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Bay Area’s Next In Line, DaVinci Brings A Poignant Message About Government And Community To Listeners

The Song: 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.

Streams: 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/

Teaming With Nuclear Family Producer Scott Thorough, Bisco Delivers Genre Bending Remix For The Broadcast’s Newest Single

The Song:

After Bisco Smith’s newest album, The Broadcast, arrived with a bang, he has taken his single, “Vibrations” to the next level with its revamped remix. Producer Scott Thorough was brought in for this remix to provide a different angle for the edgy single. A Brooklyn native, Thorough is a member of the Nuclear Family and has produced remixes for Embedded Music and Def Jux artists Baje One, Cool Calm Pete, Core Rhythm, and more, along with his frequent collaborations with Bisco. “Scott has remixed a bunch of tunes for me in the past and always comes with the dark, heavy, hard-hitting material,” says Bisco. “I am a fan of dubstep, drum and bass, and heavy electronic tunes and I think Scott always incorporates those elements in what he sends my way.”

The echoed beginning of “We gonna get you out of here,” followed by a moment of dead air, erases all pretense for the remix, opening up the listener to the new possibilities of Scott Thorough’s imaginings. Warped sounds, pounding drums, and a descending synthesizer bass line continuously push the music forward, but in a different way than the original single – its eerie setup, and the feel it provides Bisco’s lyrics, fill the remix with a seemingly slowed, yet driving power. Coming to an end, the remix takes yet another turn, as Bisco directs the drum kick, bass line, and snare hit with his intense, syncopated lyrics. Then, coming full circle, the remix closes the same way it began – an echoing “We gonna get you out of here” permeates the speakers, reinforcing the song’s theme of musical escape as Bisco’s fading vocals wander off, pulling the listener’s thoughts with them. The most musically diverse effort of Bisco’s career, The Broadcast pushes the boundaries of what hip-hop can be, and with the album’s remixes, and the efforts of Scott Thorough, “Vibrations” continues to challenge the hip-hop status quo. Bisco Smith’s The Broadcast is currently available via all digital retailers.

“Vibrations” (Scott Thorough Remix):
http://media.audibletreats.com/Bisco_Smith-Vibrations_Scott_Thorough_Remix.mp3

Bisco Smith’s second full-length album The Broadcast is available now. Please post buy links: http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/the-broadcast/id345566067

The Broadcast teaser #2: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t6b_pedRrHA

Please contact Michelle or Dan if interested in talking with Bisco

THE BACKGROUND:

Bisco Smith moved to NYC 10 plus years ago from Connecticut and quickly made a name for himself DJ‘ing at clubs, distributing mixtapes, performing at open mics, and in graffiti circles. His debut release, The Basics EP (2006), gained the favorable attention of music critics and his subsequent release, The Stay Up Project mixtape (2007) was downloaded over 5,000 times. Bisco’s penchant for capturing our chaotic reality with his narratives, images, and collaborations has earned him a reputation as one of the most honest and creative artists of today. Going beyond music, Bisco Smith is also an accomplished graphic artist. He’s done cover art, designed promotional materials and spearheaded art direction for artists such as Aesop Rock, The Perceptionists, C-Rayz-Walz, Murs, El-P, and others. His art has been featured in several magazines and art house coffee table books and in galleries, such as Danny Simmon’s Rush Arts Gallery. 2008 was a big year for Bisco. He released the critically acclaimed album When Electric Night Falls (Embedded Music), toured the US, and performed at CMJ, SXSW, Scribble Jam, and NXNE. Since the start of 2009, Bisco has already released a multimedia project entitled The Strange Love Project, and is now preparing for the release of The Broadcast. It is clear that he shows no sign of slowing down. He spends his time designing everything from record covers to websites, painting walls, participating in art gallery shows, and mentoring the city’s youth with art and music, all the while transmitting top quality music to the world. Prepare to tune into Bisco Smith’s forthcoming LP, The Broadcast, available online now.

