New Diablo Archer - Everyday Hero/Super Ordinary

(Rocky Mount, NC; March 31, 2009): Devil's Advocate Music announced today the April 21st release of Diablo Archer’s LIFT: The Rise and Fall of Diablo Archer. At press time, the 13 track project is slated to be available through several online retailers, including iTunes, Rhapsody, and emusic, as well as several independent music stores.

"It’s so fly it’s flight” explains Diablo Archer, “Icarus Complex was the foreword, but LIFT really fleshes out the story.” LIFT features production from J Manifest Wiggins (ME Music Works), MIDIMarc (Angry Chimp Music Group), A Dot McCray, The Jake, Rob Monster, Blunt, and Rockwell.

Diablo Archer, who most recently released part one of his Icarus Series, Icarus Complex, opted for only one guest appearance on LIFT, a verse from rapper K-Hill (Kick-a-Verse Media Group). Archer says of the decision, “The project was crafted as a continuous listening experience, and I didn’t want to interrupt that.”


Devil’s Advocate Music, established in 2004, is an independent imprint with a passion for truth in music. With four extremely well-received releases to its credit, the company’s continuing mission is to release quality material to a deserving consumer base.



Diablo Archer's
LIFT: The Rise and Fall of Diablo Archer

Tracklisting:
01) Kisses in the Rain (Intro) (J Manifest Wiggins)
02) The Plow feat. K-Hill (Rockwell)
03) Motion (Rockwell)
04) Everyday Hero (E Haywood) *
05) Looking Down (A Dot McCray)
06) Icarus (Manifest)
07) The Pant (Rob Monster)

08) Morning Coffee (MIDIMarc)

09) Blue (Obsidian Blue)

10) The Fall (Autumn) (A Dot McCray)

11) Stir of Echoes (The Jake)

12) Royal Flush (A Dot McCray)

13) Super Ordinary (Blunt)



* Single

Everyday Hero ft. Diablo Archer


Super Ordinary ft. Diablo Archer


The Oooh (Interlude)/The Oooh (Instrumental) ft. Diablo Archer


Download link: http://www.sendspace.com/file/zbnv0c

Rsonist & Ameer Interview

Exclusive on www.allhiphop.com

Lenny S., Maya the B., and Big Lite interview Rsonist and Ameer (Heatmakerz Crash Crew) on ROCK ME TV! Watch Now!

Part 1
http://www.rockmetv.com/video_on_demand.asp?videoID=1161

Part 2
http://www.rockmetv.com/video_on_demand.asp?videoID=1162

Part 3
http://www.rockmetv.com/video_on_demand.asp?videoID=1163

Part 4 (The Freestyle)
http://www.rockmetv.com/video_on_demand.asp?videoID=1164

Tanya Morgan - Brooklynatti @ SXSW

Tanya Morgan performing cuts from "Brooklynatti" live @ SXSW

I can't WAIT for this, this sounds like it's going to be crazzzyyyyy!

Download Link: http://www.zshare.net/download/57506999d08f096a/

New Median

Median was one of the first well recognized rappers I ever worked with, & at the time he was my favorite rapper out. I prefer him on something a little tougher than this joint, but still dope...& you can't hate on Lucy Pearl references.

Zone To Da Nightlife ft. Median Produced By: J.R. & PH7

Brokn.Englsh x Rewmec x Deal The Villain

This is one of the first tracks from the Elite Assembly also known as EA or The Elite. EA = Deal The Villain, Rewmec, Premium The Delegate (myspace.com/premiumdadelegate), PreZZure (www.myspace.com/iprezzure) and Brokn.Englsh... Check for more from the crew coming soon....


Ohh btw, it's rumored that B.E. is gonna be in The DMV from Apr.24th-26th... lemme know what's going on down there during that time.

Lemme know what you guys think of the track...& hopefully we've got a Brokn.Englsh x 8thw1 x D.Rose track coming in the future ;)

Caveman Boogie ft. Elite Assembly (Brokn.Englsh x Rewmec x Deal The Villain)

Jermiside Remix Contest

The man, Jermiside is having a remix contest over at: http://kevinnottingham.com
Producers/Beatmakers get on it!

