Thanks for all the support Mek, and here's betting that shit starts REALLY crackin' once you settle in back East!
Peace,
-Breeze
Monthly Archive: June 2009
Video: A 2Dope (Final) Weekend in LA
Order Up! Volume 3: Chicken & Waffles Release Party TODAY
So, going.com will only allow us to send one reminder per week, hence the closing of the guest list for this event. However, if you didn't get a chance to RSVP and still want to come check out this dope event, simply follow me or MyCypher on Twitter as we'll be tweeting out the party details as the start time draws nearer...
Don't sleep on this or you will be sad you missed out! We have a great party planned and I would especially love to meet anyone who may be reading this - Just look for the white boy running around with a faux hawk and say what's up....
Later on,
-Breeze
Track: Rob Roy - The $hit
Peace,
-Breeze
MyCypher Video: Dom Kennedy - Showtime (Making the Video)
Dom Kennedy, J Skillz, and the rest of the LAx Paperboy$ family were kind enough to invite me out to get some BTS footage of the video shoot for Dom's smash Showtime, from his recent FutureStreet/DrugSounds record...
I love this record, and think that the concept behind this video is absolutely lights out - Use the hype and hysteria surrounding Game 1 of the NBA Finals as a backdrop for a video with a hook referencing perhaps the greatest era in Laker basketball history - The SHOWTIME Era... The video was shot, directed, and is being edited by the multi-talented J-Skillz himself and will undoubtedly be an insane tribute to LA culture... And, you can catch a snippet of Dom's interview with KCAL news a bit into the vid as well - You know I got interviews...
Many thanks to Dom, J, Gav, and the rest of the LAx family for allowing me to tag along. I can't wait to see the finished product!
And, in case you didn't know, there is a dope show going down tomorrow in LA!!! RSVP for FREE entry at www.going.com/mycypher...
Peace,
-Breeze
Video: U-N-I Learns of MJ's Death Onstage in London
So, while onstage at a venue in the UK, U-N-I gets word that The King of Pop has indeed passed, and you can see the disbelief and shock that overcomes the whole room...
I remember sitting in my dad's office when I was like 5 or 6 and just watching the Michael Jackson video marathons that they used to play on VH1 all damn day. At my uncle's second wedding, somewhere in the god-forsaken midwestern state of Kansas, I refused to attend the ceremony if I wasn't allowed to dress like MJ in the Billie Jean video... I rolled into the wedding rocking penny loafers with white sox and my button-down unbuttoned with a wife beater under it (I didn't have a sequined jacket)... Peep Y-O's own tribute (which he refers to in the video) below - dude breaks into this after almost every rendition of Cali Soul, but now it seems to have much more relevance suddenly, huh?
My point is, an icon as big as Michael Jackson was had an influence on almost ALL of us. People deal with grief in different ways, so I refuse to hate, but please do give this man's life the respect it deserves... RIP Mike...
Peace,
-Breeze
Video: Asher Roth Freestyles Live on Hot 97 Funk Flex
So, Asher Roth mentioned, via Twitter, that he was going to be chilling with Funk Flex yesterday at his radio show for Hot97 in New York. Sure enough, not even a day goes by and there are videos floating around the net. Peep this BoyderCam video courtesy of Shake...
Peace,
-Breeze
Track: Shawn Chrystopher - Untitled
The reason why the song is untitled is because it's a love story, and I felt if I gave the song any kind of "love" title it would already be looked at as 'cheesy' and 'predictable' before anyone got a chance to listen to it. So this way, people get to judge the song solely based on its production and lyrics (as they should anyway). Sort of like reading a book with no cover or synopsis on the back, just you and the art.
A City With No Seasons will drop on August 11th...
Peace,
-Breeze
PSA: Nobody Famous - Order Up! Vol.3: Chicken & Waffles Release Party
Peace,
-Breeze
Video: Pacific Division - The Mayor
This song has been steady buzzin' all over LA for some time now, and the fellas from Pacific Division finally dropped the music video for The Mayor today. Now, there was some shady business around the release, spear-headed by a site who's business practices I completely despise, so I waited until the homey Meka posted it as I know he had the okay... Enjoy.
