Rhymefest, Strange Fruit Project x More | The Boiler Room | Saturday, Oct. 16 2010 | 8:30pm
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Rhymefest | Strange Fruit Project x More at The Boiler Room 10.16.2010
Valor Milliardo - Live Lavish or Don't Live at All Mixtape
Coming across a track dubbed "International V" over a year ago by a mysterious artists my boy in New Orleans put us on, V to the a l-o-r rang out loud during the lyrics as this luchini dreamer flowed over some heavy, self-made production. Here we are a year later, to get you up on one of our favorite upcoming artists Valor Milliardo. Definitely glad to see the homie Valor's progression through the past year as this MC/Producer just dropped his latest work "Live Lavish or Don't Live at All."
Interview with the "Young Connoisseur" Valor coming soon.
Listen x Download: Valor Milliardo - Live Lavish or Don't Live at All
Valor Milliardo On: Myspace | Bandcamp | Twitter | Facebook
New Music: Curren$y - Michael Knight
Download: Curren$y - Michael Knight
New Music: J.Cole - Relaxation Ft. Omen x Fashawn
Download: J.Cole - "Relaxtion" ft. Omen x Fashawn
The Niceguys Present "The Show"
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Providing musicality at it's finest the quartetto out of DFW - now local residents of Houston - The Niceguys debut their album "The Show." Some cats in Houston have been mentioning The Niceguys to us lately, and recently put us up on these lads.
Giving you Soul, Hip-Hop, Jazz, R&B, with a little rock influence, The Niceguys latest album will be sure to keep that head nodding through this 14 track project of nothing but feel good joints.
Download: The Niceguys - "The Show"
PicnicTyme - "The Wolfboy Collection" Beat-tape
"Dallas-based producer Picnic (Johnny Polygon’s “The Riot Song“, Devin the Dude's "Almighty Dolla", Kidz in the Hall's "Simple Life", and others) releases 'The Wolfboy Collection' Beat Tape, a collection of musical compositions for your listening enjoyment. It's quality; it's jamming; and it's only $5... you have that in your ashtray. Support good music!" - PicnicTyme
Listen x Download: PicnicTyme - The Wolfboy Collection
New Music: Kanye West - Lost in the World
Download: Kanye West - Lost in the World.
Josh Young "Milky Beatz Productions"
Young grew up in a home where hip-hop was not allowed which left plenty of room for him to explore a variety of other genres from country --- to 80’s electro. While admiring notable music producers like Drummer Boy and Alchemeist, hip-hop became the genre that helped him acquire a sound that has the potential to sell on an international level. After producing the single “My White Gurl” for Dallas, TX hip-hop/pop female artist Imyounik, he received full production credit for the track. As he prepares for his first film score, he still works hard to develop a sound that will attract artists like Jay-Z and Kid Cudi.
Producer Josh Young leaves no sound untouched, with a limitless mindset on his productions, you will easily find opposite genre's in some of his tracks, that blend together flawlessly.
Listen/Contact Josh Young at:
Milkybeatz.com
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Theflyones.wordpress.com
Here is a new track off Milky Beatz' new project - check back for details - , which will feature Postal Service tracks with a blend of hip-hop/dance.
Milky Beatz - Such Great Heights (Postal Service x Death Cab for Cutie Milky Mix)
Milky Beatz - Such Great Heights by Thetunnelvisionblog
New Music: Colin Munroe - "Bulletproof Monster" (Nicki Minaj x La Roux)
Some new dopeness by Colin Munroe mixing Nicki Minaj vocals with La Roux
"Bulletproof Monster, the second installment in The Revox Suite , was a challenging experiment. The acapella of Nicki Minaj's verse from "Monster" is in a vault somewhere so I was forced to use it with Kanye's beat underneath, which made adding new vocals tricky. I also had to digitally alter La Roux's "Bulletproof" melody to make it fit the "Monster" beat. Add my revox to that and it feels like I've created a musical Frankenstein. Fitting, I think. Enjoy this Bulletproof Monster." - Colin Munroe
New Music: J.Cole - "The Plan"
J.Cole released self produced single "The Plan" for upcoming game NBA Elite 11 soundtrack.Dallas Artist Interview: Moses Uvere
After many track spins in the beginning of the year, we luckily ran into Moses Uvere at a sneaker expo event this past summer , and after meeting and joking around with this cat, his passion for his artistry was just oozing off of him. We recently caught up with him and ask Moses Uvere "Who Are You?" in terms of him as an artists, Uvere simply said "I'm a 24 yr. old man chasing a dream." - Moses Uvere....proper.As Uvere easily keeps the southern swag, mixed with his own style x keeping it positive, his messages from struggle to triumph will definitely have you appreciating him as a person x an MC while he keeps the production and lyrics on point to have you not even noticing that the profane verbiage is vacant.
