I just happened to be flipping through the February issue of Jezebel Magazine the other day to my surprise I see an article on Atlanta production duo SMKA. I had a chance to work with SMKA on their “SMKA Presents The 808 Experiment Volume 2.” Blake & Mike have been making big moves since they stepped on the scene in 2008 with their first project. From the albums, to events, to their blog they’ve ushered in a new era of Indie Hip Hop in ATL.
Check out the article HERE. Shouts to the homie Biba who wrote the article as well.
Get a behind-the-scenes look at the making of the Beatz & Lyrics 2 Go Vol. 2 mixtape and all the goings on at the A3C Hip Hop Festival. A lot of dope people came through the Unique Squared Mobile Studio and Salem Psalms Library (HQ) to work on the mixtape.
Emmy nominated, Telly award winning producer, Eljay Williams, of TheNewContent partnered with Salem Psalms LLC to document the making of the Beatz & Lyrics 2 Go: Vol 2 A3C mixtape. With help from Vaunghn Saber of The Scorpio Collection, W. Feagins Jr of High Impact Designs, B. Price of Late September Pictures, Sheree Swann of Lens of Life, & Nick Burnz of Black Algebra, the film shows fans a brief history of the on site recording series, and what it took to create it. It also gives fans a backstage pass to the A3C Hip Hop Festival. Guest appearances by; Jayforce (host of the Beatz & Lyrics Show), Focus…, Evil Dee, J – Live, Skyzoo, iLLmind, Sha Stimuli, Senor Kaos, Amond Jackson, J Haze and many others. Be sure to check out the mixtape available for Free Download at http:amondjackson.bandcamp.com.
Thursday night I started my evening by stopping by the Creative Loafing Printhouse for the ATL Short Cuts Film Contest. The object of the film contest was to see who could capture the Atlanta music scene in 5 minutes or less. 10 films were selected (really I’ll say 8, because 2 were actual music videos), and this one won the “Critics Choice” award for the evening. Those in attendance had the opportunity to vote for their favorite film, and today at noon online voting began.
Anyone that knows me, know I always say the ATL indie Hip Hop scene is one the best in the world, and it’s definitely underexposed. The media, record labels, blogs, etc., tend to only show love to major label Hip Hop acts in the city, but there’s a WHOLE another crop of artist who call this city home who have a totally different sound.
Shouts to Will Feagins for putting this joint together. There’s a clip of me from my LP release party performing, but I wasn’t able to make it out to the shoot when it happened, that’s why the kid has no speaking role in here. All good though, the short film is still very FRESH, and I’m proud of it. After you check it out, stop by Creative Loafing to vote for it. If (when) it wins the short film contest, it will be shown at the Atlanta Film Festival later this month.
I heard this record for the first time last night while I was checking out the Beatz and Lyrics show. The track is produced by King I Divine and DJ Precyse is on the cuts.
This is the first leak from the Beatz & Lyrics 2 Go Mixtape recorded during the 2011 A3C Hip Hop Festival here in ATL.
“Together” is currently available for free download. Make sure you check out the entire Beatz & Lyrics 2 Go project when it’s released on Feb. 7th.
If your in ATL make sure you pick up this weeks issue of Creative Loafing. They reviewed my new album “The Kaos Effect” and gave it 4 out of 5 stars. Check it out online.
WOW. Today is the day you all have been waiting for right? For the past three years or so everybody has been asking me “when is your new album coming out?” I can FINALLY say it’s out NOW!!!
For my digital music lovers you can catch it via iTunes. Right now you can order physical copies online via SenorKaos.com. Also if your in ATL you can pick up physical copies at Moods Music (Little 5 Soul) and Criminal Records. The album is out via High Water Music and is distributed by Fat Beats Distribution. Look for it to hit stores, and online retailers around the world within the next week.
I hope everybody enjoys the album. Features tracks with: J-Live, Binkis Recs, Ekundayo, Fresh Daily, Ozy Reigns, Lyric Jones, Fort Knox, cuts by DJ Dainja and production by Illastrate and Marcotiks.
SENOR KAOS ANNOUNCES NOVEMBER 11th (11.11.11) RELEASE DATE FOR “THE KAOS EFFECT” LP, RELEASES ARTWORK, TRACK LISTING, PLUS NEW SINGLE.
The time has finally come for Atlanta emcee Señor Kaos to release his highly anticipated album via indy label High Water Music. The LP entitled The Kaos Effect shares the same name as Kaos’ website (thekaoseffect.com) which was created in 2007 as a way to connect with fans.
“The Kaos Effect album is a snap shot of my life from the years 2000 through 2010. Throughout the listeners journey you will hear stories about my trails and tribulations of becoming an artist, quitting my job to follow my passion, starting my own company, making money, losing money, traveling the world, getting evicted, and dealing with the death of a fellow solider and friend,” says Kaos.
“The title The Kaos Effect describes all the small pieces I’ve collected over a decade which now have been put together to create a great puzzle. A lot of people know me for different things. Some know me because of my website, or the Blogs, while others know me strictly through my marketing related work, and some only know me for my popular interviews with Hip Hop artists like (Ghostface, Pharoahe Monch, B.O.B., DJ Clark Kent, Little Brother, Wale, Game, etc.). So the overall goal of this record, is for me to share a piece of my story with the world so they can understand why people call Señor Kaos The Most Interesting MC In The World.”