Crisis Time (The Time Is The Jake Remix)

Laura's Song Maxi Single Coming Soon

Stolen From Donwill's Blog: www.mcdayjob.com

Laura’s Song Maxi Single coming soon…

* March 25, 2009 – 12:29 am
* Posted in donwill
* Tagged aeon, donwill, itunes, brickbeats, astronote, lauras song

Don Cusack in High Resolution Jpeg Imagery

dont think we have abandoned your ears. we have been working *OVERTIME* prepping a digital release for the Laura’s Song maxi single…

this means that while i shoulda been catchin my homies performing i was doing photoshoots for coverart. yes this probably shoulda been available for sale when the video dropped but in all honesty i had NO idea so many of you were payin attention to us over here at Tanya Morgan Inc. but its definitely good to know you are, especially with Brooklynati about a month away.

so in a short period of time expect to be able to run on over to iTunes and purchase Laura’s song, 2 remixes (Aeon & Brickbeats), the main instrumental, the music video, remix to a song and from the forthcoming album and a .pdf booklet! dont worry you know we will keep that price point low for you but the quality will be high! i JUST got done quality checking the masters and be glad i didnt leak the mp3 cus the itunes version will blow that out of the water!

release date coming soon… but not sooner than brooklynati!

New K-Hill Music Video In The Works

Everybody please come out to support my video shoot for my upcoming single "I'm Gonna Make It"!

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Performance includes a live band that will be playing other genres as well. DJ Resident on the wheels of steel w/ special guest, Diablo Archer!

Showtime begins at 9:00pm. Ends at 12:00am. Come out in your freshest apparel. Expect to entertained........and oh yeah.

NO COVER CHARGE!!!!!!! Spread the word.

K-Hill

HISD live @ SXSW

HISD Live in Austin, SXSW 2009 (Partial) from Ethos Music Group on Vimeo.

Intro and "Never Die"
March 20, 2009
Waxpoetics Showcase
Red Scoot Inn
Austin, TX

Thanks to Scottie Spitten of HISD for the video!

The Society for the Study of Modern Visual Culture

Taken from Wikipedia:

Plot summary
See also: List of Genshiken chapters

Genshiken follows the lives of a group of college students drawn together by their shared hobbies, and the trials and adventures associated with being otaku. The story begins with the introduction of Kanji Sasahara, a shy, confidence-lacking freshman who on club day at university, decides to join a club he would actually enjoy, Genshiken. Over his four years at Shiiou University, Sasahara comes to accept himself for who he is and loses the inhibitions and guilt he once felt and associated with otaku culture, becoming an enthusiastic clubmember, and for a time, a capable club president. As the story of Genshiken progresses, focus is also placed on Saki Kasukabe, a determined non-otaku who initially struggles to drag her boyfriend out of the club, and Chika Ogiue, a self-professed otaku-hater who feels a deep-seated shame and self-loathing toward her own interests and hobbies.

During the course of the series, the reader bears witness as the group grows in its cohesiveness over time, and bonds form between the characters as they begin to see themselves as more than fellow club members, but friends as well. In this context, club activities such as group outings, the biannual pilgrimage to Comifes, and even simply hanging out in the clubroom, allow the characters' complex relationships to grow into friendship, infatuation, and at times, even love. While a few of them never quite see eye-to-eye about their interests or the lives they lead, they are held together by the bonds of friendship that they share.
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I'm not a HUGE fan of anime & manga, but being japanese, i'm naturally drawn to some of this ish. This is one of the best manga's i've ever read and the anime for it is even better.

If you fit into the fan-boy category, I'd definitely suggest checking this out, just to see how the other side does it. I lived in Japan for about 6 years and this manga is very realistic.

Here's the opening sequence for the Genshiken anime:

Best Album I've Bought In 10 Years

Evidence has got to be one of the most slept on rappers EVER. Top to bottom this album is incredible. You love hip hop, you need to have this in your collection. Decon records is doing they ting. http://www.deconrecords.com/

"Home of The Heatmakerz"

The Heatmakerz presents "CRASH" New Video/1st Street Single - "Home Of The Heatmakerz"

New York, NY, March 20, 2009 - Architects of the post-millennium New York City Hip Hop sound, The Heatmakerz presents The CRASH Project and their debut their newly founded label Heatmakerz Records street single and video for “Home Of The Heatmakerz”.

Featuring such diverse talent as Ameer, Karty, Chris Live, and Dox. Rsonist (1/2 of the multi-platinum producers The Heatmakerz) has assembled this collective with every intention of reintroducing the world to truly powerful music and redefining a genre in the process.

Directed by international visual virtuoso Parris Stewart (Goreela Entertainment), “Home Of The Heatmakerz” combines the grittiness of black-and-white photography with expert cinematography to provide the viewer with a raw glimpse of the CRASH movement. This is just the beginning! Continue to look out for more music and videos from The Heatmakerz CRASH project.

