Tag Archives: Rhymesayers

Video: Aesop Rock – “ZZZ TOP”

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Aesop Rock dropped a video for ZZZ TOP off his upcoming album Skelethon which comes out 6/10/12 on Rhymesayers Entertainment. No, Aes Rizzle is not rocking cheap sunglasses and a beard as the name of the song might make you think.

This is a kung fu jump-off.

I guess kung fu was in the air yesterday as  RZA announced his upcoming Kung Fu movie The Man with Iron FIst will feature music from Kanye West, The Black Keys, Wu-Tang and Wiz Khalifa according to Consequence of Sound.

Rhymesayers in Europe Tour Videos

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Atmosphere alongside label-mates Brother AliEvidenceBlueprint,and Grieves  & Budo are touring Europe. They are posting videos of their travels. Above is a video of the Rhymesayers crew discussing their sold-out Paris Show. Bobby Silver and Blueprint make appearances. After the jump, about 23 people in Columbus, Ohio along with myself will be happy to look at Bobby Silver hanging out in Paris during his day off.

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Blueprint All-Ages Release Event April 5th @ Magnolia Thunderpussy

Columbus producer/emcee Blueprint and Rhymesayers Entertainment will be celebrating the release of his highly anticipated album, Adventures in Counter-Culture with an all-ages in-store performance, and signing at Magnolia Thunderpussy Records. This event will take place on the album’s release date Tuesday, April 5th from 7-10pm.

Adventures in Counter-Culture will be available for purchase on cd and vinyl. The 12 inch for Blueprint’s “So Alive” single which has been getting some MTV love will also be for sale.

Magnolia Thunderpussy is located at 1155 N. High Street. Mags phone number is 614-421-1512. This release event is free, and all-ages.

Video: Blueprint “Keep Bouncing”

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If you live in Columbus, then you have to love this video. Filmed at the Carabar, this is very familiar scenario for most artistic townies.

If you don’t live in Columbus…I’m sure there is booze and floozeys in your city.

KEEP BOUNCING is off Blueprint’s new album Adventures in Counter-Culture, due April 5th on Rhymesayers Entertainment. Cameos by Latimore Plattz, Envelope, Zerostar, Ill Poetic, Bridget, this girl that worked at Bento, Donnie, Kate, random black dyke, Intricate Sunz, Ron from the Carabar, and myself.

“I came here to kick it. Not to hear your shitty band”

Video: Blueprint “Radio-Inactive”

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Columbus emcee/producer Blueprint’s first single off his new album, Adventures in Counter Culture, due on Rhymesayers Entertainment in March 2011.

Shot, edited, & directed by Bangland Media
Cover Art after the jump.

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Illogic Headlines Columbus Eyedea Tribute Tonight at Carabar

EYEDEA BENEFIT SHOW!

with the recent tragedy and passing of the very talented, and respected emcee Eyedea, the original Kristoff Krane tour has been canceled. We are turning this special night into a benefit/celebration/memory for the life of Micheal Larsen aka Eyedea. Much love and prayers goes out to his friends, family and fans. Please come out to this special event on Sunday October 24th. all proceeds will be going to Michael’s family.

featuring special performances by
Illogic, Alleyes Path, The Midas Touch, Intricate Sunz, Metro and more!!!!!

WITH A SPECIAL PERFORMANCE BY SHAOLIN FUNK B-BOY CREW!

Sunday October 24th
music starts at 9pm.

FREE!!!!!!!!!!

REST IN PEACE EYEDEA (November 9, 1981 – October 17, 2010)

If you can’t make it to Carabar but want to donate to Eyedea’s family:
All donations can be directed to Micheal’s Mom, Kathy Averill here.

after the jump Public Wake, and Minnaepolis Tribute Info, and quotes from Eyedea’s mom, Blueprint, Slug, Dj Abilities, and alot more about Eyedea.
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Rest In Peace Eyedea

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Eyedea performing “Even Shadows Have Shadows”.
Minnaepolis emcee Michael “Eyedea” Larson passed away today according to City Pages magazine in Minneapolis.

There is a facebook page set-up to help with funeral costs.

after the jump i ramble about my memory of bumping into Eyedea. And posted some videos that stick out in my mind.
I’m not an expert on Eyedea’s life or music by any means.

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Eyedea’s & His Grandma’s New Poetry Book For Sale

So I am sitting here typing out an interview I did with Waka Flocka Flame and I get an email from Rhymesayers’s Recording artist Eyedea trying to sell me a poetry book. I guess he makes poetry books with his grandma:

NEW EYEDEA POETRY BOOK FOR SALE!!!!!!!!!!

For those who were unaware, my Grandma and I made 300 one of kind poetry books a few months ago. We named it “IM NOT ME”

Now we have another one called “AM I WONDERFUL.” Artwork by my grandma, and colored by my little cousin. This edition is limited to 100 copies only. Each book will be signed, autographed and numbered and have unique and one of a kind cover art. Hurry up and buy, these things go fast! Thank you.

-Michael

follow link below to buy.

click here to buy Eyedea and his Grandma’s poetry book.

Video:Blueprint Ft DJ Missle-The Clouds Live

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Blueprint got bizzeee at Cinco de Cara barrio bon annaveressee.
backed by superman number 1 deejay Missle aka Ron Barker.
new song. xxxxclusive.
(via printmatic.net)
shot by NeverEndingCompilation

Packaging of the Year? Freeway & Jake One – The Stimulus Package

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Egotrip’s Brent Rollins who also designed classic movie Boyz N The Hood’s logo laced the upcoming Rhymesayer release by Freeway and Jake One’s Stimulas Package, packaging.