Frophile: Nonstop MovieWorks x Talib Kweli X Video Rahim

Posted on July 25th, 2008 by visionist.
Categories: Art, Artist Fro-phile, Concerts, Doc's & Flix, Frolaborators, Frophile, Music, Nitelife, Sharing.

So the word is out (thanks OKP, On Smash, Nah Right and to the trailer too- it is quite a teaser). Video Rahim and I have been frolaborating on this documentary on Talib Kweli for sometime now (98-05) and because of some red tape, the doc has not been completed as of yet. So after 10 years of working on it, we decided to at least release the trailer for all the fans to see and - who knows - maybe add some pressure to the powers that be to help make this doc a reality for Kwe’s fans and fans of Hip Hop Docs. We shot over 200 hours of footage over them 10 years, including classic RE shows to Black Stars first performance in Atlanta… to me touring with Kweli on the Beasties tour and with him and Kanye West overseas.

So lets see what you the fans can do to help make this film see the light of day on your DVD player and not just on youtube!

Also check our reel (Nonstop MovieWorks aka “the Culture Capture Champs”) for some more classic spitage from MF DOOM, Jay Z, Oukast and more…

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Phila: Keys To The City Feat. The Roots

Posted on July 15th, 2008 by visionist.
Categories: Artist Fro-phile, Design, Fixed Gear, FroHabitat, Frolaborators, Nitelife, Philly.

Got hipped to this from a cat named Will who sent us this press release - Thats what i like to see in the inbox something relevant, informative and good!

Here some info about the project and links to a dope playlist.

“I‘ve never dripped sweat onto the floors of The Ukie, made it out to “Making
Time,” got my fingers dusty at Armands, or stumbled across The Roots rockin’
the corner of 5th & Passyunk. I wasn’t there. So I live vicariously through
you lucky few that were there or are there now. In an effort to exorcise my
envy I started a project called Keys to the City focusing on Philly.

I enlisted the help of my two favorite Philly artists (the Roots and Diplo) and a website that basically taught me about hip-hop (okayplayer) to tell your story to the world wide interweb.”

Keys to the City Philly features:

* Exclusive interviews with the Roots and Diplo (featuring the premiere of a brand new Diplo track).

* ?uestlove came through with his quintessential playlist of songs recorded by Philadelphia natives or written and produced by notable Illadelph residents.

* An exclusive Mad Decent DJ mix (and a chance to win a Mad Decent prize pack).

* An essay on Philly Music by Okay Player.

* Photo slideshows from The Roots Picnic and Mad Decent Block Party.

* A Philly Music playlist by Jazmine Sullivan.

This is not a definitive picture of Philly music as I am not qualified to
present that. It’s an honest attempt at showing the unlucky who have never been what really goes on in your fair city. So I implore you; if you like what I’ve put together than show some love, write something and post a link. If you think I’m missing something (I am) than let me know, post a playlist
to the page, or send me an email. This is your music and your town, so let me hear your voice.

will abramson

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LA: Saturday Flying Lotus & Gas Lamp Killer

Posted on July 12th, 2008 by visionist.
Categories: Artist Fro-phile, Concerts, Frolaborators, LA, Music, Nitelife.

They will be rocking along side Samiyam, Kutmah, Josh One, Thavius Beck, Lazy Brow & special guests. For Daedelus album release party. Tickets from Turntable Lab -  Fairfax.

Both Flying Lotus Los Angele & Gas Lamp Killer’s new joints at Turntable Lab..

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Artist Fro-phile: Georgia Anne Muldrow

Posted on March 11th, 2008 by jelizen.
Categories: Artist Fro-phile, Frolaborators, Music.


Georgia Anne Muldrow, Flow06: Helsinki, Finland, photo by Luksus*

Stay Woke. We figured with the shine Miss Muldrow is getting with her “Master Teacher” track on Erykah Badu’s new album, a feature on Georgia Anne was long overdue and the perfect candidate for our first “Frolab Artist Fro-phile.” If you are unfamiliar with this womans production skills, vivid lyrics and vocal prowess, you are in for a treat because now you have no excuse!! She sings, produces (Jimetta Rose, Eagle Nebula & others) and occasionally spits a few bars - but not your typical ‘verse-bridge-hook-1key’ type of songs so if you only like that, she may not be for you. Georgia Anne Muldrow has been on the ‘underground’ scene for at least the last 5 years - many were first introduced to her on DJ Jamad’s Suite 903 #7 back in 2004. He says “When I first heard Georgia Ann Muldrow I grew wings. I felt like flying - damn skippy! She gave birth to many artist that we hear today. Nothing is beating this sampler even today. YOU CAN FEEL IT!”