TTV: What message are you trying to send the masses in your lyrics? And with a southern swag, do you think its easily relatable?
TTV: What message are you trying to send the masses in your lyrics? And with a southern swag, do you think its easily relatable?
Moses Uvere: "I'm just trying to paint pictures of certain times and moments in my life. I want my lil niece to look back on my old songs and see where her Uncle was at, and what he was experiencing. I believe people can relate to real life, and that's all I write 'Real Life Music.'"
TTV: As a local artist, how do you see the hip-hop scene in Dallas growing?
TTV: As a local artist, how do you see the hip-hop scene in Dallas growing?
Moses Uvere: "I think the Dallas scene sucks. The underground is popin', but the ain't getting' no love out here from the mainstream side of things. Then also, the "Crab in the Bucket" mentality is out here as well, but despite that, there are a lot of talented and wonderful people in this city!"
TTV: Any collabs with other Dallas artists in the works?
TTV: Any collabs with other Dallas artists in the works?
Moses Uvere: "My producer mentioned to me that we might have Kyle from the band "Forever The Sickest Kids" (which is from the DFW area) play some drums on our new songs. I have one collab that I have in mind thats going to shock the world, but for now that will be my lil secret."
TTV: Every time I link up with you it seems like you've got another show right around the corner, when's the next one around DFW? Any plans for a tour?
TTV: Every time I link up with you it seems like you've got another show right around the corner, when's the next one around DFW? Any plans for a tour?
Moses Uvere: "Man I have an upcoming show in the Dallas area Sept. 26 at the Curtain Club. That show will actually be the last show of a two week run of shows I'm doing with a DJ out of in West Texas named DJ Promote."
TTV: Top 10 MC's x Producers
Moses Uvere: "Rappers: Joe Budden, Master P, Ludacris, Jadakiss, Japhia Life, J. Cole, LionHeart, Gallery Cat, Ty City, Anonymous Culture. Producers: Dustin Cavazos, Adam Messenger, Justice League, BO-1DA, Just Blaze, Tony Stone, Kanye West, Jayflow (GP1), Lethmojoe, Jonny Mack."
TTV: Do you have a mixtape/album dropping soon?
Moses Uvere: "Yah I do. I just recently signed to Chaos Theory, which is owned and ran by Universal producer Geoff Rockwell. He and I are putting out an EP by the first quarter of 2011. It's gunna be my first label release which I'm really excited about!"
TTV: Alright taking it into left field, who is the flyest lady?
TTV: Alright taking it into left field, who is the flyest lady?
Moses Uvere: "MEGAN GOOD HANDS DOWN!!!"
TTV: What's on your playlist right now?
TTV: What's on your playlist right now?
Moses Uvere: "J. Cole - "Blow Up;" Mike Posner - "Cooler Than Me;" Death Cab For Cutie - "Soul Meets Body."
TTV: Uvere, always a pleasure my dude. Any shootouts x cat's we should keep a look out for?
Moses Uvere: " Anytime! Big shouts to my family all of my brothers and sisters and my father! Be on the lookout for "Spanish Bombs" from my very good friend LionHeart. Check him out at:
Interview by Phillip H.
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Kanye West x Pusha T "Runaway" Teaser Vid
Continuing with our obviously obsession with this track and Pusha T's new home at G.O.O.D. Music, we hit Kanye's site and was surprisingly stunned by the teaser video.
Enjoy.
Raz Fresco x BrandUn DeShay " Super Smash Bros"
Raz Fresco released a new track with our homie BrandUn DeShay dubbed "Super Smash Bros." from Toronto based artist Raz Fresco's upcoming mixtape release "Laced Up" set for an October drop date. This is the first of many releases to come from DeShay x Fresco, so don't sleep. Easy breezy super smash bros. killed this beat.
