CULTURE CONTENT — Ammbaataa
This; That; and the Third: The Flii Stylz Interview
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On this episode of "This; That; and the Third" Ammbaataa sits with Richmond California Choreographer/Actor/MC Flii Stylz for an in-depth interview on his journey from being a member of the famed Bay Area dance crew Housing Authority to working with the likes of Michael Jackson, Usher, Chris Brown, Backstreet Boys and more. Flii brings us to the moment a Too Short tape changed his life and set him on a path behind the mic. The two talk about Flii''s dance school and his latest film and music endeavors as an MC and music exec. Tune in for many jewels and...
Ian Kelly - Soul of a Man (produced by Eric G.)
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d Grand Nationxl/JAMLA recording artist Ian Kelly keeps his foot on the gas with "Soul of a Man", fresh off of last December's collaboration release of "Zion V: The Ballad of Charles Douthit" the latest installment in a series from the JAMLA records General 9th Wonder. "Soul of a Man" is a selection from Ian Kelly's upcoming project "Kells is D.E.A.D" (Determined Evolving Ascending Destined). Reminiscent of 1991's De La Soul album titled "De La Soul is Dead", Kelly is using his art to show his transformation/evolution where as the 3 Plugs refer to the death of the "D.A.I.S.Y." (Da Inner...
KevChoice - "Flatten The Curve" ft. Ian Kelly & Rob Woods (prod. by DJ D Sharp)
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KevChoice recruits fellow Oakland MC Ian Kelly (JAMLA, Grand Nationxl) and Sacramento's Rob Woods for a hands down get busy track "Flatten The Curve", produced by DJ D Sharp (fresh off of heavy production duties on the critically acclaimed Eastshore Highway album). Kev let's us know he's "bringing back that Hip Hop aesthetic", you know it's real when you hear the infamous M.O.P. classic war cry in the background. Shout out to KevChoice and all the other artist's pushing through this pandemic and keeping their creative output ignited. Official music Video "Flatten The Curve" from the album "Social Distancing" produced...
DJ Basta & Ian Kelly - SEED 18 (OFFICIAL VIDEO)
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More music/visuals by DJ Basta & Ian Kelly from DJ Basta's ongoing SEED Series. Both DJ Basta and Ian Kelly rep for the Grand Nationxl collective as well as Ian Kelly dropping his 2018 release "ChampIan via 9th Wonder's label JAMLA records. Video shot/directed by NOBL. INFO: Roots & Branches Record Box is an ongoing series of short run lathe cut records featuring beats and collages in collaboration with some incredible producers, musicians and artists. Seed 18 is available at www.rootsandbranches.bandcamp.com Dirty sample collages. Playable art pieces. Follow them at @RootsandBranches @NOBL @FirstnameIan
Ozer & 93Paqgod "Get Busy" (OFFICIAL VIDEO) DNA Premiere
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San Francisco’s own ‘Ozer’, has been nurturing his lyrical gift since the age of six, when he first began using music as his sanctum from the challenges of life. On his new track, ‘Get Busy’, Ozer teams up with DC native, now Bay Area residing artist, 93 Paqgod for the mellow, yet powerful track, produced by Cheap Limousine. As stated within the chorus, “Been tucked off, nowadays I’m throwing peace signs n***a”, over distinct, ambient synths and soulful keys Ozer and Paqgod go back and forth to paint a vivid picture of someone attempting to get away from surrounding...