BORN IN TEXAS AT THE YOUNG TENDER AGE OF FIVE STORMSHADOW WAS EXPOSED TO HIP-HOP KULTURE BY HIS BROTHER "DENNIS THA MENACE" THREW THE ELEMENTS OF BRAKE DANCE,EMCING AND DJING. DUE TO HIS FATHER BEING IN THE MILITARY STORMSHADOW TRAVELED AND MET MANY DIFFERENT PEOPLE FROM ALL WALKS OF LIFE BUT CONNECTED MORE TO THOSE WHO LOVED TO RAP AND BRAKE DANCE. A FEW OF THESE PEOPLE WERE FROM NEW YORK AND TOOK STORMSHADOW UNDER THERE WING AND BEGAN TO TEACH AND HONE HIS SKILLS ON THE MIC AS A EMCEE STORMSHADOW IS ALSO A FORMER MEMBER AND FOUNDER OF THE "UNDAGROUND ASSASSINS CLICK" WITH PRODUCTION BY"DJ RREAL".FAST FORWARD TO THE PRESENT STORMSHADOW IS A ICONOCLAST HIP-HOP PURIST BENT THE DESTUCTION OF FASLE PHROPETS,SUCKA EMCEE'S AND PIMP RECORD COMPANIES THAT POLUTE HIP-HOP KULTURE.
Del tha Funkee Homosapien, also known as Del the Funky Homosapien and Deltron Zero is an alternative hip hop artist. Del was born Teren Delvon Jones on August 12, 1972 in Oakland, California [1].
Cousin of renowned rapper Ice Cube, Del began his career writing lyrics for Cube's backing band, Da Lench Mob [2]. In 1991, with the help of cousin Ice Cube, Del released his first solo album, I Wish My Brother George Was Here [2]. Although the album was a commercial success, it received mixed reviews from the hip-hop community. And ultimately Del, who was not pleased with the album himself, took matters into his own hands, and completely severed his relationship with cousin Ice Cube for his next album, No Need for Alarm. No Need for Alarm also saw the introduction of Del's crew Hieroglyphics [2]. No Need for Alarm was a bold move on Del's part as it broke away from the model that had worked so successfully on his first album. Rather than the use of multiple P-Funk samples (like most hip-hop of the time), No Need for Alarm featured a more sophisticated, almost jazzy sound [1]. No Need for Alarm was a commercial failure for Del, and it would be another five years before the release of his third album. About a month before the release of his third album Future Development Del received a letter from his label, Elektra, stating that his contract had been terminated [2].
1998 saw the release of Del's third solo album Future Development, the album was only available on the Hieroglyphics website for download, and in tape form in Japan. Future Development was re-released in 2002 under the Heiroglyphics Imperium label. Del also released another collaborative work with the Hieroglyphics crew in 1998, 3rd Eye Vision, it was the Hieroglyphics crew's first album. Two years later, Del released his fourth solo album, Both Sides of the Brain, as well as Deltron 3030 which was a collaborative work with artists Dan “the Automator” Nakamura and Kid Koala. Exposure from the 3030 project helped to expand Del's fan base. The 3030 project was particularly interesting because the CD was a work of science fiction, telling stories about life and hip hop in the year 3030.
From the ya'll knew it was hot the first time department... Once again... Mojoe and Bavu Blakes for some Soulful Texas Hip Hop @ Club 115 on Sept 29th... entrance fee is a cool $10... it'll most definitely be packed so make sure you get there before 10pm!
Easy Lee (Charles Peters) and Tre (Treson Scipio) are MOJOE, a duo that has often described itself as The Roots meet OutKast over dinner with Marvin Gaye at DAngelos house. Thats a party that anyone in their right mind would want to attend, a free-form jam with only the tastiest beats, rhymes, and harmonies, not to mention words and emotions that truly echo the barometer of urban life. MOJOE channels that spirit with Classic.Ghetto.Soul., a timeless showcase of its sumptuous blend of worldwise poetry, sweet soul melodies and harmonies, reverent blues and jazz, and Dirty South hip-hop.
From the what to do tonight department... Went to happy hour... drunk... now what?!? I'm so glad it's Friday... DJ Baby G and DJ Mel @ Whisky Bar tonight, Sept 21st...
Well... I'm gonna go drink some more... then pass out... then head out again... see you out!