Download: Raz Fresco x BrandUn DeShay "Super Smash Bros."
Ayomari - "I Wanna (Journey)" Official Video
One of our fav. west coast artists Ayomari finally released some visuals to his beautiful track "I Wanna (Journey)" - which is a TTV favorite off the tape - off latest project The PB&J Solution. The video features nothing but clear-skies, beaches x good vibes in So. Cal.
Enjoy
AYOMARI "I WANNA" official video from Eric Thompson on Vimeo.
Kanye West x Pusha T - "Runaway"
In less then 24 hours, here is the CDQ of Kanye's "Runaway" from the VMA's (minus all the VMA hype,) and what better way to introduce the officialness of newly signee of G.O.O.D. Music Pusha T. Download: Kanye West - "Runaway" ft. Pusha T
New Music: Diggy Simmons - "Airbourne" x XV - "Vizzy Zone"
Diggy Simmons - "Airbourne"
Since dropping his last mixtape "The First Flight" last Winter, young Diggy Simmons has been perfecting his art and recently dropped his newest album "Airbourne." Finally getting a chance to listen to Dig's new project, the youngin' has definitely grown into his own and showing his ability as an artist on the tape. With features from heavies including: Lupe Fiasco, Pharrell, Raekwon, Colin Munroe x more, and production from Omen, Naeko x Black the Beast Dig takes you on his journey through the come up x shows his versatility.
Diggy Simmons - Super Hero ft. Raekwon
XV - "Vizzy Zone"
Along with finally getting a chance to listen to Dig's new project, we also got the once over - which turned into a constant replay of the whole tape - from XV's latest.
Recently signing to Warner Bros. Records, XV dropped mixtape "Vizzy Zone." In the same sphere as KiD CuDi x Big Sean, "Vizzy Zone" takes you into the world of XV. This tape definitely surprised us by not having one whack track on the project - XV x Kweli go in on "Rest Button" - def. a TTV fav on the tape- taking shots for not being included in as one of the Freshman 10, and features including: Talib Kweli, KiD CuDi, Mike Posner, Bun B, Colin Munroe x production by Seven, Omen, Mike Posner, x more. XV, definitely a good look on this one.
Download: XV - "Vizzy Zone."
XV - Tunnel Vision
XV - Reset Button
brandUn Deshay Interview
Coming from the city of great musicians such as Common, Fallout Boy, Kanye West, Lupe Fiasco, Alkaline Trio, Nat "King" Cole - could go on forever - comes progressive hip-hop artist BrandUn Deshay. We have been following x chatting with this cat for the last year and 1/2, and watching his progression as an artist is simply amazing. We had the chance to catch up with Deshay while he is between a busy tour schedule - who was once dubbed "the next big thing out of the Chi since Lupe x Kanye." I'm telling you world...dude is truth.
TTV: Yoo, Mr. DeShay, thanks again for taking the time out and letting us catch up with you.
TTV: Yoo, Mr. DeShay, thanks again for taking the time out and letting us catch up with you.BrandUn DeShay: "Whaddown Phillip. Its def mutual."
TTV: So for those who don't know, where are you from - and how has your geographic location influenced your musical aspirations.
TTV: So for those who don't know, where are you from - and how has your geographic location influenced your musical aspirations.
BrandUn Deshay: "Im from the westside Chi. Home of Lupe Fiasco, but I can't say it influenced my music at all. I'm really too stubborn for that haha."
TTV: When we first heard a track from you a little over a year ago, it was in an editorial review of Vol. 1! - For the Money that quoted something like "BrandUn DeShay - the next best thing out of the Chi since Ye' x Lupe." No pressure or anything haha, but how does that make you feel?
TTV: When we first heard a track from you a little over a year ago, it was in an editorial review of Vol. 1! - For the Money that quoted something like "BrandUn DeShay - the next best thing out of the Chi since Ye' x Lupe." No pressure or anything haha, but how does that make you feel?
BrandUn Deshay: "That’s incred. I love both of those artists, and I feel I'm more than capable of holdin' down the title."
