Our friend Steph Ldavoski just released another hit called “Killa in Da Club”. (Its not what you think) This track is definitely going to get ladies in the club jumpin’. Clap it up (but don’t spill your drink) when listening to this.
Killa In Da Club by stephldavoski
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A couple weeks ago we did a post on this artist “Versis”. Here is his music video “The Need”
Versis • “The Need” (prod. by BMB) • [Official Video]
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It took me a long time to pen this post because I really didnt know what to say about The KickDrums‘ music other than they completely wowed me at CMJ 2010. I do a lot of the video taping for Encore Status during these showcases. During one of the songs in The Kickdrums’ set, I had to hand the camera to my partner G40oz because I was completely lost in their music.
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The foundation of this group from Ohio is singer/producer Alex Fitts and producer/dj Matt Penttila. This duo produces music across several Genres – Alternative Rock, Soul Music, Hip Hop. One project that shows their versatility is their collaboration with Joell Ortiz. I really feel ashamed that I don’t about them but I look forward to following them from now on. Below is the video of their performance of “Counting on You” at CMJ and the Joell Ortiz Collaboration on the song “How To Change”.
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This guy is a really awesome street drummer in philadelphia PA. I’ve heard him play many times, but I just happened to have my d90 with me this time. -Michael Barakat aka Pradashoesman
Richard D James’s Cousin? from michael barakat on Vimeo.
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I would make a comment on this post, but aint nothing to talk about…
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We first saw him perform like two years ago at The Annex (NYC). Since that very first encounter we’ve been Final Outlaw fans. His tracks are rich with lyrics that make note of social issues, past experiences, and what he envisions of the future. Any artist can spit lines that have all of those qualities…but what separates Final Outlaw from the rest of them is that he’s passionate about relaying a message to us, his people. Rather than spitting lyrics to the audience, Final Outlaw seems to be pleading with us, teaching us, hoping we’ll wake up. Download the ‘Can You Relate‘ Mixtape below. Its a warm up to his upcoming album ‘Unstoppable Love‘. The mixtape offers a snippet the track “Machine,” be we taped him performing it in full in August for the first time. Peep it here.
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Can You Relate Mixtape Download by clicking this link
Track listing
1. Rich One Day
2. Spread Word
3. When They Grow
4. Freaky Flow
5. Once Upon A Time ft. Pegasus
6. In The Park
7. The Bad Seed ft. YC the Cynic, D Julien
8. OMG
9. Mars Walk
10. Rice & Beans REMIX ft. Niles
11. Watch what you eat
12. Family
13. Solamente Quiero Vivir ft. Nedman Guerrro, Anamcy
14. YahAlreadyKno REMIX ft. Mic Wilson, Homeboy Sandman, YC the Cynic, 8thw1
15. Roar
16. No Regrets
17. Shoot Me Down
18. DJ Hugs Freestyle
19. Phantom Freestyle
20. Profane Freestyle
21. Sore Throat Freestyle
22. Machine – Snippet
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For the Want of a Horse the Rider was Lost
You never know where you can meet DOPE artists. A couple of weeks ago, I was at the baby shower of my unborn Godson (he’ll be a rapper/emcee/b-boy/actor despite what his mother thinks). In attendance was Gloria Adams. Gloria Adams is a super talented painter who was born in Pennsylvania. Her paintings contain various animal imagery and was done with impeccable detail. Her childhood experiences had a tremendous influence on her work. Those experiences included: hunting, riffle associations, Christianity, and factory work. Now living in NYC, her experiences here also provide some urban flare as well.
According to Adams:
The animal imagery in my work is carefully arranged based on the personal and universal meaning that the animal embodies. The paintings refer to my experience of living between two cultures, to personal narratives and to global current events, such as the most recent war in Iraq and environmental crisis. I construct the paintings in oil on smoothly primed canvas, considering in detail the significance and character of every object. The finished works call to mind magic and create an emotional experience that is beyond the fundamental core of the objects depicted.
Check out her stuff. If you would like to contact her, email us through the “Contact Us” form.
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Swallow
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Versis
Encore Status witnessed many performers at Southpaw for the 2010 CMJ, but there was one performer that stood out to me. His lyrics and flow had the spirit of the 90’s West Coast era but at the same time maintained relevance to the present. This artist goes by the name of Versis. There is no doubt that lyrically, he can be compared to today’s mainstream artists- such as Nas, Snoop Dogg, Lupe Fiasco. His performance at the CMJ shows is a testament of his skill as a polished artist. The video below is his performance of “Thesis”, “iLLCANDESCENT”, and “The Journey”.
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Just in time for the election season, Brooklyn Collectiv drops a tremendous project called “The Primary.” The mixtape features emcee/producer/lyrcist/visionary Sag Black. We interviewed Sag Black earlier this year about his track “Medicine,” a track dedicated to his mom who is HIV positive. Not to steal from Obama, but this mixtape is a “change” from what you’re used to. To steal a line from the track “Living On the edge,” Sag makes ‘these other rappers [seem like] terrorists.’ This is definitely a must listen. Check it out.
Sagittarius Black – The Primary Mixtape by sagblack
Track listing:
1.Intro/ 2.Living On The Edge ft Yung Image/ 3.What You Do To Me ft Mia/ 4.Medicine ft Miss Melrose/ 5.Soldier Of Love RMX ft Yung Image /6.Who Dat Freestyle/ 7.Dead Presidents /8.Black Republicans /9.Stylin ft H Blendz /10.Rah /11.Forever RMX /12.Blow Up Medley /13.Every King RMX /14.Doin It For Hip Hop G Mix /15.Collectiv Go Hard ft Jay Z /16.You Need Me ft Blendz Yung Image /17.Give It To Me RMX ft D Wilz /18.Bringin The Heat /19.Rock Back /20.Shake To Go /21.What Ya Mama Gave Ya /22.What Ya Mama Gave Ya Fatty Girl RMX
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