Austin Hip-Hop Scene

The 54 Reality Show - J-Live & Homeboy Sandman - July 14, 2009

noreply@blogger.com (-= MT =-) — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 19:06:03 PDT

From the feenin' department... Once again your favorite reality show, The 54 Reality Show, keeps you at the edge of your seat. Dudes have gotten really good!

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"Cause everybody's rappin, and only few can flow So why the hell they tryin to deal with Live I don't know" - J-live

Truer words have never been written, and even though these lyrics are from his 1995 classic "Braggin Writes," they still ring true to this day. We've been talking about it for a bit, J-live and Homeboy Sandman rocking live in TX. Thanks to the folks from Save Hip-Hop Save The World up in Dallas for getting it jumped off.

First ATX's own, Feddi Man & DJ Protege, represented for the South. Then Homeboy Sandman, who has been traveling across the country, stopped in the 512 to give us a taste of his new single The Essence, and share the mic with Feddi Man in true freestyle form. We also got Miss Summa Reign out of Dallas to give us a quick shout out.

Then the legend J-live took the stage, simultaneously rapping and dj'ing, and putting on an inspiring performance. To top it off, we got the homie Bavu Blakes to come and talk with him for a while so do yourself a favor and peep game...

Afrika Bambaataa - Red Fez - July 14, 2009

noreply@blogger.com (-= MT =-) — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 12:26:18 PDT

From the blogging at work department... Afrika Bambaata @ Red Fez tonight, July 14th! Making this short and simple cuz the paycheck calls. :)

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Afrika Bambaataa (born Kevin Donovan on April 17, 1957 in New York City, New York) is an American DJ from the South Bronx, who was instrumental in the early development of hip hop throughout the 1980s.[1] Afrika Bambaataa is one of the three originators of break-beat deejaying, and is respectfully known as the "Grandfather" and "Godfather" and The Amen Ra of Universal Hip Hop Culture as well as The Father of The Electro Funk Sound. Through his co-opting of the street gang the Black Spades into the music and culture-oriented Universal Zulu Nation, he is responsible for spreading hip hop culture throughout the world.[2] Like many of the early pioneers in hip hop, he is of Caribbean descent.[3] On September 27, 2007, he was nominated for induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.[4]

J-Live & Homeboy Sandman - The Paradise - July 12, 2009

noreply@blogger.com (-= MT =-) — Sun, 12 Jul 2009 15:16:26 PDT

From the sweaty ballz department... J-Live & Homeboy Sandman along with Austin's own Feddi Man @ Paradise on July 12!

Get your tix here!

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J-Live (also known as Justice Allah, legal name Jean-Jacques Cadet) is an MC, DJ, and producer from New York, and also the founder of Triple Threat Productions.[1]

J-Live first appeared on the underground hip-hop scene in 1995, when he was a freshman English major at the University at Albany, The State University of New York. His first single "Longevity" appeared on Mark Farina's Mushroom Jazz CD, and follow-up singles "Braggin' Writes" and "Hush the Crowd" garnered widespread attention, getting him printed in the "Unsigned Hype" section of The Source. This led to a record contract with Raw Shack Records. His first album, The Best Part, recorded from 1995 to 1999, featured production by Prince Paul, DJ Premier, and Pete Rock. Due to problems with his record label, J-Live left the label and the album was shelved. He moved to Payday Records, but when Payday's parent company London Records was bought from Universal Music Group by WEA, the album was again shelved. In 2001, copies surfaced as bootlegs and several were of such high quality it was rumored that J-Live himself was behind them. By the fall of 2001, The Best Part was finally officially released after five years of label problems. It was released on Triple Threat Productions, J-Live's own record label.

PSA: Deuce - My Message to Local Artist's in Austin

noreply@blogger.com (-= MT =-) — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 09:30:01 PDT

From the Public Service Announce department... Deuce from Hot 93.3 tells Austin artists what's on his mind. Sometimes you just gotta get things off your chest in hopes that it promotes progress and moves things forward. Someone's gotta be the daddy. Props to Deuce for being real.

Video: Pimpin' Pen - Lil homie

noreply@blogger.com (-= MT =-) — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 20:07:51 PDT

From the it's uploading department... Pimpin' Pen's new exclusive, Lil homie! Premiered today on TheScrewShop.com. OG Photographer of Luxury Mindz does it once again with an amazing video production! Respect!

