NELSON MANDELA: DEAD AT 95

Today, Nelson Mandela, the revered & beloved South African anti-apartheid icon who became the country's first black president, died, at the age of 95, in his native country Thursday.

Freedom fighter, statesman, moral compass and South Africa's symbol of the struggle against racial oppression.  That was Nelson Mandela, who emerged from prison after 27 years to lead his country out of decades of apartheid.

His message of reconciliation, not vengeance, inspired the world after he negotiated a peaceful end to segregation and urged forgiveness for the white government that imprisoned him.

"As I walked out the door toward the gate that would lead to my freedom, I knew if I didn't leave my bitterness and hatred behind, I'd still be in prison," Mandela said after he was freed in in 1990.

Mandela has also procured a number of awards for his humanitarian efforts and he won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1993, one of his many accolades.

He would go on to become South Africa’s first Black president.

“The time for the healing of the wounds has come,” he said in his acceptance speech in 1994. “The moment to bridge the chasms that divide us has come. We have, at last, achieved our political emancipation.”

Mandela, battled health issues in recent years, including a recurring lung infection that led to numerous hospitalizations.

Despite rare public appearances, he held a special place in the consciousness of the nation and the world.

Mandela's impact on mankind will not be forgotten......

NEW MUSIC: KBO of BAD NEWZ GANG "FRIENDZ"

Once again, KBO of Bad Newz Gang, return with another single from his upcoming project, "No Mercy".  This time, there's a warning about the snakes, hanger-ons, faux partners, and leeches that consider themselves "Friendz".

Listen closely and count how many of these "friendz" he describes in the track that you may know....

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MUSIC VIDEO: MAXIMUS "TURN UP 4 WHAT" featuring FAT TREL

Once again, the District is in full effect with Maximus, and he's not coming alone; he's recruited Maybach Music Group's newest signee, Fat Trel, for the visual "Turn Up 4 What".

From the jump, the visual brings the lyrics of both Maximus and Fat Trel to life, as they lamp in the studio gettin' right during, what has to be an intense session.

The visual was shot by the self proclaimed Video King, Mack Visions.

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NEW MUSIC: $PACE LIGHTYEAR aka IVAN OOZE "GET ME OUT THE WAY"

The sound of rap and hip-hop is evolving at a rapid rate due to the influences of technology and those who dabble around with a different sound, but just couldn't find the formula.

Auto-tune has been used in music for decades and with the most recent success of T-Pain and Future, other artists are creating a sound that is similar to what brought success to the predecessors.  Enter, $pace Lightyear aka Ivan Ooze, the Washington D.C. native, who brings forth, "Get Me Out The Way", a very infectious track that is eerie in its sound, yet entrancing.

"Get Me Out The Way" pierces through the ears and penetrates through the skull, grabbing your brain organ, causing a hypnotizing nod of the entire cranium.  Easily a track that has to be played during your own meditation period; it's clear that the influence is from that of the new sound of rap and hip-hop; and $pace Lightyear is yet the newest solider on the frontline.

$pace Lightyear could very well be the future if he sticks to creating that hypnotic sound.

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MUSIC VIDEO: DOUBLE BAND COMMITTEE "BALLIN'"

The DMV is full of talent that represent all levels of rap and hip-hop.  The Double Band Committee is a group that will drop their much anticipated project, New World Order, this winter, and to heat things up, they have released another single from the project titled, "Ballin".

With Da Squadd ballin' out 24/7, there will be haters, and with the visual, those haters will have much to complain about; and mainly that they are jealous of what Da Squadd holds.

The visual broadcasts a lifestyle many wish to obtain through this music game, but there are other means of obtaining that life.  Which direction are you willing to take to get the money, the big house, fancy cars, the jewels, and the fine woman? 

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MUSIC VIDEO: UPTOWN HUNTER "WHO AM I"

D.C.'s very own Uptown Hunter delivers the intro track to his Self Promotion vol. 3 mixtape, titled "Who Am I".

If you don't know who Uptown Hunter is or doubt him as a man, he's more than ready to shut down his detractors and hold the city on his shoulders.  Once you see that's he's that dude, then you won't be asking who he is any longer.

The track is produced by J-Star and the visual is directed by 3NDV/007.

