Video: Capcom Enlists Legendary Hieroglyphics Crew for Marvel vs. Capcom 2 Soundtrack Song & Video 10.08.2009 Tajai, Casual, Pep Love Featured In Video For "Battle Drum"
The Video:
For too long gamers have been bludgeoned by grating, repetitive game soundtracks. Capcom has answered their prayers and exceeded expectations by assembling the Marvel vs. Capcom 2 Hip Hop Mixtape. The lead video from the Mixtape- "Battle Drum"- is provided by legendary Oakland hip-hop collective Hieroglyphics. Directed by Andrew Georgopolous and Paul Trillo, the video pays tribute to Capcom's rich history in the gaming industry by evoking classic Street Fighter imagery, as the rapping protagonists take down henchmen in a variety of settings, including a junkyard and a dojo. Tajai was thrilled with the video- "it's got some live action and mimics the video game itself. It’s not just us rapping, it puts us inside the game." Tajai says that the action was so intense, in fact, that "we had to tone it down for the final cut because it was too violent. We were really fighting behind the scenes." The track was produced by Domino, and features verses by Tajai, Casual, and Pep Love. With a catchy chorus, belted out powerfully by Tajai ("Hands, feet, 'bo’s, teeth, knees. Even the words I speak cut deep."), there can be no doubt that "Battle Drum" was perfectly crafted for a fighting game like Marvel vs. Capcom 2. The song, with its infectious chorus and pugilistic verses, will be instrumental in motivating gamers to crush their opponents. The video features cameos by Hieroglyphics members Del The Funky Homosapien, A- Plus (and his son, who features at the beginning of the video), and Phesto, as well as Capcom's own John Diamonon.
Souls Of Mischief Release Artwork & Track List For New Album, Montezuma's Revenge 10.06.2008 Legendary West Coast Collective Collaborate With Artist Steven Lopez For Album Artwork
(October 6, 2009 - Brooklyn, NY) Souls Of Mischief, the Oakland, CA quartet and members of the mighty Hieroglyphics Crew are very proud to announce the release of the artwork and track listing for their new album, Montezuma's Revenge. The crew tapped artist Steven Lopez to paint a portrait of the group and album producer Prince Paul. Lopez is perhaps best known for his work with Erykah Badu. The album will be available December 2nd via Hiero Imperium Records.
As Souls Of Mischief releases the track listing for their new album, their collaborative effort for the album artwork should be brought to light as well. This being their first album in almost 10 years, the group decided to try something different this time around for the album cover. With all previous album covers based around photography, Souls decided to enlist a painter to handle the artwork. Steven Lopez ended up being chosen to handle the delegated task. For those who are not familiar with Steven Lopez's work, his resume runs the gamut from street art to a collaboration with Erykah Badu. Lopez, being a fan of SOM himself since their debut album, 93 'til Infinity gladly accepted. "When you work with other artists of the same caliber, there is no need to convince or walk them through. They are legit and it didn't take us long to have faith in each other. The icing on the cake was the fact that these cats are die-hard b-boys. This has always been my attitude in life and it was great to share it with them," stated Lopez when asked about his experience working with SOM. He succeeds in creating a painting that not only captures the group in its entirety, but the subtleties of each member individually as well. The result is a narrative image. He explains, "I dislike pictures that are purposely posed, so I would talk to each member and ask them to reenact certain memories and moments. Those were the shots that I was looking for. It was like a picture that alludes to another story."
