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
Ma Dukes Presents:The Rebirth Of Detroit
J dilla’s mother, Ma Dukes, speaks about “The Rebirth Of Detroit.”
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.
Lyric Curated by Glenn Barr
Music and its lyrics can always stimulate our emotions and it can have us contemplating a visional narrative. Lyrics have been known to be the fodder of some of the greatest works in the world. This exhibition will illustrate the artists personal transcription from a songs lyric to canvas.
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
Opening Reception, Saturday, March 19, 2011
March 19th – April 19th 2011
@ 323East Gallery – Royal Oak, MI
links:
www.323east.com
Video: A.Dd+ – “Likeamug” Feat. Sore Losers
Just last week, Dallas, Texas rap duo A.Dd+ released the lead single from their upcoming album, When Pigs Fly, which is produced entirely by Picnic Tyme of Erykah Badu’s Cannabinoids and will be released on March 28th. Further pushing the hard-hitting, synth booming single, “Likeamug,” the group has just finished filming, and is now releasing a music video to accompany the track. Dallas representatives to the core, not only did the duo choose to premiere the video with the cities local weekly, the Dallas Observer, but the video features some hometown landmarks. “We wanted to make sure we represented Dallas the proper way,” explains A.Dd+ on selecting locations, which include a neighborhood school auditorium and local record store. “So far the city has been very good to us, and we wanted to be good right back.”
This light-hearted video, directed by Picnic Tyme, features rappers Slim Gravy, Paris Pershun, and Brown, of Sore Losers wreaking havoc in a record store – the Dallas staple Good Records, in this case – and swiping some vinyl, all the while recalling one of the scenes from the movie Juice. Unfortunately for the trio, this version ends with Paris, Slim, and Brown being picked up by Dallas’ Finest – and no, we don’t mean Cowboys’ cheerleaders, although we can all be certain that Slim, Paris, and Brown wished Dallas PD looked more like the officer that cuffs them in this video.
Official Site:
http://divehiflylo.com/
Facebook:
http://www.facebook.com/divehiflylo
Twitter:
http://twitter.com/addplus
The International J Dilla Tribute Art Contest Announces Artist Joe Buck As The WINNER And Release Signed Print Series!
Ma Dukes and The J Dilla Foundation are proud to announce that the “So Far To Go” International J Dilla Tribute Art Contest has come to an end, but the movement continues. Artists and fans around the world were invited to come together and celebrate the life of legendary producer James Dewitt Yancey, also known as J Dilla, to raise awareness of The J Dilla Foundation through artistic expression. After three months, 141 artists entered original artwork inspired by J Dilla on www.art4dilla.com. Thousands of fans and supporters from 112 countries and territories participated, and the people have chosen a winner.
The top voted submission is entitled “J DILLA the SpeciaLIST” which was created by artist and designer Joseph “Joe Buck” Buckingham. Joe’s artwork, “J DILLA the SpeciaLIST” will be produced as a limited edition, Giclee print series, signed by Joe Buck and J Dilla’s mother, Maureen “Ma Dukes” Yancey. This signed, limited edition print, as well as special lithograph poster and t-shirt are exclusively available for sale at www.art4dilla.com. All proceeds will be donated to The J Dilla Foundation to help fund their ongoing programs.
Artist and designer, Joseph Buckingham was born in Germany, raised in Queens, New York, and is presently living in Long Island, New York. Joe describes his style of painting as “Pop Art, Fauvism, Primitivism and sometimes Abstract.” Over the past twenty years, his true passion has always been painting, even though he has worked on designing branding material and music packaging for a long list of clients such as Fubu, Baby Phat, Echo Red, George Clinton and De La Soul. Noted milestones include the artwork for De La Soul’s “Saturdays” and “De La Soul is Dead” albums. Joe was also part of the founding team that created Fader Magazine. He also Illustrated two of the first ever Hip Hop children’s books with Scholastic “Think Again” written by Doug E Fresh and “Hope” written by Shaggy
“Joe has always been more than an artist. joe Buck himself is “ART”. What we view as his amazing illustrations are his children!” “The poster feels like a blueprint into Jay Dee’s very soul. His watchful eye looking at me as i read and stand in awe over all of his work listed.The illustration Joe served goes beyond 2Dimensional” -Pos / De La Soul
“A remarkable illustration worth more than its one thousand woven words. You witness Dilla’s private conversation to Joe transcribed for educational public domain.” “Fine art from a fine artist. Joe is a master. This should be used as Dilla 101 for years to come”- Damu The Fudgemunk / Redefinition Records
The contest may have come to an end, but the movement continues. The J Dilla Foundation, along with La Famiglia, 323 East and 5e Gallery are proud to announce that they will be hosting a group exhibit, showcasing artwork from around the world inspired by J Dilla. The exhibition will be held at 5e Gallery in Detroit, MI (USA) and will open to the public in May of 2011.