TTV: How would you describe your sound?
TTV: How would you describe your sound?
BrandUn Deshay: "Its me, its Hip-Hop, its Indie Rock, its Classic Rock, its Jazz, its Electronic, its Video Game. I could go on forever.."
TTV: How did music come about for you?
BrandUn Deshay: "It jus kinda bit me really. I wasn't into music til '07 really. I jus wanted a normal life. Rich, but norma haha. God really set this path for me and it was too temptin' to turn down."
TTV: Who are your influences in the music world?
TTV: Who are your influences in the music world?
BrandUn Deshay: "Anything great, any genre, any art-form, anything that catches my heart. Nature. television. my friends, emotions, whatever."
TTV: Now for those who are up on you, you are very versatile when it comes to your sound - The Grizzly Bear track x Livin' Life are a daily jam over here - what plays a part in your growth as a progressive artist?
TTV: Now for those who are up on you, you are very versatile when it comes to your sound - The Grizzly Bear track x Livin' Life are a daily jam over here - what plays a part in your growth as a progressive artist?
BrandUn Deshay: "I watch what the greats are doin' and study the blueprint, then adjust to my own taste. I mean, Christians follow Christ, Musicians follow Music. Whoever is doin' it right. Also, stayin' in touch with the pure me. Stayin' child-like as far as imagination and possibilities go."
TTV: With Hip-Hop progressing more and more by the day, I think it's safe to say that most artists and fans don't define music in genres as much anymore due to the well-roundedness artists bring to the table now-days. What do you think of that, and where do you hope to see the collection of genres in the music community in the future.
BrandUn Deshay: "I agree. Theres def. an Indie Hip-Hop genre, a Rock Hop genre, what have you. Its grown', but we’ll always have labels/comparisons. I jus wanna see more variety in the mainstream someday cuz its not fair how people are getting short changed from great music cuz its not “radio-friendly.” Mark my words, satellite radio WILL be the future. Underground won't exist anymore because of it."
TTV: Top 10 MC's x Producers
TTV: Top 10 MC's x Producers
BrandUn Deshay: "right now: Lil B, Kanye, Lupe, Lex Luger, Rick Ross, brandUn DeShay, J Cole, Drake, Boi1da, Surf Club, Diggy Simmons and that’s more than 10 lol"
TTV: We caught the recent Lupe Fiasco - I'm Beamin' remix you produced - beyond dope - do you only produce beats for your work, or are you infiltrating the game as a producer as well?
TTV: We caught the recent Lupe Fiasco - I'm Beamin' remix you produced - beyond dope - do you only produce beats for your work, or are you infiltrating the game as a producer as well?
BrandUn Deshay: "I produce for myself, of course. Most of my songs I did the beat for. More than anything tho, I wanna come in as a producer jus cuz thats what got me HERE, what made me fall in love wit bein' an artist."
TTV: You always seem to have some dope collabs - Dom Kennedy, TiRon, Casey Veggies, Charles Hamilton x QuEsT to name a few, - who can we expect to see on the next drop?
BrandUn Deshay: "Jus Rockie Fresh and Snoop Dogg’s DJ BatteCat cuz im doin' projects wit them both. I'm really kinda fallin' back, working' on an iTunes release, and jus becoming a better producer for now. Doin' shows and all that too. I did enough music as a rapper for now."
TTV: On "Volume: Three! To Get Ready!" it is more then obvious you put in overtime on the album, and seems like you are verbally letting the world know that you are the truth, especially to those who may consider you as an underdog. What was your mindset going into the studio, expectations for the album prior to it dropping, and overall attitude towards all the praise and dope feedback from this album?
TTV: On "Volume: Three! To Get Ready!" it is more then obvious you put in overtime on the album, and seems like you are verbally letting the world know that you are the truth, especially to those who may consider you as an underdog. What was your mindset going into the studio, expectations for the album prior to it dropping, and overall attitude towards all the praise and dope feedback from this album?
BrandUn Deshay: "I jus wanted to create a polished, all-around great project cuz I KNEW I wasn't going to be doin' another one for a long time. I loved the final product. It was exactly what I wanted as far as direction goes. The feedback has been great, and I love how its one of those long lasting projects. Imma be able to sit on this for awhile and still gain listeners."
