Big Lou takes aim at the law enforcement on his latest Mista KA produced cut. I also threw in a bonus joint that I put up at the plantation a little while ago.

DOWNLOAD: Big Lou – Mr. Officer (Sean Bell’s Appeal) | MediaFire
BONUS: Big Lou – Bonafied f. Probz | MediaFire

The Game speaks on his 911 is a Joke record and how he wanted other artists to join in on the Sean Bell tribute song. Jayceon pulls a Buck as his emotions get the best of him while he speaks on the state of hip hop and how artists don’t care anymore. Spotted at eskay’s humble abode.

Last time around, NY Oil spoke his mind on the whole Ice-T/Soulja Boy fuckery. Now in part 4 of the Inside the Mind webisode series, he takes aim at Al “Extortion King” Sharpton; fires off on Nas, for having a half-baked rationale behind his former album title. And speaks about the black communities limp response in the wake of the Sean Bell verdict. What are peoples thoughts? Is NY Oil on point or do you feel he gets to preachy? It’s on you dopeboyz and dopegirlz!

The Abominable Snowman hit me with this recording of Tony Yayo talking nothing but shit on Kay Slay this past Saturday. Talking about beefs in hip hop right now, etc. There’s not one other thing to say about this. Tony Yayo is just talking crazy shit about any and everything haha.

DOWNLAOD: Tony Yayo on Kay Slay

What up dopeboyz and dopegirlz. I wanted to introduce ya’ll to a new series we’re gonna be running sporadically on 2DB. The title says it all. We’re gonna ask emcees, producers, etc two questions. Yep, just two. Let’s face it… any full interviews will be done at the fulltime. These aren’t just “what’s new” or “how old are you” questions though! After speaking with my man ESSO (whose dropping a dope new mixtape this week) I figured I’d start with him. I ask him his thoughts and reactions to the Sean Bell verdict and for an added bonus, gangster ass Laterian Milton gets thrown in the mix. Hit the jump and let us know what you think…

Listening to License to Kill [Sean Bell Tribute] it seems like you feel really connected to Bell. What went through your mind when the verdict came through and what are your thoughts on the Justice System in America?
Damn thats a heavy question. Honestly I didnt even know what to think when I heard that the cops were acquitted. As crazy as this might sound I been tellin people that it’s a good thing that they decided the case when it did because the weather in NYC has been so up and down. If this was June and that would have happened, the streets of NY would have been banannas. There have been a lot of smaller incidents since then that you won’t hear about but it’s been almost eerily quiet for the most part.

I remember I was going out that saturday night and I met my cousin on 125th and 3 out of the 4 corners on 125th & Lenox had 2 man patrols holding the corners down. And I was thinking to myself “so what they think I’m gonna riot so they can shoot me and get away with that too? That’s where the inspiration for the song came from. It was really just my honest reaction to everything that I was seeing. And I kept thinking to myself “what can I do?” The one vehicle that I do have right now to reach people is music. And as I started actually learining more about Sean Bell I realized that he was like me in a lot of ways. I think I even read somewhere that he was 11-0 as a pitcher in his Senior HS season as a pitcher. that struck a nerve with me because it made me imagine that he could have been any one of my teammates from over the years.

As far as the Justice system in America is concerned, politics play a major role in the justice system at the highest levels. On the lower levels look at things like the Rockefeller Drug Laws and the minimum mandatory sentences for Crack vs. Coke. Who buys Crack? Who buys Coke? It’s really not that hard to figure out. I dont want to get too political before I have to go and record Anti-Backpack II, but I will say that I’m glad Obama is bringing new voters into the equation. I dont remember the last election for anything other than Most Likely to Succeed that had so many people my age interested.

Now that the trial is over, what can we [the people] do about it? Sharpton, the two other victims, Nicole Paultre-Bell (Bell’s widow) and 200+ people were arrested in a public protest. Is that all that can be done?
Nah you know what, the public organized responses are cool, but it can’t be forced. Something like that needs to grow gradually. It makes a nice statement for them to go out and sacrifice themselves in that way, but how long will it be remembered? How many people right now probably confuse Abner Louima and Amadou Diallou? How many even remember them? At this point, Sean Bell isn’t even the most recent Police related death in New York anymore. How many people are shouting out about Khiel Coppin?

The most honest answer that I can give you is that I dont even know what can be done about it. I’m not a Politician, so I dont know what sort of bills may be in the drafting process, I’m not a community organizer, so I cant really tell you if there are gonna be any more protests. I choose to make my voice heard through my music, and I think it comes down to people making their voices heard the best way they know how. If someone listens to “License to Kill” and when it’s over they say to themself “damn that could have been me too” then that keeps the dialogue going and I’ve made my contribution. I didn’t do it for attention or to be seen as righteous or anything like that. I did it because thats how I felt at the time, and I thought at that particular time it needed to be expressed.

BONUS: How gutter is Laterian Milton?
Ahhh man, that kid is 1000% Young & Ignorant Certified. I’m surprised no one’s taken his quotes and used them in a song yet. I bet somebody’s gonna do it before the year’s out.

Thanks again ESSO! Those interested in checking out more from ESSO can hit his MySpace. And like I said above, his new mixtape E3: E-Day is dropping Thursday (May22) along with a video to his Anti-Backpack joint (which is just so Young & Ignorant haha). If you’re in the NY area be sure to check out the release party (flyer below).

DOWNLOAD: ESSO – Anti-Backpack (prod. Talksik)

In what the NY Times are saying is the largest public protest against the acquittal of three detectives in the shooting death of Sean Bell… 216 people, including Sharpton, the other two victims in the shooting, and Paultre-Bell were arrested during the peaceful demonstration.

