In this episode of Sweet Tea Ethics, Ed Garnes, Killer Mike, Dr. Cornel West, Clifton West discuss market forces, hip hop, and why you won’t hear dead prez or Phonte on the radio.

Remember when artists could really sing live. Can you recall when musicianship and integrity took precedence over the fluff and circumstance of the scene? Remember when you really had to have talent to blow up. Well, for all you music purists, play cousins J Carter and Moetown Lee hit you one mo’ gin’ with the return of the cult classic Tues Jam Session. Crooner Gary Jenkins (aka Lil G of the r&b outfit Silk) will host on February 16, 2010 with minister of sound DJ Salah Ananse.

Feb 3: Alice Lovelace, Armed with Art, and The Haitian Alliance have joined forces to organize emergency relief funds and supplies for our Haitian brothers and sisters. Please help us impact the lives of 100 Hatians at a time. All proceeds will go towards the purchase of emergency aid & shipment.

In the debut episode of Sweet Tea Ethics, Ed Garnes, Dr. Cornel West, and Clifton West challenge Obama’s presidential policies for everyday people, drop science on political pimps, and question priorities of black leaders in high places.

On Friday, January 29th 2010, Prominent Partners, LLC presents “THE ATLANA NIGHTS CASINO: VEGAS STYLE” at the prestigious One Ninety One Club. This Benefit Production will transport guests into an authentic Las Vegas Style Casino in the heart of Downtown Atlanta. Entertainment will include Casino Gaming, upscale entertainment by Jazz Ensemble PURESOUNDZ featuring special guest vocalist Kemba Cofield, Magicians, Casino Showgirls and more!!!

Peep this commercial for Sweet Tea Ethics, a down-home discussion series created by Ed Garnes Jr., founder of From Afros to Shelltoes. In this hilarious clip, Ed & Dr. West battle , like Mcs, name droppin’ powerful musical artists.