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MP3: Apollo Brown – “Real Detroit” Feat. The Left and Marv Won

Jun 9th

Apollo Brown Teams Up With Other Half Of Own Hip-Hop Duo And Marv Won To Uncover The Dangerous Streets Of Detroit

Having just recently released his debut album, The Reset, on Mello Music Group, Apollo Brown delivers the new single, “Real Detroit” featuring The Left and Marv Won. The Left, which is Apollo’s own hip-hop collective is composed of himself and fellow Detroit hometown emcee Journalist 103. With plans to release their own album, Gas Mask, later on this year, the duo set out with the purpose of creating a handful of songs dedicated to and inspired by their hometown. “When we were making the Gas Mask album, we wanted to have a couple songs just for Detroit and about Detroit,” says Apollo. With that premise, “Real Detroit” speaks on the city as a hardened place to grow up, but also being a breeding ground responsible for producing some of the finest hip-hop around. From its violence-laden streets to the hustlers that run and rule those streets, Journalist 103 and Marv Won carry the listener from the safety of their home to the dangerous streets of Detroit. Accompanied with a haunting melody, it stays true that talent does spring from Detroit as Apollo Brown’s beats completes the picture of “Real Detroit”.

Apollo Brown’s The Reset is now available via Mello Music Group.

Check out “Real Detroit” feat. The Left and Marv Won here:
http://media.audibletreats.com/Apollo_Brown-Real_Detroit_Feat_The_Left.mp3

Please post buy links for “Real Detroit” feat. The Left: http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/real-detroit-single/id367915173

Please post buy links for The Reset: http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/the-reset/id368331791

The Background:

Born into a bi-racial family in Grand Rapids, Michigan, Apollo Brown‘s early influences skewed more toward the music of Journey and The Carpenters than the urban genres his peers often cite as inspiration. This is not to say that once hip-hop came into play, Apollo wasn’t all in. Just as easily as he can praise the virtues of yacht rock, the 29-year-old beatsmith can name personal heroes – Gang Starr, Wu-Tang, Mobb Deep, M.O.P., Nas, and Black Moon – from the early 90s period in which, for him, beats and rhymes became life. Apollo began making his own music in 1996 using Voyetra audio software, then upgraded to Cool Edit 2000 in becoming a self-described bedroom beat-maker for roughly the next eight years. It was the mid-2000s, and the upstart producer saw no future for his work – work he had dedicated his life to – in an industry where radio was setting a formulaic pattern for mainstream music. But he eventually began to miss the creativity in his craft and began producing once again, releasing the instrumental albums Skilled Trade (2007) and Make Do (2009). He went on in 2009 to win the Detroit Red Bull Big Tune Championships and competed in the national finals. Apollo then signed as a producer with the Mello Music Group in December of 2009. His debut album, The Reset, is available now via Mello Music Group.

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, UPS, and YU in 2010. http://www.myspace.com/mellomusicgroup

Streams:

“Real Detroit” feat. The Left and Marv Won:
http://media.audibletreats.com/Apollo_Brown-Real_Detroit_Feat_The_Left.mp3

“Hungry” feat. Rapper Big Pooh and Black Milk:
http://media.audibletreats.com/Apollo_Brown-Hungry_Feat_Big_Pooh_And_Black_Milk.mp3

“Streets Won’t Let Me Chill Remix” feat. Diamond District:
http://media.audibletreats.com/Apollo_Brown-Streets_Wont_Let_Me_Chill_Feat_Diamond_District.mp3

“Brainwash Remix” feat. yU, Grap Luva & Finale:
http://media.audibletreats.com/Apollo_Brown-Brainwash_Remix.mp3

Apollo Brown – Skilled Trade:
http://usershare.net/fuvndby4cxmu

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

Twitter:
http://twitter.com/apollobrown

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

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

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

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Album, Apollo Brown, Black Milk, Culture of the United States, Detroit, Hip hop, Music, Rapping, United States

Free EP/Video: The Niceguys – The Green Room EP/EPK Video

Jun 8th

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The Niceguys Announce New Video, Give Fans A Chance To Catch Up On Prior Releases

The Niceguys’ EP, The Green Room, is evidence that the Houston-based group is truly a Supreme Team. Having met and formed while attending school at the University of Houston, The Niceguys bring together elements of the North and South to offer a versatile collection of sincere hip-hop with The Green Room EP – MC Yves Saint hails from Queens, New York, while DJ Candlestick, and producers Free and Christolph call various parts of Texas home.