Protesters blocked entry to several of the city’s busiest bridges. The demonstrations took place at Queensboro Bridge , the Triborough Bridge, the Brooklyn Bridge, the Manhattan Bridge, the Holland Tunnel and the Queens Mid-town Tunnel. It’s great to see people standing up for their rights. Things like these are needed in our society. An update on the shirts: just sent the files to my print man and they will be done. It would be great to get some sizes from ya’ll.

READ: Sharpton & Sean Bell’s Widow Arrested For Protesting

It seems that the verdict of the Sean Bell case has pushed Papoose to record another tribute song (he recorded one when the incident occurred originally). Thanks Amanda! I’ll admit, I’m not big on Pap, but when he gets down like this I really enjoy it. Good shit dude. And you know this will be added to my previous Sean Bell post.

DOWNLOAD: Papoose – We Shall Overcome (50 Shots Sequel)
BONUS: Papoose – Change Gon Come (50 Shots)

As everyone should already know, the verdict came in for the Sean Bell case a few days ago. Two men wounded, one man dead and three innocent police let off the hook. I never spoke on my thoughts because there’s not much else to say that hasn’t already been done. Numerous blogs to songs have surfaced since the not guilty verdict was announced. While I think it’s needed, as each artist can have a different set of fans and the message will reach a broader audience. I’m saddened though as I feel that some artists will just use the injustice as a stepping stone for their “buzz”. I know a lot of artists are sincere but I also feel there are some that aren’t. This goes for politicians and people with a status higher than the average civilian. I won’t name names though, that’s not my place.

I hope after the songs and after the rants on blogs (mine included) that more will be done. I understand people’s pain and anger and hope it doesn’t result in violence towards police or anyone. I’d rather see progress in fixing this. I have no solutions but there is more than songs & write ups that can be done! I know awareness is key, so I’m working with my man Narada on a tee shirt in memory of Sean Bell, Timothy Stansbury, Patrick Dorismond and Amadou Diallo. If you aren’t familiar with any of these names, I suggest you put wiki to use. I don’t have intentions on selling them, but shipping might be asked from anyone who wants them (I’ll post pictures when we get them printed). Things like this may be trivial to some, but the smallest thing can spark curiosity in someone who in turn will talk to another, so on and so on. So I ask that people don’t stay quiet on this matter. Please speak up and announce your thoughts.

After the jump, I’ve posted a collection of the videos and songs that I’ve come across that are in relation to Sean Bell and police brutality…

Songs…

• Papoose – We Shall Overcome (50 Shots Sequel)
• Papoose – Change Gon Come (50 Shots)
• Euclid x Santogold – Starstruck
• A-Alikes – They Wanna Murder Me pt.2 f. Sha Stimuli, Immortal Technique & Steele
• Joell Ortiz – Fifty Shots (Stream of Conscience)
• Q Da Kid – Sean Bell Tribute
• The Game – 911 is a Joke (Cop Killa)
• Red Cafe – Long Live Sean Bell
• Mickey Factz – I’m Sean Bell (50 Shots More)
• Donny Goines – Kill a Pig (prod. Dame Grease)
• Grafh – Not Quilty (The People’s Verdict)
• Trama – Fuck Da Police f. Muja Messiah
• Jon Hope – Blue Devils f. Termanolgy (prod. Statik Selektah)
• ESSO – License to Kill
• Jasiri X – Enough is Enough

Artist’s thoughts…

• Immortal Technique
• Phonte (of Little Brother)
• Papoose
• Al Sharpton, Nicole Paultre-Bell, Ice Cube, Chamillionaire & Bun B
• The Game
• Prodigy
• ?uestlove, Nas, Talib Kweli & Mos Def

Bloggers…

• Amanda Bassa: The Bell Jar
• J. Burnett: A Call to Action: What, You Think This Can’t Happen to You?
• Anthony Springer Jr: Dollars and Change
• Charlamagne Tha God: No Justice No Peace
• Meka Soul: The More Things Stay The Same
• Brillyance: You’re Not Ready for a Revolution
• Michael Partis: Mainstream Hip-Hop Must Answer!

Videos…

Trama – Fuck Da Police f. Muja Messiah

The Game Speaks on the Sean Bell Verdict

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Donny Goines

Jasiri X – Enough is Enough

David Banner with The Roots on Sirius Radio

Nas, Talib Kweli, Mos Def & Jeff Johnson on Sean Bell Verdict

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*If there are any songs, blogs, videos, etc that I missed please drop a comment and I’ll edit the post. Shake out.

Brand new heat from The Game. Yes, I mean it… dude goes in on this. I really enjoy the vibe. He pulled it off well. In response to the Sean Bell verdict (seeing a lot of these). L.A.X. in stores July 8th.

“I’m outraged and speaking out for my generation that is afraid to speak out against police brutality and murder” – The Game [via HipHopDX]

DOWNLOAD: The Game – 911 is a Joke (Cop Killa) [via ThisIzGame.com]

I woke up, checked the homepage (HipHopDX) and what fuckery do I see? All three “police” officers were acquitted of all charges in the Sean Bell case. I’m honestly at a loss of words right now. As much as I wanted justice to prevail… I realize we live in America. Decades later, we still can’t get over skin color. It’s times like these I don’t want to live here. It makes me sick. So a fuck you goes out to Michael Oliver, Gescard Isnora and Marc Cooper. Not to mention a huge fuck you to Justice Arthur Cooperman. Check the NY Times for a more in depth look at the verdict.

DOWNLOAD: Mickey Factz – I’m Sean (50 Shots More)
DOWNLOAD: Trama – Fuck Da Police (Flashing Lights) f. Muja Messiah
DOWNLOAD: Jon Hope – Blue Devils f. Termanology (prod. Statik Selektah)