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Smart Money :: Qi Dada Shines Solo With ‘Black Girl Payday’

Posted on January 2, 2020 | Leave a comment

Qi Dada, one half of the award-winning Austin-based duo Riders Against The Storm (RAS), has always been a sharp with the tongue as she is defined with her vision.  It comes as no surprise, therefore, that the lead single for her upcoming EP Mammy’s Money would be the appropriately titled and themed Black Girl Payday, an absolute banger of a track where Qi Dada flexes multiple styles and levels of energy to create the first anthem of the new decade.  Plain and simple, this is a banger in every definition of the word, so don’t sleep on it.  Share it around, leave a like and a comment, and do your part in helping the inevitable rise that will occur.

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Dream Works :: DJ Byron Art And Hydeen K. Beverly Explore Mind Over Matter With ‘Grace’

Posted on January 1, 2020 | Leave a comment

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While combing Facebook for content (as I usually do), I came across a post by the homie MadCoins that intrigued me.  He mentioned his homie Hydeen K. Beverly, a Philadelphia native currently residing in Austin, dropping bars on a new single named Grace, and with a classic style cover accompanying the recommendation, it was nearly impossible to skip.  Thank God I didn’t, because this brief but powerful track really left an impression on me.  Hydeen‘s wise and philosophical ruminations on life fit well over the DJ Byron Art track, and the additional versions of the track contain equal levels of impact.  The drums on the original bolster the message, the additional flourish on the Vincent Rohr remix give the track a bittersweet beauty, and the unplugged version allows the piano to showcase Hydeen‘s words perfectly.  If you’ve got ten minutes to spare, check out this track, and if it leaves an impression on you like it did on me, share it around for others to feel as well.

-chief

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Quick Flex :: J Soulja Creates Impressive ‘GUCCI FLAMINGO EP’ In A Day

Posted on December 31, 2019 | Leave a comment

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The creative process differs from artist to artist, but when inspiration strikes, the best answer the call and allow themselves to be driven.  In the case of Austin-based MC J Soulja, not only did he answer the call when it hit, but he delivered something tangible in the span of the day.  This tangibility is symbolized by the GUCCI FLAMINGO EP, a 5-song collection with more range, diversity and style than many MCs are able to amass over the course of 8 to 12 songs.  Sporting production by DailyOnThisTrack, FootOnThaBeat, MalOnTheBeat and ShaunSolo, plus guest verses by fellow Austinite and top notch MC Blakchyl and the mighty Ab Soul, this project leaves a lasting impression.  I am certain I will be revisiting this project many times over, and if the buzz I hear is correct, the world will be hearing much more of J Soulja in the near future.  Check this one out, leave a like and a comment, and spread it around so everyone can enjoy.

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Warning Shot :: Chief And TheDoomsdayDevice Collabs With Moodie Black For ‘The Limit Is Mythic’

Posted on December 30, 2019 | Leave a comment

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Many years ago, I played a show with Moodie Black at the now defunct Triple Crown, and I was blown away by their performance.  Sean‘s love for guitar definitely shone on top of K‘s mind-blowing production, and her performances were powerful and captivating.  Over the years I got to know the duo better, even toured with them, leading to a friendship between K and myself.  As K made plans to grow Moodie Black and the umbrella moves she was making under Moodhouse, she began to offer deals on production, any many emcees (including myself) jumped on the opportunity.  Cut to present day, and a Chief and TheDoomsdayDevice EP written by myself and produced entirely by K is in the chamber.  The first single, the limit is mythic, is just a small taste of what’s in store, so definitely keep your eyes and ears open for the release of Panic Ruminations in January.

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Controlled Chaos :: Chuck Duze And Ative Go Hard On ‘Cow Chow’

Posted on December 27, 2019 | Leave a comment

Chuck Duze (of the Austin-based FOCI collective) and Ative just made the rowdiest ode to the loud that I’ve heard in quite a while.  With the help of producer Kato On The Track, the pair of MCs drop rapid-fire bars on getting lifted on Cow Chow, with a high-energy and slightly trippy music video produced to match that audio energy.  Period point blank, this one is fire, so don’t front… check it out asap, leave a like and a comment, and spread it around so it can go viral.