Streams:

“Vibrations” (Scott Thorough Remix)
http://media.audibletreats.com/Bisco_Smith-Vibrations_Scott_Thorough_Remix.mp3

“Vibrations”
http://media.audibletreats.com/Bisco_Smith-Vibrations.mp3

“Broadcast Live” (Remix of TV On The Radio’s “Wear You Out”)
http://media.audibletreats.com/Bisco_Smith-Broadcast_Live-TV_On_The_Radio_Remix.mp3

“Railroads” Turnbull Green Remix
http://media.audibletreats.com/Bisco_Smith-Railroads_Remix.mp3

The Broadcast teaser video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KQXp5XGmAh8

“Railroads” Feat. Human?, Grimace & Esen
http://media.audibletreats.com/Bisco_Smith-Railroads_Feat_Human_Grimace_and_Esen.mp3
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vuMikYlFkgU

“Fresh Water” Blockhead Remix
http://media.audibletreats.com/Bisco_Smith-Freshwater_Blockhead_Remix.mp3
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AnsLubftQ7Y

“Fresh Water”
http://media.audibletreats.com/Bisco_Smith-Fresh_Water.mp3
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zBuMEGjo6hg

“Morning Breath” (LeParasite Remix)
http://media.audibletreats.com/Bisco_Smith-Morning_Breath_LeParasite_RMX.mp3

“Morning Breath”
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mt_RwqdNTFg
http://media.audibletreats.com/Bisco_Smith-Morning_Breath_main.mp3

The Strange Love Project
http://www.busybisc1.com/strangelove/

Bio, pictures, and streams available here:
http://www.audibletreats.com/download/bisc1

Facebook:
http://www.facebook.com/bisco.smith

YouTube:
http://www.youtube.com/busybisc

Twitter:
http://twitter.com/biscoSmith

MySpace:
http://www.myspace.com/Bisc1

Event: NFL Party: Super Bowl Edition
“”Grand Finale”"
What: Night of Mayhem
Start Time: Saturday, February 6 at 9:00pm
End Time: Sunday, February 7 at 3:00am
Where: Jazz Spot

F.R.E.S.H Group & Roc Out Production present

NFL: National F.R.E.S.H List Party, *SuperBowl of Promoters Edition
“Grand Finale”

Join us for an evening of exquisite taste and elegance with a touch of southern soul. The mood will be set with Resident DJ Flex blending the latest Hip Hop, Soul, and R&B!
An event for every occassion produces a F.R.E.S.H era!

LADIES FREE til 10:30 | Saturday February 6 | Jazz Spot | 400 Washington Ave | Doors open @ 9pm| STYLE CODE: F.R.E.S.H

This month we will be celebrating the birthdays for all tha Aquarius’s. If you are interested in celebrating your birthday please email info@thafreshgroup.com or call 314.283.1588.
Come out celebrate and experience a F.R.E.S.H era!

Please consider bottle service as a guarantee to have a F.R.E.S.H experience!

The Song: 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.

Streams: “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

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Critical Praise for Montezuma’s Revenge:

“…this has the makings of a brand new classic set to shake things up all over again. 9/10″ – RapReviews.com

“…Souls Of Mischief’s Montezuma’s Revenge is a solid testament to their staying power, and also should be used as a blueprint for up-and-coming groups that strive for longevity—because learning from a collective that’s been doing it since “93″ isn’t a bad studying block to start from.” – ihiphop.com

(January 22, 2010 – Brooklyn, NY) 2009 may not yet be a distant memory, but Hiero Imperium Records is already looking to the future with their energetic plans for the new year. The Oakland based label is poised to be at the forefront of underground hip-hop in 2010 with releases from Tajai, Chosen Few, Opio, Pep Love, Casual, and more.

