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As DaVinci continues to build momentum for the March 9th release of his full-length album, The Day The Turf Stood Still, he is unleashing the second in a series of three pre-album tracks. This second offering, “Trickle Down,” is again produced by Blunt, and again displays DaVinci’s poignant, yet street-corner informed, take on the Bay Area blocks that raised him and the world at large that surrounds him. As the song begins with relaxing jazz sounds, the realization soon hits that the song isn’t about relaxation at all. As DaVinci’s voice cuts through the music, the heady subject matter emerges as he raps about his neighborhood where survival is about gang wars, hate, and animosity. Taking it a step further, he compares the inne rworkings of street life to the machinations of modern day governments.

As DaVinci raps, “Hate is power, love is a weakness / You do wrong the right way, they call you a genius,” the rising Bay Area emcee’s powerful message resonates loud and clear – what’s valued in the streets seems to be exactly what is valued in politics too. This is the trickle down effect that grips the government and the community. “No government is perfect,” says DaVinci. “But if you represent a nation built on lies, cheating, thieves, murder, slavery, and the like, it’s going to be difficult for the people who make up that nation to see this as wrong.”

Further proving the Bay Area emcee’s penchant for releasing quality content, joining “Trickle Down” is a video montage, commanded by DaVinci’s own firm narrative. “Take a ride with me,” begins DaVinci over the sounds of a beating heart. Coming together with the driving strength of DaVinci’s words is a number of different black and white images, each signaling its own significance to the Fillmore native’s experiences, thoughts, and themes found throughout his music.

“Trickle Down” prod. Blunt: http://media.audibletreats.com/DaVinci-Trickle_Down_Prod_By_Blunt.mp3
Video montage: http://vimeo.com/8870565
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=icopGNwzXGg

For more information on DaVinci please contact Michelle or Dan at Audible Treats.

The Background:

The Fillmore District has bred more rappers per capita than any other district in San Francisco, and although the older generations recall its rich musical history rooted in Jazz, the Fillmore today is rife with drugs, turf wars, and mass gentrification. DaVinci, a young MC raised in the Fillmore, is a prime example of the duality of this area, who at the age of 13 was homeless, hungry, and hopeful for a way out. Explains DaVinci, “My music has everything to do with my environment: from robbing, killing, pimpin’ to selling and abusing drugs,” he explains about his heavy content. “It’s a direct reflection of what my friends and family have been through and are still going through.” While his story is similar to many other young rappers’ upbringings, DaVinci was surrounded by an incredible pool of Fillmore talent and by studying with the greats, he was able to sharpen his skills and aim higher than most, cultivating his story-telling abilities beyond mere drug-and-gun-talk. Growing up in the same 10-block radius as Bay Area rap legends San Quinn and JT the Bigga Figga, DaVinci was content in merely watching the next generation follow in their footsteps, until he received overwhelming praise from his peers from a mixtape appearance, which then prompted him to pursue rap professionally. In 2006, San Quinn welcomed him onto the “Pressure Makes Diamonds Tour” with rap veterans Xzibit and Tech N9ne. Since the tour, DaVinci has kept busy appearing on numerous mixtapes and compilations, as well as preparing his official debut album, The Day The Turf Stood Still. The Day The Turf Stood Still will be available March 9, 2010 via SWTBRDS Creative Collective.

Video montage:
http://vimeo.com/88705653
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=icopGNwzXGg

“Trickle Down” Prod. By Blunt:
http://media.audibletreats.com/DaVinci-Trickle_Down_Prod_By_Blunt.mp3

“It’s On Me” Prod. By Blunt:
http://media.audibletreats.com/DaVinci-Its_On_Me_Prod_By_Blunt.mp3

Bio, pictures, and streams available here:
http://www.audibletreats.com/download/davinci/

Twitter:
http://twitter.com/donjohnDaVINCI

MySpace:
http://www.myspace.com/jdavinci

Facebook:
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Sweetbreads-Creative-Collective/46070018327

