by | January 29, 2012

NEWS: Actress Sanaa Lathan Apologizes For Comments About Kobe! [TekniqueTheKingpin.com]

 

Recently rumors circulated that Sanaa Lathan was involved with Kobe Bryant prior to his breakup with wife Vanessa. The rumor mill was set ablaze when the actress was seen beside the basketball superstar at the “Watch The Throne” tour. Lathan strongly denied this.  She also added that  the NBA star would never date her because she was black. In an interview with ebony magazine she apologized for her statement

“I probably shouldn’t have said that because I don’t discriminate when it comes to dating. I have dated all races and I believe you should be free to do whatever you want. But I was so annoyed because I was having such a great time at the (Jay-Z/Kanye West) concert and Kobe happen to be standing next to me, and then all of a sudden I was tied to his break-up. That’s absurd, and I tweeted that in the moment, and I regret it. But to each its own. It’s just funny that if it’s written people believe it, and even though I have said I have nothing to do with him, people are still saying when the baby is due?”

In addition to the alleged affair rumors circulated that Lathan was carrying a child for KB24. This also has proved to fiction as well. This just goes to show you that Love and basketball just don’t mix

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by | January 28, 2012

HIP HOP CLASSIC VIDEO: Eric B. & Rakim – “Microphone Fiend” (1988) [TekniqueTheKingpin.com]

 

William Michael Griffin Jr. (born January 28, 1968), known by his stage names Rakim (or simply Ra), Rakim Allah, R.A.K.I.M., and The Master, is an American rapper. He is widely regarded as one of the most influential and most skilled emcees of all time. Eric B. & Rakim’s classic album Paid in Full was named the greatest hip hop album of all time by MTV, while Rakim himself was ranked #4 on MTV’s list of the Greatest MCs of All Time. Steve Huey of Allmusic stated that “Rakim is near-universally acknowledged as one of the greatest MCs — perhaps the greatest — of all time within the hip-hop community.” The editors of About.com ranked him #1 on their list of the Top 50 MCs of Our Time (1987–2007). Rakim began his career as the emcee of the rap duo Eric B. & Rakim, who in 2011 were nominated for induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

Rakim’s music set a blueprint for future rappers and helped secure East Coast hip hop’s reputation for innovative lyrical technique. It’ would be too time consuming to list how many MC’s have been influenced by “The Master”. Happy birthday to the god Rakim Allah. Interesting when the debate of G.O.A.T comes up, Rakim is rarely mentioned…….

 

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by | January 27, 2012

NEWS: Ex-Pro Wrestler Andre Davis Convicted In HIV Case! [TekniqueTheKingpin.com]

A jury on Wednesday convicted a former professional wrestler of 14 felonious assault counts alleging he had sex with women without telling them he had tested positive for the virus that causes AIDS.

Hamilton County jurors deliberated over two days before returning the verdict against Andre Davis, of Cincinnati.

Prosecutors said the 29-year-old Davis, who wrestled using stage names including Gangsta of Love, Sweet Sexy Sensation and Andre Heart, violated state law by not telling a dozen sex partners about his HIV status or lying to them.

Davis’ attorney, Greg Cohen, told WLWT-TV he would appeal the verdict. He said the state law regarding HIV and felonious assault is poorly written because it doesn’t require proof that there has been “harm or an attempt to commit harm.”

All 12 of the women who accused Davis testified that they had unprotected sex with him and he either never told them or lied about HIV, which can be transmitted through unprotected sex. The judge, citing medical privacy laws, prohibited attorneys from bringing up whether any of the women was infected with the virus.

Prosecutor Amy Tranter told WLWT that the case involved a great deal of testimony and that jurors considered evidence “step by step.”

“It’s an important case,” she said. “It’s a serious case.”

Tranter had said in closing arguments that Davis should go to prison for a long time, saying the case was about his responsibility to tell the women his test results.

Cohen, the defense attorney, had suggested that Davis’ accusers were promiscuous by having unprotected sex and multiple partners. He also said that a company — not a doctor — told Davis that he was HIV-positive.