Peace,
-Breeze
Video: Diz Gibran & H.O.P.E. Live at Mountain Bar
I missed this show a while back, but the homey BMUSE just posted a gang of footage from the event that featured Diz Gibran and H.O.P.E. Dope - Now I don't feel too much like I missed it! He's actually doing a very cool series over on his blog lately and this is one of the final installments, so go check him out... Here's a bit of background from the dude himself:
With at least 10 performers hitting the stage and more than 20 videos from this night alone, I knew there would be no way I could give these guys their proper shine in just one post. I have decided to break it down a bit and give you the best from everybody that performed.
My last night in LA before a very early 6 am Monday flight took me to Mountain Bar in Chinatown, where many of my friends and some of the best up and comers in Hip hop today would be performing in a funky old spot in front of a young crowed of LA hip hopers. In this first segment, H.O.P.E and Diz Gibran get things started off right getting to work right away on the small stage.
Diz Gibran- Dark End of the Street
Run Around
Capital D
Just Me
H.O.P.E. - H-O-P-E
The Girlfriend Song
I was pretty pleased with the quality of these videos. Considering I use such a small camera, the sound is always pretty clear. Coming up in the next couple segments, expect to see some dope stuff from Dom Kennedy, cAREter, Tiron, Tunji, El Prez, Basicali and U-N-I.
Peace,
-Breeze
A MyCypher Event Posting
And, MyCypher is helping to throw a release party for the homey Nobody Famous' new album called Order Up! Vol. 3: Chicken & Waffles.
The event will feature food, booze, free gift bags to the first 50 guests courtesy of Mocha Soul Clothing, a freestyle contest on MyCypher.com for a cash prize, and a slew of fire performances... Performers include Traphik, Jarell Perry, Dasha, Wax, H.O.P.E., and Famous! RSVP here for FREE entry and we'll see you on Saturday June 27th!!!
Peace,
-Breeze
MyCypher Video: Santigold Live at the Hollywood Bowl
The homey Mattmatics was gifted some tickets to the Santigold show at The Hollywood Bowl from a very cool friend of his, and decided to bring your boy along to catch the action. The show was fire and also featured Raphael Saadiq and Femi Kuti, so you know we had a blast! I was able to get somewhat close and record a few songs, but the distance means the visuals will suffer a bit - except that one of my favorite parts of this venue is the changing colors of the actual bowl... Above, Santi runs thru the song that is mainly responsible for breaking her, L.E.S. Artistes, which I got most of before being told to stop filming... And, below is a dope video of the Diplo collab from Santi called Get It Up into Unstoppable...
And, finally, peep this video of the Philly girl performing You'll Find a Way... Thanks again to Matt and Erin for a bomb time!
Peace,
-Breeze
Mixtape: B.o.B. vs. Bobby Ray
Peace,
-Breeze
MyCypher Video: Wale, cARTer, & Dude Royal Buzzin' at dF's Beestings & Nosebleeds
So, despite sub-par, overcast skies, quite a few heads still made it downtown to The Standard on Saturday for dubFrequency's dope pool party event, Beestings & Nosebleeds. The main draw on this dreary day was DC product, and Interscope signee, Wale, and let me assure you that dude did not disappoint. The weather was cooperative enough to let the sun peek through for a bit of the show, and Wale performed three numbers to a really packed house. Peep dude running through the smash Chillin, featuring Lady Gaga, above and also Nike Boots below...
cARTer performed a few new tracks from Legal Trapping and the video below, which features the song Million Dollar Fit...
To open the show, dF's own Dude Royal had the crowd rollin' with the track Dancing in My Car. This kid is hilarious and speaks on what he knows, which is super refreshing in today's game - He's believable, authentic, and funny as shit...
Even despite the random June-gloom, the event still cracked! Shouts to J, Flakez, Ian, and the rest of the dF crew for a dope event! The weather is going to cooperate one of these days, and this event is going to absolutely go-off!
And, speaking of summertime events, MyCypher is co-hosting an album release party for the homey Nobody Famous' new record, Order Up! Vol. 3: Chicken & Waffles, next weekend at a dope mansion in Baldwin Hills. The party is FREE with RSVP, will include gift bags for the first 50 people to arrive courtesy of Mocha Soul Clothing, and will feature a ton of performances. Hit the link here and come thru to help Famous celebrate this release!
