CULTURE CONTENT — ASTU

D.Bledsoe - Damier Dameon (Official Video)

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D.Bledsoe - Damier Dameon (Official Video)

D.Bledsoe keeps pushing his latest release "Stargazer Gospel" with more clean visuals provided by Brand New Legend Films. "Damier Dameon" fuses the rugged pick n' pull car debris with the crispy umbrella toting D. Bledsoe. Recorded usage shows 1711-1730 being the peak years of the term "Damier", the design of Louis Vuitton's Damier canvas was invented by Georges Vuitton in 1888. A little over a century later, the pattern was reintroduced as the Damier Ebène in 1998, and it has been one of the biggest successes of Louis Vuitton since. D. Bledsoe taps into the iconic patterns legacy with aspirational...

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D.Bledsoe - "Full Moon Over Broadway" (Official Video)

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D.Bledsoe - "Full Moon Over Broadway" (Official Video)

Richmond CA's D.Bledsoe supplies "Full Moon Over Broadway", the first visual offering from his latest release "Stargazer Gospel". D. Bledsoe keeps the vibe on the San Francisco side of the Bay showcasing the neon-lined stretch of Broadway historically the city's red-light district, home to strip clubs and other adult businesses. "I wish we could run to the Sun and never come back, if anxiety would go away I could come to relax", Bledsoe doesn't let any light bars go through the filter. Check out D. Bledsoe's "Stargazer Gospel" as well as his DJ Basta produced "Project Enrichment" here >  Stargazer Gospel   Project...

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MC Wicks X Fashawn - We Da Kings (OFFICIAL VIDEO)

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MC Wicks X Fashawn - We Da Kings (OFFICIAL VIDEO)

New Funk from Fresno Grizzlies MC Wicks and Fashawn. I was introduced to MC Wicks from my Brother Age Scott (Black Bukowski) who produced Wicks past project "Fly Legacy". MC Wicks is shaping up to be a real Home Town Hero in the 559 section keeping his output of music and visuals at a steady pace. Wicks is keeping his sword sharp sparring back and forth with the likes of fellow Central Cali Heavy Weights such as Planet Asia and Fashawn. You gon learn something about that 559. #DNA

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ASTU - Motion

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ASTU - Motion

New Art from Astu, "Motion" is a song that was recorded for her latest release "Alters" but remained a stand alone song. Video Directed & produced by Astu. Beautiful imagery and art exploring Black sexuality in all facets. More inspiration when the World needs it the most. "Motion" is available HERE on all streaming platforms. https://www.astumusic.com/​ Director of Photography - Lara Kaur https://www.larakaur.com/ ​ Assistant Directors - Amelia Alemayehu https://www.instagram.com/a_meli_a__/​ Mellat Makeda https://www.instagram.com/mellatmakeda/ ​ AC/Co-Director - Dee https://www.instagram.com/danielleder...​ Creative Director - Paris Luv https://www.instagram.com/parisluvsuu /​ Lighting - Pablo Circa https://www.pablocirca.com/​​ Editor - Zoë Mountain https://www.zoemountain.com/​​ Color - Sean Wells https://www.roastnpost.com/​...

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This; That; and the Third: The Flii Stylz Interview

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This; That; and the Third: The Flii Stylz Interview

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...

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