Hiero Imperium Records triumphed in 2009 with the celebrated album, Montezuma’s Revenge from West Coast legends, Souls of Mischief. The album, lauded by both fans and critics alike, not only cemented Souls of Mischief’s stature in the hip-hop community but also sparked off a string of successful global tour dates. Fans were also enthusiastic to show their love for the Soul’s legacy, as a ‘93 Til Infinity‘ inspired tee shirt made in conjunction with streetwear staple Adapt sold out within 24 hours of its release. Eager to build upon its hip-hop hot streak, Hiero is now gearing up for an equally successful 2010 with an extensive slate of offerings from its famed roster.

The new year kicks off with music from trio Chosen Few, who will dropping the Opio laced single “Elevation” on February 9th, followed by the release of their debut album New World Symphony on April 6th. Fans will be excited to learn that the Opio extravaganza continues with the summer release of his highly anticipated album, Vulture’s Wisdom Volume 2, sure to extend the emcee’s linguistic legacy. Label-mate Pep Love plans on keeping busy in 2010 with a one-two sonic combo in form of pre-album project, The Rigamarole, and full-length album, Reconstruction, while Phesto Dee readies the release of his long-awaited Background Check for the masses.

Also on deck for Hiero is a new Casual project and a release from Tajai, who plans on dropping Rap Noir by years end. Not content to rest on their lyrical laurels, the label is also looking to unite its hip-hop superpowers and put out a Heiro-crew album, and, to top it all off, Tajai promises that more surprises are soon-to-come courtesy of the mighty Souls of Mischief. “2009 was a fantastic year, and we’re thankful for that,” explains Tajai. “There’s plenty more goodness to come in 2010 from the legendary Hiero Imperium Records.”

Souls Of Mischief – “Proper Aim”: http://media.audibletreats.com/Souls_Of_Mischief-Proper_Aim.mp3
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W064ZFxJtR4

Please contact Michelle or Dan if interested in talking with any Hiero Imperium artists.

About Hiero Imperium Records:

Founded in 1997 in Oakland, CA, Hiero Imperium Records is Del The Funky Homosapien, Casual, Pep Love, Domino, and the Souls of Mischief, made up of A-Plus, Opio, Phesto and Tajai. Coming off waves of success from earlier releases like Souls’ ‘93 Til Infinity, the Hiero crew had already established themselves as a name in mainstream and underground hip-hop, and soon released their first collective project Third Eye Vision. Since then the Hiero team has been thriving in the hip-hop world, releasing a number of projects within the label as well as branching out for collaborations with the likes of Jurassic 5, George Clinton, Dilated Peoples, Q-Tip, Xzibi,t and Gorrillaz.

Streams:

“Proper Aim”
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W064ZFxJtR4
http://media.audibletreats.com/Souls_Of_Mischief-Proper_Aim.mp3
http://media.audibletreats.com/Souls_Of_Mischief-Proper_Aim-clean.mp3
http://media.audibletreats.com/Souls_Of_Mischief-Proper_Aim_Instrumental.mp3

Hieroglyphics – “Battle Drum” Video from the Marvel Vs Capcom 2 Mixtape
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R0kjYVBxuQI

The Making of “Battle Drum” Video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pz2Jw9QLx3g

“LaLaLa”
http://media.audibletreats.com/Souls_Of_Mischief-LaLaLa.mp3

“Tour Stories”
http://media.audibletreats.com/Souls_Of_Mischief-Tour_Stories.mp3

Kanye, John Mayer & Just Blaze gives props to Souls of Mischief
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NyW37_-WAug

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

Facebook:
http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1596721781

Twitter:
Tajai: http://twitter.com/clearlabel
A Plus: http://twitter.com/aplus_hiero
Opio: http://twitter.com/OpioHieroSOM

MySpace:
http://www.myspace.com/soulsofmischief
http://www.myspace.com/hieroglyphics
http://www.myspace.com/handsandfeet (Tajai)
http://www.myspace.com/opio
http://www.myspace.com/a_p_l_u_s
http://www.myspace.com/phestodee