There is an open call for submissions from artists around the world. All mediums of artwork are welcomed. Artists interested in presenting original artwork inspired by J Dilla for consideration for this special tribute art exhibition can submit images of artwork and general information via email. Artists should include detailed information about their artwork and interest. To submit your art work for consideration, send an email to ArtShow@art4dilla.com with: artist name, an image of the work you would like to submit, size, medium, and your location. More details regarding the exhibit will be released at a later date.
The “So Far To Go” International J Dilla Tribute Art Contest was organized by La Famiglia & 323East on the behalf of The J Dilla Foundation. Supporting sponsors include; Jakprints, 5e Gallery, Crewest Gallery, RX Fresh, Ironlak, Fatbeats, Bombing Science, Fusicology and Ohm Creative Group.
Official Contest Site: http://www.art4dilla.com
Order Prints, Posters and Shirts: http://www.art4dilla.com
For more information about The J Dilla Foundation go to: http://www.jdillafoundation.org
Hieroman ~ Full Capsule Collection
Following the release of the Hieroman toy as a teaser for the full collaboration, GOLDCOIN® and Hieroglyphics, both Bay Area powerhouses in their own right, have now released the full capsule collection, and the outcome is a jointly branded micro-product line combining the styles and backgrounds of each company.
The capsule collection consists of many pieces covering quite a wide spectrum and includes tee-shirts, a sweatshirt, laser engraved woodallions, key chains, and, of course, the much sought after Hieroman vinyl toy. All eight pieces of the collection are now available on the GOLDCOIN® and Hiero online shops. But don’t expect them to be around for long; the collection and all of its accompanying pieces are limited edition.
Fans can also be on the lookout for two full collections to be given away over the coming weeks, one on the Hieroglyphics Facebook fan page and another on the AudibleTreats Facebook fan page.
The Collection Pieces include:
• Hieroman Vinyl Toy
• ’3rd Eye Vision’ T-Shirt in Black and White
• Hiero Woodallion Chain
• Hiero Ring Keychain
• ‘The Legendary’ Sweatshirt in White
• ‘The Legendary” T-Shirt in White/Black and White/Gold
For more information on The Hieroglyphics x GOLD COIN collaboration, please visit:
http://www.hieroglyphics.com
http://www.followthecoins.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
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
Little Monster \\\ We’re opening up Shop!
We’ve decided to branch out and find new ways to support the things we appreciate and believe in by opening up an online shop, Little Monster. The shop will carry independent music (digital & vinyl), limited edition art, clothing, books and other interesting stuff we come across. We are currently stocking inventory and establishing communication with artists and labels while we prepare to open up shop. Little Monster will also offer pre-order services for music, art, and clothing.
Since there is a process to everything, artists & labels can send a new product proposal via email to inquire about Little Monster’s interest. Depending on our interest we will reply and walk you through the rest. Be as detailed as possible and do not send links to MySpace. We are interested in:
All Genres of Music
Original & Limited Edition Art
Clothing & Accessories
Books, Films & Other Things
New products are evaluated on a case to case basis. We don’t sell singles . You set your price. We’re offering most digital products including music up to 70% of sales. Include in New Product Inquiry: Company Info, Contact, Product Details, 1-sheet, look book or EPK, Images, Relevant Links, Stream/Download (if applicable), retail and wholesale value.
