Category Archives: Spotlight

Artists of all varieties that I know and work with.

Noiserap and n a u s e a :: An In-Depth Look At Moodie Black

Over the past couple of years, I have had the please of becoming a Moodie Black fan.  The past few months have allowed me to build a friendship with these guys, and to get a deeper understanding of what they’re doing.  In preparation of their upcoming release n a u s e a, they are providing some very open insight into their past and their future… enjoy!

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Good Vibrations :: Collin Gee Drops PANGe(e)A

New music from my homeboy Collin Gee… a young cat with big dreams.  He’s out there right now putting in work in the Land Down Under, so why not show him some support for when he gets back home?


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Checkmate :: Chief and TheDoomsdayDevice at Pawn Takes King 4

The homeboy Old School Poindexter is forever recording and documenting events.  This past weekend, I was lucky enough to have a song or two captured by him during this year’s Pawn Takes King event.  Dig it.

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Sounds Of Science :: Exploded Drawing SXSW 2014 Compilation

Exploded Drawing is an endless abyss of talent… mad buttons getting pushed in our collective.  Every year during SXSW, the kind folks that curate the monthly event take the time to put together a retrospective of those involved with the family.  Here’s 2014, and it’s a banger.


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The Full Package :: DdotElles Brings The ‘Syndrome’

New video and new maxi-single from my man DdotElles.. he’s always deep with the creativity, and this new track Syndrome is dedicated to the late great Robert Johnson.  Enjoy the video, and cop the single.

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The Design Is Destiny :: ‘Refined’ As King Art And Lord Higgs

Lord Higgs of OT23 and King Art trading bars on a Ruler Why production?  Yes please…


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You’ve Been Warned :: Ghost Palace Says ‘Life Ain’t Sweet (Run)’


Evolve on the verses, Progeny on the beats.  That’s a match you can’t front on.  I suggest getting hip ASAP… throw a share in there too.

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Inspiration From The Void :: Brokestring & The Empty Promises Makes Beauty From Tragedy

Getting fired is never a good thing… that is, unless you can go home, and spend 24 hours writing, recording and producing a set of entirely new songs.  Brokestring & the Empty Promises recently dropped such a project.  Give it a listen for sure, and maybe donate a buck or two to help my man get over.

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Magical Tones :: ‘The Beginning’ From FlavaDre


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Wherever I May Roam :: ‘Far From Home’ By J-Kid Now Available

J-Kid is planning on a 3-hit combination for 2014… here’s the setup, the jump-off…


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