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Wednesday, November 21, 2007
Installation4 Art Tour Arrives In Miami For Art Basel
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Scion's National Art Tour - INSTALLATION 4: It's A Beautiful World-
Arrives in Miami during Art Basel
Scion's National Art Tour - INSTALLATION 4: It's A Beautiful World-
Arrives in Miami during Art Basel
Los Angeles - November 2007 - Scion's fourth installment of the innovative Scion Installation Art Tour, entitled "It's A Beautiful World," arrives in Miami for the prestigious Art Basel event on December 7. The opening reception for the public will take place from 7:00 - 10:00 P.M. at The Raleigh Hotel Penthouse on South Beach, preceded by a private press reception, 5:00 -7:00 P.M. All "Beautiful World" artists will attend both of these events. Six of this year's artists designed custom balloons, each eight-feet in diameter, which will fly over the grounds of the Raleigh Hotel. Also on display will be the custom designed Scion art cars from Dalek, Sage Vaughn, and Ron English.
Art Basel is the largest art event in North America - each year Miami plays host to galleries, art collectors, artists, dealers, curators, critics and art enthusiasts from around the world. All of the Installation artists will have the opportunity to attend and take advantage of all the opportunities that Art Basel offers.
The theme "It's a Beautiful World" was interpreted by each artist, in one of four mediums- painting, photography, sculpture, and collage.
This year's artists include: Andrew Pommier, Andy Mueller, Angela Boatwright, Blaine Fontana, Blek LeRat, Books llll, Caia Koopman, Chris Yormick, Cody Hudson, Dalek, David Choe, David Ellis, Eye One, Francesco LoCastro, Freddi C, J. Shea, James Jean, Jeff Soto, Joshua Krause, Kelsey Brookes, Kenton Parker, Kofie, Mel Kadel, Michael Sieben, Mike Giant, Rammellzee, RETNA, R. Grimes, Ron English, Sam Flores, Sage Vaughn, The London Police, Tim McCormick, Travis Millard, Yoskay Yamamoto and more.
Scion Installation 4 will visit the following cities around the country: Austin, Texas; Chicago; Minneapolis; Los Angeles; Miami; New York; Philadelphia; Seattle; and Boston. Each tour stop will kick off with an opening event for local art aficionados, press, and other urban tastemakers.
The final tour stop and auction will be in Los Angeles, at the new Scion Installation L.A. space in the Culver City Arts District. All of the artwork will be auctioned off to the public, and 100 percent of the proceeds will go toward art related charities. In previous years, the auctions have raised more than $110,000 for charity.
Launched in 2003, Scion Installation is a revolutionary art tour affirming Scion's ongoing commitment to supporting independent artistic expression and featuring work from an unprecedented collective of contemporary artists. Previous participants have included: Andre from Paris, Gary Baseman, Mr Cartoon, Crash, Daim, Daze, Blaine Fontana, Sam Flores, Friendswithyou, Futura, Mike Giant, Justin Hampton, Krush, Mear One, Ricky Powell, Persue, Revok, Retna, Rostarr, Saber, Kenny Scharf, Seak, StayHigh 149, Wearesupervision, and more. The program is designed to give exposure to both established and emerging artists.
For four years the tour has evolved, and each year the medium with which the artists showcase their work changes. The first year featured Scion xB panels and xA sculptures, while the second year presented art on three foot by eight foot wood panels. Each artist’s unique style was introduced on three-foot long polyurethane Scion tC sculptures for the third tour.
