“WORDS THAT COULD TAKE US FOR

Created By: C. Harrison/Feb 16, 2015/3:23AM

“Remember those that came before you.”

“Be assertive yet not over-bearing.”

“Speak up for what you want and justice, not in too loud a voice but firm and loud enough to be heard.”

“Look out for your fellow man and be respectful of each other.”

“Teach each other what is right from wrong.”

“Look-up O you generation move together in unity.”

“Pray together in unity.”

“Rejoice in unity and move together in spirit O you generation.”

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Rent Woes Issues

By: C. Harrison/Feb 17, 2015/ 1:35 AM

It never faze me to take the J-train to Brooklyn, and this particular afternoon was no different. I got off the train and was on my way to the A-train, when I ran into a couple of guys handing out a pamphlets-a book entitled “Rent Is Theft.”  Being a Journalist I am always on the lookout for a good story or lead, so naturally, I was curious. Walking seriously fast I quickly walk up to them and almost grab one pamphlet, of which I quickly shove it into my bag. And that was that until I picked it up and curiosity got the better of me, I kept reading and reading.

It was not to say, that what the author is saying was my first time hearing this kind of languages regarding Rent; because years ago we reported on these subject matters and on such landlords but, it was a piece of Brooklyn that was described Bushwick, in the pamphlet that fascinated me and with that lingo one could really gravitate to the author’s mind frame, thus get taken in. I am going to give you synopsis of what the authors and publishers are talking about and you decide if you want to read the book.

“The real estate of Brooklyn is set up to be a wealth extraction machine via rent. (well known verse) In other words, we’re all extorted by landowners for the right to live in our neighborhoods.”

“The average mortgage would run them (Brooklynites) between $3, 500- $4, 500/mo. Considering the generally accepted wisdom is to apply a third of your income to housing a luxury that most Brooklynites  are ill-compensated to afford, that means a salary of $126,000/yr after taxes at minimum.”

“So-called affordable housing, is usually a ploy to use city subsidies to flip a dilapidated property into a massive financial profit for developers.”

“The modern state is a compulsory association which organizes domination.”

“German sociologist, Max Weber, who described the State as a compulsory political organization with a centralized government that successfully claims the monopoly of the legitimate use of physical force within a given territory.”

“The crisis of democracy: On the Government of Democracies.” In this report the group concludes that unrest in the United States and Western Europe in the 1960’s did not stem from racism and inequality but rather an “excess of democracy.”

You read it and draw your own conclusion.

THE PRESIDENT ADDRESSES

THE NATION

By: C. Harrison/January 19, 2015/5:42am

This Tuesday night the 20th of January, 2015, Our President will give an address to the nation. It will be thee most important speech he will ever give of himself because it signals the winding down of his Presidency; which ends I-year from today 2016. And as one nation, we do not know where we stand or what will happen. We has a nation will be at the mercy of whoever takes over that office.

People start praying.

So, Tuesday night we better pay attention real good and know that we, are going to have a fight on our hands to the bitter end. This is our nation and we are the Government, remember that.

The State of the Union Tuesday Night 9PM.  

The Rite To

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Posted By: C. Harrison/January 19, 2015/4:32am

It seem like yesterday that Jessy Jackson, Steve Wonder and others went to Washington D. C., to seek the rights to get Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. holiday put on the calendar. Yes, it was  hard fought, there were those that were venomly not for the idea and of course the oligarchy were dead set against it.

It took 15-long years to change mines and finally in 1983, it became official, a federal holiday.  It was signed into law by former President, Ronald Reagan. Three years later the first King Holiday was observed and in 2000, all 50 states obey the law. Here we are today vasting in all its glory.

Today, the question is, how far have we come?  how much further do we have to go?…cry out for help and pray because our life depends on it.  Dr. King taught us a lot of things, but are we following his teachings, are we taken up the battons, are we helping each other even if it pains us. Are we putting trust in each other and are we caring for each other.?

The answer is some, a few are doing what they are suppose to do but, no, the vast majority of this nation seems further away from each other and our populus has a very long way to go.  A shame really, because Dr. King, along with others died and left us a road map to follow.

