Tag: brooklyn

Sene Sits Down w/ Miss Special [VIDEO]

We tend to identify musicians by their location, yet when they move, we sometimes associate them with the wrong place. After moving to Los Angeles from Brooklyn for five years, Sene experienced this confusion and says it was part of the inspiration for his latest release “Brooklyknight”. “I would always read things like ‘the West…

August 14, 2012
ASTR “Razor” [VIDEO]

Tommy Boy has been working with a great new duo from Brooklyn, ASTR who just dropped their first video, and it was produced solely by them, and comprised of clips from other YouTube videos and footage from one of their own iPhones. “Razor” has a great pop feel with eery electronic accompaniment, and dark lyrics,…

August 1, 2012
ASTR “Razor” [HOT!]

ASTR has digitally released their first single, â€œRazor,â€ an edgy yet danceable pop track. A strong response to the song has begun to open doors for more shows in New York City and possibly overseas. ASTR is currently writing more songs which will follow shortly. This is quite the catchy track… See for yourself. Astr…

July 21, 2012
Miss Special x Clear Soul Forces Intervew [VIDEO]

The Meredith Vieira of the music world, Miss Special, recently had the opportunity to catch up with the crazy dudes that are Clear Soul Forces before their performance in Brooklyn last week where they spoke on a wide assortment of topics including the story about how Royce Da 5’9 suggested they should form a group,…

July 10, 2012
Red Pill and Hir-O Talk “Dream Within A Dream” w/ Miss Special [AUDIO]

With all the classic New York news anchors retiring, it’s about time we found a new one — perhaps a little more hip to the times… And now that she’s been transplanted from the left coast to the best coast, Miss Special’s got our co-sign. Haha. Check out her interview with Red Pill and Hir-O,…

July 3, 2012
Nitty Scott, MC talks next EP “Boombox Diaries Volume 1” w/ Miss Special [VIDEO]

Miss Special caught up with Nitty Scott, MC in the Bronx before her first performance there at the Ladies Love pop up shop. They began by speaking about doing a street performance for her “Tell Somebody” video and her favorite street performers. When asked why she chose Action Bronson and The Kid Daytona for “Auntie…

July 2, 2012
Young Menace “Bam Bam” [VIDEO]

Hailing from Brooklyn, New York, Hip Hop artist, Yung Menace (of Entraprise Records), releases the official music video for his latest single “Bam Bam;” produced by Chuck Strangers of Pro.Era). To most, the track’s sample is a familiar reggae classic and it was only fitting that the video took place in Jamaica. Shot on location,…

May 27, 2012
Manicanparty “Monarch” [DOPE!]

Here’s the second leak, “Monarch”, off the Manicanparty EP. This is one of those tracks I can’t even begin to speak on, it’s just amazing. Listen and learn… Manicanparty – Monarch by manicanparty

April 24, 2012
Sav Killz “Awaited” x Blazin ft. Sav Killz “Cover All Elements” [VIDEO]

Here’s something fresh from some local artists, Sav Killz and Blazin. Sav Killz drops Bangers and B-Sides, coming soon. Hosted by DJ J-Ronin. “Cover All Elements” is off the “A Beautiful Tragedy” mixtape.

April 3, 2012
Twinky “Stay Cheefin’” [VIDEO]

New smoked up visual by Brooklyn native Twinky dedicated to dead homies. Watch as he sparks loud in their memory. Look out for his upcoming mixtape titled â€œUnspeakableâ€ set to drop March 9th. Follow him @twinkykid. Directed by Megaplug.

March 3, 2012
Joey BADA$$ x Capital STEEZ – “Survival Tactics” [VIDEO]

17 year old Brooklyn native Joey BadA$$ debuts his video for â€œSurvival Tacticsâ€ the first release off his solo project â€œ1999â€³ slated to drop late march 2012. The song features fellow Brooklyn based artist Capital STEEZ. Joey along with Steez are original memebers of the BK based movement Pro.Era. The project is being released by…

February 24, 2012
BX 2 BK LIVE, Dec. 29th @ SOUTHPAW

Tickets here. Forever Fresh & D.Chamberz Present Fred The Godson LIVE @ SOUTHPAW [BX 2 BK LIVE] Thursday, December 29th, 2011 SCHEDULE: 9pm â€“ Doors Open 9pm â€“ OPEN BAR REYKA VODKA 9:45pm â€“ Casino Ace 10:00 – Otis Clapp 10:25 – NYB Union & Guests 10:50 – Nitty Scott, MC 11:15 â€“ PUSH! Montana…

December 19, 2011
5th Annual Yule Prog / Progressive Hip-Hop Festival

The 5th Annual Yule Prog / Progressive Hip-Hop Festival will be held on December 8th, 2011 at Southpaw in Brooklyn, NY. If you are anywhere within the NY Tri-State area we would love to see you there! The show this year features a stacked line up including Meyhem Lauren, Open Mike Eagle, Marq Spekt, Billy…

November 15, 2011
Baby Boi Nate “Microphone Murderer” [VIDEO]

Already featured in Hip-Hop weekly’s “Next 2 Blow” segment, Baby Boi Nate has returned with a new video “Microphone Murderer” currently blazing the underground circuit. Be on the lookout for the brand new project “Motion Picture” dropping this Winter.

October 11, 2011
Sho-PyN “Like I Neva” [VIDEO]

Flatbush, Brooklyn Emcee Sho_PyN is most definitely on the verge of breaking out. His debut single â€œLike I Nevaâ€ is being referred to by many as “A breath of fresh air” in several underground music circles. The gritty tale of poverty and adversity has many fans reminiscent of Hip-Hop’s Golden Era. Look-out for Sho-Pyn‘s music…

October 11, 2011