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Bambu Drops the “None Left” MV

a-Tunes.net — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 20:01:55 +0000

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

a-Tunes.net — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 04:55:59 +0000

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.

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Bambu x Josh the Goon Drop “None Left”

a-Tunes.net — Mon, 02 Jan 2012 21:30:06 +0000

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”

a-Tunes.net — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 19:41:08 +0000

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

a-Tunes.net — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 08:29:13 +0000

Bambu Tatted Up

Rapper, activist, father, etc, Bambu was recently photographed getting some work done at a Tattoo shop in Washington. If the freshly drawn insignia you see in the photo above looks familiar it’s because it should. Bam has used the art in his previous work – most recently for his Exact Change re-release this past Spring. Our apologies for the slightly out-of-focus shot but hey, we didn’t take the photo!

But this got us thinking, what other artists do you think should get their album art permanently emblazoned on their person and why?

Source: Tumblr

Chops to Produce for Bambu?

a-Tunes.net — Thu, 13 Oct 2011 13:29:39 +0000

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”

a-Tunes.net — Fri, 23 Sep 2011 02:24:49 +0000

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

a-Tunes.net — Mon, 19 Sep 2011 19:45:41 +0000

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 performing “Just(Us)” and “Iron Bam” live during the Seattle stop of the Cinemetropolis Tour. Be sure to check out http://bluescholars.com for more information on a tour stop near you!

Just(Us)

It is just us
look around the room
a bunch of broke muthuhfukkuhs who look just like you
and some of you keep looking at your clocks counting those minutes
’cause that boss is gonna’ make you wake up at 6AM to wash those dishes
and tuition getting high
so you study all day
and the guy that washes dishes just graduated last May
same school
same major
same grades
same honor
and the Shift Manager’s summa cum laude straight outta’ Harvard
and the guy who owns the business took the business from his Dad
and his Dad built that business on a low cost land
using low cost hands
stolen man on stolen land
and his business keep on booming ’cause you keep looking at the hands of the tic toc click clock
“When’s this show gonna’ stop?”
but you hate your fuckin’ job and you lovin’ this Hip Hop
but, nah, ’cause if you stay here with the people lovin’ music
you might come in late
and the boss is already mad over some stupid shit
and God forbid you don’t get those good grades
B’s and A’s
if you just average Daddy’s gonna’ take your car away
and anyway he can’t afford it
he washes dishes and parks cars
so I appreciate y’all coming out
I know that time’s are hard!

Just us!
Just us!
Ain’t no justice when it’s just us! (repeat)

Welcome to the muthuhuhfukkin’ moment when you realize the way we live here don’t work
where the kids and the others where you live either off to a prison or get driven in a hearse
but worse
working like a muthuhfukkin’ slave for that little bitty pay
I rather we die
that American dream is a lie
check to check just to get by
it’s not a Black thing or a white thing
it’s class division
listen
’cause one day you gonna’ have to explain this bullshit to your children!

(hook)

Bambu x 6Fingers x Diamond Supply Co Release the FreEP

a-Tunes.net — Tue, 09 Aug 2011 23:11:26 +0000

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.

Source: 2DB

Bambu & The Diamond Supply Co Presents “The Streets”

a-Tunes.net — Fri, 05 Aug 2011 02:41:49 +0000

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).