People Under The Stairs - Red 7 - July 4, 2009

noreply@blogger.com (-= MT =-) — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 13:31:52 PDT

From the damn it's hot department... People Under the Stairs @ Red 7 tonight, July 4th!

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People Under the Stairs are an underground hip hop group from Los Angeles, California. It comprises two self-proclaimed B-boys, Thes One and Double K. The group, also known as PUTS, has released four albums since 1998, and have since put out a record every two years, with the exception of 2004. Although widely unrecognized, PUTS is often considered one of the hip hop underground's most prominent acts, with a musical style similar to that of A Tribe Called Quest, The Pharcyde, and fellow Los Angeles group Ugly Duckling. PUTS is also renowned for their live shows, which feature a large amount of crowd interaction and humor.

The Gathering - Betsy's Bar - July 2, 2009

noreply@blogger.com (-= MT =-) — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 20:06:35 PDT

From the Momma's home cooking department... The Gathering @ Betsy's Bar on July 2nd! Off on Friday and ready to party, see you guys out there!

R.I.P.: Michael Jackson - June 25, 2009

noreply@blogger.com (-= MT =-) — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 16:42:11 PDT

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Michael Joseph Jackson (August 29, 1958 – June 25, 2009[2]) was an American recording artist, entertainer, and businessman. The seventh child of the Jackson family, he debuted on the professional music scene at the age of 11 as a member of The Jackson 5 and began a solo career in 1971 while still a member of the group. Referred to as the "King of Pop" in subsequent years, five of his solo studio albums have become some of the world's best-selling records: Off the Wall (1979), Thriller (1982), Bad (1987), Dangerous (1991) and HIStory (1995).

In the early 1980s, he became a dominant figure in popular music and the first African-American entertainer to amass a strong crossover following on MTV. The popularity of his music videos airing on MTV, such as "Beat It", "Billie Jean" and Thriller—credited for transforming the music video into an art form and a promotional tool—helped bring the relatively new channel to fame. Videos such as "Black or White" and "Scream" made Jackson an enduring staple on MTV in the 1990s. With stage performances and music videos, Jackson popularized a number of physically complicated dance techniques, such as the robot and the moonwalk. His distinctive musical sound and vocal style influenced hip hop, pop and contemporary R&B artists.

2 Live Crew - Mohawk - June 25, 2009

noreply@blogger.com (-= MT =-) — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 19:51:19 PDT

From the flipping the porn on department... 2 Live Crew @ Mohawk on June 25th!

Dude the memories, I remember when "As Nasty As They Wanna Be" came out. Classic!

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2 Live Crew is a hip hop group from Miami, Florida. They caused considerable controversy with the sexual themes in their work, particularly on their 1989 album As Nasty As They Wanna Be.

2 Live Crew was created by David "Treach DJ Mr. Mixx" Hobbs in Riverside, California, with fellow rappers Chris (Fresh Kid Ice) Wongwon, and Yuri ("Amazing Vee") Vielot. The three met at March AFB Riverside, CA, as they were enlisted in the Air Force.[citation needed] Along with giving local parties on and off base, they recorded their first singles through Macola Records Distribution in Los Angeles, CA. They released "Revelation" in 1984; the single sold well in Florida, encouraging the group to release "What I Like." In 1986, due to the popularity of the new single "Throw the Dick," the group, including new member Mark "Brother Marquis" Ross replacing Amazing Vee due to military commitments, relocated to Miami and teamed up with Ghetto Style DJ's and soon to be manager and eventual performer Luther Campbell, who used the nickname "Luke Skyywalker" (and was subsequently sued by George Lucas).

Talib Kweli - Emo's - June 24, 2009

noreply@blogger.com (-= MT =-) — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 20:38:07 PDT

From the just knew I could play department... Talib Kweli @ Emo's on June 24th! Hosted by Bavu Blakes and performance by Strongarm Steady, Zeale & Traygod.

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Talib Kweli Greene (born October 3, 1975)[2], better known as Talib Kweli, is an American MC from Brooklyn, New York. He is one of the best-known and critically, if not commercially, successful rappers in alternative hip hop. His first name in Arabic means "student" or "seeker"; his middle name in Swahili means "true". Kweli first gained recognition through Black Star, a collaboration with fellow MC Mos Def.