“When Cognito played me ‘Love Again’ it struck me like a wiff of homemade apple pie walking by that had been turned upside down and had been made with pears instead. What I mean is that georgia was immediately familiar but so freakin on her own page I had to stop and really pay attention. Anytime I’ve played that for anyone they’re like, ‘who is that?!!!’” I get thousands of demos. Literally. I throw 99.9% of them out. That one I saved . . .”
- DJ Bobbito Garcia a.k.a. Kool Bob Love

This sampler from 2003 that floated around still gets major rotation on my playlist, and more currently, a handful of projects released that you can buy on iTunes, etc. While my personal preference is her solo work on “Olesi” & “Worthnothings”, in the true spirit of “frolaboration’ she’s done a few projects with Dudley Perkins including the G&D project. Here’s our breakdown of the discography:


Olesi Fragments Of An Earth (2006)
This is one album I’ll listen to for the rest of my life. If you don’t get it on first listen, give yourself the gift of repeat. Everytime I listen there’s a new favorite - her lyrics are so on time and like poetry, have many interpretations and its likely you’ll find something that speaks directly to you. “The light within will live on forever - be encouraged in all you endeavor.” Her phrasing and choices of notes to play and sing are definitely new to your ears and once you tune in, its hard to change the channel. “Speakervision to repel the negative charge.”


Worthnothings (2006) / + Instrumentals
I think lyrically, she’s spreading beautiful and important messages. When you listen to all of her at once, you can tell what points she’s been at in her life. You can hear the frustration and victory and everything in between. And especially for us 20/30sumthin females out there, you are doing yourself a disservice if you don’t give her some of your time! Its like falling in love with a new poet, instrumentalist and songstress all at once. Sometimes I listen to her words and think “exactly! that’s how I felt!” Maybe she’ll publish a book of her lyrics… (Georgia, holla at us so we can freak your book layout!)

Chrome Children: Simply a Joy

“Simply a Joy” from Chrome Children CD/DVD
This is one of my favorite songs. Put this on and *BAM*, instant good mood.


Pattie Blingh And The Akebulan Five: Sagala
I go back and listen to this and wonder why I thought I didn’t really like it at first. Under her alias, “Patti Blingh”, this album is still classic Georgia with her dischorded stacked harmonies that she should patent bc there are some biters on the horizon, standard rhythmic beats and soft vocals that sneaks in some good quotables. She’s really sayin some thangs! “Freedom fries in hot grease!!” Think on that. Dope cover art too.


Beautiful Mindz
A mix of instrumentals & vocals, this has some nice tracks - but like I said earlier - I prefer her solo work. She’s more ‘background vocals’ on this project and its one of those things where you hear her singing and just want more! DP’s voice isn’t my fave so its an odd conflict bc I listen for those brief moments where Georgia is the lead. Overall, it is pretty fonky… so try and let it “set u free.”


G&D Message Uni Versa
Again, a lil too much D and not enough G. Strictly my opinion - but, I’ve talked to many who agree. Regardless, overall it feels good - I just prefer Georgia’s singing to Dudley’s… talking. No hate. Shouts out to Tokio on the sick cover work!


Georgia Anne Muldrow & Declaime “SomeOthaShip: Connect Game” (2008) coming soon
From what I hear on the myspace page, I definitely like this personality of DP as “Declaime” the MC more than his singing. I look forward to this release.

Eagle Nebula

Also coming 2008, Eagle Nebula “Cosmic Headphones” produced by Georgia Anne Muldrow. Tokio deserves another shout out for the FRESH artwork!

More EPs from Georgia

If you check on iTunes or HipHopSite you’ll see a few other EPs available that I haven’t gotten… If you think there’s anything else worth mentioning, that’s what the comment box is for.

A few international folks have gotten the chance to see her live and shared a few snippets with us via youtube:


Georgia in Switzerland


Toronto footage provided by mymanhenri

All of you artists on the grind scared to do multiple projects afraid of “brand dilution” - peep game. Its 2008 and you gotta feed your audiences and once people find you, its up to them to keep up. I give it up to this sista making it happen on so many fronts. Hopefully she’ll touch down in LA again so we can catch a show and hit her off with some Frolab gear, but looks like you gotta be overseas if you want to see her anytime soon. We’ll keep you posted on any tour dates we hear of. Til then - Pick Fros!!

Find out more about Georgia on:
Myspace
Stonesthrow

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