Wednesday, February 29, 2012
Yinka Diz - Overnight Scenario (prod. !llmind) [Official Music Video}
video at http://youtu.be/7TwFnlvbqbAdownload the New Art, New Money mixtape free at yinkadiz.com(alternate download here)Yinka on Facebook on Twitter IllMind.biz on TwitterEmcee/producer Yinka Diz presents life from a 'street cosmopolitan' state of mind on "Overnight Scenario", the last video from his 2011 mixtape New Art, New Money, featuring Glasses Malone, Marky, Nike Nando and Dae One. "Scenario" features production from Fortilive's !llmind from the 2011 project Behind the Curtain. Born in Chicago to a mother from the infamous Cabrini Green projects and a Nigerian immigrant father, Yinka was living in the Inland Empire section of Southern California by elementary, and Paris by high school. Soon after his return stateside, he organized and embarked on a 2006 West African tour, which led to his return the following year to take part in the 2007 African Music Awards Showcase. Yinka currently resides in Washington, D.C. Look out for his 2012 follow up release entitled The Radiant Child coming sooner than you think.
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PROJECTS:MURS, YUMIKO: CURSE OF THE MERCH GIRLANGELINA ROZ, THE CARNIVAL & TEARSPAVY, MIDDLE CLASS IGNORANCETHE ART OF DRUMS (G 'N R/Jane's Addiction/Def Leppard/P-Funk drummers)QUICKIE MART, SPACE MONKEY RADIO (THE DUBSTEP REMIXES)RZA, VICTORY OR DEATHCHUCK D, BY THE TIME I GOT TO ARIZONAHIEROGLYPHICS, THE VALLEY OF KINGSBOOTSY COLLINS' FUNK UNIVERSITYR&R GALLERY
Infinito 2017 - Its Not Truth (prod by Diox) [album Conquest of The More: Vol 1. Entrar en Espana]
Conquest of The More: Vol 1. Entrar en Espana finds recording artist Infinito 2017 also known as Marcellous Lovelace telling the truth in an inverted reality known the land of the clones. Free your mind from oppression and allow your soul to exist. directed by Heart from Nubiaalbum Conquest of The More: Vol 1. Entrar en Espana producer dioxsite
http://www.infinito2017.com
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[Video] Mel Wellman -- UnderRated (premiered on MostlyJunkfood.com)
Mel Wellman is an artist and producer from Philadelphia. His upcoming mixtape, Noise In The Library 2 is a follow up to his previous mixtape, Noise In The Library. Mel will be releasing material all month leading up to the release. Mel is not your stereotypical rapper; he strays from the norm keeping it classy in his bow tie and refraining from the typical boasts of drugs, money and material things. Since his video release for Jehovah's Witness, Mel has listeners buzzing with positive feedback and the want to hear more.After his self-produced song, UnderRated premiered on JENESIS Magazine a couple weeks ago, the video premiered on MostlyJunkfood.com today.
Directed by Freeway's videographer, Jimmy Giambrone, Mel keeps it classy for Philly in this one. UnderRated will appear on his upcoming mixtape, Noise In The Library 2, dropping 3/27.
Mel's Twitter: @MelWellman
Director Jimmy Giambrone's Twitter: @slimbojimboyo
Director Jimmy Giambrone's Twitter: @slimbojimboyo
UnderRated Audio: http://www.hulkshare.com/0sa77jt4wgd2
JENESIS Premiere: http://bit.ly/wtnR9J
MostlyJunkfood.com Video Premiere: http://bit.ly/xhmajy
Previous video release, Jehovah's Witness: http://bit.ly/y1PAW6
Tuesday, February 28, 2012
Chrome Pony "Illegal Smiles" (Free Album)
Lately Rock n’ Roll music has been kind of bland (in my eyes at least). You have your old favorites and you have your buzz bands, but Nashville’s Chrome Pony is a breath of fresh air in what lately has been a semi repetitive scene. I highly recommend checking these guys out live!
