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Mouse Powell Gears Up For Album Release.

boomboxknocks — Mon, 19 Sep 2011 20:43:35 +0000

Phoenix up and comer Mouse Powell is dropping his album “Where It’s Cloudy” on November 20th.

He is dropping goodies in anticipation of it every Monday on Twitter under the hash tag #mousemondays including today’s offering which is a sampler mixed by Avenue Of The Arts Crew affiliate DJ LES735.

Enjoy!

Where It’s Cloudy (Sampler) by Mouse Powell

Mouse Powell

boomboxknocks — Thu, 24 Mar 2011 02:38:19 +0000

Checking out the new kid from the Avenue of the Arts (AOTA). Mouse Powell is nice and with a few more shows could be someone to look out for in AZ.

“Don’t Do It” – Y-Society

boomboxknocks — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 18:17:09 +0000

Damu’s notes on the making of “Don’t Do It” is the first single from Damu’s upcoming EP, “Supply For Demand,” available on VINYL/CD/MP3 in late 2010 on Redefinition Records.

We had a lot of fun and learned a lot while making this video, which also happens to be our first official music vid.

Quick story: Insight got into NYC around 1am on a Friday night. He lives in Germany most of the year and visits the states every couple months as needed. He crashed on my couch – but before I went to sleep, he was in a chair doing some work on his iPad. When I woke up around 7am, he was in the same spot, still working on his iPad. I don’t think the dude slept at all. lol. Damu got into NYC that Friday night around 4am, which was hours later than he intended, due to some problems on his train line from DC.

Anyway, I scouted the locations that Damu suggested a few days prior to the shoot, so we worked out a shooting schedule and before we knew it, it was time to get to work. We had a really stripped down production rig which made things easy as far as shooting in public places without a permit. To make the most out of the natural lighting, we started shooting around 8am on a Saturday in June, and worked all day until 6pm without a break. It was worth it.

We started in Harlem at Jackie Robinson Park and eventually made our way down to Fat Beats, hitting a couple spots on the way. We did this whole thing run-n-gun style. Hopping out, getting the shots we wanted, and quickly moving on.

After we wrapped up shooting we grabbed some mexican food in Jersey City. The manager came by to ask us what we thought of the food, and after Damu told him how much he loved the meal, the guy excitedly brought out shots of tequila to thank US for the compliment (Damu doesnt even drink though). Unexpected, but appreciated. It almost felt symbolic though, because pretty much everything worked out better than planned on that day. No rain, no hassles from the police, no technical problems with our equipment.

Big thanks to everyone who made themselves available to make a cameo and to my dude Jesse Puma for the great camera work. Also wanna give a nod to Dan Love for rolling with us and shooting pics throughout the day, including the Don’t Do It single cover that you see here (not to mention for use of that amazing wide angle lens).

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Obey The Altar Native – Cold Cases

mattx — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 22:30:47 +0000

The fine gentlemen of Obey The Altar Native have cracked the door to their basement and released another great album. The fellas from Arizona have always taken a non-traditional approach to their experimental hip-hop sound. Super crispy production and a non stop trickle of intelligent lyrics make OTAN an underground fave that all real heads should have in their iTunes.

“Plastic Beach” By Gorillaz

boomboxknocks — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 18:26:54 +0000

DJ Babu “Beat Tapes 2″

boomboxknocks — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 01:35:58 +0000

DJ Babu’s “Beat Tape 2″

Beat Junkie & Dilated Peoples own DJ BABU dropped his latest mixtape “Beat Tape 2″ to the public today…click above to purcahse it from amazon, and let us know that you think!

Big Lo

mattx — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 22:01:12 +0000

Real Hip-Hop at it’s finest. The Plague is Big Lo’s third studio album featuring Tonedeff, Beretta 9, and more.

Now-a-days the authority look at Hip Hop as a mere sub-culture that will eventually give way to forced societal evolution. They believe that it will become a victim of its own success â€“ swallowing the almighty dollar until it bursts from the inside. Many emcees have stepped away from the truth to follow the glam of commercialism. The state of Hip Hop is under attack from a bitter enemy that has been waging war against freedom of speech and music for decades.There are a few emcees left that are not afraid to stand on the front line and protect the culture that has given millions of youth a voice across the world. Some have given their lives, both literally and metaphorically, to ensure the future of the movement. Some have sweat blood and tears to bring themselves from being poor in spirit to being rich in wisdom and word. Big Lo has done his time and is staking his claim as a poet of Hip Hop.

Big Lo now lives in Pensacola, Florida, and is one of the true believers and preachers of Hip Hop; taking the empire over one city at a time. With Hip Hop infused with his soul and with inspiration from emcees like Killah Priest, Canibus, Wu-Tang Clan, 2Pac (RIP) and others he began to sharpen his craft and freestyle at the age of sixteen â€“ within two years he began to piece together his artwork. In 2003, he brought his unique gift of word to the people and he hasnâ€™t looked back since. The people of Tallahassee, Ft. Walton, Pensacola, Orlando, Thomasville, Panama City, Miami, Mobile, Atlanta and New York City have already experienced the brutal truth-telling rhymes that he brings to the mic.

Big Lo has featured on many mix-tapes and compilations. His appearance on â€œGuerillas in the Mixxâ€ placed him amongst music warriors such as Public Enemy, The Coup, and Michael Franti. His album â€œWhere Am I Going?â€ with the tracks â€œWhere Am I Going?â€, â€œThe State of Hip Hopâ€, and â€œThe Way You Make Me Feelâ€ (featuring Indya) allowed his music to reach the far corners of the hip-hop empire through internet and radio play.

Big Lo has released more music with the help of Jade Foxx, Tonedeff, 14th Century, Vast Aire, Inferno, Tommy 2 Face and Beretta 9 and many more talented Hip Hop emcees. In 2007 he released his second album, â€œMindState: Freedomâ€. In 2008 he released the “First Priority” Mixtape hosted by Shadyville/G-Unit’s DJ Epps and in September of this year he released his third album, entitled “The Plague”.

Big Loâ€™s political observance and self-awareness within the confines of his rhymes serve testament to his unique style to incorporate his inner-most influences and passions â€“ most notably the prophet Muhammad (PBUH), Soren Kierkegaard, Hunter S. Thompson and the never-ending struggle for freedom across the globe â€“ particularly within occupied Palestine.

There is no question that Lo has picked up the banner of Hip Hop and charged full-charge toward the enemy that wishes to see Hip Hop destroyed from within. The societal evolution they are working so hard for will soon be the revolution that devours them and frees the souls and minds of millions. Like Big Lo revealed in his track â€œAnotha Drop in the Bucketâ€ â€“ â€œâ€¦ save the children and pray for the rest.â€

Trey Meador – January 22, 2007(Updated October 8th, 2009)

Webpage: http://www.biglohiphop.com
Location: Pensacola, Florida, USA

Ivan Ives “All My Life”

mattx — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 07:29:48 +0000

“You were only fly a long time ago like pterodactyls…”

Mac Lethal’s New Album in stores today!

boomboxknocks — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 02:05:38 +0000

Mac Lethal presents "Love Potion #5", the first official album released by his label BLACK CLOVER, CLick the pic to purchase yours online today! Congrats Mac!

Hail Mary Mallon “D-Up”

boomboxknocks — Sat, 03 Oct 2009 01:57:14 +0000

Hail Mary Mallon is Aesop Rock, Rob Sonic, and DJ Big Wiz. “D-Up” is available now on the – Definitve Jux Presents 4 – compilation.