What I'm Watching: Political Animals - "Man The Mic"

This video, directed by Shane McLellan, is exactly what I felt when I heard the track for the first time. Straight Hip-Hop! Check it.



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Political Animals - "Man The Mic"

You dig that BBoy type Hip-Hop that makes you wanna do a start your toprocks, do a couple head spins, back flips, and freeze?! Hit play on this and tell me you don't automatically start rocking. The Hip-Hop band Political Animals are made up of Sotorios Fedeli on vocals, Jen Harper on bass, Trenton Wright on drums, and DJ NEB on the turntables. Check it.



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EVENT: "OUR TOWN" Music & Arts Benefit Concert for Sandy Hook (Feb 1st)

Come support this Friday at the "Our Town" Music & Arts Benefit Concert for Sandy Hook Elementary School NVAC EMT First Responders. S.H.E.S. Graduate to Donate To New Building Construction. Sandy Hook Elementary School graduate Caitlin Martin, who goes by the stage name of Jass Bianchi, is teaming up with the area’s local heavy hitters for an explosive night of Music and Arts. Nearly all of the performers are hailing from Newtown or have strong ties to the area. The night’s line-up includes Jass Bianchi & HOLi MOLi, Jon Willis, OTIS, Two Fisted Law, Shepherd’s Pie, DJ Mo Niklz, Waking Elliot, Sketch Tha Cataclysm, Emjae, Tony Cankles, Deuce Bug, Political Animals and Brick Records recording artist Blacastan.

Organizer Jass Bianchi is excited about the event and hopeful that it will raise a significant amount of money to help support the EMTs.

Click here for more info on this event: "OUR TOWN" Music & Arts Benefit Concert for Sandy Hook

“Our Town”
Café Eclipse
40 Elm Street
Danbury, CT
5pm-2am


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EVENT: MIC ON DECK Presents: Saigon Live @ Sanctuary V.I.P. Lounge (4/21/12)

Hartford, CT – April 21, 2012 – NYC emcee SAIGON will be performing live in Hartford, CT!! This show is brought to you by MIC ON DECK Ent. & will be located at SANCTUARY V.I.P. LOUNGE, located at 81-83 Asylum St. in DT Hartford. The show of course will feature all four core elements of hip hop and will have live performances from some of CT, MA & NY’s best underground hip hop artists, DJ’s, breakers, and graffiti artists.

Partners of MIC ON DECK Entertainment Michael Lagasse (M.I.C.) & Bill Sanzi (Tapedeck 1) are both proud to bring Brownsville, Brooklyn NYC native SAIGON to Connecticut & have been fans of his music since 2001. The song “Pain In My Life” he did featuring TREY SONGZ is most widely known single released in 2006, & most of his newest album released in 2011 called “The Greatest Story Never Told” was produced by JUST BLAZE. Saigon has worked with artists such as JAY-Z, KOOL G RAP, Q-TIP & M.O.P, & also had a recurring role playing himself on the HBO series “Entourage”.

There will be live performances by M-DOT, A.T.V. (ANYTIME VOLCHAZ), BAD FOR BUSINESS (DIA THE LIMBLESS & TAPEDECK 1), GOLD, SICARII & POLITICAL ANIMALS. The show will be hosted by SELF SUFFICE, w/ DJ MO NIKLZ on the 1's & 2's, Special Guests Will Def Be In The Building!!

This is a 21+ event with ID, with a $15 cover in advance & $20 at the door. There will be a live BBoy performance and graffiti exhibition featuring ZULU BRATZ 860, UNIVERSAL ZULU NATION HARTFORD CHAPTER & The GRAFFITI BRATZ. They will also be holding a 50/50 raffle for our brother DIA THE LIMBLESS to help him out in a difficult financial situation. The show is being sponsored by MIND POWER ENTERTAINMENT, DOTGOTIT.COM, BUCKET FRESH STUDIOS, SCOUT PROMOTIONS, THE ZONJI & THEMADBLOGGERS.COM!

Advance tickets & VIP service are available by contacting William Sanzi at (860)-938-8476, Michael Lagasse at 860-394-7697, or email MICONDECK@gmail.com. For more info you can also visit the “Mic On Deck Entertainment” page on Facebook. MIC ON DECK is welcoming everyone to come out April 21st for another celebration of REAL HIP HOP!!