For more information on the tour, the artists, the artwork and details from past tours please visit: http://www.scion.com/installation
For more information on the tour, the artists, the artwork and details from past tours please visit: http://www.scion.com/installation
About Scion:
Scion, from Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., was 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 ground-breaking models. The xD is an urban subcompact five-door, featuring a muscular stance and accentuated wheel flares. The xB, an urban utility vehicle, combines remarkable interior space with iconic styling. And the tC sports coupe surprises the buyer with the convenience of a hatchback and the luxury of a standard all-glass panorama moonroof, complementing the usual wide array of features on all Scions. For more information, visit
www.scion.com
Scion, from Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., was 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 ground-breaking models. The xD is an urban subcompact five-door, featuring a muscular stance and accentuated wheel flares. The xB, an urban utility vehicle, combines remarkable interior space with iconic styling. And the tC sports coupe surprises the buyer with the convenience of a hatchback and the luxury of a standard all-glass panorama moonroof, complementing the usual wide array of features on all Scions. For more information, visit
www.scion.com
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Remaining Installation Tour Schedule
December 7, 2007 (during Art Basel)
Miami, FL
The Raleigh Hotel Penthouse
www.raleighhotel.com
Miami, FL
The Raleigh Hotel Penthouse
www.raleighhotel.com
January 17 - February 15, 2008
Austin, TX
Gallery Lombardi
www.gallerylombardi.com
Austin, TX
Gallery Lombardi
www.gallerylombardi.com
March 7 - 21, 2008
Philadelphia, PA
F.U.E.L. Gallery
www.fuelcollection.com
Philadelphia, PA
F.U.E.L. Gallery
www.fuelcollection.com
April 2008
Minneapolis, MN
Minneapolis, MN
April 2008
Los Angeles, CA
Scion Installation L.A.
www.scion.com/space
Los Angeles, CA
Scion Installation L.A.
www.scion.com/space
Labels: art, press release, scion, street art
Friday, November 16, 2007
Anime Music Video Now Available
We're pleased to announce the launch of hip-hop artist Anime's debut music video for "Tell Myself I'm Happy."
This video was directed by Charlie Kaplan for Eilrack Productions, and shot entirely in Long Island, NY. Anime's management comments: "It was important to all of us to bring a certain element back to the Hip Hop forefront. This video contains the 4 basic elements - DJing, Graffiti, B-Boying, MCing - on top of a real fun vibe rarely seen in Hip Hop videos these days."
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New exclusive track featuring Anime:
DJ Dennis Blaze ft Musiq & Anime - "Just Friends (2K7 Remix)"
http://www.emceeanime.com/musik/just_friends320.mp3
(Right Click & Save As)
DJ Dennis Blaze ft Musiq & Anime - "Just Friends (2K7 Remix)"
http://www.emceeanime.com/musik/just_friends320.mp3
(Right Click & Save As)
Also check out a live freestyle from Anime on J Smooth's Underground Railroad show:
Streaming Audio
Anime - Tell Myself I'm Happy (Dirty)
http://link7.streamhoster.com/?u=elemental&p=%2Fanime_tellmyselfimhappy_dirty.wma&odaid=4873
http://link7.streamhoster.com/?u=elemental&p=%2Fanime_tellmyselfimhappy_dirty.wma&odaid=4873
Anime - The Day After (Dirty)
http://link7.streamhoster.com/?u=elemental&p=%2Fanime_thedayafter_dirty.wma&odaid=4873
http://link7.streamhoster.com/?u=elemental&p=%2Fanime_thedayafter_dirty.wma&odaid=4873
Wednesday, November 14, 2007
Nov 28 - Strictly Social - Peter Hadar, Jimmie Reign, Jon Bibbs
Nu-soul Magazine presents another edition of Strictly Social on Wednesday November 28. Join us for a night of eclectic soul fusion at the beautiful Skinny's Lounge in North Hollywood.
This month we have live performances from some of the brightest stars in progressive future soul:
PETER HADAR
www.myspace.com/peterhadar
Read the Nu-Soul Interview with Peter Hadar
JON BIBBS
www.myspace.com/jonbibbsmusic
JIMMIE REIGN
www.myspace.com/jimmiereign1
Come early for a special listening party for Amp Fiddler's new album Afro Strut!
www.myspace.com/ampfiddler
Musical cocktails are always provided by our residents DJs Milky Wayne & Destroyer.
Nu-Soul Presents Strictly Social
Wednesday November 28
Skinny's
4923 Lankershim Blvd
North Hollywood, CA 91601
NO COVER!
21+
9pm-2am
www.myspace.com/lastrictlysocial
Nu-SoulMag.com
Nextaid.org
LondonUndergroundShoes.com
Labels: club, events, losangeles, music, soul, strictlysocial
Friday, November 02, 2007
Anime Returns The Voice of Hip-Hop Back To The People With The Release of "Tell Myself I'm Happy"
Streaming Tracks
Anime - Tell Myself I'm Happy (Dirty)
Anime - The Day After (Dirty)
Anime Returns The Voice of Hip-Hop Back To The People With The Release of "Tell Myself I'm Happy"
Nowhere has this policy of "eat it until you like it" become more evident than in today's music. What was once the lone voice of the people has become nothing more than hollow images of commercialism and violence. It is now designed to take the people's minds off of what is really going on, and desensitize them to the real life violence taking place all over the world everyday. What was once our parent's spirit of revolution has become a symbol of exactly how corrupted and apathetic our generation has become.
