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Thursday, May 31, 2007
Scion Presents: Rendition
Scion celebrates cutting edge art with the opening of a new show, Rendition, in its 4,500 square foot Installation L.A. Gallery. Curated by Eyeone, (Seeking Heaven Crew and Second to None), Rendition features artists Asylm, Cab, Jorger, Kozem, Klee, Luna, Mear, Panic, Passenger, Patrick Martinez, Skypager, Vyal, and Yem.
Eyeone began painting with aerosol during a boring summer break between grades 10 and 11 in high school. He forms part of the Seeking Heaven and Second to None street art crews. His work has been featured in diverse publications, notably the books “Graffiti World,” “Graffiti L.A.,” “Big Time Magazine,” and “Rime,” among others. He has exhibited extensively in the U.S. and is currently featured in an exhibition representing LosAngeles in France. Born in Mexico City, Eyeone was raised and is based in Los Angeles. He holds a MFA degree in Design Media Arts from the University of California, Los Angeles.
Involved in the street art movement since 1989, Asylm began his quest to develop a recognizable street art style on the walls of the Los Angeles River. Asylm actively transfers the value of art as a mentor in community organizations such as the Los Angeles Conservation Corps’ Clean & Green program and Artcorps L.A. Asylm works with students to create colorful murals that can be seen throughout 20 schools within the Los Angeles Unified School District.
Cab is regarded by many as one of L.A.’s most prolific street artists. Hailing from East Los Angeles, his work has traveled the states and the globe. He has been featured in countless publications, including “Lost,” “The History of Los Angeles Graffiti Art,” and “Graffiti L.A.”
Cache has turned the streets of his native Los Angeles into a vibrant outdoor gallery. His walls prominently featuring his trademark chicken characters can be seen throughout the city.
Seeing the graffiti in his East L.A. neighborhood inspired Jorger to pursue art from a very young age. This pursuit has led him to develop his visual style in diverse media, from skateboard graphics and apparel to painting and 3D modeling.
Klee's painting adventures began in 1992 in Guadalajara, Mexico and continue in L.A. to this day. Armed with spray paint, oil paint, acrylics, or sometimes a screen and a squeegee, he has worked on numerous surfaces including walls, trains, bridges, canvases, wood panels, metal plates, and other found objects. He considers his mission in life to speak and act against injustice through his art and to always find a way to exist despite all challenges. It’s in his blood.
Kozem is a highly active exponent of a new generation of urban artists. He lives in East Los Angeles.
Born in Mexico, Distrito Federal and raised in Los Angeles, Luna first became drawn to street art in junior high. "Something about it appealed to me, and I guess you can say I’ve been hooked ever since. In high school a friend of mine 'borrowed' Subway Art from the library for me and I loved it so much, it never went back. Since then I’ve experimented with spray-paint and other fun marking tools, but mostly I’ve spent my time documenting things – much of it graffiti – throughout L.A. (and wherever else I find myself) on good old-fashioned film. Every once in a while, I’ll pick up a can or two for mural projects and other such shenanigans. My eye is very drawn to walls, bridges, trains, buildings, and the paint found on these surfaces: hidden treasures in the midst of grotesquely large, obnoxious, and visually polluting advertisements plastered all over the city.”
Educated on the streets of Los Angeles, Mear is a self-taught painter, designer and sculptor with a professional art career that spans over fifteen years. The artist’s philosophy is clear in his name, which is an acronym meaning Manifest Energy And Radiate. His art is a passionate attempt to speak a higher form of language, encouraging people to raise their social and political consciousness and become involved in their own lives through creativity. Mear has achieved legendary status among the urban street art circle and has been recognized as an international art sensation. His raw, vibrant style catches the eye with its colorful intricacy and ensnares the mind with its deep, intriguing messages.
Panic is recognized by the Los Angeles street art community as a style innovator and influence on countless practitioners of the art. Most recently, he was a consultant on the monumental “Graffiti L.A.” book project. He is a member of the Seeking Heaven crew based in North East Los Angeles.