TTV: When can we expect another drop? And what can we expect from it?
TTV: When can we expect another drop? And what can we expect from it?
BrandUn Deshay: "Im doin' a project wit Rockie Fresh out in the Chii, my home, his home. Comin' in October likely and that’s it really. Like I said, imma be laying' low on the rap tip for a bit. Jus doin' shows and playin' missionary."
TTV: Any upcoming tours on the list?
TTV: Any upcoming tours on the list?
BrandUn Deshay: "Nothin' official but NY, DC, Toronto, and ATL are on the radar for this year."
TTV: Any shout outs x artists, producers x MC's we should have on our radar?
TTV: Any shout outs x artists, producers x MC's we should have on our radar?
BrandUn Deshay: "Shout out to Rockie Fresh, we goon' REALLY fxck up the game wit our project. Shout out to my manager Dom and my mentor Chris Cuben for pointin' me in the right direction, and the TTV Crew. I promise things are bout to be BIGGER from here on out. God is great."
Interview by Phillip H.
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New Music: Chip Tha Ripper "From Me To You"
Chip Tha Ripper dropped a Labor Day special dubbed "From Me to You" presented by OnSmash, Slab Up x Ilthy. This six-track EP features production by: Chuck Inglish; Rami; Blended Babies x more, and will serve as a little appetizer until Chuck x Chip drop their future album "Gift Wraps."
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J. Cole "Villematic"
Once Ye' released his single "Devil in a New Dress," that boy J. Cole didn't hesitate one second and released his version called "Villematic" doing justice to the track. A few hours ago J.Cole recently twittered "I'm in a zone, fuck it, imma do a mixtape" - that beat has your boy feelin' like I could do one too haha - keep em' comin' Cole.PH
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Local Artist Interview: Jamil Kelley
As Dallas' underground hip-hop scene ventures through a arduous, but slow flourishing journey to break into the masses comes a promising x upcoming artist by the name of Jamil Kelley to help put the lyrics back in Dallas hip-hop. Kelley just isn't your typical "Dallas" hip-hop artist, as this Philosophy student fills his tracks with conceptual lyrics x versatile production for listeners show why he is a legitimate, progressive artist on the scene.
Jamil Kelley: "No problem guys, It’s my pleasure."
TTV: So take us inside the mind a Jamil Kelley; where do you get your passion and vision not only as an artist, but for hip-hop?
Jamil Kelley: "Wow, I’m afraid if I take you guys inside you won’t be able to find your way out.. I’m such a labyrinth of sorts, I’m still discovering myself everyday. Each second presents a new moment to experience what it is to be ME. I think I get my vision from the dreams I’ve gathered as a kid. I always knew I had something to share with so many people.. I just didn’t know what it was.. I think my passion arrives from that same point as well.. Humans inspire me to progress.. I see where we are as a people, and I want better for us."
TTV: Listening to your latest tape "Flomogenic," what was your view for the album? What do you want listeners to take from it?
TTV: So take us inside the mind a Jamil Kelley; where do you get your passion and vision not only as an artist, but for hip-hop?
Jamil Kelley: "Wow, I’m afraid if I take you guys inside you won’t be able to find your way out.. I’m such a labyrinth of sorts, I’m still discovering myself everyday. Each second presents a new moment to experience what it is to be ME. I think I get my vision from the dreams I’ve gathered as a kid. I always knew I had something to share with so many people.. I just didn’t know what it was.. I think my passion arrives from that same point as well.. Humans inspire me to progress.. I see where we are as a people, and I want better for us."
TTV: Listening to your latest tape "Flomogenic," what was your view for the album? What do you want listeners to take from it?
Jamil Kelley: "I want listeners to gather an experience from it. Something intangible they can take away from it.. I feel that’s where a lot of new music is lacking these days… real feeling.. I knew it was only my first studio project, but I expect much out of myself and striking the cavities of each persons mind and soul (if possible) when they hear the music is important to me."
TTV: You are extremely versatile, and definitely fit in the genre of "Progressive" hip-hop. Now we don't like genres or categories at all here, but how would you describe your sound?