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SPORTS: REDSKINS LOSE TO VIKINGS ON THURSDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL

Losing to a 1-7 team is shame

There's nothing more painful than seeing our beloved Washington Redskins taking L's like a kid taking Flintstones vitamins, but to see them take an L on Thursday Night Football to the lowly 1-7 Minnesota Vikings when the team is supposed to be putting together a run to salvage the season is more disturbing.

Just when you thought the 'Skins had the game in control with a balanced run and passing attack, SOMETHING went wrong.  They controlled the time of possession, Alfred Morris was tearing up the field, Robert Griffin III was in mode, and yet, they lose.

What the hell is going on with these Washington Redskins?

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MUSIC VIDEO: FOOLAZZ RICO "OOH KILL EM"

Foolazz Rico does it again with "Ooh Kill Em", self-proclaiming himself as one of D.C.'s Top 5 rappers, at the same time calling out a more popular name in the game for lacking the talent to hold his current position.

Spitting over a mixed sample of Eminem's "Forgot About Dre", Rico comes with rapid fire lyrics putting himself head and shoulders above who he sees as competition, whether they reside in the D.C. area or the mainstream industry.

Pay close attention of the graffiti in the visual, and the homage paid to the Godfather of Go-Go, Chuck Brown.

The visual was shot and edited by Joe Real of Studio Real.

You can also peep the sophomore project from Foolazz Rico entitled "The Foolazz Effect" on Datpiff.

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CALLING ALL ARTISTS: "THE RADIO WON'T PLAY ME"

First and foremost, don't let the title confuse you, PRIDE * PROSPERITY * POWER is doing alright without the mainstream radio, and no media outlets are censoring the hustle. The under-appreciated, under-rated, underground independent radio show known as the P³ Entertainment Radio Show is alive and well, and has returned to the air.

This is a call to the microphone for all artists to express themselves from the gut.  The next project on deck is one that will allow you to express yourself, unfiltered, and in your utmost RAWEST form.

"THE RADIO WON'T PLAY ME" is an opportunity brought to the attention of PRIDE * PROSPERITY * POWER via UK artist, TrixCity, that will allow everyone interested to drop their rawest, hardcore, and grittiest bars in an on-camera freestyle or acappella format, holding nothing back in the most artistic of ways.  The lyrics are so hardcore, gritty, and raw that the artists themselves know, "THE RADIO WON'T PLAY ME".

This will be an ongoing project that will broadcast submissions on the UK Talent Show "Bar Sessions" segment on YouTube.  So this is a call to all artists to gain some additional international exposure by submitting your most rawest on-camera freestyle or acappella to be showcased on "Bar Sessions".

You can either submit your visual using the VIDEO SUBMISSION icon on the left panel of the page.  If you simply want to e-mail your material, you can send the visual to p.3entertainment@live.com SUBJECT: RADIO WON'T PLAY ME.  Tweet visual links via Twitter to @DMV_Mally_G.

Go against the grain and show your raw side, the side the radio refuses to acknowledge.

MOVIE NIGHT: CRAZY SEXY COOL: THE TLC STORY

In case you missed the VH1 biopic of 90s R&B and hip-hop group, TLC, here it is, available for full viewing.

TLC's humble beginnings in Atlanta quickly led to an unprecedented rise to fame in the 1990's as one of the world's most talented, celebrated and highest-selling female groups of all time. Through very public and high profile success, turmoil and tragedy, TLC left an indelible stamp of female empowerment that changed the face of the music industry forever.

In the film, titled "CrazySexyCool: The TLC Story," KeKe Palmer ("Akeela & The Bee," "True Jackson VP," "Joyful Noise") will portray Rozonda "Chilli" Thomas, Lil Mama ("America's Best Dance Crew") will take on the role of Lisa "Left Eye" Lopes, and Drew Sidora ("Step Up," "Wild Hogs," "The Game") plays Tionne "T-Boz" Watkins.

MIXTAPE DOWNLOAD: LIL' KASH - "MENACE TO VIRGINIA"

Virginia's, Lil' Kash releases his latest project, "Menace To Virginia", with features from the likes of London Dior, Young Gunna, Sheed Lucci, and Rambo Da G; and production from Dejon Savage, 60 Ounce, Dezo, and Dougie Beatz.

