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Monday, January 11, 2010
FTDMVO EXCLUSIVE: SYXX
How long you been rapping and where you reppin?
I been do this for about 7, I started out cliche freestyling at school and then started doing studio sessions. Im puttin on for DC period! Northeast, Uptown, Southside, DC my home!
Who are some of your influences and why?
I'm influenced by different types of music, alot of my music is built around Lupe Fiasco, Joe Budden, Rakim and alot of my songs are based off more emo punk band, Nickelback, Skilet, Saliva etc. Those artist and bands have stories and messages in their music that relate to more than one person, race, genre, or gender, it's mass music.
Why do you do music?
I do music to reach people.If the music I make in some way can reach another person who i dont know and make them understand a situation they have a little better is all i need and of coarse to spread my thoughts and message.
Where do you plan to be musically in 5 years?
In 5 years I should be doing plenty of shows on my 4th album at that point with a with a manager thats working with me to make my voice heard [ Judah whats up lol] Hopefully a deal but underground is cool as long as im heard.
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Likeblood to Shoot Music Video for New Single, "Money Over Here," feat. Bobby V
Likeblood to Shoot Music Video for New Single, "Money Over Here," feat. Bobby V
Video shoot will take place on Wednesday, January 27th at Ibiza Nightclub in Washington, D.C.
(Washington, D.C. – January 10, 2010) Kicking off the first week of the New Year with the #3 most added record at Urban Radio, Likeblood is gearing up to shoot the music video for their new single, "Money Over Here," featuring Bobby V. After completing their run as the opening act for Raekwon's "Only Built 4 Cuban Linx Pt. 2" tour, Likeblood is excited to follow up their last release, “Red Carpet,” which debuted as “New Joint of the Day” on BET’s, “106 & Park," with the first single off their upcoming album, "#dabiness." Co-produced by Atlanta production team, The Council [Fabolous/Lil Wayne], and Soblu Music Group producer, Maurice “Mo Digga” Randolph, "Money Over Here" is setting itself up to be the “work hard, play hard” anthem of the year. And with positive feedback from DJ's and programmers around the world, Likeblood is ready to embark upon their third music video and take the "Money Over Here" movement to the next level.
The video shoot will take place in the group's hometown, Washington, D.C., at Ibiza Nightclub (1222 First Street NE / WDC 20002) on Wednesday, January 27th from 5pm - 12am. The video will be produced by Soblu Productions, the team behind the film, "Jazz in the Diamond District," and will feature a number of exciting cameos including the song's featured artist, Bobby V. This will be a closed set. To request press access or photographer clearance, please contact Tanneasha Gordon (info below). For casting inquiries, please email casting@soblu.com.
For more information on Likeblood, please visit www.likeblood.com.
Video shoot will take place on Wednesday, January 27th at Ibiza Nightclub in Washington, D.C.
(Washington, D.C. – January 10, 2010) Kicking off the first week of the New Year with the #3 most added record at Urban Radio, Likeblood is gearing up to shoot the music video for their new single, "Money Over Here," featuring Bobby V. After completing their run as the opening act for Raekwon's "Only Built 4 Cuban Linx Pt. 2" tour, Likeblood is excited to follow up their last release, “Red Carpet,” which debuted as “New Joint of the Day” on BET’s, “106 & Park," with the first single off their upcoming album, "#dabiness." Co-produced by Atlanta production team, The Council [Fabolous/Lil Wayne], and Soblu Music Group producer, Maurice “Mo Digga” Randolph, "Money Over Here" is setting itself up to be the “work hard, play hard” anthem of the year. And with positive feedback from DJ's and programmers around the world, Likeblood is ready to embark upon their third music video and take the "Money Over Here" movement to the next level.
The video shoot will take place in the group's hometown, Washington, D.C., at Ibiza Nightclub (1222 First Street NE / WDC 20002) on Wednesday, January 27th from 5pm - 12am. The video will be produced by Soblu Productions, the team behind the film, "Jazz in the Diamond District," and will feature a number of exciting cameos including the song's featured artist, Bobby V. This will be a closed set. To request press access or photographer clearance, please contact Tanneasha Gordon (info below). For casting inquiries, please email casting@soblu.com.
