Full Blast is back with a 4th volume in their mixtape series and nothing's change. Hip-Hop in various forms grace this project with artists that has been representing Connecticut for some time now. A 20 track project that features the likes of Duece Bug, Chuck Nickels, Art Ls, Soho, White Cheddar, Unikron, Rising Sun Quest, a track from their fallen soldier Lighta, and more, there's no doubt that this joint will get numerous replays on the deck. Definitely. The extra nice part of about this mixtape is that it's completely free. All you gotta do is visit the folks at CTHipHop.net for it. Now go check them out, click the link, download the mixtape, turn the volume on Full Blast!
New video by the homie Rising Sun Quest teaming up Elasticbrand on this "Audiowear" project. Visuals are simple, clean, to the point, which all equaled dope in this equation. Peep it.
The third music video from a multidisciplinary creative project called "Audiowear", that started with 3D printing and ceramic slip casting musical jewelry at the sundaymorning@ekwc artist residency in the Netherlands. It then evolved into a full length record with 14 original songs that we pressed to vinyl with the help of a Kickstarter campaign. The record was celebrated with a concert at the Museum of Arts & Design in New York City on 9.22.11 where 10 of the artists performed their songs live. the Museum of Arts & Design [MAD] also acquired the Audiowear pieces for their permanent collection and will show them in two exhibitions in 2012. The work was also shown at exhibitions in Korea, England and New York.
Finally got done with the pics and a few videos from Duece Bug's The Tex Wattsun Chronic-als CD release show. Probably one of the funnest shows I've been to in a while. Definitely check their music out. Good stuff. Check it.
Pruven releases his latest work of intricate, deep and socially aware music in a free 14 track album featuring emcees by the names of Billy Woods, Adam Warlock, The Rising Sun Quest, Buttas and more. Diving into topics such as banks, the government, ancient religions, and today's rappers and their music, to name a few. Very interesting music on this album that might leave you with some insightful point of views paired with production that will have your head nodding. Check it.
Here's a track from The Rising Sun Quest that touches on a personal and sad event that happened in his life recently. Sucks to have to write a song for reasons like this but Quest, I'm certain, makes Bobby proud. R.I.P. Steelz.
This song Is dedicated to my Dear friend Bobby Jordan aka Illface aka B Steelz 730 who we lost way too soon. I lost a big part of me. The person who inspired my first rhyme, who gave me the name The Rising Sun Quest, who I loved like a brother. Everything I ever wrote I owe to you because you made me fall in love with the MIC. I'm so sad right now. R.I.P. Bobby.
The 4th leg of the Abstract Music Tour stops in Waterbury, CT at one of the state's premier art & music venues and along NJ bar slinger Rasheed Chappell, links with native suns, Rising Sun Quest and Sketch tha Cataclysm.
Date: Wednesday, March 16th, 2011
Location: Freight Street Gallery// 170 Freight St.// Waterbury, CT 06702
Here's some dope new music brought to you by Dirt E. Dutch, a definite Hip-Hop aficionado, featuring a bunch of artists we've featured on the site as well as some others. Enjoy!
Following up his most recent work on Breez Evahflowin's new album "As He Goes On" from Domination Recordings, Dirt E. Dutch has put together an 11 track compilation featuring a handful of up and coming artists. It also features a few songs the Dutchman was featured on as an MC, such as the new track "War Torn" featuring Roc Doogie of Phenetiks, Breez Evahflowin, and Core Rhythm. Several of these songs were previously only featured on IndieFeed, others can be found on current releases from the respective artists. Expect much more from Dirt E. Dutch in 2011!
Track list:
1. War Torn ft. Roc Doogie, Breez Evahflowin, Dirt E. Dutch, Core Rhythm, Pauley Ethnic 2. Step the F%ck Off ft. Roc Doogie, The Protege (Phenetiks) 3. Why I Write ft. Rising Sun Quest 4. Before Life Concludes ft. Expertiz 5. What Else ft. Man-u-iLL 6. Ridiculous Choices ft. Emskee (The Good People), Dirt E. Dutch, Breez Evahflowin 7. Wind ft. Breez Evahflowin, Sho, Kenny Majozi, Phase 1 8. Sketchforce ft. Hawl Digg, Dirt E. Dutch, Sketch Tha Cataclysm 9. Dot Dot Dot (remix) ft. Breez Evahflowin 10. Reflect ft. Pruven 11. Manuverin' Sound ft. Breez Evahflowin, L.I.F.E. Long, Mr. Metaphor
All tracks produced by Dirt E. Dutch, with the exception of: 6. Prod by Saint of The Good People 8. Prod. Sketch Tha Cataclysm
FamilyTreeMusicGroup.com presents the “Cotton Club.” A night of Burlesque, Jazz, Hip-Hop, Ciphers, Poetry, and Vocal Performances.