Official Site:
http://music.swtbrds.com/artists/davinci/

Label Site:
http://music.swtbrds.com/

Battery/Jive recording artist D.C. Don Juan has wasted no time getting his career in full swing. Shortly after signing his major label deal, the D.C.-raised rapper who has previously honed his skills under the driving motivation of NBA stars DerMarr Johnson, Allen Iverson, and Carmelo Anthony, released the video for his exciting new single, “Lookie Looky,” receiving both commercial and critical acclaim. Proud of the video’s early success, D.C. Don Juan and Battery Records are proud to announce the release of the single to radio as well as the release of the mp3 and video to all digital retailers, including industry leader iTunes.

Built around a descending, staccato synthesizer line, the infectious “Lookie Looky” quickly kicks into high gear as strings, bending synthesizers, and bouncy, bass-heavy drums back up the rapper’s infectious, sing-along chorus and winding verses. Not to be outshined by the song’s catchy beat, the video pits D.C. Don Juan as the clear star of the show, as the up-beat, club-ready song receives the perfect visual treatment – D.C. Don Juan intermingles with attractive women, rolling cars, and fun, visually tantalizing special effects. Scanning from scene to scene, the video’s innovative, sidewalk-chalk-inspired look offers a popping, light-hearted cartoon emphasis to illustrate the song’s phrases and imagery, including, of course, the song’s ever-contagious catch phrase, “Lookie Looky.” As D.C. Don Juan’s star continues to rise, we’re pretty sure having people look at him will be the least of his concerns.

“Lookie Looky” Official video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eIb7Qz-rGTU
“Lookie Looky” video with lyrics: ttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mQnz-AsZIPE
Audio stream: http://release.theplatform.com/content.select?pid=YI3DwQpKAtvwx0evShnKDL9×97GZwsjH&amp

Please post buy links if you can!:
Video: http://itunes.apple.com/us/video/lookie-looky/id347953447
Song: http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/lookie-looky-single/id347646625

For more information on D.C. Don Juan or Battery Records please contact Michelle or Dan at Audible Treats.

The Background:

D.C. Don Juan, born Maurice Campbell Jr., overcame many challenges early in life that forced him to look past the negative and focus on fresh, upbeat, and club-ready music and lyrics. After moving from the Bronx, NY to Washington, D.C., D.C. Don Juan’s passion for music brought him to Atlanta where he flourished. With the help of Dermarr Johnson, long time friend and member of the Denver Nuggets, D.C. Don Juan began his professional career. Recording an astonishing 4,000 songs up to this point in his career, the artist is currently signed to Battery Records, an imprint under Sony Music Entertainment’s RCA/JIVE Label Group, and promoting his new single and video, “Lookie Looky”. The song has made huge waves in D.C. Don Juan’s hometown of Washington, D.C. and is increasing in popularity across the nation.

“Lookie Looky”:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eIb7Qz-rGTU
http://release.theplatform.com/content.select?pid=YI3DwQpKAtvwx0evShnKDL9×97GZwsjH&amp

“Lookie Looky” video with lyrics:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mQnz-AsZIPE

Bio, pictures, and streams available here:
http://www.audibletreats.com/download/battery_records

Twitter:
http://twitter.com/IamDonJuan

MySpace:
http://www.myspace.com/mostjuanted

Facebook:
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Don-Juan-Weezie/54418263614

