The Urban Suburban Film Festival

Ladies and Gentlemen, please, please, please excuse me for not blogging in a minute! You know finals is around the corner so everybody has definitely been a bit busier than usual. But of course when I blog, its only the most important things!!!! Our feature for the month is the upcoming Urban Suburban Film Festival which will be held in Philadelphia June 18th to June 20th. One of the festivals Co-founders (Proud Brother of the Lambda Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.!!!) Andrew Harmon stopped in for an interview on our show this past friday to talk about the festival. The mission for the festival is incredible, which is to focus on the arts and critiquing different films as well. Andrew was telling us that the festival will be holding workshops for filmmakers, actors, directors, editors, and especially students that are aspiring in these fields. This will definitely be an event that everyone in the area (if your here for the summer) should attend. The diversity of this festival is incredible as well; to mix the arts from Suburban and Urban areas is something that is not common through film and the arts. I want to commend Andrew and George Blackmon (the other Co-Founder) for putting this event together. I am definitely looking forward to it. I also will have the Podcast from the interview up on the blog shortly! I was having technical issues. Here is the info for the festival:

The Urban Suburban Film Festival

Where: Crowne Plaza Main Line| 4100 City Avenue| Philadelphia, PA

When: June 18th- 20th

Time: 12pm to 6pm Daily

Ticket Information: 

www.urbansuburbanfilmfestival.com 

(215)-603-1937

WE IN THERE

-Aaron

G-Star Raw Clothing

Back with the latest ladies and gents.......You know I got to give you my updates in the latest fashion and music....BUT this is definitely one of my secret clothing lines that I am definitely exposing to you all...Can't say I don't hold yall down!!!!!!!! G-STAR RAW clothing is just that....RAW......With the latest fashion phenomenon of this urban-slick type style (R & R, Heritage, and plenty more) there are a lot of clothing lines that are geared towards perfecting this type of clothing. None do it better than G-Star....They have a wide range of style for women and men, from the top to the bottom, to dress you the correct way. Of course with this type of style, it is geared to being different, where the attire can be worn either during a regular outing during the day and even a more "grown and sexy" look for the evening. The fit for this clothing is more of a tight fit, which displays the elegance of the clothing line. If you want to be a bit more edgy and turn a couple of heads, THIS is the line you want to bang with.... Of course the price range for the clothing is steep, but hey, its definitely worth it. Check them out at www.g-star.com......... I AM DEFINITELY COPPIN DOWN FOR THE SUMMER!!!!!!

-Aaron

W.H.I.P. Fashion Show!!!!! THIS FRIDAY BAYBAYY!!!!!!!!!

APRIL 10th IS GOING TO BE BANANAS........This Friday, W.H.I.P Temple University's Student Run Radio Station will be hosting the 10th Annual Spring Fashion Show. Every year, this show gets bigger and better. With unique and new fresh clothing lines, and models who truly work the runway, there isn't a better way to spend a Friday night. All of the On-Air's will be IN THE BUILDING!!!!!!! There will also be performances that will be taking place throughout the night.....IF YOU ARE NOT THERE.....THAT'S CRAZZZYYYY CAUSE THIS IS THE EVENT OF THE YEAR!!!!!!! CHECK US OUT MANNNN WHIP DOING IT REAL BIG!!!!!
Where: Mitten Hall (Great Court)
When: 7:00pm on April 10th (This Friday)
Price: $5 (To get tickets, you can either visit the student center box office located on the basement of the Sac2 OR come to the table this Wednesday OR get some from any On-Air)



BE THERE

-Aaron

NPHC 2009 SPRING FLING STEPSHOW

Ohhhhhh mannnn........ I am bout to let the flyer speak for itself..... This show is going to be.....CRAAAAZZZYYYY!!!!!! We all know how Spring Fling be...why not finish it strong with the step show????? All of your favorite chapters will be stepping baybayyy!!!!!!!!!!!! Big shout out to the Divine 9!!!Cop ya tickets today!! Big shout out to DJ Omega for holdin the show down too mannn..... (Lol Check ya boy Chambers Out!!!!!!)
When: Friday April 17th
Where: McGonicle Hall
Time: Doors Open at 7pm, Show Starts At 8pm
Price: $10 Admission (In Advance) $15 Admission (At The Door)
Contact For Tickets: Genisha (267-357-2981); Or any other member of NPHC


BE THERE

-Aaron

Dante Stallworth Bout To Get Crushed Harder Than That!!!

