Showing posts with label State of the Arts. Show all posts
Showing posts with label State of the Arts. Show all posts

Tuesday, January 25, 2011

My Debut Album: State OF The Arts OUT NOW!!!

SOTA Cover

I could say a lot here, but I'll let all that unfold... just know that it's been a LONG TIME COMING.

Right where we need to be.

Until later, check out these articles on State Of The Arts...

SF Weekly
Examiner

State Of The Arts is now available everywhere digital music is sold!
iTunes
Amazon

Thursday, January 20, 2011

State OF The Arts tracklist released!

SOTA Cover

Next Tuesday 1/25/11 yall...

Shout out to Mister Bouncer of Trust Your Struggle for lacing the art for the album!

State Of The Arts tracklist:

1. “State Of The Arts” featuring Goapele
2. “D.I.Y.”
3. “More Than Two Ways”
4. “Stop It!” featuring Mistah F.A.B.
5. “Score”
6. “Quit Yo Job” featuring Kid Sister
7. “Get A Job”
8. “Show Love” featuring Spank Pops & 1-O.A.K.
9. “Fool On The Hill” featuring Phonte
10. “International Affairs” featuring MoxMore
11. “Check” featuring Josie Stingray
12. “Face the Music” featuring Teedra Moses


Friday, January 14, 2011

VIDEO DEBUT: "State Of The Arts"



This is it yall.
The Beginning of the Beginning.

It's been a minute since I've posted- for good reason. I've been super focused on getting State Of The Arts together for the world to hear...

And now it's finally here.

"State Of The Arts" is my DEBUT video off of my DEBUT album, hence "The Beginning of the Beginning".

Featuring Goapele
Directed by Dahveed Telles

State Of The Arts drops Tuesday January 25th, 2011.

Until then get the "Fool On The Hill"
and "Stop It!" digital Maxi Singles NOW!

Tuesday, September 14, 2010

EXCLUSIVE: Trackademicks- "Fool On The Hill" featuring Phonte

Trackademicks - Fool On The Hill feat. Phonte by The Honor Roll
Released by: HNRL Music
Release/catalogue number: HNRL1226

Its the end of summer next week.
Just about time to break out that fall wardrobe.
Optimum time for some new HNRL music in your life.

Class is in Session!!!

It is my pleasure to present the first single off of my debut full length offering "State Of The Arts", dropping this Fall. This is also the debut release (HNRL 1226) for HNRL Music's single series.

<a href="http://hnrl.bandcamp.com/track/fool-on-the-hill-feat-phonte">Fool On The Hill feat. Phonte by HNRL</a>

I feel like this song is a good one to start with.

Perseverance.
Consistency.
Confidence.
Fulfillment.
Dedication.
Originality.
Courage.
Humility.
Purpose.
Heart.

Anything that's worth doing, worth obtaining, uses some combination of these. And along the way, sometimes people stand in the way, deliberately or otherwise. For them, all I have to give is a blank stare. Like a Fool On The Hill.

DOWNLOAD via Bandcamp: Trackademicks- "Fool On The Hill" featuring Phonte.

Wednesday, September 8, 2010

STATE OF THE ARTS.

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Photo taken by and from Vash with LUV

Labor day was yesterday.

Does that mean I can't wear white anymore? Even on the Fresh Coast???

F*%# that. I make my own rules.

One thing about rules. I believe rules are made to be broken by those who know how to effectively break them. Its like something you have to earn.

Not sure too much is earned these days. I'm mean today, you can pretty much skip steps and instantly thrust yourself to internet stardom in with the quickness. And folks who've gotten that 15 minutes of fame have been hanging on to it for 20, 25 minutes. Like, whoever talks the loudest and fastest can stay. Not saying that I'm even mad at all of it. I mean, where else are you gonna find a hollywood daughter turned pornstar who makes beats for other rappin' pornstars???

Pure entertainment. Porno Producers. Actor Rappers. Part Time Artists. Full Time Hustlers.

What are folks standing for? $$$ and fame can't be enough.

Don't mistake this random rant as me being an idealist. I know the twist.

I just understand balance is conducive to health. And right now many of us are forced to eat at the Corner Store that only sells Flaming Hot Cheetos, Old English, and Sour Powers, not knowing there's a Whole Foods in town. Takes a little more effort to get to, but the health benefits are unmatched.

All this isn't new.

Art Vs. Commerce.
Talent Vs. Hustle.
Betting on Complacency.

for many...

This is the State of Hip-Hop.
This is the State of R&B.

A State of Emergency.

And even with my concern, I'm not worried. There are many who make that trip to Whole Foods and bring groceries back to those who aren't in the know.

Those who haven't lost sight that this time, this life, NOW affects the future.

This $h!t right here??? This $h!t right here??? This $h!t right here???

This IS the STATE OF THE ARTS.

Album Coming SOOOOOOOOOON.

oh and...

N!66@ DON'T ACT LIKE A B!TCH!!!!!

This has been a BASED FREE WRITE.


Track.

Wednesday, August 25, 2010

Back to Business, though I never left...

Alright.

I apologize.

Apparently I'm terrible at maintaining a relationship these days.

Just because I didn't update you doesn't mean I don't care.

I just been preoccupied with Shooting videos. Traveling. And most importantly... Getting the album DONE.

And Now, it FINALLY is.

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Now I can get back to sharing allllllll the wonderful happenings in my life.

Like my album... STATE OF THE ARTS.

Over the next few weeks and months I'll make sure I get you familiar with it.

Back to Business...

HNRL.