A seasoned veteran with 16 years of experience rocking parties and radio airwaves alike, DJ Baby G has delivered on the promise of his 1990 USA DMC Championship with a career that has spanned 3 commercial radio stations, 2 international DJ competitions, 2 European tours, and countless club and concert gigs around the U.S.
His passion for music, technical skill, and innovative approach have earned him steady acclaim and an ever-widening audience via a national weekly mix show on XM Satellite radio. Meanwhile, in his adopted home of Austin, TX, G leads a radio mix jock team that has made Hot 93 FM the city’s #1 station and driven the competing hip-hop station out of business – all in one year.
The foundation of DJ Baby G’s career was the burgeoning hip-hop scene in early 90’s Dallas, a scene that produced such talent as Grammy-winner Erykah Badu. Baby G was known in Dallas circles as a tastemaker, breaking underground hip-hop and dancehall reggae music and all the while opening for artists such as De La Soul, Pete Rock & CL Smooth, 8 Ball & MJG, The Geto Boys, and Common. His mixtapes were distributed nationally and sold well in markets such as Chicago, San Francisco, San Diego, Detroit, Austin, and Dallas. From 1991 to 1994, G also worked as a stage DJ with Dallas-based groups MC 900 ft. Jesus (American Recordings) and Mad Flava (Priority Records). Two tours with MC 900 ft. Jesus introduced 7 European countries to the band’s innovative mix of hip-hop, industrial, jazz, and funk music, while Mad Flava’s national tour put them in the company of headliners KRS-One, A Tribe Called Quest, Ice Cube, Coolio, Cypress Hill and Gang Starr.
From the cummin' in ya face again department... Thanks to Raul again... another M.I.A. show in Austin! First ACL and now at Hogg Auditorium on Nov 3rd! Tix go on sale tomorrow... get them here!
Wow even NPR is carrying the story that 50 Cent said he would retire if Kanye beat him in record sales... I wonder how fiddy feels now that Kanye beat him...
Mathangi "Maya" Arulpragasam (born on July 17, 1977)[1] is a vocalist, songwriter, composer, record producer and visual artist of Sri Lankan Tamil origin. She is best known by her stage name, M.I.A.. Her music style contains elements of grime, hip-hop, ragga, dancehall, electro, and baile funk. In 2005, her first album, Arular, was nominated for the Mercury Prize. In 2007, her second album, Kala, was voted Mixmag's Album of the Month in the magazine's September issue.
Mathangi "Maya" Arulpragasam, the daughter of a Tamil activist-turned militant, Arul Pragasam,[2] was born in Hounslow, London. When she was six months old, her family moved back to their native Sri Lanka. Motivated by his wish to support the LTTE, her father became politically known as Arular and was a founding member of The Eelam Revolutionary Organisation of Students (EROS), a militant Tamil group.[3][4] Her alias, M.I.A., stands for both Missing in Acton and Missing in Action.[5]
While residing in Sri Lanka, Maya lived with her grandparents. After a year, as her father's involvement in militant activities increased, Maya, her older sister Kali, and their mother moved to Jaffna in the far north of the island, where Maya's younger brother Sugu was born. Contact with her father was strictly limited, as she says he was in hiding from the Sri Lankan Army.[6][5] Eventually, as the civil war escalated, it became unsafe for the family to stay in Sri Lanka,[6] so they were forced to relocate to Madras, India.[7] They moved into an almost derelict house, surviving there for a while with sporadic visits from Maya's father. However, financial struggles, illness as well as limitations of food and water meant moving back to Sri Lanka, with the help of an uncle, where they settled in Jaffna again.
By now, the ethnic conflict in Sri Lanka was at its peak,[6] and the family once again tried to flee the country.[7] After several failed attempts to leave, Maya’s mother successfully made it out with the three children, arriving first in India before finally returning to Maya's birthplace in London, where they were housed as refugees.[6]
It was in the late '80s, on a council estate in Mitcham (South London), that an eleven-year-old Arulpragasam began to learn the English language.[4] Here she was exposed to Western radio for the first time, hearing broadcasts emanating from her neighbours' flats.[4] Her affinity for hip-hop and rap began from there. Acts including Public Enemy, Big Daddy Kane, Roxanne Shante and N.W.A. would become just some of her influences.[1]
Arulpragasam attended London's Central Saint Martins College of Art and Design, where she studied fine art, film and video.[8]
From the hahahah department... Comedy Central Presents... Terp 2 it, Black Joe Lewis, and Pleaseeasaur @ Emo's on Sept 21st. Seems like an interesting show... with quite an interesting line up.
