Friday, February 26, 2010
Po Politickin: Ep 68: Roy Hamilton III
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Welcome to another edition of Po Politickin. On today's show, we politick with Roy Hamilton III. Roy Hamilton III is a songwriter, record producer, and musician who has assisted in the selling of over 70 million albums worldwide. RH3 discusses the importance of bringing life and inspiration back into music, his collaboration with the late great Michael Jackson, and the lessons learned from his mentor R. Kelly. Author Nasir Abdul Aleem also joins us to discuss his upcoming release The Gift: The Rise, The Fall, and Rebirth of Legend.Backup Link
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Thursday, February 25, 2010
Dave Hollister (Pyramidwest Interview)
Pyramidwest catches up with the soulful Dave Hollister after a performance in Kansas City. Dave Hollister reveals 2 relatives who are also artists within the music industry, how he met 2Pac and they created "Brenda's Got A Baby" and "Keep Ya Head Up". Dave also recounts his experience when he momentarily left the R&B industry and transitioned back to his Gospel roots, as well as his upcoming projects. We also have Dave performing his hits, "Baby Mama Drama" and "My Favorite Girl".
Po Politickin Side Note:
"One Woman Man" was my bizz.. I really felt that record.. Dave Hollister is the man...
Po Politickin Side Note:
"One Woman Man" was my bizz.. I really felt that record.. Dave Hollister is the man...
EPISODE #15 eternia & MoSS “AT LAST” – Road to Release Day (VIDEO)
In Episode #15, Eternia does the radio show rounds and announces on air to the world, "We Got a Record Deal!!" The Record Label remains a secret, however, as Eternia promotes the "AT LAST (We Got a Record Deal) JAM!" on Fri. Feb 26th @ Sputnik in BK!. A.G. (D.I.T.C.) & El Da Sensei (Artifacts) extend their congrats, and E gets open on the 'Exhibit C' track @ Beatminerz Radio w/ Crazy DJ Bazarro.
In the upcoming months, eternia will release steady video & audio leaks leading up to the highly anticipated release of eternia & MoSS's debut album, "AT LAST". Follow them as they announce their record deal, promote the album, and countdown to the release date. And you just never know what special guests may pop up... stay tuned!
In the upcoming months, eternia will release steady video & audio leaks leading up to the highly anticipated release of eternia & MoSS's debut album, "AT LAST". Follow them as they announce their record deal, promote the album, and countdown to the release date. And you just never know what special guests may pop up... stay tuned!
Wordsmith Presents "The Vintage Vault" (Mixtape)
Wordsmith is ready to unlock his vault of vintage music for the world to hear. Consisting of tracks that has been locked up since 2003, Word is giving away the last of his old material in the '00. With sponsorship from Coast 2 Coast Mixtapes, Refined Hype, DJ Booth and Frostwire, the music will be reaching audiences in the US and abroad equally.Mixed/blended by Nu Revolution DJ's DJ Ykcor & DJ Nominal, UK mixtape master DJ Ames lends some overseas flavor by hosting, with production from Strada, Professa, Capish, Street Level and UK producer Stealf. The mixtape features include Kontact & Black Knight, Soulstice, Junclassic, Cyrano, Whitefolkz, RAtheMC, Braille, Sir Aah, Laelo Hood and more, plus UK MC's Manny Mascow and Genesis Elijah. While the tape is downloading, make sure you check out the re-launch of Revolt Radio by clicking here.