TourDates
March
2 : House Show : 2600 E
Dekist St. Bloomington, IN
March 3 : Foam City : 407 N 3rd St. Lafayette, IN
47901
March 4 : Medium HQ : 1256 Wright St. Indianapolis, IN
46220
March
5 : TBA : Cincinnati, OH
March 6 : Collective Warehouse : 4015 Tennessee
Ave. Chattanooga, TN 37409
March 7 : The Lone Goose : 108 Cleveland Avenue
Northwest Huntsville, 35801
March 8 : Eclipse Coffee : 1032 Main St. Montavello, AL
35115
March 9 : Channel Zilch : 119 3rd St. Clarksdale,
MS 38614
March 10 : Lamplighter : 1702 Madison Ave. Memphis, TN
38104
March 11 : Richards House : 1119 N. 2nd St. Nashville, TN 37206
Brad Real (Feat. The Holland Account)-Independent Rockstars
Brad Real drops a new song "Independent Rockstars" featuring The Holland Account. I really dig the song myself since it is a cross between rock and hip hop. You can find this song on Brad Real's up and coming album "Letters to the Editor" dropping on April 10th 2012. Also shout out to my man Dan Minnerick! We go way back to the Muncie days of old!www.BradReal.com
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BabyFace Monster - "We Made It"
On his final leak from recently released EP "Cadillac Brougham Joints", Babyface Monster reflects on where he has been in life & where he's headed now on the track "We Made It". In the following weeks there will be more videos & a tour! We just want to make sure everyone gets a chance to download the full EP "Cadillac Brougham Joints" here: http://www.mediafire.com/?ks180bzeswtwblh.Slick "Goodfellas" sampled production delivered by The War Machine. Smooth vocals from Shanee Kibibi & Sam Beckley. Art Direction provided by Xack Gibson for BagFry Productions.
SoundCloud"We Made It": http://soundcloud.com/bfmbangerz/we-made-it
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Direct EP Download: http://www.mediafire.com/?ks180bzeswtwblh
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Direct EP Download: http://www.mediafire.com/?ks180bzeswtwblh
Monday, February 27, 2012
DMA x OREO JONES - "The John Wayne"
Special shout out to @GreyGranite , @YoungCarolyn , & @ShittyRose (Lisa Berlin) for the direction!
DMA and Oreo Jones debut their new music video "The John Wayne"!:
As they prepare to saddle up and ride out to SXSW, DMA and Oreo Jones unveil the video for their collaboration "The John Wayne". "The John Wayne" is Oreo's coming of age story as told over the psychedelic, organic production from DMA. Co-directed by Lisa Berlin and Grey Granite, the visuals for "The John Wayne" are a small taste of the antics that these two musicians intend to cause on their pilgrimage to Austin, TX.
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DMA x OREO JONES THE JOHN WAYNE TOUR:
3/9 - Indianapolis, IN - The Group Home
3/10 - Louisville, KY -
Zanzabar3/11 - Nashville, TN -
Dino's3/12 - Little Rock, AR -
TBA3/15 - Houston, TX -
Belvedere3/16 - Austin, TX -
TBA3/17 - Austin, TX -
TBA3/18 - Austin, TX - TBA
DMA aka David Moose Adamson has been a fixture of the international indie music scene for much of the past decade with groups like Jookabox and Big Big Car. The past year has found the multi-talented musician changing directions towards a solo career as DMA. With releases on Asthmatic Kitty and Joyful Noise, Moose continues to be a prolific producer, often crafting some of the most original takes on hip-hop in recent memory. Watch for a full length LP from DMA sometime during the summer of 2012.
2011 was a busy year for Indianapolis emcee Oreo Jones. In the past year, OJ has orchestrated an indie rock collab EP, dropped his highly successful single and video "Cordon Bleu", collaborated with Action Jackson on their smash Black Fabio mixtape, and performed at several of the best indie shows in Nap. Spring 2012 is set to be just as busy for Oreo. Over the next few months, watch for music videos for "Black Fabio", "Reggie Miller", and more, big news regarding Let's Do Lunch, a national tour with DMA, and Oreo's long-awaited debut album.