Watch Video on Youtube Here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BlgeEWQit0Q

About Heatmakerz Records

The Heatmakerz hail from the Bronx, New York and can be counted amongst a handful of producers who have crafted the sound of hip-hop in the new millennium. Producing tracks for artists such as Diplomats (Cam'ron, Juelz Santana, Jim Jones, Hell Rell, J.R. Writer), Lil Wayne, Beyonce, Fat Joe, Ludacris, and many more. The Heatmakerz have production credits on albums selling in excess of 10 million units. Known for their hard-hitting drums, powerful base lines and strong hi-hats, The Heatmakerz laid the foundation for an entire sub-genre of New York rap.

Rsonist is currently working on The Crash Project debuting on the new label, Heatmakerz Records. When not in the studio working on the new label, he is producing tracks for a wide array of artists. Rsonist is also in the process of submitting tracks for Lil Wayne's The Carter 4, and Jay-Z's The Blueprint 3.0. Due to the great business savvy and work ethic expect some big placements in 2009 for The Heatmakerz.

For additional information visit the following websites:

http://www.unhub.com/heatmakerzcrash

"Home of the Heatmakerz" Video Download Link:

http://www.sendspace.com/file/cf2cfq

"Home of the Heatmakerz" Song Download
Link:

http://sharebee.com/37df6dad

Scott Pilgrim's Precious Little Life

Any book that is about to become a movie, I must read...so I finally gave into the pressure and ordered this over @amazon.com. Only a few pages in, but I'm already enjoying it.

Nabbed this article from: www.nymag.com

Why Playing Scott Pilgrim Might Save Michael Cera's Career

3/19/08 at 10:45 AM

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Photo: Getty Images

Like everyone else between the ages of 18 and 35, we are not immune to the charms of Michael Cera. His halting delivery, his bashful good humor, his short shorts, his self-deprecation; we find the whole package just as charming as you do. Nonetheless, we were starting to get a little worried about Cera recently. He plays the stunted boy-man so well; would he ever be able to play anything else? Or is he doomed to a career of diminishing returns, playing high schoolers well into his forties?

That's why we're so glad that Cera is in talks to play the hero of Bryan Lee O'Malley's pop-manga series, Scott Pilgrim.

It's not that Scott Pilgrim is an enormous departure from the characters Cera's been playing. He's not, like, a rogue cop tracking a killer through the mean streets of San Luis Obispo. But he is a character who will make Cera take his trademark acting style somewhere new, and for the first time suggests a credible adult version of Michael Cera.

Scott Pilgrim in action.Courtesy of Bryan Lee O'Malley and Oni Press

Scott Pilgrim, as written by O'Malley, is no wallflower. Instead he's a sweet but headstrong alpha doofus, a guy given to pronouncements of his own awesomeness, long bass solos, clueless declarations of desire, and ridiculous emotional self-torture. Which is to say, he's big in a way that Cera hasn't been forced to play before.

For example, we're excited to see Cera confidently juggling two girls, not haltingly trying to talk to one. We're excited to see Cera rocking out — not strumming Moldy Peaches songs on acoustic guitar but shouting "We are Sex Bob-omb!" and launching into loud incompetent indie rock. And we're very excited to see Cera in apocalyptic fight scenes with Ramona's seven evil ex-boyfriends.

Our hope is that, just as the Scott Pilgrim comics transform Scott from emotionally stunted kid to … well … slightly less emotionally stunted grown-up, so will the Scott Pilgrim movie transform Michael Cera from the awkward gangly teen he's been playing so productively for years to the slightly less awkward gangly adult we think he can be.

Original Link: http://nymag.com/daily/entertainment/2008/03/why_playing_scott_pilgrim_migh.html

Oddisee x Yu x XO = The Diamond District

They say the album format is dead, but Oddisee, Yu, & XO or on some other ish. I'm paying for this.

Who I Be ft. The Diamond District


Official Website of The Diamond District: http://www.diamonddistrictdmv.com

Holy eff, i'm ready for this.

Song Oh' The Moment

OhSoSpectacular & I met about 4 or 5 years ago. He taught me all the basics to this beat-making thing & is still a personal favorite.

This is one of my favorite tracks he's ever done.


Make A Way Ft. Peso


Pick up the whole tape @: http://www.zshare.net/download/5716355388c0c95d/

Two of My Favorite Artists

PPT x Strange Fruit Project = Awesomeness

This was probably the first time I'd heard of PPT and was immediately won over. You will love it too. You will also love PPT member Pikahsso Allen Poe's blog www.blackmanwithblog.blogspot.com


Check out the album "Tres Monos In Love" on itunes.

& Check out Pikahsso Allen Poe, Creator of "Fat Albert In Da Hood" on twitter @ twitter.com/pikahsso

Random Saturday Vol. 1

Random Saturday Vol. 1 from TheJakeMusic on Vimeo.

This is how I roll

*if you want an mp3 just send your email address to jacob.hirata@gmail.com