Symbolically, The Last Call could be perceived as listeners’ last shot to board the bandwagon before buddy makes his move toward popularity and acclaim. Tre’s covering everyone’s bar tab here so it’s free to enjoy. Read the rest of this entry »

Cover art by Talia

Grip Plyaz is as country as it gets. His accent is as thick as the models he enlisted for his “Step Out” video, and his references are chock full of Southern-fried slanguage. With Volume 2 around the corner and Purp, Wind And Fire not too far behind, it looks as if the ATLien will be making waves this year. And it begins with 6 Pack: Volume 1, presented by DJ FU, Governed By Loyalty and TSS. Read the rest of this entry »

Still trying to figure out how an artist can look hipster but be hood-certified? Listen to “WHATDAHELLRDOZE” a few times repeatedly to trace the outline provided by Grip. It’s like the character Fonzie Fonzarelli was reincarnated & updated to rap, giving out style tips on how to achieve cool without forcing it. Over simple but effective production by The Weathermen, Grip joins forces with fellow Atlanta scene vet & friend Tuki of Hollyweerd to pontificate the finer points between cool & uncouth. Read the rest of this entry »

A weekend night on the town dressed in casual clothes. Nothing too prim and proper; newly pressed shirt and pristine kicks as key parts to your wardrobe. Haircut game proper from a trip to the barbershop earlier in the day. The vehicle wiped down by hand and the ashtrays emptied. Seats reclined and moving at a steady but slow pace, ready to take in the city lights & night life.

Setting things in motion with “Step Out,” Grip Plyaz makes a play to dominate your pregame playlist with this soulful ode to living the life. With a helping hand from Aleon Craft and production by The Weathermen, this is nothing short of theme music as Grip’s cadence coasts across the brassy backdrop. Music perfect for sailing along with no particular destination in mind except making memories out of moments. As if the vision couldn’t get any clearer, this Corey Davis-directed video should paint the rest of the picture.

Check out stills from the shoot @ Governed By Loyalty. Grip’s 6 Pack Vol. 1: A Prelude To Purp Wind & Fire, coming soon.

Sean Falyon is like Hip-Hop’s version of the Visa card®. Not only is always everywhere you want to be, he never has a problem charging his skills to the game and if you’re not looking, he could be all in your pocket. But as proven with his new fat tape Be Everywhere, he’s more than just a party animal with access to every video shoot, album release, guest list in town. Read the rest of this entry »

From la inbox…

“Last week we released “Happiness Before Riches” a new Closed Sessions joint featuring Bun B, GLC, and BJ The Chicago Kid. This new video tells the story behind the song, documenting the scene at SoundScape Studios including how Bun B was brought into the fold, the Weathermen’s clutch production, and the making of a great song that almost wasn’t. Watch the video.”

Download — Bun B, GLC & BJ The Chicago Kid – “Happiness Over Riches”

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Before technology caused dramatic change, artists and producers would all hunker down in dark studios, bouncing ideas off each other to craft music. It’s in that spirit that Ruby Hornet’s DJ RTC and co. gathered artists across the map to do short, on-the-spot recording sessions they’ve chosen to compile and release called Closed Sessions Vol. 1. With “Happiness Over Riches,” Bun and GL take production by The Weathermen and an obvious chemistry to lay down their version of lyrical scripture. Read the rest of this entry »