The Cincinnati Enquirer has reported that World Wrestling Entertainment told Davis in July 2009 that it wouldn’t hire him because he failed his physical and tested positive for HIV.

Davis’ attorney said earlier in the trial that he didn’t think prosecutors could prove that Davis has HIV.

Tranter said that state law requires those who test positive for HIV to inform their sex partners of that statuses and that she didn’t have to prove that Davis is HIV-positive.

Davis faces similar charges in Warren County, north of Cincinnati.

(Chicago Tribune)

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by | January 26, 2012

REGGAE CLASSIC VIDEO: Shabba Ranks Ft. Maxi Priest – “House Call” (1991) [TekniqueTheKingpin.com]

 

Shabba Ranks (born Rexton Rawlston Fernando Gordon; January 17, 1966, Sturgetown, St. Ann, Jamaica) is a Jamaican dancehall musician.

He was one of the most popular dancehall artists of his generation. He was also one of the first Jamaican deejays to gain worldwide acceptance, and recognition for his ‘slack’ lyrical expressions and content, when “ridin’ di riddim”. His gravel toned, rough-sounding voice made him instantly recognized worldwide.

Max Alfred “Maxi” Priest (born 10 June 1961) is a British reggae vocalist of Jamaican descent. He is best known for singing reggae music with a R&B influence, otherwise known asreggae fusion, and became one of the first international successes who regularly dabbled in the genre as well as being one of the most successful reggae fusion acts of all-time.

In 1991, Priest teamed up with Shabba Ranks to create this smooth dancehall classic “House Call”, which climbed as high as #37 on the US Billboard singles charts


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by | January 25, 2012

HIP HOP CLASSIC VIDEO: Ice Cube – “You Know How We Do It” (1993) [TekniqueTheKingpin.com]

O’Shea Jackson (born June 15, 1969), better known by his stage name “Ice Cube”, is an African American rapper and actor. He began his career as a member of the hip-hop group C.I.A.and later joined the rap group N.W.A. After leaving N.W.A in December 1989, Cube built a successful solo career in music, and also as a writer, director, actor and producer in cinema.

In 1993, Ice Cube released Lethal Injection. Although the album was not well received by critics, It spawned several successful hits, including this classic “You Know How We Do It”

Ice Cube has been voted as eighth on MTV’s list “The greatest emcees of all time”.


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by | January 24, 2012

NEWS: Ne-Yo Named Sr. VP Of A&R At Motown Records/Universal! [TekniqueTheKingpin.com]

Not only has he parted ways with his former label Def Jam, his new label has named Ne-Yo the Senior VP of A&R. “I’m honored that I’ve been given such a prestigious title and trusted with such responsibility,” Ne-Yo said of the new position. “Terrified because I know that playing this role in the fashion of one of my career role models, Mr. Smokey Robinson — these are big shoes to fill. But trust, I can handle it.” Congrats! (M.Mendez)

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by | January 24, 2012

NEWS: Drake To Perform At 2012 NHL All-Star Game! [TekniqueTheKingpin.com]

 

Canadian rap superstar Drake will perform at this weekend’s NHL All-Star game at Scotiabank Place.

Drake will perform during the second intermission of the game. The rapper recently released his second studio album, Take Care. His first album, Thank Me Later, debuted at number one on the Billboad Chart in 2010.

Some of his most popular tracks include, “Best I Ever Had,” “Over,” and “Find Your Love.” He was featured on Rihanna’s popular single, “What’s My Name.”

Drake’s performance adds some celebrity buzz to the All-Star weekend, especially for people who aren’t hockey fans. (ctv) It has also drawn a mixed reaction from some as rap music doesn’t really have a connection with the usual hockey fan. Nevertheless, hockey is Canada’s sport and drake is one of the greatest rappers to come out of canada so maybe this can bring a crossover appeal that has never been seen before between Hip Hop and Hockey

 

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by | January 23, 2012

HIP HOP CLASSIC VIDEO: Masta Ace – “The I.N.C. Ride (Phat Kat Mix)” (1995) [TekniqueTheKingpin.com]


Duval Clear (born December 4, 1966), known better by his stage name Masta Ace, is a rapper from Brownsville, Brooklyn. He appeared on the classic 1988 Juice Crew posse cut “The Symphony”. He is noted for his high level of rapping skill and for influencing other MCs.

