Web Series - The Reversal and The Value of Ex
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You’ve probably noticed that in addition to the great music videos in the OnStage Video Showcase we’ve begun including videos from web series we think are exceptional examples of the amazing talent you can find on alternative entertainment channels. “The Value of Ex” (episode 2 is above) is the creation of writer/director Bridgett Michele Lawrence. It’s a romantic comedy web series that follows the misadventures of four friends attempting to move on with their personal and professional lives while men from their pasts are still in the equation. "The Reversal" is a concept series about a group of friends coming up in New York City and what happens when men and women switch personas. The show originates from New York and was written & directed By Keef Louda, filmed by Darryl Short (Fareelmedia) and Derek Wells (Simply Vivid Photography). The Reversal is produced By Monkey Muzik Artists.
#ThoughtfulThursday - What's Gangsta To You?
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by Khari Gzifa
I am submitting a name for the title of Greatest/Biggest Gangsta Rapper of all time and many people may disagree 
with my choice, but hear me out. That name is: Dr Dre. Recently I read a NYT article that stated that the Beats By Dre headphones that we have all seen adorning the necks of some of the world’s most recognizable celebrities and costing north of $400 for some versions... cost a measly $14 to make. Now as far as I’m concerned that makes Dr. Dre the preeminent gangtsta rapper, the one who not only talks the talk but also walks the walk. Based off of this move alone, he should be considered gangsta rapper emeritus. Now let’s look at why I say this.
First, the background. Many young people think that in addition to his other talents Dr Dre is also some sort of STEM graduate as well and he actually spent hours and hours tinkering and developing these headphones. Nothing could be further from the truth. The idea for what has become the most popular headphones ever, began in the minds of father/son team Noel and Kevin Lee, the principals at Monster, Inc. (a high end audio cable company). That company took a financial beating when they made a failed attempt to get into the speaker business and needed a windfall of some sort and quickly. So once they had a prototype in place the younger Lee, Kevin, was dispatched to LA to make meetings with some of the town’s tastemakers to drum up a partnership that would boost the profile of the product and make it easy to market. The one meeting that changed everything was with one Jimmy Iovine, chairman of Interscope Records. That meeting was fortuitous for Mr. Iovine because this was the mid '00s and the music industry as a whole was searching for anything that could bring in money like they used to with records but were now unable to. It led to a round of negotiations with Monster but in the end Jimmy (along with Dre and all that Interscope brought to the deal) decided to walk. The duo of Jimmy and Dre, now with the Beats By Dre brand in hand, tried to take the concept to another manufacturer (SLS Audio) but the product that was the fruit of their partnership was just not considered marketable. So 6 months later, "Beats" is once again reaching out to Monster.
#TheDownload v3
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Welcome to week 3 of #TheDownload, our project to share links to new and/or notable releases from artists whose work we think you’d like to hear. Let us know what you think and also hit us up with info on any releases you’d like folks to check out. Could be your music, an artist you admire, or something you just heard about. Doesn’t matter. If you send it, we’ll put it OnStage…
“Young Ali” – Day-Nale
“Trilluminati” – Queen Kyi
Jukebox The EP – Lil Gee
Skin & Bones – Mac May
House Rules – Slaughterhouse
28 Grams – Wiz Khalifa
The Medication – B Real
The Checkup – Chris Webby
"Shinobi"
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Written, arranged, and performed by 368 Music Group (CCCLXVIII) recording artist and founder of Hippie Life Krew, Visto, "Shinobi" is the first single from Visto's upcoming album Headed to Cloudalia. The track was produced by Folkz with recording, engineering, and mix by Tyler Lefebvre at The Zen Lounge. One of our favorite up and coming artists, Visto is a singer, rapper, and songwriter. Visto's distinctive tone, falsetto, poetic lyrics, and knack for hooks contrasted against provocative topics have garnered a large area fan-base, while his relentless work ethic and humble nature have attracted the support of the DC Metro-area's top DJs, artists, and producers. Visto has been featured in the Washington Post, The Washington City Paper, and received airplay on DC's 93.9 WKYS, 95.5 WPGC, and independent radio stations nationwide. Visto was recently interviewed by hip hop journalist and WPGC on-air personality, Mr. Peter Parker. Along with Hippie Life Krew, Visto performs consistently throughout the area as well as at regional and nationwide events and venues.
"Shinobi" Single Info
Release Date: June 7, 2014
Soundcloud Link: http://soundcloud.com/officialvisto/shinobi
Young Sir - Allatyme
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One of our favorite area artists Young Sir's debut EP, SIRvivor, is nearing its release date and early listens are beginning to pop up in local blogs and on social media. The most recent, “Allatyme” was produced by Dolan Beats and is available for download here. Check out some of our favorite Young Sir videos in the OnStage Video Showcase, and get all the additional information on Young Sir at: Twitter: https://twitter.com/youngsirdmv Instagram: http://instagram.com/youngsirdmv Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/reachiammusic
