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Bambu Drops the “None Left” MV
Remember that new track that dropped last week from MC Bambu and Producer Josh the Goon, “None Left“? Well the Hip-Hop song has been given a visual – a street video with a grimy, black and white, DIY style to match the feel of the track. So that means production values aren’t exactly polished but it fulfills it’s purpose of enhancing the experience of the single.
Two Cents: GT’s Top 10 Performance Clips from 2011
OK. One week down in 2012, and 51 one left to go! We’re continuing our 2011 countdown series with a recap of my top 10 favorite performance clips from last year. The criteria for this list came down to a mixture factors, including the actual performance, the crowd response, production values, and sheer overall entertainment. The only other restriction was that the clip had to be released in the calendar year of 2011, even if the performance is from earlier. Lastly, click through till the end for a bonus pick that didn’t quite fit in my top 10 but shouldn’t be ignored.
Now, starting with my number 10 pick, we have…
10. April Chase – “All You Need to Say” (article)
Ever since first discovering April Chase a couple years ago, they quickly became one of my favorite Pop/Rock bands. The group encompasses radio friendly hooks with a great rock foundation, wrapped up with Carina Valdes’ sweet but gutsy vocals. The only thing the above clip that is missing, was an audience to appreciate the unplugged rendition of “All You Need to Say” from their EP, Still Breathing. It’s always a blessing when a rock group still sounds just as fun and engaging without the benefit of studio polish.
Bambu x Josh the Goon Drop “None Left”
MC/Community Organizer/Activist Bambu returns with a new track called “None Left”. Josh the Goon provides the instrumental backdrop filled with clean drums and some ominous keys. This is classic Bam, so love it or hate it you should know what to expect as the emcee takes a few minutes to air his discontent for the current political/economic/social climate. Get it for free here.
As 2011 comes to a close and 2012 makes its way in, Josh The Goon (producer/engineer for Freddie Gibbs) and I dropped this new joint called None Left over at the Dopehouse. I hope ya’ll enjoy it and it helps bring 2012 in right for y’alls iPod’s/iPhone’s. So, download it, re-Tweet it and leave a comment, because the world might end…
Bambu Drops a Tour Compilation MV for “Bang”
August gave us the release of the FreEP from Bambu x the Diamond Supply Co. featuring the production of 6 Fingers. One of the tracks, “Bang” has been given a visual treatment comprised of performance footage from the 1st half of his current stint on the road with the Blue Scholars for the Cinemetropolis tour. Not a bad way to keep tabs on the MC as he makes his way across the country.
Snapshot: Bambu Getting Inked
Bambu Tatted Up
But this got us thinking, what other artists do you think should get their album art permanently emblazoned on their person and why?
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Chops to Produce for Bambu?
Is there an epic collaboration of Hip-Hop veterans in the works? According to twitter, it just may happen! Rapper Bambu and producer Chops have been exchanging tweets and it looks like all systems are a go, so let’s hope everything works out because we certainly can’t wait to hear the final product! Both artists have paved the way for Asian-Americans in Hip-Hop, so it only seems right for their paths to eventually cross. #BamChops
Prometheus Brown & Bambu Feature On La’s “Diamonds”
It’s yet another collab with Pro & Bam on a track together, only both of them are filling in guest spots for the song “Diamonds” from La’s new album Sealab 2012. La aka Language Arts is another Seattle artist who is perhaps best known for his battle skills. He’s put together a strong track and did well by getting Geo & Bambu to drop a verse too. I’m diggin’ the soul sample too.
Watch Bambu Perform “Just(Us)” and “Iron Bam” in Seattle
Take a look at this dope performance clip of Bam doin his thing while touring with the Blue Scholars at their stop in Seattle. He spits a little something new and old via “Just(Us)” and “Iron Bam“. It’s crazy how hyped up that audience is! Other MCs need to take note cause that’s how you flippin move a crowd. Audio gets a little distorted at times but it’s still a very watchable clip.
Bambu x 6Fingers x Diamond Supply Co Release the FreEP
We told you it was coming and we wouldn’t lie to you! The FreEP is an 8 track release prominently featuring Bambu on the mic and 6Fingers on the production and brought to you in conjunction with The Diamond Supply Co. After sharing the promo MV for “The Streets” last week, they are releasing the rest of the collection in it’s entirety, gratis. So this one is on them and you are more than welcome to DL the EP here. Interested in the peeping the back cover art too? Catch it after the break.
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Bambu & The Diamond Supply Co Presents “The Streets”
LA’s Bam is teaming up with apparel brand The Diamond Supply Co to bring you a limited edition shirt & snapback. In promotion of this cross-branding event they’ve brought you a new clean visual for a little something called “The Streets”. Not much to say except it’s classic Bam representing a classic brand in classic LA. The clothing package will include an EP by rising producer 6 Fingers (who literally seems to have a… er.. finger… in everything).
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