Bulletproof Tiger “Healthy Fear” limited edition 7″ release and free Download.
Bulletproof Tiger have announced their anticipated debut release, two singles of their unreleased full-length album which is due later this year. The two singles, “Healthy Fear” and “Shout In The Dark,” will be released on vinyl. A limited edition pressing of 250 hand numbered 7″ records under Ltl Monster. The album was recorded at Le Fe Studios. The vinyl was pressed at Archer Pressing in Detroit, MI. Pre-Orders are available. One of the two singles is currently available to download for free.
To pre-order the limited edition 7″ go to: http://bit.ly/lk3BG0
Bulletproof Tiger is an instrumental live-electronic group from El Paso, TX. The plastic-tiger-mask-wearing duo is comprised of the aliased Bobby Miracles (guitar) and Jean-Luc Duvalier (keyboard/synth) who, after meeting in the summer of 2009, began playing together after discovering their passion for both dance/electronic music and hip-hop. Heavily influenced by such groups as Daft Punk, the Twelves and Gorillaz, the intensity and aggressive nature of Bulletproof Tiger’s “dance-bangers” are only complimented by the symbolism behind their tiger masks – which are never removed in public. The tiger masks help to represent the animalistic nature of their music.
Bulletproof Tiger – “Shout in the dark” (LTL – 001) by Ltl Monster
Bulletproof Tiger – “Healthy Fear” (LTL- 001) by Ltl Monster
On Friday June 24th, 2011 Bulletproof Tiger, in collaboration with Ltl Monster and Downtown Niche Magazine will be hosting a release party at The Lowbrow Palace in El Paso,TX. The evening will feature live performances by System A., RayDub, Rob Bass, Heart Chemist and Bulletproof Tiger. There are no pre-sale tickets available. 200 Records will be available at the show on a first come basis. There is a $5 cover or $10 including 7″ vinyl.
For more information check out:
Bulletproof Tiger on Facebook:
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Bulletproof-Tiger
Bulletproof Tiger’s official website:
http://www.bulletprooftigermusic.com
Ltl Monster on facebook:
http://www.facebook.com/ltlmonster
Downtown Niche Magazine:
http://downtownniche.com
323East Gallery presents: Lyrics curated by Glenn Barr
Here’s some pictures from Lyrics, curated by Glenn Barr, which just opened its doors at 323 East.
Participating Artists Include:
Jeff Soto
Michael Segal
THH70
Gary Taxali
Cammy d’Errico
Travis Louie
Davin Brainard
Chris Riccardi
Brandt Peters
Kathie Olivas
Joey Seeman
Bask
Lisa Petrucci
Rick Morris
Chet Zar
Trevor Young
Mark Dancey
Bryan Cunningham
Marie Blanco Hendrixx
Chris Dean
Brandi Milne
Calef Brown
William Wray
Yumiko Kayukawa
For more information about the exhibit and artwork check out: 323east.com
La Parada
If you’re in the Southwest United States or Northern Mexico come out to El Paso, TX tonight and celebrate life with us.
The Claim I’m A Criminal
The Southern California Library will dedicate its new mural “They Claim I’m a Criminal” on this year’s International Human Rights Day. The Library worked with long-time L.A. artist Man One, with input from a community group of scholars, activists, and neighborhood youth, to design and create the mural, which highlights the work of Mothers Reclaiming Our Children (Mothers ROC) and the Coalition Against Police Abuse (CAPA), and its co-founder Michael Zinzun.
The Southern California Library documents histories of community-led resistance to challenge racism and other systems of oppression, and sustain possibilities for freedom. The Library holds the historical documents of the groups featured in this mural, which all are welcome to come and use.
The artist, Man One has been involved with the Graffiti Art movement since 1987. He began his artistic journey tagging on the streets of Los Angeles, then got a degree in Fine Arts, and with his newly inspired passion helped to change the way the world interpreted graffiti and urban art. Today, his artwork reaches internationally, having been featured in venues throughout the world. He also owns and runs Crewest, the only L.A. based gallery dedicated to the upliftment of Graffiti Art.
