Author Archives: ChiefDoomsday

Austin Off The Top :: TX Power House TV Cypher Part 2

Tosin was hosting.

Bavu Blakes was hanging out.

Gerald G, Tuk Da Gat, Pimpin Pen, Cory Kendrix, Sertified and Kydd got down.

Haris laced the beat that DJ Hella Yella fed em.

Dig it:

-chief

Applied Pressure at SXSW :: One for the Calendars

DO NOT MISS THIS SHOW.

-chief

Get Your Beauty Bar On :: Click-Clack Doing It Live

My main main is coming up majorly nowadays, and that’s a good thing, because Click-Clack is no joke.  A cat like this deserves all of the praise he’s getting and then some.  Dig it:

-chief

The Full Mustafa :: Another Gem by Edison

My introduction to Edison came via my longtime friend EVAK1 and their collaborative effort Six Pack O’ Death.  Then I saw his Twitch demonstration on YouTube.  That meant that when I saw a post about his new release The Full Mustafa, it was a no-brainer that I was going to it.  It’s a free download… no stream this time, but trust me, it’s worth your time… get it now.

-chief

Locals Done Good :: The Ghost Wolves

I love seeing my contemporaries make things happen, and Carazy Wolf is a shining example of that.  Lots of us were aspiring songwriters and musicians back in early new millenium San Marcos.  Talent was swelling from the city, and she was one of the strongest talents around.  Years later, those seeds of creation have grown into The Ghost Wolves, and all the right elements are there.  Confidence, a DIY ethic, and great talent all shine through in the latest video, Curl Up And Dye”.  Take a look for yourself:

-chief

Exploded Drawing Keeps You Hip :: Raj Mahal

Whenever the heads at Exploded Drawing  make a recommendation, take it to the bank.  Here’s the latest beatsmith they’ve hipped me to, and he’s from the heart of where it’s all happening.  This is Raj Mahal, from Detroit.  Listen, download, share, repeat.

-chief

Coming Soon For You :: Big Package brings Macrogasm

From the heads that brought you Hip Hop That Doesn’t Suck (every 4th Wednesday at Plush) comes some fresh heat…  Brokebread and Anom have teamed up to form Big Package, and this spring they’re dropping some new dopeness in the for of Macrogasm.  Peep the teaser trailer:

For more info on the crew, visit the Why Be? Family website, and cop that hotness when it comes out.

-chief

Like They Never Left :: Crew 54 Reunion Show

Recently, Crew 54 reunited at Flamingo Cantina to celebrate the upcoming release BRB…

Check out how it all went down:

And if that wasn’t enough, here’s a taste of how BoomBaptist put it down that night:

-chief

Pictures from the Past :: The Last B-Side Mix Show Photo

My man NickNack recently took a bunch of us down memory lane by posting a pic from his Instagram page on Facebook.  Check it out:

There are so many people that were important to the growth of the Austin Hip-Hop scene in the 90s, which directly correlates to where the scene is today.  Among the people in this photo are NickNack, Doug Mecca and Scooter of Hip-Hop Mecca, N.O.O.K., Tee Double, Bavu Blakes, Sub Zero of Five Finger Records and more… those were the days.

-chief

Words Of Wisdom :: “On Everything” by Park N Murray

This morning, I woke up to several captivating post on my Facebook network.  One of my favorites of the day came from the homeboy Branden Michael Rex, Park N Murray member and Calm Child representer.  Not only are the beats and rhymes on point in the song “On Everything”, the video contains some candid moments full of wisdom.  Enjoy!

-chief