Last.FM:
http://www.last.fm/music/Souls+of+Mischief

Label site:
http://www.hieroglyphics.com

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Critical Praise for Diamond District:

“If Diamond District is any indication, DMV really does have what Oddisee refers to as ‘the hottest edition of what you’ve been missing.’” – HipHopDX.com

“On ‘Back To Basics,’ the MCs liken themselves to the ‘93 version of De La Soul. While it’s a bit too early to go that far, Diamond District comes close.” – PrefixMag.com

“In the Ruff (Mello Music Group) recalls hip-hop from yesteryear (and sometimes Slum Village at their best), but remains quite forward thinking nonetheless… Simultaneously thoughtful and rugged, intelligent and funky, Diamond District have created an excellent album that will hopefully fly way above the radar as 2010 approaches.” – LostAtSea.net

The Mixtape:

Oddisee is back with another exclusive for fans with the third installment in his season-themed series Odd Winter. The gifted emcee is energized at the prospect of showcasing his lyrical dexterity on the upcoming project. “This series has forced me to look at the season and time in a different way,” says Oddisee. “They’re like theme music.” Not slowing down after a year that saw the release of the critically acclaimed Diamond District album In The Ruff, Oddisee is also preparing to drop a new instrumental album, Traveling Man on independent hip-hop powerhouse Mello Music Group. The album will be hitting digital retailers on January 26th and will be followed by vinyl and limited edition slimline releases, available exclusively at UndergroundHipHop.com, on February 23rd. Be sure to visit Oddisee’s new bandcamp page to download Odd Winter for free, and let the man with the mic be your guide through the sounds of the seasons.

Odd Winter Track List

01 Ci’iy Life Feat. Tranqill
02 Frostbit
03 Winds From The North
04 Black Broadway Feat. X.O
05 Brain Wash Remix Instr.
06 Riiight Feat. Stik Figa
07 Carry On instr.
08 The Warm Up Feat. Homeboy Sandman
09 Queue With No Coat
10 60901 Instr.
11 All Because She’s Gone Instr.
12 It’s Over Feat. Tranqill
13 Blizzard Of 09

Free Odd Winter download: http://oddisee.bandcamp.com/

Please contact Michelle or Dan if interested in talking with Oddisee

Please post pre-order links:
Traveling Man vinyl:
http://www.undergroundhiphop.com/store/detail.asp?=Oddisee-Traveling-Man-Mello-Music-Group&UPC=MEL007LP
Traveling Man limited edition slimline:
http://www.undergroundhiphop.com/store/detail.asp?=Oddisee-Traveling-Man-SLIMLINE-CASE-SPECIAL-UGHH.COM-PRE-RELEASE-Mello-Music-Group&UPC=MEL007CD

About Mello Music Group:

Like Lao Tzu in hip-hop, Mello Music Group provides music for the soul, from the heart of American culture, opening the realm of the intelligent hip-hop experience through melodic evocations, beats that corroborate the truth, and voices that roar above the rising void and impose order on the terrible & triumphant moments of everyday life. This is the compelling sound of Mello Music Group. Industry newcomer Michael Tolle founded MMG in 2007 and is acting Director of Operations. MMG will be releasing projects from Oddisee, Georgia Anne Muldrow, Kenn Starr, Finale, Trek Life, Dudley Perkins, Sareem Poems, and YU in 2010. http://www.myspace.com/mellomusicgroup

Streams:

Odd Winter Mixtape download:
http://oddisee.bandcamp.com/

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

Twitter:
http://twitter.com/oddisee
http://twitter.com/MelloMusicGroup

Facebook:
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Oddisee/23639062981

Official Site:
http://www.oddiseemusic.blogspot.com/

MySpace:
http://www.myspace.com/oddisee720

Label Site:
http://www.myspace.com/mellomusicgroup

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21 and Up – - – — – - 21 and Up – - – - — 21 and Up – - – — 21 and up – - –