People do not let or allow the teachings of Dr. King and our elders go to waste. We must heed to there teachings on this very special Day, and from here-on. “God Bless Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. for walking this earth.”

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If you go to your email inbox and see anything or letter like this one below, delete it immediately. I got it called the law firm and was told its a scam. Do not open it at all.

A MAN OF HIS WORD

GOVERNOR MARIO CUOMO SR

By: C. Harrison/January 8, 2015/7:55PM

He lived his life with dignity to the American people and ruled New York, with stern indignation and what he felt was right for New York. He gave us his word and kept it, some wanted him to become President because it was befitting to him. He looked the part of a President and would in most New Yorkers book, would have made the country proud.

He had a quality like none other and was respected for it, he was indeed New York’s Monarch. He lived a full life and God has called him home from a job well done. His life’s work will surely be carried on and he will not be forgotten for what he has done for the State  of New York.

Governor Mario Cuomo Born 1932 and died 2015

KING SPORTY

By: C. Harrison

Reggae Legend Noel Williams aka King Sporty, best known for his monster hit “Buffalo Soldiers,” a song written for Bob Marley; passed on Monday, January 5, 2015, with his wife by his bedside R&B legend Betty White.  king Sporty was the recipient of a Lifetime Honor Awards at the International Reggae and World Music Awards (IRAWMA), in New York 2010, held at York College. The Reggae world is once again in morning for another falling icon.

I was privileged to have been the Marketing Director, for the New York show that year and saw Mr. William for the first and last time in my life.

He will be missed…another mastery has gone  on to glory and his merits speaks for themselves.  Sporty did not give up that easy because he was in the midst of putting a movie together of which I am sure he would have starred in. Rip, too soon, his legacy lives on .

Public Announcement

Posted By: C. Harrison

  TONY COBB

The Maven

By: C. Harrison/Dec 30, 2014/8:34pm-update 1/25/2015

He, is acosmopolitan who almost always get what he wants and the job done; where ever and whatever it is, that he’s working on.   For those who are lucky enough to know him, can claim that he can be reputed, while others may say that he has no reproof. This Journalist can say,  while Tony Cobb, (The cat behind the glasses), has conspicuous characteristics about him, he has remained  steadfast a good friend. Cobb, to his listeners remains an hallmark.

Recently, Cobb, who is 93.5  WVIP’s most eloquent radio host celebrated his Nineteen Year Anniversary, via the Wimbly Night  Club, inside of the Bronx;  where he was bestowed upon by a parade of friends, notables and well wishers, including: City Councilman Andy King, Ed Robinson-Producer/Singer, Keeling Beckford-Singer, Dance Master-dancer-singer-radio host, Steven Souza-singer, Mesha Consious-singer, Street Hype’s Editor Patrick Maitland and a core of media on lookers. The extravagant affair was not only well attended but turned out blatantly successful.

Before the elicited event, this Journalist had the chance once again to have a conversation with Mr. Cobb. My last bout with this jaunty suave, was 2002, when I did my first article on him, which was published in the Gleaner Extra Newspaper. I interviewed him this time around because it was almost 20-years since I wrote him up .

According to this precise Cat, he is celebrating his 19-year, anniversary because he feels that he had a good achievement. He explained that his show was going very well and that while he had not done anything differently for his show, he did extend his gospel segment a bit longer. “I have a lot of church brothers and sisters who listens to me. I get calls from Canada, the Caribbean, London, the Cayman Island, and as far away as Africa, and around the New York tri-states area,” Cobb divulged .  He conceded that his show is very informative.

Conversely, when asked about his listenership, Cobb explained it this way,  “The last time I heard about my listenership, it was close to two and a half million listeners and at the times that I come on air in the mornings, I am the only one on www.wvipfm.com. I get half of that percentage of the two million. The internet drives up the listenership and I play a lot of R&Bs and Reggae,” he stated. In addition, Cobb,  articulated that he was doing the best that he can for his listeners and voiced that he is  very simple and easy going. The ‘Cat Behind the Glasses,’ said that people must decide on his show. “I am a modest person and I don’t have any egoism about me,” he quipped.