MIC ON DECK Presents: Saigon Live At Sanctuary V.I.P. Lounge
Sanctuary V.I.P. Lounge – 81-83 Asylum Street, Hartford, CT
April 21, 2012

Media – If any media wish to contact us, you can reach us at:

Michael Lagasse
(860) 394-7697
MICONDECK@gmail.com

Bill Sanzi
(860) 938-8476
Tapedek1@gmail.com

Facebook Event Page - http://www.facebook.com/events/274110392658396/

Tickets available at – MICONDECK@gmail.com

-Michael Lagasse - M.I.C.Productions15@gmail.com
(860) 394-7697
-William Sanzi - Tapedek1@gmail.com
(860) 938-8476

-In Hartford, CT – Sanctuary V.I.P. Lounge – 81-83 Asylum St
Hip Stop Clothing – 757 Park St
Sports Stuff - 642 Park St

-In Enfield, CT - Music Outlet - 151 Hazard Ave
JB's Scitico Barber Shop - 585 Hazard Ave

-In Springfield, MA - Central Barber Shop - 118 State St

*Tickets also available from any of the performers in the show.




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EVENT: MIC ON DECK Ent. Presents: SEAN PRICE at Symmetry Lounge - Hartford, CT Feb. 10th

This show is a definite must see. So many dope acts booked for this plus the live BBoy and Graffiti function that they're incorporating in this event is sure to make this a memorable night for Hip-Hop in Connecticut. And for $15/$20, you really can't beat that. Come check it out.

HARTFORD, CT – FEBRUARY 10, 2012 - NYC emcee SEAN PRICE will be performing live for the first time in CT's capitol of Hartford, CT!! This show is brought to you by MIC ON DECK Ent. & will be held at Symmetry Lounge, located at 70 Union Place in Hartford, CT. This show will maintain our theme of involving all four elements of hip hop and will feature some of CT, MA, & NY's best underground hip hop artists, DJ’s, breakers, and graffiti artists.

MIC ON DECK ENTERTAINMENT (Michael M.I.C. Lagasse & Bill Tapedeck 1 Sanzi) is proud to bring Brownsville, Brooklyn, NY native SEAN PRICE to
HARTFORD, CT. PRICE, a.k.a. “SEAN P”, came up as one half of “HELTAH SKELTAH” under the name "RUCKUS" with partner ROCK, and is currently a rapper in the groups “RANDOM AXE” (SEAN P, BLACK MILK & GUILTY SIMPSON) & “BOOT CAMP CLIK” (SEAN P, ROCK, BUCKSHOT, SMIF-N-WESSUN, & O.G.C.) He's one of NY's true lyricists and has worked with a ton of great artists such as METHOD MAN & TALIB KWELI.

There will be live performances by BAD FOR BUSINESS (DIA THE LIMBLESS & TAPEDECK 1), ROCKOLEONE, AUTOBOTZ, ASYLUM LIFETIME W/ DJ SHERM LAROCK & BLAK FLAG, POLITICAL ANIMALS, DUECE BUG, BRASH & FRANK WHITE W/ SPECIAL GUEST ROOSTA, lead singer of “FEAR NUTTIN BAND”. The show will be hosted by the one and only SELF SUFFICE, with DJ BENNY BLACK & DJ STRESS of the Fireset Radio Show on the turntables!

This is a 21+ EVENT W/ ID, $15 ADV/$20 DOOR. There will be a LIVE BBOY performance featuring the ZULU BRATS 860. UNIVERSAL ZULU NATION HARTFORD CHAPTER & ZULU KING SLONE (W.O.T.S. President) will also have LIVE GRAFFITI ART and designs on display for your enjoyment. The show will be filmed for MIC ON DECK ENT's new promo video courtesy of MIND POWER ENTERTAINMENT, so we hope you'll be able to make it out to show some love and support for our positive hip hop movement we've worked very hard to establish;) MIND POWER is sponsoring the show as well as DOTGOTIT.COM, CTHIPHOP.NET, THE CONNECTICUT UNDERGROUND, & THEMADBLOGGERS.COM.


* Tickets are available by contacting Michael Lagasse at (860)-394-7697, William Sanzi (860)-938-8476, or from one of the other places/persons listed below. You can also buy advance tickets online through Paypal.com, just send the $15 to us at Tapedek1@gmail.com and we will mail you the tickets within 2-3 business days. For more info check out our "Mic On Deck Entertainment" page here on Facebook. MIC ON DECK welcomes everyone to come out February 10th for another celebration of our hip hop culture!


