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Experience: Flying Lotus - Between Friends (feat. Earl...

Tue, 24 Jul 2012 13:35:46 -0400

Experience: Flying Lotus - Between Friends (feat. Earl Sweatshirt & Captain Murphy)

Fact(s):

Flying Lotus doesn’t make beats. He makes experiences.
I see you, ~~Tyler the Creator~~ Captain Murphy
Adult Swim is quite possibly the coolest network currently airing, for the simple fact that their 2012 Singles Program is brilliant.

Discover: 2012 Adult Swim Singles Program

Experience: Flying Lotus - Between Friends (feat. Earl Sweatshirt & Captain Murphy)

Experience: Mara Hruby - Alright [Visual] “You know...

Tue, 24 Jul 2012 13:35:20 -0400

Experience: Mara Hruby - Alright [Visual]

“You know it’s now or never to say hello to forever…”

Fact: Debuted through Billboard.com and given a beautiful visual through the skills of Dr. Woo for LightUp Film, what more is there to say? The songstress continues to captivate fans and convert listeners, and soon the whole world will appreciate the view From Her Eyes. (that right there? Shameless. Plug.)

Experience: Shuko - In Remembrance of Amy Fact: July 23rd marked...

Tue, 24 Jul 2012 13:35:14 -0400

Experience: Shuko - In Remembrance of Amy

Fact: July 23rd marked the passing of a talented and tortured soul. Amy Winehouse’s soul lives on in this 4-track audio memorial. Artists TY, Akua Naru, Fresh Daily and Rufus Dipper toss their hats into a ring of instrumental genius provided by Shuko. Beautiful. Experience.

Experience: Shuko - In Remembrance of Amy

In Remembrance Of Amy by Shuko, Akua Naru, Ty, Fresh Daily, Rufus Dipper

Experience: Joshua Bennett - He Has a Name (Awareness)...

Mon, 09 Jul 2012 17:06:30 -0400

Experience: Joshua Bennett - He Has a Name (Awareness) [Visual]

“Harpist, Brandee Younger, who has shared her talents with the likes of Common and Ryan Leslie, composed the piece “He Has A Name” (Awareness) in an effort to wake up the masses who have fallen asleep to the countless racial injustices we see today. She teams up with poet, Joshua Bennett for a creative and compelling tribute to Trayvon Martin”. - TheStriversRow

#ShamelessPromotion: New York City will have the opportunity to hear more from Mr. Bennett when the Striver’s Row graces the stage at Columbia University on July 31st. Tickets can be purchased here.

Experience: They’re Still Swinging for the Rooftops in...

Mon, 09 Jul 2012 16:57:02 -0400

Experience: They’re Still Swinging for the Rooftops in East Harlem

“Slowly, the old-timer makes his way to the middle of the street, his beefy hands gripping his makeshift bat. It is the bottom of the third, and his team is down by two with a runner on second.

“Let’s go, baby,” someone shouts, the words floating into a clear blue sky.”

Fact: Reading this article brought back the nostalgia of seeing those gentleman playing stickball on Sunday mornings. I present this eloquent tribute as a testimony to similar moments you had growing up.

Experience: They’re Still Swinging for the Rooftops in East Harlem by Kia Gregory

Experience: Destiny Music Group - Stand Still(Alright) (feat....

Sat, 07 Jul 2012 13:05:06 -0400

Experience: Destiny Music Group - Stand Still(Alright) (feat. Antia Joseph) [Visual]

“Trust in God, and let Him fight your battles for you, because ultimately it ends up better than way.” - Antia Joseph

Fact: Not much more needs to be said. The above was a fact in itself. Beautiful gifted individuals. Spread it to a heart in need. Follow the movement @DMusicGroup

#ShamelessPromotion - The Striver’s Row @ Columbia...

Sat, 07 Jul 2012 12:14:51 -0400

#ShamelessPromotion - The Striver’s Row @ Columbia University July 31st

Do you have your ticket for our summer show yet? VIP tix are completely sold out! July 31st at Columbia University, Roone Auditorium, 7:30pm . You can purchase your tickets on our website!

See Alysia Harris, Jasmine Mans, Zora Howard, Jennah Bell, Miles Hodges, Carvens Lissaint and Joshua Bennett! - TheStriversRow

Experience: MeLo-X - Godking: Acapellas MELO-X GODKING:...