For the Niceguys, the plan for putting together The Green Room EP was clear. “We just wanted to keep the formula simple,” says Free about the seven-track EP. “Dope beats, dope rhymes and no nonsense.” Presented by leading hip-hop outlets 2dopeboyz.com and Fatlace, the EP continues to garner the foursome acclaim and accolades. The song “Not At All” reveals the group’s undeniable energy and ability to pair catchy hooks with rewind-worthy verses, while the EP’s opening track, “Supreme Team“, serves as a Niceguys anthem, showcasing both their musical and lyrical abilities with a mix of boom-bap, bouncing basslines, and growing instrumentation paired with Yves Saint’s winding flows. After a colorful introduction that travels all over the place musically, it is hard not to keep listening to the rest of this EP.

The Niceguys have also given us an inside look on their straight forward, yet effective formula with an EPK, which also offers fans insight into the founding and history of the group. Says Yves Saint, “The EPK really just gives an in depth look into how The Niceguys started, to where we are now, and where were going.” In leading up to The Green Room release, The Niceguys have also released six online shorts called The NiceShorts, giving fans a behind-the-scenes look at the group.

As The Niceguys continue to put the finishing touches on their Fall-scheduled debut LP, The Show, they’re planning the release of a series of videos from The Green Room, the first being the official video for “Not At All,” which fans can expect in the coming weeks.

Check out the mastered version of The Niceguys’ new single, “Not At All”: http://media.audibletreats.com/The_Niceguys-Not_At_All.mp3

Download The Green Room EP here: http://theniceguys.bandcamp.com/album/the-green-room-ep

Watch The Niceguys EPK here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xeK8JvKk5W4

Please contact Michelle or Dan if interested in talking with The Niceguys.

The Niceguys epitomize the law of dynamics. They stimulate development and progress, and they also thrive off their own original ideas. The Niceguys’ MC, DJ, and Producers consist of four young men by the names of Yves (MC), Candlestick (DJ), Free (Producer), and Christolph (Producer), respectively. Experiencing The Niceguys’ chemistry live on stage is when the audience can witness that there is more to the group than meets the ear. The guys’ personality and talent, as well as the lyrical content of their music, combine to provide a feel-good atmosphere for whoever is around. Having released The Green Room EP for free download in late 2009, The Niceguys have been quickly garnering attention from writers, bloggers, and tastemakers alike. The Niceguys’ debut LP, The Show, will be dropping in the fall of 2010 via The Pi Group.

Streams:

“Not At All”:
http://media.audibletreats.com/The_Niceguys-Not_At_All.mp3

Download The Green Room EP:
http://theniceguys.bandcamp.com/album/the-green-room-ep
http://www.mediafire.com/?yzwiiztmdzq

The Niceguys EPK:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xeK8JvKk5W4

The NiceShorts:
Volume 1 – Southern Living: http://vimeo.com/6173766
Volume 2 – The Workout: http://vimeo.com/6497474
Volume 3 – The Raid: http://vimeo.com/6621665
Volume 4 – FranCHESTca: http://vimeo.com/6828338
Volume 5 – Supreme Team: http://vimeo.com/7865261
Volume 6 – Progression: http://vimeo.com/10576018

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

Twitter:
http://twitter.com/theniiceguys

Facebook:
http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-NICEGUYS/10365714933

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

Official Site:
http://theniceguysrule.com/

Label Site:
http://www.youtube.com/user/PiGroupMedia

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Album, Disc jockey, Extended play, Green Room, Hip hop, Master of Ceremonies, New York, University of Houston