In 1995, Ace released “Sittin’ on Chrome”. This effort was also released with the Masta Ace Incorporated crew, also known as The I.N.C. The album was Ace’s most commercially successful release, breaking into the Top 20 onBillboard’s Top R&B/Hip Hop Albums chart.

Masta Ace is considered to be a highly skilled and influential MC. Music journalist Peter Shapiro describes him as “one of the great pure New York MCs” and Allmusic describes him as “truly an underappreciated rap veteran and underground luminary”. Commenting on how Masta Ace is sometimes overlooked despite his skill, Rolling Stone says, “even the most avid fan of raw hip-hop lyricism can sometimes neglect to mention Masta Ace alongside hard-bitten champs such as Rakim, KRS-One, Big Daddy Kane, Slick Rick and Kool G. Rap”. The “INC Ride” unified American car culture as a celebration of rims and rides and rap music.

(www.MastaAse.com)

 

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by | January 23, 2012

NEWS: Swizz Beatz Still Interested In Exec. Position At MegaUpload! [TekniqueTheKingpin.com]

Although this past week MegaUpload was shutdown by the Feds, a source tells MTV News that Swizz Beatz is still interested in becoming the C.E.O.

Swizz Beatz was entering into negotiations to take on an executive position when MegaUpload prematurely decided to throw up his name on their site. Nonetheless, Swizz seems to still be interested.

When the site was shutdown on Thursday, January 19th, several employees were arrested, however Swizz was not named in any legal documents.

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by | January 23, 2012

HOUSE MUSIC CLASSIC VIDEO: Inner City – “Good Life” (1988) [TekniqueTheKingpin.com]

 

Inner City is an American house and techno group, formed in Detroit, Michigan in 1987. The group is composed of the record producer and composer Kevin Saunderson and the Chicago, Illinois native Paris Grey. Saunderson is renowned as one of the Belleville Three — along with Juan Atkins and Derrick May — high school friends who later originated the Detroit Techno sound.

Inner City topped dance charts in America and the UK eight times, hit the Top 40 in the UK Singles Chart nine times and sold around six million records. The group is best known for its early dancefloor-pop music crossover tracks Icluding this classic “Good Life”

 

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by | January 20, 2012

NEW MIXTAPE: “Glow Sticks & Powder” [TekniqueTheKingpin.com]

GlowSticksAndPowder

100% Classic and New HOUSE music!!!

TRACKLIST:
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01. Glow Sticks & Powder – TEKNIQUE THE KINGPIN
02. Believe – DEEP SOUTH
03. Burning – MK
04. Finally – CE CE PENISTON
05. Follow Me – ALY-US
06. Twilight For Some – MARK ROGERS
07. Gypsy Woman – CRYSTAL WATERS
08. Big Fun – INNER CITY
09. Right Back To You – TEN CITY
10. Love So Special – CYBIL
11. Nu Nu – LIDELL TOWNSELL
12. Get With You – LIDELL TOWNSELL
13. He Loves Me Too – CE CE PENISTON
14. Atmosphere – LIL LOUIS
15. Break For Love – RAZE
16. Music Sounds Better With You – STARDUST
17. Lady – MODJO
18. Coming Home (Dirty South RMX) – DIRTY MONEY F. SKYLAR GREY
19. Fire – SUNLOVERZ F. ROSETTE
20. Pumped Up Kicks (Gigamesh RMX) – FOSTER THE PEOPLE
21. What Goes Around (Wookie RMX) – JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE
22. You & I (Deadmau5 RMX) – MEDINA
23. Feels So Close – CALVIN HARRIS
24. Memories – DAVID GUETTA F. KID CUDI
25. Rude Boy (Chew Fu RMX) – RIHANNA
26. We Found Love – RIHANNA F. CALVIN HARRIS
27. Hello – MARTIN SOLVIEG F. DRAGONETTE
28. Take Over Control – AFROJACK F. EVA SIMONS
29. Run The World (Girls)(Jump Smokers RMX) – BEYONCE
30. I Wanna Go (Jumper Smokers RMX) – BRITNEY SPEARS
31. Save The World (Deville RMX) – DJ DEVILLE (SMH vs. CALVIN HARRIS)
32. You Make Me Feel (Disco Fries RMX) – COBRA STARSHIP F. SABI
33. Beautiful People – CHRIS BROWN
34. Take Care – DRAKE F. RIHANNA
35. Outro – TEKNIQUE THE KINGPIN