Peace,
-Breeze
Mixtape: Wale - Back to the Feature (Prod. 9th Wonder)
And, check this studio footage of 9th, Wale, Big Sean, and Mike Posner recording Wonder Why, which is also featured on the mixtape. I got some dope live footage of Wale's performance at the Standard rooftop on Saturday coming too, so stay tuned!
Peace,
-Breeze
Track: Wale - Wonder Why feat. Big Sean & Mike Posner (prod. 9th Wonder)
Peace,
-Breeze
Video: Pacific Division, B.o.B., & Diz Gibran at Club Nokia
B.o.B. - On Top of the World
Diz Gibran - Run Around
Peace,
-Breeze
Track: U-N-I & Asher Roth - Lark on My Go-Kart (Remix)
It's been a long time but I'm back with another U-N-I treat. The guys hopped on Asher Roth's "Lark On My Go-Kart" before heading out to Europe, and you know if it's U-N-I it's gonna be nothin but stupid dumb fresh dopeness. So grab the download from the link and get your summer started the right way.
Track: Diz Gibran - Dark End of the Street (prod. Moonshine)
Peace,
-Breeze
Video: CurT@!n$ - Tomorrow featuring Tyrese
That dude CurT@!n$ has been putting in work lately, hasn't he?!? As a follow up to the deep, poignant video for Black Folks, Dope Boy C teams up with Tyrese on the track Tomorrow and released a video today for this killer song. Peep the super fly acoustic switch in the middle of the vid... It's great to see people up on it! Props to OnSmash...
Peace,
-Breeze
Video: LAx Paperboy$ Summer's Cool with Dom Kennedy & Skotch Davis
I've been talking to the homey Mizzle about this digital event promo game and we decided to see how this all shakes out. The LAx Paperboy$ are putting on another dope event called Summer's Cool this Thursday, June 18th, so I cut together a lil trailer for the event. The event will feature live performances from Dom Kennedy and Skotch Davis and is FREE before 11 with an RSVP to rsvp@laxpaperboys.com... Peep the trailer above, the flyer below, and I'll see yall on Thursday night at The Palmer Room on Thursday...
Peace,
-Breeze
Tracks: Dasha - Don't Act Like I Never Told You (Response to Nobody Famous)
There will also be a dope release party for the album at The House of Armour - a fly mansion in Baldwin Hills - on June 27th that will feature performances by Famous, Wax, Dasha, Traphik aka Timothy DeLaGhetto, Jarell Perry, and H.O.P.E. The event is free with RSVP here...
In addition, ManUp Management ran a remix contest from the song, which I'll let Reem describe below:
And let's not forget the remix contest we held for "Don't Act Like I Never Told You." Over 30 remixes were submitted, with all different types of styles. Ultimately we decided on the remix from Dario as the official B-Side to "Don't Act Like I Never Told You Part 2". Congratulations Dario and thanks to everyone who participated!
Download both tracks here or stream above...
Peace,
-Breeze
Track: KiD CuDi - Excuse My Mood
Peace,
-Breeze
Video: Wax and EOM - Music & Liquor
I really dig this track from the homey Wax from his recent collaborative project with producer EOM called Liquid Courage. The track is called Music & Liquor and is super dope - Wax is great lyrically and tells really vivid stories about shit that is actually relatable. I like the way this video was shot and think that it lines up perfectly with the content and vibe of the song. And, who is that girl in the video? Pick up Liquid Courage on iTunes now...
Peace,
-Breeze
Video: El Prez - Floss Angeles Video Trailer
So we shot this awhile back with the DRG fam...and it's about done. T-Shirts by Ek5obition coming soon, Behind the Scenes dropping soon, Video dropping sooner, and a new El Prez project on the way...oh and if you're lucky you can get invited to the viewing party. Let's go...oh and there are some Lakers bumping this shit right now getting amped for this parade.
Peace,
-Breeze
Mixtape: Mateo - Underneath the Sky, Ch. 2
Peace,
-Breeze
Video: Dope Chris Young Freestyle
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So, if you aren't up on my man Chris Young yet, you need to do some serious soul searching (get it?) because dude's musical/lyrical ability is relatively unmatched (imo) and only growing.  Dude has some pretty big things on the horizon that I can't really speak on yet, but let's just say that you'll be hearing dude buzzin' on your radio iPod sooner than you think...  I've met some emcees who can spit off the top and never miss a beat, but very few actually formulate a message or tell a coherent story while doing so - well, Chris does so the rest of yall better get your bars up or just stay home...