Jamil Kelley: "I think my sound is purely cinematic. I try to tell stories with my lyrics and finding the right atmospheric tune and sound is an important asset. Im definitely hip hop influenced. All the emotion is soul and hip hop derived, but the sounds are as chaotic as a Bjork record as well."
TTV: I was blasting your "Flomogenic" tape in the car the other day, and my buddy said you had a "Mickey Factz appeal, but with more soul." How do you feel about comparisons in today's hip-hop game, when artists strive to break themselves from a certain mold.
Jamil Kelley: "Word? Mickey Factz? I can dig that lol.. I enjoy a lot of Factz’ records.. I think comparisons only serve to disadvantage the artist, but they are there to serve a purpose in the masses consciousness so they have a frame of reference to describe what they’re hearing.. I can understand that.. I try to extract different emotions and vibes from a slew of people, man.. Nas, Chuck D, Bjork, the feeling of MJ, Andre 3stacks.. All these artists are responsible for incorporating themselves in my sound.. I can only hope to do them justice."
TTV: Who, and what are you influences when it comes to music?
Jamil Kelley: "Michael of course… Nas, the vocal range of Bobby McFerrin, Flying Lotus, Madlib, Lupe, Bjork, Saul Williams, and a thousand more I’m probably leaving out by accident."
TTV: I notice you are a very artistic cat when it comes to the visuals. Would you say if you weren't an MC, you would be involved in something along the lines of artwork?
TTV: Who, and what are you influences when it comes to music?
Jamil Kelley: "Michael of course… Nas, the vocal range of Bobby McFerrin, Flying Lotus, Madlib, Lupe, Bjork, Saul Williams, and a thousand more I’m probably leaving out by accident."
TTV: I notice you are a very artistic cat when it comes to the visuals. Would you say if you weren't an MC, you would be involved in something along the lines of artwork?
Jamil Kelley: "Absolutely, I originally went to school for filmmaking until I realized it would’ve been best If I went to a trade school for it instead. Now I study philosophy as a major, but I definitely feel applying visuals to a project is incredibly important. You want your audience to gauge as much as they can from an art project. It cant be half-assed thrown together and called art, which is how I feel most mixtapes are these days. You want your listener or viewer to have an overall experience drawn from the project. That what separates the mediocre to good projects from the great ones."
TTV: In Dallas, it's hard to find artists who aren't all about the "trap rap." How would you like to see the hip-hop scene in Dallas progress?
Jamil Kelley: "I want it to progress to a level where when someone outside of Dallas mentions the Hip Hop scene in Dallas, they can talk respectively about it. That’s what I feel Im set out to do. Its always been a goal of mine since I set out to rap a year ago. My dreams haven’t failed me yet. There are so many great artists out there in the metroplex, that it’s criminal most of the hype blogs don’t give them much exposure."
TTV: You definitely seem to take pride when it comes to the verbals, how do you think that separates you from other artists in the Dallas area?
Jamil Kelley: "To be honest, listen to my record “21years” or “Democrazy” and compare it to everything you’ve heard this city produce in the way of Lyrical Hip Hop in the past 5 years. I think those songs speak words I wouldn’t be able to convey to you right now.. They speak loudly for themselves. I know how dope the emcees are around here.. Im collabing with one as we speak for Neo.Tokyo and he’s ridiculously sick, but I wouldn’t call myself an emcee if I didn’t feel completely confident in my ability to rap."
TTV: Top 10 MC's x Producers
TTV: In Dallas, it's hard to find artists who aren't all about the "trap rap." How would you like to see the hip-hop scene in Dallas progress?
Jamil Kelley: "I want it to progress to a level where when someone outside of Dallas mentions the Hip Hop scene in Dallas, they can talk respectively about it. That’s what I feel Im set out to do. Its always been a goal of mine since I set out to rap a year ago. My dreams haven’t failed me yet. There are so many great artists out there in the metroplex, that it’s criminal most of the hype blogs don’t give them much exposure."
TTV: You definitely seem to take pride when it comes to the verbals, how do you think that separates you from other artists in the Dallas area?