"Menace To Virginia" is a mix of lyrical bravado, gangsterism, and self reflection of where Kash stands in life.  With tracks such as The Realest (featuring London Dior), Aggression, Pitiful (featuring Sheed Lucci), and Ugly (featuring Rambo Da G), you're heading into the mind of an young artist representing what he knows best.

If you're familiar with Lil' Kash, you're going to hear the progression of a young artist vocally painting a picture of his surroundings and daily life.  If you're new to Lil' Kash........WELCOME TO VIRGINIA.

CLICK TO PREVIEW & DOWNLOAD LIL' KASH MENACE TO VIRGINIA

NEW MUSIC: KELLEY KASH "I LIKE THE VIEW"

D.C. artist, Kelley Kash, speaks his mind on the track, "I Like The View", on a subject that many music purest have simply kept to themselves or quietly discussed in circles; and that's that music has become one dimensional, materialistic, and full of phony, thug rappers who are so consumed in their own gimmick, they lost perception of who they are as a person.

From Kelley Kash's position and train of thought, none of these artists can make QUALITY music on his level, thus, he's ABOVE them musically, and he LIKES THE VIEW.

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NEW MUSIC: KBO of BAD NEWZ GANG "THRONE"

The District's Bad Newz Gang is always at work as a group, but now it's time for the members of the group to show their talents, solo fo dolo.  First, it was Izzo with "Look In My Eyes", now it's KBO turn to serve that heat.

BNG member, KBO, branches off and does his thing with the first single, "Throne", from his upcoming project, No Mercy.  KBO assesses his surroundings, consisting of suckas, bitches, and the less fortunate, from his 'throne' as he flexes on them to the flow of an one man army marching, ready for battle.  This auto-tune driven track will have you standing attention, awaiting marching orders.

FOLLOW KBO ON TWITTER FOR MORE BAD NEWZ GANG INFO AND THE RELEASE OF "NO MERCY"

MUSIC VIDEO: KING DAVID "LAWD HAVE MERCY" (featuring SQUIRT)

Birmingham, Alabama, and Lord Style Entertainment's, King David, takes you on an adventure to a gentlemen's club for a night of Fun N Games, with his latest visual, "Lawd Have Mercy" (featuring Squirt).

You can not front that the sample is sick, using a byte of Bernie Mack from Friday.  The beat is hypnotizing and the ladies are just want the eye needs to shed a tear.  The visual is sure to get a replay or two just for the effect it has on the blood traveling to the right parts of the body.

This track and visual is what slams in the clubs throughout the cities of America.  Make sure you spread the word on King David's "Lawd Have Mercy", and get it played in your city.

The visual is directed by KenXL and shot at the Foxx Trap.

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NEW MUSIC: JABB & YUNG JAY "1151"

There is so much young talent in the D.C., Maryland, Virginia (DMV) region, it's almost criminal that only a handful of artists, if even that many, are on the national scene.

If you're looking for fresh, new talent to follow, pull out your map and look no further than Alexandria, Virginia.  Da Oceans Music Group's very own, FABB and the groups newest acquisition, Yung Jay, bless everyone with "1151", an ode to the brushing that dirt off your shoulder and keepin' it pimpin'.

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NEW MUSIC: SOUTHEAST SLIM "FOREVER HITTER QUITTER" (ADDRESSING WALE)

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If anyone knows Southeast (aka Sace) they know that there was a point in time when he and Wale were 'thick as thieves' on the D.C. hip-hop scene; then something "happened".  Nobody really knows what "happened," but Wale blew up and Sace, kinda, didn't. 

On this track titled, "Forever Hitter Quitter", Sace touches on a few topics that may have contributed to his "time" coming now and not "earlier".

As of 28 October 2013, Wale has seemingly deleted his Twitter account possibly due to the release of the song.  It is widely speculated that Wale deleted the account because he was being bombarded with Redskins jokes and didn't want to defend the home team; but then there's Forever Hitter Quitter, that has shed some light on the fallout between he and a "former" associate, and he does not feel that he has to address it.  Well, the streets and Twitter are having fun with the "coincidence" of Wale's account being deleted at the same time someone so close to him releases a track addressing his behavior and how he deals with people from home since gaining national attention.

