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This is the latest episode of the syndicated FuseBox Radio Broadcast with DJ Fusion & Jon Judah for the week of February 17, 2010 with some new and classic Hip-Hop & Soul Music, news and commentary. Our extended commentary this week focused on a whole range of things, from being glad that Jon Judah was back in the studio after the big snowstorm in our region of the East Coast in the U.S., the Super Bowl win of the New Orleans Saints for the U.S. Professional Football Championship, our opinions of the "We Are The World" song remake for both it's the greatness of it's cause for creations & how it fared musically overall, the real controversy behind guitarist John Mayer's comments in his Playboy Magazine interview about having a hood/n****r pass & not caring for Black Women sexually, the study done on the power of the Internet with fair journalism and some other things here and there. During this week's show, we had a great interview with legendary classic era Hip-Hop MC, producer, label head, radio host &

This is the latest episode of the syndicated FuseBox Radio Broadcast with DJ Fusion & Jon Judah for the week of February 3, 2010 with some new and classic Hip-Hop & Soul Music, news and commentary. Our extended commentary this week focused on the importance still of having an officially recognized Black History Month in the U.S. & U.K., extra updates about the rebuilding efforts & tampering from outside forces after the earthquake aftermath in Haiti (especially with the recent cases of illegal child trafficking), the documentary "Copyright Criminals", Net Neutrality and why it's important for everyone, this year's Grammy Awards, the passing of historian Howard Zinn, soul singer Etta James' current illness and some other subjects here and there. There are new episodes of the Black Agenda Report and Direct EFX segments on this week's broadcast. FuseBox Radio Playlist & Charts for Week of Febuary 3, 2010 Top Spins (Music Still Lasting in Rotation/Music Played Live on Air Each Week/As Well As Music Req

This is the latest episode of the syndicated FuseBox Radio Broadcast with DJ Fusion & Jon Judah for the week of January 27, 2010 with some new and classic Hip-Hop & Soul Music, news and commentary. Our extended commentary this week focused on the more updates current tragedy with the earthquake aftermath in Haiti (including the current casualties, the Hip-Hop 4 Haiti nationwide events in the U.S. on January 20, 2010 & beyond, what are other countrie offering & saying about Haiti's pre- & post-recovery situations, worries of profiteering off of Haiti's issues and some other things), pre-State of the Union speech address commentary, Washington Post writer Gene Weingarten's article on jury duty & unnecessary police tampering in the court system along with other subjects here and there. During this week's show, we had a great interview with Harlem, NY's own independent Hip-Hop MC T. Parris (http://www.myspace.com/TParris2008). Some of the topics we've touched base on included T. Parris' musical, edu

This is the latest episode of the syndicated FuseBox Radio Broadcast with DJ Fusion & Jon Judah for the week of January 20, 2010 with some new and classic Hip-Hop & Soul Music, news and commentary. Our extended commentary this week focused on the current tragedy with the earthquake aftermath in Haiti, including the current casualties, what are other countries going to offer in regards to accepting Haitians of all ages into their countries post-recovery, worries of profiteering off of Haiti's issues pre- and post-recovery, the ignorant statements of Pat Robertson & Rush Limbaugh and some other things. We also talked about the current Cybersecurity Act of 2009 draft that's out in the U.S. now that could give the president the right to shut down the internet with their own definition of "danger", NBA Basketball player Washington Wizard star Gilbert Arenas' current legal troubles & how that ties in to Black Athlete stereotypes and other things here and there. During this week's show, we had a great inter

This is the latest episode of the syndicated FuseBox Radio Broadcast with DJ Fusion & Jon Judah for the week of January 13, 2010 with some new and classic Hip-Hop & Soul Music, news and commentary. Our extended commentary this week focused on the current tragedy with the earthquakes in Haiti, the importance of the country, it's history and ties to the international Black/African Diaspora and our hopes and expectations of the help that needs to be given to the people of the country from individuals to the government and other organizations. We also talked about the recent dustup with issues of Race & current U.S. President Barack Obama with recent comments by Senator Harry Reid and former Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich, a tad about the entire "Is Jay-Z Illuminati" mini-controversy in music circles (and if he is, does it really mean ANYHTING) along with other things here and there. For this week's show, we have an great interivew (phoned in before Haitian earthquake information was known) with