Montezuma's Revenge Track Listing: 1. Intro 2. Won! 3. Postal 4. Tour Stories 5. Skit 6. Proper Aim 7. You Got It 8. Hiero HQ 9. Poets Skit 10. Poets 11. Mr. Freeman Skit 12. Fourmation 13. Dead Man Walkin 14. For Real Y'all 15. Lickity Split 16. Home Game 17.Outro 18. Lalala
Montezuma's Revenge World Tour '09 Dates:
Wednesday, 9/30 Los Angeles, CA Troubadour Saturday, 10/03 San Diego, CA Canes (w/Andre Nikatina) Sunday, 10/04 Scottsdale, AZ Chasers Monday, 10/05 Flagstaff, AZ The Green Room Tuesday, 10/06 Albuquerque, NM LaunchPad Thursday, 10/08 Denver, CO Marquis Theatre Friday, 10/09 Colorado Springs, CO Black Sheep Saturday, 10/10 CO TBA Sunday, 10/11 Salt Lake City, UT Urban Lounge Tuesday, 10/13 Missoula Badlander Wednesday, 10/14 Seattle, WA Neumos Thursday, 10/15 Bellingham TBA Friday, 10/16 Portland, WA Berbati's Pan Saturday, 10/17 Eugene Wow Hall (w/Swollen Members) Sunday, 10/18 Eureka Red Fox Tavern (w/Swollen Members) Tuesday, 10/20 San Francisco, CA Slim's (w/Ghostface) Wednesday, 10/21 San Jose, CA Avalon Thursday, 10/22 Brooklyn, NY Southpaw Friday, 10/23 San Bernadino, CA Smoke Out (w/Hieroglyphics) Saturday, 10/24 SLO Downtown Brew Thursday, 10/29 Linz Kapu Friday, 10/30 Helsinki Nosturi Saturday, 10/31 Wien Szene Tuesday, 11/03 Lyon La Marquise Wednesday, 11/04 Leipzig Conne Island Thursday, 11/05 Berlin Bohannn Friday, 11/06 Jona Zak Saturday, 11/07 Wil Gare De Lion Sunday, 11/08 Paris Batofar Tuesday, 11/10 Amsterdam Fouronefour Wednesday, 11/11 Copenhagen Rust (w/Prince Paul) Thursday, 11/12 Basel Kaserne (w/Prince Paul) Friday, 11/13 Koln Bogen2 (w/Prince Paul) Saturday, 11/14 Bulgaria TBC (w/Prince Paul) Sunday, 11/15 Heidelberg Karlstorbahnhof (w/Prince Paul)
It looks like Shyne's homecoming is on hold for the moment.
The former Bad Boy rapper (born Jamal Barrow) was scheduled to be released from prison Tuesday (October 6) after serving more than nine years of a 10-year sentence in connection with the 1999 Club New York shooting involving Diddy and Jennifer Lopez.
But his release is now under review, as representatives for the rapper revealed to MTV News that the Brooklyn MC is being detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement at an unspecified facility in Western New York State. Officials are determining whether or not to deport the rapper, who was born in Belize, a rep explained.
"Shyne is currently in federal custody while his future immigration status is determined," the rep said in a message to MTV News. Shyne attorney Oscar Michelen emphasized to MTV News on Tuesday afternoon that Shyne has not been released, contrary to media reports.
In August, a lawyer for Shyne said the rapper was "90 percent of the way home" after a judge ruled on his post-release supervision. The rapper received two and a half years of post-release supervision (probation, essentially) stemming from his conviction on first-degree assault and a host of other lesser charges. At the time of his sentencing, an official with the Department of Correction confirmed to MTV News that Shyne would have to complete at least eight years and seven months of his prison sentence.
For years, though, Shyne's release date has been the subject of much confusion. Michelen acknowledged the subject had become urban legend, as the rumors started yearly that his client would be released. Michelen told MTV News in August that he believed a clerical error led to the incorrect assumptions.
"I think [the basis for the rumor] was created by a computer," he explained, "because the Department of Corrections has a Web site where you can do an inmate lookup. And if you have the information, it will show you that [Shyne's] earlier release date was originally April [of this year] and then June. And we don't now how that was in there. But it showed that. And then what would happen is before a release date, [an inmate] would get produced before a parole board, and in the institution, there would be rumors that [Shyne] was up for parole. I guess inmates or guards would spread the rumor."
At press time, the status of Shyne's release from prison remained unclear.
NEW YORK (CBS) New York Rapper Shyne was released from prison today after serving more than eight years for his role in a 1999 New York night club shooting involving mentor Sean "P. Diddy" Combs and actress Jennifer Lopez.
A Clinton Correctional Facility staffer confirmed his release.
Shyne, whose real name is Jamal Barrow, was charged in March 2001, with attempted murder, assault and reckless endangerment.
According to MTV, "The rapper admitted to firing a gun at Club New York, but maintained that he was acting in self-defense and that another gunman's bullets injured the two victims. He faced up to 25 years in prison."