FRIDAY JANUARY 15TH ~~> TONIGHT

The VENUE
5960 Martin Luther King Blvd St.Louis, MO

~~~~~~~~~~~ KICKS PARTY~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Time: 10PM – 3AM

DRESS CODE: Mature, Warm, Classy, Chic, Elegant

Quick Rundown Of What Those In Attendance Can Look Forward To!!

-LADIES FREE Til 11pm

-FELLAS Only $5 Til 11pm (Everybody $10 After 11)

-First 20 LADIES That Walk Thru The Door Recieve A FREE Bottle….Hold Up A Free Bottle For The First 20 Ladies????….Wherre Dey Do Dat At???

-FREE Shots For ERRBODY ALL NIGHT LONG!! AND $2 Drink Specials!!!

-PRIME SOLE Give Aways

-LIVE Performance By William “WILLIAM H.” Humphrey!!!

-P.O.L.O. Boyz Keepin It Hype While DJ ARIES N R.Legend Keep Ya’ll Jiggin!!!

-MADE MONARCHS Along With IAMME COLLECTIVE Will Be Therre…..And Who KNOWS What Else Could Go Down 2Nite!!! (Ya’ll Know The ST. LOUIS RAMS Showed Up Last Time At SLEEK)

So Look, 2Nite It Goes Down!! @ The Venue 5960 MLK Blvd. Doors Open @ 10pm!!! GOODLYFE ENT.!!!!!

Event Page: http://www.facebook.com/inbox/?ref=mb#/event.php?eid=258058365848

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Bay Area Label To Release New Work From Donwill, TRUTHLiVE, Canibus, Von Pea, A-Plus, And More

Bay Area Label To Release New Work From Donwill, TRUTHLiVE, Canibus, Von Pea, A-Plus, And More

(January 15, 2010 – Brooklyn, NY) 2009 already seems like a distant memory, and with the new year comes the promise of new music. Looking to fulfill all your musical needs in 2010 is Interdependent Media, who are set to raise the bar with upcoming releases from newcomer and celebrated artists alike, including TRUTHLiVE, Canibus, Donwill, Von Pea, A-Plus, and others. Interdependent Media (iM) is coming off a highly successful year, as projects by both Tanya Morgan and hip-hop rookie of year Finale found their way into dozens of high profile Best of 2009 lists. Not content to rest on their laurels, iM is ready to keep making moves and, according to Dominic Del Bene, General Manager and A&R at iM, is looking forward to breaking new artists and “staying ahead of the curve as the music business continues to evolve” in 2010. iM’s first musical move will come courtesy of Donwill, who will be channeling his inner John Cusack as he releases Don Cusack: In High Fidelity on March 23rd, an album inspired by its celebrated celluloid namesake. Following Donwill will be exciting newcomer, and founder of Interdependent Media, TRUTHLiVE, who brings his lyrical acrobatics to his debut album Patience, produced entirely by Jake One, out on April 20th. Early 2010 will also mark the triumphant return of veteran verse slayer, Canibus as iM readies the spring release of The C Of Tranquility. Bay Area native Moe Green continues the melodious movement with a summer release of his debut album, while Von Pea of Tanya Morgan fame looks to keep things fresh with his solo debut dropping in the fall. 2010 will also see releases from Hieroglyphics’ crew member A-Plus, who, in addition to unveiling his sophomore album this year, will also be collaborating with the perennially dope Del The Funky Homosapien on L.E.D.. The spirit of sonic teamwork continues, as iM plans to join forces with fellow Bay Area powerhouse-on-the-rise MYX Music Label to release a project by The Burnerz, an alliance made up of Zumbi of Zion I and producer The ARE, formerly of K-Otix. The year may yet be young, but with this extensive offering of releases, Interdependent Media promises to make 2010 a banner year in hip-hop. About Interdependent Media: Founded in 2006 in the Bay Area by Evan Phillips, Interdependent Media has built unique strengths in the development, production, and marketing of recorded music via new methods of marketing and promotion. Armed with a comprehensive understanding of both traditional and emerging methods of marketing, iM has successfully created multi-faceted methods