Window Seat by Erykah Badu....art vs media stunt

Soul artist Erykah Badu has recently released a new video for her album New AmErykah Pt. 2. In this video, shot at the grassy knoll, she decides to use one shot of herself walking and removing her clothes to the point of complete nudity. Many people have speculated about what she was trying to say...if anything at all. Some believe she was merely trying to spark controversy to increase sales. However, this is mainly due to the fact that the video was shot in an area considered to be sacred to most Americans. (i.e. the location of JFK's assasination) Furthermore, others argue that if she was not a black woman it would not be as constroversial. Not to mention the video was inspired by Lesssons Learned by alternative group Matt & Kim. This conversation could go on and on, but what do you think? Check it out

Window Seat

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Lessons Learned

Controversy VS. Comedy

Ok, so most people have seen the highly discussed 1hr cartoon "Freaknik: The Musical". This comical cartoon features guest appearances by many celebrities including, T-Pain, DJ Drama, Snoop Dogg, Rick Ross, Charlie Murphy, and more. This story is filled with classic stereotypes of blacks in entertainment, sexuality, and spring break in Atlanta, GA. HOWEVER, the question is how far is TOO far? The depiction of Oprah Winfrey, Jessie Jackson, Al Sharpton, Russell Simmons, and Bill Cosby as an evil society of black activists has sparked great controversy within the black community. Some feel it should be boycotted and others feel that all is fair in the name of comedy. Everyone's entitled to their own opinion, so what do you think? Leave us a comment and tell us how you feel!