Asher Roth Freestyle On Funkmaster Flex Show video

MVRemix is always looking for new writers. We do not pay our contributors, but we expose your writing to an extremely large audience enabling you to go further in journalism and help build up your resume.

Essentially MVRemix is an online magazine, looking to expand into Rock (and all subdivisions of it) and focus more on our MVExpose side (which is being redesigned and tweaked) – a site which sheds light on artists, rappers, DJ’s, dancers etc. that have yet to receive a big break.

MVRemix Urban (which has been running since 2001) is thriving and enjoys a large, consistent audience, as well as boasts having interviewed and worked with some of urban music’s most popular acts.

What we’re looking for in new writers (obviously a talent in writing) is the drive to seek out your own content to cover and to run with it. Choose who you’d like to interview and what you’d like to review. If you have any troubles obtaining the artist to interview, or album for review, we’ll do our best with that. And of course, with live show reviews, we’ll do our best to get you into all of them. It is a voluntary position, so it’s very much based on your aspirations as a writer and interest in the music.

With that said, writers for MVRemix Urban tend to leave the site (though they still contribute occasionally) and write for larger publications. We’ve had people go on to The Source, Vibe, XXL, Mass Appeal and in Vancouver specifically, they’ve gone on to write for the Georgia Straight, The Province and the Metro.

If you’d like to jump on board, we can set you up with writing accounts for our MVRemix Urban, MVRemix Rock and MVExpose blogs and then we’ll start you off with a couple of assignments and you’re off!

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Rapper N E Means Releases Debut Single “Lucky Tonight”, Dedicated To Legendary Wilson Family

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LUCKY 7 RECORDS & LIGHTENING ENTERTAINMENT INC. PRESENTS N E MEANS WITH HIS DEBUT SINGLE “LUCKY TONIGHT”

Washington DC artist N E Means celebrates the release of his debut single “Lucky Tonight”. The up-tempo song is dedicated to the Wilson Family, the likes of Lowell Fulson, Ronnie Wilson, Robert Wilson and Charlie Wilson. The song pays tribute to the legendary family.

The Wilson family has been established in the music industry for 70 years. The Wilson Brothers aka The Gap Band: Charlie, Ronnie, and Robert Wilson have been performing together since the late 60’s, and have received or been nominated for numerous awards and is considered by industry standards as a multi-platinum group from Oklahoma. Moreover, 20 years prior their cousin Lowell Fulson (Wilson) also from Tulsa, was making waves in the blues arena with Lowell Fulson and The Lowell Fulson Band . The Lowell Fulson Band afforded the opportunity for the late-great Ray Charles, and Stanley Turrentine to get their start in the music industry. Lowell was inducted into the Blues Hall of Fame in 1993 for ” Best Traditional Blues Album.” His song titled “Reconsider Baby ” was chosen by the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as one of the top 500 songs that shaped Rock and Roll. In 2004 film titled, “Ray” featuring Jamie Foxx as Ray Charles, Uncle Lowell was portrayed by blues musician Chris Thomas King.

N E MEANS Hailing from the nation’s capital, the young Hip Hop rapper/song writer, “N E Means,” is armed with all of the tools necessary to supply the music business with a fresh & unique sound. Starting off as a “battle-rapper,” N E Means captivated early listeners with his dominant vocal delivery. Later, he expanded his original repertoire by performing “spoken word” pieces at major functions and national Universities, thus sharing his lyrical creativity with hundreds of listeners. However, it wasn’t until N E Means first entered into a music studio that he discovered his true passion for creating songs and musical composition.

By either collaborating with legendary hip hop artists, composing and performing advertisements for multi-million dollar companies or dazzling the masses on stage, N E Means carries a thorough and accomplished resume of song making and performance. With a deep and powerful voice as the driving force behind all of his songs, N E Means is also a master at developing electrifying and melodic choruses. Although early in his career, he has also served as a mentor to an arsenal of vocalists from all over the country, writing their lyrics and guiding them through the production process.

With musical influences such as LL COOL J, Heavy D, Jay Z, Kanye West and Timbaland, it is easy to see his musical appeal. And while being aired on soundscan rated stations, and published in nationally pressed magazines, N E Means is only just gaining the attention that he deserves. His diverse experiences provide the perfect balance between commercial sound and lyrical content. And with a sleek & dapper look he brings a flavourful dimension into hip hop reminiscent of early LL Cool J and Biggie Smalls (Christopher Wallace). He writes, produces and performs the vast majority of all of his music and always holds himself and his art form to the highest standards of sound quality and innovation.

