For Artist and Pianist Angelo Hart, his most recent album Storyteller is an experimental mix of Jazz and Classical music, destined to connect with a focused mind. An instrumental collection of emotions and improv, bouncing around the keys like a brush from Jackson Pollock, it’s difficult to describe the genre of music Hart is making, but not the musical impact. Different from your typical arrangement of blaring mixes jamming multiple instruments into a seamless harmony, this is the story of creating with just one.
Hip Hop Day 2016
November 19, 2016
Officially dubbed Hip Hop Day by the mayor of Phoenix, Greg Stanton, it looks like Arizona has its newest official holiday to celebrate. Taking place every 3rd Saturday of November, this years Hip Hop Festival took things to new heights for themselves and the community of artists it serves. Invited to come and capture the experience of the festivities, there was definitely plenty to see.
Quantum Leap – Varnell Hill
Recently released Hip Hop concept album Quantum Leap, created by Yannick Beats and the sonically established character Varnell Hill, easily has some music that could be added to any Hip Hop playlist. Stemming from a mixture of a couple different influences, I’ve personally been playing this album regularly and already have a couple of tracks on repeat.
Arizona Pianist Angelo Hart’s “Intrepid”
Angelo Hart, a pianist out of Arizona and Chicago, brings us his first full length album compilation, Intrepid. Groomed while studying music in Chicago, Angelo has learned to create a brand new sound, fresh to classical and jazz-happy listeners everywhere.
Blended Babies – See The World (ft. Asher Roth & Chuck Inglish)
Here’s a new clip from Blended Babies for ‘See The World’, their debut single featuring verses from Asher Roth and Chuck Inglish. A smooth track that easily made its way into the rotation after a couple plays.
Check out this Ken Koller– directed clip above. And see the world, the same as meeeee…
Official Video: Drake – Hold On We’re Going Home
“Would you like a Video?”
With the release of his newest studio album, Drake decided to let go of the official video for his popular single Hold On We’re Going Home.
My Headphones : Come As You Are – Audio Push (HS87)
After listening to Come As You Are for a couple days now, I can easily say this is definitely making its way into the rotation. Even for a mixtape, everything it was composed of was on point. The beats, the rap, and the production made for cool West Coast riding music.
New Video: Big K.R.I.T. “Multi ‘Til The Sun Die” (Premiere)
Easily becoming one of the best musical artists, not just in hip-hop, but in music in general, Big K.R.I.T. lets go of a new video from his recent project King Remembered In Time in true artistic fashion.
JAY-Z “Magna Carta… Holy Grail” Album Cover
Located in the United Kingdom, The Salisbury Cathedral, home to one of the four surviving original 1215 Magna Carta documents, has become the site which debuted JAY Z’s Magna Carta… Holy Grail album cover art.
Chuck Inglish – Drops
It’s a little disappointing that even though Sir Michael Rocks and Chuck Inglish are still in music, they just aren’t doing it as The Cool Kids anymore.
Mixtape Monday : King Los – Becoming King
Another tape to add in rotation.
Before Becoming King, I’m sure a lot of people out there who listen to hip hop music haven’t heard much of King Los, but let me say this, he can definitely fill any rapping prescription you need.
Mixtape Monday: Big Krit – K.R.I.T.
This One’s A Keeper.
If your looking for true hip-hop music from a true hip-hop artist, Big KRIT’s new mixtape might be something you want to plug in.