I'm a freelance Publicist and this blog is a display for unsigned hype otherwise known as the INDEPENDENT artist as well as artists I work with. I hope you like what you see & hear...feedback is always appreciated. Email submissions to nicoya.hogan@gmail.com
Ladies and Gentleman, we are back with another HOT artist for Featured Artist of the Week. He is a New Orleans native and a staple in the underground scene with his monthly showcase entitled 'Uniquity'. He's deep, he's bold, he's the Connoisseur of Fine Rhyme...I proudly present to you, SLANGSTON HUGHES!!! Today, you will learn how this man started, hear his music, SEE him perform LIVE and find out just how you can reach this man determined to change the sound of Hip Hop one word at a time...so sit back, relax and enjoy the sounds of Slangston Hughes...
***Who is He???
Slangston Hughes, THE Connoisseur of Fine Rhyme, can be summed up in the following quote from fellow emcee, Mr. J'ai: "The future of hip-hop has arrived. Slangston Hughes' music is a fresh blend of sensible lyrics, head bobbing beats, and unpredictably witty wordplay. Slangston is pushing the envelope and destroying all stereotypes of what a Southern emcee is supposed to sound like. He represents the new movement of unheard, progressive New Orleans rap." Hughes’ first mixtape, Money & The Message, featured original production from Blaze the Verbal Chemist, Jon Jackson of American New Wave Media Group, and New Orleans Power 102.9 FM’s own DJ Mike Swift. Money & The Message emphasizes lyrical tenacity and subject matter with meaning. Hughes was the first ever two and three-time winner of the Microphone Co-Rivalry Emcee Competition, a tournament-style, crowd judged emcee contest. Hughes, both as a solo artist and as a member of the New Orleans supergroups Tygah Woods and Superugly, has opened for Rapper Big Pooh of Little Brother, Mickey Factz, Lyrics Born, Wise Intelligent, and the Asian Hip-Hop Summit tour. Slangston is currently founder and co-host of Uniquity, a monthly showcase that highlights the variety of talent in New Orleans and honors the city’s musical roots, backed by the live fusion jazz band, Fo On the Flo. Slangston is also a contributing author to New Orleans: The Underground Guide (2010). Available late summer 2010, Slangston Hughes’ mixtape, Nu Growth, will be available for digital download and at local retailers. It is a reflection of his progression as an artist and promises to be his most complete work to date.
Congratulations Slangston Hughes! Your work is amazing and definitely a necessity in Hip Hop today! Thank you so much for letting me share your talent with the world. I look forward to hearing even more from you. Good luck in all of your future endeavors!!!!
Ladies and Gentleman, I hope you have enjoyed Slangston's music...we'll be back same time next week with a brand new Featured Artist of the Week...and as always please leave feedback...we definitely want to know what you the listener has to say...
Ladies and Gentleman, we are back again with another HOTT Independent artist as this week's feature. This week's artist is the epitome of revolutionary, bold and independent. When you hear the phrase, "the revolution will not be televised" its very correct, because the revolution is being told through bars of rhythmic rhymes. I proudly present to you, Jackson, MS native, SKIPP COON & MR. NICK! Today you will learn more about this revolutionary hip hop duo, hear their music and have all of their contact information at your fingertips. Sit back, relax and enjoy SKIPP COON & MR. NICK...
***Who Are They???
“The revolution will not be televised, but thanks to Skipp Coon and Mr. Nick, it can be heard.” – Jackson Free Press, 2008
Where it all began: A DJ & an Emcee.
Skipp Coon’s (Joecephus Martin) words embody those of one that is definitely a by-product of his environment. His lines are witty & dark, sincere yet powerful and his message is thought-provoking and socially conscious, all of which complement his political, societal, and economic views. Skipp simply “makes music that allows his listeners to reflect and not feel alone in the struggle”.
Mr. Nick (Nicholas Mejia), an extremely diverse musician and multi-instrumentalist, got his start playing guitar in various bands in Miami. First an avid record collector, then a DJ, eventually he got involved with production and electronic instruments when he realized the power of the drum, and as a result, he now makes music not because he wants to, but because he has to.
So… What makes these two so unique? You ask good questions.
Skipp Coon, a rapper from Jackson, Mississippi, had no idea what he and Mr. Nick, a DJ from Miami could have possibly had in common. The verdict: good music. In the spring of 2008, Nick approached Skipp, after one of his sets at the well-known basement lounge, Seven*Studioz, complimenting Skipp on his sound. After many long conversations and meetings, the two agreed to work on Skipp’s next project... together. Having never done any production or engineering, Nick took on the challenge of producing and recording Skipp’s entire album.