Label Site:
http://www.batteryrecords.net

Up and coming emcee DaVinci is hard at work making a name for himself. Recently signing with Bay-Area label SWTBRDS Creative Collective, DaVinci will soon unleash his music onto the masses with his debut album The Day The Turf Stood Still – scheduled to hit the streets on March 9, 2010. Building momentum for the release, in addition to releasing material from his upcoming debut, DaVinci will be releasing three bonus tracks not on the album. Rather than throwaways, all three are album-quality songs, simply completed too late to make the final cut. Up first, DaVinci offers us “It’s On Me,” and with this initial offering, gives listeners, both familiar and unfamiliar with DaVinci’s prior work, a window into his prior life – telling his own story of struggling his way out of a lifestyle of crime, taking big steps to help himself move up in the world. Raps DaVinci, “I’m at the bottom with the roaches and rats, but I’m climbing to the top with the snakes and cats.” Hoping to affect a greater change in the world than merely tell his own story, DaVinci looks at “It’s On Me” as a way to both inspire and prove his own merits. “I came up wit the concept to inspire people to take initiative for their hustle,” says DaVinci. “The message here is, ‘If I don’t do it, nobody else will,’ so I felt the need to convey exactly why I think people should give my music a chance.”

The slick production is courtesy of Vancouver producer Blunt, behind all three forthcoming pre-album tracks, perhaps most well known for his production efforts with Freeway – Blunt produced a majority of Freeway’s Month Of Madness. DaVinci was introduced to Blunt through a mutual friend over email, and was an instant fan of his beats: “The track was dope without anyone even rapping on it, so I just wanted to make sure that there was a marriage between the beat and my lyrics.”

“It’s On Me” prod. Blunt: http://media.audibletreats.com/DaVinci-Its_On_Me_Prod_By_Blunt.mp3

For more information on DaVinci please contact Michelle or Dan at Audible Treats.

The Background:

The Fillmore District has bred more rappers per capita than any other district in San Francisco, and although the older generations recall its rich musical history rooted in Jazz, the Fillmore today is rife with drugs, turf wars, and mass gentrification. DaVinci, a young MC raised in the Fillmore, is a prime example of the duality of this area, who at the age of 13 was homeless, hungry, and hopeful for a way out. Explains DaVinci, “My music has everything to do with my environment: from robbing, killing, pimpin’ to selling and abusing drugs,” he explains about his heavy content. “It’s a direct reflection of what my friends and family have been through and are still going through.” While his story is similar to many other young rappers’ upbringings, DaVinci was surrounded by an incredible pool of Fillmore talent and by studying with the greats, he was able to sharpen his skills and aim higher than most, cultivating his story-telling abilities beyond mere drug-and-gun-talk. Growing up in the same 10-block radius as Bay Area rap legends San Quinn and JT the Bigga Figga, DaVinci was content in merely watching the next generation follow in their footsteps, until he received overwhelming praise from his peers from a mixtape appearance, which then prompted him to pursue rap professionally. In 2006, San Quinn welcomed him onto the “Pressure Makes Diamonds Tour” with rap veterans Xzibit and Tech N9ne. Since the tour, DaVinci has kept busy appearing on numerous mixtapes and compilations, as well as preparing his official debut album, The Day The Turf Stood Still. The Day The Turf Stood Still will be available March 9, 2010 via SWTBRDS Creative Collective.

“It’s On Me” Prod. By Blunt:
http://media.audibletreats.com/DaVinci-Its_On_Me_Prod_By_Blunt.mp3

Bio, pictures, and streams available here:
http://www.audibletreats.com/download/davinci/

Twitter:
http://twitter.com/donjohnDaVINCI

MySpace:
http://www.myspace.com/jdavincid

Facebook:
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Sweetbreads-Creative-Collective/46070018327

Official Site:
http://music.swtbrds.com/artists/davinci/

Label Site:
http://music.swtbrds.com/

Clear Label Records has been making great strides in the independent hip-hop community since first opening its doors in 1999. Owned and operated by Tajai Massey, celebrated recording artist with the group Souls of Mischief and the Hieroglyphics crew, the label is concentrating on developing its artists in 2010 while also casting a wide net for Bay Area projects with ClearBeat. Working with Jay Moe on ClearBeat has proved to be an inspired idea, as according to Tajai, “[Jay] has his ear to the street and he’s a leader – he’s really brought me a host of the hottest artists in the Bay Area – respected in the streets and in the industry.”

