After many hours of work, the wait is finally over… It/ll Be Better Tomorrow, the third LP by Chief and TheDoomsdayDevice, will be available in digital format. There is no set price for the album. You can pay nothing, or you can donate as much as you like. All proceeds from the album go towards printing CDs and merchandise. The album will be available 9-11-11, but it is currently available for streaming if you would like to give it a listen.
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Tagged 9-11-11, austin, chief, epicenter, hip hop, it/ll be better tomorrow, san marcos, the doomsday device
from the digital desk of The White White Lights:
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The bad news: as you might have heard, our house was one of the many lost to the fires in Bastrop on Sunday. Jonas was able to grab most of his guitars and one amp, but we lost everything else in the studio (keyboards, pianos, bass rig, recording gear). Our family and friends helped us set up this account for any donations if anyone would like to help us on our way to rebuilding soon.
The good news: Our show in San Marcos tomorrow night was rescheduled, but we’re still going to play at the Highball this Sunday, September 11 (we’ll borrow or find some gear somewhere). We also saved the hard drive containing the two EP’s that we’re releasing in the next month and a half or so (we wanted to get it printed in the next few weeks but have a lot to take care of).
Thank you all for your messages and support. This has been a crazy few days for so many of us.
Love, Jonas and Jenny of tWWL
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Jonas is an old friend of mine, and a super creative cat. Please do anything you can, if you are able, in order to help this wonderful band get back on their feet.
-chief
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Tagged austin, bastrop, chief, disaster relief, fire, jen, jonas, rock, the doomsday device, white white lights
Big shout out to my homeboys Parking. This is the debut single from the debut album The Crown Fits. The video was shot in Austin by International Jackets. Dig it and dig it good.
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Tagged austin, chief, grind, hip hop, international jackets, parking, the crown fits, the doomsday device
Normally, I keep this blog based strictly on entertainment, not on issues. This morning, however, I learned about the incident between Katt Williams and a Phoenix heckler. For those who do not know what I am talking about:
At first glance, for any fan of comedy, this would seem normal fare both for a comedian dealing with a heckler, and Katt Williams specifically. Anyone who has ever seen a Katt Williams performance knows that: A) he is extremely unapologetic about the stances he takes, B) he is extremely quick witted, and C) he will take his thoughts to an extreme degree.
What I find ridiculous is how this has become a racial issue. Arizona’s recent history of anti-brown laws is wrong, but it is completely non-relevant to a Katt Williams stand-up show. To call Katt Williams anti-Mexican is to create a scapegoat for a bigger issue. To call him xenophobic completely overlooks the fact that he defended his country towards someone who claims that Phoenix is Mexico because of its overwhelmingly large brown population.
I have been caught up all day in the response via the YouTube nation… here are some of the ones I found intriguing.
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“Sometimes, the smallest things take up the most room in your heart”
– Winnie the Pooh
Take a second and dig on my old school homeboy Nick Nack‘s latest creation from the latest project. Very nice audio-visual… this is how you make classic material without breaking the bank. Enjoy.
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Tagged austin, chief, crowd control, dj, NickNack, nobody else, producer, the doomsday device
Free download (for now). Help support my homeboy BoomBaptist as he prepares to head out to the West Coast for a little run of shows and musical endeavors. Feel free to make a donation, every little bit helps.
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Back in the late 90’s, I was just beginning my career as a professional musician. Hip-Hop Mecca was in full swing on the Austin scene, and I was getting DJ spots with those guys back in high school. Playing for touring acts and getting to meet local legends like Nick-Nack, Tee Double, Bavu Blakes and Mirage allowed me to form some long lasting friendships. One specific individual, however, helped me turn the corner and learn to cultivate my artistic talents and express myself. This individual was Da’Shade Moonbeam.
We originally met at Reagan High School in the theatre department. It didn’t take long for us to realize that we were both huge fans of The Dungeon Family, and by extension, the growth and development of the south as a true force in hip-hop expression. We both had a love for poetry, both in verse form and in expressionistic form. Through the vehicle of the DKC (founded by NOOK), we were able to give back to the Austin community via entertainment (Jump On It!) and activism.
Over the years, Da’Shade has become a force to be reckoned with on the Austin creative scene. He is one half of the Austin hip-hop mainstay Blacklisted Individuals. He has been seen working the likes of Zell Miller on the Austin theater front. He has been a vital part of the slam poetry teams that have gained Austin so much recognition. He is changing the shape of finding inner peace through combat arts in the form of Cry Havoc Action Choreography. He was even recently mentioned in an Austin 360 article:
“The longtime member of the socially conscious Austin rap crew Blacklisted Individuals is setting out solo to redefine the hip-hop live set, using theater, video, poetry, dance and more to immerse crowds in a complete creative environment.“
Don’t take my word for any of this though… the truth always speaks for itself:
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Tagged austin, blacklisted individuals, chief, cry havoc, da'shade moonbeam, poet, slam, the doomsday device
Monarch programming is nothing new… it was used by the military beginning in the late 50s in order to train soldiers that can be turned from civil, average everday men to killing machines through some trigger mechanism (a song, a movie, a series of events, etc.)
The popular conspiracy theories lately peg pop culture as the latest target for Monarch techniques. Two of the main avenues have been the Disney universe and the rap element of hip-hop culture. I am no scholar in this subject… I still have much research left to do. I have, however, come across many videos that one would find of interest if the believe in the idea of Monarch programming. Here are two:
Monarch Monsters & Barbies by MKCulture
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Hip Hop Butterflies (MK Ultra Monarch Programming by MsDyingbutterfly
This is a subject I will more than likely return to… there is a specific series that I would like to share with everyone, when I am lucky enough to find them again. Until then, fight for your mind!
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Tagged chief, mind control, mk ultra, monarch programming, the doomsday device
From the digital desk of MOFOZ Visualz:
Mofoz is an Austin based company with fam and members everywhere, look to your left…now look to your right…look in a mirror, some may even be yourselves. Mofoz was the name and crew set forth from a group of friends to conceptualize, collaborate and then finally to produce works of progressive imagination and creativity.
The company has been founded on dedication to and promotion of contemporary fashion, art, music, art, and design.
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I have worked with my man MOFOZ for ages now… from park jams to art on the sides of businesses, his influence is felt more than the average person realizes. A forerunner in the customized kicks game, his designs are definitely noticed. It doesn’t hurt to have a gifted MC like Phranchyze backing up your work and giving it even more credibility.
Recently, MOFOZ put out a list of 10 Texas Hip Hop Projects To Share… definitely check that out and get hip to what’s going on in the underground hip-hop scene around these parts.
Take some time to visit mofozvisualz.com, and explore a truly creative world… maybe even find out how you can be down.
-chief
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Tagged chief, hip hop, mofoz, streetwear, texas, the doomsday device, top 10 list, visualz
How I Learned To Stop Worrying And Love The Train
an examination of how something that once caused major annoyance in my life became a source of inspiration.
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05 : Train Of Consequences
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Tagged art, beats, burners, chief, graffiti, the doomsday device, trains, video, whole cars, youtube
Chief and TheDoomsdayDevice 