Louis CK: Conan O'Brien Interview

I've been saying a variation of all of this for years now...


"now you just watch a movie take a dump and you're home."

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Leave the Money on the Night Stand Fitted

“…Im just trying to get my hands on some grants like Horace…”

As the great philosopher Puff Daddy once said, "It's all about the Benjamins...eh eh, take that.... take that". We here at Unkommon Kolor concur with his teachings. It is indeed all about the Benjamins, especially during tough economic times. So, we figured why not make our own money... sort of. The “Leave the Money on the Night Stand” fitted is painted on a Boston Red Sox New Era 59 50 by The REAL Jeremy Biggers aka The Dude with the Beard. Done on commission. We’re really excited about the relaunch of the Unkommon Kolor website. If you still haven’t seen it please please please take out time to do so. We (and by we I mostly mean Arif the Scientist) worked hard to bring you the new look. www.unkommonkolor.com






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Site RELAUNCH!!!

Unkommon Kolor has officially relaunched its site. Check it out! Tell some friends. That's www.unkommonkolor.com Two K's. No "S"s... tell a friend!


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I should tell ya mama on ya

Homeless T-Pain is KILLING it!!! This song is jammin! I searched iTunes for it... Apparently he hasn't released an album or released it as a single yet. I'll be waiting.


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Female Drivers

Its not that I think that men drive any better than women. I just think women use driving as a secondary event. Women tend to think about EVERYTHING else in the world while they are driving. Adding a cell phone to the mix means not only are they not paying attention, they are now getting emotionally charged by their conversation. Driving is what's going on in the background. This video proves my point!



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Feature Friday: The Varsity's Samy Rox

Whether it's a magazine cover or an ad within it's pages. Or a silver screen appearance or a hot new mixtape, The Varsity's Samy Rox is etching out her place in this world of entertainment. She's taken time out of her unbelievably hectic schedule to answer a few of our questions.


The REAL Jeremy Biggers: When did you realize you were destined to be a musician?

Samy Rox: Wow, I've been singing since I was about 6 years old in church. Seems like almost everyone gets started there huh? (laughs) Anyway, I realized when I probably entered my Highschool, The illustrious "Arts Magnet" that I was destined to do what i loved forever. Arts [Magnet] gave me a sense of individualism, as well as confidence in my "Art" because I was able to exercise it everyday for 4 years and grow from it.

TRJB: You've been seen in Jet and Ebony, and on the cover of Jaye as a model, you were seen in Big Momma's House 2 along side Martin Lawrence as an actress. Are you laying a foundation for a career after music?

SR: Definitely, I enjoy all aspects of the Arts, they all go hand in hand. I've been blessed with so many opportunities. I'm also the Signature Model for Luster's Hair Products. The face of their "Renutrients" line. That was incredible opportunity. I'm actually in the works of doing a Susan G. Komen for the Cure Breast Cancer ad. I honestly never stop, I'm always taking any opportunity that presents itself.

TRJB: Sounds like you're a busy woman, and that your face could pop up any where... If I'm in the grocery store and see you on a box of Cinnamon Toast Crunch though, you've gone too far!

SR: (laughs) What if I have a little sticker head or Samy action figure in the box?? Joking... I wouldn't go that far.

TRJB: You're currently working with a group called The Varsity. Since the other members weren't able to make it (do to technology limitations on my end), do you mind introducing everyone?

SR: There are four of us, myself, Samy Rox: Vocalist, Songwriter. And three guys, J. Royal: Lyricist and Writer, Clarke: Lyricist and Writer and Hogan: our Super Producer, Writer, Lyricist and sometimes he even sings with me. We have just released The Varsity Mixtape hosted by DJ Don Cannon with incredible artwork designed by the one and only Jeremy Biggers/Unkommon Kolor. You did an incredible job dude!

TRJB: Why thank you for that plug. You're the resident female artist in an otherwise male group. What is your role in The Varsity?

SR: I am indeed the "first lady" of The Varsity. I am the Vocalist, I do a little flowing here and there but I mainly stick to just enhancing our songs with beautiful melodies. I also write, and when performing of course being the only female has a big advantage there.