For more information on Likeblood, please visit www.likeblood.com.
Saturday, January 9, 2010
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Thursday, January 7, 2010
OFFICIAL: DMV HIP HOP DAY PHOTO! NOV 1, 2009
A Beat in the Bloodline
A historic display of unity and success sheds light on new age for music in Washington, DC
(photographer: Ajani Truth)
(January 7, 2009)-Influential hip-hop regions have understood that just because no one is looking doesn’t mean there isn’t something going on.
Houston did it. Atlanta did it. Now in a new decade of the millenium, Washington, DC is making it happen.
For more than 20 years, rap music in the DMV (DC, Maryland, Virginia) area has existed with very little acknowledgment from the media and from major labels. But with the constant development of artist coming from the district, it’s hard to deny the movement. And there is a picture to prove
it.
Judah, one of the DMV’s most demanded producers, took the opportunity to capture the motion in which he has been able to participate for the last 10 years. On a rainy November 1st, in front of the legendary Lincoln Theatre stood the offspring of hip-hop born of the nation’s capital, waiting to stamp their moment in history. Nearly 200 artists, dancers, DJ’s and hip-hop tastemakers attended the historic photo shoot.
“The hip-hop scene in the DMV area is at an all-time high,” said Judah. “There is so much good music coming out and what better time to recognize it than now?”
Many may believe that Wale was the first to be signed to a major label from the DMV area, but there have been several who stood at the gates of national recognition, eating off of a hip-hop plate. Black Indian, whose presence graced the photo shoot, was one who had a deal with MCA in 1999 and released his debut album, “Get Em Psyched.” Also at the photo shoot was Section 8 Mob who had a great run in the 90’s with several EP’s released on Solar Records in ’94 and ’95 and their most recognized project “Guilty by Association,” which was released by Tommy Boy Records.
What’s more astonishing than the careers of various emcees from this region is the endorsement from one artist to another. The hip-hop scene existed prior to the boom that ignited within the last decade; however, rappers didn't have the blogs and other social media areas such as Facebook and Twitter to connect it to other facets of the DMV fashion and art culture. Now that the connection has been made, there is a resurgence of dynamic artwork and photographs with captivating videos, compelling other realms of colorful mediums to support their "local" artists.
Ajani Truth, the photographer of the affair, keeps his business going by being one of the most requested photographers in the DC metro area with his work in fashion and music promotion.
“The growing hip-hop scene in the DMV has created an opportunity for more collaboration between rappers, models, singers, photographers, graphic designers, videographers, visual artists, clothing venues, writers and more,” said Truth. “Hip-hop is a major player in fashion and art in our society, so when a local hip-hop scene grows fashion and art will have to respond.”
DC is not new to the music industry AT ALL. Columbia Records (now Sony Records) formed at 709 G Street in NW DC in 1888. Duke Ellington made his mark in the early 1900’s. Marvin Gaye also got his start here. Chuck Brown, the god-father of go-go, originated the sound in 1976, dropping his first
national hit, “Busting Loose.”
“A lot of rappers sprung out of the go-go scene back in the day,” said Judah, as he remembers the sounds of the well-known band, the Northeast Groovers. “Go-Go was another outlet for artist to get their music out.”
This fresh year looks to acknowledge a new element as Judah is in the process of working with the city of Washington,DC to declare November 1st as DMV Hip-Hop day. This motion would turn a photographic memory into an event to be recognized and marked in the region’s musical history forever.
“No one can deny us,” said Judah. “DC, Maryland and Virginia have been here [hip-hop]…we’ll always be here.”
Sasha Vann, Owner- EGO Marketing and Branding Constitute
"Being more than just a name."
sasha.vann@gmail.com
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Wednesday, January 6, 2010
Think Twice" - W. Ellington Felton Featuring Ihsan Bilal
The Record Show" by Middle Ear (prod. by Jah-I-Witness)
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