of raising awareness and interest in their projects. Industry veterans Ian “ID” Davis and Dominic Del Bene head operations at iM and are credited with discovering and/or developing artists such as 9th Wonder, Little Brother, Tanya Morgan, Blackalicious, Del the Funky Homosapien, the Hieroglyphics and more. In 2010, iM will be releasing multi-media projects from artists A-Plus, Donwill, Von Pea, Moe Green, Canibus, TRUTHLiVE, and The Burnerz. For more information, please visit http://www.imculture.com Web editors contact Dan for interview requests. Print editors contact Michelle.

Streams: “Laura’s Song” http://media.audibletreats.com/Don_Will-Lauras_Song_Radio_Edit.mp3 Bio, pictures, and streams available here: http://www.audibletreats.com/download/im/ http://www.audibletreats.com/download/TanyaMorgan/ http://www.audibletreats.com/download/truthlive Label site: http://www.imculture.com/

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Appreciative Of Year-End Accolades, Brooklynati’s Finest Announce Forthcoming Solo Projects, Touring Plans

Critical Praise for Tanya Morgan:

“This Brooklyn-Cincinnati hip-hop trio summoned old-school cheer, goofy skits and indelible hooks for a left-field masterpiece.” - Rated #1 Album across all genres for 2009 by Steve Smith, Time Out New York‘s Music Editor

“While it’s clear that for the trio — all men, none named Tanya or Morgan — the late-’80s Native Tongues groups (particularly De La Soul) is the alpha and omega of hip-hop, Brooklynati captures it exactly right here, with breezy, jazzy tracks that have the sense of discovery that accompanied De La, A Tribe Called Quest, and the Jungle Brothers at their most freewheeling.” - eMusic.com

(January 06, 2010 – Brooklyn, NY) Following overwhelming acclaim throughout the past year for their sophomore effort, Brooklynati, hip-hop trio Tanya Morgan are on a high – both grateful of past acclaim and excited and prepared for future endeavors, including forthcoming solo albums, group projects, and touring.

Tanya Morgan’s Brooklynati album has proven to have legs. Upon its release in May, the album quickly began feeding the appetites of music fans and journalists alike, debuting in the top 10 on iTune’s hip-hop charts as well as receiving rave reviews from the likes of SPIN Magazine, The Onion, Time Out New York, and more. Proving more than just another flash-in-the-pan album, Brooklynati once again found itself on the tip of tongues of journalists and bloggers, over eight months later, this time in the form of Year-End Best Of lists. Receiving end-of-year nods from the likes of AllMusic.com, The Village Voice, eMusic.com, Amazon.com, Onion AV Club, Time Out New York, The PopMatters.com, LAMusicBlog.com, TheSmokingSection, CokeMachineGlow.com, TheUrbanDaily.com, and more, Brooklynati continues to turn heads in 2010.

Rather than become complacent on past achievements, Tanya Morgan is keeping their six feet planted firmly in the future as 2010 dawns. In addition to jumping into the initial stages of their third group album, currently scheduled for a first quarter 2011 release, on March 23rd, Donwill will release his solo debut, Don Cusak In High Fidelity, which is thematically based on the cult-favorite film and novel High Fidelity, while both Von Pea and Ilyas will be planning their own solo efforts. Von Pea’s Pea’s Gotta Have It is currently slated for a late summer release while Ilyas’ Hello, Hell will follow in the fall.

Despite being three separate projects, Tanya Morgan views the solo albums as a trinity of sorts, being released as three different suites representing the whole of the group’s individual identities. Speaking on his third of the triumvirate release, Von says, “Pea’s Gotta Have It is the album I daydreamed about making one day back when I was in high school so it’s told from the perspective of a high school student. It starts on the first day of senior year and it ends right before graduation.”

