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• Obama Endorses Kwame KilpatrickKwame Kilpatrick was today ordered to go directly to jail without passing GO or collecting $200. Bound to be a tough blow for Democratic POTUS nominee Barack Obama who asked Kwame to host fundraisers and offered, in part:"And so I'm grateful to call him a friend and a colleague. And I'm looking forward to a lengthy collaboration in terms of making sure that Detroit does well in the future."
• KWAME - ONLY YOUWhen Lloyd Banks broke out earlier this year with his debut single, "On Fire," few people realized that Kwamé, a rapper-turned-producer once known more for polka dots than gunshots, was responsible for the single's infectious track.Kwamé first made a name for himself in 1989 with the single "The Man We All Know and Love" from his debut album, The Boy Genius. Polka-dotted trendiness ensued. He followed that up with the equally popular A Day in the Life: A Polkadelic Adventure, which featured the hit single "Ownlee Eue," in 1990. However, subsequent albums, Nastee and Incognito, didn't fare as well.As the mood of hip-hop began to change with more hardcore MCs like the Notorious B.I.G. and the Wu-Tang Clan rising to prominence in the mid-1990s, the fun-loving Kwamé found himself less and less interested in being an MC."I became disenchanted with the industry," he said. "I was tired of fighting for royalties and being so constrained. So I decided to focus on music from a producer's standpoint."It was hard for me at first because, as an artist, my stock wasn't that high," he added. "Therefore, it was difficult for people to see beyond the polka dots. People were afraid to be attached to a name like mine. Hip-hop is about the freshest and the newest thing that's going on — that's a hurdle I'm just getting over."Those misperceptions didn't stop Kwamé: Over the last five years, he's crafted tracks for Mary J. Blige, LL Cool J, Dru Hill and JoJo, among others. He struck gold earlier this year when he teamed with Lloyd Banks and Eminem for "On Fire.""Lloyd Banks and Eminem took that chance with 'On Fire' as the first single," Kwamé said of the song, which he produced with assistance from Eminem. "They thought it was hot and wanted to make it the official door-opener [for Banks]."According to Kwamé, the track is an interpolation of the Mohawks' often-sampled funk classic "The Champ." "I knew it would be instantly recognizable to hip-hop traditionalists and still be hot for younger kids," he said. While "On Fire" has put Kwamé back on the hip-hop map, the acclaim hasn't come without its challenges."Everyone thought that Eminem produced the track," explained the producer. "I understand that because of Eminem's stature. It was frustrating, but when Lloyd started doing press he really acknowledged me as the producer."Now the doors are starting to really open," he added. "Now it's crunch time if I want to be a viable commodity. It's time to prove to those who doubted me what I am capable of."With 15 years in the music game under his belt, Kwamé is taking advantage of every opportunity that comes his way. In addition to "On Fire," he recently produced singles for Will Smith ("Switch") and Missy Elliott protégé Tweet ("Turn Off the Light")."Missy collaborated with me on the song's finishing touches and she is a genius," Kwamé said of the Tweet single. "I have always wanted to work with her."As for "Switch," the producer is quick to note that it is not what you might expect from the family-friendly superstar. "It's not the traditional Will Smith record, but he's not trying to be a gangsta either," said Kwamé. "It's pop-oriented, but with a grimy element."Kwamé produced several tracks for Smith's forthcoming set as well as T.I., Toni Braxton, Babs of Da Band fame, and the YoungbloodZ.As for a possible return to the mic, Kwamé is not ruling it out."I don't know if I would do another album deal as an artist," he said. "I would love to do my own label situation, and I would be my own artist, but I don't want to do it just to do it. I want to expand hip-hop to another level. So it's not out of the question, but I want to make my mark as a producer first."