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WATCH ON YOUTUBE: DMA x Oreo Jones - The John Wayne (Video)
PREVIOUS: Oreo Jones x DJ Wallwonder performing "I Want Sum" in Bloomington (Video)DOWNLOAD: Oreo Jones x Action Jackson - Black Fabio (Mixtape)
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Grey Granite....HEAVYGUN "Mighty Hungry" Video
Grey Granite drops a DOPE video for ya'll HeavyGunners out there. "Mighty Hungry"- featured on "Wake the Fuck Up" Mixtape
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Mister Bibal x Black Spade = Demonstration
http://soundcloud.com/misterbibal/x-black-spade-demonstration
After "Losange Jaures", Paris based music producer Mister Bibal dropped a new project with Trueflav Records - his debut album F A I L U R E featuring John Robinson, Blackspade, Wildchild, Nametag, Kris Mars, Kit Knows, Tamara Saul, ...
http://vimeo.com/37196699
http://vimeo.com/37196699
This video directed by Valentin Petit features the making of 200 handmade signed CDs. Each piece is unique, stamp-designed by French artist Ripklaw, including the CD case itself. F A I L U R E will drop on March 6 on your favorite digital platforms. You can already pre-order your copy here with worldwide free shipping for a limited time.
Friday, February 24, 2012
Thursday, February 23, 2012
LONEgevity “Reverb” Release
Here is the BDTB (bringingdowntheband.com) sponsored instrumental release by Indianapolis based producer and emcee LONEgevity. This is his 8 instrumental release, and 5th instrumental album. Check out his site at lonegevity.com.
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DOWNLOAD via Mediafire
DOWNLOAD via Bandcamp
Wednesday, February 22, 2012
Tuesday, February 21, 2012
Freddie Bunz v Figure
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soundcloud.com/figure
twitter.com/playmerecords
Buy figure's "Monsters of Drumstep" album here: http://www.beatport.com/release/monsters-of-drumstep/337978
Pep Love: "Hip-Hop, My Friend" (Video) (Prefix Premiere)
Over the years, we have heard our fair share of hip-hop tracks that have personafied the genre as a female that they used to love. Of course, the most famous of those cuts is Common's "I Used to Love H.E.R." off his classic 1994 release, Resurrection.But it's rare that we hear a track that puts hip-hop in the role of an ever-lasting inspiration or friend. Lupe Fiasco embraced that concept on The Cool highlight "Hip-Hop Saved My Life," which was actually based on the story of Houston rapper Slim Thug.
And today, we're hearing a different take on this narrative via Hieroglyphics co-founder Pep Love. The West Coast stalwart has released the visuals for his own hip-hop anthem, the fittingly titled "Hip-Hop, My Friend." The video focuses on the five pillars of the culture, which means you get to see plenty of stylish shots of breaking, DJing, graffiti writing, beatboxing, and, courtesy of Pep Love, MCing.
If you love hip-hop or you have just been wondering what Pep Love's new album, Rigmarole, is going to sound like, you're going to dig this. You can watch the video below. Rigmarole, the Hiero rapper's first solo album in 11 years, drops March 6.
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Santi White has offered up another cut from her sophomore album Master Of My Make Believe, entitled ‘Disparate Youth’. There have always been nods to 1980s post-punk in White’s music, but here the influence is explicit. Over an XTC style baseline and squalls of guitar, White wards off “stormy weather” and hunts for a “life worth fighting for”. Strident stuff.
‘Disparate Youth’ will be released as an EP on April 8, bundled with remixes from Switch, Amateur Best and The 2 Bears. The album proper will follow on April 23, and is expected to feature contributions from Dave Sitek and Switch.
Santigold - Disparate Youth by santigold
Monday, February 20, 2012
Grey Granite - "COP CAR" HeavyGun
G. Granite speaks on a real life situation involving drugs, money, a good friend, and The Cops. Mixed By DJ MetroGnomeFrom the Mixtape "Wake The Fuck Up" Coming Soon
Midwest Minute w/HeavyGun (Troy Padilla) Feb. 18th on CHI-Bangerz.com
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BRAND NEW PROGRESSIVE HOUSE TRACK FROM DJ/PRODUCER MAGNUM.
Heavy Gun is going all the way to Dublin, Ireland to bring ya'll some dope house music.
Magnum is a 26 yearold music producer and dj. He is currently signed to Studio3Rekords and also Mycore Records. He has been producing music seriously for about ten years now and has an unbelievable passion and desire for music.