Jamil Kelley: "To be honest, listen to my record “21years” or “Democrazy” and compare it to everything you’ve heard this city produce in the way of Lyrical Hip Hop in the past 5 years. I think those songs speak words I wouldn’t be able to convey to you right now.. They speak loudly for themselves. I know how dope the emcees are around here.. Im collabing with one as we speak for Neo.Tokyo and he’s ridiculously sick, but I wouldn’t call myself an emcee if I didn’t feel completely confident in my ability to rap."
TTV: Top 10 MC's x Producers
Jamil Kelley: "J.Cole is an awesome rapper and producer, Kanye, Black Milk, Madlib/Quasimoto, Jay Electronica, Flying Lotus, Lupe Fiasco, Saul Williams, Jay-Z is obligatory these days, and Nasir Jones - the greatest ever in my opinion."
TTV: Top 5 Movies
TTV: Top 5 Movies
Jamil Kelley: "2001: A Space Odyssey, City of God, Children of Men, The Matrix and Akira."
TTV: I got to catch you're performance at the Kinetic Exhibit opening reception this past week - very dope my man. Any other upcoming shows in the area?
TTV: I got to catch you're performance at the Kinetic Exhibit opening reception this past week - very dope my man. Any other upcoming shows in the area?
Jamil Kelley: "Yea, I have a few shows Im attempting to schedule in the Denton area, so you’ll more than likely be able to come out. I'm looking at Dans Silverleaf and The Garage right now, and in Dallas I'm still looking to perform at The Prophet Bar and other venues as well."
TTV: Neo Tokyo is your next release. When do you plan for its drop, and what makes this album different from your previous release "Flomogenic?" What was the overall vision for the conceptual trailer for it?
TTV: Neo Tokyo is your next release. When do you plan for its drop, and what makes this album different from your previous release "Flomogenic?" What was the overall vision for the conceptual trailer for it?
Jamil Kelley: "Neo Tokyo is looking to drop in October. It differentiates from Flomo in that you can expect more rhymes, lengthier songs, and incredible production. Not that Flomo didn’t have great production, but once again, I want it to be an experience for every listener that takes a chance on it. The vision for the trailer came from some Stanley Kubrick films. I wanted to build the tension with little to no dialogue from myself. I wanted people to read the words and take in the visuals simultaneously. Its about destruction and re-birth. 'Neo Tokyo' as a project will be more visual and innovative than Flomogenic. More art and I’m also writing a story separate from the EP that will present an all new experience for the people listenig to the product."
TTV: What is the one thing in your day-today-day life you can't go without?
TTV: What is the one thing in your day-today-day life you can't go without?
Jamil Kelley: "Wow, man… I really don’t think I could go a day without the internet. I’ve made so many connections online that I probably wouldn’t be here talking to you today if it weren’t for it. Technology truly is amazing these days, and it’ll only improve and become more integrated in society as we evolve onward."
TTV: When and where do you find yourself doing your best work?
Jamil Kelley: " That’s a tough question.. I could see myself in about 3 or 4 years shelving out some incredible material. At least by then I feel I‘ll have the resources necessary to do the full-scale projects I envision. Its always about progress, I wouldn’t be doing this if I didn’t think I could progress to plateaus I’d never imagine myself being at. I see myself growing everyday."
TTV: Lyrics, or a beat?
Jamil Kelley: "Well I think they both have to compliment each other, it all depends on what you’re looking for, but to me, an excellent piece of work balances both successfully. Excellent lyrics and great production - example: Nas- 2nd Childhood or Lifes a Bitch."
TTV: Lyrics, or a beat?
Jamil Kelley: "Well I think they both have to compliment each other, it all depends on what you’re looking for, but to me, an excellent piece of work balances both successfully. Excellent lyrics and great production - example: Nas- 2nd Childhood or Lifes a Bitch."
TTV: My man, and fellow Mean Green Eagle - surprised I haven't run into around campus yet brotha - thanks for talking with me. Any shout-outs, or people on your radar we should be on the look for?
Jamil Kelley: "I’m sure we’ll have plenty of opportunities to run into each other this semester. Be on the lookout for Poetic Justice on the UNT campus, as well as Servivor Series Label Group, -Topic, J Dub the Visionary, Electric Sea Spider and our collab EP dropping on August 31st, Loyal KNG and Matrimoney Clothing, and much love to the The Tunnelvision Crew, peace."
Interview by - Phillip H.
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