Two fly latinas, two fly latinas...
Peace,Â
-Breeze
Video: U-N-I Freestyles for Stash Magazine
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While up in the Bay area, U-N-IÂ blessed Stash Magazine with a few bars. Â I love these fellas and think that their sound only continues to become more refined. Â
Peace,Â
-Breeze
Video: What is a Dope Boy?
"What is a Dope Boy?"
Cool, very interesting content, which is more than can be said for half the shit floating around the web...
Peace,Â
-Breeze
Video: KiD CuDi Announcement & Live Performances
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KiD CuDi rocked the stage at The Roots Picnic 2009 in Philly this weekend, and the dude BMUSE got some footy of a few songs.  Above, CuDi performs Spazzin' while I Poke Her Face is below...
And, here's an "official" announcement of CuDi and Chip Tha Ripper's intent to form a duo...
Peace,Â
-Breeze
Video: Asher Roth & B.o.B. Backstage
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I just think that both of these cats are super unique, funny, and charismatic.  The video features Asher Roth and B.o.B. backstage at the Key Club where they discuss the potential for a tour...  And, here's a link to some pics.  Props to Shake...Â
Peace,Â
-Breeze
Track: Big Sean - Glenwood ft. Kanye West
Peace,Â
-Breeze
Video: H.O.P.E. - HHO Artist of the Week
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This week, the good folks over at Hip Hop Official are featuring H.O.P.E. as the next Artist of the Week.  Above is the interview with the youngster and below is a dope performance of Nightlife live...  Props to Julien for the heads up...
Peace,Â
-Breeze
Video: KiD CuDi - Heaven at Night
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This is one of my favorite songs on KiD CuDi's debut mixtape, A Kid Named Cudi, and I just saw that the video has been released via Hip Hop Official's Twitter...  Very dope!
Props to HHO...
Peace,Â
-Breeze
Video: Naledge - Star Struck
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I posted some performance video of the Kidz in the Hall during their most recent west coast swing, and just saw that Shake had posted the official video for Naledge's new single Star Struck.  The track was produces by Sa-Ra and is super smooth - download it here and get ready for Chicago Picasso dropping on June 30th!
Peace,Â
-Breeze
Mixtape: Intuition & VerBS - Buzz EP
Drew....you should really post this and stop sleeping. 1000 DLs in 3 days.
And, here's a video of the fellas putting it down at The Paid Dues Festival a while back... Â I really dig this track, which is called Touch The Moon.
I'm really hip to both of these cats' energy and am a fan of the thought-provoking, story-telling style of hip hop that the duo produces... Â Download Buzz here and get hip to these dudes! Â Shouts to Lee and VerBs - my apologies for the drowsiness.
Peace,Â
-Breeze
MyCypher Video: Skeme Live at the Skeme of Things 2 Release Party
Somehow I managed to get there right before the man of the hour took the stage, and I was not disappointed. Â Skeme ran through his cuts with a ton of energy, and the crowd was going bananas - Listen as they sing along to the chorus on That's My Bitch... Â And, peep the pic above that I snagged from the homegirl Briana's spot - this chick was dancing around for a minute with one nipple just blowin' in the breeze (no pun intended)... Â
Towards the end of the show, Skeme also ran through the banger Music To Fly To, which is one of the my favorites from homey...
Overall, the night was pretty wild, and definitely a success, even despite my late arrival. Â Many thanks to Paul, Skeme, and everyone else who came out!
Peace,Â
-Breeze
Video: H.O.P.E. Live in San Francisco
Peace,Â
-Breeze
Track: Charles Hamilton - Reminder
I took Reminder off the album because it's too dark. It has been replaced by Disabmbiguation. Just look up what it means. Now that the final tracklisting is all music that reflects a life gone from dark to light, I can finally say that this perfect life is livable.
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Reminder was in the same vein as Shinin', in the sense of me going through serious withdrawal when I wrote it. Honestly people. Do YOU wanna hear a song from a junkie in recession? Especially on an album where progression is the key to perfection?
Download Reminder here or stream below. Â
And, here's the tracklist, as it stands, for This Perfect Life including some of Charles' descriptions. Â
1. Barbara Walters
Insomnia, depression, getting over your problems by talking.