"As an artist, I'm completely driven and motivated to achieve my goals and will work tirelessly to succeed at the highest level of the dance industry." -Magnum
He has released his debut e.p entitled "I Need You" last May through Bonds Records and most recently released "Live Without You" through Utmostone Records. His NEW track entitled "Power" is also gaining huge popularity with really positive feedback from soundcloud, the club circuit and the overall music community. You can check out his music at:
Soundcloud Link: http://soundcloud.com/magnum_productions/magnum-power Myspace Link: http://www.myspace.com/566490806
Facebook Link: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Magnum/194129343962405
Youtube Link:http://www.youtube.com/watchv=7UMMIbvOtWQ&context=C35f611cADOEgsToPDskL2awZtQspL5s0rfhMd-QzA
"As an artist, I'm completely driven and motivated to achieve my goals and will work tirelessly to succeed at the highest level of the dance industry." -Magnum
He has released his debut e.p entitled "I Need You" last May through Bonds Records and most recently released "Live Without You" through Utmostone Records. His NEW track entitled "Power" is also gaining huge popularity with really positive feedback from soundcloud, the club circuit and the overall music community. You can check out his music at:
Soundcloud Link: http://soundcloud.com/magnum_productions/magnum-power Myspace Link: http://www.myspace.com/566490806
Facebook Link: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Magnum/194129343962405
Youtube Link:http://www.youtube.com/watchv=7UMMIbvOtWQ&context=C35f611cADOEgsToPDskL2awZtQspL5s0rfhMd-QzA
Sunday, February 19, 2012
Thursday, February 16, 2012
Wednesday, February 15, 2012
GREY GRANITE GETS INTERVIEWED BY NUVO MAGAZINE
Grey Granite: Heavy GunIsolation is a common theme in my conversations with Indianapolis hip-hop movers and shakers. “It's almost like Indianapolis is kind of in their own world, not necessarily as concerned with everything going around it. It's a lot slower pace than what I am used to, when I have worked with people in Chicago and San Diego,” said Stuart. Coleman agreed, commenting, “It seems like people from [Indy] support people that don't live here more than the people that do.
I don't know why that is, it's weird.”Indy artist Grey Granite, who prefers to leave his given name a mystery, is the man behind Heavy Gun, a five-year-old hip-hop music, tech and culture blog. He also makes his own music, currently releasing one single per week as part of his new project, titled Wake The Fuck Up. The project capitalizes on Granite's personal brand of electronically infused hip-hop. Granite's feels some of the frustration Stuart and Coleman have expressed. “[People] here are pussies. They don't have faith in art. I'm not talking about the artists, I'm talking about the listener. They have no faith in the Indianapolis artists. It's unimaginable that I'm the hottest shit on the planet to you right now. It's like seeing a blue elephant walk into the room. John Cougar Mellencamp been gone. Michael Jackson been gone. You know, I saw Jay-Z before he got big. I saw Janelle Monae before she got big. And that could be me. That could be here,” said Granite. There exists an unavoidable bit of tension between Granite and the boys behind BDTB, as both sites, although not necessarily competitors, certainly fulfill the same function in Indy. But Granite supports Stuart, especially complimenting his music. “[I love] Lonegevity and Gritts of Hinx Jones. That Frozen Liquor record is amazing. It's like Outkast's first record. It's like Goodie Mob and the Dungeon Family. Cee Lo [Green], that could be Gritts, you know?” said Granite.
HOMETOWN HIP HOP: BOOM BAP BEATS-THE PROFORMS
NUVO supplies The Proforms interviewed by Kyle Long (Skittz, Joe Harvey, ACE ONE and DJ Spoolz)
pic by Jordan Harrison @nerdswantrobots
pic by Jordan Harrison @nerdswantrobots
Atavism, the debut LP from The Proforms, sounds like a classic even on the first spin. That's due in no small part to the group's predilection for the vintage sounds of early '90s "golden era" hip-hop. Proforms beat maker and emcee Joe Harvey grew up on the classic hip-hop sound of producers like Pete Rock and DJ Premier. But it's more than that; Atavism is a finely crafted piece of hip-hop. "I don't believe in making disposable music. We put in a lot of time, energy, and sweat into making this music," said Harvey. The Proforms are an Indianapolis hip-hop supergroup. Anyone who has paid only the slightest attention to the local music scene over the last few years probably already knows who these guys are. The individual histories of each member constitute a large chunk of