PREVIEW: INTRODUCING LEAH LABELLE WITH J.D AND PHARELL

"WHO'S LEAH LABELLE"

This week Jermaine Dupri and Pharrell were in the trenches making the media introduction rounds with their new projectartist Leah LaBelle. This clip finds the hitmakers and Leah visiting Vibe, Essence and Seventeen.

Watch her space for big thAngs!

RAP CULTURE: SOMETHING FROM NOTHING - THE ART OF RAP (DOCUMENTARY FILM)

We can't wait for this to be released! The truth be told about it now

SOMETHING FROM NOTHING: THE ART OF RAP is a feature length performance documentary about the runaway juggernaut that is Rap music. At the wheel of this unstoppable beast is the film's director and interviewer Ice-T.

According to Billboard, Ice-T has enlisted 50 different legend emcees, including Eminem, Kanye West, Dr. Dre, Common, Nas and many others, to discuss the science behind their lyrical craft. He said that the current influence of pop music in Hip Hop led him to want to make a film discussing the serious art of rhyming.

"I've interviewed 50 emcees - everybody - [from] Kanye West, Ice Cube, Eminem to Melle Mell, Grandmaster Caz," explained Ice. "The Hip Hop scene [has] bec[o]me so pop. I was like, 'I'm gonna do a movie about real rappers and what inspired us.' Maybe that'll hit a reset button on the game and let these kids know it's not just about a pop record. Rap can do a lot."


The Art of Rap also features powerful appearances from rap veterans and originators like Ice Cube, Melle Mel, Grandmaster Caz and Immortal Technique. A trailer for the film can be seen below.

PREVIEW: KEVIN McCALL FEAT. BIG SEAN - NAKED

 

Sexy new R&B club banger right here... Kevin McCall makes his official debut with his brand new single “Naked” featuring Big Sean. The Cali native, who is signed to Chris Brown’s CBE label, sings and raps over the electro-infused cut. The video was recently shot with Chris in the director’s chair. Check out Kevin’s new single now… What do you think?

SYDNEY'S STREET ARTIST: LADY J

"It's street. It's traditional. It's 90's. It's now. It's historic. It's odd. It''s eclectic. It's unstoppable"

That is how miss Lady J best describes her style of art. She's already respectively flaunting her projects around Sydney. To name a few - Bondi Beach and a great laidback chilled night spot called Sol Lounge Bar.

As much as I love her hiphop inspired artwork and wish to have something painted on my bedroom wall.. catch up with Lady J and say hi on Facebook or Twitter.. because there is a lot more style to this girl than meets the brush !!

SYDNEY'S R&B FLAVOR: MIKE CHAMPION - BEAUTIFUL

This man is a star !
Another local talent from Sydney - Mike Champion's Debut LP "Young Boy Old Soul". Beautiful is a ballad written to reflect the process of acknowledging the past and accepting the road ahead with open arms.

In his own words - "The video for the song depicts the lives of real homeless people living on the streets of Sydney. It aims to portray that throughout their struggles and situations, they to are Beautiful people in search of the one thing we need journey to find...That is LOVE!!!"
You can catch this man on the mic every Saturday night at Sydney's most favourite oldskook R&B joint Red Room with top gun oldskool DJ's. Shoutout to PHRISK Management and the team for holding such a great fun night every week!

SYDNEY'S HIPHOP FLAVOR: STAN BRAVO FEAT. MIKE CHAMPION - PICK UP LINEZ / NO REGRETS

Representing Sydney HipHop !

Australia's Hiphop / R&B sensations, Stan Bravo is a pivotal figure in the Australian Music industry. Happily living in Sydney, originally from Harlem USA...also a dedicated actor and radio host with side kick Mirrah Reflects on World Wide Show 93.7fm Koori Radio. Everything you need to know, also a great supporter of local talent and is about to do real things in Sydney. His second single with young boy old soul, the neo soul crooner himself Mike Champion has all the right elements to get your girl blushing with elektric red fever!
The official video will be released soon.