So are you still hearing the ringing in your ears from ACL Fest?!? What were some of your favorite performances? I think mine have got to be Arcade Fire, Bloc Party and Common... man those were some shows...
Terp 2 it (aka Austin comedian Chris Trew.) has been called an "Improv Master" by The Onion A.V. Club, "a Tireless performer" and "Hilarious" by the Austinist, named "Austin's Most Fearless Improviser" by his peers and "Out of his Fucking mind" by the Austin Chronicle.
He's opened for MC Chris, performed at the Alamo Drafthouse (Sinus Show, Air Guitar Judge, 321 Kill!) and co-founded the ColdTowne Theater, a comedy theater and training center. He's performed in almost every major comedy festival on the continent and his sketch comedy work with Studio8.net has been featured on Super Deluxe, Grouper, Break and Revver.
Passes will be distributed at 8:00 am sharp on Wednesday, September 19th for Method Man which is taking place on Wednesday, September 26th at 8:00 pm in the Texas Union Ballroom. Come to the fourth floor of the Texas Union and be sure to have your Student or Staff I.D. You may receive up to 2 tickets per I.D., however YOU MAY NOT USE SOMEONE ELSE'S I.D. OR MULTIPLE I.Ds. These passes only guarantee you a place in line--admission is not guaranteed. Passes are free.
Clifford Smith (born April 1, 1971), better known by his stage name Method Man, is an American rapper, record producer, actor, and member of the hip hop collective, Wu-Tang Clan. He has appeared in films and TV shows such as CSI, How High, The Wire, Garden State, and Soul Plane, among others. He took his stage name from the 1979 film The Fearless Young Boxer, also known as Method Man. His name also refers to the slang "method", meaning marijuana in his native Staten Island. He is one half of the rap duo Method Man & Redman.
Method Man was born in Hempstead, New York but moved back and forth between Staten Island and Hempstead during his teenage years because his parents got divorced. In an apparent precursor to his career in hip hop, he was introduced both to playing drums and to poetry by his father. Fans of Method Man often refer to him by the shorthand nickname "Meth"; the man himself has self-applied a variety of nicknames, the most common being variations of "Johnny Blaze."
Not only was Meth interested in music, he was also fascinated by comic books and particularly Ghost Rider, a fascination which manifested itself years later in several of his many rap aliases.
His pre-hip hop life was mostly split between drug dealing and low-paid jobs (including a stint working at the Statue Of Liberty, along with future Wu-Tang colleague U-God). He has often spoken out against the ways of his past and regrets having gotten involved in the world of dealing drugs.
From the crazy rain department... Ziggy Marley @ ACL Fest this Sunday, Sept 16th.
I wonder if it's going to rain during ACL Fest this year... that'll be fun... can you imagine all the wet girls frolicking in the mud?!? Things that make you go hmmm...
David Nesta "Ziggy" Marley (born October 17, 1968, Trenchtown) is a Grammy-winning Jamaican musician. He is the oldest son of Rita and Bob Marley1, the legendary roots reggae singer. His mother Rita called and baptised him David, but his father Bob nicknamed him "Ziggy" in reference to a marijuana cigarette.[1][2] An alternative explanation links the nickname to the David Bowie persona "Ziggy Stardust" and his eponymous 1972 album.[3] Born in Saint Ann Parish, Jamaica, Marley learned how to play guitar and drums from his father.
Ziggy had become politically active by this time, working with the United Nations and creating a record label called Ghetto Youths Crew. A solo album, Dragonfly was released on April 15, 2003.
From the I'm getting a seizure from your myspace page department... M.I.A. @ Beauty Bar this Friday, Sept. 14th for an ACL Fest afterpartay... Can't you feel the excitement building up for ACL Fest... it's going to be insane...
Mathangi "Maya" Arulpragasam (born on July 17, 1977)[1] is a vocalist, songwriter, composer, record producer and visual artist of Sri Lankan Tamil origin. She is best known by her stage name, M.I.A.. Her music style contains elements of grime, hip-hop, ragga, dancehall, electro, and baile funk. In 2005, her first album, Arular, was nominated for the Mercury Prize. In 2007, her second album, Kala, was voted Mixmag's Album of the Month in the magazine's September issue.