MP3: Darryl Moore – “Jamie”

Apr 23rd

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Darryl Moore Tells The Story Of A Life In Ruins With New Single Off Upcoming Release

The Song:

Once again immersing listeners in the classic soul genre, reminiscent of the 1970′s, Rhythm n’ Blues artist Darryl Moore reveals the second single from his fast approaching release. “Jamie” is the story of a life in ruins, ruled by dope and desperation. Darryl explains, “The message of this song is that substance abuse can attack even the best of us, even if we are honor roll students with bright futures.” He continues, “It’s our surroundings; the enemy is on the rise and his poison has destroyed our minds and our children’s.” Making sure not to detract from the raw, emotive lyrics, Moore layers his voice on top of very straight, simple instrumentals. He describes the song’s creation, “Ivan Johnson produced the music and I heard crying in the melody. Because I’d written the song prior to hearing the music, I’d thought it would be a perfect match.” The static drumbeat is filled out nicely by an airy organ and a tasteful, ghostly guitar flourishes. The simplicity of the track lets the vocals stand out, making the story far more potent, as he sings, “In a world of darkness, lost without no hope or place to go, you see, Jamie had it all, and example I can show.” Darryl Moore’s debut album Where I’m At will be available May 4th via Georgia Anne Muldrow and Declaime’s new label, SomeOthaShip Connect.

“Jamie”: http://media.audibletreats.com/Darryl_Moore-Jamie.mp3

Please post buy links for Darryl Moore’s “Dream Girl” single if you can: http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/dream-girl-single/id334573692

The Background:

Darryl Moore‘s years of hard work has not escaped the attention of the industry. His acclaimed contribution to Gorilla Zoe‘s hit “Life of a Hustla” ensured Mr. Moore’s name would be whispered among those in the know. These nods of approval would reach as high an academia as Darryl has the distinction of contributing his vocals to “Soul Sista” a collaboration with Cornell West on his “Never Forget a Journey of Street Revelations” album. The record featured the likes of Andre 3000, Jill Scott and Gerald Levert, an impressive feat that seems to predict more greatness ahead from this talented artist.

Streams:

“Jamie “:
http://media.audibletreats.com/Darryl_Moore-Jamie.mp3

“Dream Girl “:
http://media.audibletreats.com/Darryl_Moore-Dream_Girl.mp3

MySpace:
http://www.myspace.com/darrylmooremusic1

Label:
http://www.youtube.com/user/someothashipCONNECT
http://Twitter.com/SomeOthaShip

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Album, Arts, Gorilla Zoe, Guitar, Jill Scott, Music, Singing, Soul music

MP3: D.Black – Ali’Yah Instrumental Album

Apr 23rd

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D.Black Releases Instrumental Version Of Praised Album, Ali'Yah

Critical Praise for D.Black:

“Like any artist with a passion, Black embraces that passion and puts it on full display. For that reason alone, this record is worth hearing at least once. What will bring you back for more listens, though, will be the beats, which are worth drooling over.” – PopMatters.com

“Whether it be the strength in his vocals itself or the power behind the metaphorically constructed lyrics, D. Black harmonizes with the beat, rather than against it bringing his vivacity full-circle.” – KevinNottingham.com

“Where other rappers have attempted and failed with these types of records, D.Black succeeds because of his sincere delivery.” – HipHopDX.com

Ali’Yah featured as one of Amazon’s Outstanding 2009 Albums You Might Have Missed.

The Songs:

Seattle, Washington-based emcee D.Black made waves late last year with the release of his highly celebrated sophomore album, Ali-Yah, on Sportn’ Life Records/MYX Music Label. Showcasing his development as an artist since his emergence onto the hip-hop scene, Ali-Yah features 14 soulful, yet heavy-hitting, tracks chockfull of insightful lyricism, smooth delivery, and bangin’ production, which was supplied by powerhouses Jake One and Vitamin D. “Yesterday” and “The Return” are just two of the many standout tracks that ended up on countless mixtapes and catapulted Ali’Yah onto many year-end lists.