2. Three Pound Bullet
(Co-produced by Charles Hamilton and Woody)
Dealing with the "elephant in the room" factor.
3. Ghosts
The paranormal paranoia.
4. Post-Lynching Ceremony
Racism
5. All Alone
(Produced by Woody)
Teen depression/suicide
6. Cable in the Classroom
A general response to the question "how".
7. Baby
The innocence in being an artist.
8. Disambiguation
The events leading to destiny.
9. Tears of Fire (Feat. Crooked I)
Saying goodbye to the pain that holds one back.
10. Long Socks (Feat. Show TuFli)
The universal friendship bracelet for all people lucky enough to have one.
11. Rosado
(Additional vocals by Aja-Monet)
A dedication to the color of life.
Peace,Â
-Breeze
Track: Mickey Factz - Do My Do feat. KiD CuDi
Peace,Â
-Breeze
Video:BCTV/EazeeSt Present 2x2 with Skeme & the New Boyz
Ladies and gentlemen I present something new: Eazee Street x Broccoli City present "2x2".  The basis is two blogs, 2 artists, one good interview.  We have a few of these in the works and we're looking to make this a dope series highlighting all sorts of the talent our city has to offer.  I showed ya'll the New Boyz video last week and told you I had something brewing with them.  Well our boy Skeme is familiar with Jerkin,' so when given the opportunity to interview the New Boyz and trying to figure out who to use for the first installment of "2x2"; I was like this is perfect.  So peep it out and stay tuned for more...
Video: Drake Interview on Semtex TV
UPDATE: Â Semtex posted Part 2 of his interview with Drizzy...
Drake was supposed to pass through my show last Friday, but he canceled at the last minute due to a studio session that was running late........with Rihanna.
I hooked up with him the following day, instead of doing the usual studio interview, we hit Hyde Park, which is London's equivalent of Central Park.
Drake breaks down:
*The Rihanna situation.
*Working with Kanye West
*Working with Chase & Status
*The forth-coming album and releasing it independently.
.....and more.
Peace,Â
-Breeze
Mixtape: Skeme - Skeme of Things 2
First off I want to thank God for making all things possible for me and my team. I want to thank my mother Mrs. Georgia Kimble for putting up with me and helping me chase down my dreams, also everybody involved in the making of this project my brothers Cire, Nye, Lite, Youssef, Beau, HOPE, and Julien. Much love goes out to Meka for the love shown for my music and the project as a whole. Thanks to my man Diz for showing love to the tape. I also want to thank my brothers EJ and Kevin for riding with me on this long road. I also want to thank Kiana, Ashley, and Aricka for all the patience and support of me as an artist and I love you for that. Much love to my big brother Terry Kennedy and the whole Fly Society squad, also to my Grindtime family for holding me down Tommy I see you bro. Thank you to anybody downloading or buying this mixtape because I know that without you none of this would be possible. This album is in loving memory of those lost in the struggle R.I.P. to K. Bone, Roach, Infan Smoke, Diron Rivers, and Roderick Anthony "Dolla" Burton II. Your are gone but never forgotten.... And before I go... INGLEWOOD UP!
Download it HEREÂ and show love!
Peace,Â
-Breeze
MyCypher Video: Rob Roy Live at dubFrequency's Beestings & Nosebleeds
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Despite the overcast weather (which was a huge let down), I shot downtown on Saturday and hit the rooftop at The Standard Hotel for dubFrequency's Beestings & Nosebleeds jumpoff.  The event featured a dope performance by Dude Royal that caught me totally off guard, so I didn't get any footy - But, let me assure you, dude is dope live and f*cking hilarious!  In addition, Rob Roy came through to perform a couple numbers including the insane reworking of Turn My Swag On above. Â
This was also the first time that I have seen Gold & Gucci live, and the track definitely works.  I must say that I am digging dude's music heavy, so he could probably read the phone book and be captivating...  but isn't that what makes a great performer/entertainer? Â
And, finally, below is some footage of Fur in My Cap live, including a dope flip of the second verse...
Thanks to Jesse, Flakez, Ian, and everyone at dF for throwing a dope event. Â Now, if we could only get the weather to oblige, the next one will surely be off the hook!
Peace,Â
-Breeze