A while back, I did a piece on the catchy Kydd Jones cut Dripped Up. I’m happy to announce that Kydd has boomeranged back around with a dope video for the track. The video has a solid, sleek and professional look, a reflection of all the progress and growth from Kydd‘s camp the last couple of years. This one should definitely make some waves, so do your part by liking, sharing and commenting.
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Chaznik of the Trial By Error Variety Show spends an inordinate amount of time searching for and interviewing bands across a wide spectrum of genres. Be it online investigation, festivals, or regular shows, Chaznik finds a way to interview many bands for his podcast. This past week, he decided it was time to do a collective follow-up on a number of these bands, hence the creation of Radio-esque Vol. 3. The podcast consists of quick updates for (and new music from) a large selection of bands, including yours truly. Been looking for something new to listen to? Look no further.
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Like most every independent creative, Faylita Hicks spends the moments that she isn’t creating slaving away at a day job. Most all of us creatives have visions of one day making a living off of our art, but sadly, that cannot be the case for many of us. As a way to bridge that gap between making a living off of her creations and making a living off of a day job, Faylita Hicks has started the Verses & Tips series, where she performs online and gives fans/supporters the opportunity to donate money via one of several digital funds transfer services. Her latest poem in the series, Wolf, was chosen by fans out of the many published poems that Faylita Hicks has written, so definitely check it out and throw some money her way if you can. If you can’t, be sure to share the video around so those who can may become aware.
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A month or so ago, Virgil Wolfe debuted a new single (a collaboration with producer Big Lo) titled Lovely To Look At, and it made an impression on me. It made such an impression, in fact, that I concluded my blog entry on the song by suggesting a remix with myself on it wouldn’t be a bad idea. Cut to the present time, and what seemed at first like a wild request has become a stark reality. Lovely To Look At still jams, but now there’s an extra bit of lyrical craftsmanship from yours truly tagged on at the end, and the possibility of more collaborations in the future. Check out the new version of the track, share it around, and if you really dig it, give it a like and a comment!
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Abuzayed the Free has never been ashamed to explore or talk about her oneness with nature, spirituality and hip-hop. In her latest music video, a collaboration with La Bu for To God From God, Abuzayed speaks on these specific topics with confidence and love. Her refrain about ‘making love to the air with her breath’ encapsulates her vast feelings in a nice, easy to digest capsule of wisdom and assertion. Give this video a like, comment and a share so that you can help spread some much needed positivity around.
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One listen to the original production of Exploded Drawing standout kinder lets you know that his musical palette is diverse and expansive. His compositions easily touch the bases of electronic, hip-hop, folk and rock sensibilities without over-indulging in any specific genre for too long. With the recent rainy spell that San Marcos has weathered (no pun intended), kinder took it as an opportunity to dig through his vinyl collection and put together a feature-length mix in the form of kinder medleys vol. 1. Take a peek at the track listing, or just throw on some headphones and dive in… and be sure to share this one around, give it a like, and leave a comment on your favorite song!
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I am happy to present my two latest entries in the Escapism mix series :
Fool’s Golden Ratio is a look at some of the more aggressive and abstract shades of modern day hip-hop, with no particular focus on region.
Blood Moonlight is an exploration on deep emotion across a vast array of musical genres.
You can always catch myself and Bad Ingredients Records every Friday at Tantra Coffeehouse for Escapism Plan, and a live version of these diverse mixes.
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Now that the summer heat is finally beginning to subside, many of my musical friends are putting together or embarking on their last tours of the year. Jonathan Brown (based out of New Orleans) is one of those artists that tends to spend almost as much time, if not more, on the road as he does at home. In light of his recent release Aggressively Vulnerable, and the tour that is currently underway in support of it, Brown put together a video for his Blueprint produced single Be Careful. The song is a testament to his time spent on the road, his attempts at connections, and the toll that being on the road takes on an artist. This one is definitely a bonafide classic all around, and the numbers are proportionately proving it. Definitely give this one a like, a comment and a share, and show support to your independent creatives.
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Chief and TheDoomsdayDevice 