Born in Brooklyn, Kweli grew up in a highly educated household. His mother is an English professor and his father a sociology professor. His younger brother, Jamal Greene, is a professor of Constitutional Law at Columbia Law School. As a youth, he was drawn to Afrocentric rappers, such as De La Soul and other members of the Native Tongues Posse and Gall whom he had met in high school. Talib Kweli was a student at Cheshire Academy, a boarding school in Connecticut. He was also a student at Brooklyn Technical High School, before he was kicked out. He later studied experimental theater at New York University (NYU). [3]

Video: The Making of Chalie Boy's "I Look Good"

noreply@blogger.com (-= MT =-) — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 18:55:02 PDT

From the my theme song department... Check out the making of Chalie Boy's "I Look Good" which was produced by Luxury Mindz directed by Boomtown and shot in Austin...

Bizzy Bone & B-Real - Mohawk - June 18, 2009

noreply@blogger.com (-= MT =-) — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 12:11:39 PDT

From the freshman year flashback department... Bizzy Bone & B-Real @ Mohawk on June 18th!

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I can still remember seeing Bone Thugs @ the Erwin Center my freshman year. My memory fades but that was a great show. :)

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Bryon Anthony McCane , better known by his stage name Bizzy Bone (or alias Rest in Peace), is a American rapper and is a member of the Cleveland rap group Bone Thugs-n-Harmony.

Bryon Anthony McCane II was born to an African-American father (died in 1997) and an Italian-American mother on September 12, 1976.[citation needed] At a young age, he witnessed his mother divorce and remarry several times. McCane and his sisters were kidnapped by one of the girls' biological fathers at an early age. Their abductor told the children that their mother was dead and took them to live on a reservation in Oklahoma.[1] During this time, Bizzy was abused psychologically[1] and sexually.[2][3] His picture was shown along with other missing children in the TV movie, Adam. A neighbor of the abductor recognized Bizzy from the film and alerted authorities.[1] Bizzy revealed his story on a 2003 episode of America's Most Wanted which is hosted by Adam's father, John Walsh. He hoped his revelation would help other victims of child abuse.[1]

Music: DJ Protege - How To Multi Task

noreply@blogger.com (-= MT =-) — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 21:33:45 PDT

From the get your body language correct department... DJ Protege at it again with more free music! This time, teaching us How To Multi Task. Listen to it below and leave some comments letting him know what you think!

How To Multi Task

You can also download it here!

Devin the Dude - Lamberts - June 13, 2009

noreply@blogger.com (-= MT =-) — Sat, 13 Jun 2009 12:34:15 PDT

From the txt'ing & driving department... Devin the Dude @ Lamberts on June 13th!

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The Gathering vs Austin Beat Battle - Hi-Lo - June 11, 2009

noreply@blogger.com (-= MT =-) — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 20:16:39 PDT

From the hey i'd like to... department... The Gathering vs Austin Beat Battle @ Hi-Lo on June 11th!

This Thursday in Austin, TX, musicNmind & Adrian Croom team-up again to bring you another edition of the Austin Beat Battle. This is also part of the weekly thursday event "The Gathering" at the new venue location, Hi-Lo on the corner of 6th St. & Lavaca.

Krush Groove - Lucky Lounge - June 10, 2009

noreply@blogger.com (-= MT =-) — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 20:21:26 PDT

From the taking risks department... Krush Groove @ Lucky Lounge, every Wednesdays!

Platinum producer Salih Williams presents Carnival Beats’ KRUSH GROOVE 80’s night EVERY Wednesday at Lucky Lounge (209 W. 5th St.) 9pm - 2am NO COVER 21+. Come see your favorite artists perform 80’s R&B, rap, rock and pop with a live band… NOT TO BE MISSED!!! KRUSH GROOVE house band features Tomar and Shaq Williams, guest artists (DJs, vocalists and musicians), guest hosts, throwback ambiance, and innovative musical collaborations across artists and genres.

This week features: DJ Crash, Tee Double and LaTasha Lee

Special Edition: 54 Reality Show 6-01 - The Shooting

noreply@blogger.com (-= MT =-) — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 16:18:59 PDT

From the bang bang department... Crew 54 hit the streets on the 54 Reality Show and talk to the scene about the shooting that went down at Spiro's. See what the scene has to say! Post your comments and let your voice be heard.

Also, in this edition, we've got Bavu Blakes' interview of Anthony David, the newest signee to India Arie's label, who just played the Parish.

