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Hey There Pike: High School is Over- ...
I changed around the words to hey there delilah, and recorded this song to basically give viewers a sentimental, entertaining overview of a senior's high sch...
Tags: education  music video  High School 
Views 6
by  biz08 on june 28, 2008
 
   
 
The 2T - Ride the Bus
Reduce your carbon footprint do like the Carbon Shredder's group 2T - Ride the bus
Tags: music  global warming  environment  sustainable living 
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by  asingingfool on june 16, 2008
 
   
 
Hollywood Kill "Fast Life"
New Hollywood Kill video!! "Fast Life" for more from Hollywood Kill go to: myspace.com/hollywoodkillmanorHollywood Kill
Tags: hollywood  kill  Aleternative 
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by  hollywoodkill on may 29, 2008
 
   
 
Dear Diary
"Dear Diary" by Pocahontas (Hip Hop Queen spitting authentic hip hop) available in stores now!!!!!!!
Tags: pocahontas hip hop activist God 
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by  Pocahontas7 on may 22, 2008
 
   
 
WHO STARTED IT?
This song is from my album "Dear Diary" available in stores now! It represents the spiritual battle everyone faces in this world of confusion.
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by  Pocahontas7 on may 22, 2008
 
   
 
My Song Is Bangin'
My name is Pocahontas. This song is from my newly released album "Dear Diary". Go cop that if you itchin to hear Authentic hip hop coming from a street chick...
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by  Pocahontas7 on may 22, 2008
 
   
 
Global Hip Hop Documentary Part 2 o...
This is a documentary produced by the Globalization group in Skidmore College's Hip Hop Culture Class. In this film, students from Skidmore College share their...
Tags: music  youth  cultu