TMB Presents BLAX "Internet Sex" (Director's Cut)

Following the audio release, BLAX returns with the director's cut video for Internet Sex. The vid was shot and filmed in Tribeca by Darren Cole, near what used to be DD172. Some of the inside footage was shot in the basement studio of the art gallery and studio space once owned by media mogul Dame Dash. The behind the scenes footage includes an impromptu freestyle near the end by BluRoc Records recording artist DA$H with additional beat boxing by Ski Beatz. According to BLAX, the footage was caught in between taking breaks of recording while standing in front of DD172. Enjoy the video. Chea!

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What I'm Watching: SigNif "Like My Style"

"[Like My Style] is me explaining how I don’t fit the typical rapper mode, and how I’m 100% fine with that," says SigNif. "Embracing Rejection is about the trials and tribulations of a starving artist trying to pave her way into an industry that’s not particularly in her favor. Rejection is a big part of life and once I was able to except it, I was able to use if for encouragement."

I do like SigNif's style. I've liked it for a while. I've been a long time fan of the Milwaukee bred, NYC based emcee but you already know that because she's no stranger to the site. Sig has been on a bit of a recent hiatus but according to her recent texts, she's getting her mojo back. And today she decided to unleash the Darren Cole/self-directed video for Like My Style off of her TMB, HipHopisCoolAgain.com and KevinNottingham.com presented project, Embracing Rejection. Enjoy the vid.

If you're in NYC April 25th, check her at Lit Lounge (93 2nd Avenue) with J. Philippe, Laurensara, Ane, Yoshi Thetalent and K Rizz. And when you get the chance, vote for Sig to compete for a slot at this years BK Hip Hop fest. Chea!

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What I'm Watching: Signif "Soul Clap"

“One goal that many artist have in common is the lust for the limelight, whether working a 9-5 or different hustles on the side we all have dreams of traveling the world performing, while living off our music comfortably. The trick is making that dream a reality” –Signif

Sig links up with long time collaborator Darren Cole again to bring to life the video for Soul Clap, the second video off of the Hip Hop is Cool Again, Kevin Nottingham and TMB presented Embracing Rejection. Enjoy another solid visual offering from our homegirl. Chea!

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What I'm Watching: Signif "Vandal"

Ending my personal blog break with some music from my homegirl Signif off of her TMB, HipHopisCoolAgain.com and KevinNottingham backed LP, Embracing Rejection. Sig teams up with Darren Alexander Cole again to serve up the fresh visuals for the hard hitting Taylee produced cut Vandal. Solid. Enjoy. Chea!

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What I'm Watching: SigNif “S.I.G.M.A.T.A.”

SigNif and Darren Cole back together for the Gee Wiz produced track off of the Significiant Wizdom EP. Darren Cole has collaborated with SigNif on her last few videos and the two always deliver a fresh visual for their collective vision. This time is not different. Another solid video for a dope track. Hit play and enjoy. Chea!

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What I'm Watching ... Signif "Lovely Imperfections"

Signif x Darren Cole. I could end what I have to say there because what they create together is so dope (this is the third video with Darren behind the lens for Signif). The two team up again to bring you a fresh video for Signif's "Lovely Imprefection." Darren is a talented director/editor/dj out of Milwaukee spending time between there Boston and NYC right now. And Signif is a regular on the blog, having been featured countless times and last year she released what I considered one of the strongest projects of the year. Her album The Transition is the gift that keeps on giving. The video is a pretty strong way to start the year for Signif who has a new project on the way produced by Gee Wiz. While we wait on that, check out the video for now and if you're unfamiliar with Signif, check out my interview with her. Chea!

twitter.com/signif

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What I'm Watching ... Adebisi "Internet Sex"

Last time I posted music from the homie Adebisi, it was with his Milwaukee crew Fresh Cut Collective. Adebisi recently relocated to NYC and is working on his solo sophomore album, "Hard Money." Check the new track from that project, produced by Reason. The video was shot, edited and directed by no stranger to our blog, Darren Cole for Alphabang Productions. Look out for Adebisi's new project dropping soon.

twitter.com/Adebisi_Blax
www.AlphabangProductions.com

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What I'm Watching ... Signif "Drifting"

Signif "Drifting" Music Video from Alphabang on Vimeo.


