Fresh Video: Pass The Mic 3 "Holiday Edition" recap

It was great to see my 4StarZ bredren again
Photo Credit: Reggie B

Not only did I have the opportunity to attend and sponsor an AWESOME event, but also helped provide gifts for kids in Detroit as well. The holiday edition of Pass The Mic was put on by Renisha and took place at The stART Gallery located in Detroit. Pass The Mic had good vibes, great performances, and intriguing artwork as well. This is a great way to expose underground talent, and become aware of more artists. Below are a few clips, just to give you a taste of how it went down...

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If you were unable to attend, there is another one coming up on 1/2/13. Doors open up at 8pm and there will be performances by Richy Marciano, The Cool African, Illy, Fowl, Zamar, The Umbrella, B.Lewie, TreeLeaders, and more!

The stART Gallery

206 East Grand River 

Detroit, Michigan 48226

Fresh Music: The 2012 Epic City Mix

As 2012 comes to an end, The Epic City crew has been so kind enough to drop The 2012 Epic City Mix on xCaliber Lifestyle! This is a compilation of 7 tracks released in 2012 by the Epic City. 

Songs include...

1 - Epic City Anthem by Skill x L-Co x AR Caliber x PDK x Ridge Matthews x F.A.T.A.L

2 - 10,000 by Glen

3 - Soul Caliber II (The Rage of A Leviathan) by AR Caliber

4 - The Power Of Chi by PDK

5 - Aura Of Certainty by L-Co

6 - King By Skill

7 - Epic City Cypher

......Be on the lookout for more things from the Epic City crew come 2013!

Fresh Video: Verbal Vomit Performances at TAUT

Unfortunately I wasn't able to make it to #TAUT this year, but I'm thankful for the little footage I got to see. This clip includes performances by Verbal Vomit members A-Minus and Chavis Chandler. A-Minus performed one of my favorite joints, Mobbin, while Chavis performed Coney Island. Check it.. 

Fresh Video: Nolan The Ninja "Tiffany"

Woop Woop, visuals for Tiffany are finally here. As Nolan The Ninja lusts over a spicy jawn, he explains why he is so attracted to her. When he finally musters up the courage to make an approach, he get's an answer that he wasn't anticipating. Love love loveeeee how clips from the original A Tribe Called Quest's Bonita Applebum were incorperated...respect!

The Chase Reality Series - Episode 1

The Chase has taken it upon themselves to create their own YouTube reality series. We will be sure to post each of the episodes! Take a step into the life of The Chase........

Fresh Music: J.Fin "VC Confessional"

Before I start this post, let me be honest. When this beat dropped my heart sunk, simply because it's one of my favorite beats created by KrysShun. The first time I heard the beat was on Casey Veggies' Customized Greatly 3 mixtape, and since then I've been in love. So, neadless to say, I was very excited to hear J.Fin spitting over this track. VC Confessionals is a summarization of this past year for Fin. If he spit this acapella, I'd still be rocking with it because he got super personal. Check it..

Fresh Music: J.Fin "Ackinlike"

 Here we have a new track from J.Fin titled Ackinlike. In this song he exposes a something he doesn't like, actors. Check out his recent project Vice City, and check out Ackinlike as well..

theFADEDpenguin x El Cappy

The fam from over at theFADEDpenguin interviewed one of the leading names in customized sneakers today, El Cappy. One of my favorite sneakers customized by El Cappy were the South Beach 6's done for Juan The Blogger. Hear about how Cappy got his name, his favorite pair of customized sneakers he has created, and more...

Fresh Mixtape: PDK "Pretty Dope Kid"

Here is a compilation tape from PDK titled Pretty Dope Kid. This contains all features from PDK from 2010 until now. Listening to it, you can hear the progression he has made as an artist. The last track No One is a snippet from the woamie AR Caliber's next project Tigers x Dragons. What a great way to head into the new year....

Pretty Dope Kid! by AyeItsPDK

Pro Era Presents "Peep: The aPROcalypse"

With the rumors of the world ending today, why not drop an ill tape for us to listen to while the world crumbles? Finally we have it a mixtape from the entire Pro Era crew titled Peep: The aPROcalypse.

 Listening to this joint, you can tell the crew put a lot of time and effort into the entire project.  The Pro Era crew reversed the effects of the apocalypse with this one...