• Public Affairs with Jeff Berkowitz - Kwame RaoulState Senator Kwame Raoul (D-Chicago) debates and discusses with show host and executive legal recruiter Jeff Berkowitz the unbalanced State Operating Budget that passed on May 31, 2008; the Capital Budget that didn't pass on May 31; the unengaged Governor Rod Blagojevich; the hateful relationship between Hot Rod and Speaker Mike; the derivative bad relationship between Senate President Jones and Speaker Madigan; Illinois' dysfunctional State Democratic Party and almost non-existent State GOP; the fall of the gaming bill; when Sen. Raoul has differed from his party; regional or partisan divides; the potential benefits of allowing Chicago's citizens to possess handguns in their residences; Senator Raoul's support for a constitutional amendment permitting Illinois to have a graduated income tax; Senator Raoul's support for an increase in the income tax; whether Illinois a high tax state; whether it was good politics for Obama to resign from Trinity United Church of Christ (Senator Raoul and his family also are members of that church); whether Senator Raoul is likely to be appointed to replace Cong. Rush, if Cong. Rush has to resign over health issues.Senator Kwame Raoul was raised in the Hyde Park-Kenword area on the south side of Chicago, an area that is included in the 13th Senate District that he represents. His parents were Haitian-born immigrants and his father was a doctor, with a practice on the south side of Chicago. Senator Raoul holds an undergraduate degree from DePaul University and a law degree from Chicago-Kent law school.Senator Raoul's legal career includes work as an Assistant State's Attorney, private sector practice and in-house counsel with the City College of Chicago law department. He presently consults as President of Relationship Strategies Inc. with the City Colleges of Chicago. Among other senate committee assignments, Senator Raoul chairs the Senate Pensions and Investments Committee.
• Kwame Kilpatrick Scandal On Nightline 2-28-08Detroits Hip Hop Gansgter Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick's latest legal, political, and sexual problems get even more national exposure thanks to Martin Brashear and Nightline. This is so great for our city, and our state.
• Kwame NkrumahObrafour's ode to Kwame Nkrumahhttp://museke.com/node/3
• detroit mayor kwame kilpatrick gets booed at hart plazaAfter the Red Wings 2008 parade the rally at hart plaza kwame kilpatrick had a little something to say, but you couldnt hear it over the booing. illich at the end is pretty funny too, some people say he had a little too much to drinksorry its so shaky
• BEYOND BELIEF FT KWAME - IRRATIONAL THOUGHTSBeyond Belief and Kwame Freestyle at JSM Studios for Woozyfly.combeyond belief bob kwame k1 mil rockaway jay-z kanye west lupe fiasco diddy timbaland pharrell eminem britney spears fergie chris brown lil wayne heath ledger soulja boy crank that flor ride low t pain t-pain alicia keys one republic rihanna akon ne-yo neyo
• Kwame Brown MixKwame Brown Mix
• LEAVE KWAME ALONE!The Hip Hop Mayor of the Motor City Detroit Michigan Keeps getting caught in one scandal after another, why wont you guys just leave Kwame alone!! He's a Human....
• Kwame BrownLong version of Kwame owning Diaw
• Did Kwame Kilpatrick Murder Tamara Greene?Here is the latest on the Tamara Greene Murder investigation. Tamara Greene aka "Strawberry" was the Exotic Dancer that was at the Infamous Party at The Manoogian Mansion, thrown By Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick. She was assaulted by the Mayors wife, taken to the hospital by the security detail, and when she wanted to press charges... well Kwame's and his Posse took the law into their own Hands!
• Kwame Ture (Stokely Carmichael) 1996 Interview part 1 of 5Former Black panther leader Kwame Ture (also known as Stokely Carmichael) speaks Former Black panther leader Kwame Ture (also known as Stokely Carmichael) speaks in a 1996 Interview on various subjects
• Dr. Kwame Nkrumah - The Liberation StrugglePictures and video of Kwame Nkrumah and others during the struggle for independence in the former Gold Coast.
• Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick IndictedKym Worthy speaks "truth to power". :)http://conservative-michigander.blogspot.com/2008/03/kwame-kills-kareer.html
• Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick at Red Wings paradeMayor Kilpatrick is "greeted" by Red Wings fans in Hart Plaza on June 6 and offers to buy the beer.
• Assault Charges Filed Against Kwame KilpatrickMoments after a judge allowed for the release Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick from jail, Michigan's attorney general announced he was charging the mayor with two felony assaults. (Aug. 8)
• Kwame - The Man We All Know And Love (1989)This weekend, this is 2 of 3 of my rare New Jack Swing collections moving upward to East Elmhurst, Queens, New York. Before becoming a successful Hip-Hop/R&B producer under the name, K-1 Million, 16 year old Kwamé Holland releases his debut album in early 1989 entitled Kwamé the Boy Genius Featuring A New Beginning and the first video from the album "The Man We All Know And Love" features cameo appearances from Kid N'Play, Spinderella, Hurby "Luv Bug" Azor, and more! This was the fun, friendly days of Hip-Hop before it got way too dirty!Take Note youngsters: Bright Colored Suits and Polka-Dot clothes were the styles back then and note that Kwame was the same age in this clip as Souljah Boi Tell'Em was on his debut and also take note on the difference of their talents. Kwame was cool, creative, talented, classy, and his music appealed to all ages! Souljah Boy was the complete opposite (nuff said)!!