He was sentenced to only 10, which he began on June 1, 2001.
"It's a blessing that he's coming home," Combs said in a recent radio interview on Hot 97 in New York. "I spoke to him like a couple of weeks ago and he sounded like he was in good spirits."
While serving time, the rapper released two albums and reportedly converted to Judiasm. He legally changed his name Moses Michael Leviy.
Tanya Morgan Performs Tonight At SOBs With Black Sheep 10.06.2009 With Over 100 Submissions Worldwide, DJ BobbyBob Is Crowned Brooklynati's Finest
(October 06, 2009 - Brooklyn, NY) To celebrate the release of their latest iTune's single, Brooklynati's "Never Enough," Tanya Morgan teamed up with 2dopeboyz.com to host a producer-oriented remix contest. The Brooklynati's Got Talent remix contest spanned two weeks and with over 100 submissions from all over the globe including the US, England, France, Brazil, Spain, Switzerland, Germany, Poland, Canada, and more. After much deliberation, Tanya Morgan and their label, Interdependent Media, narrowed down the extensive list to announce Brooklynati's #1 producer, DJ BobbyBob. Dario submitted the contest's runner-up entry.
Along with the title, Bobby Bob will be awarded prizing from Native Instruments, Brooklynati-inspired clothing courtesy of Society Original Products, one signed copy of Brooklynati, one certificate of victory signed by select members of the Brooklynati Chamber of Commerce and the inclusion of his "Never Enough" remix in the release of Tanya Morgan's upcoming iTunes single release. When asked about he felt about winning the remix contest, Bobby Bob said, "I'm a big Tanya Morgan fan so it's double the satisfaction for me to win the contest... Maybe Tanya Morgan wants some beats for the next album too (laughs)! " Contest runner up Dario will be receiving an official Brooklynati Survival Kit, one signed copy of Brooklynati, and one certificate of victory signed by select members of the Brooklynati Chamber of Commerce.
Tanya Morgan knew this would be an excellent chance to give back to their Brooklynati fans, as well as providing the opportunity to hear the work of young, upcoming producers, and come away with a finished product that was creatively inspired. Going back to the source of the original beat, Von Pea had some things to say in regards to the contest and BobbyBob's version, "We wanted to do a remix contest for the song because we knew it could be taken so many places other than where I took it with the original production. We got a lot of good and bad remixes but the overall feeling of DJ BobbyBob's remix is what did it for us."
On another note, Tanya Morgan will be performing live tonight at the legendary S.O.B's in NYC alongside Black Sheep. This specific performance is special since it marks the first time that Tanya Morgan will be headlining at S.O.B's as well as performing with a live band on stage. Von Pea stated the excitement that he and the rest of the group feel, "We've performed at a lot of spots in NY, but to finally headline at S.O.B.'s is something that we, as a group, are really happy about." The show starts at 8pm and tickets will be available at the door for $15.
Don't forget to swing over to the Brooklynati DMV and register for your very own Brooklynati Drivers License! Make sure to hold onto the license. Tany Morgan's MySpace friends who add their Brooklynati license as their profile picture will be added to Tanya Morgan's top friend list. The license also entitles you to some goodies down the road! http://brooklynati.com/dmv/dmv.htm .
Founded in 2006 in the Bay Area by Evan Phillips, Interdependent Media has built unique strengths in the development, production, and marketing of recorded music via new methods of marketing and promotion. Armed with a comprehensive understanding of both traditional and emerging methods of marketing, iM has successfully created multi-faceted methods of raising awareness and interest in their projects. Industry veterans Ian "ID" Davis and Dominic Del Bene head operations at iM and are credited with discovering and/or developing artists such as 9th Wonder, Little Brother, Tanya Morgan, Blackalicious, Del the Funky Homosapien, the Hieroglyphics and more. In 2009, iM will be releasing multi-media projects from artists Finale, Canibus, K'naan, Truthlive, and Tanya Morgan. For more information, please visit http://www.imculture.com .