With all the critical acclaim that the album has received, it seemed only natural to release an instrumental version for public consumption, which D.Black is proud to do. A lifelong advocate of music and its unmistakable power, D.Black hopes aspiring emcees will take these expertly arranged beats as a foundation for their own inspired verses.

Download D.Black’s Ali’Yah Instrumental Album Here: http://usershare.net/1pbavs537bg3

Please post buy links! iTunes store link: http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewAlbum?id=330128082&s=143441

The Background:

Born and raised in Seattle, Washington, D.Black’s musical roots are deep, with his mother and father both involved in pioneering hip-hop groups in the Seattle music scene. In 2006, D.Black released his debut album, The Cause & Effect, a huge regional success, allowing the emcee to share the stage with Nas, Freeway, Bun B, Clipse, Paul Wall, The Boot Camp Click, and more. After being mentored by Vitamin D, a staple and veteran of the Seattle hip-hop scene, D.Black began making a name for himself by working on projects with producer Jake One. One such collaboration resulted in D.Black being featured on Jake One’s White Van Music, on the track “God Like,” helping to cement the Seattle emcee as a household name beyond the Pacific Northwest. Jake One and Vitamin D were also both instrumental in helping D.Black create his new album, offering guidance and production on the record. D.Black’s new album, Ali’Yah, is now available everywhere via Sportn’ Life Records/MYX Music Label.

Please contact Michelle or Dan if interested in talking with D.Black

About MYX Music:

MYX Music Label was founded in 2007 by industry veteran Karim Panni of the Boom Bap Project (Rhymesayers Entertainment). MYX Music Label is under the umbrella of MYX TV, which is the only music and lifestyle channel dedicated to the Asian American community. Distributed nationally, MYX TV showcases the hottest major label and independent content as well as dynamic original programming that fuses fashion, comedy, and culture. MYX Music Label integrates the newest technology while developing innovative digital distribution and promotion strategies to service their artists. The MYX Music Label was created for the sole purpose of using the MYX TV visual network platform to promote the finest independent hip-hop and urban music. MYX Music Label’s ambitious release schedule for 2009 includes groundbreaking works from production duo Keelay & Zaire, D.Black, Jern Eye, and Kam Moye aka Supastition. Also, adding to their versatility as a label, MYX Music Label DVD releases include The Nutshack, Built From Skratch, Str8 Laced and Slanted Comedy, which features today’s top Asian American comedians For more information on MYX Music Label, please visit http://www.myxmusiclabel.com.

Streams:

“Special”:
http://media.audibletreats.com/D.Black-Special_Feat_Fatal_Lucciauno.mp3

D.Black speaks on Ali’Yah:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iqg_Q8sWiMc
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xq8YFBjtR1I

D.Black on the Seattle Hip-Hop Scene:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=82x8iPqXrEY

“Yesterday”:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uvvX_ruZjT4
http://media.audibletreats.com/D_Black_Yesterday_FINAL.mp3

King5 News Segment:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=afHvv6LIZXI

“Yesterday” Remix Feat. Fatal Lucciauno, Spaceman, SK, and Marissa:
http://media.audibletreats.com/D.Black-Yesterday_Remix.mp3

D.Black and Spaceman “I Believe”:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ECZlRsm8-KE

“Blow the Trumps” Live Performance:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NNYtfZvNNmo

“Yesterday” Live Performance:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WbYN4h78rRg

DJBooth.net Freestyle:
http://media.audibletreats.com/D.Black-Double_Black_Stax_With_No_Cheese_DJBooth_Freestyle.mp3

Behind The Scenes Studio Footage with D.Black:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nFuctxtVeVM

Ra Scion of Common Market Speaks on D.Black and Ali’Yah:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UTGkMP_DLek

D.Black Ali’Yah Promo #1:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VXkT4Gi_ucM