Let's give it a few to see how Wale responds to the track from Southeast Slim, if he does at all, and what his reasoning for his Twitter account to either be deleted or put into limbo.  Regardless of his reason, people will say he ran from the situation instead of facing it straight on.

NEW MUSIC: SOUTHEAST SLIM "MANDINGO" (They Call Me Sace)

D.C. native, Southeast Slim has always been one of the sickest "samplers" in the game, and he proves it once again with "Mandingo" (They Call Me Sace).  This classic Go-Go inspired sample, Mandingo, by All-N-1, brings new life to the timeless track with a new school bounce beat.

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MUSIC VIDEO: BAD NEWZ GANG "BAD ADVICE"

Southeast D.C.'s, Bad Newz Gang, return with a new visual from their upcoming project which is currently unnamed.   The One4Ronamofilms directed video has The Gang's KBO and Izzo in their comfort zone, professing to the world that no matter how you get it or how you do it, do it because you want to or because you have to; and if anyone advises to not care how you do you, it wasn't "Bad Advice".

BNG stays true to the respect, loyalty, and code of the streets when speaking about Bad Advice.  They are a product of their environment, and they are always willing to stand up and share the story of the streets.

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NEW MUSIC: PUFFY POCKET BOYS "BIRDMAN"

Once again, D.C.'s very own, Puffy Pocket Boys, are gearing up for the release of their next project, No Keys, with the first single release, "Birdman".

True hustlers in the game, Twann, ML, and D-Dot, are hitting the wire letting everyone know that they got that product.  Stay stuntin' and fly at all times, PPB going to stay on the block, rubbing their hands together just like Birdman until the work pays off.

VISIT PUFFY POCKET BOYS WEBSITE FOR MORE INFO ON "NO KEYS"

MUSIC VIDEO: DIRTY D "SCARY WORLD?"

Always with an ear to the pavement, PRIDE *PROSPERITY * POWER always has a thing for that old school hip-hop sound.  There is a difference between hip-hop and rap, and this new release, "Scary World", from UKTalent Show's Dirty D aka Dirty Poet, is true to the old school hip-hop sound with a positive message to the listeners and viewers.

Follow Dirty D as he travels the streets, known as the "scary world", and see how he deals with the everyday struggles of society; whether he's helping someone buy something if they come up short, witnessing businessmen openly smoking crack on their way to/from work, to stopping a friend from drinking himself to death, Dirty D is determined to live his life and see to it that others live their theirs as clean and stress free as possible.

The visual was shot and edited by TrixCity.

Again, thanks to TrixCity & the UKTalent Show for their continuing support of PRIDE *PROSPERITY * POWER.

Not many artists are creating projects with a positive message and/or image these days, but the artists of the UKTalent Show constantly create material that inspires creativity, and thought provoking views of the world.  Please continue to support their music as we need to bring back real hip-hop; hip-hop with a message to change things, little by little.

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FLOW: TERRA DA ARTIST (TDA) "BAR SESSION"

From across the pond comes UKTalent artist, Terra Da Artist (TDA), with a smooth "Bar Session".

Sitting back in the whip, TDA spits infinite bars of raw lyricism over a smooth instrumental.  The track will get your head nodding and the flow is perfected over the work; hypnotizing anyone who listens to focus through the Euro accent, and hear his speak.

Thanks to TrixCity and the UKTalent Show for their continuing support of PRIDE * PROSPERITY * POWER.

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NEW MUSIC: IZZO of BAD NEWZ GANG "LOOK IN MY EYES" featuring JØKER

Washington D.C. representative, Izzo of Bad Newz Gang, brings the second single, "Look In My Eyes" (featuring JØKER), from his upcoming project, King.

Izzo let it be known that to know where he comes from, you have to look into his eyes.  The BNG member puts a part of his daily life on his sleeve with two hard hitting verses with help from one half of The Orphan's, JØKER, over the infamous Mac Miller "Donald Trump" instrumental.

With the solo project, King, on the way, Izzo and BNG, continue to show their dedication to the game, and display a work ethic in the District like no other.

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NEW MUSIC: VDOT "FACES"

DMV artist, writer, and director, VDOT, has returned with the first single, "Faces", from his upcoming project, Lesson Learned 2.