Although the focus this year will be on solo efforts, the trio will team up plenty of times in 2010. In addition to each member popping up on each other’s solo efforts, fans can also look forward to catching the trio on the road, as Tanya Morgan will be performing a number of shows throughout the year, in addition to making another appearance at the annual SXSW music festival in March.

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Don’t forget to swing over to the Brooklynati DMV and register for your very own Brooklynati Drivers License! Make sure to hold onto the license. Tany Morgan’s MySpace friends who add their Brooklynati license as their profile picture will be added to Tanya Morgan’s top friend list. The license also entitles you to some goodies down the road! http://brooklynati.com/dmv/dmv.htm

Brooklynati is one of the Top Ten best selling hip-hop albums on iTunes! Please post buy links if you can! http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewAlbum?id=314766861&s=143441

Listen to the first single, “So Damn Down” – http://media.audibletreats.com/Tanya_Morgan-So_Damn_Down-DJ_Mix.mp3

Get your virtual tour of Brooklynati here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=413Io1IQ2OA

The Background:

Tanya Morgan is back with their third project, Brooklynati, following the success of Moonlighting and The Bridge. Since Von Pea, Ilyas, and Donwill formed Tanya Morgan in 2003, they have received high praise from media elites such as Spin, The Source, XXL Magazine and a resounding seal of approval from the blogosphere. Considered by many to be our generation’s torchbearers for De La Soul and A Tribe Called Quest, Tanya Morgan will once again put their skills on display with the unique hip-hop Americana sounds of their Brooklynati album this spring. Based on the fictitious city of Brooklynati, this release pushes the boundaries of a concept album by incorporating not only lyrical imagery but also cultivating a culture and mindset, which can be experienced through the City of Brooklynati Chamber of Commerce website: http://www.brooklynati.com/home.html. The sites, sounds, memories, and events of Brooklynati were unleashed via Bay-Area based record label Interdependent Media, the architects behind the funding and development of Brooklynati. Wanderlusts can feed their souls at http://www.Brooklynati.com

About Interdependent Media:

Founded in 2006 in the Bay Area by Evan Phillips, Interdependent Media has built unique strengths in the development, production, and marketing of recorded music via new methods of marketing and promotion. Armed with a comprehensive understanding of both traditional and emerging methods of marketing, iM has successfully created multi-faceted methods of raising awareness and interest in their projects. Industry veterans Ian “ID” Davis and Dominic Del Bene head operations at iM and are credited with discovering and/or developing artists such as 9th Wonder, Little Brother, Tanya Morgan, Blackalicious, Del the Funky Homosapien, the Hieroglyphics and more. In 2009, iM will be releasing multi-media projects from artists Finale, Canibus, K’naan, Truthlive, and Tanya Morgan. For more information, please visit http://www.imculture.com

Tanya Morgan are available for in-person and phone interviews. Web editors contact Dan for interview requests. Print editors contact Michelle.

Streams:

Brooklynati Sample Mix
http://www.mediafire.com/?jnwzgmlzyhh

“Hardcore Gentlemen”
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yLHb6HjkS2w
http://media.audibletreats.com/Hardcore_Gentlemen-Hardcore_Gentlemen.mp3

Tanya Morgan Interview On WNYC’s Soundcheck
http://media.audibletreats.com/Tanya_Morgan_on_WNYC_Soundcheck.mp3

Tanya Morgan 215.com Interview
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J7YfGMKACQY

Tanya Morgan’s Vimby Video