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by | January 19, 2012

NEWS: Celtics Considering Trading Big 3 For Younger Players! [TekniqueTheKingpin.com]

 

In 2008, the Celtics went 66-16. Led by Paul Pierce, Ray Allen, and Kevin Garnett, they raised a 17 th cahmpionship banner by blowing out the Lakers by 39 in game 6

The Celtics Have struggled out the gate so far this year. Vice president of basketball operations Danny Ainge was quoted saying this:

“(Red Auerbach) had a chance to trade Larry (Bird) (to Indiana) for Chuck Person and Herb Williams and (Steve) Stipanovich and he had a chance to trade Kevin (McHale) (to Dallas) for Detlef Schrempf and Sam Perkins,” Ainge said Wednesday, according to the Globe. “I was like are you kidding? I mean I feel that way now. If I were presented with those kind of deals for our aging veterans, it’s a done deal to continue the success.” (Boston Globe)

Allen is 36, Garnett is 35 and Pierce is 34, so looking ahead to the future isn’t a bad idea for the Celtics. Pierce holds the most value at this point with two years left on his contract while Allen and Garnett contracts are up at the end of the season. A lot of teams would want a player like Pierce and would give up some young players and draft picks to have him.

Ainge made the right call in publicly voicing his opinion because he’ll not only get a reaction among fans and people around the league, he should also see his players respond in some form or fashion.

Whether that’s in a positive or negative way remains to be seen. Get ready for some crazy rumors to start swirling, as the speculation on the status of Boston’s big three is about to reach new levels.

 

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by | January 18, 2012

R&B CLASSIC VIDEO: Latrelle – “House Party” (2002) [TekniqueTheKingpin.com]

 

Remember the 2002 R&B field? It consisted of Truth Hurts, Amerie, Nivea, Blu Cantrell, Sparkle, Joi…….The list goes on. Latrelle dropped this Arista jem “House Party” (2002), with the video format of a reality dating show, which served as a prelude to come for everything we see all over T.V. today. Produced by none other than “The Neptunes”, Pharell, of “The Neptunes ” fame, has been quoted as calling Latrelle as his “little sister”.  They produced 6 of the albums tracks. Her debut album, “Dirty Girl” was never released. This is her sole video. One of her writers include “J.R Swinga of “chocolate city” fame

 

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by | January 18, 2012

NEWS: Lil Wayne Identified In Miami Club Fight With NFL Cowboys Star! [TekniqueTheKingpin.com]

Grammy-winning rapper Lil Wayne has been indentified as the “famous rapper” who got into a physical altercation with NFL superstar Dez Bryant in Miami over the weekend.

Initially only identified as a famous hip-hop star, Weezy was later identified Wednesday (January 18) afternoon.

Beach police have no incident reports from the fight, but a source tells a Herald reporter that Lil’ Wayne was involved. The fight happened inside the Fontainebleau’s LIV, the station reports, but details are otherwise sketchy about the altercation. Update 2: David Smiley, the Herald’s Miami Beach reporter, Tweets that a MBPD source tells him that Lil’ Wayne and his entourage were the “famous rapper” involved in the Bryant fight. (Miami New Times)
Additional reporting claims Weezy struck first by taunting Bryant’s on-field and off-field performances.

