Bobby Ray @ FootLocker (7King of SMKA on Guitar)

To promote the new Reebok Classic Remix (I think?) shoe, bobby ray and the band (sans Alien) played a show at footlocker. It was packed and the show was dope!

Donnis - "Watch For It" Freestyle (Motion Family Video)

DONNIS - Watch For It Freestyle - Snack Pack Vol. 2 from DONNIS on Vimeo.

Motion Family has their hand in so much these days it is hard to keep track. They recently released a short video they shot for a Donnis freestyle. Diwang and his camera is a nice little combo... The video looks super clean.

Diamond District (ARTIST SPOTLIGHT)

If you haven't heard of "Diamond District" yet, you have now...be warned. Fadia put me on them a couple days ago, and I have been going through there stuff since. One of the best hip-hop groups out there!

Three Members:
oddisee (producer/MC from Prince George’s county, Maryland) formed this group with solo artist, XO and YU.

Dope Productions...Dope Everything.

Download these projects and check out their website to read more about them...


DOWNLOAD HERE: http://www.zshare.net/audio/58047816db639aed/



DOWNLOAD HERE: http://www.zshare.net/download/58639724e3cf086e/

track list
00 Intro
01 Streets Wont Let Me Chill
02 Who I Be
03 Back To Basics
04 I Mean Business
05 Get In Line
06 In The Ruff
07 The Shining (Produced by Dunc)
08 The District
09 Make It Clear
10 Off The Late Night (Produced by Slim kat 78)
11 Let Me Explain
12 First Time

BIO:
The District of Columbia is home to our nations politics and some of the wealthiest African Americans in the country. It is also home to one of the nations largest income gaps with some of the highest crime, murder and STD rates. It is the culmination of these statics that defines DC Hip Hop. Oddisee (producer/MC from Prince George’s county, Maryland) formed this group with solo artist, XO and YU. The idea was to create a mid-90’s boom-bap themed record for the DC, Maryland & Virginia metropolitan area. XO, (born & raised in North West DC) defines what it is to be a black male raised in the district, with lyrics that have a way of philosophizing that street life. Oddisee defines the experience of growing up in black middle class Maryland. Bordering the poverty his and many other families fled to escape, they found the troubles of the inner city came along with them. YU, having been raised in the district, Maryland & Virginia, shows that DC culture exceeds it’s 10 mile radius. “In The Ruff” is the DMV’s soundtrack. its street savvy, politically conscious lyrics and grimy beats depict life in and around our nations capitol.

now you know!

Nobody Famous “Don’t Act Like I Never Told You” (Music Video)

New Video JUST RELEASED from the homie Nobody Famous...working on a track with him right now. Dope ass producer/rapper from GA, now lives in LA. Check out the video below and be on the look out for his upcoming Album: Order Up! Volume 3: Chicken and Waffles

Nobody Famous-Don't Act Like I Never Told You from Nobody Famous on Vimeo.

SMKA - The 808 Experiment: Vol 1...now on DatPiff.com - (Rate & Comment)

...and Download if you haven't already.



I know this is hardly news. Its more like a statement.

African Jam 2009 @ OMENALA GRIOT MUSEUM (Friday, May 28th)

THE AFRICA IS A JAM CONSISTING OF SOULFUL AFRICAN MUSIC INCLUDING HIP HOP AND MUSIC FROM THE CONTINENT. THERE WILL BE DRUMMERS, DANCERS AND LOVE IN THE PLACE. IT IS ALSO THE ALBUM RELEASE OF "AFRICA CENTER OF THE WORLD" A COLLECTION OF AFRICAN SONGS REMIXED BY SOL MESSIAH TO FIT TODAYS HIP HOP MOVEMENT. COME HAVE FUN WITH YOUR AFRICAN FAMILY!


Friday, May 29, 2009 at 10:00pm

Location: OMENALA GRIOT MUSEUM
Street: 337 DARGAN PL. 30310

"Mr. Falyon meets SMKA" now on DatPiff.com. Rate, Comment & Download...please

PLEASE RATE & COMMENT...and DOWNLOAD if you haven't already.

thanks

Eminem on 106 and Park (talks up B.o.B)

Eminem compliments B.o.B big time in the interview, but is essentially saying what everybody is saying...Also compliments his guitar and productions, which is funny cause 7King Plays Guitar for Booby Ray (not to say the dude can't play, cause he is a crazy talent). 7King (of SMKA) has been playing guitar for B.o.B for the past several month and is unofficially/officially in his band.

