Happy Birthday to Us!

FAST in the SLOW LANE is one year old today! After a quick start, things have calmed down considerably.  Due to a few life changes that altered my writing schedule, the frequency of posts went from daily, to rarely, to none.  This is going to change! We’ve built too much momentum to let FAST in … Continue reading

New Music | J.Nolan “Made It Out Alive” | Audio

It’s not often I do this, but I’m putting my CERTIFIED stamp on this artist.  From the Tupac vocal  sample at the start of his new single, “Made It Out Alive” (produced by oriJanus), J.Nolan wants to come across as different from existing rappers out today.  I can draw some similarities between him and a … Continue reading

The Search for the Ultimate Blogger Promo

Not usually one for self-promo so I’ll make this quick.  I have entered The Search for the Ultimate Blogger, sponsored by VIBE Vixen.  Readers, I need your help to win. Whether you’re a regular or maybe someone who surfed to the page by accident, if you enjoy the music updates, new artist profiles, in-depth interviews, … Continue reading

Jakk Frost x Freeway |”Footprints”| Video

Jakk and Free put their spin on the ATCQ classic. via Nah Right

Few Blacks in Movies During 2010

Regina King saw the writing on the wall when she penned an article speaking out against the general whiteness of the 2010 Emmy honorees.  She was right on according to an article in the NY Times.  Hollywood has ignored black actors and directors, leaving the 2011 Academy Awards a colorless affair.  Please wear white. via … Continue reading

Hoopism: NBA Slam Dunk Contest Video Library

If you’re a basketball fan, you will love this.  Want to see every dunk in the history of the NBA Dunk Contest? The good people over at Hoopism put this together.  My personal favorite is this one, but you can see them all here.