Live with U People #55: Wintertime Gansta
Live video by Ustream U People goes live and little loopy. Hanifah and Olive are giddy and excited about the coming holiday.The crisp weather, holiday cheer, and gangsta behavior from wayward governors put is in mind of a simpler time. We give thanks for all the awards bestowed on the film. Congrats to U People!!! [...]
MUSIC: Jianda speaks to U People
Cali native Jianda, a regular Pride, Open Mic and Feature performer, creates music that runs the gamut of genres including electronica, conscious soul, jazz and acoustic folk. In various venues, she primarily performs as a solo acoustic act but also improvs with DJs, rap artists and other artists. Her songs, “Always Nice”, “Happily Ever”, and “A La Ronde” were featured on February’s U People mixtape. She talks about new music and her style
Life and Debt (Full-Length Film)
You might of heard of it. You may have seen it but did you know that this film that director Stephanie Black who directed this lushly edited film. She skillfully weaves the text of Jamaica Kincaid’s ” A Small Place” If you don’t live in a large city or you aren’t connected to an artist [...]
Episode #45: I Love the 90′s (09.25.08)
The week Hanifah and Olive along with a friend, Dumeha discuss music groups they loved in the 90s. As they reminisce they question what lead to these groups demise. Also they talk about the danger of Mercury in retrograde. Don’t forget to vote for Hanifah’s video on www.logoonline.com
DJ Rimarkable talks shop
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 [...]
Kristi Lomax interviews DJ Rimarkable [32:54m]: Tarrah Reynolds talks with U People
Interviewed by: Tika Milan U PEOPLE: Your song “Where I want to go”, 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 don’t know if you’ve ever fasted, but it’s [...]
Do You Mind Feedback
Thank you checking out the new music video from Hanifah Walidah off of the U People Documentary Soundtrack. This video much like Make A Move is making history in the most sexist means possible. We attempted to not just make it hot but make it true to the nuances that a couple (any couple) can [...]
DJ La Femme Mixes Sep. 2008
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 [...]Staceyann Chin live at Southpaw
As part of the U People Pride Event 2008, Staceyann Chin decimated the stage per usual. If you enjoy this, enjoy more at www.iloveupeople.com.
Prepare for Valerie Troutt
Interview by: Tika Milan Oakland native Valerie Troutt is an accomplished vocalist and songwriter with her music spanning the gambit from soul to world and gospel to electronica. Her velvet, soulful voice lends itself to tradition jazz tracks while her youthful and creative approach melds jazz to other genres without missing a beat. Her haunting [...]