"Rap, Sing, Make his own beats, Play Guitar, Key Board....DOPE ass mufucker

I can't wait for B.o.B's first album...and yes SMKA will have production on the joint.

Kanye West - Paranoid (Offical Music Video)

B.o.B @ the Atrium (LIVE TONIGHT may 27th)

B.o.b (a.k.a bobby ray and the eastsiders) is performing tonight alongside a few other performers you may have heard of...(I hope) Nappy Roots, Bobby Creekwater, Stat Que, Born Wit It, Stanza, Siya Play Boy Tre.

B.o.b is an atlanta star on the rise and is certainly something to see. His crazy and talented band make him a stand out performer. Alien the drummer is a star in himself and 7King is the guitar player and 1/2 of SMKA productions.

Be there tonight!!!!

Hollyweerd - Candy for Kleptos

Hollyweerd's newest mixtape presented by 2dopeboyz.com (I know its not new new)

I posted a couple tracks earlier but here it is in full DOWNLOAD HERE

I have only gotten a chance to listen to a couple tracks and I give them both of my thumbs. "hollie ollie" is dope And PP&J are the SHIT so you know the remix of "Nothin to Worry About" is dope...give it a listen and find out if the rest is dope...then let me know!




Features PPL like:
Grip Plyaz
Jaspect
SCAR

Sights of Sounds (TWO) - @ Cenci (May 28th)

A hip-hop show going down in Atlanta @ Cenci...the Bill looks longer than the deceleration of independence but you can probably catch some good hip-hop in there. I have not heard most of the people on the bill, but just got a chance to listen to The Canz the other day and am looking forward to seeing them perform sometime....also the homie Mums FP is gonna kill it, shout out to LLSC.

acts to look out for:
Mums FP
The Canz
Young Lyxx
Big Chad Famous
...and maybe others I haven't heard of.

Mykal Monroe - Demo Reel

One of my good friends Mykal Monroe just sent over her demo reel that I have been asking for for many moons now. Not only is she a great person and beautiful women, but it turns out she is also a great actress. I play the role of the muddy, shoed husband in the first scene... unfortunately she edited out the heated sexy scene that followed (haha, just kidding).

I am sure you will be seeing much much more of Mykal Monroe in the near future.

Southern Style Lyricist Lounge @ apche cafe (TONIGHT May 26th)

TRU SKOOL Tuesdays @ Apache Cafe
Live performances by A.LEON CRAFT, Shred TVT, Snub Zero
Starts @ 9...be there

Go support the homie A.leon Craft... A.leon Craft meets SMKA EP coming soon!

A.leon Craft - "Spaced Out" (prod. SMKA)


Location: Apache Cafe
Street: 64 3rd. St.

Here4U - Sean Falyon (Music Video Short)

Sean has been on a tear since releasing "Mr. Falyon meets SMKA"...his newest material is this short video for a 16. "Here4U" Pretty Dope video... Support Falyon!

Iceberg Creative Video

Mike Posner - Kiss Me Through the Phone (remix)

Mike Posner is a dope artist with a unique sound. FACT. Like the dudes Mixtape a lot, but I have NO idea why he did a remix to this song? Seriously, Why? Does he really need exposure like this. Mike...just stay making good music and leave the soulja boy remixes to other artists.

"Big City Nights" on the Big Screen Tonight @ Cool Cinema

Join Sean Falyon, SMKA and Cool Cinema before "House Party" tonight @ 12:15am, right before the move starts, we will premier "Big City Nights" on the big screen.

Come out and Support SEAN Falyon!!!!



Big City Nights is a MOTION FAMILY VIDEO

The song is off Mr. Falyon meets SMKA...download it if you haven't already

SAVE "PASTE" Magazine

Really Good Magazine...but aren't all magazines going under?

Paste Needs You!

"The global recession has taken its toll on Paste as advertisers have slashed their spending. We are turning to our readers to help bridge the gap. Even a small contribution can make a big difference.

Join 75+ of our favorite artists in the campaign to save Paste and get rare & exclusive tracks as a thank you.