All is not lost however. Since the late 1990's a movement has been brewing. In basements and on street corners the essence of freedom remains strong, ready to bubble to the surface and give the people their voice back. Among this guerrilla movement stands Anime. An emcee as unpredictable and gritty as the animated films that he draws his name from and inspired by the pioneers of the hip-hop culture as well as revolutionary artists from all genres. He has spent over 10 years in the underground perfecting his craft. This time spent paying dues allowed Anime to develop a well balanced style that is as full of classic hip-hop braggadocio as it is full of story telling and social commentary.
Possessing the swagger of an east coast b-boy; combined with an aggressive delivery, and superior wordplay - Anime stands out from the pack. Always pushing the limits of what he is capable of as an emcee, and what hip-hop music is capable of being; Anime is set to strike the industry with a laser guided dose of reality. All in an effort to give a voice back to the people.
Anime's first single, "Tell Myself I'm Happy" is everything that a hip-hop single should be. The feel good (yet thought provoking) beat is provided by German super-producer Shuko. Anime paints a picture with his lyrical imagery taking us through "just one of those days". The track is anchored by a contagious chorus sung by rock singer Mike Maven. The light hearted vibe of the main single is balanced by the sinister B-side "The Day After". For this track, Anime is joined by crewmates Animal Cracka and A.D. "The Day After" sets the scene of what life would be like the day after a presidential assassination.
www.myspace.com/animehiphop
The Buzz On Anime
"Solid material no doubt. Crazy production on both joints, Anime attacks the mic with mad charisma...definitely feels like circa '95...hot ish!"
- Shareef Hakim, WRFL/88.1 fm
"Dope man, i dig both sides...particularly the A-side, "Tell Myself I'm Happy"."
- DJ Hyphen, KUBE 93.3 FM Seattle
"Great track, well produced... Great lyrics too!"
-Laurie Gail, Promo Only MPE
"Tell Myself I'm Happy" breathes life in an oversaturated industry full of line dance crunk and fluff. This track speaks to me, as well as gives me and my audience something to relate to.
-DJ PrizMatiK, Focuson The DJ (Sprint Mobile / US Cellular)
"For a guy spitting righteous vitriol at The Man, Anime sure has a fun time with it. Boppy, jazz-inflected beatscapes set up flows that are darkly resigned without ever being bitter. That's an essential balance for this (and any) conscious rhymer: getting serious without losing a sense of humor."
- Editor Review from Download.com
"The Anime joint Shuko did is absolutely banging!"
-Eric Jordan, WWVU, Morgantown, WV (University of West Virginia)
"This is Hotness!"
-Mr. Groove, KGNU Boulder / Denver, CO
"Yeah I'm digging this track. I'm feeling the beat, and feeling the rhymes. This is one of those feel good tracks with the vibe, and I'm digging homies flow. I even like the hook."
-Nesto, WODU , Norfolk, VA (Old Dominion University)
Labels: hiphop, press release
Thursday, November 01, 2007
Waxploitation Presents: Causes 1 - for Darfur
Waxploitation Presents: Causes 1 - for Darfur
please re-post or forward this info wherever you can to help support. direct folks to the signup link which will be crucial in helping track demand for the CD, which in turn helps gain a greater retail presence.
please re-post or forward this info wherever you can to help support. direct folks to the signup link which will be crucial in helping track demand for the CD, which in turn helps gain a greater retail presence.
Waxploitation has put together a benefit CD for Darfur with rare and exclusive songs from Animal Collective, The Black Keys, Bloc Party, Bright Eyes, Cornelius, The Cure, David Sylvian, Death Cab for Cutie, (International) Noise Conspiracy, The Shins remixed by Clint Mansell, Spoon, Teargas & Plateglass, Thievery Corporation and Travis. 100% of the proceeds go to Doctors Without Borders, Human Rights Watch and Oxfam America. Please go to www.waxploitation.com/signup now and sign up for a CD! It's a worthy cause!
Labels: cd, charity, waxploitation
