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Pat Maine on Touring as a Way of Life
Posted by Justin Boland on Mar 11, 2011 | 0 Comments
Pat Maine has built a name from non-stop, high-energy touring. In fact, I wound up doing this interview with him while he was on the road. We’re talking about preparation and planning, budgeting and Bozeman, and the art of staying sane when you wake up in a different state every single day…
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How to Take SXSW on, Even if They Didn't Take You
Posted by Kosha Dillz on Mar 04, 2011 | 0 Comments
Ok. Ok.
2000 artists were accepted and over a gazillion applied. If you got accepted, there might be something special about you. If you weren’t…there still can be something special about you. In the end, who honestly cares? We are all on the same team (I believe this and you will too) and this article will explain 10 awesome things you need to bring down to Texas besides a cowboy hat, to make sure you come back with a bunch of new assets besides a hangover, empty pockets, and a stomach full of BBQ chicken.
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Star Persons: The Almost True Story of Electro-Rap's First Intergalactic Pioneers
Posted by Garrett Heaney on Mar 03, 2011 | 0 Comments
I had only heard of a few of these guys when I first got within earshot of this project, but no lie, Star Persons are on some next level. As much as I hate that phrase, it’s entirely accurate for this set, because nobody is doing anything like them. Luckily I had one of their producer’s info in my rolodex and he was kind enough to do an interview with me when I name-dropped Audible Hype. And yeah, you heard me right - these guys have multiple producers. In fact, their extended roll call is pretty deep, so that’s where I started my questioning.
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HUMP JONES vs. WILLIE GREEN - "Please Do" ft Pro of The Aztext, Mohrer Les and Zilla Rocca
Posted by Justin Boland on Feb 23, 2011 | 0 Comments
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BAD WEATHER CLASSIC | Zilla Rocca
Posted by Justin Boland on Feb 17, 2011 | 0 Comments
Zilla Rocca first showed up here on Audible Hype when he gave one of the best interviews of 2010, “DIY Hip Hop Everything.” Today we come full circle as Zilla drops his latest EP, Bad Weather Classic, through World Around. Just in time for seasonal depression, we’ve got a beautifully dark dose of noir-hop for you…
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Sunday Mix: Fresh Produce
Posted by Justin Boland on Feb 13, 2011 | 0 Comments
This mix is unusually damn good. I mean, I’m always trying to bring you the best of the best, but the Universe really hooked it up this week. This is entirely brand new material and all of it is Face-Melter Type Good. Let’s get right into it…
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The Lupe Fiasco
Posted by Mic King on Feb 11, 2011 | 0 Comments
Please forgive me as I am a week late with this, but the fact that the disgust has lingered long enough for me to still want to write about this is a testament to how weak the idea was. (Edit: I just saw that he is doing this again tonight so I guess I’m still on time.)
Let me first say that I believe Lupe Fiasco is an incredible lyricist so we can be clear that the following is not a Lupe Fiasco hate post. The following is a critique of his Union Square marketing tactic…
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SigNif: "No Crew, No Co-Sign, No Features"
Posted by Justin Boland on Feb 10, 2011 | 0 Comments
I’ve gotten a lot of replay out of Signif’s 2010 album The Transition so I’m very grateful to be bringing this interview to Audible Hype. She’s a serious talent and an honest artist, and 2011 has a lot of projects on her plate. She took some time this week to talk about her career so far, her future plans, and building a name on her own terms…
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Kosha Dillz: DIY Determination
Posted by Kosha Dillz on Feb 07, 2011 | 0 Comments
Kosha Dillz, as you already know, never actually stops moving. Right now he’s on tour and still managed to hit me up with another article for Audible Hype. If you missed his last one, check out “Help Yourself By Helping Others.” Today, he’s got more hard-won experience and motivational advice for you…