Indiana hip-hop history. The group features two of Indy's most dynamic emcees, Ace One (of s.a.i.n.t. RECON, The Breakdown Kings, Justice League) and Skittz (of Mudkids, Breakdown Kings) backed by one of the city's best producers, Joe Harvey (Twilight Sentinels) with up-and-coming turntablist DJ Spoolz (Scoot Dubbs, WhoisLouis) rounding out the crew. The group was born from mutual friendships. "We would all be chilling together for hours and hours," said Ace. According to Joe Harvey, that's an important element in the group's dynamic. "There has to be camaraderie; we have to be friends. It's been the same in all my projects; we were friends first and then we decided to make music together," Harvey said, adding, "My main goal with music is to have fun. That's why I've always worked with friends. When it's not fun, I won't do it anymore." That sense of camaraderie and friendship comes through strongly on Atavism. Despite being the group's debut recording together, The Proforms sound like a seasoned veteran unit, trading rhymes and verses with ease. A mutual respect for one another as artists pulled the group together, in addition to their shared friendship. In particular, a respect for Harvey's skills as a beat maker was unanimously cited by the group's members. "I'm a true fan of Joe Harvey as a producer," Ace said. "Joe Harvey is a super producer. You know it's a Joe Harvey beat when you hear it, just like you know it's a Dr. Dre beat. The dude is bad, period," he said. "If you see the name Joe Harvey on a production, you know there is gonna be some ill drums attached," said Skittz, adding, "Musically, it's the difference between someone who gets on a computer and throws something together on Fruity Loops and somebody that really hones their craft." "His beats embody that raw, boom bap style, which is the core sound of hip-hop," says Spoolz. But the Proforms are not a one man show. Harvey points to Ace One's "aggressive energy" and Skittz's "laid-back, but stern and occasionally abstract" rhyme styles as a key component of the group's appeal. Although Harvey created the beats for all but one of the album's tracks, he insists Atavism is a group effort.
"I did all the beats, but the album was produced by The Proforms," he said, continuing, "We discussed everything together. From the order of the tracks, to the order of the rhymes on the songs." But it is Harvey's old school beats that provide the group with its defining characteristic sound. Don't call The Proforms revivalists, though. They view their preference for vintage hip-hop sounds as a genre choice, not a throwback to the '90s. "It's just a genre, it's a musical choice," said Ace. "Some people choose to do swag rap; we do boom bap hip-hop." DJ Spoolz declared that the boom bap style "should never go away," and added that he's "happy to be part of a group that keeps the sound going." To get an outside perspective on the Proforms, I contacted local hip-hop connoisseur Nick Saligoe, better known as DJ Metrognome. Saligoe is best known for his Tuesday night residency at Coaches, Indy's longest running hip-hop night. Nick's impeccable musical taste, expert mixing skills and devotion to the preservation of hip-hop have earned him a place as one of the city's foremost experts on the subject. "I really dig Atavism. I think it showcases some of the best elements that Indianapolis hip-hop has to offer." Saligoe told me. "Joe Harvey is a phenomenal producer," he continued, citing Harvey's use of hard drums and soulful, funky samples. "Any fan that grew up with hip-hop in the '90s and early 2000s should appreciate [Atavism]. I think it's a really strong record and deserves recognition as one of Indy's best releases from 2011," said Saligoe. Despite specializing in a style that is commercially out of favor, The Proforms have set big goals for themselves. "We want to expand outside Indiana, outside the Midwest and outside the country," Skittz said. Ace One admits he would like to see the band tour Europe. "I don't dream that big. But Ace helps with that. He says 'I wanna go to Europe with this project,' and that's not crazy. It's a reasonable goal," said Harvey. But, ultimately, Harvey takes a more restrained view. "I don't have delusions of grandeur. I don't think I'm gonna be a millionaire off this, or a pop star. I had that attitude when I was in my twenties. It's an art, and you have to do it for the sake of the art," said Harvey. Regardless of the album's commercial fate, the group plans to stick together and continue recording. In the words of Ace One, "The Proforms are about saving the world one dope hip-hop song at a time. It's all preservation and perpetuation. This shit won't stop."