The rapper & the DJ officially became a duo and created Women Revolution Tennis Shoes, initially released October 2008 on Skipp’s independently-owned label, TiBBiT Music. The album contains 10 tracks of Skipp’s fresh, raw lyricism and Nick’s eclectic mix of traditional and experimental sounds. Reissued February 2010, Women Revolution Tennis Shoes continues to gain Skipp Coon & Mr. Nick acclaim from a growing audience.
In concert, Skipp & Nick keep their audience engaged, as they provide a nostalgic look at where it all began: A DJ & an emcee. Skipp provides a mean, cadential flow, occasionally flashing the crowd a smile while Nick provides the sounds with with an ever-growing arsenal of buttons and blinking lights, each time giving the fans far more than they expected.
An album full of surprises and with a sound of its own, Women Revolution Tennis Shoes rattles out intense percussive beats paired with soulful and bluesy riffs, and live instrumentation to serve as the perfect backdrop to the sharp, crafty, and unmistakable flow that together make a flawless 40 minute experience.
Congratulations SKIPP COON & MR. NICK on being this week's Featured Artist of the Week! I appreciate you letting me share your talent with the world. I wish you all the luck with your future endeavors.
Ladies and gentleman, I hope you enjoyed SKIPP COON & MR. NICK...as always feedback is appreciated. Catch us here next week for another hott, new artist of the week...
Looking for something fresh to do on the music scene??? Well look no further, below you will find upcoming events in the city...take a look hopefully you like what you see...hope to see your face in the place...
The world’s most prestigious and respected DJ competition is once again coming to New Orleans for a regional heat. In conjunction with Soundclash, Rules of Culture, and Large Marge Entertainment we are hoping that DMC New Orleans 2010 improves on the resounding success of last year’s regional heat.
Showcases Include:
DJ SHIFTEE
MISTA B
When: Friday, April 16, 2010
8:00 PM
Where: HOOKAH CLUB
309 Decatur Street, New Orleans, LA
Admission: $15 Presale; $20 at Door
21 & UP
FOR MORE INFORMATION:
DJ Tony Skratchere (Twitter: http://twitter.com/tony5kratchere)
dmcnola.eventbrite.com
Register: usa@dmcnola.com
thesoundclash.com
dmcdjchamps.com
myspace.com/dmcusa
Curren$y LIVE in Concert
When: Tuesday, April 20, 2010
Where: Howlin Wolf
907 S. Peters St., New Orleans, LA
Time: 10:00pm
Hosted by:
Shiny Green
feat. DJ ROAWAY on the 1s & 2s
Featuring:
THE ICU
KASHFLOW
& MORE
ADMISSION: $10 PRESALE TICKETS
(for tickets contact Ed Nix on twitter at http://twitter.com/EdNix)
***Do you have an event you want posted? If so, email me the details and flyer at nicoya.hogan@gmail.com ... thanks! ***
Ladies & Gentleman, we are back with another HOTT artist for Featured Artist of the Week. This week's artist is a New Orleans native, like myself, and has been killing the local scene lyrically & through production. I present to you A. LEVY! A. Levy has a unique sound that is distinguishable amongst millions. Here you will find out more about A. Levy the artist/producer, listen to his music and find out how you can reach him to book him/hear MORE music or find out how you can collaborate on a project. So, sit back & enjoy A. LEVY, this week's featured artist...
***Who is He???
Born and raised in New Orleans Austin Levy, who has been recording and performing under the moniker A. Levy since 1999, has shared the same stages as Mickey Factz, Curren$y, Mannie Fresh, N.E.R.D. and many more.
With a classic New Orleans Hip Hop sound that will make your head bob and meaningful messages to match the flavor of the instrumentals that accompany his rhymes, A. Levy is well on his way to making a name for himself in the underground Hip Hop scene.
A. Levy has released two mixtapes, “You Welcome” and “Crashed Harddrive” which together have allowed him to accumulate fans across the nation from Los Angeles to New York and even Seattle. His first project saw desirable results but it was his second, and most recent, that solidified his spot in the New Orleans music scene and garnered him respect amongst his peers.
Music from his latest project, a 21-track tape, saw features from some of New Orleans’ finest emcees and production by some of the city’s best. The first single, N.O.L.A. is currently in rotation on New Orleans’ radio station, Q93. Tune in to Q93 radio personality, Wild Wayne’s weekly talk show “Real Talk” on Saturday mornings at 8 and you can hear more of his work via the show’s theme song.
