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New Video: i am OTHER - Stereotypes Trailer [Created+Directed by...

Mon, 28 May 2012 11:14:06 -0400

New Video: i am OTHER - Stereotypes Trailer [Created+Directed by RAE]

Here is another series that will be featured on the Youtube channel, i am OTHER. This series will “test assumptions about musical tastes based on physical appearance”. Ryan Hall will hit the streets to explore the minds of fellow New Yorkers.

Super excited for all of these shows man! Pharrell is awesome.

Check it out + Subscribe to the channel here!

New Video: i am OTHER - Voice Of Art Trailer Here’s the...

Thu, 24 May 2012 13:29:47 -0400

New Video: i am OTHER - Voice Of Art Trailer

Here’s the trailer to a Voice Of Art, which will be featured on the new channel, i am OTHER, created by Pharrell Williams. Voice Of Art is a new series about how street artists are bringing action and change through art.

Check out more on here + subscribe to the channel!

New Music: “L.O.V.E” by Onra This is the first...

Thu, 24 May 2012 13:17:02 -0400

New Music: “L.O.V.E” by Onra

This is the first single from Onra’s new EP, Deep In The Night. He is touring in the U.S., and will be in D.C. area on July 18!

Onra’s music is so amazing! My favorite song would have to be “High Hopes”, which is on his EP, Long Distance!

Find out more about Onra here + check out his tour dates here!

New Music: Zeraj Retalso’s EP Dissolved Maryland based...

Thu, 24 May 2012 13:03:37 -0400

New Music: Zeraj Retalso’s EP Dissolved

Maryland based artist, Zeraj Retalso, has released his debut EP titled, Dissolved. The EP consists of EDM (Electronic Dance Music) and a mix of Trance. Zeraj says, “I party on a nonstop basis and EDM makes you feel as if your partying in another world”. Zeraj began his music career in late November 2011, and he has released singles since then. He also says, “I wanted to be someone who could create pure greatness for people to become one with in every move…. especially the ladies”.

Zeraj aims to spread the greatness of EDM, and I’m totally for it!

Listen+Download[Free] to Dissolved here

New Video: Create & Brand Episode 5 with Mila &...

Wed, 23 May 2012 09:29:02 -0400

New Video: Create & Brand Episode 5 with Mila & Fire

Create & Brand is a interview series catering to creative people and their brand. This episode features Mila and Fire of Mila & Fire Vintage, a vintage clothing line based in Washington, D.C. They speak on everything from how they met to how they plan on expanding their brand.

I really enjoyed this interview. They are beyond talented and beautiful!

See more + Shop Mila&Fire here

See more of the Create & Brand series here

New Video: Pharrell Williams Presents… i am OTHER Pharrell...

Wed, 23 May 2012 09:28:00 -0400

New Video: Pharrell Williams Presents… i am OTHER

Pharrell introduces and shares his vision behind the new brand i am OTHER. i am OTHER is a new Youtube channel geared towards “the thinkers, innovators, and outcasts”.

This video is too funny. I am very excited to see what will be featured on this channel! Issa Rae, creator of the web series Awkward Black Girl, is tagged on this video. I wonder if she’ll be featured in this as well.

Find out more about i am OTHER here

New Music: “Take A Walk” by Passion Pit The first...

Tue, 22 May 2012 13:40:12 -0400

New Music: “Take A Walk” by Passion Pit

The first single from Passion Pits upcoming sophomore album, Gossmer, available July 24!

I had been wondering when they would release new music. Now I’ve got my wish (yay!). Enjoy!

Listen+Download to “Take A Walk” here

Find out more on Passion Pit here

Style: Visually Submissive Summer 2012 Lookbook

Tue, 22 May 2012 12:42:03 -0400

The Washington, D.C. based clothing line, Visually Submissive, finally reveals their summer 2012 collection. Visually Submissive aims to enlighten our generation of the events and personalities that shape our society today. The collection offers bold print logo tee’s and so much more!

Some of the shirts are now available here, and check out more of the collection here!

Video: R+I Creative Presents: INFLUENCERS In-Depth Series with...

Tue, 22 May 2012 00:36:00 -0400

Video: R+I Creative Presents: INFLUENCERS In-Depth Series with Steve Stoute

INFLUENCERS features Steve Stoute, Founder and CEO of Translation, a brand management firm located in New York. In this episode Steve speaks on the concept of “cool”. He also speaks on branding, and creating collaborations between Artists and Brands.

I enjoy watching videos like this. Very interesting and of course inspiring. The whole project is truly profound! I encourage ALL to go check that out.

Check out more R+I Creative’s INFLUENCERS Project here

New Video: “Lost Story” by J. Addo Maryland based...