"I did all the beats, but the album was produced by The Proforms," he said, continuing, "We discussed everything together. From the order of the tracks, to the order of the rhymes on the songs." But it is Harvey's old school beats that provide the group with its defining characteristic sound. Don't call The Proforms revivalists, though. They view their preference for vintage hip-hop sounds as a genre choice, not a throwback to the '90s. "It's just a genre, it's a musical choice," said Ace. "Some people choose to do swag rap; we do boom bap hip-hop." DJ Spoolz declared that the boom bap style "should never go away," and added that he's "happy to be part of a group that keeps the sound going." To get an outside perspective on the Proforms, I contacted local hip-hop connoisseur Nick Saligoe, better known as DJ Metrognome. Saligoe is best known for his Tuesday night residency at Coaches, Indy's longest running hip-hop night. Nick's impeccable musical taste, expert mixing skills and devotion to the preservation of hip-hop have earned him a place as one of the city's foremost experts on the subject. "I really dig Atavism. I think it showcases some of the best elements that Indianapolis hip-hop has to offer." Saligoe told me. "Joe Harvey is a phenomenal producer," he continued, citing Harvey's use of hard drums and soulful, funky samples. "Any fan that grew up with hip-hop in the '90s and early 2000s should appreciate [Atavism]. I think it's a really strong record and deserves recognition as one of Indy's best releases from 2011," said Saligoe. Despite specializing in a style that is commercially out of favor, The Proforms have set big goals for themselves. "We want to expand outside Indiana, outside the Midwest and outside the country," Skittz said. Ace One admits he would like to see the band tour Europe. "I don't dream that big. But Ace helps with that. He says 'I wanna go to Europe with this project,' and that's not crazy. It's a reasonable goal," said Harvey. But, ultimately, Harvey takes a more restrained view. "I don't have delusions of grandeur. I don't think I'm gonna be a millionaire off this, or a pop star. I had that attitude when I was in my twenties. It's an art, and you have to do it for the sake of the art," said Harvey. Regardless of the album's commercial fate, the group plans to stick together and continue recording. In the words of Ace One, "The Proforms are about saving the world one dope hip-hop song at a time. It's all preservation and perpetuation. This shit won't stop."
WILDBOY (TXTBOOK BOOTLEG)-Machine Gun Kelly Feat Waka Flocka
HEAVY GUNS DJ TXTBOOK BRINGs A BOOTLEG FROM MACHINE GUN KELLY. http://soundcloud.com/txtbook/wildboy-txtbook-bootleg
Tuesday, February 14, 2012
Night Train this Friday at the Night Porter!
PBR & Rad Summer Present a Brand New Party Every Friday Night...
NIGHT TRAIN
with
➜ACTION JACKSON
and this week's special guest
➜B QWYATT
at
THE NIGHT PORTER in Broad Ripple
A brand new bar in the completely remodeled La Jolla building!
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Never a cover / 21+
$5.25 PBR and a SHOT!
$8.25 PBR a SHOT and a GRILLED CHEESE!
The Night Porter is non-smoking with a fireplace and heat lamp outside for smokers!
Expect lots of indie rock, dance music, 80s, and a bit of everything else thrown in for good measure!
Monday, February 13, 2012
Dont Try To Out Do Me - Grey Granite x Chuck Inglish
A MidWest Connection: Grey Granite swags a story about a groupie trying too hard to gain attention over a dark low end hood track produced by Chuck English (one half of the Cool Kids).twitter.com/Chuckisdope
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Friday, February 10, 2012
Interview with s.a.i.n.t. RECON'S Jesse Reddington
s.a.i.n.t. RECON's Jesse Reddington
s.a.i.n.t. RECON creates its "prog-hip-hop" sound by carving a snarling threshold for holding the interest of both music-minded rockers and hiphop junkies. The group packs its repertoire with danceable, raw-boned jams that regularly win the crowd's favor. s.a.i.n.t. RECON is something truly unique. s.a.i.n.t. RECON pours every ounce of energy they can muster into everything they do, especially live performances. They step on stage with one objective: putting on a high-energy performance that stretches beyond a traditional hip-hop set. Look out for s.a.i.n.t. RECON as they're sure to tackle the next feat momentarily...Interview 02/09/12 by Troy Padilla
1) HG: So how did you come up with the name s.a.i.n.t. RECON?
Jesse: “s.a.i.n.t.” is an acronym for “speaking as I’ve never told.” AceOne, Mr. Kinetik and myself (I have no fancy name) highly value the importance of evolving as artists. We challenge each other to try new things most other emcees, bass players, or producers wouldn’t try. From how the songs are written and performed to playing the instruments on the recordings, s.a.i.n.t. RECON requires purpose and technique. The end result is ultimately us ‘doing things as we’ve never done them before.’
