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Since posting the "One More Audition" aka "The Flashback" to the popular scene in Krush Groove, I was inspired to do a little diggin'. One may be able to tell that my associates and I have a great appreciation for the music pioneers that have paved the way and left us little jewels to hold and cherish. So in the post we pay homage to one of the greatest Hip Hop groups of all-time, Run - DMC.
The brief story goes like this: The year was 2002, and there was a buzz around the town about this Hip Hop Halloween Jam that everyone was anticipating. Well back then I was a part of one of the dopest two-man, award-winning hip hop groups, that you'll probably never hear of outside of this post, named Raw Intel. It was myself (Eddie Reys) and my Wonder Twin and partner in rhyme, Trev Thorne. So being the forward thinkers that we were and still are, we decide to perform as Run-DMC at the Halloween Jam, doing original songs of our own as well as some covers.
So the plan is in motion, we contact my man DJ LoPro to back us up as we needed a trio for the full Run-DMC effect. While at his apartment the night before the event, October 31, we're rehearsing, diggin' in the crates for Run-DMC hits and catching feelings about how dope these guys were. The music is blasting, we're zoning out, spitting each line of these classic hits and out the corner of my eye, this little 10 - 12″ television has some "Breaking News" running across the screen. They flash a picture of Jason Mizell, and there was some rainy, dark footage of a body bag being dragged from a studio. Lo' and behold…right while we are there rehearsing our Run-DMC show for the following night, the news breaks that Jam Master Jay (JMJ) was murdered. Incredible sadness and a greater sense of purpose hit all 3 of us that night. Just the coincidence of us paying homage and the mortality of one of the greatest DJ's to do it being last remembered in a yellow body bag and not his Adidas suit was shattering. (scratch one for JMJ) "Not bad meaning bad, but bad meaning GOOD!!!" Long Post, but it was necessary.
Also, i gotta give you the ingredients for this dish as well: *Two - Three dudes who know ALL the Run-DMC lyrics (or any group for that matter) As long as they are notable!
*Two "Old Man" hats and black spray paint, the hats were originally plaid
*Some rope from Home Depot and gold spray paint
*Two medium Sweat Jackets from Old Navy, notice we aren't even rockin 3 striped joints…how official were we?? lol
*Practice a routine and hopefully you can pull this dish off without a rapper or icon being slain while you are planning your show. PHOTO Courtesy of "M.I.S.S.I.N.G. Link"© Happy New Year to all... Be on the lookout for the latest single and video from Edreys, hitting college, satellite, and mixtapes in 2008!
Pick up the single on Limited Edition 7"45 RPM Record at our store:
www.deepthinka.com/store
Peace and Blessings.
*Edreys and the Dope 45's / DeepThinka Records |
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Dec-31-2007
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ONE MORE AUDITION
Everyone is familiar with doing things on a shoe string budget a.k.a. “Low Budget”…but today we are here to talk about the latest phenom..”NO BUDGET.”
We just shot a trailer for my video called DUI (Dumb Under the Influence), and it worked for what we needed it for. No FAT news channel cameras with gadgets, bells and whistles…No Hi-Def digital cameras with vibrant colors to make me look like i’m in your living room with you. No Sireee! CHECK OUT THE VIDEO and the instructions below for the “No Budget Diet Plan.”