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Family Ties :: Wreblemuzik Reflects On Father’s Music Collection Via ‘Everette’s Crates’

Posted on December 26, 2019 | Leave a comment

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Austin-based producer wreblemuzik recently spent some downtime with his father digging through record crates, and based on the knowledge shared during this session, the inspiration for Everette’s Crates was born.  Apparently, the digging session at the greenhouse stirred up strong reactions, memories and thoughts, as the beats presented in this short collection have a nearly perfect balance of hip-hop edge and soulful echoes.  Hearing the product of genuine inspiration is always a pleasure, so props must be given to wreblemuzik for chasing the muse, and subsequently sharing his creations with all of us.  Definitely check out the project, leave a like and a comment on your favorite track, and share it around for others to dive in!

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Radio Waves :: Soundfounder Drops Top Songs Of 2019 On His KUTX Show

Posted on December 25, 2019 | Leave a comment

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As if being half of the creative genius behind Exploded Drawing and the father of Exploded Records wasn’t enough, the homie soundfounder has continued to rise in 2019 by landing a radio show on the legendary KUTX as the first DJ focusing solely on electronic-based music.  He hit the ground running with a Flying Lotus in-studio interview, and every Saturday night since then, he’s blessed listeners with an eclectic mix of electronic and instrumental music from Texas and elsewhere.  As the year wrapped up, soundfounder provided an episode focused solely on his top music of 2019, with artists as varied and diverse as the aforementioned Flying Lotus, Open Mike Eagle, Kaytranada, Thom Yorke, and even Texas artists like Khruangbin and The Vapor Caves making the cut.  Click on the pic above to check out the top tracks, and tune in every Saturday night for an audio blessing from soundfounder wherever you listen to KUTX.

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Medicine Man :: Poolboi Blu Flips The ‘Sicko Mode’ Flip

Posted on December 23, 2019 | Leave a comment

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You knew that poolboi blu had to sneak one more dart in on us before 2019 wrapped up.  This time around, rather than remixing something on the up and coming or underground side, poolboi blu goes for the gusto by taking one of the world’s biggest artist’s guest verse on one of the biggest songs of recent memory.  With astro, poolboi blu puts a smoother edge on the ominous Drake verse from SICKO MODE, and the results are interesting.  With room to breathe provided by a bed of synths, Drake sounds more like an aged don than a rudeboy, all things to the mood flip courtesy of poolboi blu.  Check out the remix, cop it if you’ve got an extra buck, share it around for others to hear, and keep an ear out for it in mixes!

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Instant Gratification :: Ratarue Embraces The Moment With ‘Tantrum Tapes’

Posted on December 19, 2019 | Leave a comment

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From the digital desk of Ratarue :

“Made with a cheap Drum Machine, a midi keyboard, and an old second hand Apple Laptop.  I was in a band and I borrowed the mulitrack recorder and made these four songs in a day.  It is unmixed and unmastered.  The quality is really bad but we all come from somewhere… Maybe, you will get the messages behind these songs.  Peace!”

Check this one out, as it’s definitely inspiring!

-chief

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Painful Reality :: Ryan Darbonne Brings Darkness To Light Via ‘Died Screaming’ Visual

Posted on December 18, 2019 | Leave a comment

In the wake of Space Camp Death Squad splintering off into the exploration of their own creative ventures, it was cool to see Ryan Darbonne push forward as a director, and though we often spoke of music, I wondered what his next musical steps would be.  After the hilariously entertaining Dem Beach Boys video, it appeared obvious that his penchant for storytelling (both visually and narratively) would be a focus moving forward, but I had no warning or prior knowledge of his plans for the recently released Died Screaming.  What I do know, however, is that both the song and the video made a serious impact on me, and it feels like a 25th hour contender for video of the year.  There’s a lot going on in this one, and rather than hear me deep dive into this one, I recommend you check it out and share it on your own.  Definitely don’t forget to like it and leave a comment.  And, as always, support your local creatives.

-chief

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