Like Biggie said “Beef is when ya need 10 dogs to go to the shop / Beef is when ya roll no less than 30 deep / Beef is when I see you / guarantees to be a ICU (what’s beef). When ever measurements are stretched to that level is what you can call beef! But now-a-days, beefin with somebody is more like a street term commercialized by rap music. Good day to you all, this is ya boy Mr. Kane at it again, of course it don’t stop!

This time around, the title is called “What’s Beef?” I also hope you all enjoyed the last one (Politics n’ between) as well! Allow me to break down what real beef / beefs really are. Where beef (the term) comes from, and how music and artists portray the term as why to get the audiences attention. Plus, I am also going to break down some original beefs from way before the term was created.

Ruthless Records vs. Death Row

 Let’s fast forward to the start of the Gangsta Rap genre. Ruthless Records, Easy-E, Dr. Dre and N.W.A. At the beginning, everything went well with the super group. Everybody played their positions all the way to unexpected success. Read more.

The memory of John Lennon, The Beatles and Bob Marley live on in the unique art of celebrity artist Paul Bryan Jr. Bryan Jr., who focuses on the art of talented celebrities and famous political leaders created these classical paintings of John Lennon, The Beatles and Bob Marley who impacted the world with their original style, sensational tunes and meaningful lyrics. We are proud to share with our visitors, these exclusive paintings created by the talented hands of Paul Bryan Jr.

It was a terribly cold winter's day in 1942 Warsaw Poland.  It was here that Jan and Helga would part as the Nazi's herded them off never to be seen or heard of again.

Jan had first seen Helga carrying large buckets of milk door to door, selling the family's excess they had from their two Holsteins.  She would milk them by hand, when she had gotten all she could her father Henri would "strip" them, getting the last liter that only a very strong and experienced milker could get.  Jan had always felt a strong attraction to Helga for as long as he could remember but, he was much to shy to ever give any such indication as to his true feelings.  She was seventeen, she had but one dress and a good pair of "leathers" these were better than shoes.  They covered her ankles protecting her feet from the bitter cold.  Jan was embarrassed to answer the door when she arrived they had neither script or anything of value to trade, save one last cherished potato.  He extended it to her she was much amazed that such a prize could be had a time like this.  People were starting to boil bark from trees.  All dignity and pride had been stripped from the villagers as the most basic instinct took over....the will to survive.  Helga had a dipper that she tied to her apron to proportion out a neighbors buy.  As she started to proportion out milk to Jan he stopped her and with tired, soft blue eyes he said, "no please Mrs. Wojak".   Helga returned his kind gaze and suddenly felt her heart skip as seeing him for the first time.  She was over-whelmed by his generosity and obvious concern for others above himself.  She nearly skipped home, her father couldn't help but notice the change in her countenance.  He spoke softly to her, " I know that look that prescience, you're in love".  He had seen the same aura on his own wife's' face when they had courted 18 years prior.  Could he be right?  All she knew was that, that potato would be cut in the thin-est slices possible and a large bowl of potato soup would be Jan's reward for the generosity that he bestowed on her and the Wojaks.  Her heart raced for no apparent reason as she thought of Jan.  She was remembering that look of kindness but no it was more than that, it was a look of tenderness.  She momentarily was lost from her circumstance as she hummed in the kitchen. 

Have you ever been cruising in your ride, going your thing, flipping from radio station to station, and then all of a sudden you hear a song, or particular sound that just grabs your undivided attention? Whether it’s the beat, or what’s being said,  or the way the person is saying it, there’s always going to be numerous songs that give you the same pleasing effect! That my friend,  determines what musical taste bud’s are! It’s me Mr. Kane with more to give you all, but this time I’m hitting you with “Masterminds Behind The Music”.

"Revolting Cocks"

The former founder of popular heavy metal band Ministry, selected west El Paso's Uncle Paulie's Pub as the place to celebrate the birthday of his wife Angelina Lukacin. His appearance at Uncle Paulie's Pub was an unexpected surprise, so these photos of the industrial metal legend are 100% exclusive.

CONJOB was originally formed by 4 college friends in our garage who dreamt of playing heavy metal in our other friend’s garages. Eventually our singer moved, we found Zhanine and decided to get serious. It’s been 7 years and I’m the last original member. Currently we’re in the middle of recording our follow up record to 2007’s “Everybody Be Cool”, working with producer Bob Burch and Backbone Records.

Actor Courtney Gains has played various roles in his time in the movie business, and had his hands in several different projects here and there. Known for his roles in some unforgettable flicks as, “Children of the Corn”, “Memphis Belle” and “Colors”, Gains has solidified himself as a credible actor. Acting is not Gains only talent though, he is a gifted musician as well. And in this second installment of a three part interview Convicted Artist

My first recollection of actor Courtney Gains, well, I was nine years old and all though young I had a taste for the scary movies. I remember a plethora of corn, some creepy kids, a weirdo in a black hat walking about with a high pitch voice, and a long red haired guy with a big ass knife who scared the piss out of me! The bad ass with the curved blade was better known as Malachi, the movie was Stephen King’s, “Children of the Corn”.

In Southern California, we spend a lot of time on the road. While driving is often a chore, finding a way to enjoy it is the key to staving off road rage. Part of turning a commuter expedition into a summer past time is having the right music for the road. To wit, the Femme Fatal Summertime Mix.

About 75% of NBA players have tattoos and the numbers keep growing and growing. With a population of about 450 players not to long ago tattoos in the NBA was considered bizarre, odd and even frowned upon.

Well, yes and no. There’s no question that Joshua is one talented and exciting dancer. Never before on the four seasons of the show has a street dancer managed to do such a great job...

Let’s take a trip to the past; let’s say about several decades ago. Way back when “actual” Hip Hop slowly presented itself to the entire world.

Hip Hop of the Past...

By: Convicted Artist Ron “Mr. Kane” Alexander

The digital revolution is upsetting the mass media. From movies to news, from books to music, the way we consume media has changed over the last 10 years.

America’s Got Talent (AGT) features dancers, singers, musicians, acrobats, magicians and other acts, all competing to will $1 million and the next big Las Vegas act. Last week the final five were revealed.