Sat, 07 Jul 2012 12:07:08 -0400

Experience: MeLo-X - Godking: Acapellas

MELO-X GODKING: ACAPELLAS

This is a small collection of acapellas from my 2010 EP “MUSTAFA THE GODKING: RISE OF THE MERCH”. I wanted to give all the producers and supporters who love my remixes a chance to remix something from me. So take this, spread it and please credit me on all remixes you create and release…. GOD BLESS

Schwaza

The Romantic Movement

DOWNLOAD HERE

LISTEN TO ORIGINALS HERE

- MeLo-X

Fact: GodTunes GodTunes GodTunes GodTunes!

Experience: MoRuf & Jesse Boykins III [Portrait] MoRuf...

Sat, 07 Jul 2012 11:57:13 -0400

Experience: MoRuf & Jesse Boykins III [Portrait]

MoRuf & Jesse Boykins III | Apple Store Performance | NYC | #TheRomanticMovement - zuluguru

“Show TOMORROW. SOBs. ScienZe & King I Divine x...

Tue, 12 Jun 2012 16:37:05 -0400

“*Show* TOMORROW. SOBs. ScienZe & King I Divine x Sene x Blu x ANTHM. 9pm Sharp.” - ScienZe

#shamelesspromotion

Experience: 8th Annual Afro-Punk Festival 2012 Fact: We were...

Tue, 12 Jun 2012 12:08:52 -0400

Experience: 8th Annual Afro-Punk Festival 2012

Fact: We were rained out last year. Fingers crossed this time around. #PushingPositivityPositively #ShamelessPromotion

Experience: Soul - Lean Low (feat....

Tue, 12 Jun 2012 11:59:23 -0400

Experience: Soul - Lean Low (feat. IsaiahTheThird)

Fact(s):

Genius Sounds Family’s own Soul links up with IsaiahTheThird for this melodious offering to the temple of your earlobes. Gifted artists, both. Excited for Soul’s next project, Shades Of Green, coming soon.
I cannot deal with how hypnotic this visual is though. Methinks I might lean right off this chair…

Experience: Chris Faust x CDR Interview “Very Rare...

Tue, 12 Jun 2012 10:55:18 -0400

Experience: Chris Faust x CDR Interview

“Very Rare Interview when I first started the Comic Books series… #VILLAIN” - chrisfaust

Fact(s):

Very few individuals can mention John Milton’s Paradise Lost and a slew of porn stars in one thoughtful discussion. Chris Faust is one of those people.
“I feel that our attention span as an urban community sucks.” I couldn’t agree more. It is one of the most unfortunate circumstances of our generation that we have to express ourselves in the brevity of 140 characters or less. And then expect to get something meaningful from that.
Thank the stars for N.I.C.K’s (Nerds In between Cool Kids)

NYC Happenings: Yasin Bey When: Saturday, June 9,...

Fri, 08 Jun 2012 14:33:51 -0400

NYC Happenings: Yasin Bey

When: Saturday, June 9, 2012 8 pm
Where: Bedford-Stuyvesant Restoration Plaza 1368 Fulton Street

“A profound and authentic lover of language, renowned Bed-Stuy artist Yasiin Bey (Mos Def) is one of the most influential hip-hop stars of all time. He joins Artistic Director Alan Pierson and the Brooklyn Philharmonic in bringing together the aggressive energy and charged lyrics of American hip-hop, the classic ballads of legendary Bed-Stuy singer and activist Lena Horne, and the revolutionary music of Beethoven, remixed anew by emerging artists living and working in East Brooklyn today (more info about the Brooklyn Philharmonic Beethoven Remix Project is here).

This concert is presented in partnership with Bedford Stuyvesant Restoration Corporation.”

#shamelesspromotion

Experience: Jennah Bell - The Moon, The Man [Visual] “A...

Fri, 08 Jun 2012 12:26:50 -0400

Experience: Jennah Bell - The Moon, The Man [Visual]

“A clip from Sundays show. This is a new song that I wrote a couple days before the show. It’s called, “The Moon, The man”. It was a truly amazing night and such an honor to have so many amazing people on stage with me. Thank you to Nick Hakim, Jaime Woods, Nadia Washington, Daniel Woods, Marie Davey, and Eric Robertson.

Extra thanks to my dear friend Lala for capturing this moment. Hope you enjoy!” - Jennah Bell

Fact: Sitting from my perch in Rockwood’s balcony, I witnessed one of the most beautiful collaborations ever made. I can only pray that you feel a small part of the sensation that those who were present experienced.

Experience: Chris Faust - VILLAIN (issue two of three) “I...

