. James became the first Black publisher of a rap music magazine and I Got Something I Wanna Say marks the first Rap music project from a magazine publisher or editor.Dance Music:
- In Da Club [CD-single]
- Just Do It
- Kingpin Skinny Pimp Presents Code 999 [Explicit Lyrics]
- Legacy [Explicit Lyrics]
- Let 'Em Burn [Explicit Lyrics]
- Let's Get It On [EP]
- Let's Get It On [EP]
- Let's Ride
- Lethal Injection [Explicit Lyrics] [Extra tracks] [Original recording remastered]
- Ma, I Don't Love Her [CD-single]
Dance Music
Not a Job [CD-single] [Enhanced] [Import]
Strozzi: Il Primo de' Madrigali
Sophisticated Swing [Import] [Limited Edition]
Lullabies in Rhythm [Import] [Original recording remastered]
Stray Cats/Gonna Ball/Rant N' Rave With the Stray Cats [Box set] [Import]
The Next Episode [Explicit Lyrics]
The Powerpuff Girls: The City of Soundsville