01.) Wordsmith x DJ Ykcor x DJ Ames Intro
02.) Coming Of Age (Produced By Professa)
03.) Leap Of Faith (Produced By J. Stillton)
04.) Great Escape (feat. Black Knight & Kontact) (Produced By Capish)
05.) Ladder Of Success (Remix) (feat. Kontact & Black Knight, Junclassic, RatheMC & Soulstice) (Produced By Street Level)
06.) The Making Of Senor Wordsmith (Produced By Strada)
07.) An Indecent Time (feat. Siyam & Augustus the Mac) (Produced By Siyam)
08.) Slanguistics (Produced By Strada)
09.) Coming For The Top Spot (feat. Kontact & Black Knight, Cyrano, Braille, Gripz, Laelo Hood, Lef, Steadfast, E-Major, Sir Aah, Genesis Elijah, Manny Moscow & Junclassic) (Produced By Stealf)
10.) The Daily Word 2006-2009 Edition (Produced By Capish & WDZ)
11.) March Madness (Produced By Strada)
12.) Space Age Rock (Produced By Strada)
13.) Special Request (feat. Kimia Collins) (Produced By Rednaz Beats)
14.) International Incense (feat. Kontact & Black Knight, Whitefolkz & Manny Moscow) (Produced By Cash Flow)
15.) Dreamchild (Produced By Professa)
Thursday, February 18, 2010
State Pen: Mehka
When you think about Charlotte N.C. the last thing that comes to mind is hip-hop. And though there have been several artists to come out the city to make a national impact, the industry overall has turned a blind eye to the talent in the Queen City.That's where Mehka and Invisible Man Media come in. Late 2009, Mehka produced and directed a documentary covering the Charlotte hip-hop scene. "Crown Royalty: The History of Charlotte Hip-Hop" will debut Feburary 26th in Charlotte.
Po Politickin spoke with Mekha himself about why he decided to shoot this documentary and why it's needed in the first place.
Can you tell me why you decided to film a documentary about Charlotte's hip-hop scene?
I decided to do a film on the Charlotte hip-hop scene because I feel like its ignored for the most part through out the music industry. There are a lot of talented artists in the city and I feel like they need to be exposed on a bigger level than they have before.
Are you or have you ever been a hip-hop artist or in pursuit or have you always been a writer behind the scenes?
Never! I've always been a writer. In 2003 I started an online hip-hop magazine called lastwordonline.com Currently I'm the music editor for wordonthestreetsmag.com and reviews editor for yoraps.com I've also contributed work to XXL, Slam magazine, Rolling Out and The Connex List
Did you learn anything about the Charlotte Hip-Hop scene that you didn't already know while working on this documentary?
I learned that the artists aren't the problem in Charlotte. I feel like they're a lot of people who have the "Diddy" syndrome A lot of people call themselves managers, CEO's, etc but they have more of a need to be in front of the camera or on stage than the artists that they supposedly work for. The artists in the city have a genuine love of hip-hop and really see this being their career, but there are too many people living off these people.
Are there artist or specific time frames that you missed or didn't get a chance to include and why?
I feel like there were a few, but that's really how the game goes. I've written stories for magazines where I couldn't interview a certain subject but that doesn't stop the story for being completed. I'm thankful for the many artists who did sit down and speak candidly about the city and its hip-hop culture.
Who do you think will benefit the most from this documentary, the artist or the general public or the city of Charlotte? All or one in particular?
I would say the artists. They're aren't a lot of outlets in the city where artists can see themselves in print or on screen so this could be a great look for the artists who participated.
What was the most challenging aspect of taking on this project?
Time. I also work for several other publications so juggling my schedule for wordonthestreets and Slam as well as keeping pace with the filming for the documentary was the most challenging.
As a result, of completing this documentary, do you see yourself doing more films in this area or do you plan to branch out and do more things in a variety of fields or will you stick to the hip-hop scene?
Yes! We're in the process of working on the next project right now and I've been asked to help work on a documentary that might be viewed on cable later this year. I
If you had to do it all over again, what would you change or do different if anything?
Nothing! Everything went the way it was supposed to. I'm glad that the Actors Theater allowed us to show the film during the CIAA weekend and I'm glad for the support that has been shown.
For more information on Crown Royalty: The History of Charlotte Hip-Hop or Invisible Man Media, contact Mehka direct at invisiblemanmgmt@gmail.com and check out invisiblemanmedia.com
Monday, February 15, 2010
Po Politickin: Ep 67: Michael Colyar
Welcome to another edition of Po Politickin. On today's episode, we politick with legendary funny man Michael Colyar. Michael Colyar discusses his experiences as crack addict as well as his roles in the Disney movie "The Princess and The Frog" and Snoop Dog's "Malice n Wonderland". Michael also talks about his new career path as a motivational speaker. Fingaz from Los Angeles' premier Afro Beat Ensemble, Afro Beat Down, join us as well.
Saturday, February 13, 2010
Bobby Creekwater "Dear Ghetto" (Video)
Real rap, real rap.. "Dear Ghetto" from Bobby Creekwater's "Back to Briefcase 2 - The B Side" that drops on March 4, 2010.