I got a chance to check out more from what the Family Tree Music Group has to offer musically with their second annual Toast N' Flow held in Danbury, CT last Saturday. It was a mix of 1920's jazz, burlesque, and up to date Hip-Hop. Variety indeed. Jass Bianchi and company put together a pretty interesting night with performances by Miss Cherry and The Big Tent Jazz Band, d_Cyphernauts, Rising Sun Quest, Noodle, LaRue & The Movement Band, ZMO, DJ Mecca, Jass Bianchi and a few others. Check out the pics from the night.
COME JOIN US IN A CELEBRATION OF LIFE, ART & GOOD MUSIC! In Unison Media Productions and Family Tree Music Group present the official release of Jass Bianchi's new music video "Late Bloomer" this Saturday, July 10th.
Event includes an art exhibition by M.A.P, Miss Ana Soul & more! Performances by ZMO, Rising Sun Quest, Realest Reeken and DJ MECCA will be on the 1's and 2's!
TICKETS: (Include Free Drinks & Free Food!)
$20 - Advance / $25 - Online
Doors Open: 8PM - 2AM
Please click HERE for tickets.
Jass Bianchi - "The dress code is trendy/upscale. If you come naked, you get in for free."
JULY 10, 2010 at the NYSG Gallery, 154 Stanton Street, NY, NY.
I'm a week and some change late on this post but that's what happens when life occurs. Haha. I had a busy 3 day weekend involving some Hip-Hop heads I personally know, some I don't. Lots of pictures were taken and I put them together in different setups for you to see. Hope you enjoy.
Friday: Enter The Cipher Presents ... The Baby Bus Benefit
This night's Enter The Cipher event was dedicated to The Baby Bus Benefit (Fundraiser for Danny "Baby Bus" Holt). Live performances by Dina Brass, Rising Sun Quest, Expertiz, Roc Doogie of Phenetiks, Workforce, Sketch Tha Cataclysm, and Breez Evahflowin filled the night's schedule and each and every performer ripped the stage. The place was packed with friends and family as well as random supporters of the cause and music. Wristbands were sold to further help the fight for cancer and many people bought hands full. The night turned out very successful and Hip-Hop definitely represented. It was great to see the genre come through for a cause like this.
Saturday: Westhill High School Hosts 4th Annual Hip-Hop Summit
Westhill High School Hosts 4th Annual Hip-Hop Summit held on May 22nd. Event featured workshops, open forum and live performances.
The 4th Annual Hip-Hop Summit was held on Saturday, May 22 at Westhill High School in Stamford, CT. The Summit was being coordinated by the Connecticut-based Hip-Hop artist collective Ant Farm Affiliates in conjunction with the Stamford Public Schools. The event began at 12:30 pm with a welcome session and an artist meet-and-greet. That was followed by workshops that began at 1 pm, an open forum discussion at 4 pm, a skills competition beginning at 5 pm, and a concert at 6 pm.
The Hip-Hop Summit is an annual tradition at Westhill High School, celebrating the culture and history of Hip-Hop and addressing the issues and concerns that teens face everyday. Throughout the day, students and attendees will have the opportunity to attend hands-on workshops on deejaying, break-dancing, music production, making and distributing an album, podcasting, and Hip-Hop as a global movement.
Presenters included Connecticut's original hip hop Deejay Terrible T, Indiefeed Podcasting Host and Music Director Dirt E. Dutch, Hip-Hop activist and Freedom Bee Project founder Courage2Change, b-boy and Flying Squirrel Productions founder Pat "Tricks" Hayes, and the entire Ant Farm Affiliates artist roster.
Students were invited to participate in the Hip-Hop skills competition and to perform during the concert portion of the program from 6-9 pm.
Sunday: "Hip Hop for Racial Harmony" Benefit Show
Immortal Technique headlined this benefit show that included guests Diabolic, Chris Webby, Offramp, Guy Dupont - "ILO Productions", Rising Sun Quest, Hurrikane, and Chef Luv.
It was a day and night of Hip-Hop and charity. Good music for a great cause. This event was held on May 23rd at Cheshire Park in Cheshire, CT with proceeds directly benefiting the student-envisioned "Orphanage For Opportunity".
A plot of land in Pakistan is currently sitting quietly, unused up to this point. But, if some local students reach their goals, it will be transformed into a orphanage in the country's capital.
Students from Cheshire High School and founding members of the fundraising and awareness group ENOUGH are holding a benefit concert later this month, with the proceeds going to help create an orphanage in Islamabad, Pakistan. The "Orphanage for Opportunity" project was undertaken by members of ENOUGH and the concert, scheduled for May 23 at Cheshire Park, is a way to jump start their fundraising efforts. Since the group’s inception last year, it has held peace rallies, hosted speakers, and helped raise awareness about world issues. The group even rallied at Town Hall to support the education budget last month.
ENOUGH is an acronym for education, necessity, opportunity, understanding, giving, and helping. and all of the group's projects seemingly encompass the acronym. Mansoor Alam, a junior at CHS, said the concert is the starting point for the "Orphanage for Opportunity" project, and admitted that it was a big task to undertake.
Yet, the group, Alam believes, is prepared. (Story continues...)
For more on Enough, this event and the rest of the story, visit Chesire Herald
