20 January 2010

A Beat in the Bloodline



A Beat in the Bloodline
A historic display of unity and success sheds light on new age for music in Washington, DC
(photographer: Ajani Truth)

Influential hip-hop regions have understood that just because no one is looking doesn’t mean there isn’t something going on...(click here to read more)

01 December 2009

Mick Boogie features Tabi Bonney x Judah on De La Soul Tribute Album




Mick Boogie features Tabi Bonney x Judah on De La Soul Tribute Album
Take a look inside the remixing of De La Soul's 'Plug Tunin'' for 20-year dedication project



(December 1, 2009)---Never shy of a collaboration, one of DC's favorites Tabi Bonney along with highly- demanded producer Judah teamed up for the De La Soul Tribute record presented by Mick Boogie and Terry Urban. The mixtape titled "Le Da Soul: 20 years of De La Soul" debuted on November 25th, just before Thanksgiving.

The two hip-hop entities were asked to bring the flair of DC to the mix tape that consists of remixes of De La Soul's hits done by majors such as Camp Lo, Talib Kweli and up-and-coming artists like U-N-I and Tanya Morgan.

"Plug Tunin' " the song in which Bonney and Judah remixed, is a 1988 single released from De La Soul's album 3 Feet High and Rising.

Click here to watch the video of the making of this remix presented by The Glasshouse!

The Le Da Soul project was sponsored by the clothing company Lemar and Dauley, makers of the now infamous Le Da Soul teeshirt.

Links:

Judah Myspace page: www.myspace.com/judahbeats
Judah Twitter page: www.twitter.com/Judahonthebeat
Tabi Bonney Myspace page: www.myspace.com/tabibonney
Judah x Tabi Video project: http://www.divshare.com/download/9552181-8ed
Le Da Soul download on ThePressPlayShow.com: http://www.thepressplayshow.com/?p=10109
For the DMV Only blogspot: http://forthedmvonly.blogspot.com/2009/11/de-la-soul-tribute-album-featuring-tabi.html
The Glass House DC: http://www.glasshousedc.com/
"Here, Enjoy" instrumental project: http://www.mediafire.com/?ntvyznmjej4

28 November 2009

Sinitus Tempo Presents Obii Say- "Product of People"




Obii Say 'speaks' on latest mixtape invention "Product of People"

(November 28, 2009) ----The streets have housed many, but who has something to say about it?

Obii does.

Obii Say, the 17-year old emcee from Southeast Washington DC has an eye on his environment. The result? A natural point-of-view musical production about what he has come to understand of humanity in such a short time.

Product of People, the 3rd mixtape from Obii Say (born Darrius Freeman) is the beginning of hip-hop on its return. Produced by the eclectic and clever hand of Sinitus Tempo, this mixtape is sincerely the epitomy of transition from youth to adulthood. Conceptually, Product of People presents just that. The ideas and actions of people culminated into one mass of intrinsic beats and dynamic word play.

Being a writer for nearly a decade, the age of Obii Say has no bearing on his developed style and sense of self. With an ever growing fan base, Obii Say has been able to carry his weight with some of the best hip-hop artists in the DMV (DC, Maryland, Virginia) area such as Lyriciss, K-Beta, Nando McFlyy, Gordo Brega, Phz-Sicks, Young Sleep, and G2. The latest single “Dogfight” has many convinced that the future of hip-hop music will have an extensive life-span.

Be sure to download the mixtape “Product of People” from the most fluent site on the capital city’s music and lifestyle, DMVUnplugged.com!