Here is what Fray Wall, the director of Dear Ghetto, had to say about the video…
“As soon as I heard this track Dear Ghetto, I instantly knew the visuals I wanted to use that would complement the soulful, laid back feel that comes across from the sample to Creek’s smooth and seamless delivery.
I love shooting areas in Atlanta that doesn't fit the "Typical ATL Video Location." Even if you've never been to Atlanta, all you need to do is watch a few urban music videos based in "DA A" and you'll be exposed to an array of clubs, strip clubs, da trap house, Old National Blvd, Peachtree Street, etc. And I do love all that shit, but I think it’s important to showcase landmarks of Atlanta that are under exposed.
We shot the entire video off Luckie Street at around 2 AM. Growing up in NYC, rarely do you see the street completely empty, as a matter of fact you NEVER see the streets empty in New York (unless Tom Cruise or Will Smith is on set), so I had to take advantage. I wanted to portray a big city feel but still concentrate on keeping all the attention on Bobby Creekwater as he reintroduces himself visually to his fans; it is definitely a different feel.
Bobby Creekwater wasn't quite sure what I had in mind for this video, but when he showed up to my warehouse the night of the shoot with a face full of hair giving him a more rugged contemporary look, I knew we had inadvertently been thrown on the same page.
We shot on the Canon 5d Mark II which made the shoot easy and more play than work for me. I've shot with the Mark II a few times before but never at night. I enjoyed it just as much if not more than during the day. It works GREAT in natural settings, and easily gave me the cinematic look I was going for.
Our total shoot time may have been 2-3 hours, and we shot in a 5-7 block radius of downtown Atlanta, but it was all that we needed. With everything I do, I try and take a minimalist approach and make the most of a small setting.
By the way, the good folks at Landmark Diner were cool enough to let us shoot in their location even without any pre-warning or scheduling.”
Soul Mafia "I Can't Get Enough" (Video)
Soul Mafia is a New York-based indie band (and some Midwest roots) with Hip Hop, soul, rock and classical influences. This is their video for "I Can't Get Enough." Directed by: Rob Gilbert for Jungle Tactics Films. Their bio and more info is at SoulMafia.net for your reading pleasure!
Still Dreamin 6 hosted by Mystic (Mixtape)
The latest in the series, hosted by the incomparable Mystic. Laid back and soulful as always, perfect for an afternoon drive with a lady ©Ladies Man. Features heat old and new from Black Spade, Erykah Badu, Phonte, Outasight, Nneka, Muhsinah, Coultrain, Mayer Hawthorne, Drake and much more...Trackstar the DJ Presents Still Dreamin 6 hosted by Mystic
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1. Teddy Pendergrass-Can't We Try
2. Lupe Fiasco-Hurt Me Soul
3. I, Ced/Coultrain-Love...Meaning
4. Black Eyed Peas-The Way You Make me Feel
5. Khwezi/Zuziwe/Kbuileng?-Do It
6. Drake/Phonte/Elzhi-Think Good Thoughts
7. Outasight-Downtown In My Mind
8. Sade-Soldier of Love
9. Reggie B/Miles Bonny-My Sunshine
10. Dave Ghetto/Phonte/Mystic-Hey Young World pt 2
11. Black Spade/Hi-Fidel-Ecstasy
12. Mystic-OK...Alright (Headset Remix)
13. Nneka/M-1/General Steele-Changes (J. Period Remix)
14. Apathy/Phonte-True Love
15. Pharoahe Monch/Common/Talib Kweli-The Truth
16. The Moments-Love on a Two Way Street
17. Hamilton, Joe Frank and Reynolds-Fallin in Love
18. The Moments/The Whatnauts-Girls
19. AB/14KT-Less Than Enough
20. Sa-Ra/Erykah Badu-Dirty Beauty
21. Outkast/Erykah Badu/Cee-Lo-Liberation
22. Black Spade/Coultrain-Untitled (Emo Rap)
23. Muhsinah-That Day
24. Mayer Hawthorne-A Strange Arrangement
25. The Stylistics-It's Too Late
Roy Hamilton III "Have Sum Fun" (Music Video)
Here is the new video "Have Sum Fun" from multi-platinum producer Roy Hamilton III's micro-mixtape The International, hosted by DJ Whoo Kid and DJ Do-It-All!