After 6 years of "field study" (2001-2007), I decided to compile my most pathetic (and unintentionally funny) experiences in attempting to socialize in NYC. I guess this applies to every major city in America, but I looked at my notes and felt they deserved an article. All of my stories are factual, and they explain why I only hang out with senior citizens these days. Long-lasting marriage tips from the elderly ("young blood, you gotta lay that pipe to that woman, no matter how bad that arthritis is kickin yo a*s!") are golden. This post full of generalizations and stereotypes that will offend 90% of the people in NYC today, but when have you ever known me for being diplomatic?
Here's the link http://danteross.com/blogs/jzone/2009/10/05/the-15-minute-rule-socializing-in-nyc/
Enjoy (or get mad because I'm talking about you) Jay
It's that time again for some new hip-hop videos from the RapReviews newsfeed! This week starts with Del and Tame One speaking about their new album together.
At the opposite end of the spectrum is a music video for the Juicy J and Project Pat song "Twerk That."
Newcomer Quest-Rah puts his debut music video on YouTube, and both the video and song are worth the time.
My man Adam B is not a fan of Georgia Anne Muldrow, but I dig her new song "Run Away" and the throwback animated video. Maybe if he watches this I can make him a convert!
In this new video, Saigon is looking for some... well I won't say but "Warning Shots 2" is out today.
Last but not least is Muneshine with "Today's Special" featuring D-Minor. Thanks for checking out this week's new videos!
Hip-Hop Shop Episode 50 features 30 minutes of hot new music from iLL-Literacy, Wordsmith, Souls of Mischief and more! If you would like to sponsor Hip-Hop Shop please send an e-mail to dj.flash@rapreviews.com for more information. Hip-Hop Shop features podsafe music, so distribute the show and tell your friends to check us out every week at RapReviews.com!
BLISS N ESO INVADES US SHORES WITH SWOLLEN MEMBERS
Australian hip-hop heavyweights, Bliss n Eso, are set to bring their highly acclaimed live show to the US for the first time on tour with Swollen Members, Big B, and Common Market. The group will hit US shores for their first show on American soil starting October 20th in San Luis Obispo, CA, and will be touring into November.
The past year has seen Bliss n Eso propel themselves from underground superstars into the biggest hip-hop act to emerge on the Australian scene. With the release of the group’s third full-length LP, “Flying Colours”, Bliss n Eso landed the highest selling Australian hip-hop album of 2008, and won the ARIA Award (Australian GRAMMY equivalent) for the year's “Best Urban Release”. The group became only the second hip-hop group to achieve Gold sales status in their homeland. Their success continued into 2009 as Bliss n Eso had the song “Field Of Dreams” featured on EA's record-breaking “Fight Night Round 4” video game, and the group’s tour broke several box office records. The album’s immense success saw word spread internationally through the internet as the group began to harvest a cult following around the world. Currently, Bliss N Eso’s “Flying Colours” still sits in the Australian music charts 71 weeks after its release.
Now American audiences will get the chance to check out why Bliss n Eso have been hailed as one of the most electrifying live acts in Australian music history. Bliss N Eso's new video for "The Sea IS Rising" featuring John Butler Trio can be viewed online at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J08MqOtAEVs .
CATCH BLISS N ESO LIVE ON TOUR WITH SWOLLEN MEMBERS:
Oct 16 - Bellingham, WA @ The Nightlight Oct 17 - Eugene, OR @ WOW Hall Oct 18 - Eureka, CA @ Red Fox Tavern Oct 20 - San Luis Obispo @ Downtown Brewing Co. Oct 21 - San Barbara, CA @ Velvet Jones Oct 22 - Hollywood, CA @ Key Club Oct 23 - San Bernardino, CA @ San Manuel Amphitheater Oct 24 - Tempe, AZ @ The Clubhouse Oct 25 - Las Vegas, NV @ Wasted Space Oct 27 - Flagstaff, AZ @ Orpheum Theatre Oct 30 - Colorado Springs, CO @ Black Sheep Oct 31 - Denver, CO @ Marquis Theatre Nov 02 - Ft. Collins, CO @ Aggie Theatre Nov 03 - Boulder, CO @ Fox Theatre Nov 04 - Salt Lake City, UT @ Urban Lounge Nov 05 - Boise, ID @ Knitting Factory Nov 06 - Bend, OR @ Domino Room Nov 07 - Portland, OR @ Hawthorne Theater Nov 08 - Seattle, WA @ Neumo's
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Superheroes of hip-hop!
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