012 ALBANY LOU – Underground Hip Hop

Underground Hip Hop Albany Style

“Albany” Lou Samberg, cousin to SNL’s Adam Samberg, is a hard working young Hebrew from New York State, who likes to bust out rhymes about his life and what’s important to him to the sound of hip hop beats.

JM: Who are the Jews in your family?
AL:Both Mother and Father are 100% Jewish. My Fathers last name is Samberg and my mother’s mother was Cohen. I had a crash-course Bar Mitzvah when I turned 13. I never did understand the tradition of tossing candy at the Bar Mitzvah Boy. My Father recalls me chucking it right back at people HARD…lol

JM: How do you define yourself? A rapper? A hip hop artist? Producer?
AL: A rapper, entertainer, dogman, father, businessman. I havn’t realy dabbled in production aspect of Hip Hop. I believe I could do it, but I’m more about the verbal expression.

JM: Where did your “name” come from?

AL: Growing up in Albany NY, people knew me as Lou/Louie/Casino/White Lou/Lou the Jew/Snozz/Boss. The name Albany Lou came about when I started going out of town to get money. It was then that I started advertising my game-bred pitbulls in various dog magazines under the alias “Albany Lou”. When I began taking the music seriously, it was natural for me to keep that name.

JM: Are you signed to any labels?
AL: I have not signed any papers at this point though I have had offers from some smaller labels. I’m a little uncomfortable with signing anything besides autographs. I am lucky that my cousin is an entertainment Lawyer that can help.

JM: How many CD’S/Albums have you released so far?
AL: 3 released and one on the way SOON. I have only one actual album at this point. I feel the mixtape route is a much better way to accumulate a buzz. Once I’m in the public eye a bit more then I’ll start droppin more albums.
1. DEAD GAME(the album)
2.DEAD GAME vol 2 hosted by the mix-king DJ Life
3 Back in the box
4 comin soon

JM: Who were your biggest musical influences when you started?
AL: I started listening to hip hop when the west was real popular (Snoop, Dre, Ice Cube, Cypress hill etc. Then came Wu, Biggie, Mobb Deep, Outkast, Big Pun, Twista, Jay Z, Dmx, The Lox, Eminem, etc. It would be hard to say which artist influenced me the most though.

JM: Whose music influences you today?
AL: Honestly, the people around me that I grew up with are all worthy Mc’s and they probably shape me more than anyone else. We all kind of build off each other, although at this point they dont realy persue the music the way I do. As of lately, the rappers outside my circle that I listen to are Necro and ill bill, I’m feelin that new Hellraiser and Shabazz album, but not a lot of rap I hear inspires me the way it used to.

JM: Where did you grow up, where were you raised and where is home for you?
AL: I was born in Chinatown (NYC) but my family moved to long island a couple years later. My mother and I went through some really tough times and tough years. I stayed with my grandfather for a couple of years and then moved to Albany myself. Albany is definately my home. I’ve been here since I was ten and I know everyone.

JM: Is Tupac really alive?
AL: Josh your a jerk(smile).

JM: Whose music rubs you the wrong way?
AL: I don’t really ever get rubbed the wrong way by music, even when maybe it should at times. I’m a little mad at Eminem for not putting on another talented white rapper. Em, we are out here and yes we had it hard too!

JM: How did you get to where you are now? What were the big breaks and events?
AL: Haha, I’m still lookin for that big break.

JM: Has there been anyone who has mentored or really helped you along the way?
AL: I have great support through friends and family, but my answer has to be no. I do it mostly on my own even when they say it’s not possible!

JM: When did you first start getting into the performance side of music?
AL: When I was eleven, three of my friends and I performed Bobby brown’s “Get away” in the school lip sink contest., after that it was house party. I think performing is somthing that has always been in my blood.

JM: Who do you hang out with, anyone noteworthy?
AL: My 1st Cousin Andy Samberg is real popular on SNL. I’m also close with DJ Life (Blockburners/streetsweepers/BLACKFOOT ENT. He’s like Albany’s Kayslay and his name is known heavy in NY, and in Jersey.

JM: What song has had the biggest impact on you personally?
AL: What song of mine? I would say my Dead Game song because of the creativity that went into makin it and because of the effect that it had on other people. It gave me my original fan base.

JM: What do you write about in your songs?

AL: Life in general. I’m not the type of artist that sticks to the script. No one is one-dimensional. If I feel happy then I make a happy song and if Im angry it also shows in my music.

JM: What bothers you about the music business?
AL: The same thing that bothers me about Life. Not enough loyalty, too much ego, and very little truth. Plus, its’ all about a buck. Deserving artists that make real authentic music are the ones who should be reaping the benefits.