Speakers at the dedication will include Geri Silva, Director of Families to Amend California’s Three Strikes (FACTS), who was a founding member of Mothers ROC, and Bilal Ali, Community Organizer for Coalition L.A., who worked in CAPA for many years.
For more information about Man One go to: http://www.crewest.com
For more information about the Southern California Library and the event go to: http://www.socallib.org
The 10th Annual Fresh Produce Invitational
The 10th Annual Fresh Produce Invitational Group Exhibition & Sale will be held this Friday at Anno Domini in San Jose, CA. Over 30 artists from around the world have created hundreds of original works of art for this highly anticipated annual exhibition and sale. The artists were invited based on their unique artistic vision and contribution to urban contemporary arts and culture.
All art is generously priced $250 and under and may be taken home at the point of sale on a first come, first served basis.
Opening Reception: Friday, December 3, 2010
Preview opens at 7pm, Sale begins at 8pm
Exhibit/Sale on view in the gallery through January 8, 2011
Exhibit/Sale continues online through January 31, 2011
Agotoc (Chile)
Aitch (Romania)
Sofia Arnold (US)
BASE23 (Germany)
Bon (Thailand)
Christian Breitkreutz (US)
Able Brown (US)
Mia Christopher (US)
DEM (Italy)
Megan Diddie (US)
Dimitri Drjuchin (US)
Kate Durkin (US)
Mike Egan (US)
Faber (Perú)
Gilbert1 (France)
Hyuro (Argentina)
Agostino Iacurci (Italy)
Brad Isdrab (US)
Kislow
Klone (Israel)
Daniel Jesse Lewis (US)
Jeremiah Maddock (US)
Nick Mann aka doodles (US)
Ginger Markley (US)
Dale “VN” Marshall (UK)
Virgilio Neto (Brazil)
Pellet (US)
Pochta (Russia)
Brian Raszka (US)
Christian Robinson (US)
Saddo (Romania)
Saner (Mexico)
Skount (Holland)
Sztuka Fabryka (Spain)
Lucien Shapiro US)
Collin van der Sluijs (Netherlands)
Barron Storey (US)
Dimitris Taxis (Greece)
Derek Weisberg (US)
ZeroCents (Israel)
Opening Reception is part of the South FIRST FRIDAYS monthly art walk, December 3, 2010. View the full schedule of exhibitions at participating venues:
http://www.southfirstfridays.com
Magical Properties – EPT
Last week we had the pleasure of being part of and sponsoring The Magical Properties Tour in El Paso, TX. If you were not up on things, the tour featured Daedelus, Gaslamp Killer, Free The Robots and Samiyam. This date was on the last stretch of a two month long tour. They still killed it. El Paso-based System A. warmed up the night. Local artist, Zeke, painted live through-out the evening. It was really dope. Here’s a few pictures from the show (courtesy of photographer Joseph Lozano). Thank you to RAINMAKER and AM SOUL.
Gaslamp Killer
Daedelus
Free The Robots
Samiyam
System A
La Parada Vol. 3 – Pics & Thanks
We just wanted to post a few pics from this past La Parada (First Fridays – El Paso). Mad respect to The DA, DJ Seoul (Detroit Techno Militia & Bang Tech12), One Man Jazz (Boombox – LA), Rob Bass & System A., all the artists from Mad Vizual Poetz and Notorious Tattoos, and of course all the beautiful people that came out to celebrate with us. Can’t wait till next month.
Marxist Glue – 11/11
The Marxist Glue Art Show at Hold Up Art in Little Tokyo is coming to a close. If you’re in LA on CLOSING PARTY will be held on 11/11 at hold up. Robbie Conal, Mear One, Shark Toof, and more. Check it out.
MARXIST GLUE 2010 from Karl Marks on Vimeo.
