MH The Verb & ArtHouse95 Share New Single 'Good Morning' On IMPOSE

Vol. 1 EP Artwork by Camilla Martineli 

Vol. 1 EP Artwork by Camilla Martineli 

Philly-based emcee, producer, and multi-media artist MH the Verb returns with his ArtHouse95 crew for the new single "Good Morning." Boasting the crew's signature thick, dusty drums and smooth, jazz/soul samples, the song serves as the lead single to the group's forthcoming Vol. 1 EP, the follow-up to April's three-song sampler Owl.

“I produced [‘Good Morning’] featuring live bass from engineer Dave Humes and layered drums... [Drusef, Mic Stew, and I] wrote the song during a cloudy studio session a couple years ago while reflecting on our daily grind and ambition as artists. The homie, Kuf Knotz makes a guest appearance at the end. Overall, when the beat drops after the intro, you can feel the energy build... I just can’t wait for people to hear what comes next.”
— MH The Verb

Listen to "Good Morning" on SoundCloud: http://goo.gl/Ox3Sa3

Link to Premiere of "Good Morning" on IMPOSE: http://goo.gl/8ywibd

MH The Verb and the ArHouse collective have an upcoming free show this Saturday, September 17 at The Shrine in New York City (2271 Adam Clayton Powell Blvd- Harlem). More details available here. Get a preview of the live show here.

MORE ABOUT MH THE VERB & ARTHOUSE95:

ArtHouse95 is a Philadelphia-based indie multi-media collective focused on creating thoughtful and progressive art experiences, curated by MH The Verb, GR Stone (keyboardist/songwriter), and Cylon (audio engineer) through collaborative events, art, and various fusions of soul music. Extended ArtHouse members span the length of I-95 along the east coast, hence the name ArtHouse95.

Lead member MH The Verb (emcee/producer) keeps busy with a tireless live show schedule, recording new music, his weekly DJ residency at Brooklyn's Knitting Factory, and working with organizations to empower young people through art.

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Electric Wire Hustle Shares New Single 'Go Slow' On Mass Appeal

The sensational electro-soul outfit of New Zealand known as Electric Wire Hustle returns with its lush new single "Go Slow." Inspired by a studio session with Just Blaze, the song serves as the lead single for the group's long-awaited, forthcoming third album The 11th Sky, set for release September 30th via Bastard Jazz Recordings (World) and Loop (NZ, Australia and Japan).

“This song got its start in a session we did with Just Blaze at his studio in Harlem. Him and Young Guru had made the most amazing midi library by sampling keyboard after keyboard, playing it all themselves. He wrote his parts with what are absolutely real instruments, but using midi so that everything is changeable at any point. Well, little ol’ country bumpkin Mara TK here felt like a noble savage given an audience with The King - and shown all types of new technology, wizardry and good food. Later on and back here in New Zealand, one of the illest producers from NZ - an indie genius named James Duncan - sends me a bunch of demos to sing over for his own project. One of these songs has what I would describe as the perfect spine snapping kick and snare; meticulously recorded, microphones setup perfect - but played in a raw way that gave no fucks whatsoever: Skins broke, mics fell over, drinks knocked back... Anyway I begged him to let me use this kick and snare sound for ‘Go Slow’ as well as his diabolically loud guitar sound which you will hear pleasantly screaming in the background...

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— Mara TK (Electric Wire Hustle frontman)

Listen to "Go Slow" on SoundCloud: http://goo.gl/dfYdLT

Link to Premiere of "Go Slow" on Mass Appeal: http://goo.gl/VAjKYx

Pre-Order The 11th Sky on Bandcamp: http://goo.gl/ucqqLK

Pre-Order The 11th Sky on iTunes: http://goo.gl/5EaKLq

Watch Album Teaser: https://youtu.be/DvZHJoLuztM

 

MORE ABOUT THE 11th SKY:

Set for release on Friday, September 30th, The 11th Sky expands on Electric Wire Hustle's psychedelic-soul sound and continues the surreal storytelling of last year's Aeons EP, which also featured Kimbra and Deva Mahal on vocals. The brand new album is described as “David Lynch meets Motown” by frontman and producer Mara TK. The otherworldly is present within EWH’s layered electronic production and Mara’s soaring vocals with tracks like “Go Slow” that walk into the genre-fog amidst drum machines and synthesizers. Meanwhile, “I Light A Candle,” with its piano, chopped vocal samples, towering strings and 808s, strikes right at the heart of soul music.