Ladies and Gents!!!!!!! I am back on the blog... Just a quick recap, I want to first apologize for my absence. It has been a long and strenuous last two weeks and I was just swarmed with obligations. But I got some weight off my shoulders so now I am back in it baybayyy!!!! First off,
what is wrong with NFL Wide Receivers and their run ins with the law??? Two of my favorite receivers have been convicted and will (or is) punished for their issues. Of course we all know about Plaxico Burress (his hearing was moved to early June) and sad to say, Ex-Detroit Lions Receiver Charlie Rogers (he was a PROBLEM at Michigan State). Now, its Dante Stallworth's turn. According to the Associated Press, the Miami-Dade prosecutors on charged Stallworth with DUI manslaughter, alleging he was driving drunk on the morning of March 14 when he struck and killed a pedestrian in Miami Beach. I was actually down in Miami when this happened, but of course it was no where near South Beach. Damn man....it is truly sad to see good players going to jail and wasting their talent. KNOW YOUR TOLERANCE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

-Aaron

MIAMI: THE ULTIMATE F***ING TRIP LMAO

This is my last post for the day because I got to catch up on maaad work because of this PLACE!!! My trip to Miami was definitely worth the while and I want to thank everybody who was out there to make the trip so good!! Imagining being fried every single night is a hard thing to imagine.. Especially when you hear stories of waking up to more alcohol...But how true it was...lmao. Before your college career is over, you MUST take a trip to this beautiful spot. Yes it is quite crazy but it is an experience you will never forget will want to tell about for the rest of your life!!! Uncle Luke was wylin out there too lmao....Iight I am back to the studies and making up this work...Keep staying tuned into our show every Monday and Friday at 2:00pm to 3:00pm and stay focused on the blog!!!! By the way, Julius Peppers is now on the Patriots...how unfair is that yo....and ALSO....well nevermind Im going to save that post for tomorrow.... Peace and Love Yall!!!!Lastly, check out my brotha from anotha motha's blog out, its quite interesting and helpful for you lost ones!!!! http://christhecandle.blogspot.com

-Aaron

Artist Spotlight: Sock The Rapper

We all know how different rap and Hip-Hop has been through the years... What I want to come back is the itty gritty lyrics that go so hard they blow ya top off... Well ladies and gentlemen, the time has come and it is approaching at a fast rate. Sock The Rapper is exactly what the game needs to bring back Rap's true identity. His EP, "The Struggle" is dropping MARCH 20th and the concert (which will be in the Underground in the Student Center is going to be BANANAS). Knowing Sock, his ambition and efforts are truly incredible, which is why the songs he has produced for this EP go so hard. I just listened to one of his joints, "Badda Boom"....BANANAS....Check it out for yall selves... http://www.zshare.net/audio/56966399e8dd159c.... ALSOOO!!!!! SOCK WILL BE ON THE RADIO SHOW PROMOTING HIS EP AND THE CONCERT TO FOLLOW THAT SAME NIGHT!!! TUNE IN THIS FRIDAY TO A & A BECAUSE SOCK WILL BE IN THE BUILDING!!!!!HOFFA!!!!LET"S GET IT BABAAYYY!!!!!!!

-Aaron

A-10 CHAMPS FOR A SECOND STRAIGHT YEAR: OWLS FLY HIGH

We are the truth....First it was blowing out #8 Tennessee by a huge margin, then it was #16 Xavier in the A-10 Tournament...Then....IT WAS THE A-10 CHAMPIONSHIP FOR A SECOND YEAR IN A ROW!!! Congrats to the Men's Basketball Team for making s*** happen. Their defense has been on point for the entire year, while Dionte Christmas, Craig Williams, and others helped the team be amongst the best in 3-Point percentage throughout the country. Next up....its Arizona State in the first round of NCAA Tournament!!!! Unfortunately, we wont be able to get a couple of the guys on the radio show for an interview, but we will as soon as the fellas go and grab that title nah mean!!!!!!!!!!LET'S F***ING DANCE BABBBBAAYYY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Good luck fellas, yall are definitely gunna do the damn thing!

-Aaron

Military says 12,000 troops to withdraw from Iraq

My co-host and I, Alex, actually have been discussing this topic on a couple of our shows. This is very important because plenty of people (especially the parents and loved ones of soldiers who have been dying overseas) have been expressing their thoughts on why we are still in Iraq. Of course there was plenty of speculations from thinking we were there for the oil refinery, to take out Sadaam, and just to start trouble (Oh Say Can You See!!!!). But the bottom line is, it is about that time to start getting troops out and that is exactly what President Obama has begun to do. Some 12,000 troops will be pulled from Iraq over the next six months as part of a gradual troop withdrawal in the region, the U.S. military said in a statement Sunday. 4,000 British soldiers will be pulled out as well, which is part pf the plan as well. A lot of people and political scientists have compared this situation to Vietnam, which drew a lot of similarities. Again, it is just important that troops are going to be able to come home to their families and loved ones and out of Iraq for good (big shout out to my fraternity brother Derrick Isaacs, who is over in Iraq as we currently speak). Our prayers go out to all the soldiers present in Iraq, to the lost soldiers and their families, and to the innocent people in Iraq who have lost their lives to the bloodshed and chaos. God Bless.