Clear Label’s mission to continue its musical hot streak begins with town techno engineers, League510. The inventive MC’s will be dropping the Invasion Vol. 1 mixtape for fans in February, which will be followed up by the second quarter release of their debut album, To The Beat. Labelmate Mr. Brady will maintain the melodious movement with the release of his Labor Of Love compilation album, featuring an astounding list of guest artists, including Guilty Simpson, Tajai, Black Milk, Diamond D, Shawn Jackson, Moka Only, Aloe Black, Blame One, and more. Also slated to drop in 2010 are albums from Baby Jaymes, FAMSYRK, “Hate To Lose” songster Chris Marsol, and a rock-oriented project from heavy metal mashers, Trouble In Paradise.

2010 will also prove to a productive year for Clear Label cohorts ClearBeat, who have their own generous plate of sonic servings for the year. ‘Mr. No Hoe’ AKA D-Lo will be dropping his official debut, Undeniable Talent on ClearBeat/SMC Records, and will also hit the road for a springtime tour with The Pack and League510, while Beeda Weeda’s Thug, Fly and Flashy is set for a 2010 release and will be preceded by singles and videos for “Hella Shit” and “Boo Thang.” The Bay Area auditory assault continues with releases of the Shady Nate effort, “Stupid Leanin” from his hit 2009 release Gasman Unleashed project, followed by Shady Nate’s official debut album, Son Of The Hood. An offering from Under Survalance (X.O., G-Wett, Aug) is also on tap, as the trio readies its album Parole, Probations & Violations.

ClearBeat continues the collaborations in 2010 by teaming up with DJ Fresh and his famed Tonite Show franchise. Last year saw Tonite Show releases from D-Lo, Messy Marv, San Quinn, and Young Gully, and this year’s season will feature projects with Clyde Carson, Mitchy Slick, Lil’ B from The Pack, Sleepy D, and Yung Moses.

Staying busy will be the last of these two artists, Sleepy D, and Yung Moses, who will be dropping both Rudeboy Academy and Moses Music, respectively, in an effort to keep the spirit of the eventful new year going. 2010 is the year Clear Label Records brings Bay Area talent to the forefront, and with this impressive lineup of releases, the left coast is sure to take a place front and center on hip-hop nation’s stage.

Please contact Michelle or Dan if interested in talking with any Clear Label / ClearBeat artists.

About Clear Label Records:

Founded in Oakland, CA in 1999, Clear Label Records has established itself as one of the top independent labels in the Bay Area. The company is owned and operated by Tajai Massey, renowned recording artist with the group Souls of Mischief and the crew Hieroglyphics, who brings a unique perspective to the label utilizing his experiences as a major-label recording artist turned independent label owner & successful touring musician. Clear Label is home to recording artists of many genres such as Chris Marsol, Baby Jaymes, FamSyrk, Deep Rooted, League510, and more. Through a partnership with Pushing the Beat (PTB) called ClearBeat, the label is also home to Oakland’s hottest street artists including Beeda Weeda, Shady Nate, D-Lo, Sleepy D and others. Look for full-length releases from all of these artists in the near future.  For more information, please visit http://www.clearlabelrecords.com

D-Lo – “No Hoe”:
http://media.audibletreats.com/D-Lo-No_Hoe.mp3

League510 – “I’m On”:
http://media.audibletreats.com/League510-Im_On.mp3

Shady Nate – “Planes Trains & Automobiles” Feat. E Da Sanga:
http://media.audibletreats.com/Shady_Nate-Planes_Trains_Automobiles-feat._E_Da_Sanga.mp3

Bio, pictures, and streams available here:
http://www.audibletreats.com/download/league510
http://www.audibletreats.com/download/shady_nate
http://www.audibletreats.com/download/d-lo
http://www.audibletreats.com/download/clearlabel

Twitter:
http://twitter.com/clearlabel

Label Site:
http://www.clearlabelrecords.com/