GROWING preview PUMPS with new self-directed videos
Growing, the experimental Brooklyn-based trio comprised of Joe DeNardo, Kevin Doria, and recently added member Sadie Laska (IUD), have debuted the first installment in a series of six video vignettes previewing select tracks from their forthcoming full-length PUMPS. Premiering yesterday at The Fader, the videos for “Hormone” and “Drone Burger” visualize the songs intensively processed over seven months during 2008 at Brooklyn’s Ocropolis Studio. Both Joe DeNardo and Kevin Doria created 3 videos each, filled with footage recalling a halcyon period of sci-fi cinema in each track. For this bi-weekly pair of videos, DeNardo’s “Drone Burger” touches on concepts of humanity encountering life in space (”Do they listen to Growing when they’re cruising around other planets?”), while Kevin Doria’s effort sends the endless sonic layers of “Hormone” over what he appropriately describes as “a model rocket incident, Hong Kong from the sky, and a lap around Paris on acid.”
Stay tuned for further installments of video vignettes from PUMPS to be issued leading up to the release of the album on April 6th. Culminating with the debut of their full-length video for “Mind Eraser”, all six vignettes will be included and available exclusively with the pre-order release at VICERecords.com.
Jamie Hector is Moving Mountains
As you may know, Moving Mountains Inc. is a Brooklyn based 501c3 Non Profit Organization founded by Jamie Hector, a well respected actor best known for his roles on HBO’s The Wire and NBC’s HEROES. Jamie was born and raised in Brooklyn and wanted to create opportunities that specifically target urban youths interested in the performing arts and to provide creative development and a platform for them to showcase their talents. His original goal was to create a theater company where youths could strengthen and showcase their talents while instilling in them, life skills that build character. However, because of the growing number of participants from the surrounding boroughs, Moving Mountain has blossomed into a more diversified organization with a theater company, a film division, music division, and a dance and personal development component that focuses on individual needs, be it academic, health, etc. Media Darlings Of 2009, Tanya Morgan Announce New Developments For The Coming Year
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POE PICASSO State of the Union: New Year, New Music
First and foremost I would like to wish everyone a happy, healthy and prosperous New Year! 2009 was a great year and I thank you for supporting Exhibit A: The Real Hip-Hop Project, an album that I originally recorded in 2007 but did not release to the public until Jan. ‘09, and Exhibit B: Manifest Destiny, a very personal album in which I really grew into my own as an artist.
Exclusive new mixtape LP from the Ashy L Bowz
Recently the Ashy L Bowz released their latest LP to the public. This is the Jodeci inspired “Dry Humpin^2: Diary of a Ashy Band”. Attached is the first single “Lonely” as well as the album art.
Official Press Release
http://mi2n.com/press.php3?press_nb=125730
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“Dry Humpin^2: Diary of a Ashy Band”
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“Going Green^2: 808’s & Smoke Breaks
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Nickodemus to release “Sun People Remixed” on Thievery Corporation’s ESL Music
Although summer’s long gone Brooklyn’s foremost outernational DJ Nickodemus is ready to heat up your soundsystem with Sun People Remixed. As the title suggests, this release brings together some of the world’s finest and most eclectic remixers for brand new interpretations of original tracks culled from Nickodemus’ critically acclaimed sophomore artist albumSun People.
Earthrise Soundsystem’s take on the title track is a tribal moment; packed with West African chants, while The Spy From Cairo brings a deep island reggae sound to “Just Move Feat Kwasi” Next, The Pimps of Joytime take Brooklyn & Bucharest on down to the Big Easy with that New Orleans funk groove and both Red Astaire and Tal M Klein lay down a thick layer of funky bass on their interpretations of “Sun Children” and “N’Dini,” respectively.