• Possible Plea Deal for Kwame KilpatrickLawyers for Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick have proposed a deal in which he would resign, plead guilty to two felonies, make restitution and serve five years' probation in exchange for avoiding jail time, a newspaper reported Sunday. (September 1)
• Ex-Detroit Mayor Sentenced - Kwame KilpatrickEx-Detroit mayor sentenced. A judge sentences former Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick to 120 days in jail without early release. I wonder what is going to happen to his mistress......
• HARDtalk Kwame Kwei Armah 1Sarah Montague talks to Kwame Kwei Armah, award winning British playwright, about his work as an actor, playwright and director portraying what its like to be black in Britain.
• Leave Kwame AloneA fan is very upset about people picking on Kwame Brown.
• Animated-Party At The Manoogian-Mayor Kwame KilpatrickComedy music set to funny little animated video about Detroit's Hip Hop Gangster Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick. Music and animation by Whitie McWhiteivich. Song aired on Gregg,Victor and Michelle and 89x (the morning x).
• THE UNITED STATES OF AFRICA, Kwame Nkrumah Speaks!Kwame Nkrumah speaking about his vision for Africa at the All African peoples congress, held in Ghana in 1958! United States of Africa.LONG LIVE GHANA AT 50 AND GOD BLESS MAMA AFRICA!
• Kwame Kilpatrick goes to Jail!Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick was sent to jail this morning after a judge determined that he had violated the terms of his release,
• Ethics in a World of Strangers with Kwame Anthony AppiahWith the publication of 1992s In My Fathers House, Kwame Anthony Appiah claimed his place at the forefront of African-American literary and cultural studies. A professor of philosophy at Princeton, he discusses how Western intellectuals and leaders have exaggerated the power of difference while neglecting the power of commonality. Series: Walter H. Capps Center Series [3/2006] [Humanities] [Show ID: 11468]
• Olu Maintain ft Kwame - Yahoozee Remix [ www.naijoo.tv ]Olu Maintain ft Kwame - Yahoozee Remix [ www.naijoo.tv ]http://www.naijoo.tv is a website to share nigerian videos with your friends and family. Enjoy naija music videos, nigerian comedy, naija films, nollywood exclusives and many artists: 2face, Psquare, Face, 9ice, Olu Maintain, Timaya, Stylplus, Asa, African China and many others from Nigeria!
• Holly Kwame ChristmasHave a Holly Kwame Christmas
• Kwame Brown Facial on Andres NocioniKwame Brown dunks on Chicago
• Kwame' - NasteeThis song is from his album, Nastee, released in 1992.Kwamé developed a good-natured, humorous, somewhat intellectual persona for himself during the Golden Age of Hip-Hop. Kwame's 1989 debut album, Kwamé the Boy Genius: Featuring a New Beginning, was produced and showcased his mix of old-school rap and Native Tongues styles. The follow-up album, A Day in the Life: A Polkadelick Adventure, in 1990, was a concept album about exactly what the title said: an ordinary day in Kwamé's life as a high schooler. His third album Nastee in 1992, wasn't as successful as his two previous releases, nor was his fourth album Incognito, in 1994.Kwamé was dissed by the Notorious B.I.G. on one of his songs back in 1994. Kwame took his dissing with a grain of salt and has now become a big time producer of hits under his new stage name (K-1 Milllion) for various hip-hop and R&B stars during the early 2000s. He is also a cousin of movie actor Vin Diesel
• Detroit Pistons: Kwame BrownKaitlin Urka interviews Detroit Piston Kwame Brown about the upcoming NBA season.

Judge Re-imposes Travel Ban on Detroit Mayor

Hours after being told to remove his electronic tether by one judge Thursday, embattled Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick was ordered by another judge to put it back on, a game of legal ping pong between his two separate criminal cases. (Aug. 14)

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