Dante Ross (SD50’s)
Thanksgiving Brown (Female Fun/Cult 45/Culturama)
J Money Order (?)
+ guests.
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419 West 13th Street
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- Dante Ross: iconic downtown swinger + wildly influential producer + a&r.
responsible for uplifting the careers of de la soul, kmd, brand nubian, ol’ dirty bastard, house of pain, hard 2 obtain and several more. he garnered a grammy for his instrumentation w/ santana + good boxer.
Dante Ross - Salty Crackers album … out 2007 on ???
- Thanksgiving Brown: celebrating new start-up imprint Cult 45 Records along with numerous film and print projects/releases for 2007.
So I hear you have been caking pretty nicely…off of selling guest verses to myspace rappers. Do you every get to hear any of the finished products?…Are they ill? What do you think of the myspace rappers?
I think some of them got a chance if they be heard by the right person. I think with some of them it’s not even serious, it’s a hobby. I haven’t did no myspace songs that are straight fucking, horrible, like, give me the money anyway, like a whore.
Have you turned down any?
Many, (laughs), naw man, I’ve turned down like, two. One the beat was so horrible I was like, ‘cmon, b, I can’t see nobody rhyming to this.
What did it sound like?
A fucking mess. I told Dru the other day, I was telling people that I charge like a g to $1200 a verse on myspace. I’m ’bout to ante up my price cuz this little kid on there named Josh is like, ‘Look man, I’m 12, just had my bar mitzvah, and I have a thousand and I would love to have you on the record, man yknow?’ like he’s about to give me some of his bar mitzvah money. I’m like, damn, look at this shit, I’m that cheap, huh. You all can just break the piggy bank, huh. Man, I got to give myself more credit, so I’m about to ante up. You fucked up Josh, you fucked it up for everyone. I’m bout to ante up my bread. When any old kid get to break the bank, and give me $1200 in nickels, it mean I have to go up some more.
Part 1: On Record Collecting Whether listening to a record in your collection or to a beat you’ve made, what’s the most important aspect you listen for?
The feel is everything. I’ve seen people with dope record collections but can’t make a beat to save their life. You have to have a feel and an ear, because if it don’t feel right, it isn’t right. You can find the best break in the world, but if you can’t hear and visualize how it can be used, then it’s all for nothing.
Who has produced some of your favorite records?
Wow, there are so many. David Axelrod, Leon Ware, the Bomb Squad, Ant Banks, Dre, Pete Rock, Larry Smith, Lincoln Olivetti. In particular, Olivetti is a real important producer, because I think he’s amazing. He did a lot of Brazilian funk and samba in the ’70s. His whole approach to the rhythm was just really dope and just inspires me.
Part 2: On Important Records De La Soul 3 Feet High and Rising (Tommy Boy) 1989
I was in the tenth grade when this record came out. This record really showed me what the world of sampling could be. Prince Paul showed me that there are no limits to producing. I mean, I was lucky to have inherited quite a few records from my dad’s collection, but I never really used them. This album made me realize that even my dad’s records were fair game. So from that, I was introduced to the Turtles, Steely Dan, and other records that I might have never looked at as prospective samples.
Public Enemy It Takes a Nation of Millions to Hold Us Back (Def Jam) 1988
Wow. My initial reaction to this record was just that — “wow.” The Shocklee Brothers, Eric Sadler, and Chuck D just threw everything in the pot and made this wall of confusion that was organized at the same time. It was so intense. 3 Feet High and Rising showed me the possibility of sampling and Public Enemy was a realization of that possibility. They really just stretched my head out.
New Painkillers 12inch available for pre-order via asita, accesshiphop or Net31. Joe Dub and Topic ridin’ beats from Riddlore, Emil and Labwaste, we expect this record to be very nice. Samples available on the GenuineHI radio show from Hawaii’s KTUH. Shout out to Lauren for the update! Link
Listen to GenuineHI Radio Show (KTUH)
January 21, 2007 - Hold On To Your Hats
1. le feelings – echoed sighs demo cd (self)
2. the painkillers – do not disturb do not disturb (net31)
3. the spacifics – still 1 demo cd (self)
4. vitalsee – anger management demo cd (self)
5. kilowatts the mongoose & a.aloha – jungle bungalow narco sympo 1.5: ana loves digi (lightsleepers)
6. kavet the catalyst – paperplates livicated to ep (lightsleepers)
7. million billion & oddchild – rockthefuckout demo cd (self)
8. hi state – boobytrap 2000 freestilion species (self)
9. microscopic syllables – wild demo cd (self)
10. the spacifics – 49 states demo cd (self)
11. proliteariots – in from the fields blue collar blues (self)
12. proliteariots – blue collared blue collar blues (self)
13. the painkillers – p.kills the p.pills do not disturb (net31)
14. slanted advocates – duelly noted demo cd (self)
15. soul pacific – the vibe demo cd (self)
16. creed chameleon – dream builder love potion cyanide (self)
17. rhythm defense – hilo what demo cd (self)
18. brainstorming weather – drive below stagnant waters (self)
19. mel-z, fibes, kavet the catalyst, ep – oddworld narco sympo 1.5: ana loves digi (lightsleepers)
20. ind – unfortunate misfortune demo cd (self)
21. triangular prism – horizontal infinity narco sympo 1.5: ana loves digi (lightsleepers)
22. nomasterbacks ft. kavet the catalyst – mechanical bull lukewarm: response (lightsleepers)
23. neila & jusoneo – complain lady day and the pres present – the mystery machine (highground)
24. kavet the catalyst – another pilot episode (lightsleepers)
25. kavet the catalyst & lip service – ? demo cd (self)
26. demune – earthtones crossbreeding and grafting (ponowai flora)
27. freestyles
Do No Disturb is the limited lead off 12″ single (really 5 song EP) from the forthcoming Hate Parade album. Along with Joe Dub and Topic, the 12-inch features production by Riddlore of CVE, Emynd of Anticon/Object Beings, as well as a vinyl-exclusive bonus cut, and remix blessed by Lab Waste.