-Aaron

Diesel Time Pieces

When it comes to a quality watch, of course a lot of guys look for the classic black band and conservative type of look. But why not change up ya style just a tad??? Diesel Watches are just that solution, with the latest and craziest designs in the watch game, that still seem to stay conservative at the same time. The thick and big band is now in style, where it adds plenty of swag and uniqueness to one's sense of fashion. I love the big band look because it is very stylish and it helps your time piece shine without question. In regards to the Rolex era and the Fossil look, I feel its not as conservative as when they were first established. IT IS TIME FOR CHANGE!!! HAHA......If you want to find more of these excellent accessories, check out Nordstrom. com and Diesel.com....ALSO....If you are not a fan of Diesel watches, but ARE a fan of the big band, check out Arnette watches as well. "And that's all I have to say about that..." (In my Tom Hanks voice...Sorry I watched Forrest Gump last night..CLASSIC lmao)

-Aaron

LOVE v/s MONEY

HEEEEEE'SSSSS BAAAACCCCCCKKKKKK.........The Dream is back in action with his newest album Love Vs. Money. This album definitely has a different feel than Love Vs. Hate, which is pretty interesting. With the same producers by his side (Los Da Mystro and Tricky Strewart) and the addition of Lil' Jon, The Dream has brought back sexy once again with that 80's type of feel. This album flows in a similar sense as Love/Hate, continuing through the symphony type motions allowing each song to flow into the next (I loved this type of concept forLove/Hate; it is very similar with Love/Money). He has quoted that the album will be like the first, but like the first one on crack. If you got Spring Break (M.I.YAYO!!!!!) or you just want to vibe for the time being, definitely cop this album. Its smooth flow and intelligent lyrics (you know Dream's concepts are always new and fresh) will keep you on ya heels waiting for more. His singles like, "Rockin That Thang", "My Love", and "Walking On The Moon" are only samples of what this album has in store for ya (Kelly's 12 Play is BANANAS). With the official release of the album set for March 10th, this may be another instant classic Dream will have to add to his collection. RollingStone already gave the album 4 1/2 stars. Do the damn thing homie.


-Aaron

Ryan Leslie Making "Gibberish"

Up And Coming Artist: Vanache

Had to come through with yet another post. If you haven't heard of this man yet, you definitely be in the very near future. As an up and coming producer/rapper/fashion designer, Vanache has been making a name for himself up and down the East Coast. Being influenced by many greats, his style and swag is unique and unlike any other. His production style mainly utilizes a combination of studio & virtual instruments, to create a signature sound that is futuristic, soulful, and organic. He has been working on possible beats for 112, Slim, and other artists amongst the East Coast, where the chance of gaining success is pretty high. Personally hearing these beats, it is unlike a sound I have heard from any producer thus far. Many producers have started to try and incorporate this futuristic/soulful type flow, which some have succeeded (Tricky Stewart is a good example of this type of genre). But Vanache's sound is unlike others, still taking it above and beyond, where new sounds come in and out that blow your mind away. Being a producer is not his only profession; he also raps and has a clothing line, Rebels of Fortune. He is dropping a mixtape real soon, which will be self-produced and rapped on (hmmmm....reminds me of another heavyweight in the game). His blog is also on and poppin, which I definitely check out a lot to see what the man has up his sleeves! Check it out :http://vanache.wordpress.com/.... Knowing this man personally, he has plenty of ambition and talent to be amongst the heavy hitters in the hip-hop environment.

He also will be on the show sometime within the near future!!! I will keep yall posted with that status.

