Amanda Blank: We Love You Too

I can’t think of a better way to launch the new site than to tantalize JoC fans with the latest beatiness to come out of Philly. Amanda Blank has worked with Diplo, M.I.A and Ghostface Killah over the past few years, and will be touring North America in November with Toronto’s first lady, Peaches. Collaborating [...]

“Real girls shake, fake girls hate”: Rye Rye Shakes

For those of you who still haven’t heard of Rye Rye, we’re here to tell you that this talented 18 year old from Baltimore is making rounds! This vid surfaced last year and we love it. She’s since been signed to Interscope and M.I.A.’s label N.E.E.T. Last heard the album was to be released sometime [...]

Sri Lanka: Protracted Conflict, M.I.A. & the Media

Regional Map of Sri Lanka (January 2009, bbc.co.uk)

The determination of the warring parties in Sri Lanka is unrelenting. Even as the LTTE conceded to a ceasefire on February 23rd, it was promptly rejected by the Sri Lankan military, who claimed that nothing less of total surrender would be considered. As military forces enter Puthukkudiyiruppu, [...]