Mathangi "Maya" Arulpragasam, the daughter of a Tamil activist-turned militant, Arul Pragasam,[2] was born in Hounslow, London. When she was six months old, her family moved back to their native Sri Lanka. Motivated by his wish to support the LTTE, her father became politically known as Arular and was a founding member of The Eelam Revolutionary Organisation of Students (EROS), a militant Tamil group.[3][4] Her alias, M.I.A., stands for both Missing in Acton and Missing in Action.[5]
While residing in Sri Lanka, Maya lived with her grandparents. After a year, as her father's involvement in militant activities increased, Maya, her older sister Kali, and their mother moved to Jaffna in the far north of the island, where Maya's younger brother Sugu was born. Contact with her father was strictly limited, as she says he was in hiding from the Sri Lankan Army.[6][5] Eventually, as the civil war escalated, it became unsafe for the family to stay in Sri Lanka,[6] so they were forced to relocate to Madras, India.[7] They moved into an almost derelict house, surviving there for a while with sporadic visits from Maya's father. However, financial struggles, illness as well as limitations of food and water meant moving back to Sri Lanka, with the help of an uncle, where they settled in Jaffna again.
By now, the ethnic conflict in Sri Lanka was at its peak,[6] and the family once again tried to flee the country.[7] After several failed attempts to leave, Maya’s mother successfully made it out with the three children, arriving first in India before finally returning to Maya's birthplace in London, where they were housed as refugees.[6]
It was in the late '80s, on a council estate in Mitcham (South London), that an eleven-year-old Arulpragasam began to learn the English language.[4] Here she was exposed to Western radio for the first time, hearing broadcasts emanating from her neighbours' flats.[4] Her affinity for hip-hop and rap began from there. Acts including Public Enemy, Big Daddy Kane, Roxanne Shante and N.W.A. would become just some of her influences.[1]
Arulpragasam attended London's Central Saint Martins College of Art and Design, where she studied fine art, film and video.[8]
From the got tight beats? department... Thanks to Sarah for peepin' us to Swizz Beatz @ Stubb's on Oct. 17... not much info yet... I'm sure more will leak through... for the time being you can get your tix here.
It's awesome to see Stubb's getting more and more hip hop shows... it's a great venue for hip hop... great venue period.
Kasseem Dean (born August 30, 1978) better known by his stage name Swizz Beatz, is a New York-based American hip hop record producer/rapper of African American descent. He is founder of the Full Surface Records music label. His songs are usually very "bouncy" and energetic, though his early work was known to be quite minimalistic and arguably experimental—it reportedly took him an average of only 10 to 15 minutes to complete a song. In most modern Swizz Beatz productions, (such as 'Top Down') the quick uttered phrase "Swizzy" is heard at the beginning and is accompanied by guest vocals from Swizz himself, although often uncredited.
He has been involved in production and remixes since 1998 when he started working with Ruff Ryders, Roc-A-Fella Records, Shady Records, Elektra, Epic, and Def Jam Recordings, and Bad Boy Entertainment. [1]
Swizz Beatz has his own production label called Full Surface and is currently working on albums by Mariah Carey, Madonna, Britney Spears, Jennifer Lopez, Cassidy, Usher, Papoose, Chamillionaire, Ja Rule, Busta Rhymes, Solange Knowles, Beyonce, Eve, Cassidy, 50 Cent,Ludacris, and Mary J. Blige[citation needed]. He is also set to be recording the new album for his close friend DMX which is confirmed to be titled The Resurrection Of Hip-Hop.
Swizz Beatz released his first solo album titled "One Man Band Man"
From the let's get a large group together department... The Gathering, which has become a weekly staple @ Karma Lounge tonight... Sept. 6th... Mad-1, Kaz and more... Free for 21+...
Jay Jenkins was born in Columbia, South Carolina. As an infant Jenkins and his family relocated to Duncan Block, a neighborhood in Macon, Georgia (75 miles south of Atlanta). He eventually moved to West Atlanta's 4th Ward between late 1999 and early 2000.
Jeezy has described his childhood as "empty"[1]. He has made innumerable references in his music to his previous occupation as a cocaine dealer, although he rarely provides details of his childhood in interviews. Also, according to his lyrics, which may or may not be factual, he has or had an uncle named Grady. This portion of his life, as is often the case with rappers, remains highly veiled and subject to much exaggeration in order to increase his street reputation. However, there is no doubt that Young Jeezy was involved at least to some degree in the illegal cocaine trade, and he is affiliated somehow with the slightly defunct Black Mafia Family.