Fri, 08 Jun 2012 12:18:41 -0400

Experience: Chris Faust - VILLAIN (issue two of three)

“I tell them matching Bentleys when we win tho, We moving out of Central Because I want the World they call me VILLAIN and a schizo
Maybe it’s my mental cuzz I’m tryna get paid
Whats taking Heroes years I tell my niggas 10 days”

Fact: Chris Faust makes my favorite mixtapes. Period. Issue 2 takes us deeper into the VILLAIN trilogy with another classic quote from Elijah Price, and smooth production from Woody, 6th Sense, Hannibal King, Nefarious, 2ThumbsUp and Omid G. 10, Hadji Quest, ScienZe, Maffew Ragazino, Kris Kasanova & Hiro Honma contribute their artistry to this canvas, completing a dastardly vision that is one issue away from completion. The feeling from when I first heard Comic Books: Unlimited, reigns throughout this project, and the posse cut for this issue, Hellfire Club, is vicious .Faust has done nothing but continue to hone his craft and provide consistently amazing work. He should get his own booth at ComiCon.

Experience: Chris Faust - VILLAIN (issue two of three)

NYC Happenings: Meet Robert Glasper @ Apple Store, June...

Fri, 08 Jun 2012 12:01:57 -0400

NYC Happenings: Meet Robert Glasper @ Apple Store, June 21

“The namesake of the Robert Glasper Experiment has long kept one foot planted firmly in jazz with the other in both hip-hop and R&B. He has worked extensively with Q-Tip, is the music director of Mos Def’s touring band, and has toured with the multiplatinum R&B singer Maxwell. Yet his experiment has just begun.”

Fact(s):

Where: Apple Store, 401 W 14th Street New York, NY 10014
When: June 21, 2012, 7:00 p.m.
#BlackMusicMonth

NYC Happenings: Jesse Boykins III @ Apple Store, June...

Fri, 08 Jun 2012 11:52:34 -0400

NYC Happenings: Jesse Boykins III @ Apple Store, June 26

Fact(s):

Where: Apple Store, 401 W 14th Street New York, NY 10014
When: June 26, 2012, 9:00 p.m.
The cost: your time
This will be a night of schwaza and sound. Schwaza and sound indeed…

NYC Happenings: Meet Harry Belafonte @ Apple Store, June...

Fri, 08 Jun 2012 11:35:33 -0400

NYC Happenings: Meet Harry Belafonte @ Apple Store, June 11

“From his rise to fame as an international calypso star to his moving experiences touring a segregated country, Harry Belafonte personifies the American civil rights movement. He was the first artist ever to sell a million albums — and the second American to be named UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador.”

Fact(s):

Where: Apple Store, Upper West Side. 1981 Broadway New York, NY 10023
When: June 11, 2012, 7:00 p.m.
This is a part of Apple’s Black Music Month. You would be insane to deprive yourself of the opportunity to meet a true living legend of our generation. Pushing positivity, positively.

Experience: Noah - Dear Moleskine “The specs are...

Fri, 08 Jun 2012 11:26:01 -0400

Experience: Noah - Dear Moleskine

“The specs are prescription but the left one is a peephole
The right is one is a spotlight, directed at my people
to let them know I’m lookin’ out while I fight evil.” - Noah

Fact: Hip-Hop is looking so fresh right now. The future is in good hands. Tip of the head to the young strivers at Genius Sounds Family/Bright Lights Music Group.

Dear Moleskine by Noah

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#ShamelessPromotion - The Striver’s Row @ Columbia...

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Experience: MoRuf & Jesse Boykins III [Portrait] MoRuf...

“*Show* TOMORROW. SOBs. ScienZe & King I Divine x...

Experience: 8th Annual Afro-Punk Festival 2012 Fact: We were...

Experience: Soul - Lean Low (feat....

Experience: Chris Faust x CDR Interview “Very Rare...

NYC Happenings: Yasin Bey When: Saturday, June 9,...

Experience: Jennah Bell - The Moon, The Man [Visual] “A...

Experience: Chris Faust - VILLAIN (issue two of three) “I...

NYC Happenings: Meet Robert Glasper @ Apple Store, June...

NYC Happenings: Jesse Boykins III @ Apple Store, June...

NYC Happenings: Meet Harry Belafonte @ Apple Store, June...

Experience: Noah - Dear Moleskine “The specs are...

“Show TOMORROW. SOBs. ScienZe & King I Divine x...