Artists include The Decemberists, Neko Case, She & Him, Cowboy Junkies, Of Montreal, Indigo Girls, Jayhawks, String Cheese Incident, G. Love, Josh Rouse, The Hives, Matthew Sweet, The Avett Brothers, Joe Henry, John Roderick of The Long Winters, Over the Rhine, Bob Mould, Arrested Development, Brandi Carlile, John Doe, Josh Ritter, Marc Broussard and more. We also have a number of goodies (such as signed R.E.M. and Band of Horses posters, an ocean-view cabin on next year's Cayamo cruise, and more) to give to donors in random drawings."

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Learn Dance Moves From James Brown (video)

Sure Michael Jackson could be considered the best dancer in show biz, but no one worked harder than james brown. I had the pleasure of seeing him in his later years and he still had a little left in his tank.

Enjoy the video

Cool Cinema @ Midtown Art - FRIDAY (House party)

Its that time of month again...Cool Cinema is back and the movie is "House Party"...non other then Play from Kid and Play will be there.

What has Play been up to? Will he still have a dope ass hair cut? Will he dance?...find out this and more at COOL CINEMA tomorrow at Midtown Arts.



Don't be afraid to throw back a WHYNATTE while your there either.

KRS-ONE & ATL All-Stars @ the Loft - May 21 THURSDAY

Go and support the local homies and SMKA friends...and if you like KRS-ONE, you can stay and check him out too.

A.leon Craft (A.leon Craft meets SMKA...coming soon)
Senor Kaos
Killer Mike
Bone Crusher
Nappy Roots
...and many more.

(I have have to roll through this one)

Brooke Hogan ft. STACK$ - Falling (Music Video...haha)

"Falling" featuring Stack$ (OFFICIAL VIDEO) from SOBE ENTERTAINMENT on Vimeo.

I have to post this video, because everything with Unique a.k.a Stack$ in it cracks me up. I went to USC with the dude and still remember when he refused to battle Supreeme when they were in town recording for Warner Brothers. ATL 1 - Stack$ 0... keep doing you Stack$...and the offer still stands to battle Negashi if you want to take that.

yes sir

Kanye West - Robo Cop (unoffical video)

Damn I want a video like this...Rome Fortune - "Konami Code" lets make it HAPPEN!!!!

Sneaker Me Stupid & Nike Air Yeezys (Part 1 & 2)

The main man over at Sneaker Me Stupid put together this two part video short, which documents them camping out for the Air Yeezys. For those of you (like myself) who are not sneaker heads, here is a little insight into what sneaker heads do to get new kicks


PART 1


PART 2


Thanks to SNEAKER ME STUPID

CHECK OUT SNEAKER ME STUPID

RE: Spaceships & Satellites Mixtape (DOWNLOAD)

Carl (of Fresh MLK) put me on this mixtape yesterday. I am about half the way through and had to post it. Slept on? YES. Must have? YES.

The Mixtape is presented by DJ Toomp and N Zone Ent.

The is a dope ass mixtape that yall need to download and put in your car. Dude is made talented. Do yourself a favor and DOWNLOAD IT NOW...

DOWNLOAD HERE

ATL MUSIC EVENTS TONIGHT (May 15th)

Its seems as if everyone and there mom is performing tonight. With shows at the Eyedrum, Lennys and Cenci...not to mention Sneaker Pimps at the Tabernacle.

I hope to make as many of these events as possible...not sure how that will work out though.






BELOW IS THE FLYER AND POST FOR FREAKSHOW...def got to check that place out.

Freakshow - Friday @ Eyedrum

Performances by....

Fiona Simone
Donnis
Muffy
Niko Villamore
Ohhh
Bangledesh

@ Eyedrum...in Atlanta. Be there

Amazing Bike Trick Video (WOW)

You think however many years ago, when the bike was first invented, they dreamed about one day doing stuff like this...I doubt it.

Every once in awhile you watch a video on youtube and the reaction is "I didn't know people could do that!" Well this is one of those videos.

Hats off to Danny MacAskill....I think that is a magic bike.

Vibe - Best Rapper Ever Contest?