With a determined focus and unstoppable work ethic, N E Means has a very promising future in this industry.

Fabolous – A Toast To The Good Life video

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Directed by BB Gun.

Loso’s Way in stores July 28th.

TQ Releases Self-Produced S.E.X.Y. Album Internationally Lead Single Reaches Over 50k in Digital Sales!

Los Angeles, CA — After the release of his independent album Paradise in April 2008, Compton singer/songwriter TQ is back in ‘09 with a collection of new self-produced songs. Paradise featured the breakout track “S.E.X.Y.” which became an instant hit with fans, and has over 50,000 in digital sales worldwide to date. TQ has chosen to re-feature “S.E.X.Y.” on the new album of the same name, which is now available at Best Buy and on iTunes.

Gracie Productions has been an integral part of TQ’s indie success, and while he has been touring and recording overseas the past few months, the Gracie team worked hand-in-hand with EMI Distribution to expand promotions of the Paradise LP.

Additionally, TQ has consistently offered free music via his MySpace page, and interacts with fans to ensure he is delivering his creative best at all times. He is currently in Europe with shows in Germany, Belgium, Sweden and the UK in July, and is steadily working on even more new music.

Now with S.E.X.Y., TQ will be able to give his fans even more of his heartfelt writing with 10 new songs, and all departments of Gracie Productions are on board for the experience.

“After the success of TQ’s album Paradise, it was only natural to release a follow-up that is even more powerful,” expresses Dorian Washington, President of Gracie Urban. “To me, TQ is the most underrated R&B singer of our generation and S.E.X.Y. is, in my opinion, his best work yet.”

“S.E.X.Y.” Official Video

“S.E.X.Y.” Imeem stream:

S.E.X.Y. Tracklist
All songs written and produced by TQ

01. S.E.X.Y.
02. Bounce Rock Step
03. Cold
04. Diamond In The Back
05. Dope Man
06. Nobody
07. Girl
08. The Block
09. Can’t Get Enough
10. Baby Baby
11. Down

TQ European Show Dates
7/3 – Mannheim, Germany @ Orange Club
7/4 – Landstuhl, Germany @ Black Sounds
7/5 – Redhill Surrey, London, UK @ Liquid & Envy
7/10 – Kortrijk, Belgium @ Main Room
7/15 – Halmstad City, Sweden @ Club Moon

Video: Black Milk Broadcast – Episode 1 / European Tour Dates Black Milk Let’s Loose First Video in New Series Giving Fans A Look Into His Life

Critical Praise for TRONIC:
“TRONIC could very well be the best end-to-end production job you’ve heard all year… He practically lives inside the beats.” – PitchforkMedia.com

“TRONIC takes Black Milk’s sound and rhyming ability to levels that now appear limitless. This is an early entry for any of the multitudes of album of the year lists soon to appear.” – Okayplayer.com

“No longer human, he’s a creature of sovereign instinct with synthesizers, samplers, and conductor’s wands for limbs. This is what RZA wishes new RZA sounded like.” – CokeMachineGlow.com

“With the near year on the horizon, it could be safe to say that TRONIC will be on the best-of-list when looking back at the albums released in 2008. You want my advice? Get this album and turn the volume up loud, but before that make sure you have a neck brace” – Vapors Magazine

The Video:

Busy as ever both recording and touring the globe, Black Milk decided to give his fans a window into the life of one of hip-hop’s rising stars with a new series called The Black Milk Broadcast.

In the first episode, watch Black work at Studio 1 alongside Alchemist, Guilty Simpson, and others, followed by a trip to Amsterdam where he kicked off his European tour for TRONIC last spring. In a final dramatic twist at the end, Black Milk is surrounded by reckless bikers, flying n-bombs, and drunken Dutchmen. Where’s eLZhi?