This is the latest episode of the syndicated FuseBox Radio Broadcast with DJ Fusion & Jon Judah for the week of January 6, 2010 with some new and classic Hip-Hop & Soul Music, news and commentary. Our commentary this week focused on the New Year 2010, the latest stats from the Innocence Project (http://www.innocenceproject.org) about the amount of people falsely imprisoned that are freed by DNA testing (the vast majority of which freed being Black American), the worries about the executive order secretly signed by U.S. President Barack Obama on December 16, 2009 that gives police officers from foreign governments police powers in the United States and some other things here and there. There aren't new episodes of Black Agenda Report or Direct EFX on this week's broadcast due to their respective Holiday Season breaks. FuseBox Radio Playlist & Charts for Week of January 6, 2010 Top Spins (Music Still Lasting in Rotation/Music Played Live on Air Each Week/As Well As Music Requested By The Listeners) (not too

This is the latest episode of the syndicated FuseBox Radio Broadcast with DJ Fusion & Jon Judah for the week of December 29, 2009 with some new and classic Hip-Hop & Soul Music, news and commentary. Our commentary this week focused on the upcoming New Year of 2010, the steroids controversy with boxers Floyd Mayweather & Manny Pacquito, the latest airline terrorist incident and how that could possible affect Black People worldwide who follow Islam and some other things here and there. We had another great interview this week with Kansas City/NYC independent Hip-Hop MC & songwriter Ms. FeFe (http://www.myspace.com/MsFeFe; http://ElegantHoodness.ning.com). Some of the topics we've touched base on included Ms FeFe's musical & family background, comparisons of the NYC and Kansas City Music scenes, personal politics of the music business, her upcoming projects, how she connected with the N.A.N./Elegant Hoodness movement and a lot more! There is a new episode of Black Agenda Report for this week's broadcast bu

This is the latest episode of the syndicated FuseBox Radio Broadcast with DJ Fusion & Jon Judah for the week of December 22, 2009 with some new and classic Hip-Hop & Soul Music, news and commentary. Our commentary this week focused on the upcoming Holiday Season and some other things here and there. We had another great interview this week with media expert and author David Mathison (http://www.BeTheMedia.com) on his latest book,"Be The Media". We talked about a lot of important Independent Media topics that are covered in "Be The Media", ranging from: * the importance of now that almost anyone is able to create & distribute all sorts of media content cheaper and easier than ever (books, websites, radio shows, video, etc.) * Copyright vs. Creative Commons * various U.S. laws that have restricted the creative offerings of mainstream media (TV, Radio, etc.) through controls in how things are distributed and what the average person can do about it can be done about it * how those entering into the Mus

This is the latest episode of the syndicated FuseBox Radio Broadcast with DJ Fusion & Jon Judah for the week of December 8, 2009 with some new and classic Hip-Hop & Soul Music, news and commentary. Our commentary this week focused on more of the overblown mainstream media saga with the coverage of Tiger Woods' infidelity and it's ties to race & sex issues, the importance of Soul Music singer Sade's latest single and upcoming album in 2010 and some other things here and there. We had another great interview this week with the independent Hip-Hop/Soul/Electro music group Dukes of Daville (http://www.DukesWorldOrder.com). Some of the questions we had for the Hinesville & Atlanta, Georgia music duo (consisting of Cedric “Ric aka Ricky Balboa” Lindsey and James “Jimi” Smalls) included their musical backgrounds, how they met up, their former deal at Capitol Records, the current album release that's out now for free download "The 13th Floor" (available at http://DukesOfDaville.bandcamp.com), how they feel ab

This is the latest episode of the syndicated FuseBox Radio Broadcast with DJ Fusion & Jon Judah for the week of December 1, 2009 with some new and classic Hip-Hop & Soul Music, news and commentary. Our commentary this week focused on what seems to be the week of knocking down the "Magic Negro" mystique (yet not wanting to really deal with competant and human tendencies in Black People) in mainstream media with the coverage of Tiger Woods' infidelity and U.S. President Barack Obama's Speech on escalating the war front in Afghanistan. We also touched on World AIDS Day along with some other things here and there. We had another great interview this week with author, political strategist, econonomist, journalist and business consultant Cedric Muhammad (http://www.CedricMuhammad.com). We talked about his latest book series, "The Entrepreneurial Secret: Starting A Business Without A Bank Loan, Collateral or Revenue" (http://www.theEsecret.com) with questions on everything from who is the audience he's rea

