Featured Artist of the Week 7.4.2010 Presents: Showkase Da Great

Hello again everyone! Sounds of the Underground is back with this week's Featured Artist of the Week. This week's artist hails from Las Vegas by way of Compton. I proudly present to you, SHOWKASE DA GREAT! Today you will find out more about Showkase, the artist & the man as well as ALL contact info and you will hear his music. Sit back, relax & enjoy.

***Who is He???

In the over saturated world of rap, artists are always looking for ways to reinvent themselves as fans are on a constant search for something new and refreshing. Creativity comes easier for some than others. Music is full of duplicates. It is no surprise that with a name that literally means, "an exhibit or display, usually of an ideal or representative model of something," Showkase offers something authentic to peers, fans, and critics.


Twenty-three year old Showkase was born in Compton, California. Raised in a strong household, Kase witnessed hard work first hand. His mother is both his biggest fan, and greatest source of influence. As a child she always told Showkase to "chase his dreams." He did just that relocating to Las Vegas in 2003. When asked, "Why Vegas?" Kase explains that being surrounded with hustle is like a constant encouragement.

Showkase began taking music seriously at age thirteen. Ten years later and he finds himself competing at a level than most only dream about reaching. Although he is not a Vegas native, Kase has planted his roots and has big plans to build an entire from the city, as well as to be known as the artist that put Vegas hip hop on the mainstream map. He has already released two mixtapes (Ikon of a New Era and Turn Me Up), which received an amazing amount of local support.

Showkase expresses that music is his passion and he loves it. It’s not work, it’s a lifestyle. That’s why he is able to stay in the studio for hours on end. Producing projects that people can appreciate. Kase had already completed the sequel to a mixtape series prior to the first one’s release. A combination of work ethic and raw talent equate a recipe for success.
Kase is affiliated with some definite heavy hitters of the game, yet he relies soIely on his own talent to convince the nay-sayers that he is more than a gimmic. Currently he has a library containing nearly one hundred unreleased songs. The best of those will be included on the EP Realrap and Bluez, set to release September 2010. 

"People are going to love the music because it’s a direct reflection of me, and I’m someone that they can relate to. The whole TopDawgEnt, we make "human music," it’s for everybody.

"It took a little while for people to get used to listening to me but the new music speaks for itself," he says. "If anybody doubted before, Realrap and Bluez is going to make them a believer.

***His Music

"Set It Off"
http://twiturm.com/sjici

"Hating on Us"


"Got Gwop"


Mixtapes:
"Independence Day"
http://www.hotnewhiphop.com/en/view-album/1788-independance-day

"Turn Me Up"
http://www.datpiff.com/dj_young_prezzy_showkaseyoungtaybobbiibonjovida.m128667.html

"Ikon of A New Era"
http://www.datpiff.com/Dj_Franzen_showkase_Ikon_Of_A_New_Era.m128687.html

***How Can You Reach Him???

Booking: SHOWKASEMUSIK@GMAIL.COM

Website: WWW.SHOWKASETDE.NING.COM
Twitter: http://twitter.com/NVSHOWKASE

Congratulations Showkase Da Great! Thank you for letting me share your work and talent with the world! I wish you all the luck on your future projects. I most certainly will be watching your career flourish.

Ladies and Gentlemen, I hope you have enjoyed Showkase's music. As always, feedback is warranted, welcomed & appreciated. Let the artist know if you're feeling him or not.

FEATURED ARTIST OF THE WEEK 2/28/2010 Presents: P. Genz

Hello again everyone! This week's Featured Artist of the Week comes to us by way of New Jersey. He is my first East Coast feature and hopefully not the last. His name is Patron "P. GENZ" Genistotle and he has a soulful & classic style of flow. Below you will find out more about this artist, hear his music & have access to his contact information. So, without further ado, I present to you...P.Genz....enjoy & as always feedback is greatly appreciated...

***Who is He???

     New Jersey representer P.Genz began rapping at the tender age of six and started writing at 12 years old. "I used to write some off the wall stuff", P. Genz claims, "I've always has sense of flow though." Genz has been labeled as being "ahead of his time". Surrounded by his older brothers, P. Genz absorbed the music they were listening to, such as Eric B. & Rakim, Kool G Rap, Nas, Jay-Z, Redman and Wu-Tang Clan.

     Now, at age 22, P. Genz has been grinding harder than ever to let the world know about his music. He has established his company Essence Gold Music, completed 4 solo albums, one collaboration EP with German Producer, JayBeats and a collection of mixtapes and guest appearances. Staying focused on music, P. Genz isn't looking backwards but insists on looking forward to the future...he's come along why and the path is only getting brighter...

