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Travel Jams :: Weird Star State Tour – The Soundtrack

Posted on May 25, 2016 | Leave a comment

In the name of making a brand out of Weird City Fest, the genius minds behind Austin Mic Exchange have decided to hit the road with a handful of their favorite acts. There will be several stops made around the state of Texas, with the goal being bolstering each city’s local hip-hop and creative scene while promoting Weird City as an entity to be celebrated yearly. DJ Burnzy took a number of tunes from the artists on the tour, added some of his expert turntablism, and the result is Weird Star State Tour – The Soundtrack. Don’t sleep on this, or the stop this tour makes in your town.

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Instant Weird :: Be Right Back [brb] Spider House Patio Cypher

Posted on January 25, 2016 | Leave a comment

The sense of fellowship at this year’s Weird City Hip Hop Fest was something beautiful to behold. Local talent came out heavy to represent, and the local crowds supported wonderfully. Amidst all of the good times, many were busy networking and throwing ideas around. During all these link-ups, Nate, Jae Jax Da Menace, Ben Buck/Filthy McNasty, Big Mic, You F. Oh and Philos of Hermit Kingdom tossed verbal darts on cam. Behold, share, and support!

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Move, Sucka… :: Protextor Drops ‘SHIFT’

Posted on October 21, 2015 | Leave a comment

Protextor, while not originally hailing from Austin, has found the way represent the town’s hip hop scene in some of the most creative and amazing ways (and in a relatively short amount of time). Aside from a solid solo career and a creative visual sense, he has started the long running weekly Austin Mic Exchange, he’s a member of the hip hop think tank Space Camp Death Squad, he’s getting the foundation set for Weird City Hip Hop Festival, and, despite all of these time consuming things, he’s also found the time to put together a new album.

SHIFT is Protextor firmly establishing roots as a major part of Austin hip hop. He reps the town both in song form, as well as in the collaborations found on this project. KB the Boo Bonic, Cap N Kirk, and a handful of others pop up, and a whole slew of heavy hitters get shouted out. Cop this album regardless, but throw a buck or two his way as well, and help this bright mind get brighter.

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A-Town Anthems :: Protextor Releases ‘Austin’ Single

Posted on July 14, 2015 | Leave a comment

Protextor has been a busy man the last few months. His crew, Space Camp Death Squad, just dropped an album. Weird City Hip Hop Festival isn’t too far away, and Protextor is a key element to it. Austin Mic Exchange, his gift to all Austin based up and comers, is only picking up steam as a Tuesday residency at Spiderhouse Ballroom. Despite all these spinning plates, he’s busy bringing us one more spinning plate.. a new solo album. The first taste we’re getting of this project is the Egon produced tribute single Austin. It’s an homage to the place Protextor now proudly calls home, and a tribute in general to the artists who keep it moving simply because they are driven to create.