The 11th Sky will serve as the full-length follow-up to Electric Wire Hustle’s critically acclaimed  Love Can Prevail album, which was hailed by The New York Times, BBC Radio and Wax Poetics. The project won “Best Electronic Album” at the New Zealand Music Awards, continuing a track record of critical acclaim that began with the band's self-titled debut album.  

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Quan Releases Music Video For Soulful New Single 'Take What I Want' On ThisIsRnB.com

Virginia-based rapper, singer/songwriter, and producer Quan first made an impression on the world with his ability to hold his own on the mic as an emcee, while simultaneously handling singing duties on a hook with expertise for Nas' hit "Just A Moment." Now, on the heels of the release of his poignant music video for the Pusha T-assisted single "All On Him," Quan fully immerses himself in the r&b world with the music video for his soul-stirring new single "Take What I Want."   

"Take what I want is the come up anthem for the great under dog....who comes to the realization that God blesses the child who has their own... if you have not, its because you work not.....so  in actuality you want not! ....if not....go take what you want, and stop waiting for it to come to you." - Quan

"Take What I Want" is from Quan's latest mixtape, www.donferquan.com, which is his first full-length release since 2011. The project features high-profile guests such as Pusha T, Ace Hood, Emilio Rojas, Rapper Big Pooh, and more.

Watch "Take What I Want" on YouTube: http://goo.gl/hoQFcm

Link to Premiere of "Take What I Want" on ThisIsRnB.com: http://goo.gl/YzdQvp

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MORE ABOUT QUAN:

Best known for his 2005 hit with Nas, “Just A Moment,” rapper, singer/songwriter, self-taught multi-instrumentalist and producer, Quan (aka Don Ferquan) has been championed by his hometown of Newport "Bad News," VA and hip hop heads around the country. Since his run with Nas, Quan has released various loose singles, landed placement of his song"Amerikka's Pie" on season five of the HBO hit show The Wire, and guest-featured on Asher Roth's hit "Summer Time," As of late, the Bridgeport, Connecticut native and former signee of Nas' Ill Will Records has been busy putting the finishing touches on his new album Point Of No Return and penning his memoir The Thirst, which details his current relationship with Nas and 50 Cent, facing life imprisonment at 16 years old, parenthood, the death of his son, and more.

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Mark Steele Shares Official Video For "Real One" On HipHopDX

Fresh off the momentum from the placement of his triumphant hit "Greatness" for ESPN's SportsCenter, Durham, North Carolina MC Mark Steele returns with the Dorsey Wesley Jr.-directed music video for "Real One," the lead single from his forthcoming album Almost Time.

“I didn’t invent the term Real One. It’s something we say amongst ourselves in the culture when describing an individual of extreme genuineness and/or loyalty. My objective was to shed some light on term as an opportunity to collectively celebrate those who meet the criteria, whether alive or deceased. Spread love for a Real One.”
— Mark Steele

Set for release October 28, Almost Time will boast guest features from Raheem Devaughn, King Mez, and Rapper Big Pooh.

 

Watch "Real One" on YouTube

Premiere of "Real One" on HipHopDX

Listen to "Real One" on SoundCloud

Download "Real One" here

Uptown Soul Lounge Returns To Harlem Nights For A Special Free Show With Live Performances By Geno Young, Lenny Harold, & Domi Jo Friday, August 26

On Friday, August 26th, The Elixir Media Group welcomes Grammy-nominated southern soul sensation from Dallas, Texas, Geno Young, former member of reformatted R&B/New Jack mega group Blackstreet, Lenny Harold, and the versatile Philly-based songbird, Domi Jo, for the seventh installment of Uptown Soul Lounge, Harlem's extraordinary monthly live music series.