"Faces" is about that presidential, something that most people chase in life.  Big, small, and white; presidential faces is what VDOT has a yearning for through the blood and effort he's put into the journey of this game.  Spitting with a rapid fire flow, VDOT lets us know that through the struggle, the ultimate goal to to see those "faces".

The track is produced by King Midas, and will be a part of the upcoming Lesson Learned 2 project.

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THE RIVALRY: REDSKINS vs. COWBOYS

Sunday, October 13, 2013 is the big day for both Washington Redskins and Dallas Cowboys fans to put on their colors and wave their respective flags, as they will lock up once again at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas at 8:00 PM in what many may consider the greatest rivalry in sports.

After the greatest statistical game of his career, though a loss to the Denver Broncos, Tony Romo takes his 'Boys to the field to take on Robert Griffin III and the rested Washington Redskins, coming off a BYE WEEK, and a victory in Week 4.

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MIXTAPE DOWNLOAD: ELOYOUKNOW - "I SPEAK WHAT I FEEL"

Annapolis, Maryland's very own, ELoYouKnow, drops his debut mixtape, I Speak What I Feel, with features from XDaKiid and JoJo, and production from the likes of Blue Beats, Kash Nova, and SuperStarz.

ELo's banging single, "Oh Shit", is a smash in the DMV area, received plenty of play on the PRIDE * PROSPERITY * POWER Radio Show, as well as making the cut on the recently released UK/US International Foreign Exchange Program mixtape.  Also, the latest single, "I'm The Man", has received much praise throughout the summer.

I Speak What I Feel, is a mixture of raw rap, straight to the point freestyles, and the "singing" style of rap that previous artists such as Ja Rule and 50 Cent injected into their arsenal to win the hearts of the ladies.  No, ELo is not emulating Drake, no songs are "too pop", yet, some songs have a harmonizing, catchy tone.

Support this young artist by downloading I Speak What I Feel, and provide comments below.

CLICK TO DOWNLOAD ELOYOUKNOW I SPEAK WHAT I FEEL

NEW MUSIC: SHERELL ROWE "THEY DON'T KNOW (remix)"

Rising up in the ever growing landscape of artists being bred in the DMV, singer-songwriter Sherell Rowe blesses us with a new remix of an already popular song by Rico Love.

Check out Ms. Rowe's version of the Rico Love's, “They Don't Know”, creating a more uptempo remix that suits Ms. Rowe to a tee.




Also, be sure to check below for Rico Love's original visual for "They Don't Know".

Follow Sherrel Rowe on Twitter to find out when she's performing at a venue near you.

MUSIC VIDEO: YUNG JAY - SOBER THOUGHTS (w/ WHITEBOY)

Yung Jay has quietly been on the grind, creating new music, collaborating, and dropping visuals on the low. One of his newest visuals, "Sober Thoughts", is yet another entry into his lyrical catalog.

Battling back and forth on whether to keep a straight mentality or give into the temptation of what fame brings through this rap game; Jay brings an ill verse of everyday living with the ying and yang.

The song features WhiteBoy and the visual is directed by Outel.

NEW MUSIC: CANNON RETURNS WITH "J.D.K." & MORE

Cannon (aka Ryan Cannon) has returned with a new track, "J.D.K. (Just Don't Know)".  Also, be on the lookout for his upcoming mixtape, DeLayed Takeoff.



As a bonus, Cannon also releases, "Made A Way", which is a conceptual theme using one of Big K.R.I.T.'s instrumentals from his 4EvaNaDay album.

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Stand as One during the Government Shutdown

I don't want to get all preachy about this situation, because not everyone is affected by the Government shutting down by the hands of the Republicans in an attempt to repeal "ObamaCare"; but this message is inspired by the Government shutdown and is for everyone who lives in a struggle or are witnesses to someone living a struggle.