** For Bottle service, call Elmer Herrera (860) 997-8512

***DRINK SPECIALS TIL 11, BUY 1 DRINK GET 1 FREE FROM 10PM TO 11PM!


****If you are interested in getting a verse/drop from Sean Price, inbox us directly on here @Mic On Deck Entertainment, @Mic On Deck, @Michael Mic Lagasse, or @Bill Tapedeck Sanzi. You can also email us at MICONDECK@gmail.com. Serious inquiries only!!!



EVENT DETAILS

Sean Price
MIC ON DECK Presents: Sean Price Live At Symmetry Lounge
Symmetry Lounge – 70 Union Place, Hartford, CT
February 10, 2012

Media – If any media wish to contact us you can reach us at:
Michael Lagasse
(860) 394-7697
MICONDECK@gmail.com

Bill Sanzi
(860) 938-8476
Tapedek1@gmail.com


**** TICKETS AVAILABLE NOW FROM:
-Michael Lagasse - MICONDECK@gmail.com
(860) 394-7697
-William Sanzi - Tapedek1@gmail.com
(860) 938-8476

In Hartford, CT - At Zulu Nation Open Mic hosted by Self Suffice @ Tappa's every Wed. night @9PM, located at 126 Ann St
-Symmetry Lounge - 70 Union Place
-Hip Stop Clothing - 757 Park St
-Sports Stuff - 642 Park St

In Enfield, CT - Music Outlet - 151 Hazard Ave
-JB's Scitico Barber Shop - 585 Hazard Ave

In Springfield, MA - Central Barber Shop - 118 State St

Through PayPal - Send the $15 to us at Tapedek1@gmail.com and we will mail you the tickets within 2-3 business days.

*Also you can contact any of the performers/promoters on the show for tickets.

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What I'm Watching ... Political Animals - "BlastThe Bass"

Dope visuals to Political Animals' Blast The Bass track. I've seen this group perform a few times and the energy you see here in the video is at least the minimum amount of energy you'll get when you see them live. Check it.



If you dig this track, download their free album here: Political Animals - When Animals Attack

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Check It ... Mindz-I Ent. presents FUZEONFEST 2011 ft KRS-One, Mr. Lif, Duece Bug, Jacobi Wichita and more. (Photos)

It was an exciting night brought to you by the folks over at Mindz-I Entertainment. Seems like every show they present, it gets bigger and bigger. This time wasn't any different when they hosted a bunch of rock and Hip-Hop acts at Toad's Place. As you can see from the flyer and the photos, it was a wild and dope night.

The show started at 5:30pm on that Sunday and didn't end till around 1:30 in the morning. When I tell you that I was beat, trust me and know that that's an understatement. The night turned out great with all the music each act performed as well as the breakers in the audience. It was pretty dope to see artists I know such as DJ Mo Niklz, Duece Bug, Chuck Nickles, Blacastan and Pruven on the same stage as Mr. Lif and the legendary KRS-One and perform along with Mr. Lif even. Apathy, a really talented MC out of CT and affiliated with the Demigodz, hosted the evening and got to enjoy it from the sidelines.

With so much to recall, I figured I'd let the photos tell the story. You know The Mad Bloggers had to be there and I didn't let off with the camera work either. So here's a bunch of pics you can take a look through and see what you missed if you didn't go or reminisce on the night if you were there. Check it.

Check It ... Political Animals, Roc Doogie, PremRock, and Jesse Abraham at Acoustic Cafe (Photos)

Acoustic Cafe was hosts to yet another round of talented artists hosted by Sketch tha Cataclysm on July 9th. For a whopping $5, you got to hear music by New York's own PremRock and Jesse Abraham as well as CT's Roc Doogie and Political Animals with guests like D_Cyphernauts, Hawl Digg, and Dirt E. Dutch making an appearance in the night's event. While enjoying the dope music throughout the night, I was in TMB mode snapping pics and got a few videos before I unfortunately ran out of space. Haha. Check it them out.

EVENT: July 10th - Mindz-I Ent. presents FUZEONFEST 2011 feat. KRS-One, Mr. Lif, Duece Bug, Jacobi Wichita and more! Hosted by APATHY.

We're taking it back OLD SCHOOL, keeping it REAL and "fuze-ing" Hardcore and Hip Hop all in one show...

