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04
Jun 11

The Weeknd – Wicked Games (Video directed by Storm Saulter) *NSFW*

“Wicked Games” – The Weeknd – Dir: Storm from Dark Cloud Projects on Vimeo.

If you’re an avid FreshNerd reader, you’re probably familiar with the name Storm Saulter by now as I usually feature his fresh visuals here. Storm’s latest offering is his take on The Weeknd’s ‘Wicked Games’ and it is pretty wicked to say the least.

Upon first glance, the shock value overwhelmed me a bit and I didn’t quite get what Storm was trying to get across with these visuals. It wasn’t until the second viewing that I understood it was an interpretation of …..well, I don’t want to ruin it for you. Just watch…

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24
May 11

Art N Hustle in partnership with artist Nate Dee: Secrets, Regrets, Joys… and Truths

 

Miami, Florida – Art N Hustle in partnership with artist Nate Dee are curating a summer art show entitled  Secrets, Regrets, Joys… and Truths from June 10th – 11th, 2011.   Secrets, Regrets, Joys… and Truths will feature works of art that explore the more subtle moments of life (secrets, regrets, joys, and truths) as expressed by Nicole Ricca, Todd Elliot Mansa, Nathan Delinois, and Vanessa Craan. The event will take place from 8PM until 12AM at Villa 221, which is located at 221 NE 17th Street, Miami, FL 33132 (305)416-5280 just outside of the wynwood art district.

Art N Hustle’s past events include:

  • Three high profile art shows at the Paul Fisher Gallery in West Palm Beach…
  • The Feel Good Music Festival at The Heights Waterfront in Downtown Tampa…
  • The Wars Style Networking Party at Mia Biscayne…
  • Numerous Trapped in My Thoughts Poetry Jams and networking events throughout South Florida.

Art N Hustle has teamed up with The Christopher Miro Gallery & Villa 211, and The Artkitextural Foundation, to bring you this urban art event. Little Secrets, Regrets, Joys… and Truths will begin on June 11th, 2011 at 7PM with an hour long invitation-only private viewing for collectors, museum curators and press. Then will official open at 8PM for the general public. There will be live art and musical performances.

Little Secrets, Regrets, Joys… and Truths will showcase a solid line of emerging contemporary and urban art to the South Florida Art scene.  This show will appeal to both sides of the art world – fine and urban.

 

“” We want to change the perception of what urban art is, a genre that doesn’t get much respect to garner the buying power that others do. This is the first exhibit of many to if not change the minds of the art community at least open them to what “urban” is categorized as.”” says Art N Hustle Founder Corey Knight.

“This will be an art show, a cultural event, a party, and a most joyful spectacle that you will not want to miss.” says Art N Hustle Art Director Nate Dee.

This event is open to the public (On June 11th – July 2nd, 2011) and you can RSVP on Facebook or arrive the opening night of the event. Please note that you must be at least 21 years old to purchase alcohol from the bar at the event (Must show I.D).

 

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17
May 11

FreshPick: Sid & Sigala – My Boots [version 2.0]


Sid & Sigala are a London duo I’ve been working closely with for the last 6 months or so (mainly on the management/consultant side). These kids are probably the most talented/dedicated people I’ve come across in awhile. This is their latest release which is a fun and funky take on their original version of ‘My Boots’. I always stumble a bit when people ask me what genre is Sid & Sigala….well, just know its funk, soul, and rock all rapped up into one tidy mp3. Let’s just call it good pop music.

Oh and about that title…. well, the song is about resolving an internal battle in which you realize the love for your lover doesn’t amount to the feelings you have for your boots. You know, something we all go through. Hit play and enjoy…

For more on Sid & Sigala: http://sidandsigala.co.uk

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17
May 11

Rhythm & Soul For Relief Concert – The Echoplex, May 22

For my L.A. readers, if you’re free this Sunday….be sure to check this out and support good music as well as a good cause.
Rhythm & Soul For Relief: Concert for Japan, Haiti & the World
All proceeds donated to Operation USA

