“If there is anyone out there who still doubts that America is a place where all things are possible; who still wonders if the dream of our founders is alive in our time; who still questions the power of our democracy – tonight is your answer.”
NEW MUSIC: Keelay & Zaire – “The Times” feat. Blu & Fortilive + “Addicts For Real” feat. Tunji
November 4, 2008
Here are two new joints produced by my dudes Keelay & Zaire, from their upcoming project Ridin’ High. One track features rhymes from Blu, Fortilive and vocals Nino Moshella, while the other features yours truly.
Keelay & Zaire feat. Blu, Fortilive & Nino Moshella – “The Times“
Keelay & Zaire feat. Tunji – “Addicts For Real“
I recorded this one with Keelay last winter while I was up in the bay.
NEW MUSIC: Charles Hamilton, Asher Roth & B.o.B. – “Change Gon’ Come”
November 3, 2008
Three of XXL’s draft picks spit over the classic Sam Cooke joint. Peep that and another new joint from Asher below.
Charles Hamilton, Asher Roth & B.o.B. – “Change Gon’ Come“
Asher Roth – “The Reading” (produced by Nottz)
Jigga x Obama (video)
November 3, 2008Shawn Corey Carter stumps for Barry in Virginia over the weekend. I personally am not at all mad that my future president is friends with my favorite artist.
Photos from the Inverse “HipHopSoul” video shoot
October 31, 2008As promised, here are some shots from the set of our video for “HipHopSoul,” which we filmed on a greenscreen near downtown LA last Sunday. The video was helmed by my good friend and hero Gregthedude, with some help from our homegirl Lauren Fisher as assistant director. We filmed at this crazy stage called ForgeLA, which is basically a huge, curved white wall that we painted bright green to shoot on. Check out some photos from the day below, and look for the video in the next few months, preceded by a behind the scenes featurette, “Making The Video” style.
Onto the photos…huge shoutouts to Nick at 3ByOne for documenting the day with his camera skills.
The old school boombox…one of our main props for the video. Shoutouts to Inka One and Rob C for hookin that up on some super last minute shit:
Co-stars:
Filming on the greenscreen:
Some of the bright-ass lighting equipment:
His Dudeness at work…Gregthedirector:
our incredible assistant director Lauren Fisher:
The homeys E-Dubb, Grizz from the Wreck Crew and Convinced came through:
Wrapping up the shoot with featured vocalist Noah King:
On a related note, we’re actually shooting another video next weekend, for the song “So Far.” That video’s actually gonna drop first, and I’ll be sure get some footage from that day for y’all as well. Let me know what you think.
NEW MUSIC: Kyle Lucas – Kyle Lucas Is Still My Favorite (mixtape)
October 31, 2008
Here’s a brand new mixtape from my homey Kyle Lucas out of ATL, whose band Vonnegutt just got inked to Big Boi’s Purple Ribbon Label. Don’t sleep, this kid’s got skills. I was actually supposed to be on this project, but couldn’t get my shit together to record in time, so look for me on a remix soon. Click the cover to download or here to check out some music at Kyle’s Myspace.
Meeting The Knux + “Bang! Bang!” live on Kimmel (video)
October 31, 2008
Got a chance to see The Knux rock last night at USC and chop it up with them for an upcoming episode of OkayplayerTV, along with Gregthedude. They came across as two very good dudes with genuine passion for their work, and their music is definitely different and dope. Check ‘em out performing their single “Bang! Bang!” below on Kimmel last week, and look for their debut album Remind Me In 3 Days…in stores now.
NEW MUSIC: Diz Gibran – “Ike’s Mood Revisited”
October 31, 2008
The homey Dizzy soliloquizes over the late, great Isaac Hayes’ CLASSIC “Ike’s Mood.” This shit is disgusting.
EVENT: Boombox w/ Black Milk, U-N-I, Jake One, Vitamin D, New Jack Hustle, The Exactly’s Anniversary and more
October 31, 2008
Since 35% of my current playlist is performing, you already know I’ll be there. In full Reggie Noble attire. Bet that.
