I know Ive been slacking like crazy hard but here is a huge update from Providence’s own Reason. He just dropped a new album titled “Landlords And Lullabies” (click the title for purchase information!) featuring production by Falside, PhillipDrummond, Dox of Poorly Drawn People, DRUMAT!C, Esh The Monolith and Justin Catoni
For album art and a free mixtape click the read more link
Its a bit late in the day but thats what happens when you have a real job. here is the info!
“Five Finger Discount” is a remix compilation originally produced by Providence, Rhode Island beatsmith, Falside. A follow up to his instrumental tape “Bugs In Ya’ Teef“, “Five Finger Discount” is another addition to Falside’s growing digital download series. Available for free download, this installment represents the different syles of Falside’s vastly diverse production. This compilation displays a form of Falside’s production rarely heard previous to this release; the remix. 14 remixed tracks make it clearly evident that Falside’s production can be applied to all styles of emcee’s styles and tastes.
Elevation is a monthly Open Mic / Hip Hop Showcase. Its also a monthly Podcast. We are proud to debut the first official Elevation Podcast. William Javier recorded the open mic, emcee battles, our features performers, and the cypher. He edited it down to one hour and nineteen minutes of pure Rhode Island hip hop audio goodness.
The Elevation podcast is hosted by Rock Solid. The beats are provided by Sterby Rock and William Javier (except when emcee brought their their own beats). The show features performances by: Rock Solid, Romen Rok, Wor Paint, HW, Vendetta, Boudy, Mic Feen, Big City Bumpus, Reason, Dirty Hank, Marshall Law, Science, Casper and CasUno.
Live hip-hop and an audience of smiling faces are rarely seen together nowadays, especially here in Rhode Island. That said; I can’t recall the last time a featured artist kicked off an evening wearing sun-tanning goggles. Romen Rok did exactly that while onstage at Friday night’s Elevation and set the tone for what went on to be an enjoyable, successful open mic night at Firehouse XIII.
Thanks to Rock Solid, who did a fine job of hosting as well as blessing the mic, and Sterby Rock performing scratchutory rape on the tables, the night continued on – and finished – without a moment of silence. Courtesy of some newer names (at least to myself), including Boudy, Wor Paint and Vendetta, and a few of the more recognizable rhyme-slingers, HW, Big City and Mic Feen, the open mic was nicely kept in balance and did a fine job of showcasing the aptitude of our locals.
Check out this brand new track from Reason of Poorly Drawn People featuring production by Falside. I jacked this joint straight from Falside’s Facebook page. Hopefully he wont mind. You can download this joint in high quality here. Give it a listen and tell me what you think!
The powerhouse crew known as Poorly Drawn People are about to drop some new* hotness on you at the end of the month. check out www.myspace.com/motionnotemotion for more information. The album boasts 12 brand new tracks.
Features lots of new hotness from the super group along with their super friends! click the image to download!
Performances by:
PDP – Storm Davis / Reason / Dox / Sterby Rock
Esh The Monolith of Labeless Illtelligence
The Problemaddicts
Antfarm Affiliates
Ax Butane & DJ Janks
Hosted by Swerve One
SATURDAY APRIL 5 2008
THE LIVING ROOM
23 Rathbone St Providence RI
ALL AGES // doors 9pm // $10
Sponsored by AplombClothing.com, Muirphoto.net, Knowmore.org, and Classsick Screenprinting.
Keep Reading for all the details from Storm Davis himself: (more…)
Two Shows In Two Nights. Monkey Business at the AS220. Special Teamz at The Living Room. Mortal comes out of hiding.
Rhode Island hip hop was in full effect this past weekend. I attended two shows. While attending hip hop shows seems like a natural activity for a self proclaimed hip hop fan, the fact that I have not been “out” in over six months makes this a monumental occasion … at least for me.
This write up won’t be so much a full blown review of each event. It will be more of a bunch of mini reviews peppered with scathing criticism, bordering on slander, of the Rhode Island Hip Hop scene as a whole. So sit back. Relax. Grab a tall, ice cold glass of grape Hater-Aid and enjoy.
