March, 2009


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Mar 09

True Hip-Hop Stories: The Homeless Emcee


True Hip-Hop Stories: Homeless Emcee from D-Nice on Vimeo.

If you haven’t checked out the homie D-Nice’s blog as of yet, make sure you do (after reading mine of course). D-Nice brings us another true story of a homeless MC. He’s a pretty decent rapper (although at times he sounds too reminiscent of DMX circa 96). Other than that, I can’t say I feel bad for dude. We all have choices to make in life and depending on the decisions we make, our life may take a turn for the worst. I feel we always have the option to do what’s right….


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Mar 09

FreshPick: Donwill – Laura’s Song (Video)

I would like to take this time right now to apologize for this being my very first Donwill/Tanya Morgan post. These dudes are probably one of the dopest groups out right now. Donwill brings us a video off of his upcoming solo LP, Tanya Morgan Presents: Don Cusack in High Fidelity. “Laura’s Song,” is directed by Marques Green. Similar to the High Fidelity movie, we witness the progression of Donwill’s courtship. What seemed to have started off well, with the new couple easing into their relationship, hits a bump in the road when socially inept audiophile Donwill reveals his baggage too soon. Although a mistake many of us have made, you will have to check out the “Laura’s Song” video to see if Donwill was able to redeem himself.


13
Mar 09

FreshArt: Solveig – 10 Yr. Old Graffiti Artist?!?

Solveig aka SuperSol aka …(well, that’s all of the aka’s) has gotten a head start in life when it comes to mastering your craft. At the early age of 10, Sol runs an all girl graf crew in England (AGC) and as well is a tatoo artist. Beat that!!….Click inside of post for more of her work

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12
Mar 09

Chester French Album Cover – Release Date 4/21

Click inside for some behind the scenes footage of the shoot…

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11
Mar 09

FreshArt: Carter Family Reunion Cover Art (by Retna of The Seventh Letter)

Probably the sickest cover art I have seen from an indie dude in a minute. If you guys haven’t heard of Retna, then you’re not reading enough FreshNerd. And you should be because it is good for you. Ask any doctor you know….

*update: Mixtape available here for download


10
Mar 09

All Is Well – Art Collective Night

Be sure to check out the website for more information…


10
Mar 09

FreshPick: Raekwon – Staten We Go Hard

I’m not sure if I’m feelin this because it is bangin like marmalade on a slightly burned English muffin or if it’s just because I’m a Rae fan. What I do know is I could have done without the chic’s verse towards the end. That was Wack Jackson (copyright, Mr. Curry)


9
Mar 09

The cARTer Family Reunion Trailer


The Carter Family Reunion Coming Soon… from CARTER on Vimeo


9
Mar 09

FreshArt: David Choe Interviews – Walrus TV

The Walrus TV interviews are a taste of what’s to come in the upcoming viewing of Upper Playground Presents - Dirty Hands: The Art and Crimes of David Choe. In this award winning film, Choe’s hard work and radical antics have been recorded by Harry Kim, who follows David Choe’s trail, documenting eight years of mayhem and artistic awesomeness. The film helps to express Choe’s unwillingness to grow up, his struggle to make it as an artist and his fight to hold on to his sanity for his life and burgeoning art career. The film is part of the San Francisco Asian American Film Festival and Bay Area residents can enter to win two sets of tickets to the film from Upper Playground. – Upper Playground

Click inside of post to see all 3 short form interviews….

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Mar 09

Jeremy Fish – The Ambush @ Fecal Face Gallery

Spotted over at FecalFace.com

A mural installation and limited edition over-sized print release, by San Francisco based artist Jeremy Fish. Exploring themes of power, greed, ego and revenge, Fish illustrates a rise-to-power story, ending in ultimate revenge and triumph for the underdog.

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