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Dez Bryant was involved in an altercation with rapper Lil Wayne over the weekend. It’s been reported that the altercation occurred at LIV nightclub in Miami, Florida when Wayne began taunting Bryant about his unimpressive performance this season along with his financial and legal issues. A fight broke out from there. Lil Wayne, nor his camp, have provided a statement yet, but Bryant’s mentor, David Wells, stated that the Cowboys WR had not been arrested, despite earlier reports. (Complex)
The incident took place at the same location Weezy celebrated the Dallas Mavericks NBA Finals win over the Miami Heat.

Someone heckling Cowboys receiver Dez Bryant about his play on the field and his public debt issues prompted the Miami club altercation he was involved in over the weekend. David Wells, Bryant’s adviser, confirmed there was a confrontation involving Bryant at Club Liv, the same club where the Mavericks celebrated their NBA championship nearly seven months ago. “We are aware of media inquiries only and have heard of no documented reports from authorities,” said Rich Dalrymple, the club’s vice president of public relations. (Dallas News)
Wayne is a strong supporter of Bryant’s NFC nemesis team, Green Bay Packers.

“Since this is the first show, I’ll let you know from this show on, you will be able to post questions to our Facebook page or to our site or whatever,” Weezy added. “You’ll be able to post questions up. I’ll get to those questions in some kind of way — I have my teams. I’m not sure if you can tell, but I’m a Green Bay Packers fan, I’m an LA Lakers fan, I’m a Boston Red Sox fan, I’m a Washington Capitals fan.” (“Weezy’s Sports Corner”)

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by | January 17, 2012

REGGAE CLASSIC VIDEO: Born Jamericans – “Cease & Seckle” (1994) [TekniqueTheKingpin.com]

 

Born Jamericans was a reggae/hip hop duo formed in Washington, D.C., popular in the 1990s. The group comprised Norman “Notch” Howell and Edley “Shine” Payne. Notch’s voice is smooth and melodic, while Shine’s is rougher and tends more toward toasting. Their debut album, Kids from Foreign, was released in 1994 on the hip hop label Delicious Vinyl, and following its success the group toured with Buju Banton, Shabba Ranks, Zhane, and Shai, and toured Japan with Shinehead and Mad Lion. In 1996, they contributed the soundtrack to the film Kla$h. The duo’s second album, released in 1997, featured guest appearances from Mad Lion, Shinehead, and Johnny Osbourne. Both albums were chart successes in the United States.

 

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by | January 17, 2012

NEWS: Dikembe Mutombo Involved in Major Gold Scam! [TekniqueTheKingpin.com]

 

Mutombo was in New York on a more personal cause — trying to interest a Houston oil executive in a $10 million deal to buy 1,045 pounds of gold from the mines of eastern Congo, the heart of the conflict mineral trade. If Mutombo had reservations about the apparent contradiction between word and deed, he did not show it. He eagerly explained how he and his family had 4 tons of Congolese gold just waiting for a buyer. Enter Kase Lawal. As chairman of CAMAC, a Houston energy company, Lawal knew Mutombo from the latter’s final days with the Houston Rockets — and he knew how to do business in Africa. Lawal moved to Houston from Nigeria as a young man and built a company that prospered in large measure because of his operations there and in neighboring countries. Better yet, he had millions of dollars at his disposal, a corporate jet big enough to move extra cargo and an old family friend, Carlos St. Mary, with experience trading Third World minerals.

In truth, the deal was an elaborate scam that ended at an airport in Goma with the seizure of the Gulfstream V jet and the arrest of St. Mary and several CAMAC employees, all suddenly facing accusations of money laundering and attempted smuggling. More than 1,000 pounds of gold pulled from the cargo hold was taken away by Congolese officials. Two bags containing $6.6 million in cash were gone as well, into the pockets of a local general whose loyal troops oversee much of the nearby mining operations. To make matters worse, Lawal had to pay millions more to recover his plane and his people. St. Mary said Lawal later told him the entire ordeal cost him around $30 million. Not only had Mutombo initiated the deal, St. Mary said, but he and his family played a key role from the onset, one not revealed until recently with the release of a United Nations report on Congo’s militia activity that recounts the incident.