This is the latest episode of the syndicated FuseBox Radio Broadcast with DJ Fusion & Jon Judah for the week of November 24, 2009 with some new and classic Hip-Hop & Soul Music, news and commentary. Our commentary this week focused on the 3rd year anniversary of Sean Bell's death by the NYPD & the continuing conditions of police brutality & issues in the U.S., the British DNA Database that is accused of having the DNA of 75% of Young Black Males in the country & getting info via frivilous arrests, the 20th year anniversary of the classic Hip-Hop Group De La Soul and the Thanksgiving Holiday in the U.S. along with some other things here and there. We had another great interview this week with the independent Hip-Hop group, Team N.A.N. (http://ElegantHoodness.ning.com & http://www.myspace.com/NotthingAssNiggaz), consisting of MCs A.D. the General & Gifted. Some of the things we covered in the interview from the NYC based group were their backgrounds in the music industry, artistic influences, the entire

This is the latest episode of the syndicated FuseBox Radio Broadcast with DJ Fusion & Jon Judah for the week of November 17, 2009 with some new and classic Hip-Hop & Soul Music, news and commentary. Our commentary this week focused on the terrible situation with the death of 5 year old Shaniya Davis in North Carolina, Sammy Sosa's obvious issues with skin color (SMH at the bleaching scenario saying it was a "skin softening treatment") and how that reflects on the ingrained "if you're Black, get back" physical mentality along with some other things here and there. We had another great interview this week with author, businessman & activist Professor Devin Robinson (http://www.DevinRobinson.com) of Going Against The Grain Group (http://www.IAmGoingAgainstTheGrain.com), Taking it Black University (http://www.TakingItBackBlack.com) and The Black Hair Project. We touched base on the current 1 week national U.S. boycott of non-Black owned Beauty Supply stores and how that ties into what Prof. Robinson cal

This is the latest episode of the syndicated FuseBox Radio Broadcast with DJ Fusion & Jon Judah for the week of November 10, 2009 with some new and classic Hip-Hop & Soul Music, news and commentary. Our commentary this week focused on the media coverage of the execution of D.C. Sniper John Allen Muhammad, Veteran's Day, the Fort Hood tragedy, why on Earth do most recent Hollywood movies show that the end of the world somehow corresponds with the U.S. Presidency being held by someone Black ("2012", etc.) along with some other things here and there. We had another great interview this week with talented independent Hip-Hop MC Elus (http://www.myspace.com/elusmusic & http://www.SignMycheck.com). We touched base on everything from Elus' foundation & creative inspiration in Bronx, NY, the current music scene in New York City & beyond, the importance of working with like minded others for success in the music business & life in general, his new music project, The Process LP, and other cool things! There is

This is the latest episode of the syndicated FuseBox Radio Broadcast with DJ Fusion & Jon Judah for the week of November 3, 2009 with some new and classic Hip-Hop & Soul Music, news and commentary. Our commentary this week focused on commentary about the meaning & situation behind the firing of Philadelphia radio show host Charlamange the God after his Beanie Siegel vs. Jay-Z interview segment in conjunction with how mainstream media in general does everything possible to keep folks working with them & beyond to stay ultra neutral on most everything along with some other things here and there. We had an interview this week with Bronx, NY's talented independent Hip-Hop MC D. Dave (http://www.myspace.com/ddashdave). We touched base on everything from how the music scene is in his home area of New York City, the "New" New York movement, his inspiriations, the importance of working with like minded others for success in business & other scenarios, upcoming music projects and other cool things. There is a

This is the latest episode of the syndicated FuseBox Radio Broadcast with DJ Fusion & Jon Judah for the week of October 14, 2009 with some new and classic Hip-Hop & Soul Music, news and commentary. Our commentary this week focused on what meaning, if any, does U.S. President Barack Obama's winning the Nobel Peace Prize as on the U.S. and world at large, the world of Twitter & other social networks on the Hip-Hop scene (especially with the rash of pre-taped awards shows as of late and info leaking) and some other things here and there. There are new episodes of the Direct EFX or Black Agenda Report segments this week. FuseBox Radio Playlist & Charts for Week of October 14, 2009 Top Spins (Music Still Lasting in Rotation/Music Played Live on Air Each Week/As Well As Music Requested By The Listeners) 1. Janelle Monae/Come Alive/Wondaland Arts Society (Played Live) 2. Shafiq Husayn/The U.N. Plan/Plug Research (Played Live) 3. Dukes of Daville/Light House/Trakkaddixx Records (Played Live) 4. Rob Murat/