http://vimby.com/video/music/us/all/detail/10353

Tanya Morgan’s Daily Show Clip
http://imculture.com/2009/06/26/tanya-morgan-produce-for-the-daily-show/

“So Damn Down” (Keelay & Zaire Remix)
http://media.audibletreats.com/Tanya_Morgan-So_Damn_Down_Keelay_and_Zaire_Remix.mp3

“So Damn Down” Live @ Fat Beats
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rKDtwBC_c2E

“The Drop” – DJ Booth.net Freestyle
http://www.djbooth.net/index/freestyles/review/tanya-morgan-the-drop/

Meet the Citizens of Broolynati Video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A3MH_EgyQL4

“So Damn Down”
http://www.mtv.com/videos/tanya-morgan/397867/so-damn-down.jhtml#id=1615009
http://www.mtvu.com/music/video-premiere/tanya-morgan_so-damn-down/
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C9Y09Gc_zM8
http://vimeo.com/4750662
http://media.audibletreats.com/Tanya_Morgan-So_Damn_Down-DJ_Mix.mp3

“Bang & Boogie”
http://media.audibletreats.com/Tanya_Morgan-Bang_N_Boogie.mp3

Tour of Brooklynati Video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=amKJiakiOMM

What Is Brooklynati? Video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PPAvAa0cfI8

Fat Beats In Store Video
http://vimeo.com/4623362

Distortion2Static Interview
http://distortion2static.com?bcpid=8418587001&bclid=1904733175&bctid=23776003001

VICE Interview
http://vice.typepad.com/vice_magazine/2009/05/toronto-tanya-morgan-not-a-hot-girl-.htm

Donwill – “Laura’s Song”
http://media.audibletreats.com/Don_Will-Lauras_Song_Radio_Edit.mp3

“Never Enough”
http://media.audibletreats.com/Tanya_Morgan-Never_Enough.mp3

Brooklynati Mega Mix by DJKing Most
http://media.audibletreats.com/Tanya_Morgan-Brooklynati_Mega_Mix-KING_MOST.mp3

Move To Brooklynati Video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vwyaRNFfVIA

The Story Behind Brooklynati Video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s41pkxQ36EE

“Morgan Blu” feat. Blu
http://media.audibletreats.com/Tanya_Morgan-Morgan_Blu_ft_Blu.mp3

Drake feat. Tanya Morgan – “Right To Left”
http://media.audibletreats.com/Drake_feat_Tanya_Morgan-Right_To_Left.mp3

Virtual Tour of Brooklynati
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=413Io1IQ2OA

Brooklynati SXSW Perforamance
http://www.shorttext.com/lu2ppgg

“Laura’s Song”
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EMqXadY13ZQ

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

Brooklynati Chamber Of Commerce:
http://www.Brooklynati.com

Facebook:
http://www.facebook.com/tanyamorgan

Twitter:
http://twitter.com/tanyamorgan
http://twitter.com/donwill
http://twitter.com/ilyas1
http://twitter.com/vonpea

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

Label site:
http://www.imculture.com/

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This Saturday!!!

NFL: National F.R.E.S.H List Party, *Playoff Edition
“Are you on tha list?”

Join us for an evening of exquisite taste and elegance with a touch of southern soul. The mood will be set with Resident DJ Flex blending the latest Hip Hop, Soul, and R&B!
An event for every occassion produces a F.R.E.S.H era!

EVERYONE FREE til 11 | Saturday January 9 | Jazz Spot | 400 Washington Ave | Doors open @ 9:00pm| STYLE CODE: F.R.E.S.H

This month we will be celebrating the birthdays for all tha Capricorn’s. If you are interested in celebrating your birthday or VIP service please email info@thafreshgroup.com or call http://www.facebook.com/l/dcdf9;314.283.1588.
Come out celebrate and experience a F.R.E.S.H era!

Please consider bottle service as a guarantee to have a F.R.E.S.H experience!

Host:	Tha F.R.E.S.H Group
Type:	Party – Night of Mayhem
Network:	Global

Start Time:	Saturday, January 9, 2010 at 9:00pm
End Time:	Sunday, January 10, 2010 at 12:00am
Location:	Jazz Spot (Old WS)
Street:	400 Washington Ave
City/Town:	Saint Louis, MO

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