Remembering DJ E-Z Rock , Rodney "Skip" Bryce

It was reported earlier this evening (Sunday April 27th) that DJ EZ Rock pictured on the left with Robe Base passed away today.
EZ Rock was born Rodney "Skip" Bryce.

EZ Rock was the DJ featured on the hit 1980's hit records It Takes Two and Joy and Pain with Rob Base.

His death has been reported by Complex Magazine, Biz Markie and Robe Base.

No word yet on the details of Bryce's passing but The Light will update you as info becomes available.

 

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An Open Letter To Glenn Doc Rivers

Recently LA Clippers owner Donald Sterling was recorded making very bigoted and negative racial remarks.

This was not Sterling's first time making very classless remarks about people based on race and color.

Sterling is who he is.

I am penning this letter to express my feelings toward Glenn Doc Rivers The Clippers coach.
Rivers represents grown and season Black men, or at least he should.

It is my position that if he takes the floor as Coach of The Clippers moving forward?

Then Rivers for me will move himself from being a man I have long been proud of to one that I will be ashamed of. Likewise, he will become the latest example that I will use of what is killing Black Men in America.

Dear Doc Rivers,

I have followed your career since Atlanta. I have always been proud of you as man. As a black man.Over the years the examples of proud, respectable, Black men to the world have been few.
Infact, in basket ball there are few names I respect off the court other than Bill Russell, Mutumbo and a few others.

I am writing because of the owner of The Clippers. As frank as I can put this.


PLEASE DO THE RIGHT THING!

PLEASE DO NOT COACH ANOTHER GAME UNTIL WE GET THIS RIGHT!

I am God awful tired of trying to explain to young people that we DO NOT have to do every damn thing for a dollar.

You and the members of the Clippers are millionaires already.

This is your CHANCE to show the world what GREAT BLACK MEN DO when confronted with hard choices.

If you guys take the court.

I cannot and will not be able to look at your team with RESPECT ANYMORE.

I will be very ashamed of you and the fact that at one time I held you in such esteem.

Is it fair that I am willing to be so hard lined and abandon the good will that I banked on your image over the years over this issue? Maybe...maybe not. However unfair, we know what kind of man Donald Sterling is. The question is what kind of men will you and the rest of The Clippers be remembered as?

Will you go down in history as a group of men that stood up, sacrificed for a better world for all of us?

I look to Glenn Doc Rivers to impress on the players he coaches the importance of this moment. I dare say some of your players may not understand, that this will be a moment in time that will cement how you are thought of one way or the other forever.

Or will you be counted as another bunch of athletes that were selfish and sacrificed your people in pursuit of ore fame, and more wealth.

Thank You.

Raymond Tyler

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Win Free Tickets To See The New Film The Legend Of Oz with Star Leonard Dozier

EXCITING OPPORTUNITY FOR PARENTS OF YOUTH OF ATLANTIC COUNTY! Submit your winning essay to join Leonard to watch the movie "Legends of Oz" on opening night May 9th. Winning essays get a ticket to see the movie along with popcorn/drink.

Two categories: 9 to 12 years old and 13 to 16 years old open to students of any Atlantic County city or town. Only accepting first 50 essays, 25 in each category (essays of students of Pleasantville, Leonard's hometown, will be accepted until the deadline regardless of whether cap has been met) Deadline is Tuesday, May 6th.

Essay should be 250 words or less. The topic is "If Oz Really Existed, What Would You Ask For and Why?" Essays should be submitted in Microsoft Word or PDF file and sent to leonard@leonarddozier.com. Essays should contain cover page with student's name, age, town of residence and parent or guardian's phone number or e-mail address. Winners will be notified via phone or e-mail address on Wednesday, May 7th. If winner does not confirm their attendance at the movie theater designated (by noon on Thursday, May 8th) or is unable to attend, the runner up winner will be notified

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REPRESENT The ILL words By Raymond Tyler

Nas and The website Mass Appeal is joining the world in celebrating The 20th Anniversary of the class hip hop lp ILLMATIC.

20 years ago the hip hop world was not only buzzing but demanded that the streets , the radio, video outlets, and clubs make way for the artist formerly known as NASTY NAS.

With joints like the classic rough and ready HALF TIME, Nas had become a legend on the mic.

With the announcement of the release of ILLMATIC , Nas came to the mic to say he was here, he was going to be heard, and he would be to hip hop what a TSUNAMI is to the forces of Nature.

20 years later both Nas and Illmatic (the complete CD) has surpassed what we thought they would be 20 years ago before they took center stage.

Now Nas and Mass Appeal want to see the hottest film makers interpret ILLMATIC.

If you are a filmaker? This could be your chance to create a true classic that we will be blogging about 20 years from now.



Here's your the link for more info

http://massappeal.com/represent-illmatic-video-contest/

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Queen Motivation.....Michelle Moseley

Michelle Moseley is still as hungry as the day we first met.
 Unlike the day I first met her, Michelle Moseley is now known at venues and arts circles all along the east coast.

After years of paying dues she still hungers. Not only to be a rock star but also a healer.

On Friday, May 25th,  Michelle Moseley is hosting a exclusive listening party for her new

The new single Queen Motivation merges Moseley's hunger for ROCK and her longing to HEAL.

Michelle Moseley is what still shines bright on the indie artist scene. Expect both the shine and the healing to increase. While she ever reach full blown rock star status...THAT'S THE PLAN. She has already reached the status of a PROPHIT...and that is DONE and SETTLED.





To Contact Michelle Moseley check her out at www.michellemoseleythepoet.com



Words By Raymond Tyler


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Monday April 21st the wait is over fellow lovers of biting , animated, sophisticated , satire , The Boondocks is back.

Season 4 premieres on Cartoon Network's Adult Swim at 10:30pm.

While Riley, Huey and Gran Dad are back, reports say that the series and comic book creator Aaron McGruder will not be back.

This makes me think, The Boondocks may be funny this year but will we be treated to the provocative stories that explored such subjects as Doctor Martin Luther King, Jr. surviving his being shot in 1968.

Whatever, The Boondocks still is or is not.

Words By Raymond Tyler

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