-Aaron

Artist Spotlight: Drake

Ladies and Gentlemen, please excuse my absence from posting on the blog. I have been running around and what not. I also still have not recovered from our party this past Friday LMAO (We will definitely be talking about that on the show tomorrow). But I'M BACK with the latest post... Now I know you music heads who are heavy into finding the newest, best, acts and talents are already WAYYYYY ahead of me. But I still had to shout out the yung bol' DRAKE.... Drake is an singer/rapper/actor who has hit the scene real hard. He grew up in Canada, which he first hit the scene playing Jimmy Brooks on the TV Series Degrassi: The Next Generation. Honestly, I am just behind on s***, which I knew he has been pretty big around the country. But as an artist, he has molded into a one two punch type combo, where he raps and sings on his own tracks, which come out sounding on point. A lot of artists attempt to rap when they are truly singers (i.e. Chris Brown, Ne-Yo, Trey Songz, Lloyd) and there are rappers who try and sing (Lil Wayne, Kanye West) throughout their careers. But Drake is by far the best at mixing the two genres together. With his lyrics on an ultimate swag, the transformation from R & B setting to the grit of raw lyrics is pretty simple for dude. There were rumors that Drake was signed to Young Money Entertainment, which he confirmed he was only affiliated with Lil Wayne's Label. He has confirmed that he is signed to Interscope Records. Check out his single Replacement Girl Featuring Trey Songz (For those of you who are behind like me, because nearly three million people have viewed this single on YouTube lmao; damn I feel so behind) and his single Friends With Money Featuring Lil Wayne. Look out for his debut album, Thank Me Later coming out in the very near future...Drake keep doing you big homie

-Aaron

YES....YES....YESSSSSSSSS...........The day has finally come people. THIS NIGHT WILL BE ONE TO REMEMBER!!!!!! "I LOVE COLLEGE PART 1." Party has finally come into effect!!!! Tonight from 10pm-UNTIL......Enough said.... Free Juice flowin all night, dollar shots of that henny and goose.....omg....need I say more????DJ Lagos on the 1s and 2s along with them boys from broad and Poplar Room 204 hostin the damn thang!!!!!! Don't miss this event...It will be something unforgettable.

Time: 10pm-UNTIL
Price:Free for ladies til 11...Afta 11 it will be $3 cash; Fellas $5 all night
Location: Broad and Poplar (One street passed Girard) Above the Rent-A-Center
COME GET SAUCED......

O Sir Charles........The Round Mound of Prison-Bound

Oh Charles.....He never cease to amaze me. Well we all remember how Charles was pulled over and charged with a DUI, claiming he was in a rush to have sex with a "hot girl". Well since this incident, he has finally pleaded guilty to the DUI and will serve 5 to 10 days in jail. He can have the sentence taken down to only 5 days if he follows the alcohol education program. Knowing how Charles Barkley is, he will probably fail at following that too. Jay Mariotti said on his blog space that he has grown a great distaste for Barkley because of his erratic behavior on and off tv, especially towards other NBA players (past and present). He was an incredible basketball player, and instead of taking the route Jordan, Byrd, Miller Malone (most of the players in his day and age) and making great careers during their post-basketball careers, Barkley has only become worse and worse. His constant alcoholic abuse has grown pretty tiresome. Hopefully a couple of days behind bars might straighten him up.....WHO KNOWS!?!? Again, it's Charles Barkley we are talking about...

-Aaron

LADIES AND GENTS!!!!!! The man of the hour is coming to the show real soon!!!!!! Mr. Anthony Gilbert himself will be on A & A within the next few weeks to drop some knowledge on the latest crack for ya feet and NBA Scoops. AG is a journalist who has given a unique outlook on the sneaker industry, culture and the game of basketball, writing for Nike, Converse, Sole Collector Magazine, VIBE, SLAM...Aw man he does it all. He has also been one of the journalists who has gotten incredible scoops and stories with Lebron James, Kobe Bryant, Dwayne Wade, Dwight Howard, DJ Jazzy Jeff, Andre Iguodala, and the list goes on. Check out his site for more information...http://www.anthonyxgilbert.com/......... He will be on the show!!!!!!HOFFA!!!!!

-Aaron

JERSEYBOY ENTERTAINMENT IN THE BUILDIN!!!!!!

Lets not get it twisted..... We reppin JERZ to the fullest nah mean??????? I just wanted to shout my n***** whose doin the damn thing for the garden state. If you have not been to a Jersey Boy party, you buggin real talk. They know how to get headz to fried city lmao...EEZZZZZZ if you tryna find out more hoffa at em... www.jerseyboysent.com........KEEP DOIN IT BIG MY NIGZ!!!!!!

