Category Archives: Spotlight

Artists of all varieties that I know and work with.

Popular Demand :: Brzowski + Halo’s ‘Wichita’ Now Available

Posted on March 15, 2015 | Leave a comment

from the digital desk of Brzowsk:

‘Bottom Falls Out was made between Dec. 27-Jan. 4 to coincide with the beginning of the Boltcutters to Infinity European Tour in mid-January 2015.  Initially, these 4 songs were packaged as a tour-only CD (with a few extra goodies that have been trimmed to make the physical special).  After some thought and a bit of an outcry from our friends and supporters, we wanted to make this music available to everyone that wanted to hear it.  Here you are.  Spread the “Good News”.’

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Compiled Dopeness :: Mello Music Group’s ‘Persona’

Posted on March 15, 2015 | Leave a comment

Every once in a while,  a compilation comes along with the right mix of new and old artists, and a spirit of collaboration amongst them.  Mello Music Group‘s recent release, Persona, brings those elements to you in major doses.  Here’s the word straight from the source:

‘Persona unveils the murderer’s row that is the Mello roster of 2015.  Oddisee, Apollo Brown, yU, L’Orange, Red Pill, Open Mike Eagle, Rapper Big Pooh, Quelle Chris.  The stars of the present teamed with timeless innovators like Phonte (Little Brother), Blockhead, Ras Kass, Gift of Gab (Blackalicious), Oh No, Masta Ace, and Bilal Salaam.  The result is something that binds current greats with the pioneers who paved the asphalt.  It’s both a historical moment and hard as hell.’

-chief

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Sneak Preview :: Kilmatik Meets Robbie Analog

Posted on March 15, 2015 | Leave a comment

Get hip…

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Heard, Then Seen :: J Kid Brings ‘Rhythm Roulette’ To Life

Posted on March 15, 2015 | Leave a comment

I was a hip hop head long before skate videos started using hip hop music, but the blend of hip hop and skating has always been a beautiful union.  J Kid taps into this beauty with his latest visual project, a long form video of his recent release Rhythm Roulette.  Enjoy, and don’t forget to cop the album as well.

-chief

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Slow Death, Fast Life :: Moodie Black Drops ‘MB II’

Posted on March 10, 2015 | Leave a comment

Moodie Black is ready to make the push happen.  They have set up all of the right dominoes to fall.  The bubble could pop any day now… Don’t say they didn’t warn you…

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Permanent Vacation :: ‘Seu Amor’ By Tommy V

Posted on March 2, 2015 | Leave a comment

A little something from Tommy V for all of us coming in from the cold.. Seu Amor reminds us all that warmer days are ahead.

-chief

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The Dream Team :: Jamar Equality And Ruler Why Drop ‘(F)Lex Luthor’

Posted on March 2, 2015 | Leave a comment

 

Jamar Equality won’t run out of bars.  Reiner Hass is on deck this time for providing the production backdrop.  The result is raw rap with an equally raw soundtrack.  Definitely for fans of real hip hop.  Cop that, because it’s free, and pay them back by spreading the word.

-chief

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Long Time Coming :: Ceschi & Sage Francis Reflect On Being ‘Barely Alive’

Posted on March 1, 2015 | Leave a comment

Broken Bone Ballads is shaping up to be a powerhouse of an album.  Ceschi and Sage Francis trade verses over a Factor Chandelier track that sticks in your head from listen one.  Can’t wait to hear this one in its entirety.

-chief

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Hope And A Prayer :: Open Mike Eagle’s ‘Celebrity Reduction Prayer’

Posted on March 1, 2015 | Leave a comment

‘i made a brand new song with Oddisee.  it’s a machine that reduces fame.  aim it where you need to.’
–Open Mike Eagle

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Our Precious Fluids :: (RAS) Riders Against The Storm Unleash All That ‘Booty Sweat’

Posted on March 1, 2015 | Leave a comment

Every day, it seems, (RAS) Riders Against the Storm give Austin hip hop heads one more reason to be happy they’ve chosen to join our ranks.  This time around, (RAS) has dropped a video for their party jam Booty Sweat that would make one proud.  Featuring footage from their Body Rock events, Juiceland, and other local points with some of my favorite Austin graf, it’s bound to be a prominent reminder of how the creative minds of the ATX get down.  Enjoy, share, and support!

-chief

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