With performances by:

KRS-One

PLUS:
dUECE bUG with ITZ URBOI
Mr. Lif
Hate Your Guts
BC Connect
Jacobi Wichita
Political Animals
Kali Ma
Sean Strange
Ocecmic
MetaMusick
Brothers Rock & more!

Music by DJ Mo Niklz

ADVANCE: $24.00
DAY OF SHOW: $27.00

DOORS OPEN @ 5:00
SHOW STARTS @ 5:30

For more details and up-to-the-minute updates, check out the official Facebook event.

For tickets, check out Toad's Place.

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EVENT: TONIGHT!!!! Political Animals, Roc Doogie, PremRock, and Jesse Abraham at Acoustic Cafe

Sketch tha cataclysm presents an incredible evening of Hip-Hop music.

Featuring:

Political Animals - http://pacthiphop.com/

Roc Doogie (of Phenetiks)- http://littleax.com/roc-do​ogie/

The triumphant return to Bridgeport for Jesse Abraham - http://jesseabraham.com/

PremRock - http://planetpremrock.com/

Hosted by the incredible D_Cyphernauts

DJ Mo Niklz (http://moniklz.bandcamp.co​m/) on the turntables and visuals all evening!

Doors open at 8pm / $5 Cover

http://sketchtc.com/

Acoustic Cafe
2926 Fairfield Ave.
Bridgeport, CT

For more info: click here.

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Download ... Political Animals - "When Animals Attack" (Free)

When Animals Attack is a short but pretty dope mixtape by CT's own Political Animals in which they infuse a live band sound and Hip-Hop that I can definitely dig. I'm a huge fan of live instrumentation and when artists use it at their shows. So if you feel the same way, definitely download this with the quickness. And don't think the instruments overshadow the lyrics. Not at all. Substance, style, skill all make this free album one of quality. Check it.

7 songs of pure authentic HIP HOP stripped down to its roots of drums & bass. For fans of The Roots, KRS-ONE, Jedi Mind Tricks, NaS, Wu-Tang, 7L & Esoteric, and real music!

Download Mixtape

www.facebook.com/politicalanimalsct
www.pacthiphop.com
www.reverbnation.com/politicalanimalsct

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EVENT: FULL BLAST MOVEMENT 2 - DUECE BUG, BC CONNECT, POLITICAL ANIMALS and MORE!

MINDZ-I ENT and BIGBAR RADIO bring you:

THE FULL BLAST MOVEMENT - PART 2! Saturday, March 19th!

The 1st Full Blast Movement was EPIC! Part 2 is gonna be even more crazy so come through and bring friends! You WON'T wanna miss this one!!!!!

*Edwin Escobar ON LOCATION filming the show AND THE CIPHER at the end so come through, get on the mic and get in the video (to be posted/promoted afterward).*

***LADIES: we will be registering ALL females to be in Duece Bug's 'Stress Love' video- (serious inquiries only) Register w/ Mindz-I to be in the video at the show!!***

$7 DOORS OPEN AT 8:00PM!

DUECE BUG w/ Chuck Nickels / BC CONNECT
POLITICAL ANIMALS
METAMUSICK
THEY WALK ON WATER
DISTRICT ALLSTARZ

MO NIKLZ on the 1st and 2s

**BIGBAR RADIO BROADCASTING/WEBCAMMING LIVE!!!

More info here:THE FULL BLAST MOVEMENT - PART 2

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EVENT: dUECE bUG w/ BC Connect and Chuck Nickels and more. FREE!!!

March 11th - FREE SHOW at Tuckers - 174 Main St Norwalk, CT
-Duece Bug w/ Chuck Nickels and BC Connect
-Political Animals
-Cannon Gang
-DJ MO NIKLZ on the wheels

8:00 21+ *FREE*

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EVENT: Reef The Lost Cauze w/guests Asylum Lifetime and Political Animals (Music by DJ Sherm LaRock)

On Saturday, February 12th, check out this dope event right here in Connecticut's capital. You already know. Come through and enjoy some of that Hip-Hop music you can nod your head to.

Best Hip-Hop cats in CT will be in the building and you know we always have some special treats for y'all. The one and only Reef the Lost Cauze (of Army of the Pharaohs) from Philly will be in the building tearing it down. Political Animals will be back in action after a brief hiatus. Asylum Lifetime and Sherm LaRock will be performing and their new album, Political Asylum, will be available. Come down and see what real hip hop is all about.

