Articles from Austin Hip-Hop Scene

A Song, A Week, A Year... - Bavu Blakes - 2008
2008-02-10 19:26:46
From the can it really be done department... Bavu Blakes started the new years with a very unique resolution... to help the world keep their ears filled with his sweet honey flow to make 08 So Great. So for 52 weeks we're gonna follow Bavu on this journey and keep him honest to his resolution and dedicate this post to his weekly flows... Thanks Bavu!Honey Fleaux feat Rochelle Terrell (Week 1 of 52)Intoxicating Flow (Week 2 of 52)Special Delivery Flow (Week 3 of 52)Fine Flow (Week 4 of 52)Wintertime Flow (Week 5 of 52)Instant Classic Flow ft. HeadKrack & Young Nick (Week 6 of 52) ...

Poppin' Off - Silhouette - February 12, 2008
2008-02-10 14:08:32
From the recovering from the Afrofreque show department... it's Poppin' Off Art Exhibition and Fundraiser @ Silhouette on Feb 12th. Artworks provided by PopVicious and beats by DJ Chicken George, DJ E Be Lo and DJ Mike Swing.Donations and proceeds from the night will benefit the LifeWorks / HACA new Urban Art program.More info:Our mission is to transition youth and families from crisis to safety and success.Our community has grown 65% during the last ten years, resulting in increased cost and stress to daily life. The overall cost of living has increased by 30%. There are now 200,000 "working poor" families. More than 20% of our youth experience mental health challenges. Sixty-one percent of all victims served by the Austin Police Department in 2001 were for domestic violence or child abuse.LifeWorks provides the most comprehensive network of services for youth and families in Austin. We offer a safety net of support to more than 10,000 youth and families every year. LifeWorks’ ser ...

Sqratch Karnival - Backspin Records - February 16, 2008
2008-02-07 22:21:11
From the sitting on the toilet after Chinese New Year's dinner department... SuperStarDJs presents... Sqratch Karnival @ Backspin Records on Feb 16th. Free too!-----The video below has nothing to do with SuperStarDJs, but it's funny as hell... enjoy! Time to wash my bum. ...

Pitbull - Paradox - February 15, 2008
2008-02-07 21:57:34
From the Happy Chinese New Years department... Raul wrote in to tell us about Pitbull @ Paradox on Feb 15th. Thanks Raul!-----More info:Armando Christian Pérez (born 14 January 1981, in Miami, Florida) better known by his stage name Pitbull, or his other nicknames, Lil' Chico or Mr. 305, is a Cuban-American rapper. His first recorded performance was from the Lil Jon album Kings of Crunk in 2002, after which he released his debut album in 2004 titled M.I.A.M.I. (short for Money Is A Major Issue) under TVT Records. Since then, he has released two other albums under the label, El Mariel in 2006 and The Boatlift in 2007.[1] He is also the host of his own Spanish-language program on the cable channel Mun2 titled La Esquina (Spanish for The Corner).[2]The son of first-generation Cuban-American immigrants, Pitbull grew up influenced both by the Cuban poet Jose Marti, whose works his parents made him memorize, and the Miami bass genre of hip hop music. He later expressed interest in the Wes ...

Review: Afrofreque - Fresh Soul Frequencies
2008-02-06 19:19:06
From Austin, TX they call themselves Afrofreque. The members of the band are MC Tiger Liu, DJ Resinthol, John Siebenthaler (Bass), Fumi Sugawara (Guitar), Claude 9 (Keys), and Mike Hale (Drums). In a time when Hip Hop is looking to find it's identity, with their 2008 debut album, Fresh Soul Frequencies, Afrofreque hits the Austin Hip Hop scene with a fresh new sound.Immediately, the astute listener will realize that the band is quite adept at skillfully integrating all the elements of the band into a pleasant melodic sound. The sound is both groovy and funky with injections of electronica and reggae. Best of all, their music is positive and uplifting.At the moment, I'm groovin' to "Cool Breeze". The song starts of with a smooth groove that just melts your heart and immediately flips the switch on you and gets your heart racing and dancing. The song even tells you to "Get on up!" Rest assured, the rest of the CD is filled with songs that will make you just wanna roll up a phat one.Af ...

Interview: DJ Mike Swing
2008-02-03 11:18:58
DJ Mike Swing... you've seen him at Prague (Thursdays), Union Park (Fridays), and Six Lounge (Saturdays) doing his thang. You've wondered to yourself, who is this guy? Why does he recommend good dental hygiene? Now you know...AHHS: Can you give your fans a quick bio of yourself?Mike Swing: From rocking parties in the most well known clubs in Austin to running the most successful record pool in Central Texas, DJ Mike Swing has been one of Austin’s go to guys for Hip Hop/Urban music since 1995.His musical beginning started in the early eighties while listening to his father’s vinyl records of The Gap Band and The Sugar Hill Gang. From there he continued to learn more about the upcoming and hip culture that stemmed from New York City called Hip Hop. In the mid to late eighties, Mike Swing began purchasing and collecting cassette tapes and vinyl records of music he found to be influential and uplifting. In middle school he was always known as the guy who had the latest music. After h ...

Clemits - Karma - February 7, 2008
2008-02-03 10:51:32
From the neck hurts from laying in bed on the computer department... Don't forget to get another dose of The Gathering @ Karma this Thursday, Feb 7th. Let's see who we've got this week... Clemits, Notes, A.T.L., and Fools Inc.It's 100% Certified Hip Hop!----- ...