(BSO)

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by | January 16, 2012

R&B CLASSIC VIDEO: Boyz II Men – “End of the Road” (1992) [TekniqueTheKingpin.com]

 

Boyz II Men is an American R&B vocal group best known for emotional ballads and a cappella harmonies. They are the most successful R&B group of all time, having sold more than 60 million albums worldwide. In the 1990s, Boyz II Men found fame on Motown Records as a quartet, but original member Michael McCary left the group in 2003 due to health issues. Currently the group is a trio signed to Decca Records, with members Nathan Morris, Wanya Morris, and Shawn Stockman. The group won four Grammy Awards in the 1990s, and the trio was nominated for two Grammys in 2009. While touring during 1992, Boyz II Men returned briefly to the studio to record this classic “End of the Road”. The single was co-written and produced by Kenneth “Babyface” Edmonds, for the soundtrack to Eddie Murphy’s film Boomerang. It has been rumored that the song was recorded in only four hours. Now take this into consideration. “End Of The Road” topped the billboard top 100 singles charts from August 15 through November 7, 1992, setting a record for most weeks at number one with 13 weeks, beating Elvis Presley’s 11-week hold with “Hound Dog” / “Don’t Be Cruel”. Presley’s record had stood for 36 years. They dethroned the “King” with only four hours of work!

 

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by | January 15, 2012

HIP HOP CLASSIC VIDEO: Nas ft Jadakiss & Ludacris – “Made You Look Remix” (2002) [TekniqueTheKingpin.com]

 

Nasir Bin Olu Dara Jones; born September 14, 1973,  aka Nas, is an American rapper, actor, and songwriter. He is also the son of jazz musician Olu Dara.

Nas is often listed, mentioned, and ranked as one of the greatest and most influential rappers in history. MTV ranked him at #5 on their list of The Greatest MC’s of All Time. On a similar list, MTV 2′s “22 Greatest MC’s”, compiled by the results of an online poll, fans voted Nas as the 4th greatest MC of all time. Editors of About.com also ranked him #4 on their list of the Top 50 MC’s of Our Time (1987–2007), making him the highest ranking rapper of his generation (ahead of The Notorious B.I.G., Jay-Z and 2Pac).

In December 2002, Nas released the God’s Son album including its lead single, “Made You Look”. The album peaked at number 12 on the Billboard Hot 100 and number 1 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums charts despite widespread internet bootlegging. Time Magazine named his album best hip-hop album of the year. Vibe gave it four stars and The Source gave it four mics. In 2003, a live performance in New York City, featuring Ludacris, Jadakiss, and Darryl McDaniels, was released on DVD as Made You Look: God’s Son Live

 

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by | January 13, 2012

SPECIAL EVENT: “The Best Of Both Borders” feat. TEKNIQUE The Kingpin in Seattle! [TekniqueTheKingpin.com]

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by | January 13, 2012

SOCA CLASSIC VIDEO: Machel Mantano ft. Shaggy “TORO TORO” [TekniqueTheKingpin.com]

 

For all the “Socaholics” around the world and those who would bare witness. Do you remember the stampede that was created when the chorus hit on this track? It was absolute chaos. You would laugh at the one dude who couldn’t handle it, but feel concern for the lady who got crushed. Machel Montano teamed up with Shaggy (remember him?) to create this classic based on the “Toro” (Spanish fighting bull) which spawned another Trinidad carnival anthem. True to form all carnival revellers who “charged” during “TORO TORO” were fully equipped with their red rags very much like bull fighters. It is a common misconception that the color red is supposed to anger the bull, because bulls, in fact, are colourblind, but in the end, this is all about de Carnival


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