Since the vivid days of Patrick Martinez’s childhood he was drawing or scribbling on something. In his teenage years he was introduced to Hip Hop culture and exclusively to one of its elements, street art. Hip Hop has influenced his art ever since he understood what it was about. He uses subject matter such as everyday people that aren’t usually painted into the limelight and elements of the city that would be thought of as objects we take for granted. He keeps a steady career doing illustrations and design for clients such as ADIDAS, RIME, FRANK 151, NIKE, UPPER PLAYGROUND, SOUL ASSASINS, and STONES THROW. Patrick holds a degree in illustration from Art Center College of Design.
A native Angeleno, Passenger currently makes Long Beach his base of operations. He is a photographer and printmaker who documents everything from daily life to the underground punk scene.
Skypager’s work is a highly developed craft merging elements of typography, punk rock, skating, street art, and all the other syndromes of a city such as Los Angeles. His clients include NIKE, STUSSY, and X-LARGE. He is a member of seminal L.A. skate crew Shred Team and all-Cali graffiti crew Lords.
YEM is an acronym for Y x ENERGY = MOTION. Once known as Krenz, he is reminded of this equation every time he inks his name. With roots back to the L.A. Bomb Squad, K2S, and the mastermind of AMseven, he has nothing to prove. Transferring himself to France in the early 90s, he wrote his way around Europe. Stamping his mark one ink stain at a time, his name is synonymous with substance. His works strive for meaning and awareness; insight is etched into each piece. Now back in Los Angeles, he continues the development of this high-risk craft, working against the ink of night.
Vyal is currently living in Los Angeles. He is constantly booked for live street art and mural work. His technique and imaginative iconography grace the walls of many communities throughout the city. He will be speaking on street art at the Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA) in L.A. this spring.
Sheak has been dj’ing in unique fashion throughout L.A., including stints at the Beauty Bar, Le Deux, Vermont, Barcade, and Monroe’s.
An Echo Park local, Dr. Jules is premiering his documentary on L.A. street art at the Battle of the Year Festival in Montpellier, France.
Rendition refers to an interpretation of culture in Los Angeles, translated by the artists and presented in a visual form. For some of the artists in this exhibition, rendition alludes to the fact that some of their creative work, as in the case of street art, is often rendered, made to disappear, its whereabouts unknown. For others, rendition is literal: the rendering of an image fed by the experience of living in this city.
The opening reception takes place June 9, 7:00 – 10:00 P.M. at the Scion Installation LA Gallery, 3521 Helms Ave. (at National), Culver City, CA 90232. The show will remain up through June 30.
Dedicated to fostering independent artistic expression, the Scion Installation L.A. Gallery is a space that allows artists to explore their creative visions. The new Scion Installation Gallery hosts art shows and art-related events for cutting-edge urban artists from across the globe. Due to success and growth, the Scion Installation L.A. Gallery recently moved from its Washington Boulevard location to Helms and National near the Hayden Tract area. Gallery hours are Wednesday through Saturday 11:00 A.M. – 6:00 P.M. and by appointment -310.815.8840. For more information, visit www.scion.com/space.
About Scion:Scion is the newest line of vehicles from Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc. Developed with a new generation of youthful buyers in mind, Scion’s mission is to provide distinctive products, the opportunity to personalize, and an innovative, consumer-driven process at the retail level. The Scion brand features three groundbreaking models: the all-new xD subcompact five-door; the xB, an urban utility vehicle with an iconic shape; and the tC sports coupe. For more information, visit www.scion.com.
Labels: art, opening, scion, street art
Tuesday, May 22, 2007
Mudville - IrisNova - 6/12
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Eternity:http://www.mudvillemusic.com/downloads/Mudville_Eternity.mp3
Audio Streams
Wicked:
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Wonder Boy:
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Spirits In The Material World:
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MUDVILLE - IRIS NOVA (06/12/07)
Where else can you hear...
* R.E.M's Mike Mills
* Tabla player/producer Karsh Kale,
* Telecaster maestro Jim Campilongo, (The Little Willies),
* Ethel, the maverick string quartet,
* Avant-jazz saxophonist Michael Blake (Lounge Lizards), and
* Buddy Cage, pedal steel guitar legend (Bob Dylan, New Riders of the Purple Sage)
...together on one record?MUDVILLE reaches ever more stirring and soulful musical heights with their third release, Iris Nova. This meticulously crafted album features collaborations with an eclectic array of great artists.