Mon, 21 May 2012 23:06:38 -0400

New Video: “Lost Story” by J. Addo

Maryland based singer, J. Addo, releases the first single and video from his upcoming tape, Magic. The tape will be available sometime this summer. In the meantime check out more of J.Addo here!

Excited to here more from him. His music is only elevating!

D'Angelo featured in GQ Magazine

Mon, 21 May 2012 16:14:00 -0400

After a immensely long hiatus from music singer, D’Angelo, is back with new images and a interview in the June issue of GQ Magazine. In the article he speaks on many things including his music and more.

Side note: I was too elated to learn that he was featured in this issue. His music has been floating through out my playlist nowadays! He is so talented, and I’m sure whenever he decides to drop some newness it’ll be great.

Make sure you grab a copy of this issue. Its out now!

New Video: “Queens” by...

Sun, 20 May 2012 01:49:15 -0400

New Video: “Queens” by THEESatisfaction

THEESatisfaction are Stasia Irons and Catherine Harris-White, both residing in Seattle, WA. The single, “Queens”, is featured on their debut album aWe naturalE, which is available here.

Their music is beautiful! The video really drew me in, but their talent alone is amazing.

Find out more about THEESatisfaction here

Get their album here

New Video: “BYDOSYS” by Shamel Mu’Tazz Latest...

Fri, 18 May 2012 15:06:01 -0400

New Video: “BYDOSYS” by Shamel Mu’Tazz

Latest video for Mel’s single which is featured on his upcoming tape, Buy Your Dreams Or Sell Your Soul, releasing sometime in July.

Be sure to download this song here and check out more of Mel’s music here!

New Video: “Ain’t That Peculiar (Remix)” by...

Tue, 15 May 2012 19:09:54 -0400

New Video: “Ain’t That Peculiar (Remix)” by Oddisee

Here is new music from Oddisee’s free EP, Odd Renditions, which released today. He has an upcoming album titled, People Hear What They See, that will be available June 12th.

*Ahh man this is what people need to hear more of! His album is available to pre-order on iTunes here.

Plus Listen+Download[FREE] Odd Renditions here

New Music: All Good by Shamel Mu’Tazz [Prod. by Brandun...

Tue, 15 May 2012 16:50:00 -0400

New Music: All Good by Shamel Mu’Tazz [Prod. by Brandun Deshay

Here is the latest from Shamel’s mixtape, Buy Your Dreams or Sell Your Soul, dropping sometime in July.

I’m really feeling Mel’s music! I’m too pumped to hear more from him. Check out more of his tunes here!

*He also has another version of “All Good” that I will be posting tonight!

New Album: Rye Rye's Go! Pop! Bang!

Tue, 15 May 2012 03:23:02 -0400

After a long three years, Rye Rye’s debut album is now available online and in stores. The album features artists like Robyn, Tyga, and Akon. The 11-track album also has music produced by The Neptunes, Bangladesh, and of course M.I.A. Rye says that all of the music on the album is inspired by Baltimore club music, which her home town.

I’m so happy for Rye! She’s been doing some amazing things this year. Much love to her!!

Make to cop her album which is available here + find out more on Rye Rye here!

New Video: Nessa interviews Rye Rye Nessa chats with Rye Rye...

Sat, 12 May 2012 23:01:05 -0400

New Video: Nessa interviews Rye Rye

Nessa chats with Rye Rye about her upcoming album, Go! Pop! Bang!, which releases this May 15th. They also talk about how she met M.I.A., being a mother in the music industry, producers she’s worked with on her album, and more!

See more on Rye Rye here

New Mixtape: Sham's O.N.E [Organic. Natural. Essential.] (EP)

Wed, 09 May 2012 04:14:40 -0400

BarrelHouseBKLYN & DJ Spintelect presents Sham’s long awaited tape O.N.E. [Organic. Natural. Essential], which released May 8th. The tape has 14-tracks, all produced by Freddie Joahchim. According to the Dirty Legends Collective site, “Sham named the EP O.N.E. (Organic. Natural. Essential.) because of its organic sound, natural creation process, and his love for the essence of hip hop.”

Definitely feeling this! Love the vibes. Make sure you guys support, listen, and download!

Listen+Download(FREE) here

Check out more on Sham here

New Music: "You Want It" by Sham [Prod. by Freddie Joachim]

Mon, 07 May 2012 01:27:53 -0400

Sham has released new material from his new tape titled, O.N.E., that will be releasing May 8. Keep your ears out for Sham’s tape!

Listen+Download “You Want It” here

New Music: “Not Very Sure- Soul Movement 2 (Writing Idea)...

Mon, 07 May 2012 01:02:58 -0400

New Music: “Not Very Sure- Soul Movement 2 (Writing Idea) by Slakah The Beatchild

Slakah is working on some new greatness for the sequel to, Soul Movement Vol. 1.

Super excited to hear more!

Listen to more Slakah The Beatchild here + Also download some of his tracks for free!