An audio engineer and owner of The H.U.T. Studios, L.L.C. located in his hometown, A. Levy's musical influences, some of which can be heard in his own style, include Nas, Eminem, Jay-z, Mac, Lupe Fiasco, Fiend, Mystikal, Kanye West, Outkast and the entire Hip Hop culture worldwide
Congratulations A. LEVY on being this week's Featured Artist!!! Thank you for letting me share your talent with the world. I look forward to hearing more from you in the future. HUT Studios REPRESENT!!!!
Ladies & Gentleman, I hope you liked what A. LEVY had for you. Please leave feedback as it is greatly appreciated. Next week we'll be back with a brand new artist...see you then...
Ladies and gentleman, we are back with a brand new Featured Artist of the Week, SPITS NELSON. Spits is a Jersey native, and is on a journey to put the East Coast back in the forefront of the industry. Today you will find out more about the artist as an individual, hear his music & find out how you can reach him to get even more of him. So sit back & enjoy Spits Nelson, this week's Featured Artist...
***Who is He????
“I can’t lose. Y’all better place the bet on me. I’ve been a g since 1983. that was my birth year, November 14th, a Scorpio then I was placed on this Earth here. I won’t bullshit around like some do. I was born to shine like the sun do. Born to grind, born to hustle, endured the struggle now I see the light through the tunnel.”
Oh I forgot this was a bio, my fault. They call me Spits, Spits Nelson, Joshua, or J-Nel, and yes I do it for the people. The beats are my psychologists and the rap is my therapy.
North Jersey (Newark) grew me, South Jersey (Willingboro) raised me, came up to Boston (Fisher College), then the flow got crazy! I’m just like y'all, I enjoy basketball games, X-Box 360, push start vehicles, the WWF, rainy days, and Haagen Dazs Vanilla Ice Cream.
I’ve been doing hip-hop music for the last six years. My work includes songs produced by Korona, a young, talented producer who blossomed at producing hip hop music of all types. In other words, he was a beast! He taught me to appreciate music and try different things when writing. I owe a lot of my success to having met him in 2004.
Over the years I’ve had the pleasure of working with some dope artists such as Iron Mic, Haas, V.S., Mastermyndz, Siiyara Nelson, Jimmy Wyldtree, and 2nd Avenue. I’m currently working with a new upstart record company called B.L.A.K. (Born Leaders Appointed Kings) Label Music.
My goal is to touch every city at least once and make sure the lunch is served. If y’all want Spits Nelson in your city hit me up at spits@spitsnelson.com and I’ll be glad to come through and serve lunch! Peace, Love, and Good Music.
Congratulations Spits on being Featured Artist of the Week! Thank you for letting me share your talent with the world...I wish you all the luck on your future endeavors. I'll be watching & tracking your career from here on out. Ladies and gentleman, I hope you liked what you saw today. We'll be back next week with another hot artist...
Young Starz is comprised of Afresh Stayfresh and Young Flames. These guys lit up my Twiturm with over 1100 plays of their song entitled "We Getting Money" http://twiturm.com/d/ptqw2 . So I wanted to get to know these guys a little more.
1. How did the group meet?
We actually grew up together
2. How did the group break onto the scene?
A local talent show at school
3. Do you have a project on the verge of release? or in the works?
Yes, a mixtape entitled "All Most Famous"
4. Where does the group spend most of its time?
The STUDIO...
5. If you could change ONE thing about the industry, what would it be?
People hating on one another...
6. Where do you see your group in 3 years?
On 106 & Park and BET Awards
Anything else you want people to know?
Single...
Contact Information: http://twitter.com/afreshstayfresh Facebook: Arthur Resper Afresh: 504.339.3374 Young Flames: 504.307.4361
It's time again people for New Orleans' most highly anticipated showcase...SOUNDCLASH!!!
soundCLASH is the premier beat battle, artist showcase & industry mixer. Almost a year in, soundCLASH has quickly established itself as THE SHOWCASE to BE IN, BE AT and BE APART of...Every month the participant's in the show make it TOP PRIORITY to OUTDO the previous month's participants. soundCLASH takes place the SECOND SATURDAY of EVERY MONTH...come check out REAL HIP HOP by REAL HIP HOP ARTISTS! Keep reading for more information...
WHEN: SATURDAY, APRIL 10, 2010
WHERE: HOWLIN WOLF DEN
907 S. PETERS STREET
NEW ORLEANS, LA
TIME: 10:00PM
ADMISSION: $10
***OPEN MIC FROM 10-11PM***
HOSTED BY:
LYRIKILL
PERFORMING LIVE:
SpitRaw
D. Francis
also featuring: John Dew & 9WBB
COME SEE APRIL'S soundCLASH CHAMPION CITY SPARKS DEFEND HIS TITLE...CAN HE DO IT?? WILL HE DO IT?? ... YOU BEST COME FIND OUT!
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