Ingredients:
*Time and Date for Shoot
*1 to 2 Video cameras (Works best if one is your own and the other is borrowed)
*A location: (Choose a place where the guy keeps the thermostat at about 58 degress even though its just below 32 degrees outside) - Keeps everyone attentative
*A crummy youtube upload of old school footage or scene from a favorite movie ripe for re-enactment
*Request the help of friends that are down to hang out for about 4 hours or so and let them know that you can only pay in Pizza slices
*Enlist an intern or student majoring in Film from a reputable University (this way there is at least one person who knows what they are doing) or SUBSTITUTE a Friend here
*A print out of the lines for each character from the snippet you have selected to re-enact
*Assigning characters in advance usually helps things go smoother
*Everyone takes their place in the scene and the cameras are ready to roll…
*ADDING a little procrastination here with jokes and laughter helps warm everyone up in that cold a$$ location you chose to shoot in
*ACTION..have fun and record as many frames/shots as it is better to have more than not enough when its editing time…
CHECK THE VIDEO: DUI
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Dec-31-2007
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( 1 ) November-27-2007 |
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I'm just coming in the crib (Midnight on a Sunday) from this emcee
(hip hop) showcase featuring talents from Niagara Falls, Ottawa
(Canada), Albany, NY and Buffalo, NY and it's got me doing some
thinking. Not many people are familiar with the many things that go on
in Buffalo..HELL!!..The people that LIVE in Buffalo aren't even
familiar with what goes in Buffalo...which most times explains low
head counts for stuff like this. Anyways, I was hosting or emceeing
this particular showcase, you know, just to get the people involved
and keep everything moving, plus i enjoy it..its one of the more fun
things I get to do. So, there is all about say...30 people, and its a
very small place, so the capacity was at about 20 - 25% by the time
the first act came on...I'm guessing.
Now, follow me..because I know that you ALL will be able to relate to
why this blog is entitled STADIUM STATUS!
Here are some things to consider for most (but not ALL) showcases or
small venue performances:
1) Most times...or nearly ALL of the time, you can trust that no one
knows your rhymes, except for the few people you brought along.
2) Sound systems are usually pretty questionable, stage monitors don't
work, one mic is always louder or softer than the other...and even if
all of the above are working correctly...You are a lucky S.O.B, if the
people care what you are saying anyways…(and good luck with trying to
not scream and lose your voice considering all the above issues)
3) The later the show starts, the higher the chances that people will
slowly or abruptly bounce from the venue…even during your performance,
so don't beg and ask them to stay,,,It's a bad look fam.
4) If you don't rock or go on first…you are in jeopardy of performing
in front of NO ONE! You may literally be rapping over a beat off of
you own laptop, while the bartender is cleaning the bar tops so he can
get the hell out of there too!
5) After emceeing and hosting the night, when people had certainly
moved on...I decided to have some fun and perform one of my tracks for
the hell of it...and guess what...(see bullet #4..because it wsa
surely in effect at this time) ..LOL..word up!
My point is this, I believe whether you are a performer or a
supporter/attendee that we all know very well that what I am saying is
true. I even left out some other realistic facts and tidbits. This
show that I hosted tonight, just reminded me of why small venues just
aren't my thing anymore. Without arrogance I can say that my dues have
been paid, and paid to the degree that I am probably owed a credit
actually. I have been the performer to whom which no one is listening
and I have also been on the other side of the mic as a patron and
member of the audience who didn't put his hand in the air and say
"Hoooo!" I have left joints during other artists performances, and
felt bad about it, but like I said, its not to be taken personally
because I have had people walk out on me too. Part of the problem
is…most of the people that are at these venues are artists as well…so
the vibe is like…"Are you finished yet? Because I'm waiting to get on
the mic and kill it."
Then, in classic rapper/emcee fashion…even though you weren't feelin
their show or their material…there is always the obligatory DAP!
BearHug with Shake and then…"YO! Word ..you ripped it son," as the mic
is exchanged and your turn is up.
MUCH respect to the cats that rocked it tonight though. I just wish
there were more people and more support to make small
joints/bars/whole in the wall spots etc…"The place to be" and revive
the art of Hip Hop.
So…with that said…STADIUM STATUS! I'm only in the big kids sandbox
from now on. We'll see you soon.
Peace to DTR, TrevThorne, Cutler, LoPro, Press, Camacian, ECMC, Kool
Taj, Tomorrow, H2O + Masterpeace, No Hand Outs Ent., Dood Computer and
Dez Matic, and I forgot the homie from Canada…my bad!
Peace |
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Nov-27-2007
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