This is the latest episode of the syndicated FuseBox Radio Broadcast with DJ Fusion & Jon Judah for the week of October 7, 2009 with some new and classic Hip-Hop & Soul Music, news and commentary. Our commentary this week focused on the passing of Black Music legend Mr. Magic (created the current format for radio now known as the "mixshow" and exposed Hip-Hop to mainstream radio) and some other things here and there. There are new episodes of the Direct EFX or Black Agenda Report segments this week. FuseBox Radio Playlist & Charts for Week of October 7, 2009 Top Spins (Music Still Lasting in Rotation/Music Played Live on Air Each Week/As Well As Music Requested By The Listeners) 1. Brother Ali/Keep On Going/Rhymesayers (Played Live) 2. Maxwell/Cold/Columbia (Played Live) 3. Shafiq Husayn/Dust & Kisses/Plug Research (Played Live) 4. Dukes of Daville/Light House/Trakkaddixx Records (Played Live) 5. Brownout!/Chancias de Ninja/Six Degrees (Played Live) 6. Consequence feat. Rick Ross/The More I Get/

This is the latest episode of the syndicated FuseBox Radio Broadcast with DJ Fusion & Jon Judah for the week of September 30, 2009 with some new and classic Hip-Hop & Soul Music, news and commentary. Our commentary this week focused on the very sad, unfortunate and maddening beating death by teenagers of Chicago Student Derrion Albert and how that reflects on what's happening all over in the U.S. to young Men of Color, some gossip about MC/Producer Kanye West acting up at a charity event and some other things here and there. There are new episodes of the Direct EFX or Black Agenda Report segments this week. FuseBox Radio Playlist & Charts for Week of September 30, 2009 Top Spins (Music Still Lasting in Rotation/Music Played Live on Air Each Week/As Well As Music Requested By The Listeners) 1. Q-Tip feat.Kenny Garrett aka Truth/Abstractisms/Battery Records (Played Live) 2. N'Dambi/The World Is A Beat/Stax Records (Played Live) 3. Milano Jazz Dance Combo feat. Colonel Red/Much More/Record Kicks (Pla

This is the latest episode of the syndicated FuseBox Radio Broadcast with DJ Fusion & Jon Judah for the week of September 23, 2009 with some new and classic Hip-Hop & Soul Music, news and commentary. Our commentary this week focused on the recent comments made by classic soul singer Gladys Knight on the effects of Hip-Hop Music & Culture on the Black Community and our agreements and disagreements with her statement. We also gave our own condolences and commentary on the passing of DJ/Producer Grand Master Roc Raida of the X-Ecutioners and the passing of Jamacian writer Trevor Rhone (best known for being the co-writer of the movie script of "The Harder They Come") along with other things here and there. There are new episodes of the Direct EFX or Black Agenda Report segments this week. FuseBox Radio Playlist & Charts for Week of September 23, 2009 Top Spins (Music Still Lasting in Rotation/Music Played Live on Air Each Week/As Well As Music Requested By The Listeners) 1. Q-Tip feat.Kenny Garrett aka

This is the latest episode of the syndicated FuseBox Radio Broadcast with DJ Fusion & Jon Judah for the week of September 16, 2009 with some new and classic Hip-Hop & Soul Music, news and commentary. Our commentary this week focused on the strange imbalance of media coverage & chastisement on 3 acts of incivility by U.S. Public Figures: Producer/Rapper Kanye West, Tennis Superstar Serena Williams & Congressman Joe Wilson. We talked about the ways both race & class played a role in this media coverage as well as giving some words on the passing of actor Patrick Swazye (R.I.P.) and some other things here and there. There was no new episodes of the Direct EFX or Black Agenda Report segments due to the length of this week's commentary. FuseBox Radio Playlist & Charts for Week of September 16, 2009 Top Spins (Music Still Lasting in Rotation/Music Played Live on Air Each Week/As Well As Music Requested By The Listeners) 1. Q-Tip feat. Gary Thomas & Kurt Rosenwinkel/Do You Dig U/Battery Records (Played Liv

This is the latest episode of the syndicated FuseBox Radio Broadcast with DJ Fusion & Jon Judah for the week of September 9, 2009 with some new and classic Hip-Hop & Soul Music, news and commentary. Our commentary this week focused on the pre-fabricated controversy about what messages U.S. President Barack Obama's speech to school children after Labor Day would be about, the open letter former BET.com executive Andreas Hale put out about the inner workings of the Black Entertainment Television channel & other mainstream media outlets, the discovery in Papua New Guinea about multiple new species on the planet (at least to us) and some other things here and there. There is a new episode of Direct EFX for this week, but we did not get a new Black Agenda Report segment before the show recording. FuseBox Radio Playlist & Charts for Week of September 9, 2009 Top Spins (Music Still Lasting in Rotation/Music Played Live on Air Each Week/As Well As Music Requested By The Listeners) 1. Ledisi/Everything Changes