Sunday, May 22, 2011
The Echoplex
Performers:
Dilated Peoples (hip hop)
Breakestra (funk)
Very Be Careful (cumbia)
Boogaloo Assassins (Latin soul)
The Good Times featuring Black Shakespeare (reggae)
Selectors:
DJ 2High (DPG Japan)
Music Man Miles (Funky Sole/Root Down)
Tom Chasteen (Dub Club/Echodelic Sound)
Hosts:
Junor Francis
Black Shakespeare
Doors 7pm, Show 8pm
Tickets $15 advance, $17 at door
18 & over
The Echoplex is located at 1154 Glendale Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90026
Downtown Echo Park, below The Echo (enter through the alley off of Glendale Blvd)
213-413-8200
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13
May 11

FreshPick: Just Jay – Break (prod by 100 Akres)


As I was Googling myself (not as perverted as it sounds), I came across this kid from Chicago named Just Jay that rhymed over one my beats….actually two of them. I usually don’t expect much when I come across something like this, but damn was I in for a surprise. He’s pretty sick and and as well completely understood the intention I had for the track. Hip hop telepathy at its finest.

“Break” was created to be a b-boy anthem (in my mind at least) and Jay did a fine job of spitting rapid fire bars without taking a “break” (see what I did there?).

Definitely check out the rest of his ‘Living On Borrowed Beats’ tape.

Enjoy…..

    Personal favorites:


#3 Break
#4 Can We
#7 Hongry (yea, I did that beat too)
#9 Sonic Controller (Tall Black Guy & Jay murdered this shit….the world needs a full EP from them)

P.s. Jay get at me.

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10
May 11

FreshPick: Hong Faux – Bad City Blues


Press play and prepare to break some shit. This 4 man band from Sweden known as Hong Faux (what does it mean?) appeared on my radar during my usual hunt for awesomeness. From the initial distorted guitar riff, I got chills and a flashback of late 70′s rock. Although I was 0 years old in the 70′s, I truly believe I was born in the 60′s….don’t ask me to explain just accept it. Where was I? Yes, Hong Faux are in the process of recording their full length to share with the world and I’ll be waiting to hear the rest of their offering.

Sidenote: Imagine what Jus Blaze would do with a sample like this???

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02
May 11

FreshVid: Kenna – Chains

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nb3wKX1HEpA&feature=relmfu

The first video off of Kenna’s 3 EP series, Land 2 Air Chronicles I. The EP series will lead up to what will be his last album (insert curse word here). With the help of Chad Hugo (Neptunes) and a co-write with buddy from Interpol (Paul Banks), I must say this joint is pretty fresh. Unfortunately I can’t say that about the rest of the EP….I wish I could as I was one of the biggest Kenna fans when Sacred Cow dropped. Oh well, what can ya do? Enjoy///

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28
Apr 11

Audio: Santigold ft. Karen O (Yeah, Yeah, Yeahs) – Go!

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OJos7KTLue4

Not sure how I missed this one. Santigold returns with her latest offering under the Roc Nation umbrella (she even debuted it over at Jay’s blog). Definitely feelin’ this one and to top it off, Q-Tip had a hand in the production alongside Switch and Santi. Can’t wait to hear the rest of the record.

Fun fact (in case you didn’t know):
Santi wrote the majority of Res’ first record “How I Do”

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22
Apr 11

FreshIndie: Auction – Slow

I’ve been doing some A&R work for an indie rock label and its pretty fresh to say the least. I’ve been unearthing some dope bands so I thought I’d share some of my findings here as well.

Auction is a 5 piece band from London and they put quite a unique spin to what they do as you’ll hear below. Slow initially caught my ear probably due to the island vibe on the verses and the catchy hook line over well played guitars on the choruses. There is nothing better than when songs are written in sections as opposed to sounding like one long song but I digress. Enjoy…

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22
Apr 11

The Short Film: “The Talonted Never Lose” [Dir by Erik Brown]

The homie Erik shot me over his directorial debut (Florida stand up!) of a short film he worked on with the talented MC….Talonted (see what I did there?). The Jersey MC took a unique route to delivering his product by giving us a tasteful short to help present himself to the world. Check it out and tell a friend to tell a friend…

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