So this came across my face today, and after I went through the typical reaction one might have to seeing their parents get in a car crash. 1) Shock/Suprised 2) Scared 3) Disbelief 4) Don't Care (once realizing they are alive or VIBE means nothing)


Bottom Line ---- Wale, b.o.b, Drake and blu are super duper...!!!

1) b.o.b is more of an artist then an Rapper, and would probably be upset if someone even called him a Rapper. Dude doesn't even like Rap... so he is out.

2) Blu is more of an MC... not really a rapper. I know its hard to distinguish between the two, but I can!...shit I can do most anything I put my mind to... so he is out. He is a terrible performer, but when you see him live you can tell he is an amazing MC...fact.

WALE or DRAKE...I go Wale! Congrats Wale

(Asher Roth is manufactured (though talented)!...I know a bunch of people that could do the same thing if scooter wanted to help them out)

(Kid Cudi isn't a very good "Rapper")

Who really wants to be a "Rapper" now-a-day anyway.

here is the Vibe Article...
"According to votes cast over the past two days at VIBE.com, Wale, Asher Roth, Drake, and Kid Cudi have all advanced to the second round of the Play-In bracket, setting up Wale v. Asher as well as the blockbuster Drake v. Kid Cudi match up. The Play-In bracket will determine which of these four rappers will represent the hip hop’s next generation in the full Best Rapper Ever competition, which kicks off next Monday, May 18. The winner of the Play-In bracket will receive the 128th seed overall and immediately face Eminem, who secured the number one overall seed when he was named the Best Rapper Alive by voters at VIBE.com last year.

Of the four next generation rappers still standing, Wale received the most votes (536), eliminating Jay Electronica by nearly a four to one margin. Asher Roth received the fewest votes of any of the round one survivors, beating out Bobby Ray (formerly B.o.B.), 442 votes to Ray’s 222. Drake took down California’s Blu (519 votes to Blu’s 147), and Kid Cudi took out Charles Hamilton with 488 votes to Hamilton’s 117.

Voting for the second round of the Play-In bracket begins now, and will remain open until Friday, May 15, at 9 a.m. EST. Vote daily to show your support for your favorite rapper, and check back often for more updates on VIBE Presents The Best Rapper Ever."
- Vibe

Janelle Monae & Chester French - "Nerd Girl" (Song of the Day)

Both very dope artists...OK song.


MP3: Janelle Monae & Chester French - Nerd Girl

FKI - "Satisfaction"

This song goes real hard. Was introduced to FKI (Fuck It...?) a couple weeks ago by Fadia.

Dope Song. Released awhile ago off there mixtape.

MP3: FKI - Satisfaction

Kid Neer - 4am

A song I have been meaning to post for a while....really its just a verse from Kid Neer. A 17 year old kid from london, who is a pretty dope MC. Working on a song with him right now.


Listen & Download Here
Kid Neer - 4am

Hangover Monday @ Lennys (Tonight)

FUTURESHOCK PRESENTS: "HANGOVER MONDAYS" FREE!!! EVERY SECOND MONDAY OF THE MONTH @ LENNYS BAR...
THIS MONDAY THERE IS...
*THE BACK POCKETS
*SEAN FALYON
*SIYA
*MUMS FP
*YOUNG BISHOP
>>>>>FREE ALL NIGHT LONG>>>>>>

Sean Falyon doing shows around Atlanta, so if you are tired of watching the Hawks get there ass whooped or want to watch a dope show by a great performer Check it out.

If you haven't already...check out the album HERE (DOWNLOAD NOW)

Adam Sandberg/Justin Timberlake - "Mother Lovers" (SNL)

From the ppl that brought you "dick in a box" a couple years ago...presents "mother lovers" a day before mothers day. Great Timing, Great Song, Funny Funny.

Big Boi Presents: King Henry

Big Boi Presents: King Henry - watch more funny videos

Look Out for Big Boi's Album dropping soon...this skit is hilarious.

“Sir Lucious Leftfoot: Son Of Chico Dusty”

A.leon Craft - Spaced Out (Getting Love)

New single from SMKA & A.leon Craft is a banger "Spaced Out" (album released yesterday on vinyl)

GET READY for A.leon Craft meets SMKA...coming SOON

Getting love from..

illroots.com

hiphopruckus.com

Bobby Ray and the Eastsiders Live on the Carson Daily Show

This video cracks me up... Bobby Ray is hilarious. Nothing but big things for Booby Ray & The Eastsiders in the future. Bobby is a crazy talent who TRULY loves music and enjoys nothing more then playing an being around talented musicians.

