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Rapper Frank Nitt & Delicious Vinyl To Produce Reality Webisode Series, The Go Girl Show
Jun 9th
Frank Nitt Celebrates EP And Single Success, Offers Aspiring Entertainers A Chance To Win Private Party, Video Appearance
| Following the May 25th release of Jewels In My Backpack, Frank Nitt is excited to announce the filming of his upcoming webisode series, The Go Girl Show. The casting call will take place this Friday, June 11th at Freak City in Los Angeles, California. Filming will take place the evenings of Monday, June 14th through Thursday, June 17th. All competitors must be available for duration of the filming to be eligible for selection.
Throughout the course of The Go Girl Show, Frank Nitt will lead aspiring entertainers and female fans through a series of challenges as they compete to become Frank Nitt’s Go Girl. Inspired by “Go Girl,” the lead single from Frank Nitt’s Terrace Martin produced Jewels In My Backpack EP, the webisode series serves to match the song’s positive message of female empowerment and independence, giving aspiring entertainers and Frank’s female fans the chance to take part in a variety of challenges that show off their intelligence, talents, and natural beauty, while offering the winning contestant the chance to gain awareness and to build their portfolio. Says Frank, “Ladies, I’m looking for a strong, beautiful, and intelligent woman – the essence of a ‘Go Girl’ – is that you?” The judging panel, made up of a combination of celebrities and industry veterans, will choose one lucky winner, who will have a dinner party and private party in her honor hosted at Freak City. Frank’s Go Girl will also have the opportunity to make an appearance in an upcoming Frank Nitt or Delicious Vinyl video. Casting Call Details: What: Frank Nitt’s The Go Girl Show Check out the video for “Go Girl” feat. Problem: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZHrwGavCUz8 Please post buy links: http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/jewels-in-my-backpack/id371809502 |
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“Go Girl” feat. Problem: Frank Nitt & DJ Buddy Podcast & Jewels In My Backpack Commerical #1: Jewels In My Backpack Commercial #2: Jewels In My Backpack Commercial #3: Behind The Scences – “Go Girl” Video Shoot: Bio, pictures, and streams available here: Facebook: Twitter: MySpace: Label Site: |
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Free EP: Oddisee – Odd Spring
May 15th
Oddisee Releases His Fourth & Final Installment of "Odd Seasons" And Goes On Tour With Diamond District
Critical Praise forDiamond 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
As Oddisee of celebrated group Diamond District busies himself with a west coast tour, he is also getting ready to release the fourth and final installment of his season-themed series, Odd Spring via Mello Music Group. His first season-themed EP, Odd Summer, dropped in May 2009 starting Oddisee’s way into his “Odd Seasons” series creating a large fan base for the producer/emcee. As he went through the seasons and the year, the unique concept of the series became more apparent to anyone listening. Coming to an end, Oddisee delivers another captivating theme to spring with buoyant beats and fitting lyrics. Download Odd Spring and the other seasons at Oddisee’s bandcamp page. Now that Oddisee has offered all four seasons for free download to fans and supporters, the producer/emcee will be packaging all four seasons into an exclusive vinyl box set. The vinyl box set will be available for sale via Mello Music Group in the coming months. Catch Oddisee on tour with Diamond District this month. While a number of the dates have come and gone, fans out West still have the chance to catch Oddisse along with his group Diamond District over the coming days.
Download Odd Spring: http://oddisee.bandcamp.com/
Show Dates:
May 1 – Los Angeles, California – Oddisee @ Boom Box
May 2 – Riverside, California – Oddisee @
May 6 – Portland, Oregon – Diamond District & DJ Quartermaine @
May 9 – Seattle, Washington – Diamond District in-studio performance at 90.3FM KEXP 8:00 PM
May 9 – Seattle, Washington Diamond District @ Chop Suey
May 10 – Seattle, Washington – DJ Quartermaine @ Jetset
May 12 – Los Angeles – Diamond District, Trek Life & DJ Quartermaine guest appearance @ Low End Theory (Airliner)
May 13 – Pomona, California: Diamond District, Trek Life & DJ Quartermaine @ Cal Poly
May 14 – Los Angeles, California Diamond District & DJ Quartermaine @ Self Help Graphics & Art Center
May 15 – Los Angeles, California Diamond District & DJ Quartermaine @ Fats Beats (In Store)
May 27 – Toronto, OT – Oddisee @ Rivoli (Beat Lounge)
Please contact Michelle or Dan if interested in talking with Oddisee.
Please post pre-order & buy links!
