The first video from Butcher Bear‘s masterpiece This Is How The Game Gets You Played is truly a psychedelic experience. Executed brilliantly by imagesmith Karan Kapoor, the AADM OUR HATLEY collaboration All Hail the New Boss, Just Like the Old Boss is already a sonic journey in its own right. The added element of the visuals brilliantly matches the song’s texture and mysterious mood. Definitely worth repeat viewings.
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In preparation for the release of their RE:Mixtape, the ultra-creative Austin hip-hop duo Riders Against The Storm (RAS) decided to take an Alabama Shakes tune, remix it, and turn it into a lead single/state of the union address. You can catch the RE:Mixtape right here.
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New audio-visuals from Chief and TheDoomsdayDevice. This particular selection is Blend (Moonwalk Don’t Run) from the instrumental project Slow Burnout. Stay tuned, there may be plans for a Slow Burnout long-form video, incorporating this particular piece within the larger framework. Enjoy this for now, share it, like it, and subscribe to my YouTube channel!
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A message from Alesia Lani to you, just in time for Valentine’s Day. Love You is a good old-fashioned R&B ballad, just like the kind we were all raised on. Share this with your loved ones, and let them know they mean the world to you.
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For those that are not in the know, Austin has more to provide the hip-hop culture than simply rappers. For nearly 20 years, Romeo Navarro and his baby, BBoy City, have been showing the world that Austin can hold their own in any circle. Can’t Be Stopped is simply a celebration, meant for all in the digital world to experience and share. For further info on BBoy City, check out the documentary Inside The Circle.
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Austin hip hop living legend Tee Double is definitely a wholly reliable source for the history, current state and hopeful direction of the city’s hip hop scene. This interview, while not new, is still quite relevant, and the ideas/information imparted to whomever comes across this video are spot on. Dig it and dig it good, straight from the mouth of The Hometown Kid, The Lonestar, the amazing emcee/prodcuer/diplomat Tee Double.
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Last year, OVRLD followed Austin hip-hop favorites Magna Carda around for a wild SXSW. The band had 7 shows slated for 7 nights, and if you know anything about SXSW, you know it doesn’t take long for things to get wild. Where’s The Moon? allows you to enjoy watching a band maintain their focus, direction, and keeping their eye on the prize during everyone’s new favorite Spring Break destination in the ‘industry’.
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One of the fun parts about curating a website is discovering things you weren’t aware of, and seeing that Austin has been my playing field for decades, I know there is no lack of creative energy in my sphere. Kryptol Haze was a recent discovery I stumbled upon, and he is further proof of the diversity of Southern hip-hop. Grind Life Films provided a nice, dark atmosphere for Beautiful People (dig the ode of inspiration at the end).
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It’s mind-blowing to me that an individual like Donald Trump would ever be considered for president, let alone a front-runner. Right out of the gate he put out disparaging remarks about Hispanic Americans. As a minority, this definitely rubbed me the wrong way, and clearly I am not the only one. Hyder, with a little assistance from Pip Demascus of MDK (Mindz of a Different Kind), make sure that the pride they take in their culture and heritage is heard crystal clear in the single/music video for Won’t Back Down. Dig it and dig it good.
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Straight out of the Dallas based Ugly Co. camp comes a new track and video from CoolValley. Carpe Diem has everything you need: dope beat, dope lyrics, and strong visuals. Share this bad boy around, for real.
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