Hanni El Khatib – You Rascal You (video)
Posted in Artists, Music Videos on August 19th, 2010 by Hyphen“ooooooh dat’s funky, dat’s funky” – Ohio Players
Lace Cadence – Launchpad (mixtape)
Posted in Artists, Mixtapes on August 18th, 2010 by Hyphen
It’s been a long time coming, but the homey Lace Cadence of Clockwork has officially released his first solo project, coming in the form of the Launchpad mixtape. If you’re familiar with Clockwork, then you know a bit of what to expect, but this builds off the group’s sound and takes it to a new place altogether. I had a nice discussion with Lace about where he’s at musically these days and I couldn’t be prouder of dude. In essence, he’s a grown ass man and he’s going to make the music he wants to make, without compromise. He’s shown elements of this style throughout his career, but he really owned it on these records. As an artist, that’s where you want to be.
I’m also happy to add that J. Moore and I hosted the tape, while DJ B-Mello mixed the project from front to back (sound familiar?). It was a great process all around, so big shouts to Lace, Frank, Blastoff Productions, Producer L, and everyone involved with Launchpad. Hope y’all enjoy the tape as much as we enjoyed putting it together.
Download here.
Aloe Blacc – Politician (Live on Sound Session)
Posted in Artists, Interviews, Live Performances, Sound Session, Videos on August 15th, 2010 by HyphenAloe Blacc visited us last week and while here, he blessed us with a live performance of “Politician,” singing soulfully and eloquently about our government officials. The full interview is coming soon, but I wanted y’all to see this video ASAP. Nailed it in one take…
Be sure to cop Aloe’s Good Things album on Stones Throw, coming out September 28th. Support good music!
“My purpose for music is positive social change…” – Aloe Blacc
Laws ft. Emilio Rojas and Big K.R.I.T. – Hold You Down (Remix) (video)
Posted in Artists, Music Videos, Remixes on August 14th, 2010 by HyphenLooks windy. And dope. Props to Derek Pike.
J. Pinder – Three Words (video)
Posted in Artists, Music Videos on August 11th, 2010 by HyphenBack to back dope videos from the town, this one courtesy of J. Pinder. Jon Augustavo did a great job directing this video (as always), but what I really want to know is…what condo did they shoot in? I’ve been looking at some similar spots and I’m kinda obsessed with the house hunting. So far, nothing’s touching this spot though.
SOTA ft. Helladope and Jarv Dee – Extrahelladope (video)
Posted in Artists, Music Videos on August 10th, 2010 by HyphenCould there be a more fitting song title? The State of the Artist crew is quickly becoming one of my favorite local groups and this video from Stephan Gray certainly helps the cause. Off that SeattleCaliFragilisticExtraHellaDopeness.
Theophilus London – Hey Wonderful (video)
Posted in Artists, Music Videos on August 7th, 2010 by HyphenSelf explanatory.
Ab-Soul ft. Kendrick Lamar – Turn Me Up (video)
Posted in Artists, Music Videos on August 7th, 2010 by HyphenThis has been the jam for the past few weeks and I’m glad to see the Top Dawg crew turned it into a video. Smooth, mellow beat, plus dope MC’s…what else do you need?
Kendrick is a cot damn beast, btw.
Fashawn ft. Planet Asia – The Ecology / The Score (video)
Posted in Artists, Music Videos on August 7th, 2010 by HyphenI remember making the yearly drive from Seattle to L.A. and back for college and every time I went through Fresno, I had the same thought: one side of I-5 looked like any strip mall friendly college neighborhood while the other…looked like the F that Fash describes in “The Ecology.” Great records, and you get the 2 for 1 visual treatment courtesy of Punit Dhesi too.
Wiz Khalifa – Never Been (video)
Posted in Artists, Music Videos on August 7th, 2010 by HyphenNever Been…high. The same cannot be said for Wiz.