Sully's Pub
2071 Park Street
Hartford, CT

21+
Cover $12
Doors: 8pm
Show: 10pm

For more info on shows: Rick The Mick on Twitter

Check this event on Facebook: Reef The Lost Cauze

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EVENT: Rhyme Skeam Full Blast presents Mr. Lif, C-Rayz Walz, Blacastan, Juggaknots and more!

Come out to the underground hip hop event of the year. Friday, October 22nd performing live: Mr. Lif, C-Rayz Walz, Blacastan, Juggaknots, Duece Bug, Political Animals and Asylum Lifetime! Hosted by Pruven of the Antfarm Affiliates!

Tucker's Cafe
174 Main St.
Norwalk, CT, 06850

The Connecticut Hip Hop Underground Show Presented By BigBar Radio

I was told about this Hip Hop show by the homie Duece Bug via email that was going down in Ansonia, CT presented by Big Bar Radio and ended up having a pretty decent night there discovering some artists I previously heard of but didn't get the chance to catch up on. I was doing what I normally do which was chill in the background assessing the artists, crowd and the vibe. Felt like a real chill spot where most heads knew each other. I took a bunch of damn pictures but these are the few of the 200+ made the cut. I also added some music of some of the artists that I can find online. Check out all of that! Peace.

Check It ... "Big Bar Presents: CT Hip-Hop Underground" this Saturday ... Sept 11th

Big Bar Presents: CT Hip-Hop Underground featuring...

7:05 PM – 7:35 PM - Ill
7:40 PM – 8:10 PM - Big Pat
8:15 PM – 8:55 PM - Haze
9:00 PM – 9:40 PM - 5:am (Hartford Advocate GBS 2010 Winner for Best Hip-Hop)
9:45 PM – 10:25 PM - Pruven
10:30 PM – 11:10 PM - BC Connect
11:20 PM – 12:05 AM - Asylum Lifetime
12:10 AM – 12:50 AM - Political Animals (New Haven Advocate GBS 2010 Winner for Best Hip-Hop)
12:55AM – 1:35 AM - Duece Bug

SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 11, 2010
SIMBUS CAFE
232 Main St. Ansonia, CT
21+ - ID REQUIRED
ONLY $5 At The Door!

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The Journey to Hip-Hop ... Connecticut: Political Animals - "Wannabe MCs"

Yet another set out of Connecticut helping continue the journey of finding Hip-Hop in places you wouldn't normally look being done by heads you wouldn't give two thoughts about. Definitely a track I'm feeling. They'll be performing at Toad's Place May 20th. Check them out and check this track.

Off Political Animals' MySpace:

POLITICAL “of or relating to your views about social relationships involving authority or power; "political opinions"

ANIMALS “Living beings which can feel things and move freely”

Remember when hip-hop had meaning and substance? When hip-hop was political, thought provoking, and a party all at the same time? Some may feel the genre has lost it’s touch, some even consider the genre “dead.” Hip-hop isn’t dead, it just needed a revival, and that revival is known as POLITICAL ANIMALS. Stampeding their way out of New Haven, CT the group is composed of Sotorios Fedeli on vocals, Jen Harper on bass, and Trenton Wright on drums.

Covering a wide range of topics, POLITICAL ANIMALS make sure their music can be enjoyed by any and every fan of hip-hop. “Wannabe MCs,” is a song which calls out all the artists who follow the latest trends rather than their heart. The tribute song to the Hip-Hop artists who came before them.

In an era where the majority of hip hop artists “press play” and hit the stage, POLITICAL ANIMALS stand out by bringing out the raw sound of hip-hop with a completely live sound. No pre-recorded music, no background beats, just pure Hip-Hop. Laced with funk grooves, break beats, the power of rock, and classic Hip-Hop, their sound is unlike anything you‘ve heard before.

Currently recording their 5 song debut EP for BeazWax records with hip-hop artist/producer Jack Beazly, be prepared for the POLITICAL ANIMAL stampede. POLITICAL ANIMALS will be sure to be playing in your town sooner than you think, because when the animals come through they turn the party into a zoo. This is more than music this is a movement.

“It’s just that animal mentality to turn a dream into reality.”

Political Animals - "Wannabe MCs"


Political Animals' MySpace


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