TRJB: How so?

SR: Not only am I eye candy for the men. But I'm surrounded by these three guys who are 6'2 and up. I'm 5'3. With heels 5'6 maybe 5'7. So the energy that these guys possess is off the meter. I have to match that energy times ten and I believe [me] I'm rather successful.

TRJB: Ok gotcha. So, The Varsity isn't your first "band member" attempt. What happened to those other groups, and why did you decide to leave? How did they prepare you for where you are now?

SR: No The Varsity isn't my first band. I was apart of a band a few years ago called WaterSeed. I left because I realized that I had to do what I felt was true to me. I enjoy Neo-Soul but it's not the only type of music I love. Being apart of that band was a great experience and it definitely made me feel even more comfortable performing on stage and entertaining, and great friendships were formed but I had move forward and I was led to The Varsity.

TRJB: You mentioned being "eye candy for the men", are there any risque photoshoots in the works, or are you just planning to leave that sex appeal on stage and out of print?

SR: I'm a big workout fanatic. So its only natural that Im going to want to show off my little abs. (laughs) But honestly not much more than that. I'll leave it on stage. Sex appeal is a state of mind, thats what Samy Rox embodies.

TRJB: So you won't be getting your Miley Cyrus on any time soon... How'd you get the name Samy Rox?

SR: (laughs) Poor Miley... Well, it originally started as a song that I was writing. My nickname has always been Sam/Samy due to my last name (Sampson) and even though [my last name] has the "p" it still symbolizes strength to me. But that's beyond the point. I was working on a song titled "Samy Rocks" and a little light bulb went off. Hmm...I like that name, I remixed it a little with Rox. It looks cool with the "X" don't you think?

TRJB: of course... it's like a treasure map... or Malcolm... or lazy people's Christmas cards.

SR: yea...exactly...

TRJB: The Varsity is an Atlanta based group with members from all over including Dallas, and New Orleans. Although all of these cities are in the South, they all have very distinct sounds. How would you describe your sound? Would you liken it to anyone else past or present? (hybrids are ok too)

SR: Well we naturally get compared to The Fugees just because of the female and guys type of group. But honestly our sound is so different. Because we are all from the same region there are some songs that definitely have that Southern flair. But its a mixture of so much. There are four of us and that means four different personalities and taste in music... and influences.

TRJB: So, that makes you Lauryn Hill... those are some pretty big shoes to fill. Can you explain your affiliation with Janelle Monae and her influence on what you all are doing right now and where you're headed?

SR: Yea, definitely some big shoes to fill...Lauryn is a legend. I love her. Janelle and the Wondaland Arts Society are just amazing individuals. Congratulations to her once again for her Grammy Nomination. Such a big accomplishment and she has not even released her full length album yet. That is definitely inspiration for us to continue to push and like her, stay true to what we love and share it with the fans. Being different isn't a bad thing, its what separates you. We, like Janelle, are different with our music.

TRJB: so what does The Varsity have in store for us in the near future? Any upcoming shows you'd like to mention?

SR: Definitely, we will be making an appearance at Dillard University's Springfest in New Orleans. We will also be performing at Sugarhill in Atlanta, GA if you are there catch the show its gonna be bananas. And a very special performance coming up in New York where we will be opening for a Major Artist. Extremely excited about that!

TRJB: No hints on who what major artist will be?

SR: (smiles) Well...he definitely has made a HUGE impact on Hip Hop, although being controversial at times, he has still maintained. That's all I can say!

TRJB: I guess we will have to live with that.

Download The Varsity's Mixtape here for free. Add them on Myspace!

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Don't mess around and get Chris Browned

I had originally planned to leave the Chris Brown/Rihanna drama to the Perez Hiltons and Meditakeouts of the world but after hearing people say some pretty reckless things about C. Breezy I wanted to chime in.