In times like this, it's essential that we all look out for one another. That "every man for thy self" mentality has to be put to bed. Since those that "look down" upon us don't care enough to look out for us, it's up to us to have one another's back in these trying times. KEYWORD: US

There is no more "money to burn" for enjoyment, especially if you're living paycheck to paycheck. Those nights partying and going to the bar, spending money frivolously are just about over. Now, we all have to create a budget, follow it, and monitor it. It's easy to say put money aside for rainy days, but it's really not; especially if you're not disciplined to do so. But now, it's time to discipline yourself on putting money "under the mattress" and forgetting about it. Even if you have to go to your bank, and create an interest bearing account for that rainy day funds, do so. Putting money away in an interest bearing account helps your money grow. Don't spend the interest just because you have it, use your discipline to stack what you receive in interest and watch it grow each money. But DISCIPLINE is what we all will have to act on in order to survive this grey moment in our country, economy, and lives. KEYWORD: DISCIPLINE

It doesn't stop with just discipline, it also involves what was mentioned earlier with everyone working together to support one another. Discipline and teamwork creates a victory for the team. Working together will most certainly achieve success for everyone involved. Don't worry about how much of an effort you put into the team effort to win at this dirty game; as long as an effort was made along with that of your teammates, will we all come out of this situation holding our heads high.

Do not allow this situation to stress you because you don't have what you usually have or used to getting/expecting what you usually get/expect. It's not like that anymore, those days are over. Yet, this is a temporary problem that those folks we put in office will find a temporary fix for. It's up to us to know who we are voting for and what their agendas are, because what they do on the local and national level affects us all; especially on the local level. But voting is another topic of discussion.

Try to stick it out for as long as you can, utilizing your remaining resources, until you absolutely have to request assistance from your peers. It's funny how we all can be buddy-buddy with one another, yet, when we see our "buddy" sinking, we stand on the sideline and watch. Not all of us become spectators in those situations, but now we, as a collective, have to be heroes to one another and save the day for those in distress. No one should bear the burden alone, each person, as a collective, should be able to put a little in to create the whole, which is needed to help out. KEYWORD: COLLECTIVE


Hopefully, this grey moment shouldn't last too long, but if it does, we need to identify those who need the most help, stand them up, so they can continue to live, so we all can continue to stand shoulder to shoulder, and back to back, to weather this storm.


So here's the challenge, try to discipline your spending habits, budget, and put something away. Don't be ashamed or embarrassed to ask for assistance when times get real rough. Don't be a spectator, help those that you deem your friends when you see them hurting. No one is going to help us, but us. But if you still believe that all is well and that you're "shutdown proof", think again, because no one is immune to being cut off from money. Just like, have you ever heard of a drug kingpin living to be old? Nope, they either got caught up by the system/game and got laid down, or they got put away. There are no supermen in this situation, except for those calling the shots, and none of us are calling the shots. Keep thinking that way, and see what happens. Keep living your life like you in a rap video, and see that one day you're going to wake up dusty, funky, and looking for a handout.

We have to function as a collective to make it. No more jealously, no more self-centeredness, no more "every man for thy self". If we can't look out for one another, who will? This situation right now, proves that the Government won't look out for us, so stop depending on them to do so.


United We Stand, United We Fall.

Foreign Exchange Program/International Mixtape....NOW AVAILABLE

The wait is now over.  You can now LISTEN and download the highly anticipated UK/US Foreign Exchange Program - International Mixtape hosted by UKTalent Artist, TrixCity.  Music provided by Mally G and others, came together to produce a double mixtape of the hottest underground, independent, and unsigned artists from the United States, especially from the DMV, and the United Kingdom.

On the UK Side A of the mixtape includes such talents as Hulk, Styler, Big J, Dirty D, Lady Ice, and TrixCity, himself.  The US Side B has talents such as Sherell Rowe, Dubb, Guala, Yung Jay, Bad Newz Gang, and Leak, all contributing to the project.

Give this international double mixtape a LISTEN and comment below with your thoughts.  Click the UK/US Talent links to automatically download that side, respectively.

SIDE A | SIDE B UK TALENT | US TALENT

Sports: Top 5 Dunks of the 2012-2013 NBA Season

With the 2012-2013 NBA season winding down with the San Antonio Spurs up 3-2 on the Miami Heat, it's time to relive some of the more exciting moments of the season by focusing on the spectacular dunks that have taken place during this season.

This season has seen some amazing displays of facials from rookies and veterans alike all season long.  But this is a focus on what we believe to be the Top 5 of the season, in no particular order, but to get a ranking by the readers, we'd like to conduct a poll on which one you all believe to be the best dunk of the season.

