Category: Events

Kickstarter, Premrock & Willie Green Pledge A Tour

Do you remember producerÂ Willie Green? Well he has teamed with emcee Premrock to release the self-titled album, Premrock & Willie Green on September 28, 2011on Isolated Wax Records. In an effort to promote their record they are going on tour in the U.S. in September and then International in October. You can help them fund their tour while getting dope music in return on their Kickstarter page. You can give as little as $1 dollar or more to receive bonuses. The one I chose was the $20 pledge which included:

Digital copy of new album: “PremRock & Willie Green,” signed hard copy of PremRock’s “the build” and digital copy of Willie Green’s “Dirty Jordans.” Email updates from the tour.

So basically I get three albums from their respective catalogs and help them put on a show for fans around the world that sounds like a win for everyone. So if you want to support them hit up their Kickstarter page for more options. Also to let you hear what is on the new album they have released this single with C-Rayz Walz, Soul Khan and DJ Addikt called, “Had to Be Me“.

September 25, 2011
The Peanut Butter & Jelly Party 2009: Video Blowout

Here are the videos to go along with the photo review. Enjoy.

July 3, 2009
The Peanut Butter & Jelly Party 2009: Photo Review

Coming back from another country and already back to my old ways. We attended The Peanut Butter & Jelly Party 2009 at the Loft on April 19. I found out about the event from Last.fm/Events and just had to go because it is rare to have Hip-Hop in Nashville, Tennesse. So here is my review on the event through photos.

This is the first thing I saw walking into the event. Also Syntax Records hosted the concert with most of the roster performing are on.

All the way to the top. These flyer arrows helped point us in the right direction.

We arrived late so only got to see the last song performed by Scribbling Idiots but they were still getting the crowd crazy.

The lighting behind Scribbling Idiots enhances the show but they could do that with their energy alone.

DJ Promote on the wheels of steel, putting in work for intermissions and performers.

How could it be a “Peanut Butter & Jelly Party” without the peanut butter and jelly, right. They served it all night with free milk and Rockstar energy drinks for backup.

Odd Thomas takes the stage…

…and murders his set.

Propaganda has the crowd start with their hands in the air.

Propaganda performance is so hype that the crowd keeps them up.

Kaboose grabs the mic and begins to make the crowd move.

Kaboose brings Royce 5’9″ with him but on screen in the same style as his album cover.

Braille gets into his performance and makes the crowd follow.

Braille and Theory Hazit join forces to elevate the mood.

RedCloud delivers a stunning presentation with freestyles to spare.

RedCloud and Kaboose compare mohawks.

Overall the event was impressive and found some new artist to add to the music library. Here is the some of the free swag that was given away at the show and that’s it.

May 4, 2009
Free Music Video 14

Mission – Contagious

March 24, 2008
A3C Brings The Juice Crew Back Together

A3C Hip-Hop Festival 2008 is an annual showcase of incredible emcees. This year is no exception with the artists set to perform read as a wet dream of any hip-hop music lover. The biggest news is that the Juice Crew has just been added for a one day performance. If you don’t realize why this is such an historical event then here is a short lesson courtesy of AC3:

From AC3 Hip-Hop Festival: “I don’t care who first or who’s last but all I know is that y’all better rock this at the drop of a dime, baby!” If you know you’re history, you’ll know that these are the opening words to one of the most prolific songs in all of Hip Hop history; The Juice Crew’s “The Symphony.” It’s been roughly 10 years since the original Juice Crew last performed together, but in a mere matter of weeks at the A3C, you’ll be able to witness history in the making as Biz Markie, Big Daddy Kane, Marley Marl, MC Shan, Craig G and Roxanne Shante reunite to perform some of the songs which steered the course of Hip Hop music as we know it today.

The artist lineup confirmed to perform so far:
Juice Crew (Biz Markie, Big Daddy Kane, Marley Marl, MC Shan, Craig G and Roxanne Shante)
Aceyalone
Akrobatik
B.o.B
Binkis Recs
Bisc 1
Blu & Ta’Raac are C.R.A.C
Clan Destined
Collective Efforts
Coolout
DJ Basic
DJ Dirty Digits
DJ Klever
DJ Mafioso
DJ Rasta Root
DJ Rob Wonder
Del Tha Funkyhomosapien
Dillon
Dj Lord of Pubilc Enemy
Gripplyaz
Guilty Simpson
Hangar 18
Holly Weerd
Insight
Jeru The Damaja
John Robinson aka Lil Sci
Kaze
Lee Harvey Oswald
Little Brother
Mojo Swaggger
Nobody Famous
Proton
Re-Up Gang
Senor Kaos
Supastition
THe Fresh
Tanya Morgan
Tha Smile Rays
The Alias Brothers (AB’s)
The Contra Verse
Wale
Willie Evans, Jr.

March 10, 2008
Alkaholiks Got The Rehab Tour To Make You Say Daaam!

Tha Alkaholiks have answered their question and have come out of retirement to do the Rehab Tour. It should not be a surprise that Ecliptic Sight is excited for this one because it was sad to see the group retire so early with their last album Firewater. They were also on the Top 10 CDs From The 1990s list that was compiled here. It took two years but it will be worth the wait. Seeing Tha Alkaholiks in concert is definitely a treat and they have one of the best live shows. If you love that likwit sound or you want to see a hype show definitely find a venue near you.