-Aaron

I had to shout out one of the best clothing lines in the game right now. I love Rock & Republic because of its unique style. I want to touch more on what they are known for, which are their jeans of course. These jeans can be worn through any type of situation, from a dinner type party or on your casual wear. They have every single type of cut imaginable and they fit perfect. These jeans are for anyone; with an urban look yet an elegant swagger, people know from the back pockets exactly what they are. I see R&R as pioneers into this type of fashion; a lot of people have made the transition from baggy Omavi Jeans and 3X Galaxy White Tee's to the slim fit Levi type wear and Clarendon wear (I will definitely put yall on that with a later post; heads don't know about that brand neither). I commend Rock & Republic for their uniqueness and for helping to introduce such styles (True Religion and Seven Jeans, yall too I ain't forget bout ya lol) and with the swag of the brand still staying sexy and upscale. If you ever have $200-$300 to blow (I know I'm crazy for stating that for the state our economy is in lmao) definitely blow it on a pair of these jeans. They will last for a long time and they are well worth ya money.

-Aaron

Temple Basketball On A Three Game Win Streak

Big shout out to Temple Men's Basketball team. They have definitely been the damn thing. With the addition of Spain's Juan Fernandez and the emergence of Craig Williams, the team has definitely been sparked with incredible bench play in clutch situations. All-American Candidate Dionte Christmas is still shining of course (I see you with the Bobble-Head D!!) and the rest of the starters definitely are still holding down the team. TU WE SHININ!!!!!!!!I feel a NCAA TOURNEY BID.....

-Aaron

Kanye's Addiction to Sex and Superhero Antics

Ye is the man.....Hands down he would probably be Top 10 on most people's Most Unique People Of All Time List. His beats are bananas, has the lyrical ability of the best in the game, and he is arrogant. I've been hearing of rappers trying to make attempts to make rock albums and to make transitions no one thought were ever possible; I think Kanye would be the only person who could possible make a rock album and the s*** would still be tough. I feel the man isn't even in his prime yet. But what I am really posting about is his latest remarks to the public. Ye stated that "There's nothing more to be said about music. I'm the f***ing end-all, be-all of music. I know what I'm doing. I did 808s in three weeks. I got it. It's on cruise control." Haha I love it because it is definitely the truth. The man is a musical genius and has impacted the game tremendously. He has also made references to his sex drive helping him with his musical career. He said he was so obsessed with sex at an early age that he created computer sex games where a giant penis chased around vaginas; it was a pacman type concept lmao. Keep shining Ye, you never cease to amaze me haha


-Aaron

Perception's of Obama Raising Plenty of Controversy

Now..... I am not the type of person who is fueled off of controversy and racial remarks, but I could not help but find this very interesting. The New Yorker and The New York Post had recently put out articles that have stirred up a lot of people, of course African-Americans. Now, we live in a free country and our First Amendment allowed us the right to freedom of speech. But where is the morality for human kind??? I feel that for these magazines and newspapers to publish these articles just to spark controversy (which obviously will sell a lot of copies just because of the controversial issue of race) is inhumane. With the political comic from the New York Post, it holds a bit less weight towards racial controversy due to the mauling of a young woman by a chimp, who was later shot down. But it can still relate towards racial issues especially with the recent deaths of young African-American males due to police brutality and the stimulus plan that was passed through Congress. You could see it through a lot of different lights. But for The New Yorker to make their cover of the magazine of Obama in this attire along with Michelle as "Soul Sister Number One", it is unacceptable. With the election of the nation's first African-American president, you would think we were only going to prosper and strive towards equality. Only America Baby!!!!!


-Aaron

WELCOME TO THE A & A OFFICIAL BLOG!!!

What's Going On Ladies and Gents???


On behalf of W.H.I.P. Temple University's Student Run Radio Station....... We would like to welcome you to the official blog! We are still under heavy construction with the blog, but it will be fully functional pretty soon. We are trying to be as global as possible!

If you have not heard our show yet, we will be bringing yall the latest events on campus and doing it with a passion; we are here to cater to the student body. Along with keeping Temple's community interactive, we will be touching on current news, sports, and the latest Hip-Hop to hit the public (YOU'LL HEAR IT FIRST ON OUR SHOW).

A lot of people have recently telling us that the information about the organizations that we dish out have actually been beneficial. This blog is not so much for us, but for you as student pioneers and leaders to post on here updates from your own organizations! We will be having a post strictly for organization updates, and you all could post anything you want that will get your org or promotion team out there!

Through this blog, we will also be keeping you up to date with new hip-hop, current news, fashion, and anything that flows into the mix. We GOT YALLLL!!!!! Definitely confirm to the facebook group as well, where you can post updates on events through the discussion board.
Here is the link: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=54229710682&ref=ts
Confirm and thanks for all the support!!!!


LASTLY (FOR NOW HAHAHA): Listen to our show every Monday and Friday at 2:00pm to 3:00pm on www.temple.edu/whip! Just click on the LIVE FEED Box and YOU IN THEREEE!!!!!!!!!!!


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