Click the link below to see the dunks...

The right panel will have the poll of the dunks, along with the results.  Voting is open until 11:59 PM, Friday, June 21.

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Tiger Woods is STILL a N* Word to Many

Regardless of how much money a black man makes/has, in the eyes of anyone non-black, you are a NIGGER. Even the non-whites, meaning, Hispanics, and any other ethnic race that did not originate from Europe, sees blacks as inferior to them because they wish to be equal with whites, or "the team that's winning". It's their way of "kicking us while we're down and trying to get up"; it'll look cool to them and those they are trying to impress. It's a sick, demented, way of climbing the racial and social ladder, to impress those you see as "the master", "the boss of things".

This is not the first time, in public, Tiger Woods has been put "in place", by classifying him by the foods people of darker skin color tend to eat. The apology is hollow; it means nothing. The apology Sergio made is just an attempt to maintain whatever sponsorship and endorsements he may have, and to take the heat off the clubhouse; because I'm pretty sure many in the clubhouse feel the same way about Tiger. When Fuzzy Zoeller made the same type comment in 1997 after Tiger won The Masters, Zoeller lost endorsements; so Sergio is trying to hold on to what he has by quickly apologizing.

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MIXTAPE DOWNLOAD: CWILD$ - "DISTRICTS CHAMPION"

CWild$ returns to the forefront with his latest mixtape, Districts Champion.  With features from Adversary, Starvin, and Jordan Marcel, this is a promising project.  You're bound to get a wide variety of a vibe, as each track on the project are produced by a different producer.  Producers, such as Jay Banon, Don Coda, Money B, and Cardiak, provide Districts Champion with a mixed bag of beats, over CWild$ rapid fire, lyrically inclined wordplay.

CWild$ recently has been featured on other projects such as "The DMV Dream Team" mixtape, alongside Fat Trel and many other DMV artists.

CLICK TO DOWNLOAD CWILD$ DISTRICTS CHAMPION

MIXTAPE DOWNLOAD: LEAK - "O.M.A. (ONE MAN ARMY)"

Leak drops the highly anticipated O.M.A. This is the third mixtape from the rapper coming out of Cheverly, Maryland.  The lead single, "Remember This", is sure to catch fire; reminiscing on times gone by of causing mischief and getting paid for the work put in this game.

Thanks to the diverse production from the likes of Taz Taylor and BMagic Da Beast, and with features from Yung Juan and Top ShottaFi, O.M.A., is going to be a fun ride for the Leak supporters, and those looking to support artists from the DC, Maryland, and Virginia area.

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MIXTAPE DOWNLOAD: CHIEF MERKH - "RIEFA CHIEFA"

Always putting his feet to the pavement, Chief Merkh, is back with his fourth mixtape of this young year with, Riefa Chiefa.

The Chief is always putting in work, attempting to hold down Northern Virginia with his unique style and subject matter about where the music will take him.  Don't let the delivery fool you, as the words that he speak, most of you who listen, can relate to.

The 8-track project is entirely self produced with samples from Henry Mancini to Trademark da Skydiver to Megaman.

Be on the lookout for an exclusive interview with Chief Merkh on the PRIDE * PROSPERITY * POWER Radio Show in the coming weeks.

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MIXTAPE DOWNLOAD: PUFFY POCKET BOYS - "THE ReCOUNT"

Washington, D.C.'s very own, Puffy Pocket Boys, return with their 4th mixtape, The ReCount, blessing their supporters with the crankage that they are known to bring with each release.

The lead single, Defy Gravity, is currently heard through the streets of D.C., and has gotten play on Episode #61, the Weekend Warrior edition of the P³ Entertainment Radio Show.  With more singles that followed, such as Flow of the Century, Crankin, and Chill Ish, PPB is solidifying themselves as a mainstay in the D.C. independent rap scene.

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Week 4 Countdown Review (ending 2/8)

This is the 4th Countdown, and the 4th #1.  There were no dominant singles submitted, as the previous #1's usually fall out of the running for the next Countdown.  Again, this week, is no different.....