If you are interested in proposing a new product to Little Monster, send new product inquiry via email to: shop(@)alittlemonster.org
For additional information stay tuned:
http://www.AlittleMonster.org
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/
Tagür – Customers Custom Kicks
Tagür is a unique independent footwear and apparel company based out of Southern California that’s really focused on creating with the consumers themselves. Artists can buy blank version of their sneaker, customize it, then have the opportunity to have their design turned in to a production model. In the past Tagür has collaborated with graffiti artist legends Cope2 and Phase 2. We thought this was interesting. Always have been a big fan of custom kicks.
"AKA Black Laser" by Cope 2
“100% of our products are created by the customers we covet. We provide a stage where artists submit designs and the free market dictates which pieces we should invest in, to develop into retail products.”
Here’s how it works:
1. Buy a pair of the AKA Blanks at www.tagur.com
2. “Tagem” (customize the shoes or tag them) and send us pics to info@tagur.com
3. If Tagür like’s what they see they’ll place them in one of their custom sneaker events. If there is a significant interest about a custom design, they’ll invest in the artist and make the design a production model.
"Def Jux" by Phase 2
Just recently Tagür landed a contract with FOOTACTION and available in the following 10 of their stores in the L.A. Area:
Baldwin Hills, LA
Westfield Culver City, Culver City
Los Cerritos Center, Cerritos
Del Amino Fashion Square, Torrance
Santa Anita Fashion Center, Arcadia
Stonewood Shopping Center, Downey
Puente Hills, City of Industry
Fair Oaks, Pasadena
Northridge Fahion Center, Northridge
Glendale Galleria, Glendale
AKA Blank
For more information check out:
http://www.tagur.com
Fat Beats Announces Closing Of New York And Los Angeles Retail Stores
After 16 years, Fat Beats has announced the closing of the legendary label’s two remaining retail locations in New York and Los Angeles. Fat Beats will celebrate the legacies of the stores, which are scheduled to close in early September (New York: September 4th, Los Angeles: September 18th) by throwing a series of blow-out sales and tribute parties open to the public during their last weeks. Fans can check www.FatBeats.com for updates.
Fat Beats’ longest running and most famed location is at 406 Avenue of the Americas in Manhattan. Since the 1994 opening of Fat Beats’ flagship retail location, hip-hop fans have traveled far and wide to visit the iconic store. With locations soon following in Los Angeles (7600 Melrose Ave.), Atlanta, Amsterdam, and Tokyo, the record stores were a place to experience hip-hop culture and its legacy, which became a global phenomenon. “The closing of Fat Beats is just like one of my friends passing away. They promoted vinyl at its highest degree for the culture of good music and that makes it more difficult to say goodbye,” says DJ Premier.
The announcement of the closings is a reflection of the woes that have been plaguing the industry for years. Global chain HMV closed their last US location in 2004. Tower Records shuttered in 2006. Last year saw the close of the last Virgin Megastore, and the story is no different in 2010. For Fat Beats, maintaining two stores well into 2010 is a testament to the stores’ importance to the music and to fans and consumers continuing to support independent hip-hop.
While news of the stores’ closing marks the end of an era, the future is not doom and gloom. Digital sales continue to increase industry-wide; for Fat Beats, currently operating a profitable and growing online retail store, this has provided a boon to business as fans continue to order mp3s, vinyl, and CDs from FatBeats.com. Although digital sales continue to grow, executives at Fat Beats understand the importance of independent retail stores and are planning to re-open a brick and mortar hip-hop lifestyle location sometime in the near future.
The future looks just as bright for Fat Beats Distribution and the label. Fat Beats Distribution, which has been renamed FB Distribution, continues to strike noteworthy distribution deals with independent and major labels worldwide and is now working with different genres of alternative music. Fat Beats Records will continue to release notable albums from their own impressive roster of artists including ILL BILL, TruMaster/KRS-One, Black Milk, Trinity, Sha Stimuli, Q-Unique, and more. Fat Beats owner and President Joe Abajian says, “This is the start of a new era for Fat Beats. We’re adapting to meet the needs of our demographic by revamping and improving our existing systems. While our website, which stocks everything available in our retail stores, continues to do very well, we’re still exploring our options for alternate retail locations in the future. We’re proud of our legacy and will continue to re-invent ourselves. For now, we’ll see you online at FatBeats.com”
Links:
FatBeats.com
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
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