Cobb, a master at his profession, spearheaded and promoted some of the biggest names in R&B and Reggae, inside the music arena. Cobb helped to shape what we know today as the Music Industry. And being one of music’s premier principals, he has helped: Promoters, Producers, Business personals, Singers, Actors, and countless notables. Cobb’s promotional array of musicians included: Steve Wonder, The Jackson 5, Beres Hammond, Ken Booth, John Holt, Toots and the Mapals,  Dennis Brown, Delroy Wilson, Bob Marley, Freddie Jackson, Alton Hellis, Freddie MaGregore, Marcia Griffins, the Slylite,  the Stylestics, Percy Slesge, Benny King, Harold Melvin and the Blue Notes, Cuba Goodins and the Main Ingredients, Hopeton Lewis, Dennis Headards, and Stranger Cold…among so many many others.

“Tony Cobb, is a fair man,” stated Chris Chin of VP Record. Chin recalls that it was Cobb, who taught him how to promote in 1978, while they were at the Sheraton Hotel, in Jamaica, where Cobb was working with his Father.

Moreover , Cobb made a calculating note that Carlos Malcolm, was a great man who created and played the Afro Jamaican Rhythm and deserved recognition.

In finishing, the elegant dresser,  said that if people want to hear good music, classic music and love music, he is what they want.

I must add that if you have a chance to listen to him, you will hear that he dishes it up to the ladies.  We are please Tony.

Below are some highlights

:                                                   photo credits: C. Harrison and photographer George Spence

KEELING BECKFORD THE REBIRTH

By: C. Harrison/December 22, 2014/11:29am

He is revered to as a visionary,  quite possible one of the last monarch of a dinosaur of Reggae legends coming out of Jamaica West Indies.  In essence, he is a  Maven–Keeling Beckford is as resilient in his music has in his ways.  Some even see him as (Google), when it comes to the Reggae Music Industry.  Beckford is the 3rd child star to come out of Jamaica and the 4th person in America, whose visualization  helped to bring about the inception  of Hip-Hop to America’s urban markets via world phenomenon. Beckford is second to none, the history book.

Recently I had the chance and pleasure of  meeting this gigantic imperturbable musician. He was recommended to me by a well do perfectionist.  Clearly, I have seen and knew of him-heard his music but didn’t know exactly who he was until then.  Bite  my nails I did because I went home and literally saw him in pictures I have at  home, understandable immobile for a minute.  Since knowing him I learned that he maneuvers very well and has an impeccable perseverance.

Taken an hiatus away from the Music Industry for 10-years, Beckford took the time to set up and ran a Record Store called Keeling Records, in Brooklyn New York;  and to date, this was where he decided to launch his rebirth—thus making a brand new album call “Rebirth,” a powerful album with big big tunes with one of a kind modifications and hip-hop lyrics infused with reggae, never heard before. Beckford’s album is sure to reconnect and resonate with his fans when they hear it.  One could call it a album for women, You be the judge.

Moreover, when played DIs are going to have to rewind and come again, it is that good–all 20 tracks. The album can only be recognized as  Excellence.  Anything other description will not do. He started out at 13-years old, in the Reggae Industry blazing a trail in his wake and listening to his latest, one can say, he is still weaving that path–a legacy we will all Secom, to.

Masterful in his writing, polish and stylish in his singing, is the reason why Beckford is significant. You will never find another singer with his innovation of style and how he sing. One can imitate but there is only one Keeling Beckford.

I can tell you this, I am probably the only person to played it (The album)  first, outside of his studio and I have not stop dancing–I love that voice, it is as smooth as silk— money well spent. The album should dropped shortly.  You cannot remis dis.

To hear the rest of my interview with Keeling Beckford, you will have to see my TV show:  ®©Inside Queens With C. Harrison  on QPTV The Queens cable vision networks-in a few weeks.

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