Hosted by afrobeats/hip hop maestro Ayoinmotion, this month's show will return to its new location, Harlem Nights, and admission is, once again, completely free with an RSVP.  

Doors will open at 8PM and the show will begin promptly at 8:30PM. Harlem Nights is located at 2361 7th Ave, New York, NY 10030.

RSVP here: goo.gl/gon0Jp

MORE ABOUT UPTOWN SOUL LOUNGE:
Serving as Harlem's exciting new platform for the best emerging talent in soul music, 'Uptown Soul Lounge' is a monthly music showcase happening the last Friday of every month. With the live soulful vibes from carefully curated talent, 'Uptown Soul Lounge' has made its name for bridging the gap between generations and blurring lines in the soul spectrum. It's, at once, the rival of Harlem's old jazz/soul ethos and the birth of a new musical frontier.

MORE ABOUT GENO YOUNG:
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MORE ABOUT DOMI JO:
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Quan Remembers Tamir Rice In New Video Feat. Pusha T via Billboard.com

Many people around the world were deeply affected by the tragedy of Tamir Rice, the 12-year-old Cleveland boy who was fatally shot by police in 2014 after cops mistook his toy gun for a real weapon. But for Quan, a father who once lost his own son, the story hit a bit closer to home.

The official Chip Stackin’-directed video for his poignant Pusha T-assisted cut "All On Him" recounts the tragic story with a different ending.   

“The concept I chose for this video was the Tamir Rice tragedy, because I can’t fully understand why those cops shot that baby. However, in my video he lives instead of dies. We were able to save him. The same way God saved us many times over. The key to the change is peace, great music and God. ‘Cause it’s all on Him. My friend Max profit who plays one of the police officers, was killed during the shooting of this video. That kid [at the end of the video with his hands up] is my son, an angel.”
— - Quan

Watch "All On Him" on YouTube: https://goo.gl/QaGvpy

Link to Premiere of "All On Him" on Billboard: http://goo.gl/YT4VgX

"All On Him" is from Quan's latest mixtape, www.donferquan.com, which is his first full-length release since 2011. In addition to Pusha T, the project features high-profile guests such as Ace Hood, Emilio Rojas, Rapper Big Pooh, and more.

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MORE ABOUT QUAN:

Best known for his 2005 hit with Nas, “Just A Moment,” rapper, singer/songwriter, self-taught multi-instrumentalist and producer, Quan (aka Don Ferquan) has been championed by his hometown of Newport "Bad News," VA and hip hop heads around the country. Since his run with Nas, Quan has released various loose singles, landed placement of his song "Amerikka's Pie" on season five of the HBO hit show The Wire, and guest-featured on Asher Roth's hit "Summer Time," As of late, the Bridgeport, Connecticut native and former signee of Nas' Ill Will Records has been busy putting the finishing touches on his new album Point Of No Return and penning his memoir The Thirst, which details his current relationship with Nas and 50 Cent, facing life imprisonment at 16 years old, parenthood, the death of his son, and more.

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Amber Mimz To Play Free, Intimate Backyard Show Saturday, August 20

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On Saturday, August 20 DC-based soul singer/songwriter and producer Amber Mimz will play a free intimate backyard show at Under The Sun Hair Studio in support of her recently released EP Three, her first project in three years.     

The event is free with an RSVP and will begin promptly at 6pm. Under The Sun Hair Studio is located at 5425 Georgia Ave NW Washington, DC 20011.  

“As women and people of color we feel most safe to share our opinions and even innermost feelings/experiences in the grooming institutions we call hair salons or barber shops. In these places we are bare. Weaves and new growth exposed and shape ups and beard trims past due. In recognition of that safe haven, rejuvenating mysticism and place of free dialogue I will be performing a free acoustic show in such a unique setting beneath the sun set at Under The Sun Hair Studio on Saturday August 20th from 6-9pm. Sharing space, conversation and the stories and inspiration behind THREE ep and other songs as plainly as they were the day they were written. Along with a few fav’s that keep me creating music and art and staying lifted. Please join me for ‘Summer Night Acoustics.’”
— Amber Mimz

RSVP here: https://goo.gl/In4cVl

Read the exclusive Q&A with Amber on ESSENCE.com's New & Next feature: http://goo.gl/bZ4MoA

Stream and/or purchase Three on SoundCloud and Bandcamp

Watch the music video for the live recording of the Three's third and final song "Never Be" on YouTube below.