The word “recon” relates to capturing or reclaiming what was once yours. In this case, I wanted to regain my spirit for writing songs. I’ve played in bands since I was 15. Looking back, I think of all the songs I wrote that never made it to tape. (Not everybody had their own “studio” back then—not that the songs I wrote at 15 were worth a shit, because they weren’t.) It’s kind of depressing though, and definitely drained my will to write over the years. I put RECON together to reclaim that will by producing hip-hop beats featuring the bass guitar, and by finally using my own guidelines for composition, both of which I’ve never done before. There’s a theme in there somewhere.
2) HG: What are you are doing different with hip-hop today in comparison to other hip-hop styles or groups?
Jesse: Traditional hip-hop production relies on the same loop repeating over and over. Every time RECON emcees step to the mic, they’re dealing with a composition containing several different grooves within the same song. You’ll hear bridges, interludes, solos, and whatever else the song demands. Also, hip-hop is heavily based upon samples. We use samples at times, but most of our recordings contain real instruments, especially as time goes on.
3) HG: What other music do you listen to besides hip-hop?
Jesse: If it’s good, I’ll listen to it. As an artist, I think it’s vital to listen to as many different genres as possible. Naturally, I’m drawn to bass greats like Stanley Clarke and Jaco Pastorius. From a songwriter’s perspective, I’ve been greatly inspired by Josh Homme, who’s played in Them Crooked Vultures, Queens of the Stoneage, The Desert Sessions, and Kyuss. I also admire the 500 different groups Mike Patton formed.
4) HG: If you were forced to stop playing bass, what other instrument would you play and why?
Jesse: I think I’d get behind the drum kit. My brother has played since he was about 4, so I’d have a good teacher. Drums are like the engine of music in general. That’s where a lot of the “feel” comes from.
5) HG: Can you provide some details on the Emcees in your group? Their names, past, or maybe some background on how you hooked up.
Jesse: Mr. Kinetik does a lot of solo work, but also recently released separate EPs with Eratic and Rusty Redenbacher. AceOne has his slick mitts in about 30 different Indianapolis projects. I met both guys through Rusty. Ace recorded some vocals on Russ’ Lazarus project while I played bass in the live band. Russ introduced me to Kinetik when Obama came to Indianapolis during the ’08 primaries. We shot the video for “Get Down and Dig It” earlier that day.
6) HG: What is in store for s.a.i.n.t. RECON in 2012?
Jesse: Item 1 on the list: Releasing our debut full-length album titled, “Séance Grenade.” I’d also like to see us play more festivals, shoot a couple videos, continue writing new material, strategize, hustle, etc.
7) HG: Who is your favorite Indianapolis artist or group?
Jesse: The Tornado Alley
8) HG: How do you prepare for your next song or beat?
Jesse: It’s really nothing significant. I develop something on the bass and then bring in a metronome. I start hearing where everything else will fall into place in regard to dynamic and phrasing. Once I come up with the main idea, I just let the song take over and write itself.
9) HG: If you were going to get arrested for anything, what would it be?
Jesse: Playing an Eastern snakecharmer flute in a hip-hop track called “How the Champagne Girl Got Boosted.”
10) HG: Name 3 albums you are listening to in your car right now.
Jesse: I’ve had Mr. Bungle’s “California” cd playing for a week or so. Before that, it was Mudvayne. Before that, WuTang.
Check out s.a.i.n.t. RECON here:
Thursday, February 9, 2012
Wednesday, February 8, 2012
[Exclusive Premiere] Mel Wellman – UnderRated
Sup Heavy Gunners!! We are stepping over to Philly to bring some (DOPE) music for ya from our friends Kaitlin Balmert from BreatheEasyLiveFree.com and JENESIS Magazine. Philadelphia's Mel Wellman gave JENESIS Magazine an exclusive premier the first official song from his upcoming project, Noise In The Library 2, a follow up to Noise In The Library. This self-produced track is excellent, Mel’s delivery and flow are so on-point.The song title says it all, Mel has talent for days & an authentic hip hop sound; an UnderRated phenom that everyone needs to catch on to. Do yourself a favor and get this song into your music library. Noise In The Library 2 is set to release March, 27th.
