BHF Show & Prove 2012

The 2012 Brooklyn Hip-Hop Festival (BHF) season is here and Show & Prove is back! Now in it's 4th year, Show & Prove is a premiere underground Hip-Hop concert series that allows up-and-coming Hip-Hop talent a chance to perform at NYC's largest stage at BHF 's Performance Day on July 14th.

Series Schedule:
The three (3) preliminary events will occur on April 12th, May 10th and June 14th; the final Super Bowl event where the preliminary winners will compete for an opening slot at the BHF's Performance Day will take place on the first day of The Festival on July 9th at Brooklyn Bowl.

Artist Submissions:
Four (4) artists will be selected through Sonicbids to perform at each preliminary event, and one (1) artist winner will be selected at each preliminary. The three (3) winners from the preliminary events will then compete at the Show & Prove Super Bowl (on July 9th) for the opportunity to open on BHF's Performance Day on July 14th.

Submission Deadlines:
April Show & Prove - Friday, March 30th
May Show & Prove -  Thursday, April 19th
June Show & Prove -  Thursday, May 24th

You can submit your EPK for consideration for the 2012 Show & Prove through our Sonicbids submissions page at: Sonicbids.com/BrooklynHipHopFest

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SPEAK Easy "Justice a la mode"

With a lot going on in society today, Milwaukee's SPEAK Easy just wants Justice a la mode. Word.



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Suede Jury "Up"

I caught this joint from the homie Fresh Daily introducing another Brooklyn Good Guy, Suede Jury. Taking on the TaeOne produced cut, Suede delivers up the fresh first single off of his upcoming project Dreamer's Block, due out April 3rd. Enjoy the music. Chea!



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@KirbyLauryen's A Song A Day: Day 86

"I wrote a song for you today. Help me tell the world!" -KL

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kirbylauryensings.bandcamp.com

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What I'm Watching: G Scott "The Market"

"Never leave the one you love for the one you like..."

Fresh video and track from G Scott out of Indiana. Shouts to Jules over at Heyday Footwear for the link. I dig it. The kid is dope. Enjoy the music. Chea!

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L./\. x TMB Presents: The Lost Riots "Ignorance on Love LA"

After taking a week off while L./\. hit SXSW, we return with Ignorance on Love LA produced by [B.], Shenae Curry and remixed by Freshnerd of 100akres (shout out to TDE) from The Lost Riots Series. The series presented by TMB, is a collection of unreleased music from L./\., leading up to her new project L./\. Lytes, executivey produced by Freshnerd. The Lost Riots as L/\. would like to say it, is the dark tunnel before she reaches the Lyte. Enjoy the music. Chea!



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ELMNT "Catch Me Last"

I'm a graphic designer (among other things) by trade, so artwork always grabs my attention first. And the artwork for this joint from ELMNT is a clear winner. Then he backs up that fresh artwork with a dope cut over the DJ Bombay produced Catch Me Last off his upcoming project, We Don't Belong Here, due out in May. I'm definitely digging this joint. Hit play and enjoy. Chea!



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Chuuwee "The Crown Don't Make You King" feat. DJ Next (Prod. Audible Doctor)

With Brown Bag AllStar crew member the Audible Doctor on production, Sacramento's TUS representative Chuuwee goes off on The Crown Don't Make You King, from his upcoming project Crown Me King. This joint is serious. Hit play and enjoy. Chea!



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e.d.g.e. x Gleams x Steel "Dreamchasers"

Collectively known as the "Trifecta" (Gleams  of NYC, Steel of North Carolina and e.d.g.e. of Vancouver) return with their second offering, Dreamchasers, over the Meek Mill instrumental of the same name. Dope. Enjoy. Chea!

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@KirbyLauryen's A Song A Day: Day 85

"I wrote a song for you today. Help me tell the world!" -KL

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Enter The Cypher feat. Roc Doogie, Cy:AM, Mr. Ivory Snow, & Illspokinn (3/31/12)

As always hosted by AntFarm Affiliates' own D_Cyphernauts (http://dcyphernauts.bandcamp.com/) & Sketch tha cataclysm (http://littleax.com/sketch-tha-cataclysm/)
DJ Mo Niklz on the turntables and visuals all evening!

Features:

Roc Doogie (album release for Roc Paper Scissors)
http://littleax.com/roc-doogie/
Illspokinn
http://www.illspokinn.com/
Cy:AM
http://www.facebook.com/cyam203
Mr. Ivory Snow
http://www.themadbloggers.com/2012/02/download-mr-ivory-snow-sex-after.html

$5 cover.

Sign up for an open mic slot (2 songs or 10 minutes. . . whatever comes first). Slots are limited and at a first come first serve basis so arrive early.


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What I'm Watching: @RafaelCasal - "I'm Good"

I always know when I like something I've heard because I catch myself smiling by the time the song is over. I was put on to Rafael Casal by one of my home girls, and suffice it to say, I'm really digging this guy. Coming out of the Bay Area, Casal's flow kicks through the door swinging.

Of course, I'm interested in finding out more about him, but what do you think?

Check out his latest video "I'm Good" and first release "Dreamer" from his most recent project Mean Ones. Enjoy!

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