CLDGME Presents :: @PHILSWISH in LAINE NOIR

it speaks volumes...

As I listened, I found myself even more inspired to begin my written documentation of our musical journey throughout the city. I haven't blogged in months, maybe its even been a full year. I've traveled, lived elsewhere, pursued higher education and spiritual growth. I have returned to fulfill my purpose (that's another story for another day)

I had been inspired to re-vamp my expression space weeks ago after I re-discovered Detroit's music scene at an open mic night at a popular Downtown venue, The Shelter. I started some creative brainstorming and gathering material but nothing got me to post. Until now. 

It was a bit ironic. I was browsing through my email and found this submission marked "Do Not Release until April 15, 2013" whats today? 

I took it as a sign. Listened and found myself re-discovering the very reason I began this blog in the first place. 

LAINE NOIR incorporates my expressive space's very purpose; to bring together immaculate creative direction, complex lyrical & musical genius, and thought provoking visual asthetics. 

This piece is an incredible example of crisp cohesion and the result of dedication to one's craft. Each artist involved receives my respect. It is the conception of passion by way of gifted souls. It is LAINE NOIR.

& it's true meaning hasn't even been revealed yet.

Stellar way to capture your audience and re-introduce your images. 

My hat is off to you all. 

Thank you for giving me an even greater way to re-introduce Lyrics & Couture. 

l o v e & (Detroit) Hip-Hop. 

Lyrics | Jacob Bryant & Gitty Banda for Phil Swish's "Black Wool"

Creative Direction | Choice Gaines & Kevin Purify of Defigurer Le Monde

Couture | Defigurer Le Monde

Musical Artistry | Ashton Woods

Cinematography | Viranel Clerard

Presented By CLDGME Design

J Dilla Tribute [Better Late Than Never]

The Stereo Boyz pay tribute to their Hometown Hero J.Dilla and also present this video to Maureen Yancey aka Ma Dukes as a Valentine's Day gift.
The tribute was performed at the Stereo Boyz show at Magic Stick Lounge in Detroit on Feb 2nd 2012 by the Detroit Dance Union. Mixo (Stereo Boyz) had the idea for the Dance performance to a selection of J.Dilla's beats and the choreography was put together by Jodie Svagr of the Detroit Dance Union. 
Appearing during the tribute: Fat Ray, 5Ela, Supa Emcee, Stereo Boyz, Dj Sicari, Valid, John C and more
Also: Dead Prez, Wanja of IStillLoveHER.de

The video was directed and edited by Sacramento Knoxx

     

Special Thanks to Wanja Lange over at iStillLoveHER.de

Feedback: thestereoboyz@gmail.com

Tyga's Sold Out Performance at Kool Haus in Toronto With YMCMB's Drake & Honey Cocaine [12.3.11]

Tyga Live at Kool Haus in Toronto,Ca with Drake & Honey Cocaine

Special Thanks to: The Goodie Bag

Download #BitchImTheShitMixtape Now & Buy Tyga's Debut Album 

Careless World: Rise of the Last King Soon!

"Pine Time" Trade Vee [Visual] [Prod. By Superobo] [Shot By Rowe]

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Detroit's Very Own:: Cold Men Young "Time Bomb" [Visual]

Nocturnal - Checkin In [Visual + Audio] + The single "Checkin In"

The single "Checkin In" has catchy lyrics with metaphors like you have never heard. Nocturnal is famous for his metaphoric flow. "Checkin In" gives way for this along with its smooth hypnotic beat, just enough to get you two steppin and nodding along. Nocturnal incorporates the new wave of technology of Facebook and other sources such as Iphones or MP3 as a way of “hitting him up” appealing to the young and the average person while the drum/piano base beats keeps the attention of the older hip hop fan.
His lyrics invites the listener in, keeps them hanging on his every bar to see what he will connect next. It gives the listener a since that they are in the circle that Nocturnal is one of them and they can chill with him or simply “add him as a friend”.

This track exemplifies an artist that fits right in with the people, one that walks the streets in the community that you may just run into on any given day. Checkin In brings you back to the old feel of hip hop with a refreshing new twist. It’s a people track that the People will be sure to Love. --ISTILLLOVE H.E.R

Download the Album on iTunes!

 

Awon & Karmeleon Beats "Free" [Visual+Audio] "Concentration Gradient" The Album

The 17-track album has a noticeably darker feel than their previous release "Love Supersedes" yet it maintains their traditional jazzy soulful sound. The subject matter is very political and introspective in nature ranging from current events to spiritual matters. Having worked on the album for some time now the duo feel they have constructed a project that will hit a nerve with its listeners. Tracks like "Had Enough" and "They Coming" focus on the pressures and hardships of modern society while songs like "Heaven" take a more positive and forward-thinking stance.

The vintage hip hop sound is still the underlying force behind their music but this project is much more aggressive musically and lyrically. Awon's delivery is firmer and Kameleon ventures into newer territory sample-wise. The result is an album hip hop heads young and old can feel.

-ISTILLLOVE H.E.R

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Detroit's Very Own:: CrackKillZ of The Ivy League Crew "Crack Rock" 10.31.11

The third visual from Crack's ICE (I Create Everything) 

Shot by @DjLiveLongShot

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Inner City Skateboards "Livin` on the Ledge"

Inner City Skateboards x David Maxwell

Featuring @WelfareOnDeck
In case you weren`t familiar...

Taste This:: T.Calmese [Formerly ILLITE] "Trust Me" Video Premiere [8.16.11]

Meet T.Calmese...

(formerly known as iLLiTe of the Subterraneous Crew) is an artist from Detroit, Michigan who has worked with the likes of Elzhi (formerly of Slum Village), Onebelo (Binary Star), Big Tone, Invincible and others from the internationally respected Detroit Hip Hop Scene.

Having worked with various producers from Nick Speed to Dibiase, Astronote, 14kt and others, releasing projects such as the "Forgotten Chosen" with partner Octane (now Ro Spit) to his highly regarded "Champion" mixtape he's established himself both locally and internationally as an artist to look for.

"Trust me" is the first single and video off T.Calmese'  official solo debut "A Will of Fortune". The song is the excellent result of an collaborative effort with fellow Detroit native & super producer Nick Speed.

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Purchase "Trust Me"

http://tcalmese.bandcamp.com/track/trust-me

Stream / Purchase "A Will of Fortune" Album:

http://tcalmese.bandcamp.com/releases

Detroit`s Very Own:: Chavis Chandler "The Winner Pt. I" Official Video [8.7.11]

Brought to you by Belton Media Group

Chavis Chandler`s "The Winner" via his first project back in `09 to be exact, entitled Afterskool Detention.

Here`s the visual.. perfectly simplistic way of displaying the artist's humble beginnings on location: the city's Eastside, Downtown area, showcasing a local Public High School additionally.. compounded with lyrics explaining from which he came and where he knows he'll soon be. If you haven`t gotten the first project, get it [Afterskool Detntion] HERE.

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Detroit's Very Own:: Kopelli [of ColdMenYoung] "Caught My Eye ft. Akira Shelton" [Video] Directed By Gig West]

Caught My Eye - Kopelli from West 12 Productions on Vimeo.

Remember this?!

Well, Kopelli of COLDMENYOUNG brought THE video, directed by Gig West, shot on location in Detroit, MI. Peep the "Tall-Eez Shoes" in the background of the opening scene ; )

I won't even disclose the plot of the track or the video, just watch & enjoy.

Download Caught My Eye Here.