T.Calmese – Trust me (Official Video)
Check out the new music video by Detroit-based rapper T. Calmese “Trust Me.”
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
Rules Of Rap Page Kennedy feat. Elzhi (Official Video)
Off the “THE CHRONICLES OF U-TURN MIXTAPE” RULES OF RAP by Page Kennedy feat. Elzhi with cameos from Affion Crockett and Howard Alonzo. Directed by Jason Neudecker and Ev Salomon. Edited By Dwayne Wayans
House Shoes Mixes Legend Dennis Coffey’s History Of Funk
Leading up to the foundational Motor City guitarist’s new self-titled solo album, Detroit’s own House Shoes takes us on a journey through Dennis Coffey’s history of funk. Including the psychedelic b-boy soul of Coffey’s 70′s solo material, classic recordings on which he recorded as a sessions musician, hip-hop cuts which have sampled his material, and even a couple of sneak peaks at the new album’s music, Constellations is 45 minutes of straight heat, mixed by a master DJ intimately acquainted with Coffey’s legacy, and his future.
Check below for the track list, and details on Dennis Coffey’s SXSW 2011 appearances.
Constellations – The A to Z of Dennis Coffey: A Mix By House Shoes
RECORDED AT SOUNDMATIC BY RHETTMATIC
1. Scorpio Intro- (feat Dennis Coffey, Jazzy Jeff, Jake One, and Q-Tip)
2. LL Cool J- Jinglin’ Baby
3. Dennis Coffey- Main Theme (Black Belt Jones OST)
4. Dennis Coffey- 7th Galaxy*
5. Dennis Coffey- Ride Sally Ride
6. The Temptations- Cloud Nine
7. Rodriguez- Sugar Man
8. Marvin Gaye- I Want You
9. Dennis Coffey- Garden Of The Moon
10. The Spinners- It’s A Shame
11. Dennis Coffey- Never Can Say Goodbye
12. Dennis Coffey- Whole Lotta Love
13. Diamond D- No Wonduh
14. Isley Brothers / Dennis Coffey & Lyman Woodward- It’s Your Thing
15. The Floaters- Float On
16. The Dramatics- In The Rain
17. The Dramatics- Whatcha See Is Whatcha Get
18. Dennis Coffey feat. Mick Collins (Dirtbombs) & Rachel Nagy (Detroit Cobras)- I Bet You*
19. Edwin Starr- Easin’ In (Hell Up In Harlem) / Digable Planets (Nickle Bags)
20. The Temptations- I Can’t Get Next To You
21. The Undisputed Truth- Smiling Faces Sometimes
22. Dennis Coffey feat. Mayer Hawthorne- All Your Goodies Are Gone*
23. Outro
* denotes material from the upcoming Dennis Coffey album
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Dennis Coffey At SXSW 2011
Weds. 3/16: Dennis Coffey (Guest Appearance w/ Adrian Younge) – Wax Poetics Showcase @ Scoot Inn 1308 East 4th Street – 1:00 AM
w/ Chico Mann, Kendra Morris, Echocentrics
Sat. 3/19: Dennis Coffey @ Hotel San Jose 1316 South Congress Avenue – 6:30 PM
w/ Black Angels, Black Joe Lewis (Dennis guesting), The Relatives (Dennis guesting)
Sat. 3/19: Dennis Coffey @ Beauty Bar: Palm Door 401 Sabine St. 12:00 AM
w/ Brownout, T. Bird & The Breaks, Diplomats of Solid Sound
Links:
Download the House Shoes Mix:
http://www.mediafire.com/?p8x5dbx5owqj148
Official Website:
http://www.denniscoffeysite.com/
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
Moe Dirdee News
Check out this video update from Detroit hip-hop artist Moe Dirdee.
Hit Moe Dirdee up on Facebook:
http://www.facebook.com/moedirdee1
Detroit CYDI Presents: Yeah Bitch
Detroit CYDI Presents: Yeah Bitch
Camilo Pardo Releases Limited Edition Print Series
Automotive designer and artist Camilo Pardo releases limited edition art print. 45 Unique and individual art prints available to the public for 1 week only. This Pardo collection features a well-delineated beauty (shades of Emma Peel) in the foreground and a kaleidoscope of varied designs in the background. That’s right – each print is unique unto itself with each one boasting a different background motif painted by Pardo. One of Camilo’s signature racing girls screen printed over the top of each uniquely painted backgrounds.