Catch Black Milk on tour in Europe this July:
Jul 3 2009 Ninkasi Kao: Lyon, France
Jul 4 2009 Montreux Jazz Festival: Montreux, Switzerland
Jul 10 2009 Paradiso: Amsterdam, Netherlands
Jul 11 2009 Splash Music Festival : Pouch, Germany
Jul 12 2009 Hague Hip Hop Festival: Den Haag, Netherlands
Jul 15 2009 Nouveau Casino: Paris, France Jul 16 2009 Bla: Oslo, Norway
Jul 17 2009 Fabric: London, UK Jul 18 2009 Dour Festival: Dour, Belgium

The Background:

In only a few short years, Black Milk has quickly become one of underground hip-hop’s foremost ambassadors. Realizing his vast reservoir of talent, both independent and mainstream artists looked to Black to give their albums a raw underground sound. Black has since produced and appeared on tracks for an impressive roster of hip hop artists including Genius/GZA, Busta Rhymes, Pharoahe Monch, Kidz in the Hall, Kardinal Offishall, Guilty Simpson, and Strange Fruit Project, among others. Most recently, Black released two albums, The Set Up with Fat Ray and Black Milk Presents Caltroit with Bishop Lamont. Black also handed nearly all the production on elZhi’s The Preface, an album that is making many critics’ Top 10 lists for 2008 and bringing serious attention to Detroit’s music scene. Black also produces and rhymes as a member of the ground Random Axe with Sean Price and Guilty Simpson and will release a full-length album in early 2009. TRONIC is available on CD, vinyl, and digitally via Fat Beats Records now.

Video: Sandpeople – “Hate Aside” Behind the Scenes Collective Crafts Funny Footage From Latest Music Video

The Video:

Sandpeople, a 10-artist collective, recently hit the streets of the city they call home, Portland, Oregon, for the video shoot of their latest track “Hate Aside.” This video, a behind the scenes look at the shoot and at Sandpeople themselves, is both a serious and hilarious take on who the hip-hop group really are. From the opening cut of a dubbed Muppets movie to the group’s closing remarks, placed at the end of the video almost like a hidden track, the viewer gets a great look at the family-like quality that exists amongst the crew. At the same time, whether they’re on the streets or on their couch, the collective’s emcees and producers are introducing members and explaining the making of the video. Playing behind all the information and all the jokes is the featured track “Hate Aside.” Catch this song and more on Sandpeople’s latest release, the Long Story, Short… EP, out now on Sandpeople Music.

The Background:

Since the 2005 release of Sandpeople’s debut album, Points of View, the group has seen a growth not only in their own numbers, but also in their rate of musical output. The Sandpeople collective comprises 10 members and several sub-groups, each recording and releasing their own respective works in conjunction with the group projects. The crew’s original members include founding member, Mo-B, as well as ILLmaculate, Onlyone, Gold, iame, Al-One, Simple, and DJ Spark. Later, per request of Mo-B, producer Sapient and rapper Ethic joined the original eight. Points Of View, an album recorded over a two-week span, quickly grabbed the attention of music fans everywhere, creating a cult-like following and spreading virally along the west coast and underground hip-hop scenes. That buzz lead to a yearlong courtship by Epic Records, which, although not resulting in a deal with the label, proved very influential and educational for the crew. Outside of the collective, various Sandpeople members have received numerous solo accolades as well. ILLmaculate, a Portland native, was crowned champion of the 2004 Scribble Jam Rap Battle at the age of 17, and group producer, rapper, and multi-instrumentalist, Sapient, has garnered recognition from his work with artists such as Inspectah Deck, Sean Price, and Aesop Rock, just to name a few. Sandpeople’s newest effort, the aptly titled EP Long Story, Short…, is the product of insight gained from their major label courtship and the deeply ingrained work ethic and self-imposed high standards of the crew. With a new full-length on the way, the EP serves to show the continued growth of the crew, both individually and collectively. Long Story, Short… is available everywhere via Sandpeople Music.
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Behind the Scenes of the “Hate Aside” Video Shoot

Outasight – Brand New Day audio IN-STUDIO VIDEO PREVIEW produced by 6th Sense

Here’s a studio preview of Outasight’s new single, “Brand New Day”, produced by 6th Sense, that has been getting major radio play across the country…The song hits the net Monday, July 6th, so in the meantime, here’s a sneak peak.

Shot and edited by Andre Hibbert at Broken Wave Studios, Glendale, California. Daily Grind Music/PurfekStorm Management.

Emilio Sparks Interview w/ CurT@!n$ video

The “Charlie Rose” of Hip-Hop Emilio Sparks has Curtains on the radio show they discuss superheroes battle cries, how to be a smart dumb cat and the message in his music.

Tone Trump – How I’m Livin video featuring Melayasia Carter

Directed by Esteban A. Serrano.