August 2009
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WatchMcLovin’ & Common - Training Day
Not too bad. Short take on the classic with the races role-reversed. Could have used McLovin smoking some Newports like Denzel when he gets shot at the end, but his “King Kong ain’t got shit on me!” make up for it.
WatchItsthereal 2 years strong
Congrats to Jeff and Eric of itsthereal. 2 year? awesome. And if they can’t make some money out of this, UPS is hiring.
My favorite clips:
Fall out day
Letter To Cam
Mood Muazk
Carnage on the Upper West Side
Vlogga like Puff
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WatchThe Volume catch up post #10
Posted June 20th: Secret Wars at Public Assembly
Two of the original elements of hip-hop were found alive and well this past week, as the U.K.-based live-art battle Secret Wars threw down at Public Assembly in Brooklyn on Wednesday night. An elite team of U.K. bombers, competing in one of the events in a ten-day New York tour, took on the local talent in front of an...
WatchThe Volume catch up post #9
Posted June 23rd: Brooklyn Hip-Hop Festival 2009
This past weekend marked the fifth annual Brooklyn Hip Hop Festival, and despite an afternoon of intermittent rainfall, crowds showed up in droves throughout the eight-hour day to support their own. Check out our video for performance clips from Brown-Bag All Stars, Donny Goines and Tanya Morgan, along with more...
WatchThe Volume catch up post #8
Posted June 30th: Get to know P.Casso
While out partying with DJ Get Live at the weekly HomeBase NYC bash at bOb’s, TONY ran into AOK Collective member P. Casso. Gearing up for a show down the block, the Earthtone King caught us up on his latest mixtape release, Earthtones, speaking about the concept behind the record and what he’s trying to bring to his eclectic...
WatchThe Volume catch up post #7
Posted July 1st: AOK Collective freestyle
After wrapping up their set for the Secret Wars showcase (featured previously here), a few members of the NYC-based AOK Collective went to the streets to give a sample of who they were. In the video, check for verses from P.So, Fresh Daily and 8thw1, along with an intro from the crew’s in-house producers, 2 Hungry Bros.
If...
WatchThe Volume catch up post #6
Posted July 14th: Outasight and 6th Sense talk “Brand New Day”
Last week TONY caught up with up-and-coming local artist Outasight moments after his performance at S.O.B.’s. He and producer-DJ 6th Sense talked about their latest collaboration, “Brand New Day,” a track previously featured in Play Count and the most recent peek at Outasight’s upcoming debut...
WatchThe Volume catch up #5
Posted July 21st: Watch now: 88-Keys
Before hitting the stage to open for Asher Roth and Kid Cudi on The Great Hangover Tour, 88-Keys took some time to talk with us about his new touring gig and a number of his future projects. Joining him at the show as a surprise guest was Toronto pop singer Colin Munroe, and the two debuted a new collaboration, put together for NBA...
WatchThe Volume catch up post #4
Posted on July 22: Watch now: GFC’s rising star Jade
The management team GFC New York might seem like a strange match for a pop songbird, but it’s with them that newcomer Jade is making a name for herself. The entire GFC crew—which includes includes Mickey Factz, FKi and Stalley—recently joined up at S.O.B.’s for their Black Apple showcase headlined by Factz.
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WatchThe Volume Catch up post #2
Posted July 24th, 2009: Watch now: Get to know Colin Munroe
After catching up with 88-Keys and his surprise guest, Colin Munroe, at Nokia Theatre last week, we were curious to find out more about the latter artist, a Canadian pop singer with strong ties to the rap community. In the video above, Munroe discusses his creative process. Although he has joked on Twitter...
WatchThe Volume catch up post #1
I have been gone forever from this site, but figured its time to commit to putting some work back in. The few video interviews/play counts I’ve been doing have taken up so much time on top of my regular work schedule. Either way, its time re-purpose some of that work over here AND get some new posts up as well.
from July 28th: Jet Audio presents Stand Alone...