The art that Camilo Pardo created over the years is all over Detroit. Indeed, a considerable amount of it is present on our freeways at any given moment of the day. The one-time head of Ford Motor Company’s Living Legends unit and designer of the Ford GT, Pardo put verve in the steel curves and reminded us that a car’s first internal combustion takes place in an artist’s mind. It’s external beauty is born there as well. That mind has not ceased from creative labors, even if they’re no longer entirely devoted to Motor City mojo.
Pardo’s paintings and drawings bespeak both his love for linear perfection and his fascination for the manner in which those “lines” deliver aesthetic satisfaction to the viewer. His works genuinely seem to move – and they are energized by what is obviously a rich understanding and respect for popular culture and traditional disciplines. In less talented hands, such a seeming contradiction of forces would negate the best efforts. Pardo makes them reconcile, complement each other, and dance together.
LEARN MORE: http://1xrun.com/upcoming/Her_Targets
Featured Download: Faze -Robots and Sneakers LP
Faze- Robots And Sneakers
So, we’re gonna starting posting more free music. From time to time if you look to the right, there will be a featured download ad. It will change from time to time. This featured download is Faze’s (of blue le’goon) Robots and Sneakers LP. For some reason this brought back some old school teenage memories. Robots and Sneakers features production and guest vocals by C-Rayz Walz, Sleepy Biggs (USM), Gozza (Artful Dodgers), kero and more. This project seemed to just appear and creep up on us. Download and listen!
1. x2 Dribble Ft C-Rayz Walz
2. Globetrotta
3. Ghost in a Shell
4. chemtrails in the sky ft Sleepy Biggs of USM
5. Sunny Days
6. urban legends ft Mo the General
7. Hadouken Ft Gozza Of Artfull Dodgers
8. it’s obvious
9. midget strippers ft Rtkul8
10. livin’ lavish
11. C&E Ft Cryptic One Of Atoms Family
12. Hip Hop For Dummys 101
13. show me the way to go home ft. 3rd phloor
14. automate word perfect
15. back to shaboygun
16. blowup dolls and manniquins ft Kero
17. cement wings
Big Tone + “Flesh and Sole” (EP)
Detroit rapper and producer Big Tone has just released his latest project, “Flesh and Sole” EP.
This is…”Just something for those who have been rocking with me since day one. I realized I want to make more of a commitment to my listeners, so I locked myself in the lab and cooked up this little EP. I’m in a good space right now, and just wanted to share. This project marks a moment in life in which I’m growing comfortable in my own skin (hence, the word “flesh”), and am standing firm on my own two ( hence, the word “sole”). Thus, I’m presenting The Flesh and Sole EP.
Thank you.” – Big Tone
via Magestik Legend
For more info about Big Tone:
http://www.myspace.com/bigtone
Elzhi’s “Undefeated Freestyle” Produced by MADLIB
Here’s the official video for Detroit-based rapper Elzhi (Slum Village), “Undefeated Freestyle,” produced by MADLIB.
Free Download: New Jack Kings
Two of Michigan’s dopest emcees—T. Calmese (Subterraneous Crew) and Vaughan T (Athletic Mic League) — have joined forces with vocalists Mayer Hawthorne, Buff 1, Aloe Blacc and producers 14 KT, Zo! and Nick Speed to craft a coming of age story inspired by the infamous era of high top fades, eye brow parts and house parties affectionately remembered as New Jack Swing.
Dowload the Free Album Here:
http://newjackkings.bandcamp.com/
Via RCDLBL
MIZ KORONA “Playground” f/ Moe Dirdee
Here’s the official video for Detroit hip-hop artist Miz Korona’s “Playground” off of her debut album The Injection. Happy Belated Birthday Girl!
Kuniva – Midwest Marauders Mixtape
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D 12′s own Kuniva is back, and just dropped this Midwest Marauders Mixtape. If you take a good look you’ll see that Detroit Hip-hop is clearly represented in the artwork. There’s no need to sleep on this drop. Download it. Share it.
Download Link:
Download Kuniva’s – Midwest Marauders – Click Here
Via: Paul Rosenberg
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