http://www.hulkshare.com/0sa77jt4wgd2
JENESIS Magazine Link:
http://www.jenesismagazine.com/exclusive-premiere-mel-wellman-underrated.html
Mel's Twitter:
https://twitter.com/MelWellman
Fan Page:
http://www.facebook.com/wellmanuniversity
JENESIS Magazine Twitter:
@JENESIS_Mag
http://www.hulkshare.com/0sa77jt4wgd2
JENESIS Magazine Link:
http://www.jenesismagazine.com/exclusive-premiere-mel-wellman-underrated.html
Mel's Twitter:
https://twitter.com/MelWellman
Fan Page:
http://www.facebook.com/wellmanuniversity
JENESIS Magazine Twitter:
@JENESIS_Mag
Cut Camp - Sampler (2012)
The New Cut Camp drops the first Cut Camp sampler - http://www.cutcamp.com - Mixed by DJ Spoolz & DJ Jay DiffGet. All I got to say is with my man DJ Spoolz behind the controls...... anything is possible. Great works guys!! Can't wait to hear more.
Tuesday, February 7, 2012
LONEgevity "DILLA!"
Here is the third single off of my upcoming instrumental album entitled"Reverb". This song was made in J Dilla's tribute a little less than ayear ago. The beat is sampled from 12 different J Dilla tracks/beats...from the kick to the ambiance (ie- every sound you hear). The project isdropping 2/21/12, and is sponsored by BDTB (bringingdowntheband.com /@bdtb). It's my 5th themed instrumental project; this time it'smood-heavy, mixed with layered samples and flipped and mixed with somelive instrumentation.Song Link:"DILLA!" --> http://soundcloud.com/scstuart/lonegevity-reverb-07-dillaFirst 2 Singles off of "Reverb":"M" --> http://soundcloud.com/scstuart/lonegevity-m"Magic" --> http://soundcloud.com/scstuart/magicI'm also half of hip-hop duo Hinx Jones based out of Indianapolis. I'veproduced for Hinx Jones, Mike Schpitz, Sulaiman, Pete Sayke, Grumpy OldMen, Jimmy Powers, alpha.live, Papi Jamon, Grey Granite, Tony Styxx,Skittz, Scoot Dubbs, Blake Allee, and Mr. Kinetik amongst others.Thanks again for your time and support - artwork is attached,Sean / Lonegevity@lonegevitylonegevity.comhinxjones.com
Sunday, February 5, 2012
Friday, February 3, 2012
Thursday, February 2, 2012
Interview with Defame from #Naptown Hip Hop
Heavy Gun Interview with Defame from #Naptown Hip Hop featuring new song Sumerian Nights.
http://soundcloud.com/defame/sumerian-nights
1) HG: How did you get the name Defame?
Defame: The name "defame" kinda came out of nowhere. I probably liked it because it contained 'def' and was similar to 'deftones'. I probably just should have went with 'GORILLAPHANT', though.
2) HG: Name three things you would change about hip hop right now?
Defame: Hmmmmm. I don't know If I'd change anything in particular. I guess I would just like to see people's perception as a whole of what 'hip-hop' is evolve.
3) HG: If you stopped listening to hiphop today what would you be playing in the car?
Defame: Thats hard to imagine. Probably stuff that's loud and noisy and weird.
4) HG: What mainstream hiphop artist do you like the most?
Defame: Is Ghostface mainstream? I'm gonna say Ghost. P. Tone.
5) HG: Who is your favorite hip hop artist you've worked with? And why?
Defame: I'm gonna have to say my friend Lorax. He's unreal with the flow and isn't scared of any beat I throw his way!
6) HG: How do you prepare for your next song/beat?
Defame: Nirvana - Nevermind
7) HG: How do you prepare for your next song/beat?
Defame: Lately it's been lip syncing the Yamasuki singers and watching Ancient Aliens.
8) HG: What are you looking forward to in 2012?
Defame: In 2012 I am looking forward to releasing a few projects. 'Circuit Bent Beats' which is a collaborative EP with Nathan Monk. All of the beats are based around loops and sounds I made from an original set of sounds recorded by Nate. Circuit bent kids toys, turntables, etc. it's a fun listen. Also, I will be releasing an instrumental album called 'Astroglyphics'. It's about space, time, human origins, celestial ancestors etc. Plus more with Lorax for Cicada Shells as well as forming a band thats been talked about between my friends and I.
9). HG: Quick, name 3 songs that you have on repeat right now!!
Defame: Are You...Can You...Were You? (Felt) by Shabazz Palaces, Horizons by Puscifer and Ghost Life by Echomaker.
Wednesday, February 1, 2012
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