Who would have thought?  There were 31 candidates that entered the Top 10 Countdown, and low and behold, who's fans came out to support none-other-than Alexandria/Arlington's very own, Cheif Merkh (@merkhaveli).  It was Merkh's second time on the Countdown  but with a different single, Orbit, and this time, he happened to come out with 16% of the vote, coming out as the winner, and much to his surprise.  You can hear the Top 10 Countdown on Episode #75 Untitled 33 of the P³ Entertainment Radio Show.

Though Orbit was selected by the editors of the Top 10 Countdown as a longshot, 31:1, to even place in the top 10, Cheif Merkh had enough support from his fanbase, whether he knows it or not.

The show of being humble and thanking his fans and followers, is one of the reasons why he received the votes into first place.  When an artist shows humility and thankfulness to those that listen out for them, they will show their support.  On top of an improving ear for beats, and improving delivery; the reward is a 1st place finish among those who may have been considered the odds on favorite to receive the majority of votes.  One of those favorites was the last winner, Blow Em, by Smoke Greene (@SmokeGreenDMV), which didn't even finish in this Top 10.

Cheif Merkh has much to thankful for, with this 1st place finish, as well as a new downloadable album entitled, MERKHOLOPIS, which can be downloaded HERE; he has laid the groundwork to start a movement.  It is rare to find an artist of Afghan descent in the game, and usually when there is an artist that comes from a different ethnic background, they use that as a launchpad for recognition; but not Merkh.  He simply grabs the microphone and does his thing; not mentioning his background in rhyme; only wanting to be recognized for his skill, not his bloodline.

Will he keep up the work with more material, promotion of that material, and finding a formula to gain exposure for his career?  Or is Cheif Merkh simply another rapper, who's making music just to make music, and will be here today, making music for his yard, and gone tomorrow?

Persistence and promoting the music is what's going to keep songs like Orbit in the Top 10, or even, played on the P³ Entertainment Radio Show.


If everyone on your team, including yourself, your fans, and followers vote, you can gauge your base.  Hustlin' for votes isn't that hard, simply ReTweet the link to the Voting Booth each week there is a Countdown, and that's all that needs to be done.  Don't allow that thing called an ego get in the way of not voting, not even for yourself.  You have to take pride in your music, whether or not you take the top position.  Simply campaign a little harder, and spread the word that you're looking for approval of your material from the fans and followers.  With the number of candidates on the ballot, and the announcements being sent out through Twitter to vote; no candidate should have zero votes.

There is no gold chalice or blue ribbon for taking the #1 spot on a weekly basis, but campaigning and getting your team, fans, and followers to vote for your work and actually seeing the results, the fruits of your labor is worth the acknowledgement and honor of being #1.

Though P³ Entertainment is relatively unknown to most, we create an alternate avenue to have your music played during a semi-professional broadcast of mainstream and independent music.  We attempt to bring an underground sound to internet radio and give a chance to independent artists that your local and national radio stations will never give a chance.  That is the benefit of submitting your music to the P³ Entertainment Radio Show, either as a regular play or as an entry into the Countdown.  That is the benefit of getting played on the show; another avenue to be heard and show that you do have a loyal following.  You never know who may be listening, and if you show consistency, that's when the majors may come knocking.

This weeks Countdown was rounded out as such:

(2) Gotta Make It
Yung Jay (@YungJay_)

(3) Devil On My Shoulder
Premz (@PremzOnline)

(4) Freewave
Marni (@marniXchange)

(5) Mirrors
TrixCity (@TrixCity)










(6) Take A Look @ Her
Vasko Picasso (@VaskoPicasso)

(7) 2Moneyz
CockyStreetz (@CockyStreetz365)

(8) All Of Me
Premz (@PremzOnline)

(9) Us
Puffy Pocket Boys (@PPB_DC) x (@PPBOE)

(10) F*ck Widdah N*cca
Nino Khayyam (@NinoKhayyam)   


To get your song placed into the countdown, contact P³ Entertainment on Twitter @dmv_mally_g or e-mail the mp3 or link to the song to p.3entertainment@live.com.  The Top 10 Voting Booth (located in the right panel) will be open daily until 7PM on Fridays; so gather up your team, fans, and followers, and vote until your fingers can't click anymore to get your song or your favorite independent artist song #1 on the countdown.