In case you missed it, here is Bobby Ray and the Eastsiders (big ups to Alien & Kyle King)...

Mixt A, Vol. 1 record release show tonight @ Eyedrum

Creative Loafing celebrates this year’s music issue with the first of two record release parties for our 12-inch LP compilation the Mixt A Vol 1.

The record is strictly limited to 500 copies. The first show happens at Eyedrum on Thursday night. The $10 cover the door gets you into the show as well as a copy of the record. The N.E.C., Grip Playaz, the Balkans and A.Leon Craft are all scheduled to perform. Doors open at 7 p.m. Music starts at 8 p.m.





DOWNLOAD THE ALBUM HERE

A.leon Craft "Spaced Out" (prod. SMKA)

ESPERANZE ATL (SPOTLIGHT)

What is ESPERANZA:
ESPERANZA, LLC. is an Atlanta-based project that currently consists of a clothing line, design/production company, and online portal to our lifestyle in the South. Founded in 2005, Esperanza is run by Daniel Barbalho, Bart Sasso, and Eric Kelly. Everything ESPERANZA does is homegrown and handmade. The company is fiercly independent, fueled by the blood, sweat and tears of its founders and has never accepted outsider help or investor money. All clothing is made in limited runs and all contract work for production and design is done with people we trust and admire.

... in addition (and more importantly) ESPERANZA is/are also good people. If you need shirts designed, or graphic work I would halla at them....

Customer Service:
Phone: 404-273-1082
Email: service@esperanzaatl.com

ESPERANZA designed Mr. FALYON meets SMKA


ALSO...check out their BLOG...they have funnny, relivent and cool stuff from ATL and elsewhere....most recent post below (need I say more)



Thanks fellahs!!!!


HERE ARE SOME PAST ESPERANZA SHIRTS

Drake Show in Atlanta (Exclusive Video)

Video from the drake show...looks like he KILLED it. Big ups to Fadia, Jabari and the crew for putting this show on. More to come from Shameless Plug...88Keys and Devin the Dude next.

Studio43 Films Presents: DRAKE from KENNY BURNS on Vimeo.

B.o.b - MTVu Ahead of the Curb (I'll be in the sky)

7king rockin the SMKA shiny shirt on MTVu. The video came out real nice...this was shot at SXSW.

Seeing kyle king these days is like seeing Bigfoot... You never hear from him or see him, but occasionally he will show up in a special on TV. However, I bet if bigfoot owned a cell phone, he would be more responsive.

Big ups to 7KING a.k.a Kyle WHO? a.k.a Jimmy Archer a.k.a 1/2 of the Eastsiders

Mario /// What the Games Been Missin- The Mixtape

This is actually a dope ass mixtape...I am really suprised. Hallway at illroots put it in my ear (the mixtape is presented by illroots.com) and probably the first R&B I have listened to in a minute that i am really bumpin. Lets see how the album follows up.



DOWNLOAD HERE

SMKA looking for an Engineer

We are currently looking for an engineer to work with/ add to our production co…

We are looking for....
1) Someone we can trust
2) Someone who is GOOD and has some experience
3) Someone who WANTS to be an ENGINEER...not a rapper, actor, wrestler, baker or wall street annalist who also knows how to engineer...
4) Someone who lives in Atlanta
5) Someone who is available and has time to work
6) Someone who would be interested in becoming the engineer for SMKA productions

if interested email short bio or resume to: smkaproductions@gmail.com

The position does NOT pay an hourly wage.

Hollyweerd - "Hollie Ollie"

I stumbled across this song on 2dopeboyz, threw it on a mixtape, put that mix tape in my car, then played that mixtape for the week. This song is a stand out... I have been waiting for some new stuff from hollyweerd that I could get down with since "Weirdo" and this is it...

Great Song!!! The production is on point.

Bobby Ray and the Eastsiders Live @ Bamboozle

Its seems now a-days the only time we get to see 7King is when a youtube clip of Bobby Ray and the Eastsiders pops up on the internet... just glad to know he is alive.

Here is the latest from the young group.