Charlie Ahearn , director behind grandgood-beloved documentaryMambo To HipHop, will be screening the short film, Bongo Barbershop, during the 2007 Urban Film Series. Link
Screening: Thursday, Feb. 8, 2007 - Jazz Poetry Fusion @ 6:00 p.m. Credits: Directed by Charlie Ahearn. Synopsis: DIRECTOR Charlie Ahearn collaborated with two different voices in hiphop; that of the old school, represented by the legendary Grandmaster Caz, one of hiphop’s founders, and that of a contemporary rapper from Tanzania who raps in Swahili. Ahearn’s vision is to create a live mini-musical: a fictionalized performance video showing a hiphop performer making a pilgrimage from Africa to New York, to discover the birthplace of hiphop. Ahearn sees hiphop culture as “radical abstract form, in terms of its percussion and style”, and his challenge as an artist to “represent these profound, complicated and advanced elements” visually, through his piece. Buzz: The film will also be shown at the 5th Annual Hip-Hop Odyssey (”H2O”) International Film Festival. In 1982 Charlie Ahearn directed the hip hop classic movie Wild Style. Ahearn co-authored, Yes Yes Y’all, an oral history of the first decade of hip hop with many photos. Ahearn is currently teaching a class called “Hip Hop, Art and Design” at Pace University and recently directed Busy At The Beach 4 minutes 2006 with The Chief Rocker Busy Bee. Website:www.artproductionfund.org
Featuring:
Felt (Atmosphere and Murs)
Sage Francis
Brother Ali
Blackalicious
Jean Grae
Visionaries
Mr. Lif
Cage
Zion I & The Grouch
Devin The Dude
Evidence w/ Alchemist
Pigeon John
Los Nativos
Hangar 18
Mr. Len
NOS Events Center
Orange Pavilion
689 South “E” Street
San Bernardino, CA 92408
Doors open at 12pm
1pm-12am
General Admission
All Ages / Rain Or Shine
Infidel Blogger Alliance points to an article published by the State Department’s USINFO site which promotes a so-called Muslim-American hip-hop group. HipHop marketing propaganda at it’s best. The music is pretty insulting, as are the lyrics which oversimplify complex issues. Link
Listen to Intentions ‘05
by Native Deen
Elder of Ziyon says:
While I didn’t see anything explicitly offensive in the lyrics, it is clear that the “tolerance” mentioned is only teaching others tolerance for Islam, not teaching Muslims tolerance for other religions or ways of life. In many ways the lyrics are proselytizing, which is a questionable activity for the State Department to be promoting:
update: just realized the director for these promos is ben barnes. he has done some nice work for thavius beck and subtitle in the past. hopefully we will get to see a full music video for one of busdrivers new songs.
Featuring: Count Bass D, Tableek (of Maspyke) + Verbal Kent
2/1 Chicago, IL @ The Darkroom 2/2 Iowa City, IA @ Gabe’s Oasis 2/3 Milwaukee, WI @ Stonefly 2/4 Minneapolis, MN @ Nomad Pub 2/6 Jackson, WY @ Jackson Playhouse 2/7 Missoula, MT @ The Loft 2/8 Boise, ID @ Grove Street 2/9 Bozeman, MT @ Zebra Cocktail Lounge 2/10 Salt Lake City, UT @ Urban Lounge 2/11 Boulder, CO @ Trilogy Wine Bar 2/13 Fort Collins, CO @ The Vault Theatre 2/14 Denver, CO @ La Rumba 2/15 Telluride, CO @ La Montagne 2/16 Boulder, CO @ TBA 2/17 Taos, NM @ Taos Ski Valley 2/18 Sante Fe, NM @ Sante Fe Brewing
New album consisting of shelved tracks from his Def Jam days. I would’ve recommended streaming the entire album on his website but I’m unable to stop the annoying music in the background. Link (via)
Along with the controversial TV show he’s a part of, ex 3rd Bass member/retro rapper MC Serch returns to the mainstream consciousness with the release of a 12 year-old solo album. As the title indicates, M.any Y.oung L.ives A.go: The 1994 Sessions was recorded in 1994 but ended up collecting dust on a Def Jam shelf… until now. The set features 7 never-released MC Serch tracks and three unreleased 3rd Bass cuts recorded in 2000. Serch, real name Michael Berrin, will release the digital version in March on his own Serchlite Records.
What happened with you and Anticon? Are you still tight with those homies?
I’m tighter with Anticon than most people realize. Those guys are still good friends and I’m sure there will be more work in the future.
How is your new album different from your earlier releases?
You mean the one I’m working on now? It’s way more stripped down. Also, I worked my ass off on the raps. That’s the main point.
What new projects can we expect to see from Buck 65?
This year a few films will be coming out for which I provided the score. One of them is called Big Rig and it’s directed by Doug Pray whose previous films include Scratch and Hype! This one is a documentary about truckin’.