For more information about Marxist Glue:
http://marxistglue.com
As The Days Pass By – J Dilla Contest Update
As you may know, there is currently an international art contest in tribute to the legendary producer and recording artist James Dewitt Yancey, J Dilla. Over 80 artists from around the world have submitted artwork. And the people vote. Its all online. Please take a moment to read about the contest, the rules, and of course the cause. The contest is a campaign to raise awareness and funds for The J Dilla Foundation, a non-profit organization focused on helping fund inner-city music programs, and provide scholarships to students attending schools that have progressive music curricula.
We wanted to take a moment to let you know, I don’t know who is winning. We’re not going to tell either in till the contest is over, it wouldn’t be fair. I’m not even going to ask. We did want to share a few of the artists work with you and hope that you would take the time to check out some more and vote. Voting ends in the end of Decemeber which gives a good amount of time to spread the word. We are hoping that if you have not voted, you will. And maybe even share your favorite submission with your friends and family, tell them they should check out the contest and vote too. Make your vote count! When voting, take in to consideration that some of the artists submissions do not completely fit the contest rules and are being assessed.
The top voted contestants artwork will be produced as a limited edition print series, signed by the artist and J Dilla’s mother (Ma Dukes). There will be a lithograph poster series as well. Pre-orders are available now for signed prints and posters. If you can support, please pre-order yours today and contribute. Proceeds from the contest go to The J Dilla Foundation to help build and support their ongoing efforts. Both series will be limited.
On the behalf of The J Dilla Foundation, 323 East and ourselves, we wanted to thank all the artists and fans that have already participated in some way and pre-ordered prints. We also wanted to thank our sponsors for being part of this and announce that we wanted to welcome Jakprints to our list of official sponsors, who has recently become our official printing company for the contest as well. There will be more information to come posted in www.Art4Dilla.com.
We hope that if you are a fan of J Dilla, the power of expression, art and music, that you will find this contest as important as we all do. Are only hopes are to raise awareness, spread knowledge and contribute. Help us reach out to all ends of the earth. Thank you again, keep updated between now and Christmas and spread the word. We can’t wait to see who wins.
For more information about the contest, to vote and for pre-orders go to:
http://www.art4dilla.com
For More information about the J Dilla Foundation check out:
http://www.jdillafoundation.org
Update \\\ J Dilla Tribute Art Contest
If you’re not up to speed, there is an international art contest in tribute to J Dilla. La Famiglia, 323 East, Ma Dukes and the J Dilla Foundation have created the contest to raise awareness and money for the J Dilla Foundation.
Artists from around the world have been invited to create original artwork inspired by the legendary producer and the fans vote to decide the winner. The top voted contestants artwork will be produced as limited edition giclee prints (signed by the artist and J Dilla’s Mother, Ma Dukes).
The Mission of The J Dilla Foundation is to help fund inner-city music programs, and provide scholarships to students attending schools that have progressive music curricula.
The foundation was started by Maureen Yancey, mother of acclaimed producer James “Jay Dee aka J Dilla” Yancey. J Dilla was a Grammy award winning record producer and artist who emerged from the mid-1990s underground hip-hop scene in Detroit, Michigan.
Even thought the contest is already underway, artist registration and voting will continue in till the end of December. We encourage artists to create something and enter. We encourage fans to spread the news, sit back and check out the artwork, and vote. Share your favorite submission on facebook and twitter. We are all very excited about the amount of support and interest people have had.
Proceeds from the contest go to the J Dilla Foundation and the prints are available for pre-sale. Thank you to all the artists, fans, and the media who have reached out!
Official Contest Site:
http://www.Art4Dilla.com
The J Dilla Foundation:
http://www.jdillafoundation.com
Preview Zion I’s Reggae & Dub Influenced Album Atomic Clock & Tour Dates
Zion I further their musical evolution on Atomic Clock by bringing live musicians into the mix, and letting their reggae and dub influences rise to the top. The result is a personal and organic album, laden the group’s characteristic knocking beats and an emphasis on positivity and self actualization. Listen to several tracks below, and look for the first single “Many Stylez” (featuring Rebelution) coming soon. Atomic Clock will be released November 9th on Gold Dust.