Now, if Chris really did smack RiRi up, it’s inexcusable, but it might just be understandable. No one gets physical unless they are provoked. Again, I’m not saying its ok to hit a woman, but sometimes it’s ok to punch a b!+@#. I’m kidding of course. Everyone is playing up Rihanna’s victim status but what about Chris? They say Rihanna had bites on her arm and fingers. I’ve been in a fight or two in my day (I have siblings) and the only reason a person bites someone during a fight, is because that other person is getting the better of them. And to have bites on her arms means one of two things. She was scratching his face, or had him in a headlock.

The rumors are swirling about the details of what sparked the bout, die-hard Chris Brown fans are saying Rihanna gave him herpes. The Rihanna fans are saying it has something to do with his cell phone. Personally, I couldn’t care less one way or another, but the cell phone theory sounds a lot more plausible. All I know is no matter what facts surface, and in the long shot that Chris is proven not guilty, his career is over. Any time people begin to use your name as a verb, there’s no coming back from that. It’s like when you see that line of blood come out someone’s mouth in a movie… It’s pretty much a done deal. Game over.

“Girl don’t talk to me like that before I Chris Brown you!”

He’s going to be in with the likes of his Beating Brown predecessors, James and Bobby as the punchline of jokes for years to come. I’m just trying to imagine what the conversation was like after she snatched his phone…

“YO!!! Gimme that, before I start poppin you in your eye. Stop runnin, before I take you down. I’m about to throw you from wall to wall, and strangle your black @$$, then how you gonna breathe with no air?”  Well Chris, if this is really how it went down, your reputation has been damaged and you can kiss, kiss your career goodbye.

No matter if the allegations are true or not the moral of the story is, if you go looking for trouble you’ll find it… STAY out of your significant other’s phone!!! I still think its all a clever marketing ploy for C. Breezy’s new album set for release this Spring.
( I need to start using my photoshop powers for good. teehee )

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Various: Hit 'Em High (Monstars Anthem)

Monstars Anthem(Hit' em high) Space Jam


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Happy Monday

Yo, happy Monday my loyal readers. I am swamped so I can’t really post a “real” post today but I wanted to take time out of my hectic schedule today and make you all aware that I am being featured on http://in-color.net/. Yeah if there was any doubt before, this article confirms it… I’m something like a big deal. :) I'm working on a HUGE project that will put Unkommon Kolor on a national stage... This week is MAJOR. Stay tuned!

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BEAT CLUB: We At it Again

Do you remember THIS?!?!?! I can't begin to tell you how old school Timbaland beats used to make me feel...


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Michael Phelps and the Media Double-Standard

Josh Howard. Pacman Jones. Carmelo Anthony. Ricky Williams. Michael Vick. Quincy Carter. Michael Irvin. Some have seen the incredible highs of being a professional athlete. Some have seen the ugly lows. But the one thing they all have in common is admitting to using marijuana at some point in their careers. And they were all crucified for their actions. Some more severely than others. Some lost endorsements. Some were booted out of their respective leagues. All have a dark cloud of “questionable character” floating above them in the eyes of society and many members of the media. Oh yeah and they were all black.

Michael Phelps. Has a photograph of him hitting a bong at a house party at the University of South Carolina printed in a publication in Europe over the weekend. Not only does he NOT receive the crucifixion the aforementioned athletes did, he doesn’t even remotely get a slap on the wrist. The article in USA Today was barely visible. And the entire episode is a non-issue to his sponsors. (He’s wearing an Omega watch in the photo of him sucking on the bong for goodness sake.) Michael Phelps also happens to be white.

You can fool yourself into believing this situation is NOT an issue about race if you want, but you’d be wrong. Substitute any of the athletes I mentioned before into Phelps’ situation and honestly ask yourself if they would get the same lack of media coverage. Or go a step further and substitute some more “noble negroes” since the others have previous “character issues”. Tiger Woods? LeBron James? Michael Jordan? I can’t definitively say what would happen, but I’d be willing to bet the press wouldn’t have reacted in such a nonchalant manner. The sponsors would have had a bit more to say had they chosen to stick by “their guy”.