This is part 2 of 4 in The International micro-movie, where Russian spies are fighting over the micro-mixtape technology. It's quite an adventure as The InviZible Man (Roy Hamilton III's alter ego) and Selina Carrera jump in on the vocals!
Roy Hamilton III ft. Selina Carrera "Have Sum Fun" (The International Pt. 2)
and here's Part 1 "Sexy Chick"
This is part 2 of 4 in The International micro-movie, where Russian spies are fighting over the micro-mixtape technology. It's quite an adventure as The InviZible Man (Roy Hamilton III's alter ego) and Selina Carrera jump in on the vocals!
Roy Hamilton III ft. Selina Carrera "Have Sum Fun" (The International Pt. 2)
and here's Part 1 "Sexy Chick"
Bobby Creekwater: Back 2 Briefcase 2 Promo (Mixtape)
Welcome ladies & gentleman to another B.C. experience. Back to Briefcase 2 is the first installment of 8 mixtapes that will be released between now and October. This particular project is me reconnecting with not only the streets, but the fans that have supported my music unconditionally. This project is meant to further showcase my abilities and also serve as a launching pad for things to come. We at BGOV pride ourselves in making quality music...timeless music to be exact. Anything less is the competition! I would like to thank DJ A-Plus and DJBooth.net for their unwavering support in this project. We at BGOV hope you enjoy...Partake!Sincerely,
Bobby Creekwater
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Thursday, February 4, 2010
EPISODE #14 eternia & MoSS “AT LAST” – Road to Release Day (VIDEO)
In Episode #14, Eternia opens for KRS-One w/ her band @ Southpaw in Brooklyn. E debuts a new song off Eternia & MoSS's "AT LAST" album, & beatboxer Chesney Snow is called out to perform on stage with The Blastmaster KRS-One himself. Also features still's from photographer Kenny Rodriguez's coverage of the night (www.doobevision.com). E's "AT LAST (We Got a Record Deal) JAM!" on Fri. Feb 26th @ Sputnik in BK!
Wednesday, February 3, 2010
B.o.B & DJ Drama "May 25th the Mixtape"
Check out the new mixtape "May 25th" by B.o.B aka Bobby Ray. It features production from Kanye West, B.o.B, Kutta, Alchemist, Infinity + features from J. Cole, Asher Roth & Playboy Tre!
Tuesday, February 2, 2010
Bobby Creekwater's Back 2 Briefcase 2 Promo Video
Promo video for Bobby Creekwater's new mixtape "Back to Briefcase 2" that drops on February 8th. Behind the scenes footage from shows, road trips, video/photo shoots, studio, etc.
[C.T.I.] Radio Mixtape Vol. 4 hosted by Nu Jerzey Devil
Arizona's Mixtape King 'Mo Money' Presents Corporate Tapes Inc. [C.T.I.] Radio Mixtape Vol. 4 hosted by Nu Jerzey Devil. Check out MoMoneyMixtapes.com for more!
Monday, February 1, 2010
Gallic Wars Presents Feed The Wolves Hosted by Mysonne, Kelly Divine & Stones (Mixtape)
Tracklisting1. Intro – Mysonne
2. Mysonne Lefty – Mysonne
3. Cassidy & Ransom – What They Yellin Out
4. I Am Legend – Mysonne
5. Run Wit It Remix – Five ft Mysonne & Stones (Introduced by Sheek Louch)
6. I’m ILL – Red Cafe ft Fabolous
7. Aura – Mysonne
8. Respect My Conglomerate – Stones
9. Reminder – Mysonne
10. Line Em Up’ – Joell Ortiz & Cory Gunz
11. NY Minute Remix – Mysonne
12. Adult Porn Star Kelly Divine & Stones Live On Gallic Wars Radio
13. I’m ILL Part 2 – Cassidy & Jag
14. Hmmmm Remix – Mysonne ft Jim Jones & N.O.R.E
15. Go Harder – Royce da 5′9
16. Bang Bang – Five ft Mysonne
17. Whateva Man – French Montana
18. Interlude – Adult Porn Star Kelly Divine
19. Had To Get It – Mysonne
20. Like That – Small World
21. Right Round Remix – Stones
22. Promise – Dylan Dilinjah
23. Alone – Dame Grease
24. I Go Off – Beanie Sigel ft 50 Cent
25. Thank You – Wale
26. BK Rap – Stones
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