Higher Than Why - Plush - February 2, 2008
2008-02-02 11:22:27
From the Obama whispering in Hillary's ears is news?!? department... Higher Than Why wrote in to tell us about their weekly show @ Plush. They come on at 9pm and then you can stick around for Table Manners Crew.Higher Than Why's got your ear drums buzzin' with a full band, Zack (drums), Nate (bass), Jake (keys) and Justice on vocals.I'm really feelin' the song Appetite on they myspace page. Check it out.More info:Higher Than Why formed in the Austin, Texas conscious underground hip hop scene circa 2004. HTW uses drums, keys, bass and quick witted, forward thinking lyrics by Justice on the mic. No guitars. Their sound is booming, eerie, jammy and spacey all while backed by percussively metered wordsmithing, presenting thoughtful insight on a compelling sound scape. ...

Dirty Wormz - Antone's - February 1, 2008
2008-02-01 00:28:11
From the is it rock is it rap department... Dirty Wormz @ Antone's tonight, Feb 1st. Free show! Maine, it's Friday; you ain't got no job... and you ain't got shit to do.-----So guess what... I found out today that Global works at the same company that I work at... and for the same division... and in the same building! It's a small world. Maine, just got off work... it's time to hit the sack. More info:The Dirty Worm is a virus that can't be killed by any other virus...diRTy WoRMz were formulated, plotted and instigated in the year 2001. The band was the brainchild of Smackola and DJ Crash, hip hop artists who wanted to rock harder and louder than anything Austin, TX had ever seen. The legend began with the release of the first diRTy WORMz CD, The Infektion. Featuring an all star lineup from the local rock and hip hop communities, The Infektion was a regional best seller for years to come.Ins & outs, ups & downs, & I done found my balance...diRTy WoRMz quickly evolved into one of ...

Afrofreque - Lamberts - February 9, 2008 - Free Tickets!
2008-01-29 22:48:13
From the giving away free tickets, read below department... Afrofreque @ Lamberts on Feb 9th with DJ BigFace. This is perfect, I'd go early and get some good barbecue and stick around and get some soulful hip hop, food for your ears!Daysha of Earthbird Music is giving 2 free tickets to the Afrofreque show for Austin Hip-Hop Scene readers! First 2 to email me @ emptyonline@gmail.com can bring themselves and a guest! Thanks Daysha!-----Afrofreque will be stirring up a funky stew of live, soulful hip hop with DJ BIGFACE at Lambert’s on Saturday, February 9th, 2008. In the next saga of all things that cause a booty to shake, John Siebenthaler lays down a funky bass groove that can only be matched by the force of one Fumi Sugawara and his magical mastery of the Wah. Will MC Tigre Liu bring Illumination to packed house of reggae, soul, and hip hop lovers? Will Resinthol’s scratch on decks of vinyl have any effect on Lambert’s beautifully crafted wooden floors? I think so, my friend. ...

Junior Reid - The Parish - February 3, 2008
2008-01-27 10:09:01
From the just in time for Mardi Gras department... Junior Reid and the Reggae Angels, Andrew and Wada Blood, Jah Mighty and Jr Vibes @ The Parish on Feb 3rd. Show starts @ 9pm and tix are $20 and you can get them here.-----Strolled into Momo's last night to check out RX Family and it was a real treat. As a complement, these guys are Boombox-esque. They're a live hip hop band, complete with a sax. The band have been friends since they were little kids, albeit, they still look fairly young. As a special guest appearance, the Misfitz joined the band and gave me an orgasm in my ears. Look out for more from these guys!More info:Junior Reid (born Delroy Reid on June 3, 1965 in Kingston, Jamaica) is a Jamaican reggae and dancehall musician, best known for the song "One Blood", as well as being the man that replaced Michael Rose as lead vocalist for Black Uhuru.Reid had a tough upbringing in West Kingston's Waterhouse district, notorious for being one of the most dangerous places in Jamaic ...

Gutta Gang - Whisky Bar - January 27, 2008
2008-01-24 19:50:10
From the perfect timing department... Gutta Gang and East 35 @ Whisky Bar on Jan 27th. Now that's a show you can't miss!Cool flyer but is that the lion king with wings?!? Simba...-----Perfect timing, my steak, eggs, and rice cooker all finished at the same time. That's freakin' hard to pull off. But shit, I've got steak juice burns all over my arms. ...

DJ Eleven - Plush - January 26, 2008
2008-01-24 19:48:12
From the I don't want no green eggs and steak department... DJ Eleven & Table Manners Crew @ Plush on Saturday, Jan 26th. And a hip hop happy hour with Higher Than Why... man happy hour's now at 9pm?And then catch DJ Eleven again @ The Parish with Pharoahe Monch...-----Well I'm having steak, eggs, and rice for dinner tonight... is that healthy?!? Has anyone ever cooked steak and had the oil jump out and into your eye ball? That shit hurts!More info:DJ Eleven began his career in Oakland, CA as a founder of Local 1200, a crew that includes the most sought-after club DJs in the Bay Area. Working and living in New York City for 6 years, Eleven uses his large, diverse music collection and extensive experience to keep crowds moving in the hottest nightspots on both coasts.Eleven has moved crowds at high-profile events such as Spitkicker’s monthly party in NYC (founded by esteemed hip-hop MC Talib Kweli and members of De La Soul) and the 5-year anniversary of Philadelphia’s longes ...

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