Traveling Man:
http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/traveling-man/id348105642
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
Background:
Since producing and performing the hit track “Musik Lounge” for DJ Jazzy Jeff‘s Magnificent LP, Amir “Oddisee” Mohamed has pushed his involvement in the music industry into fifth gear. Taking advantage of working at A Touch of Jazz studios, Oddisee has incorporated the neo soul vibe of Philly into his eclectic and well-decorated resume. Coming from a diverse background, the half Sudanese, half African-American was blessed with musical talent from both sides of his family. Oddisee was influenced by the accomplished singers, guitarists, and poets on his Sudanese side, and on his American side, by the gospel singers, blue grass guitar players, and older cousins who gave him his first taste of hip-hop. Ironically, though, it was his Sudanese father that gave Oddisee the vinyl that fueled his passion for producing hip-hop music.
Since turning his focus towards hip-hop, Oddisee has worked with the likes of Gary Shider of Parliament andFunkadelic, DJ Jazzy Jeff, Talib Kweli, J-Live, Little Brother, Freeway, Flying Lotus, and many other respected recording artists. Now signed with Mello Music Group, Oddisee continues to be one of the hardest working producer/emcees in hip-hop, preparing to release an instrumental project, a solo project, a second Diamond Districtalbum, full album production for Finale, Trek LIfe, and Stik Figa, and is executive producing a handful of other projects. With his incredibly distinctive and mesmerizing style, Oddisee covers just about every sect of hip-hop music, creating a sound that is appealing to all music lovers. Born in Washington D.C. and raised in Maryland, Oddisee and his “Low Budget” crew, including such hip hop artists and producers as Kev Brown, Kenn Starr, and his group Diamond District (XO and yU) have already managed to leave their mark on the hip-hop community and the D.C. metropolitan area.
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 Spring Mixtape download:
http://oddisee.bandcamp.com/
The Stand Interview:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0mY6QnuyoWM
“Kansas City (South Central Remix)” Feat. Stik Figa:
http://media.audibletreats.com/Oddisee-Kansas_Bay_Feat_Stik_Figa.mp3
“yU Traveling (NYC Remix)” Feat. yU:
http://media.audibletreats.com/Oddisee-yU_Traveling_Feat_yU.mp3
“San Fran”:
http://media.audibletreats.com/Oddisee-San_Fran.mp3
“Chicago”:
http://media.audibletreats.com/Oddisee-Chicago.mp3
“Khartoum”:
http://media.audibletreats.com/Oddisee-Khartoum.mp3
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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Video: TRUTHLiVE – The Barbershop EPK 3/4
Apr 9th
Follow TRUTHLiVE As He Prepares For A Show In Hometown Of Santa Rosa, CA
The Video:
After releasing his EP The Unlearning, and leading up to the release of his full-length album, Patience, which was produced entirely by Jake One and will be arriving April 20, 2010, TRUTHLiVE is releasing an inside look, four-part EPK series. As the third installment, The Barbershop follows the rapper as he prepares for a performance at Last Day Saloon, which is also the location of his Santa Rosa release party on April 16, and night out on the town. Getting a haircut from longtime friend Jon the Backyard Barber, TRUTHLiVE mentions Monta Ellis, of the Golden State Warriors, and the great game he played that evening. A true sports fanatic, look out for TRUTHLiVE’s sports vlog coming soon. As the evening progresses, TRUTHLiVE sets up the stage of Last Day Saloon with the help of DJ Tonytone, a collaborator on “Tormented Genius”, and does a quick, but meticulous, sound check for his DJ and rap sets. A true success, the show was sold out with over 500 in attendance. The real deal, when TRUTHLiVE hits the stage, he delivers.
TRUTHLiVE’s album, Patience, is available April 20, 2010 via Interdependent Media. His album release party at Last Day Saloon will be April 16, 2010 and features performances by Zion-I, Donwill, Moe Green, DJ Toure, and The Park in addition to TRUTHLIVE’s own set.
Watch EPK 3 here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RwmnAQmgs7A
Watch EPK 2 here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SpqPc5LQg5Y
Just In Case You Missed It, Watch EPK 1 here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ualklyNOiU
Download The Unlearning EP: http://www.djbooth.net/index/mixtapes/entry/truthlive-the-unlearning-ep
Please contact Michelle or Dan if interested in talking with TRUTHLIVE.
The Background:
Evan “TRUTHLiVE” Phillips, owner and founder of Interdependent Media, has certainly made his mark in the music industry with his wide range of talents. As an emcee, DJ, entrepreneur, and artist, TRUTHLiVE has had his hands in everything from a very young age. After a traumatic adolescent period where his health was at risk, three heart surgeries proved the artist to be quite a fighter. He explains to his new listeners, “The name TRUTHLiVE doesn’t mean that I’m proclaiming myself as the truth, end-all be-all; it’s more of a reminder to myself on how to conduct my life and career.” The MC best summates, “My music is my truth and my life.” That meaningful music will arrive on April 20th in the form of Patience, TRUTHLiVE’s debut release, courtesy of Bay Area label Interdependent Media.