Zion I On Tour
9/24: Santa Barbara, CA – West Beach Festival 2010
9/25: Page, AZ – Powellapolooza
10/5: Flagstaff, AZ – Orpheum Theatere
10/6: Tucson, AZ – Rialto Theater
10/7: Santa Fe, NM – Santa Fe Brewing Company
10/8: Seaside, CA – CSU Monterey Bay
10/9: San Francisco, CA – Summersalt Music Festival
10/12: Baton Rouge, LA – Varsity Theatre
10/13: Oxford, MS – Proud Larry’s
10/14: Athens, GA – Last Call
10/15: Tallahassee, FL – Floyd’s Music Store
10/19: St. Louis, MO – Gargoyle
10/20: Columbia, MO – Blue Note
10/21: Carbondale, IL – Copper Dragon
10/22: Madison, WI – Majestic Theatre
10/23: Grand Rapids, MI – Orbit Room
10/24: Chicago, IL – Subterranean
10/25: Millvale, PA – Mr. Small’s Theater
10/27: State College, PA – State Theatre for the Arts
10/28: Syracuse, NY – Wescott Theatre
10/29: Providene, RI – Lupo’s Heartbreak Hotel
10/30: Towson, MD – Recher Theater
10/31: Norfolk, VA – Norva
11/1: Brooklyn, NY – Brooklyn Bowl
11/2: New Haven, CT – Toad’s Place
11/4: Charlottesville, VA – Jefferson Theater
11/5: Richmond, VA – The National
11/6: Ashville, NC – The Orange Peel
11/7: Boone, NC – Legends
11/12: Santa Cruz, CA – Catalyst
11/16: Chico, CA – Chico State University’s BMU Ballroom
11/18: Sacramento, CA – Sac State
11/19: Modesto, CA – Fat Cat
11/20: San Francisco, CA – Slims
11/21: San Francisco, CA – Slims
11/26: South Lake Tahoe, CA – MontBleu Showroom
For More Information, Check Out:
http://www.zionicrew.com
http://www.golddust-media.com
“So Far To Go” J Dilla Tribute Art Contest
Ma Dukes and the J Dilla Foundation, along with La Famiglia Magazine and 323East are proud to announce “So Far To Go,” an official J Dilla tribute with an international art contest. This contest is an invitation to fans around the world to gather, contribute to and celebrate the life of one of the most influential recording artists and producers, James Dewitt Yancey, also known as J Dilla.
This is how it works. Artists are invited to create original artwork (any medium) inspired by the legendary J Dilla. The contest launches as of Thursday September 30, 2010. Artists will be able to register at Art4dilla.com and upload their artwork. Each contestants artwork will be given a unique profile with in the contest site and The People Vote. The top voted contestants artwork will be produced as a poster and limited edition Giclee print series signed by the artist and J Dilla’s mother, Ma Dukes. All proceeds from the “So Far To Go” Official J DIlla International Art Contest will be donated to the J Dilla Foundation to help fund their ongoing programs. It’s free to enter. Free to vote. There will be cash prizes. All rules, regulations, and additional information will be detailed in the official site when the contest launches Sept. 30th.
The Mission of The J Dilla Foundation is to help fund inner-city music programs, and provide scholarships to students attending schools that have progressive music curricula.
The foundation was started by Maureen Yancey, mother of acclaimed producer James “Jay Dee aka J Dilla” Yancey. J Dilla was a Grammy award winning record producer and artist who emerged from the mid-1990s underground hip-hop scene in Detroit, Michigan. According to NPR.org, he was one of the music industry’s most influential hip-hop artists, working for big-name acts such as Erykah Badu, Busta Rhymes, Common and Janet Jackson.
