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Party Favors :: Casino & Sertified Visualize For ‘Roll It Up’

Posted on July 31, 2019 | Leave a comment

Austin is no stranger to the loud, to the point where if you were to create a smoker’s anthem, there are more than enough candidates to pair up.  Two of the latest entrants are Casino and Sertified, and with their quick, laid back offering that is Roll It Up, they’ve certainly made a strong play for having the current frontrunner.  With the help of Nvision Media‘s Eric Sattler, Happy Clouds Smoke Shop, and a handful of cameos from Austin creatives, the duo made a memorable video centered around throwing a smoker’s delight style party in the ideal location.  Check out the video, leave a like and a comment, and share it around for others to do the same!

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Wrecking Crew :: Aggie Stops By Rappers Playing Games (RPG) For Some ‘GTA: San Andreas’ With Protextor

Posted on July 30, 2019 | Leave a comment

It’s been a short bit, but Rappers Playing Games (RPG) is back at it again with the fresh Baby Lion content.  This time around, Laredo-born and Austin-bred rapper Aggie stopped by to pay Protextor a visit for a quick GTA: San Andreas session.  The two wreak havoc in the digital world while speaking on stress relief and sentience, and in between the romps with the cops, the two discuss Aggie‘s creative process, as well as his attempts at living in the two very different worlds that are Laredo and Austin (and their respective cultures), and even his attempts at being a good man to those he loves (and who love him).  Most every episode of Rappers Playing Games (RPG) is entertaining, but the candidness of this particular interview is eye-opening and stays with you.  Check out the series, be sure to leave a like and a comment on this video, and share it around so others can check it out too.

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Money Moves :: Blackillac Drops ‘Shoebox’ Single, ‘Meet The Blacks’ Blog

Posted on July 29, 2019 | Leave a comment

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Blackillac is most certainly a force to be reckoned with, and it doesn’t take much research to solidify that fact.  Exhibit A can be found in their latest single, SHOEBOX, a slow banger letting folks know that the come up is very real (monetarily and creatively).  The duo, along with guest MC 300 LBS of Guwop, drop the aforementioned knowledge over a drone-y, bass heavy track that hypnotizes the listener.  Aside from taking time in the studio, the crew has also been out on the road heavy… check out the Meet The Blacks vlog, where the first episode focuses on their time with Dew Tour 2019 :

If you like what you’re seeing or hearing, be sure to follow these cats, because this is clearly just the beginning of the journey.  Knowing Blackillac and their work ethic, it’s almost guaranteed that good things are in store for them.

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Little Victories :: Gost Drops A Winner With ‘Small Winz’

Posted on July 26, 2019 | Leave a comment

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Gost could easily give a TED Talk on how to stay motivated when you’re out their grinding.  With his latest track, Small Winz, Gost zeroes in on that exact topic, reflecting over his journey, the major points along the way and where the path is taking him, all over an incredibly smooth track.  Gost has always had a strong voice, even with his relaxed demeanor, and the marriage of voice, topic and track really come together this go-round in the best ways possible.  The song is already buzzing a little bit, so definitely share it around, like it and leave a comment to help it keep growing!

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Exchanging Ideas :: Clemits And More Bless CCFridays

Posted on July 25, 2019 | Leave a comment

CCFridays is filling a very important void in the Austin hip-hop community : a space for up and coming artists to get stage time under their belt and hone their craft while working out ideas.  Held every first and third Friday at The Exchange, the event gives an open mic atmosphere for performers to share songs, and in the case of this particular night, Austin-based stronghold Clemits performed a set.  Working my own Friday residency makes it hard to check out events like this, but if you find yourself in Austin on the proper night, definitely go check it out.

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Them Changes :: The Vapor Caves Explore Gentrification of Austin In ‘Endless Summer’ Campaign

Posted on July 24, 2019 | Leave a comment

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The Vapor Caves are riding a creative wave in 2019 that is really raising the bar in terms of local artists and the use of social media.  For Endless Summer, a sonic reflection on the changes that Austin has faced in the wake of social relevance, economic development and gentrification, the group put together a truly inspired rollout.  Check it out :

Definitely spread this one around, engage others in the bigger conversation, and support The Vapor Caves and all that they’re doing creatively.

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Live Direct :: Virgil Wolfe Drops Live Music Video For ‘On A Whim’

Posted on July 23, 2019 | Leave a comment

Virgil Wolfe apparently has Open Heart Daydream, his latest project, on deck and ready for release this fall via BearTooth Collective, so it’s only proper that he let the rollout begin.  Wolfe is using the video for his first single, On A Whim, to provide those not lucky enough to see him perform live just a small taste of the energy he can bring to his song when on the stage.  The beat is on point, the performance is strong, and Wolfe even takes a bit of time to let himself be in the moment, much to the joy of the camera (and us by extension).  Definitely check this one out, like it and leave a comment, and spread the word so others can do the same!

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Loco Motion :: Notes Floats Keeps It Going With ‘FULL STEAM AHEAD’

Posted on July 22, 2019 | Leave a comment

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With two-plus decades in the rap game, it’s nuts how consistently fresh that Notes Floats is able to continue to be with each new release.  His latest project, FULL STEAM AHEAD, has all the earmarks that we’ve come to know and love from a Notes Floats project : funk-laden production with a quirky edge, humorous and witty lines with an acute sharpness to them, a focus that is not lost in the humor, and quality guest verses, this time from the likes of Gorilla Monk, and Devo.  This album also has a running theme of trains throughout, including a free-form sonic, poetic exploration to close out the proceedings.  If you dug the Triple Dang Snap single, then buckle up for a memorable ride.

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Regal Vibes :: RoyalKingMinus Drops Knowledge On ‘The Regalia LP’

Posted on July 19, 2019 | Leave a comment

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San Antonio-based MC RoyalKingMinus has seemingly always been about mixing education into the finely-tuned bars he delivers, from what I can tell.  In the opening moments of The Regalia LP, his latest project, the reasons for this approach are laid out : the status of the hip-hop artist in the community, the responsibility that comes with their power, and the sphere of influence they create.  This speech sets the table perfectly for the feast of rhymes and ideas that RoyalKingMinus presents the listener over the next ten tracks, with a style that morphs and melds to whatever beat is presented.  I’m a new fan, but will definitely be a dedicated one based on what I’ve heard so far from RoyalKingMinus… I suggest taking some time and checking him out on your own.

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Public Service :: MC Homeless & Swordplay Release Video For ‘Cracked Screens’

Posted on July 18, 2019 | Leave a comment

It’s amazing how the information age has seemingly done nothing but dumb us down in the grand scheme of things.  The smartphone is a powerful tool, but in the hands of the unimaginative or apathetic, it can be a crutch at best, and a hindrance at worst.  MC Homeless and Swordplay clearly understand what I’m talking about, and address the sentiment head on in their collaborative single for Cracked Screens.  The information they spread is on point, but the real parallels to the peril we face are drawn in the video, which is full of real life clips where humans show our less than stellar side, alongside clips of the manufacturing and selling of cellular phones.  For good measure, or maybe just for my amusement, there’s even a dose of Quantum Leap thrown into the mix, to show the hopes we once had for technology and humanity working in harmony with one another.  This is definitely a video worth sharing around, so spread it far and wide… and don’t get lost on the irony of folks watching it on the very device that dooms them.

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