Have a beautiful weekend DC. Here’s a new freestyle from rapper Phil Adé to take us out. De La Soul and producer J. Dilla provide the backing instrumental, Much More. Adé’s newest mixtape R.O.S.E. hits the internet sometime this summer.
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U.S. Royalty & Kindlewood videos for ONE Campaign
The ONE Campaign, headquartered here in DC, is an international non-profit dedicated to fighting extreme poverty and preventable disease in Africa and elsewhere. Agit8, its latest effort to raise awareness for social issues, involves filming popular bands performing covers of well- and lesser-known protest songs. Joining the ranks of Elvis Costello, U2 and Macklemore & Ryan Lewis are rising stars U.S. Royalty & Kindlewood.
U.S. Royalty covered Marvin Gaye’s What’s Going On by the Lincoln Memorial, with an iPod sitting in for drums.
The folk-rockers in Kindlewood chose McPherson Square as the setting for their cover of “Intervention” by Arcade Fire.
Check out lots more video and audio from this series at http://www.one.org/protestsongs/
The Morrison Brothers Band – Little Miss Whiskey video
Country rockers The Morrison Brothers Band, favorites on WMZQ, just released a new music video for Little Miss Whiskey, the advance single for their upcoming album State of the Union. I wouldn’t say this video is NSFW, but it does take some inspiration from time of late 80s/early 90s hair metal videos like Whitesnake and Warrant. I believe the word we’re looking for here is “steamy”. They’ll be headlining the Red White and Boom July 4th party at Kastles Statium.
The WeatherVanes – They Say video
Alt-country group The WeatherVanes, led by Jackson Edwards, have a new record called Long Way Down that isn’t available to buy until this fall. But, if you were lucky enough to stop by Iota this past Saturday, you got to hear the new songs and even buy the album way in advance. Here’s a brand new music video for They Say, taking us out of DC and into farm country.
Spoonboy – Sexy Dreams video
A few months ago David “Spoonboy” Combs, of the DIY pop-punk band The Max Levine Ensemble, posted this top-quality music video for Sexy Dreams, from his FREE 2011 album The Papas. Since then the video has ignited a firestorm of controversy for the issues of gender and sexuality it explores. Washington CityPaper’s Ally Schweitzer documents the story on the ArtsDesk, so watch the video and set some time aside for a great read.
Justin Trawick – Starting Over video
Justin Trawick is a name that everyone in DC should know. In addition to his own well-earned accomplishments as a singer-songwriter, his tireless work heading up the We Are The 9 showcase series of singer-songwriters, rappers and stand-up comedians has connected audiences to talented performers not only in our area but many other cities near and far. Justin really is as genuine as he comes across in his music. Here’s a brand new video of a stripped-down, outdoor performance of the title track from Justin’s 2009 EP Starting Over. Catch him live next on Friday June 28th at Iota in Clarendon.
Maimouna Youssef – Meet Me In Brazil video
Grammy nominated singer Maimouna Youssef, known to her many devoted fans as Mumu Fresh, recently returned from a promotional concert tour of Nigeria. It’s been nearly two years since the release of her debut full length album The Blooming, and we are more than ready for more. Meet Me In Brazil, an Oddisee-produced highlight on the album, received the spicy music video treatment last year, featuring actor Lamman Rucker.
Tabi Bonney – Move Smart video
Here’s a positive message about taking care of yourself and the environment from former DC rapper Tabi Bonney. Move Smart, released back in 2012, features production by Kokayi.
Zo! – Count To Five video
Silver Spring’s keys virtuoso Zo! just released a brand new solo album, ManMade, and it is some serious R&B fire. The lead-off single Count To Five, featuring Gwen Bunn and frequent collaborator Phonte from The Foreign Exchange, gets the music video treatment with a funky 70s vibe by way of Sesame Street. Zo wrote a “Studio Campfire” origin story of this track on his blog, so learn a little about his music making process after you enjoy the video.
Uptown XO – Everyday video
DMV rapper Uptown XO has produced a lengthy list of music videos, so it’s understandable the smooth lyricist would take a break and hand the reins over to Creative Junkfood for a unique animated take on his new single Everyday. The words veer into NSFW territory right off the bat, but what do you expect from DC rap? Put your headphones on! Cop the new full length Colour de Grey on Mello Music Group ASAP.
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