J Dilla passed away in 2006 after long suffering with Lupus and the rare blood disease TTP. “Dilla was about love in many formats,” Maureen states. “One of the things he wanted me to do with his legacy was to use it to help others… kids who were musically gifted but had little hope due to poverty.” It is the foundation’s hope that by funding and encouraging such progressive music curricula, young prodigies, and music enthusiast alike will have the tools and support they need to flourish and become successful within the entertainment industry. The importance of urban music in academia is also heavily stressed.
The foundation encourages styles such as hip-hop, R&B, and soul to be studied and cultivated in higher learning institutions along with other celebrated genres such as classical, jazz, and rock. Maureen proclaims, “The J Dilla Foundation seeks to be a staple in the movement for progressive music education. We also hope to be leaders in the efforts to enhance and develop arts programs in urban communities.”
For more information about the “So Far To Go” International J Dilla Art Contest go to (official site and contest launches September 30th, 2010): www.Art4Dilla.com
The “So Far To Go” International J Dilla Art Contest is organized by La Famiglia Magazine and 323East Gallery on the behalf of Ma Dukes and the J Dilla Foundation. Sponsors include Fat Beats, Bombing Science, Ironlak, Crewest, 5e Gallery, RX Fresh, Fusicology and Ohm Creative Group.
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La Parada
Thank you to everyone that came out and represented this past Friday at La Parada! This was a great start to something beautiful. Mad Love and Respect to all the artists, musicians, and DJ’s. Shouts out to Rob Bass, System Addict and Bless 1ne for throwing down on the 1′s & 2′s. To Resistencia, Chrissy Gurrola, Emnesty and The Stanton Street Collective for blessing the stage. To Ray Ray, Serro & Unek (CBS) for coming down to paint! Roberto Santos for hosting the evening. And of course all the people at the San Carlos Building & the People came, drank and danced! Can’t wait to next month! Spread the word! Thanks to Koi Studio Productions for the photos! Click Here For Some More!
For More Information about La Parada check out:
http://www.firstfridaysep.com
Jedi Mind Tricks “Halloween Havoc” Tour
Tickets for all of the dates on our upcoming “Halloween Havoc” Tour are on sale today. Here’s a list of the dates and lineups. Click on the show dates below to buy tickets..
10/27 – Asbury Park, NJ – Wonder Bar w/Reef the Lost Cauze
10/28 – Towson, MD – Recher Theatre w/R.A. the Rugged Man and Reef the Lost Cauze
10/29 – Philadelphia, PA – Trocadero Theatre w/Freeway and Reef the Lost Cauze
10/30 – New York, NY – Bowery Ballroom w/R.A. the Rugged Man and Reef the Lost Cauze
Semillas De La Paz
Roughly 2.5 million people call the El Paso/ Ciudad Juárez border their home. Every day people from Juárez come across the border to go to school and work. People who live state-side may have family back in Juárez. Some-how, everything seems to be connected. There is a lot of history and culture… a lot of life. Statistically El Paso is one of the safest cities in the United States. Ciudad Juárez has been publicly recognized as the most dangerous city in North America. The level of corruption and violence surrounding the drug war, politics and social issues are almost indescribable. Over 28,000 people have died in drug related violence. This year alone there has already been over 1,700. If you turn on the TV or search the web, all you see is tragedy.
A few months ago I had a conversation with a new friend about creating something reflecting the people and the social issues surrounding the El Paso and Ciudad Juárez borderland. We wanted to bring people together to raise awareness of the other side of things. We wanted people to see the beauty and inspiration within the people here and how they could affect the world around them by simply realizing that there is another side to things. Or at least kinda of remind them. People seemed to relate to the idea.
The images and video featured in this article document a series of events involving many people from both sides of the border that spawned from the conversation over a period of several months; including a photo-journalist journey into Juárez and community protest walk, as well as a short documentary creative film project featuring a collaboration of local artists.
This past Saturday, we invited the community to come out to join us to celebrate life, reflect on the idea that creativity and expression can change the way we see the world that surrounds us and to bring peace. The event, “Semilla De La Paz” featured the artwork of Cimi and Victor Casas, as well as a collaborative piece created by local artists, and raise money for Hands of Love and Hope, a charity in Juárez dedicated to providing food and shelter to area orphans. There was some amazing art, music, and people.