JM: How has being a Jew or in other less popular words, has having Jewish blood in your veins made a difference in your life?
AL: It’s made all the difference in many ways and yet no difference at all in others. First of all, let me say that I did not grow up around Jews. My mother and I celebrated Hanukah every year. When I was young I used to get into fights because I was constantely ridiculed for being Jewish but I was always proud. I was never afraid to stand up for myself the same way my grandfathers did when they were alive. I also got a lot of love from certain people. My friends often said “Lou ain’t white, he’s Jewish.” When I was young that phenomenon made me feel accepted.

JM: Is being a Jew important to you? Please explain.
AL: Absolutely. Although I am not religious, being Jewish is a big part of my identity.I wouldn’t want to be anything else. A part of me feels very special to be a part of something so ancient and strong!

JM: What do you do for beats?
AL: My brother Legacy from the Dead Game video, he also produced the track, and my dawg Damian. Both childhood friends and both great producers. Other than that I jack other peoples beats for my mixtapes.

JM: Do you play any instruments?
AL: No, but I can sing.

JM: What is your favorite city?
AL: Vegas is the shit, NYC is mind blowin, Atlanta is beautiful, Beacon is quaint, but Id have to say I’m the most at home in Albany.

JM: Have you been to Israel?
AL: I had the opportunity to go when I was younger but I was so rapped up in my own chaotic life to accept the offer. Now i regret it. I do plan to go one day as I have family in Israel.

JM: Do you know what tribe you are from? Levi, Judah?
All I know is my grandmother was a Cohen.My family came from Russia, Lithuania, and poland to the united states in early 1900.

JM: Do you pay attention to what is going on with Israel?
To be truthful I hardly watch American news or Tv at all for that matter.I am behind my people 100%, though,I would really like to visit Israel and see it for myself.

JM: What’s coming up for you?
Well I sent Necro my Cd i havnt heard back fro him yet.i kinda want o do a song or two with phsycological.im supposed to be touring with Gym class heroes next summer. Right now its about sellin cds and tryin to get more shows

JM: What’s your favorite piece of musical equipment?
AL: Microphone hands down.

JM: Which one of your songs do you like the most and why?
AL: Their are so many that I love but iI would have to say Only Human, because it was from the heart. I listen to it for inspiration and it reminds me that I can do, it if he can do it. I also like Electricity, its the opposite of Only Human, but somehow has the same effect.

JM:Have you been in the media yet, and if so, how so?
AL: Well right now The PETA people are on my ass.

JM: Are you a spiritual or religious person?
AL: Definitely spiritual, not religious, for some reason I only pray when I’m High though (4:20).

JM: How and where can people listen to your music and watch your videos?
AL: http://MYSPACE.COM/ALBANYLOU

http://www.youtube.com/user/ALBANYLOU

JM: Where can people buy your music?
AL: http://MYSPACE.COM/ALBANYLOU I have a paypal. Other than that, come to Albany and I’ll sell you one personally.

JM: Who made your videos?
AL: I made every single one! I must say that for the limated resources I have they came out Damn good. All I have is a digital camera SRAIGHT RAW !

JM: Any shoutouts?
AL: First of all JEWISH MAYHEM MAGAZINE!!! Second of all my Mother (the strongest woman alive!) my Father, my Son who is my everything and my Fiancé, and of course everyone that I consider family!! .

Infinite love

Thanks,

Lou

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012 Gorgeous Israeli Women

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012 Gorgeous Israeli Women

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Israel has some of the World’s most beautiful and sexy women as you can see in Verti’s photos.

Gorgeous Israeli Women

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011 Leaked Palestinian Psychology Report Causes Political Rift!

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The Palestinian Dream

According to sources in Israel’s Judenrein (Built and assisted by Jewish money) Bir Zeit University, numerous conclusive studies that were about to be published in America’s leading journal on Psychology on the psychological effects that 9/11 has had on Hamas, PFLP, Al Aksa Martyrs and El Fatah fighters since 9/11, have been confiscated by Hamas and the Professors silenced.

However the digital age outfoxed Hamas and copies of the studies conclusions were leaked to news sources before they could be taken, quickly proliferating around the world. According JM’s Psychology expert who has read the leaked report, “Apparently, a particular psychological trauma has manifested itself commonly among all of the Palestinian militant groups since right after 9/11, it resulted from their perception of how the 9/11 hijackers aka Al Qaeda in the simplest of terms, “out-terroristed” them. In other words Palestinian terrorists are suffering from acute inferiority complex and low self esteem issues.”

