Category Archives: Spotlight

Artists of all varieties that I know and work with.

Doin’ It Down In Texas :: Early Mornin’ With TX Skate

I am honored to have my music be a part of this work in progress… here is a taste.

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…Or You Can Starve :: ‘Butter And Water’ by Mindz Of A Different Kind

Cop that right now…

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The Christmas Bonus :: Progeny Drops ‘An Eerie Holiday Special’

Progeny is already thinking 2014 on this one… hell, this may jam the rest of the year… Christmas in July banger, anybody?


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The Next Chapter :: Ceschi Is Free

from the digital desk of Ceschi:

“Hey everyone,
It’s Ceschi.
I’m on parole under conditions and won’t be able to leave the state… but I am now home!  Just wanted to openly thank everyone who stood by me and Fake Four over the last 4 months – all of the campaign contributors and all of the workers and artists who kept the label afloat.  Thanks to everyone who wrote to me also – I’m sorry that the amount of letters piled up and got a bit hard to write back to in the end – all were very much appreciated and brought smiles and comfort and moments of normalcy – I will be in touch with you all soon.  We’re pretty confident that the noise everyone made helped put me on the fast track for release.  It was even hard for me to believe but the public nature of my case had every C.O. in prison pointing and talking about me, they seemed utterly annoyed by the amount of mail and books and visits and overall attention I was getting – and that really helped push me out into the program faster.  Now I’m just going to be checking in with parole and family reentry, going through a series of assessments with counselors, drug testing and will probably have to go to meetings for a while.
To be completely open and honest with you all, this readjustment period is strange for me, filled with bizarre anxieties, heightened sensitivity and fears that never affected me before.  In a way it’s even hard for me to write this to all of you at this moment.  Although prison had its tough, boring, depressing and frustrating moments, it also taught me a lot about what was important to me.  It taught me to have more self control and brought about some positive routines in my life.  Right now, social media and the fast pace of the online world is not really something I’m feeling – so I probably won’t be on here very much anymore and don’t plan on reopening my personal Facebook account or getting caught up in the chaos of twitter.  I’m sort of trying to cling onto any privacy I can and stay calm as possible for the time being.  Hopefully that doesn’t come off as rude or selfish but it’s just where I’m at right now and can just hope you understand on some level.  Still, David or I will update this music page on Facebook and will try to communicate through here as much as possible.

To everyone still waiting on their indiegogo perk – sorry for all of the manufacturing or shipping delays.  Our friend Dave has shipped all clothing items at this point and I’ve been informed that the USBs are going out this upcoming week.  To folks in or nearby CT – we’re going to plan a proper get together soon and grand prize indiegogo winners will be brought out for that as well.

You all helped us so much during this time that it’s impossible to thank you enough.

Hope everyone had great holidays and I’m excited about a new, far better, year ahead.”

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The Ballad Of Yung Taco Bell :: Click-Clack Drops ‘Housework II’

It’s a banger.  It’s written and produced by one man.  And it’s free.  What’s not to like about the fact that Click-Clack is blessing us with a follow-up to his classic debut in the form of part deux?  Don’t front… cop this, share this, and blast this LOUD on your radio machines.


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Redirected Pleasure :: Fucking Awesome Takes You To ‘Shanta’s Tantric Mansion’

Austin based outfit Fucking Awesome has unleashed their latest sonic journey upon the ears of the listening world.  Shanta’s Tantric Mansion is full of twists and curves, ideas and execution, and angular beauty.  Check it out, and throw these guys a few bucks… who knows, maybe there’s even a little room on the end of that 2014 best of list!

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The Future Is Now :: New Flava Dre Coming In 2014

Peep…

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Return Of The BoomBap Means Just That :: Jaz Infinite’s ’93 Culture’

An ode to when hip-hop first hit its stride.  Jaz Infinite gathered all of the tools that would’ve been true to the true school era of hip-hop.  DJ Chorizo Funk took the beats and mixed them together.  Dinco D of Leaders of the New School came in to host and put the stamp of approval on everything.  Culture Sounds has now made it available to you, and for free!  What are you waiting for?

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Season’s Greetings :: Protextor Presents ‘A Very DPS Christmas’

From the brain behind Austin Mic Exchange comes some good old fashioned holiday music in the form of local hip-hop.  Protextor makes it short and sweet with A Very DPS Christmas, but it can bring you tons of enjoyment this Festivus.  Share it and enjoy it!

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What I Should Tell Myself :: Roger Sellers’ ‘Secrets’

A perfect storm creates a perfect moment, thanks to KUTX Austin, Roger Sellers, FunFunFunFest! and HOPE Outdoor Gallery.  Part of a series featuring Austin musicians at unique cultural spots throughout town, this particular video hits close to home because of the amount of friends that make up Roger‘s band and onlookers.  Enjoy!

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