I've been a Signif supporter for a little while now. It was her Beautifly Flawed project that first caught my attention. Then when her Transition project dropped it sealed the deal. Signif is one of my favorites. We've gone back and forth online about her music and random other things. I finally got the chance to meet her a few weeks back while I was in NYC for the first Independent's Day Showcase. She's definitely good peoples and down to earth and her music is purely a reflection of who she is. Anyway, she hit me with this vid a week ago to check out and I'm excited that I'm finally able to share it with you. Enjoy. Shouts to Darren Cole (vid was shot, edited and directed by Cole for Alphabang Productions). Dude is a beast.

Signif.BandCamp.com
SigniftheGift.com

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What I'm Watching ... KHB (KingHellBastard) "I Believe" featuring Raashan Ahmad

Check out the new edit of KHB's "I Believe" featuring Raashan Ahmad. The vid was shot and edited by the homie Darren Cole of Alphabang Productions. Directed by Michael Danahey. It's fresh!

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What I'm Watching ... KingHellBastard "I Believe" feat. Raashan Ahmad

I'm sure I've said this before, KingHellBastard is dope. Their latest offering, Remember The Name EP, packs features from Sadat X, Stricklin, Raashan Ahmad among others. The Milwaukee crew makes some incredible music together and the visuals for their tracks are always on point. Their latest video, "I Believe" featuring Raashan Ahmad, is shot and edited by Darren Cole of Alphabang Productions and directed by Michael Danahey. The video is dope. The track is dope. Enjoy.


KHB - "I Believe" featuring Raashan Ahmad from Uni-Fi Records on Vimeo.

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Dope-Ish from @HAZxTHEWORLD x @Signif

Darren Cole x Haz Solo x Signif. Are you kidding? Is this Christmas morning?

I've been following Darren Cole's work for a while (dude is a talented director out of Milwaukee). I've been a fan of Signif (crazy talented emcee) since her "Beutifully Flawed" project. And I've been checking Haz Solo (dope producer and emcee) since our Milwaukee installment of The Journey to Hip-Hop. All three very, very talented in their own right. Cool people too.

So, I have a bit of a double feature for you. Kind of a combined effort of these three talented people. First, catch the visuals for Signif's "Unleashed" directed by Abigail Benavides for Alphabang Productions, edited by the homie Darren Cole. Then you can catch Signif on vocals and Haz Solo on production (including Unleashed) with "The Transition Remixes." Both the video and remix ep are dope. No, seriously, VERY DOPE! Happy Holidays (lol) and enjoy!


Signif "Unleashed" Music Video from Alphabang on Vimeo.

Get The Transition Remixes: hazsolo.bandcamp.com

www.twitter.com/HAZxTHEWORLD
www.signif.bandcamp.com
www.alphabangproductions.com
www.signifthegift.com/blog

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"Saturday" @EricMire Band feat. @MelissaCzarnik

Check out the new video from the Milwaukee based Eric Mire Band featuring Melissa Czarnik. The video was directed by my favorite MKE filmaker, Darren Cole. Enjoy.



www.cdbaby.com/cd/ericmire2
www.cdbaby.com/cd/melissaczarnik

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What I'm Watching ... KHB "Danger"

Such a dope song and fresh video from the homies of KHB (KingHellBastard). Check it.

"DANGER" Music Video by KHB from Uni-Fi Records on Vimeo.

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Check It ... Kid Millions "Victim to the Beat"

Kid Millions-Victim to the Beat from Darren Cole on Vimeo.

Check out this new Kid Millions joint directed by Darren Cole.

www.myspace.com/kidmillions


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Check It Out ... Prophetic "Golden Helmet"

I don't know what it is about Wisconsin but we seem to have some connection with the State. We've posted a lot of artist from Wisconsin on the site over the last few months. Check out the new video from Prophetic, "Golden Helmet", directed by Darren Cole. Darren Cole is a dope director and Prophetic does his thing on this track! Check it out.

Alpha Sessions~Prophetic from Darren Cole on Vimeo.

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Check It...

Two things I'm feeling right now...this video and the rhyme DNA lays down in it. It's simple, yet so complex. Darren Cole put the video together and I suggest you check out more of his stuff at vimeo.com/darrencole. For more info on DNA, check www.myspace.com/mikedna.


An MC in his element from Darren Cole on Vimeo.