Here are the dates via UGHH.com:
LA – March 21, 2008
OC – March 22, 2008
Las Vegas – March 22, 2008
Reno – March 23, 2008
Lake Tahoe – March 24, 2008
Arizona – March 27, 2008
San Diego – March 28, 2008
Las Vegas – March 29, 2008
Long Beach – March 29, 2008
Montana – April 3, 2008
Denver – April 4, 2008
Vail- April 5, 2008
Utah – April 5, 2008
North Dakota – April 6, 2008
Kansas – April 10, 2008
Milwaukee- April 11, 2008
Utah – April 11, 2008
Chicago – April 12, 2008
Utah – April 12, 2008
NYC – April 18, 2008
Minneapolis – April 25, 2008

January 24, 2008
Rock The Bells This Weekend: August 5th and 6th

Just a friendly video reminder that Rock The Bells IV will be held this weekend on August 5th and 6th. I will be at the first show and hope to see you there.

Get this video and more at MySpace.com

August 3, 2006
Rock The Bells Trailer

Just a friendly reminder Rock The Bells will be here sooner than you think. For more info read my previous post or go to RockTheBells.net

Get this video and more at MySpace.com

July 7, 2006
Murs Free Show: Photo Review

Opening act Blue Collar take the stage.

Pretty hype show from Blue Collar lots of energy and movement.

Murs says he thanks all of fans for all of the support over the years.

Murs introduces the next opening act.

Supremacy takes to the mic and are dressed weird like Murs says.

Supremacy has good beats with Murs doing a track with them at the end.

Murs starts his set.

No AC and the house is still packed for Murs.

Murs getting some air while he keeps the audience going.

Murs tells us he sometimes lipsyncs Coldplay and demostrates live.

Murs puts his hand in the air and the crowd follows.

Cameraman tries to keep up with Murs energetic performance.

Murs does a Snoop Dogg and Kris Kross medley.

Murs tells the crowd why he did a Fan Appreciation Day Free Show.

Murs has the whole crowd shouting his new song/anthem, L.A.!

Trying to capture the energy Murs is giving.

Another artistic shot showing Murs positive vibe at the show.

Sunspot Jonz shows how he H-U-S-T-L-E.

Murs is noticeably tired after a great show but still signs and talks to fans.

Murs signs my Murray’s Revenge CD and tells me that my Turok shirt is cool and the N64 version is the best.

July 3, 2006
Barkley Plus MTV Equals A Pit?

The 2006 MTV Movie Awards Preview (No Spoilers)
I received my tickets to go to the MTV Movie Awards through Gnarls Barkley. How you might ask? Well I was at the Gnarls Barkley sight and saw that they had a MySpace sight also (like everyone else in the universe) so I clicked the link. In their MySpace blog it had info of being in the pit audience for the MTV Movie Awards. So I filled out the info and in a couple of days got the tickets. Anyone going to the awards next year and want to be in the pit, I suggest to wear comfortable shoes because I had to stand from 3:30 pm through 10:30 pm.

Jessica Alba was hosting the show this year and I think she did a good job. I have really not seen her do much comedy but some of her skits and lines were pretty funny. The second thing that stood out about Alba was how skinny she looks in person and for that matter most of the female celebrities. The pairing of some of the presenters lead to some funny moments because of the different personalities. One moment that comes to mind was Colin Farrell and Jamie Foxx the stars of the upcoming Miami Vice because being in the pit I could actually see the teleprompter and Jamie Foxx was not reading a word from it. Colin Farrell was trying to stay with it but Jamie Foxx kept going off and it was hilarious. Another moment came from Ludacris and Rosario Dawson and what Ludacris says right before they open the envelope. Samuel L. Jackson came out by himself and was just as cool as ever. Most of the winners and presenters were in top form and had me laughing at celebrities that I did not think were comical before.

There were three musical performers at the MTV Movie Awards: Christina Aguliera, Gnarls Barkley and AFI. Christina Aguliera’s set was less pop than ever before and I will give her credit to her peformance, dancers and band really put in work. Did this make me a Christina Aguliera fan? No but it was entertaining. Gnarls Barkley was the artists that I came to see and they did not disappoint. Their set was a spacey fantasy (you will know what I mean when you see the show) and had everyone clapping and dancing. Try to figure out which one is Danger Mouse when you see the show. Cee-lo sounds as good as he sounds on record if not better. Gnarls Barley was definitely a highlight of the show for me. I have to admit that I did not know who AFI was going into the show but they had a lot of fans there. The people in the pit even had to make a costume change for their performance. AFI made their presence known by putting in a lot of energy into their set. A behind the scene moment from AFI that was cool for the pit was that the drummer gave his sticks to a couple of their fans. Some more behind the scene moments from the show was Jessica Alba shouting out, “Flavor Flav!”, Rosario Dawson doing a little dance, LL Cool J getting pawed by a lot of females, Keanu Reeves trying to get water for the pit and Will Ferrell rubbing some guy’s bushy hair ever so gently.

The 2006 MTV Movie Awards was a great experience overall and has me excited to see how it turns out because they shot the show out of order. The 2006 MTV Movie Awards will air June 8th at 9:00 pm. See you there.

June 4, 2006
Rock The Bells Festival IV

Thanks to Detrimental Storm for reminding me of one of the best Hip-Hop festivals to hit California, Rock The Bells. They are now on their fourth festival and it seems they are not losing steam. The lineup for this year looks to be amazing with performances by:
Mos Def
Talib Kweli
Redman
De La Soul
Aesop Rock
Living Legends
Del The Funky Homosapien
Immortal Technique
Murs 3:16
Self Scientific
Visionaries
Planet Asia
Hosted by Supernatural
Rock The Bells will begin on August 5th at the NOS Events Center (San Bernardino, CA) and end on August 6th at the Sleep Train Pavilion (at Concord). This will not be one to miss because in previous years at Rock The Bells they were the first to have the entire Wu-Tang perform onstage in over 10 years. Now with ODB’s death (R.I.P.) that incredible event can never happen again. So do not miss out like I did and countless others and buy your tickets now because the Ecliptic One himself will be present to share in the festivities.

May 31, 2006