J Boogie brings a wonderfully warm electronic vibe to the soothing Middle Eastern vocal on ““Didibina” while Swedish producer HIRD (Fever Ray, Little Dragon) brings out a treasure trove of percussion on “La Lluvia.” The warehouse doors fly open with techno on Christian Prommer’s driving and beautiful remix of “The Love Feeling;” a proper warm up for Kush Arora’s bone rattling 2 step crusher on “2 Sips & Magic.” A comedown is necessary after that scorcher and Adham Shaikh offers the perfect R&R through his downtempo take on “WEriseWEfallWerise” Day turns to evening and the sun sets on this CD with Pablo Sanchez’s smooth Hip-Hop flavored take on “Sun Children” and a gorgeous house remix of “The Love Feeling” from SABO feat new vocals from Dario Boente.
Conceptually, Sun People was built with songs made for people who love the sun, sunshine and brighter days to come. Appropriate, of course, as Nickodemus has made his mark soundtracking NYC summers with his massively popular Turntables On The Hudson live events (More than just 4/4 beats and a night out, Nickodemus is known for adding something a bit more musical and spiritual to the mix at his parties). The original versions were inspired by various people Nickodemus met and places he’s been, along with his collective feelings of optimism. It’s these positive sonic vibes from all over the globe that Nickodemus matches with collaborators hailing from destinations including Guinea, Colombia, Puerto Rico, Brazil, Romania, India, Turkey, United Kingdom and New York City. These are the Sun People.
“Sun People Remixed” is released Digitally on December 16, 2009 and on CD January 19. 2010 through ESL Music
GOOD CONDUCT
Good Conduct is a streetwear label based in Brooklyn , N.Y. Founder David Liew created the company in early 2009 as a way to escape corporate culture and develop a brand for those who prefer to forge their own path. Founded with an independent spirit and an eye for great designs, Good Conduct comes through for those who appreciate clean lines and understand the need for a more simplistic approach to modern streetwear. Dedicated to crafting premium limited edition apparel, Good Conduct draws on the elements of street-culture to create a flavor all its own.
Good Conduct has a small staff that devotes its time to creating and producing high-quality goods. All of its T-shirts are made from 100% cotton. The company ships both domestically and internationally and each item is individually inspected before it’s sent out.
Check out Good Conduct’s website at www.goodconductnyc.com and join it on Facebook at facebook.com/goodconduct. For more information, send an e-mail to info@goodconductnyc.com.
“R.I.P. to FEMALE EMCEES” Ep#11 ft. MC LYTE & JEAN GRAE (Video)
In Episode #11, Eternia provides a scathing critique of the “R.I.P. to All Female Emcees” media hype that recently surfaced. She builds with the legendary MC Lyte & Jean Grae, as all 3 ladies shut down the ‘where are all the female emcees?’ rhetoric that has run rampant. The episode also introduces two other emcees killing the game: True Daley & Nemiss, who murk the stage… and happen to be female. If Ya (claimed) Ya Don’t Know… Now Ya Know.
FREE! JULY 16: CROTONA PARK JAMS
Kool DJ Red Alert (Zulu Nation, 98.7 KiSS FM)
Afrika Bambaataa (Zulu Nation)
DJ Jazzy Jay (Zulu Nation, Strong City, Jazzy Jay Prod.)
No special guests because this line up cannot be improved!
Pure Zulu Funk and magic!
eternia & MoSS “AT LAST” – Road to Release Day (VIDEO) EPISODE #5 “WHERE’S THE LEAK?” feat. MARCO POLO & TORAE
In Episode #5, Eternia addresses the growing requests for music in “Where’s the Leak?” & reveals how Marco Polo & Torae are directly linked to the creation of her album w/ MoSS, “AT LAST“. Torae & E reminisce about the only time they performed their collab track together (“Nowhere No More” produced by 9th Wonder, from “Where I’m At – The Setup”). Marco & DJ JS1 speak on why timeless music is worth the wait, & surprise throwback footage from 2002 is thrown in the mix, just to see who’s paying attention 
Over the next 6 months, eternia will release steady video & audio leaks leading up to the highly anticipated release of eternia & MoSS’s debut album, “AT LAST“. Follow them as they shop for a record deal, promote the album, and countdown to the release date. And you just never know what special guests may pop up… stay tuned!