Numerous sport shows I’ve seen in the aftermath of the photo surfacing have had callers complaining that had this been someone like Pacman Jones, things would have been handled differently by the media and the hosts of every one of those shows almost all uniformly discredit the caller’s statement because “Pacman and Michael Phelps don’t belong in the same sentence.” Let’s get one thing clear. Pacman Jones is an idiot. He does dumb things without fear of retribution or consequences of his actions. He has “priors” so to speak. But so does Phelps. In 2004 Phelps was pulled over and later sentenced for drunken driving. Even the so-called “worst villain” in all of sports (Pacman) doesn’t have a DUI. Of course it can be argued that Phelps smoking weed doesn’t have hold the same weight as Pacman shooting in a strip club, but you’re missing the point. This entire episode is clearly about the double standard placed on white versus black citizens by our media.

Its disrespectful to insinuate that there is no double standard in the media or that racism is a mythical thing of the past simply because we now have a half black President (as was stated by a number of the callers that disagreed with my stance). Just a few years back as I’m sure some of you remember during the Hurricane Katrina coverage, the media referred to the black looters as “stealing” or “looting”, while the white looters were “finding” the TVs and appliances they were packing on their backs. I implore any of you to help me understand how this isn’t an obvious point.

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Raise your kids so I don't have to

As I sit here ducked into the corner of my favorite delicatessen, with crumbs collecting near a half eaten honey roasted turkey sandwich, and an ever cooling bowl of tortilla soup, I lean against the wall, and I watch. Up. Down. Up. Down. Giggle. Giggle. Up. Down. What began as a subtle nuance had now blossomed into full out irritation. I sip my tea wondering if his mom is ever going to tell him to stop running in the isle. She doesn’t. Not directly anyway. “Jacob, do you want to be a good boy and stop running?” He runs. One customer dodges him. He runs. Another customer narrowly escapes his path. He runs. Finally, he slams into a shocked older gentleman who’s agility had years ago deteriorated. The boy bounces back to his feet and within a few seconds begins his laps again. In a searching sweep of his gaze the old man attempts to locate the owner of rambunctious boy, in hopes of an apology, but the woman never even notices what had just transpired. Flustered, the man adjusts his ruffled cardigan and leaves. It is with my next spoonful of soup that I come to a gripping realization.

White people give their kids “rights” far too early.

Until you are capable of contributing to society (ie. paying bills), you aren’t even considered human in a black household. Having rights before having your name printed on some literature containing dollar amounts in exchange for goods and services is like finding people that voted for Dubya. You know they exist, you just can’t find any. Never once in the history of niggerdom has a black parent asked their kid to do anything. “Billy do you want to sit down?” “Cindy will you please stop talking to me like that?” Asking a question implies that little Billy or Cindy has options. The words/ideas, “option”, “rights”, “privacy” and “choice”, are myths in black families. “Billy do you want to sit down?” is often replaced with “SIT YO BLACK @$$ DOWN!!” leaving little to no room for interpretation. Non-compliance to such a literal command has been known to have medieval results. Some people go their entire lives without ever being able to close a bedroom door at their parents’ house. And the select few that were able to close their doors know that a knock before entering is a courtesy, not a requirement.

Giving rights at such a young age gives the child a sense of entitlement, and once you try to put your foot down and take some of those rights away, the child feels mistreated and in some extreme cases, your “parenting methods” will get you promptly Menendezed.

By no means am I implying that black parenting methods are in any way better than their white counterparts (see: Popsicle as an icepack for concussion resulting in child death). Growing up in a household with both the aforementioned races, my WHITE mom was not scared to knock us down a few pegs. It’s a matter of not respecting those little bastards! You must ensure that they understand the hierarchy of authority early and often. Since the beginning of time, committing to having kids is a commitment to receiving free labor for at least the next 18 years of your life. It’s legal slavery. I can’t wait to have a little indentured servant of my own, but until then, white, black, or otherwise, if you don’t snatch your kids up when they are running rampant while I sit ducked into the corner of my favorite delicatessen, with crumbs collecting near my half eaten honey roasted turkey sandwich, and an ever cooling bowl of tortilla soup, as I lean against the wall, and watch, I will.

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