SHAOLIN JAZZ – NOLA Listening Party

Been keeping this one under wraps – so 2-Tone and I will be visiting a variety of colleges and universities where we’ll be giving talks about SHAOLIN JAZZ as well as discussing the parallels and similarities between both Jazz culture and Hip-Hop culture, with the University of Virginia being first.

To complement the talks we’ll also be doing listening parties in select markets.  Tulane University will be the second school we visit (shouts to Renard Bridgewater a.k.a. Slangston Hughes and Holly Hobbs for hooking it up) and will be the first market where we’ll be doing a listening party.  Big ups to Patrick at Sneaker Politics and Humid Beings for helping to spread the word and see you in NOLA Thursday February 2nd.

More coming soon…

SHAOLIN JAZZ – DREAM GIRLS – Part 1

…is a nod to the 90′s female Hip-Hop head, who is just as knowledgeable, confident, participatory, and literate in Hip-Hop culture as her male counter parts – essentially a male Hip-Hop head’s ‘Dream Girl.’

In Part 1 of the “DREAM GIRLS” Photo Shoot we highlight a day in the life of four friends (during the winter on the East), Hip-Hop enthusiasts, who are producing their next music project, rocking T-shirts, they customized, from the SHAOLIN JAZZ – T-shirt line.

Instead of the women playing the “back” the DREAM GIRLS are in the forefront: hardcore yet tempting, raw yet feminine, strong yet alluring, casual yet striking.

Welcome to Part 1 of the SHAOLIN JAZZ – DREAM GIRLS – Photo Shoot.  Shot by Chris Carr (Eat The Cake NYC), make-up by Diti (Diti Devi Makeup Artistry).  Featuring Alison Carney, Jayne Kennedi, Jheanelle Morgan, and Shanika Wright.

Scene: “The Block”

models: shanika wright, jheanelle morgan – t-shirts: bones, faces

models: shanika wright, jheanelle morgan – t-shirts: bones, faces

To see the full shoot click

SHAOLIN JAZZ – DREAM GIRLS – Photo Shoot – Behind the Scenes

Wanted to drop some “behind-the-scenes” shots from the DREAM GIRLS Photo Shoot.  Beautiful women, 90′s Hip Hop music and videos throughout the day, and drinks.  This was a GOOD look.  Full shoot drops 1.17.12 and for more pics click

SHAOLIN JAZZ – DREAM GIRLS – Photo Shoot

(model – shanika wright)

SHAOLIN JAZZ – DREAM GIRLS – Photo Shoot.  Shot by Chris Carr (Eat The Cake NYC), make-up by Diti (Diti Devi Makeup Artistry).  Featuring Alison Carney, Jayne Kennedi, Jheanelle Morgan, and Shanika Wright.

Full Shoot drops 1.17.12.  Check out the behind the scenes pics here.

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SHAOLIN JAZZ – A Blog Supreme/NPR Jazz

Above is a screenshot of the first major coverage SHAOLIN JAZZ received (prior to the project’s release and first listening party) courtesy of Patrick Jarenwattananon of NPR.  This article came out some time ago but I felt compelled to post, as its serves as a precursor to what’s to come with the project.  For the read click here.

SHAOLIN JAZZ – Video Contest

With the response DJ 2-Tone Jones and I received from SHAOLIN JAZZ, and the SHAOLIN JAZZ – Album Cover Design Contest (over 30 entries), we wanted to engage fans in a unique and creative way that would further allow them to visually interact with the project and the SHAOLIN JAZZ – Video Contest was developed.

The SHAOLIN JAZZ – Video Contest is a month long (Monday November 14th – Wednesday December 14th) competition, whereby participants can submit videos they create for a SHAOLIN JAZZ track of their choosing.  The winner, who will be announced Wednesday January 4, 2012, will receive footwear and apparel from LACOSTE, The Scifen Company, and UNDEFEATED.

For rules and guidelines click

DOCUMENT the Fresh – Closing Reception

Hey good people, we’re doing a closing reception for the DOCUMENT the Fresh – Event & Concert Photography Exhibition, so if you haven’t gotten a chance to check the exhibition (or even if you have) please come out and party with us as we celebrate one of the most unique exhibitions DC has seen.

RSVP: docfreshclosing.eventbrite.com

For additional info including videos and photographer interviews click

Red Bull Music Academy: DOOM – Madrid 2011

If you’re a fan(atic) of DOOM and have an hour and change to watch I urge you to do so.  He answers a lot of questions and drops gems.

Source: Hypbeast

SHAOLIN JAZZ – Video – Blue Hype

Check out the latest video from the SHAOLIN JAZZ catalog produced by Tewodross Melchishua (Art 408 Visual Culture, M3: MCs, Mics and Metaphors) for the track “Blue Hype.“

As you watch please check for the details and layers Tewodross uses to draw you in.

Stay tuned for more…

DOCUMENT the Fresh – Opening Reception and Panel Discussion Recap

To be honest, I’m never sure what to expect when I develop anything creative and DOCUMENT the Fresh was no exception, especially considering the content and the intent of the exhibition.

Vickey, Dafna, and Teri really delivered what I was hoping for which were three distinct perspectives via the photos they’ve shot.

The opening reception and panel discussion for DOCUMENT the Fresh really took me by surprise.  Supreme turnout at the opening and the panel discussion turned out well too with a nice gathering of people who were really engaged by the photographers, their stories, their processes, and personalities.

Thanks to everyone that attended both events and shouts to Erwin, Stevenson, Ernest, and Jessica (Lamont Bishop Gallery) for agreeing to host the exhibition, Chris (Heineken), Keri-Ann (vitaminwater), Akil (Belvedere), Kat (Lil Soso Productions), Alexis (Madison Davenport),  Cherisse, Brandon (Fusicology), Winston (Couch Sessions), Tewodross (Art 408 Visual Culture, M3: MCs, Mics and Metaphors), Roddy (Humble Monarch Media & Design), Sonya (UKS), and everyone that tweeted or dropped a Facebook post.

If you’re in the DC area or will be the exhibition will be up until Saturday November, 26th so make sure to stop by.

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