This modern masterwork from songwriter/vocalist Marilyn Carino and producer/instrumentalist Benny Cha Cha furthers the retro-futuristic excursions of 2005's acclaimed The Glory of Man is Not in Vogue (hailed by Nylon as "enchanting...a testament to the healing powers of rhythm" and called "poetic" and "other-worldly" by the New York Post). With eleven original tunes plus a cover of The Police's "Spirits in the Material World," Mudville seamlessly blends old-school soul and hip-hop grooves with a jazz sensibility, electronica flourishes, and live orchestral arrangements. The songs on Iris Nova paint captivating portraits of spiritual ambivalence, anguish and liberation, all on a palette of juicy grooves.
Outside of Mudville, Carino has co-written with and loaned her strange, fearless voice (compared to Sarah Vaughan, Nina Simone and Annie Lennox) to projects produced by Billy Talbot of Neil Young and Crazy Horse and Sly Dunbar and Robbie Shakespeare.
Benny Cha Cha, whose profile is on the rise, has lent his skills as a producer, bassist, and composer to artists such as Wu-Tang Clan's Killah Priest, Brazilian Girls, Karsh Kale, Marshall Crenshaw and the Dred Scott Trio.Mudville's music has been heard on more than 150 U.S. and Canadian radio stations including KCRW's Morning Becomes Eclectic, NPR programs Morning Edition and Studio 360, in the feature film Slutty Summer, and on the Gemini Award-winning Canadian TV show ReGenesis.
Iris Nova will be available from iTunes worldwide, eMusic, Rhapsody, Napster and other major e-tailers. Limited-edition signed and numbered CDs (some which include original watercolors by Marilyn) will be available only at live performances or directly from the band.
http://www.mudvillemusic.com/ www.myspace.com/mudville
PURCHASE:
itunes
emusic
Labels: mudville, press release
Monday, May 21, 2007
2Tall Presents Dudley Perkins & Georgia Anne Muldrow "Beautiful Mindz" - June 12th
Download the "Beautiful Mindz" Promo Sampler Mega Mix (mixed by Dj 2-Tall) MP3:
http://www.dj2tall.com/BM/2tall_beautifulmindz_promomix.mp3
2 TALL PRESENTS DUDLEY PERKINS & GEORGIA ANNE MULDROW "BEAUTIFUL MINDZ" IN STORES JUNE 12th 2007
Recognized for releasing the Pro X Fade advanced cross fader technology (http://www.eclecticbreaks.com/proxfade) and promoting one of the largest club nights in the UK, the Eclectic Breaks label strikes once again forming an alliance with the independent hiphop distribution powerhouse, boutique label, & digital retailer; Amalgam Entertainment to unleash a new LP entirely produced by DJ 2tall featuring Dudley Perkins (aka Declaime) and Georgia Anne Muldrow on vocal duties. This is a unique UK/USA collaboration project that combines intelligent lyrics, free thinking, poetic verse and skilled studio productions, to result in an incredibly fresh, poignant and positive album.
The album's title 'Beautiful Mindz' is a message to the listeners that we are capable of much more than we think, and the project itself reflects that it's not difficult to put together a unique album of music with people from other parts of the planet. From their initial acquaintance to the albums completion, the whole experience was natural and organic as all great partnerships are.
Dudley Perkins is best known for his releases on US label Stones Throw Records, where he lends his unique voice to many of Madlib's productions. Highlights from his releases include the single 'Flowers' and album 'Expressions (2012 A.U.)', plus the album 'Illmindmuzik' as Declaime on Good Vibe Recordings. Georgia Anne Muldrow is also associated with Stones Throw, and is their only female signing. Noticed early on by fellow LA hip hop trendsetters Sa Ra, as well as Detroit's Platinum Pied Pipers, the buzz created saw her sound reach the airwaves of Worldwide with Gilles Peterson on the BBC, and to Peanut Butter Wolf, who signed her to a two-album deal on Stones Throw, where she recently released 'Olesi: Fragments Of An Earth'. Originally known for his accolades in the DJ championship world, where he took home the title of UK DMC Team Champions in 2003 with his crew the Trusicians, 2tall has been making a name for himself as a producer over the past few years. 'Beautiful Mindz' is the first ever project from these three combined talents.