Eli Fola Shares New Audio/Visual Ode To Jeff Mills, 'The Healer,' On IMPOSE

Nigerian born/bred DJ, producer, vocalist, and saxophonist Eli Fola has forged an incredible mix of experimental Jazz, AfroBeat, Electronic and Deep House during his now seven year stint as a Brooklynite. The unique sound he calls 'Tech Afrique,' which is also the same name of his newly launched label, serves as the foundation for Eli's debut EP The Platform (out now on Spotify, iTunes, etc.).   

"The Healer" is the fourth track on the project, but the third of what is to be a seven part video series of each song from The Platform.

“The video was made by a French artist named Maxime Hacquard, I saw his work through Instagram and reached out to him to make my video, so the creation of the video was basically done online, I never met him before. I just gave him my ideas, and we work like that. ‘The Healer’ [track] was inspired by one of my favorite Techno DJ/Producer Jeff Mills from Detroit. I have been following his work for a while now. While working on my EP I wanted to make a sound that is very futuristic and somewhat different from the rest of the tracks and I think ‘The Healer’ is a perfect example of that. ”
— Eli Fola

Watch "The Healer" on YouTube above and check out the world premiere of the video on IMPOSE.

Read Eli's 'New Noise' Q&A feature with Wonderland Magazine. 

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Chisom Shares New Video For 'Africa Get Money' on AfriPop and Launches Apparel Giveaway

Chisom Uzosike is a young first generation Nigerian-American producer, rapper, creative director, and recent collaborator of The Black Opera hip hop collective. Born in Detroit and raised in Maryland, Chisom takes great pride in his African heritage in his fun new video for "Africa Get Money," from his debut EP The Jordan Year.  

Directed by Cy Abdelnour, the video is a form of unadulterated black joy that speaks to the children of immigrants when they achieve their version of the "American Dream." 

“‘Africa Get Money’ reminds me of all the things that made Nigerian parties fun growing up. I want people to watch the video and 1. want to dance with us, and 2. think of all the things that make their culture exciting, too.

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— Chisom

Watch "Africa Get Money" on YouTube above and check out the world premiere on AfriPop.

To celebrate the release of the "Africa Get Money" music video, West African-influenced streetwear brand  Allen & Fifth, will be selecting three lucky winners at random for a giveaway of exclusive apparel. 

Here's what you need to do to enter the contest:

  1. Follow @AfriPOPMag, @allenandfifth and @africanchisom on Instagram, Twitter and/or Facebook.
  2. Regram, Retweet or share the music video and hashtag #AfricaGetMoney #AllenandFif

The giveaway will be open to the U.S and Nigeria. Winners will be announced after two weeks.

Quan Shares Video For 'They Don't Love You...' via HipHopDX

Best known for his hit with Nas, “Just A Moment,” rapper, singer/songwriter, self-taught multi-instrumentalist and producer, Don Ferquan (aka Quan) continues his re-emergence with his latest music video for “They Don’t Love You...,” the third set of visuals from his latest project www.donferquan.com. 

The song borrows from DJ Khaled’s hit "They Don't Love You No More." The video was directed by Chip Stackin’ of No Days Off.

With high-profile guest features such as Pusha T, Ace Hood, Emilio Rojas, Rapper Big Pooh, and more, www.donferquan.com marks Quan’s official return to music since his 2011 mixtape The Struggle.

Since his 2004 run with Nas, Quan has released various loose singles, landed placement of his song "Amerikka's Pie" on season five of the HBO hit show The Wire, and guest-featured on Asher Roth's hit "Summer Time," As of late, the Newport News, VA native and former signee of Nas' Ill Will Records has been busy putting the finishing touches on his new album Point Of No Return and penning his memoir "The Thirst."

Check out the world premiere of  "They Don't Love You..." on HipHopDX. 

Read Frank151's recent in-depth interview with Quan here.