Personal life
Young Jeezy has a 10 year old son who is often mentioned in his lyrics, along with his son's mother, who is not on good terms with Jeezy. He was arrested after an alleged shootout involving some of his friends in Miami Beach, Florida on Sunday, March 12, 2006. He was charged with two counts of carrying a concealed firearm without a permit, however, he was acquitted over lack of evidence.[2] Though many people believed he is related to fellow rapper Yung Joc, he cleared the rumor up by telling the media that he is not related to the fellow Atlanta rapper, though they are friends. Both rappers are known for their slow, southern flow.[3] After Hurricane Katrina, Young Jeezy opened his house to the victims in an effort to help them have a place to stay.[4]
Music
Young Jeezy released his first independent album, Thuggin' Under the Influence (T.U.I.), in 2001 under the name Lil J.[5] It featured artists such as Kinky B, Fidank, and Lil Jon, who also produced some of the tracks. In 2003, Jeezy released (also independently) Come Shop Wit' Me, a two CD set featuring completely new tracks along with some songs from T.U.I. Come Shop Wit' Me sold 50000 copies world wide.[6] In 2004, he signed with Bad Boy Records and joined the Boyz N Da Hood group. Boyz N Da Hood's self-titled album was released on June 21, 2005 and peaked at #5 on the Billboard 200 albums chart. Young Jeezy also released a solo album around this time, which was his major label debut, with Def Jam Records. Let's Get It: Thug Motivation 101 was released on July 26, 2005 and debuted at #2, selling 172,000 copies in its first week.[7] In interviews and on several records, Young Jeezy has affirmed his resistance to commercialism in his music.[8] Maintaining his street credibility, according to Jeezy, is of the utmost concern to him as an artist.[9] In 2005, Young Jeezy was featured in several popular hip-hop songs including Gucci Mane's "Icy"[10] and Boyz N Da Hood's "Dem Niggaz". In 2006, he was featured in Christina Milian's single "Say I". Jeezy's second major label album is The Inspiration, which features Project Pat, T.I., Keyshia Cole, Three 6 Mafia, R. Kelly, Bloodraw and Slick Pulla (the latter two of which are members of Jeezy's rap group USDA). The album's first single "I Luv It" has peaked at #14 on the Billboard Hot 100, making it Jeezy's second highest single to date. The second single is "Bury Me a G". The 3rd single is the club banger "Go Getta" which features R. Kelly. It has already peaked at #7 on the Billboard Hot Rap Tracks, #11 on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Tracks and #18 on the Billboard Hot 100. Young Jeezy "I am the Street Dream" tour started in March of 2007. He also appeared as himself in the hip-hop fighting themed game Def Jam: Icon that can be added to the player's record label. Young Jeezy appeared on BET's Access Granted for his song "Dreamin" with Keyshia Cole on May 2, 2007 at 7:30PM
In 2007, Young Jeezy released Cold Summer: The Authorized Mixtape, an album under rap group USDA which consists of Young Jeezy, Slick Pulla, and Blood Raw.
From the ... department... Boombox @ The Parish on Sept 7th for their CD release party, Feel the Boombox. Much success to Boombox on their album. One of Austin's longest running shows at Lucky Lounge every Tuesday night, I can personally say it's always a good time. Can't wait to hear the new album... someone wanna send me a copy. :)
The result is Boombox. The 10-man band, featuring MC Overlord and MC Trey God, a brass section headed by Sosa called the GrooveLine Horns, a guitarist, bassist, drummer, DJ and keyboardist, played their first San Marcos show Thursday at Lucy’s San Marcos.
“So now our record’s almost done and we just really decided to get out of town and start playing around Texas, L.A. and New York and started doing something with it,” Sosa said. “It’s too good just to play every Tuesday night and then disappear.”
Boombox has been playing Tuesday nights at the Lucky Lounge on 5th Street in Austin for the past three years, according to Sosa.
“This is my baby, you know. I was in Japan with Rob Thomas and flew back every week just to play with Boombox and go back,” Sosa said. “It’s just a really good thing.”
Ross Tyler, an Austinite who frequents their shows, said the band packs Lucky Lounge.
“They sell it out every night. They bring the fire marshal in because there are too many people,” Tyler said. “There’s a line outside the door for them every Tuesday.”
MC Overlord, or Donnell Robinson, said Boombox is all about producing great music and bringing hip hop back to basics.
From the Royal Air Force GBU department... Stormshadow, Lady Legacy, and YK blowin' up Light Bar on Oct 3rd.