D.Black Radio Interview With Kube 93:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RyBbNUZzGzc

“On The Go” (Produced by B. Brown):
http://media.audibletreats.com/D.Black-On_The_Go_FINAL.mp3

Blue Scholars Video on D.Black:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LFnouEzzWWI

“Touch the Stars” Feat. Tiffany Wilson (Produced by Jake One):
http://media.audibletreats.com/D_Black-Touch_The_Stars.mp3

Jake One speaks about D.Black:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jfoIDE5ghRs

“The Return” (Produced by Jake One):
http://media.audibletreats.com/D_Black-The_Return_Prod_By_Jake_One.mp3

D.Black Announces New Album Ali’Yah:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gB7bfbFkfcQ

“Keep On Going” feat. Vitamin D (Prod. By Vitamin D):
http://media.audibletreats.com/D_Black-Keep_On_Going_Feat_Vitamin_D_Prod_By_Vitamin_D.mp3

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

Twitter:
http://twitter.com/DBLACKsea
http://twitter.com/MYXMusicLabel

Facebook:
http://www.facebook.com/damian.black

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

Label Site:
http://www.sportnlife.net/
http://www.myxmusiclabel.com

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Album, Hip hop, Music, Pacific Northwest, Record label, Record producer, Rhymesayers Entertainment, White Van Music

MP3: League510 – “To The Beat”

Apr 9th

Posted by admin in st louis urban nightlife

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The Song:

League510 Releases New Town Techno Single

With winter out of the way, League510, consisting of emcees TK, Mr. Knowitall, Monty, and DJ Blacksmith, are excited to drop their latest single, “To The Beat,” to get people ready for a good time this summer. Emphasizing the group’s original Town Techno sound, “To The Beat” is the perfect soundtrack to your next party. The energetic synthesizer is contagiously satisfying; you’ll find yourself unable to forget the beat, while the song’s hook, “We’re movin’ and groovin’ to the beat,” sung by the group’s close friend and fellow artist, Mara Decoudrex, matches the beat’s catchiness perfectly. “After we wrote it, we immediately thought of her,” says League510. “She had the perfect voice for it.” When asked what the biggest challenge was making the song, they answer, “Writing it. The beat is crazy and prior to making this track we’d never rapped to anything like it.” Recording the track wasn’t all challenges, though. The four Bay Area natives had plenty of good times recording the dance anthem: “The most enjoyable part was when Mara was recording the hook in her ‘valley girl‘ voice. We laughed the entire time.”

The title track to their album, To The Beat, the song genuinely represents how the group feels as newly emerging artists to the scene, while capturing the unique concept that League follows throughout the course of their debut album. Explaining the relationship League510 says, “This song is the title track because it signifies League510′s landing on earth and attempting to adapt and learn how to move ‘to the beat’ of a new world while still marching ‘to the beat’ of our own drum.” Looks like the ultimate summer anthem has arrived a little early.

Be on the lookout for the official video for League510′s “To The Beat” in the coming weeks.

“To The Beat”: http://media.audibletreats.com/League510-To_The_Beat.mp3

The Background:

Emcees TK, Mont, Mr. Knowitall and DJ Blacksmith better known as League510 are pioneers of a sound that is all their own, Town Techno. With a sound that is out of this world, League510′s musical journey began in a galaxy far away from ours. After traveling the universe for years, they entered our galaxy and our planet shortly thereafter. With sights on our world, the quartet chose to land in the hills east of Oakland, CA. After hiding their ship deep in the hills they approached this new town with great curiosity and were immediately amazed by the vibrant culture that they found. Adopting the Bay Area scene as their new home, League510 wasted no time in beginning their new musical journey here in our world. Using advanced abilities, the four emcees quickly mastered the art of sound and gave birth to Town Techo, a form of music that would unite the people in heightened awareness; to show them to take action, to appreciate the fun in life, to believe in themselves and to believe in The League.

Please contact Michelle or Dan if interested in talking with League510

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