Then hang on for some great show footage!

Mr. Lif - Red 7 - June 2, 2009

noreply@blogger.com (-= MT =-) — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 16:21:31 PDT

From the sore ass department... Mr. Lif @ Red 7 on June 2nd!

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Been paddling on Townlake a lot lately, I really need to invest in a butt pad. If you're interested in paddling and getting on the water, check out the Austin Outriggers. These guys are bad ass.

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Mr. Lif (born Jeffrey Haynes, 1977) is an American hip hop artist from Boston, Massachusetts. Often noted for his political lyrics, he has released two studio albums on El-P's Definitive Jux label and one on Bloodbot Tactical Enterprises. Mr. Lif is also a member of the hip hop group The Perceptionists with long-time friends and collaborators Akrobatik and DJ Fakts One.

Mr. Lif grew up in the neighborhood of Brighton in Boston, Massachusetts. After attending the Dedham, MA private school Noble and Greenough School, he went on to attend Colgate University for two years, and he eventually dropped out. He became a performer in 1994. In 2000 and 2001 he won the Kahlua Boston Music Awards for Outstanding Rap/Hip Hop Act. Mr. Lif's family ancestry is Barbadian.

Planet Rock Party - Spider House Cafe - May 30, 2009

noreply@blogger.com (-= MT =-) — Sat, 30 May 2009 14:55:41 PDT

From the water sports rock department... Check out BBoy City Planet Rock Party @ Spider House Cafe tonight, May 30th!

The Get On Up/PLANETROCKPARTY, which promises to "brings the true essence back" starting at 7pm. The $10 cover gets you DJs, MCs, graffiti art, battle rapping, door prizes, and the 2009 CantBeStop Award presentation. If you're smart enough to have worn BboyCity Gear or InsideTheCircle Gear, you can get all that for just $5.

The Gathering - Hi-Lo - May 28, 2009

noreply@blogger.com (-= MT =-) — Wed, 27 May 2009 19:10:13 PDT

From the luggage made it home department... Same great show... new location... The Gathering @ Hi-Lo on Thursdays!

Music: DJ Protege - Remix Pack Vol. 4

noreply@blogger.com (-= MT =-) — Tue, 26 May 2009 18:31:33 PDT

From the back from Rome, bags not department... DJ Protege puts out another Remix Pack Vol. 4! More free music to have jammin' in your iPods! Listen to it below and leave some comments letting him know what you think!

Birthday Sex (Dj Protege Up Tempo Re-Fix)

Boom Boom Girl Friend (Dj Protege Old School Edit)

It's All About Ricky Bobby (DJ Protege Bad Boy Edit)

Nann Makes You Jump (Dj Protege Blue Room Edit)

Peaches & Ice Cream Paint (Dj Protege Remix)

You can also download here!

Completely Local - Aces Lounge - May 15, 2009

noreply@blogger.com (-= MT =-) — Thu, 14 May 2009 18:00:07 PDT

From the last post before rome department... Completely Local @ Aces Lounge on May 15th with Table Manners, Crew 54, Bird Peterson, Blend-E and Problem Child!

J Kapone - The Backline Show - May 13, 2009

noreply@blogger.com (-= MT =-) — Wed, 13 May 2009 19:41:39 PDT

From the when in rome department... Check out the new J Kapone interview @ The Backline Show!

Destiny by Design - Kealing Middle School - May 12, 2009

noreply@blogger.com (-= MT =-) — Mon, 11 May 2009 20:03:48 PDT

From on my brother's bday department... Destiny by Design @ Kealing Middle School on May 12th! The kids will perform a professional-grade rap song they wrote and produced.

Fresh Fest '09 - Flamingo Cantina - May 8, 2009

noreply@blogger.com (-= MT =-) — Fri, 08 May 2009 18:19:17 PDT

From the no cavities! department... Austin Fresh Fest '09 @ Flamingo Cantina on May 8th!

12:50 – 1:20 Phranchyze
12:25 – 12:45 Dubb Sicks
12:00 – 12:20 MSG Crew
11:35 – 11:55 Boomset
11:10 – 11:30 Cali Zack
10:45 – 11:10 S.T.A.T.I.K/TAKO
10:25 – 10:45 Stro
10:05 - 10:20 The Brain
9:45 - 10:00 Trashroom Collective
8:45 – 9:45 S.T.A.T.I.K/TAKO