In the Crowd

I'm all set for the upcoming weekend. Its a mix bag of entertainment with a drinking enhanced spelling bee, The Black and White Years, digging into the 60 new albums that came my over the past week or so, getting excited for Monolith, and maybe even the launch of a new project.

Either way what I got for you today is video of a band that will be famous very soon (June 22nd I predict), White Denim. They played a great show at Antones back in March and their CD Release in Europe is coming up quick with a US release soon after that. These guys already pack most Austin venues and I'm sure will be running all over the Pageant soon enough.

Excuse the wavy camera. I ain't pro.

STLRAPNEWS 5 18 09

**Please vote for me, and your choice of my friends, in the 2009 Riverfront Times Music Awards Poll...

**THE CHAMBER IS NOT GOING DOWN MAY 19!!!!
I'm sorry, but due to scheduling issues beyond my control, we're not starting till June 2nd, and the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of every month after that...










See you then instead...no cover charge at the door and great hip hop all night...Here are your new plans for Tuesday 5/19:

**May 19
The release party for Family Affair's collaboration with yours truly, The Family Blessing...
@ Club Viva
doors at 9:30
featuring Ray Goss, J-Toth, Spark1duh and more

The mix is CRAZY...it'll be up for download in a few weeks but for now the only place to get it is straight from myself or the Family...For fans of The Glow, The Aristocrats, or 10,000 Apples, trust me you need to hear this.

**May 24













**July 11-12th:
I'm spinning this graffiti battle put on by RSole on the loop:




















**The last Sunday of every month, you can check out Respect My Fresh on DJ Jamad's Afromentals Mixshow, hosted by Finsta and Vandalyzm, and presented by myself and The Smoking Section. Sirius Radio Channel 40: Hip Hop Nation, Sunday nights 12am-2am
Download April's show (our first) HERE.




















**I am now offering DJ lessons to the public...for details e-mail djtrackstar@gmail.com...I can help you learn to spin at home, play clubs, make mixtapes, and more...hit me up, let's talk.

**Coming soon--Anger and Ambition: The Best of Killer Mike, an as of yet unnamed collaboration with producer J. Cardim (produced for Lil Wayne, Fat Joe, Cassidy, more), Boogie Bang 19, Classickness 4, Still Dreamin 5, much more as usual...

Red and Meth

A friend passed this along that I thought I would share.



Green Lantern Mixtape (released 5/7/09)
www.zshare.net/audio/5964570382fff19c/

1. Lights Out Intro (Ridin High)
2. Dangerous Mc's
3. Big Dogs
4. A Yo
5. Well All Rite Cha
6. How High
7. City Lights feat UGK
8. The Rockwilder
9. Tear it Off
10. 4 Minutes to Lock Down feat. Reakwon and Ghostface

Also Red and Meth's album drops and check the video

A-YO

In the Crowd - The Upcoming Week

So another great week of entertainment here in Tejas. I didn't even make it to the TV On The Radio or Prince Paul show (sorry RH). I got some OK footage of a pickled egg eating contest and Soul Rebels later this week.

What I do have for you is some great footage of Jason Shannon from last week at Continental Club. This guy can really put on a good show and it isn't a bold statement to think he could be playing Jazzfest around this time next year.

Jason Shannon - Mister Miracle Mile



Remember to watch in HD if you can to get the most out of this clip.

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If I was still in STL I would be heading to these shows:
- Big Beat Fest w/ Nelly (Sunday / tonight) at the Pageant. I haven't seen Nelly perform in probably 5 years now but gotta support a U City alum!
- Atmosphere (Thursday) at the Pageant. Sean puts on a great "hip hop" show but Brother Ali is the real stage star and puts on a great performance no matter what
- Diplomats of Sound (Saturday) at the Gramophone. Anything with a soul revue type line up is a must see these days.
- Bassnectar (Thursday) at the Old Rock House. Wow didn't know you had this in you St. Louis. Great ready for an Austin favorite to tear it down.

Here in Austin I'm headed to see

- Great Northern (Monday) at the Parish
- Debating about checking out The Thermals at the Mohawk.

May be one of the few weeks ever where STL has a stronger music week then Austin. I'm sure this week will hold a surprise or two.

Go Cards

STLRAPNEWS 5 10 09

**As always, download free mixtapes here:
Boogie Bangs, Best Ofs, Still Dreamins, Classicknesses, and more...

**May 19th
The Chamber is my new bi-weekly hip hop spot, keeping it simple every 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month at the Upstairs Lounge...debuting next Tuesday, May 19th, no charge at the door. Come see me.









**The last Sunday of every month, you can check out Respect My Fresh on Afromentals Mixshow, hosted by Finsta and Vandalyzm, and presented by myself and The Smoking Section.
Download April's show (our first) HERE.




















**May 13th






**May 24














**I am now offering DJ lessons to the public...for details e-mail djtrackstar@gmail.com...I can help you learn to spin at home, play clubs, make mixtapes, and more...hit me up, let's talk.

**Please vote for me, and your choice of my friends, in the 2009 Riverfront Times Music Awards Poll...

**Coming soon--Anger and Ambition: The Best of Killer Mike, Family Affair's The Family Blessin', a as of yet unnamed collaboration with producer J. Cardim (produced for Lil Wayne, Fat Joe, Cassidy, more), Boogie Bang 19, Classickness 4, Still Dreamin 5

If I was in..... [STL / ATX]

For the upcoming week if I was in St. Louis I would check out these shows

- Anywhere DJ Trackstar is playing. I haven't heard a set from him in a while, even when he was killing the game here in Austin during sxsw. Always great song selection and if no one is in the club he may even take requests (doubtful that either thing will happen)

- Living Things Monday @ Off Broadway
- Umoja Orchestra Tuesday @ Gramophone Live . HMS favorite Nato Caliph opens
- Scottie Miller & The Re-Uptake Inhibitors Thursday @ BBs Jazz Blues and Soup

Here in Austin I'm aiming to see

- Anywhere DJ Orion is spinning this week. Dude clobbers your ears.
- Pinetop Perkins Thursday @ Antones
- See I (members of Thievery Corporation) Friday @ Antones
- TV On The Radio Saturday @ Stubbs

Have fun, be safe.

Sunbears , The Black Kids and Mates of State at La Zona

Two weeks ago I was privy to an unexpectedly great show at La Zona Rosa here in Austin. Lots of friends of mine are Mates of State fans and I enjoy Matt and Kim so I figured lets see whats up. Black Kids have been a personal favorite of mine for almost 2 years but for some reason they hadn't had a great Austin show (mostly sound issues in my opinion). Lastly the Sunbears with their awful name but great stage show really surprised me. Enjoy the clips and be sure to catch any of these bands when they roll though town.

Make sure to watch the videos in HD if you can and check all my videos HERE

Sunbears with a large balloon



Black Kids with Sunbears on stage



Mates of State are great