01 October 2009

EGO Alert: Taking it back with Strange Music


15 September 2009

One Vs Many Presents the U Street Edition of "The Circus"



One vs Many Presents The U Street Edition of "The Circus"

Showcasing Various Genre Musical Acts & Live Music At Multiple Venues in One Day




September 10, 2009- (Washington, DC) - The freaks come out at night but this time it's all day and everywhere- invading DC’s U Street. Blame it on The Circus, which is performing your favorite Saturday freak show with tricks six times harder and six events deeper- making up The U Street Edition. The craze is taking over The Lincoln Theatre, Expo, Axum, Bohemian Caverns, Lounge of Three and DC9- and I repeat all in the same time. Of course the event wouldn’t be complete without freaked-out musical acts and live music, so holding down the music are as follows: Bomani, Educated Consumers, Bad Ingrish, Lyriciss, J.Ferb, G5 Clive, M1 Platoon, Rosetta Stoned, The Five One, Cubbiebear, Prolyphic, Dezmatic, Black Diamond, The Love Peace Project, Mzery Loves Company, Night Train, Enoch 7th Prophet, Ardaplus and last but certainly not least Busdriver.

The Event breakdown goes as follows: Starts at The Lincoln Theatre-serving as the main event for the entire day. This event will consist of a multiple genres and styles combinations of artist such as: Bomani, Educated Consumers, Lyriciss, J.Ferb, M1 Platoon, Rosetta Stoned and The Five One. The show starts at 6pm, last till 9pm and is located 1215 U St NW DC Washington, DC. This is the only Circus event that is free and will be open to all ages.





After follows a series of various live, ciphers and parties hosted at various locations all around the same time. The venues include:

Expo, will be the host of complex lyrical act Educated Consumers' "Big Album Release Party" for their fresh new album, Hello Big Mama. The party will also feature performances from Cubbiebear, Dezmatic and Prolyphic . The show starts at 9pm, last till 3am and is located at 1928 9th St NW Washington, DC. Admission is $10 at the door and is 21 and up.

Axum, which includes various, styled performances by Black Diamond, The Love Peace Project, Mzery Loves Company, Night Train and Enoch 7th Prophet will all hit the stage. The show starts at 9pm, last till 3am and is located at 1934 9th St NW Washington, DC. Admission is $5 at the door and is 21 and up.



Bohemian Caverns, which will include a Hip Hop show fused with a Rock invasion includes performances from Lyriciss, J.Ferb, G5 Clive, M1 Platoon, Bad Ingrish and house band, The Five One, The show starts at 12am, last till 3am and is located at 2001 11th St NW Washington, DC. Admission is $10 at the door and is 18 and up.

For those who just want to enjoy the vibes of spinning ones and twos, Lounge of Three will include various house DJs whom will be spinning all night. The party starts at 9pm, last till 3am and is located at 1013 U St NW Washington, DC. Admission is $5 to party and is 21 and up.




And lastly a bonus show at DC9 will consist of lyrical fusions such as Busdriver, Ardaplus and Rosetta Stoned. The show starts at 9pm, last till 2am and is located at 1940 9th St NW Washington, DC. Admission is $10 pre-sale and $12 at the door. Age is 18 and up.

All access unlimited access to all The Circus events are free with purchase of one of the unlimited passes from the Bootleg Festival. The pass includes access to all four Circus events- Expo, Axum, Bohemian Carvens and Lounge of 3 as well as all the four day events hosted by the Bootleg Fesitval. Passes are $40 and it does not include free access to the bonus party at DC9.


About The Circus Events: The Circus is one of the many creative events brought to you by One vs Many. You'll never know what to expect, for The Circus features various types of acts such as lyrical ciphers, live DJ scratching, live bands, poetry readings, dancers, and of course emcees. This event always goes down at Expo (located in the U Street Corridor in Washington, DC) and goes down every other Saturday.

About One vs Many: Founded in 2008, One vs Many is a creative agency based in Washington DC that specializes in music, fashion, events, marketing, merchandise, and management. One vs Many does it all from hosting various events, managing complex musical acts, and birthing its own urban clothing brand.

For information about these events contact Tyrone Norris at tyronenorris@gmail.com

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13 September 2009

VAUGHN ( M1 P ) VS. KAZ ( THE CONGREGATION ) THE BEAT CLASH FINALS

Down South Christmas on FOX! Watch now to Vote!