 Overall, this mixtape is grade "A" excellence, and was a great way to introduce some of the other members that we may not have heard much music from previously. They rhyme over a variety of beats, but still keep the bEAST coast vibe. Favorites include Like Water, F A Rap Critic, The Renaissance, Florists, Interlude 47, Vinyls, K.I.N.G.S., & Bun N Cheese.

Download- Peep: The aPROcalypse

Pro Era presents "Peep: The aPROcalypse" artwork

Coming in t-minus 10 hours from the Pro Era crew...........

Fresh Video: A-Minus "Rossi Clique"

After a month has passed, A-Minus has finally dropped a video for Rossi Clique. During the video he discusses a few topics while drinking Rossi wine by a fire pit. Check it...

Fresh Video: Chavis Chandler feat. Nolan The Ninja "Orderly Fashion"

The VVE (Verbal Vomit Enterprise) crew shot a video for Orderly Fashion, which is from Chavis Chandler's BOFA II, and features Nolan The Ninja. The video is shot entirely in black and white, with the exception of blue skies here and there, and has a vintage feel from beginning to end. Majority of the time, the crew is mobbing through the streets just enjoying themselves. Chavis' raw style sticks out simply because of the vintage glasses, bandana, gold chains, and leather biker jacket. Watch as the crew style on us in an orderly fashion...

Shot and edited by 5yve

Freestyle: Pro Era "How To Rap A Present"

Everyone knows how to wrap a present, but does everyone know how to RAP a present? Well, in this video a few members of the Pro Era crew teach us how to "Rap A Present". While CJ Fly pulls different items out of the Santa sack, everyone including, Joey B4da$$, Kirk Knight, A La $ole, Dessy Hinds, and CJ himself spit freestyle rhymes about each gift. Check it.

Peep: The aPROcalypse in t minus 20 hours.

Fresh Music: A$AP Twelvyy "Y.N.R.E"

If you didn't know, today is 12/12/12, aka A$AP Twelvyy day. With this being said, this was the perfect time for the A$AP Mob member to drop visuals to Y.N.R.E., which is from the Lord$ Never Worry mixtape. Y.N.R.E stand for "Young N*ggas Run Everything", and seems to be exactly what the crew is doing at this point in time. Check it out...

Fresh Video: DyMe-A-DuZiN feat. Joey Bada$$, CJ Fly & Capital STEEZ "Swank Sinatra"

This is my first time hearing about DyMe A DuZiN, most likely because music waves come late over here in Metro Detroit. But, here is a video from DuZiN called Swank Sinatra featuring Pro Era's own Joey Bada$$, CJ Fly, and Capital Steez. The video is shot on the streets, but the backgrounds, color changes, and scene transitions is what make this video different. This track will be on DuZiN's mixtape A Portrait Of Donavoan dropping 1/9/13.

Fresh Music: AR Caliber "More Than Music" (Prod. Super Miles)

AR Caliber is back at it with more music while we wait for Borderline Perfect to drop. AR Caliber is always passionate when he spits rhymes, and More Than Music falls right in line. I feel like BorderLine Perfect is going to be something special...

Fresh Music: Nolan The Ninja "Makaway" (Woods' Mix)

The Ninja remixed Makaway, which was his first single from NinjaTown, and is produced by Ashton Woods. The original and remix have 2 totally different vibes, but both are very nice. Nolan is always coming up with dope tracks, never disappointed... Check out the remixed version...

Here is the original version.

Fresh Music: The Burbs "Fucked Up"

I know this came out about a month ago, but here is Fucked Up from The Burbs. Wonder what is coming next from the crew....

Download The Burbs - Fucked Up

Fresh Video: Teddy Franchize feat. Xhyi "Better Off"

This is definitely one of my top 5 favorite song from Teddy Franchize. Better Off features Xhyi and is produced by Lee on The Beats. This is an amazing track and the visuals enhance the beautification of the song. Check it out...

Fresh Video: Nolan The Ninja "Freestyle"

While we await the video for Tiffany, the Ninja spits us a fire freestyle! If you haven't downloaded his latest project Ninja Town, do it now...

Fresh Music: A-Minus "Anfernee Hardaway" (Prod. LR Swissh)

Today A-Minus dropped a track called Anfernee Hardaway. Throughout the song he talks about growing up and how he had to learn things the harder way. My favorite part of the song is when he says "You rockin' this Prada, it's hard to afford, leaving no cash to put gas in Honda Accords...you're not believing yourself, I know that it hurts, so n*gga stop beating yourself, you needing some help, you don't believe, look for yourself, read through the bad, but leave the good book on the shelf". Check it out.....