*Featured artists:
Arturo Arce
Fernie “GFX” Fernandez
Werc
Gera Lozano
Frank Rosales
Luis House
Shedrick Allen
A lot of people have been involved with “Semillas De La Paz” in some way or another. This wouldn’t have been possible without them. I’d like to give a special thanks to everybody at the San Carlos Building (especially Koi Studio Productions and The Root Yoga Studio), Arturo and Ellisa Arce (Hellpaso), Celisse Villagrana, EP Culture Beat, everybody involved in The Green Beans Project, Sons of Villa, Rafa Pistola and The Immigrant Noise, Christina Velia Gurrola. Not to mention, Sonic Ranch Studios, L&P Scientific Consulting, Klothes Lime Fashion who sponsored the movement. Thank you to anyone that I’ve missed. If you do not have an understanding of the issues surrounding the violence in Juarez and the rest of Mexico, please take a moment to search Google. There is a good amount of information out there.
Here’s a link to the images surrounding “Semillas De La Paz” contributed by Bianca Cerventes, Joseph Lozano & Rob Leal:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/lafamigliamagazine/sets/72157624721593113/
Video Contest In Support of Proposition 19
The National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws (NORML), a Washington DC-based marijuana advocacy group, has partnered with jam-based dub rock heavyweights Slightly Stoopid and hip-hop juggernauts Cypress Hill on the Legalize It 2010 tour for a YouTube based video contest to raise awareness for California’s Prop 19, the initiative to regulate and tax marijuana. The initiative will be on the California ballot November 2nd, 2010 and its passage would be a historic step forward in the fight to end marijuana prohibition and legalize marijuana nationwide..
NORML, Slightly Stoopid, and Cypress Hill invite US residents to create 30-60 second videos of themselves answering the question, “What could California do with the revenue generated from taxing marijuana?” Participants are to upload their entries to YouTube with the tag “YesOnProp19.” Members of both bands and representatives from NORML will personally pick one grand prize winner and two runner-ups from a selection of the most viewed, rated, and commented upon videos. Prizes include a personal phone call from B-Real, a limited edition Slightly Stoopid vaporizer, a framed autographed tour poster, a free one-year membership to NORML, plus more. Winners’ videos will be shared on all the partners’ social network profiles. For official contest rules visit: http://bit.ly/aGYsJx
Proposition 19, the Regulate, Control, and Tax Cannabis Act of 2010 (www.taxcannabis.org), will give local governments the ability to tax the sale of up to one ounce of marijuana for recreational purposes to adults age 21 and older. According to the Board of Equalization (BOE), California’s tax regulator, controlling and taxing marijuana in California could generate $1.4 billion in much needed revenue each year.
Contest Rules & Entry:
http://bit.ly/aGYsJx
NORML:
http://www.NORML.org
Proposition 19:
http://www.taxcannabis.org
Cypress Hill:
http://cypresshill.com/home
If you are in the Bay Area you should check this out. Graffiti artist and organizer Estria is getting ready for The 4th Annual Estria Invitational Graffiti Battle, the USA’s 1st Nationwide Graffiti Battle!. This year’s battle will be in the Bay Area, and held at Defermery Park in Oakland, CA, on Sunday October 3, 2010 during The Life Is Living Festival.This event is open to all ages and is definitely worth experiencing. If you are an artist, videographers, or volunteer interested in participating contact paloma@papalodown.com.
Legendary reggae group The Wailers, are pleased to announce the inclusion of an exclusive new track, “A Step for Mankind,” recorded in Jamaica specifically for Oniric Records’ Solution for Dreamers: Season 3, and is set for release on July 1, 2010. The Wailers have been supporting the United Nations’ World Food Programme (WFP) efforts to eradicate hunger throughout the world, and they specifically focus on Ethiopia.
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