      

      

 

***Music Links

"Outstanding"

http://beta.twiturm.com/otio9  

"Soul Clap"

http://twiturm.com/unqk0 

"Tell Me"

http://twiturm.com/z0pnd 

"I Still Love Her"

http://twiturm.com/w05ng 

***"The Easy" Mixtape

http://usershare.net/3xrhlspl2trn
http://www.datpiff.com/PGenz_The_Easy_Mixtape.m128481.html

***Album Purchase Link

"Souluxe" 

Available on Amazon.com: http://www.amazon.com/Souluxe/dp/B001VOHMK0/ref=sr_f3_4?ie=UTF8&s=dmusic&qid=1237182747&sr=103-4

***How Can You Get More of Him?

Email: P_Genz@hotmail.com

Twitter: http://twitter.com/PGenz

iTunes: P. Genz

MySpace: www.myspace.com/pgenz 

Congratulations P. Genz and thank you for allowing me to share your talent with the world. I look forward to hearing more amazing work from you in the future. I wish nothing but success in your career & future endeavors. Ladies & gentleman, once again...P. GENZ...

Featured Artist of the Week 6.13.2010 Presents: Slangston Hughes

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.

***His Music

"Go Time (Freestyle)" ft. Jay Stizzle

http://twiturm.com/h08zu

"Blindfold"

 http://twiturm.com/vodaw 

"Back On My Grind"

http://bit.ly/aKTJpn   

"Clobberin Time" ft. Lyriqs da Lyraciss

http://bit.ly/9Z2PIo                             

     

*** AVAILABLE NOW***
                         

                                           

  http://www.mediafire.com/?2ynmztjkmzm

 ***Works Past***

 ***Can He Bring it to the Stage???

"Uniquity"

"Fall Back"

"Ironman Redemption Round: Off the Dome Battle"

***How Can I Reach Him??? 

uniquitymusic@gmail.com (for Uniquity performance inquiries)

www.myspace.com/slangstonhughes84
www.reverbnation.com/slangstonhughes
www.twitter.com/PookeyMalibu
www.slangstonhughes.blogspot.com
www.myspace.com/tygahwoods

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... 

Featured Artist of the Week 5.30.2010 : SKIPP COON & Mr. Nick

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.  

***The Music

"Drift"

"I Can't Cope"

"Color Complex"

"Women, Revolution, Tennis Shoes"

****AVAILABLE NOW****

"Women Revolution Tennis Shoes

www.tibbitmusic.com

  and on www.itunes.com, Amazon.com & Rhapsody.com!

***How Can You Get More of Them???

WEBSITES

www.tibbitmusic.com

www.myspace.com/tibbitsmusic

reverbnation.com/skippcoonmrnick

tibbit.bandcamp.com

SKIPP COON

Email:  skipp@tibbitmusic.com

Twitter: @skippcoon

MR. NICK

Email: nick@tibbitmusic.com

Twitter: @Mister_nick

For booking

info@tibbitmusic.com

MGMT

deedoubleyou@tibbitmusic.com

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...

On The Local Scene

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...

New Artist Night

When: EVERY Thursday

Where: Sports Vue Sports Bar & Grill

1701 Elysian Fields Ave.
New Orleans, LA 

Time: 9:00pm - 12:00am

 Admission: FREE FREE FREE 

Fees: $25 Artist Sign-up

Contact Information & Registration: 

DJ Dirty Red 504.610.8412 ( http://twitter.com/djdirtyred504 )

OR

DJ Apple 3000 504.610.2429 ( http://twitter.com/djapple3000 )

CHIP THA RIPPER LIVE IN CONCERT

When: Wednesday, May 12, 2010

Where: The Howlin' Wolf

907 S. Peters St. New Orleans, LA 

Time: 10:00pm

Admission: $10 Presale

Lineup includes:

The I.C.U. 

A. LEVY

MICKEY FACTZ...and MORE

FEAT. DJ RQAWAY

For Presale Tickets:

http://twitter.com/EdNix

http://twitter.com/ALEVYWORLD 

http://twitter.com/OnPoint_El

INDUSTRY INFLUENCE

                                                                                                                                                                          

When: Monday, May 3, 2010

                        

Where: The Hangar                                                                 1511 S. Rendon
                             
                                                         
Admission: $10

Contest Slots Call:

504.342.6977 or 504.258.0200

LipServiceInk.Com LIVE

When: Saturday, May 8, 2010

9:00 PM

EVERY 2nd Saturday 

Where: True Friends Restaurant

1300 St. Bernard Ave., NOLA

Admission: $6 w/Bookmark

$9 without

$5 for Performers

Contact Information:

Thais Mills

www.LipServiceInk.com

http://twitter.com/LipServiceInk

FOOD, MUSIC, POETRY, MAGIC

DMC NEW ORLEANS
NATIONAL DJ BATTLE QUALIFIER  

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! ***

Featured Artist of the Week 5.23.2010 Presents: A. LEVY

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

***His Music

"Throw It Up"

http://twiturm.com/ccspi

"80's Baby"

http://twiturm.com/bwzmu

"Cool As A Mother******"

http://twiturm.com/hk63c

***LIVE in Action...

"Real Shit"

***How Can You Reach Him???

For more information or to hear more of A. Levy's music visit any of the following: 

reverbnation.com/a.levy || myspace.com/alevy || datpiff.com

For booking/press:

504-913-0658 

yungduece9@yahoo.com 

twitter.com/alevyworld

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...