The expert goes on, “The Palestinian report accurately details how many Palestinian militants are functionally ineffectual fighters and useless civilians and for all intents and purposes, with most suffering from acute sleep deprivation and incontinence. The absence of any kind of counselling infrastructure to handle the post traumatic stress that the fighters suffer coupled with the Palestinian society’s denial of P.T.S.S, aggravates the problem. “

Also according to the report, ” Hamas fighters have ceased doing joint terrorist training seminars and information sharing chat forums with Hizbolla almost completely because Hizbolla fighters routinely make references to the small sizes of Palestinians sexual organs and lower brain capacities.” However the Palestinian Psychology report’s most interesting point is found in a story which one of the interviewed terrorists tells. In it he alleges that while he was stationed in Arafat’s Muqata guarding Arafat during the 9/11 attacks, Arafat was tremendously vociferously angry at the success of the twin tower attacks, bu nott because he felt bad for America or the victims, but because he was not able to achieve such a historical feat in thirty years of diabolical schemes.”

JM’s senior sources in Israel’s Peace Now (Shalom Achshav) Organization report that, “members of Peace Now’s elite were horrified to hear about the sad psychological state of affairs of the Palestinians and many have since donated large sums of Jewish money to help rehabilitate the Palestinian fighters, with some elites calling for ceasing funding for Israeli war veterans and diverting Jewish communal funds to helping the Palestinian terrorist veterans.

011 The Women Of Israel

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If you are looking for a nice Jewish girl who is smart, assertive, sexy and also knows how to shoot and possibly many other things then look no further than our homeleand, the Land of Israel.

Photographer Verti gives us a glimpse into Israel’s captivating beauty.

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010 Jewish Paramilitary Training in New York

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Kitat Kone’enut

By Joshua Andrews
Photos Kitat Konenut

Kitat Konenut is a new, New York based, Religious-Zionist organization of committed, young Jews who are devoted to defending their Jewish communities from antisemitic and terrorist attacks. The motto of the group is “Al ta’amod al dam re’echa” – Do not stand idly by while your brother’s blood is being spilled. Kitat Konenut in Hebrew means “readiness team”. That describes the nature of the group as all members are expected to be ready to be called up in case of an emergency at all times. Many of Kitat Konenut’s members are veterans of IDF combat units.

Kitat Konenut holds training camps in the summers where they teach things like Krav maga, Kung fu, Edged weapons training, Rifle training, Pistol training, Scoped Rifle and long range shooting. They also work on Endureance marches, Overnight wilderness hikes, Masa alunkot, 10-25 Kilometers, Histaarut, prat, kita and chulia, Identification of suspicious objects and how to deal with them. Kitat Konenut has held two successful training camps so far and this summer they plan to hold their third one and largest to date, since it’s membership has increased and activities have expanded. They claim that they now have an active Kita in Los Angeles and that other cities are in the planning stages.

This year’s training camp will include several new Mefakdim (commanders) who are all veterans of IDF combat units as well as several mid-level as well as higher ranked officers to provide lessons. The training this year will include urban warfare techniques, riot control, knife fighting, pepper spray, batons and other non lethal weapons use, fighting from a vehicle, counter terror techniques, identifying and dismantling IED’s, as well as intelligence techniques.

There will be 2 Shabbatons which will include shiurim from Rav Chayim Shimon Wharman and other visiting rabbis. There will also be a lecture by an intelligence analyst working with the FBI and NSA to track and monitor Muslim terrorist groups in the United States. There will be discussions on relevant topics such as Zionism, Yishuv Eretz Yisrael, antisemitism, terrorist threats to America, assimilation, intermarriage, kiruv, the second amendment and many other topics.

Any Jew, male or female who is over 18 years old, physically fit and mentally sound, with no criminal record is elligible. Most campers will be between ages 18 and 26, but Jews of all ages are welcome to join. This will be Kitat Konenut ‘s second coed year. Sleeping quarters will be separate but all training will be coed. As the camp is religious, but Zionist in nature, campers are expected to behave in a manner of tzniut.

The cost of camp will be $400 per person. This will include all food, accommodation, gear and ammunition. To register please contact Zerach, the Mefaked Kita at zerach@kitatkonenutnewyork.org.

For more information log on to our website at www.kitatkonenutnewyork.org

*Note. Mefakdim will be periodically filming the training sessions through out camp. This is for future reference, community relations, and advertising of the activities of the Kita as well as to compare before and after shots of the training to see how campers have improved their fighting skills. If you for any reason do not want us to use your photos for our public relations please let us know and we will digitally blot out your face from all photos before uploading them on our website, publishing them in a brochure or sending them to anyone. If for any reason you categorically refuse to have your picture taken at camp despite our respecting your wish to not advertise your picture online then please do not bother coming to camp. This has caused a disturbance in the past and we do not wish to waste our time arguing with people over which pictures of the training to take or not take.

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