Beautiful Mindz is Available Worldwide June 12th 2007 (Eclectic Breaks/Amalgam)
TRACKLISTING:
01. Introduction
02. ATall
03. Time
04. Mic Check
05. A Beautiful Mind
06. Coils
07. Interlude
08. Newniss
09. The Fonk Will Set You Free
10. Fonkwitme
11. Holy Skit
12. Poet Past The Weak
13. Ain't That Strange
14. Wakin Up
15. Messagez
16. U R
17. Outro
2 tall / Dudley & Georgia are available for booking, interviews, & general press inquiries
www.AmalgamDigital.com
www.EclecticBreaks.com
www.dj2tall.com
Labels: hiphop, press release, soul
Wednesday, May 16, 2007
The Return of Strictly Rhythm Records
Todd (the God) Terry is back with 'Get Down' the first major crossover release on the newly re-launched Strictly Rhythm.
"The label was the starting point for anybody who is anybody in today's house scene" -- Simon Dunmore.
After a five year hiatus the label that defined house music throughout the 1990s announces its return to the dance music community with a track forecast to have huge crossover success – Todd Terry All Stars feat Tara McDonald 'Get Down', a cool vocal house track co written with house music heavy weights Kenny Dope, DJ Sneak and Terry Hunter. It features the talents of Tara McDonald, the voice of Armand Van Helden's – My My My and Axwell's 'Feel the Vibe'. Already championed by BBC Radio 1's Pete Tong, with two successive week's plays and further initial support by Radio 1Xtra's Aaron Ross. Already an underground club hit due to frequent spins from international Dj's including Dimitri from Paris and Roger Sanchez, this record is sure to grow from the grass roots upward. That is not all. Since Strictly first announced its re-launch in Feb 07 and to date has already notched up over 30,000 downloads of its back catalogue. Now the label switches attention towards brand new productions and signings. "It's not about us doing what Strictly have done, it's about us taking it to the next level," says Simon Dunmore, Strictly A & R.
Strictly's new roster now includes exciting new signings and forthcoming releases from Masters at Work, Quentin Harris, Osunlade Tiefschwarz, Mood II Swing and Grand High Priest. A dedicated website has been built and is ready to go live. www.strictly.com will provide a direct facility to download all Strictly product and will provide all the latest news, information on all new releases and exclusive interviews from classic artists like Roger Sanchez, Erick Morillo & Barbara Tucker. Other features include regular podcasts, videos and a newly designed merchandise range.
About Strictly:
Strictly Rhythm the New York label first opened its doors in 1989 and quickly gained a following among club DJs thanks to a series of high quality underground tracks by the likes of Roger Sanchez, Todd Terry and Kenny Dope. In 1994 Strictly notched up its first crossover hit with Real 2 Real's 'I Like To Move It', a feat it was to repeat throughout the rest of the decade with Wink's 'Higher State of Consciousness', Ultra Nate's 'Free' and Wamdue Project's 'King of My Castle'. In between the hits the label provided a steady output of club tracks by a huge array of respected artists from Barbara Tucker and Masters At Work to Erick Morillo, Josh Wink, Armand Van Helden, Danny Tenaglia, David Morales and DJ Pierre. Almost every house producer of repute who was active in the 1990s is represented in the catalogue. 'I am often quoted saying that Defected aspires to be as revered as Strictly Rhythm was back in the day' says Dunmore. 'The label was the starting point for anybody who is anybody in today's scene, be it as a producer, a dj or a collector; Strictly Rhythm has left on them an indelible mark'.
www.strictly.com
www.myspace.com/strictlyrhythmrecords
Labels: labels, press release, strictly
Wednesday, May 02, 2007
Scion Presents: Walking Back To Houston, May 12th
