Category Archives: Spotlight

Artists of all varieties that I know and work with.

Broadcast News :: Third Root & Reggie Coby’s ‘Reflection Of The Times’ Visualized

Posted on June 28, 2016 | Leave a comment

Growing up in the Austin / San Antonio corridor is a beautiful thing as a music fan. Reflection of the Times, the lead single off of San Antonio-based hip hop outfit Third Root‘s upcoming release Libertad is a perfect example of that synergy. The album is produced by Austin legend (and old friend) Adrian Quesada, and it features the guest vocal stylings of Reggie Coby. The track in itself is exactly what it’s advertised as… vocalized thoughts on how the more things change, the more they stay they same, and why we cannot accept that. Share this far and wide.

-chief

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Tagged adrian quesada, chief, dvzn media, libertad, reflection of the times, reggie coby, the doomsday device, third root

Naturally Progressive :: Mindz Of A Different Kind Visualizes ‘Astrophyziks’

Posted on June 25, 2016 | Leave a comment

I recently checked out Mindz of a Different Kind‘s latest release, Foursight, and as always, I was highly impressed with their work. I’ve seen a handful of their videos in the past, and they’ve always been dope, with that old school Rap City aesthetic that got me into wanting to make music videos and films in the first place. But man oh man, they’re coming out swinging with the visual elements this round. DVZN Media got the call for the single Astrophysikz, and it’s ill as hell. As my last video showed, I’m a huge fan of the pirate broadcast aesthetic, and the geniuses at DVZN Media nailed it. Add some real raps over solid production, and you’ve got a winner.

-chief

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Tagged astrophysikz, chief, dvzn media, foursight, mdk, mindz of a different kind, the doomsday device

Forever Young :: Focus On Old Man Skateboards

Posted on June 24, 2016 | Leave a comment

Whether or not you still do it, if you ever loved skateboarding, you know that the urge to skate will almost certainly never be extinguished. Some may let reason and logic keep them off of their boards, while some (myself included) will probably continue to skate in some shape or form until we are no longer able to walk.

The homeboy J-Kid, out of Dallas, falls into the latter category as well. After being inspired by Braille Skateboarding, and Lance‘s journey to improve as a skater long after being out of his teenage years, Old Man Skateboards was born. This movement is meant to be a source of inspiration for anyone who thinks it’s too late to jump back in (or even start in) the world of skateboarding. Give the socials a follow, and join on in the journey!

-chief

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Tagged braille skateboards, chief, j-kid, old man skateboards, the doomsday device

Banded Bangers :: KDEATH Drops ‘S T R E S S’

Posted on June 23, 2016 | Leave a comment

KDeath of the formidable Minneapolis-based outfit Moodie Black is a busy man.. constantly, there is creative output coming from that direction. S T R E S S serves as a shelter for a number of singles and unaccounted for songs that have shown up in the live performances and the Soundcloud page. Weekend, a personal favorite of mine, finds it’s way on here.. props to Belly Belt for the assist on that track as well. Check it out for sure.

-chief

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Tagged chief, kdeath, moodie black, s t r e s s, the doomsday device

Divine Vision :: MDK (Mindz Of A Different Kind) Drop ‘Foursight’

Posted on June 18, 2016 | Leave a comment

I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again… Austin hip-hop crew Mindz Of A Different Kind is the real deal. MDK brings that crew element to our hip hop scene that seems to be sorely missing from the masses… they are a diverse mixture, each with a unique style, and yet the come forward with a unified voice. Foursight is the follow up to 2013’s Butter & Water, and the work that has been put in over those few years is evident. Guest appearances Abstract Rude and Myka 9 (and guest production by Blueprint) is just icing on the cake. Don’t front… support these cats.

-chief

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Tagged abstract rude, blueprint, butter & water, chief, foursight, mdk, mindz of a different kind, myka 9, the doomsday device

Jeffy’s Playhouse :: Chief And TheDoomsdayDevice On The Jeffrey Garcia Show

Posted on June 16, 2016 | Leave a comment

Fellow San Marcos resident and San Marcos Cinema Club member Jeffrey Garcia is known for his wonderful show that he produces for the Jeffy’s Playhouse YouTube channel. For episode 4 of season 2, I paid a visit and performed New Zulu Zandu off of my latest album, Transition Man. Check it out!

-cheif

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Tagged chief, jeffy's playhouse, the doomsday device, the jeffrey garcia show

Live Direction :: Butcher Bear & The Blades Say ‘Tell Me The Difference’

Posted on June 13, 2016 | Leave a comment

Butcher Bear & The Blades are certainly a talented collective, and they make live versions of some of the most amazingly unique music their is. It’s hard to put the experience in words, but Ghostcow Films do a great job of visually interpreting their recent experience at The Sidewinder in this video. Enjoy!

-chief

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Tagged butcher bear & the blads, chief, ghostcow films, tell me the difference, the doomsday device, the sidewinder

Double Dosages :: Dopeness At The (in)Sect Records Bandcamp Page

Posted on June 11, 2016 | Leave a comment

[A super-dope podcast from Reaganometry]

[The No Worlds LP on cassette by Vegetable Kingdom]

-chief

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Tagged chief, iNSECT RECORDS, no worlds, reaganometry, the doomsday device, vegetable kingdom

Rising Tide :: Deville San Ramos Drops ‘Full Sail’ EP

Posted on June 4, 2016 | Leave a comment

After some time cutting their teeth on the live scene, the acoustic outfit Deville San Ramos is moving towards building the catalog. The wonderful Full Sail EP is the first foray into the world of recording for the band, and it’s very very good. The only negative about it at this point is that it’s not an LP, and we’ll have to wait for more.

-chief

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Dig It :: ‘Unit – E’ Now Available From Feral The Earthworm

Posted on May 31, 2016 | Leave a comment

There really aren’t any Austin wordsmiths out there quite like Feral the Earthworm. From his first days at Austin Mic Exchange, this fellow has approached hip-hop with such a fierce dedication to wordplay and honesty that it can be downright moving to witness. Unit – E finds Feral letting it all hang out.. recounting moments of the past few years that have shaped him into the man he is today. Definitely worth your time.

-chief

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Tagged austin mic exchange, chief, feral the earthworm, the doomsday device, unit - e