The album is produced entirely by Atlanta mainstay Illastrate. The first song and video released from the project “Automatic Classic” is currently available for purchase on iTunes via High Water Music.
“Me and Illastrate started working on this project three years ago. At first the plan was to create an EP of 5 or 6 songs. Once we reached that goal, Illa came up with the idea to produce a full album for me. In a time where emcees look for several great producers to create a sound for their project, I chose to work with only one. When there’s one person who understands your artistry and sound, it makes the process of creating that much more easier. Illastrate is ATL’s best-kept secret when it comes to production, but hopefully he won’t be anymore once the world hears The Kaos Effect.”
In addition to Illastrate’s production the album also features guest artists: J-Live, Fresh Daily, Binkis Recs, Ekundayo, Ozy Reigns, Lyric Jones, Fort Knox and includes cuts by DJ Dainja. The album will be released in physical and digital formats on Friday November 11, 2011 (11.11.11) via New York based Indy label High Water Music. (highwaterISmusic.com).
“Its Like That” featuring ATL emcee Ekundayo is the first leak to be released fromThe Kaos Effect.
Big Rec drops his long awaited video for the ATL street anthem “Real Hip Hop Is Back.” The video looks great, and I’m honored to have been apart of the shoot. This record has kept heads nodding for the past couple years. It’s good to finally see a visual for it. Salute to Big Rec. If your in ATL this weekend you can catch him and his crew “The Five” performing at the A3C Festival.
(ATLANTA, GA – August 18, 2011) Debut New Video For “Hard To Quit The Rhyme”
When you combine the forces of two superiorly talented individuals that have not only mastered but reinvented their craft, they become a more powerful, twice as brilliant, creative super power … an Ultra Beast!
The affiliation between the two emcees spans nearly a decade in the Atlanta Hip Hop scene.
On “Hard To Quit The Rhyme” 4-Ize and Señor Kaos come together to let the world know Hip Hop is something they live, and when you are this passionate about it, it’s Hard To Quit. Produced by ATL’s own Floyd The Locsmif the record also features guest vocals by Grammy nominated ATL soul singer Anthony David. “Hard To Quit The Rhyme” has already been featured on AllHipHop.com as the “Heater Of The Day” now with the Black Box ATL directed video Ultra Beast plan to show the world that the real Hip Hop scene in Atlanta is ready to come above ground.
Be on the lookout for the 4-Ize and Señor Kaos Are Ultra Beast project sometime in 2012. The album is set to feature some of the best Beast in Hip Hop.
If You Like The Song/Video Click Below To Purchase “Hard To Quit The Rhyme” Digitally. We Greatly Appreciate Your Support.
About The Artist:
About Señor Kaos: Content, delivery and showmanship are the three core values for Atlanta emcee Señor Kaos, whose unique approach to Hip Hop has sent him around the globe. As an emcee, marketer and blogger, his persona and work ethic makes it hard to disagree with his self-proclaimed title as “The Most Interesting MC In The World.” Kaos got his start in the music business at just 16 years old, and has been a mainstay in the Atlanta indie Hip Hop scene since. He has featured on DJ Spinna’s produced “Sonic Smash” LP on the song “Call Me Señor.” His energetic live show has lead him to perform with some of Hip Hop’s best talents such as: Ice Cube, MF DOOM, Rakim, Camp Lo, Talib Kweli, Sean Price, Redman & Method Man, Raekwon, and Ghostface Killah (Wu-Tang). More info: www.thekaoseffect.com or www.senorkaos.com / www.twitter.com/senorkaos
About 4-IZE: As the “ambassador of everything awesome,” 4-IZE is well recognized for his animated character, incredible stage presence & mechanical rhyme flow. 4-IZE stands out from the plethora of rap artists through his marketing & promotional campaigns as well as branding himself as one of the most entertaining Hip Hop artists in Atlanta. With most of his notoriety coming from being featured on two 3x platinum Ludacris albums, 4-IZE bridges the gap between the mainstream & the underground artists everywhere. Not only an emcee but a writer, director, producer, promoter, actor and radio personality, 4-IZE embodies all that is needed to restore the balance in Hip Hop.
About Anthony David: Savannah born, Atlanta bred singer/songer writer Anthony David lends his soulful southern vocals to the chorus of this melodic masterpiece. Most known for his duet “Words” with India Arie, he garnished his first writing placement on India Arie’s 7x Grammy nominated album Acoustic Soul. Anthony David’s Lead single from AS ABOVE SO BELOW, “4evermore ” feat. ALGEBRA & Phonte (of Foreign Exchange) peaked at #1 on the Urban Adult Radio charts & at #18 on the Billboard Hip-Hop/ R&B Charts nationally.
About Floyd The Locsmif: Whether it’s jazzy soul or overground ruggedness, Locsmif’s range of production clientele includes Atlanta’s own Cee-Lo, Stahhr, and 4ize, to the likes of J-Live, OC, and 50 Cent, for which the Locsmif produced Maybe We Crazy from 50′s video game Bulletproof soundtrack that snagged Best Original Song in a Video Game at Spike TVs 2006 Video Game Awards. Locsmif’s versatility in the music marketplace has landed him spots on various mixtapes, compilations, TV shows, and national campaigns including the TNT cop drama series Dark Blue, Luster’s Pink Lotion and NesteaIce.com.
New video from ATL duo Clan Destined. The song is called “War Games.” Video directed by Rick Foy for DVID Films. Make sure you check out their latest LP entitled “Clan Destined” Out Now.
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