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 Donwill, TRUTHLiVE, Canibus, Von Pea, A-Plus, and more. For more information, please visit http://www.imculture.com
Streams:
EPK 3:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RwmnAQmgs7A
http://vimeo.com/10726392
“Coors Light and Ski Boats” (DJBooth Exclusive Freestyle):
http://djbooth.cachefly.net/freestyles/downloads/DJBooth.net_Exclusive_Freestyles_-_TRUTHLiVE_-_Coors_Light_Ski_Boats.mp3
EPK 2:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SpqPc5LQg5Y
http://vimeo.com/10560986
EPK 1:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ualklyNOiU
The UnLearning EP Download:
http://www.djbooth.net/index/mixtapes/entry/truthlive-the-unlearning-ep
“The UnLearning”:
http://media.audibletreats.com/TRUTHLiVE-The_Unlearning_Prod_By_Vitamin_D.mp3
“Can’t Hold Me Back”:
http://media.audibletreats.com/TRUTHLiVE-Cant_Hold_Me_Back.mp3
“Broken” Prod. By The ARE:
http://media.audibletreats.com/TRUTHLiVE-Broken.mp3
“Tormented Genius” Prod. By Martin SLO:
http://media.audibletreats.com/TRUTHLiVE-Tormented_Genius.mp3
“Shoot Me Down” prod. by Tha Bizness:
http://media.audibletreats.com/TRUTHLiVE-Shoot_Me_Down.mp3
Bio, pictures, and streams available here:
http://www.audibletreats.com/download/truthlive
Facebook:
http://www.facebook.com/pages/TRUTHLiVE-EVAN-PHiLLiPS/14477104518
Twitter:
http://twitter.com/Truthlive
Myspace:
http://www.myspace.com/truthlive
Label Site:
http://www.imculture.com/
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MP3/Video: DaVinci – “Hustler’s Theme” + Video Interview
Feb 11th
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Bay Area Emcee Preps Debut LP With New Hustler Anthem, Sits Down For Two-Part Interview With 24KMilkCrate.com The Song: Back with the fourth and final pre-album track before the release of his SWTBRDSdebut, The Day The Turf Stood Still (March 9th),DaVinci aka J. DaVinciswiftly delivers another strong offering, “Hustler’s Theme,” to hold us over until he begins releasing the first songs and videos from his album in the coming weeks. Sticking with a golden formula, DaVinci once again links up with Vancouver producer and frequent collaborator Blunt (Freeway, Edgar Alan Floe, J-Love) who brings his trademark smooth, soulful chops to the track the perfect contrasting backdrop to DaVinci’s raspy vocals and the lyrical landscapes the Bay Area MC effortlessly paints. Speaking of those landscapes, on “Hustlers Theme” DaVinci skillfully performs his as-usual impressive balancing act between tough talk and enlightenment, mixing in a heavy dose of street science while the underlying tones of DaVinci’s lyrics touch on the importance of education in attaining financial stability. “Whether you hustle or work a job, there are dos and donts that everyone should have as part of their business etiquette,” says DaVinci. While avoiding the preachy-ness known to drag down so many songs with a message, DaVinci still manages to deliver a strong message for those that dont have the best education but still run the streets with dreams of financial comfort. “I wanted to convey to them that they could [still] reach these financial goals if they abide by the rules of ‘The Hustlers Theme’.” DaVinci’s The Day The Turf Stood Still will be available for free download March 9th via SWTBRDS Creative Collective. “Hustler’s Theme” (Prod. By Blunt): http://media.audibletreats.com/DaVinci-Hustlers_Theme_Prod_By_Blunt.mp3 Also, check out DaVinci’s two-part sit down interview with the west coast’s own 24kMilkCrate.com as DaVinci speaks on the forthcoming The Day The Turf Stood Still, where he finds his inspiration, and discusses a few key tracks from the album. 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. |
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| Streams:
“Hustler’s Theme” (Prod. By Blunt): 24KMilkCrate.Com TV: DaVinci Interview Pt. 1: 24KMilkCrate.Com TV: DaVinci Interview Pt. 2: “Real N*ggaz Remix” Feat. Kaz Kyzah and ROD: Video montage: “Trickle Down” Prod. By Blunt: “It’s On Me” Prod. By Blunt: Bio, pictures, and streams available here: Twitter: MySpace: Facebook: Official Site: Label Site: |
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MP3 & Video: DaVinci – “Trickle Down” Prod. By Blunt
Jan 28th
Bay Area’s Next In Line, DaVinci Brings A Poignant Message About Government And Community To Listeners
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 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. |
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| Streams:
Video montage: “Trickle Down” Prod. By Blunt: “It’s On Me” Prod. By Blunt: Bio, pictures, and streams available here: Twitter: MySpace: Facebook: Official Site: Label Site: |
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