Hip-Hop Culture at its finest brought to you by Big Noise Radio! http://www.bignoiseradio.com GRAFF The Art And Technique Of Graffiti Art In The Community And In The World I was recently getting shipping supplies for some Lyman Woodard LP’s, off the Waxpoetics label, our international customers. Talking to Eric at the spot we talked about the culture and his brother Scape One came up. After checking him out on the web we met at the MLK library in downtown San Jose to parley and discuss hip-hop in our community. I was very impressed with his book GRAFF and we shared allot of common thoughts and ideas about the culture. We decided to do an interview that you can listen to right here on BNR, check for the Scapes Martinez ‘ Live & Direct P1 – P5 ‘ five part interview on the play-list, or follow this link to the official Scapes Martinez website. GRAFF the Book
Graffiti artists may be true folk artists. Like visual poets, they sling their paints like verbs and nouns, creating stunning statements all the way through. They tell their true tales from the heart and soul, and redefining not only themselves, but their communities, imbedding their statements into the collective memories of the people. A visual narrative directly connects the street corner to the spirit, bypassing the definitions of art presented by the galleries and museums. As if put into a blender, the ingredients mix and the letters become pictures, merged with the personality of the writer. The colors take shape, statements are made, dreams are made manifest, and truth is made real. That is graffiti art. Poured out like water... Once viewed as merely a blemish on the urban landscape, graffiti today has evolved into a legitimate art form in its own right, influencing entertainment, advertising, fashion and other creative industries worldwide. In this unprecedented book, master graffiti artist Scape Martinez shows how he does his thing, offering streetwise advice to help other "writers" create maximum-impact, legally sanctioned work. Step by step, he lays out the philosophies and realities of the genre. From picking a "tag" and developing letterforms, to the logistics of prepping a wall and working a spray can in a painterly fashion, Graff will help you find your style and leave your mark - large and loud. About The Author:
Born in Newark, New Jersey, and now living and working in San Jose, California, Scape Martinez has been creating art since childhood. Early in his teen years, he fell in love with graffiti art. He creates with spray enamel, house paint, markers, acrylics and watercolors. He owns and operates a street wear clothing line, Liquidscape Clothing, and can be found frequently doing workshops and lectures. He has exhibited at the Movimiento de Arte y Cultura Latino Americana (MACLA) and has been assistant art director and lead artist-in-residence for the Children's Shelter of Santa Clara County, California.
He's done murals for Stanford University Law School, the East Palo Alto Mural Arts Project, and San Jose City College. He has lectured on "Sights and Sounds of the Urban Environment," Arte Americas, Fresno, California; "Style Wars," Yerba Buena Center for the Arts, San Francisco; "Aesthetics of Graffiti," San Jose City College; and "History of Graffiti and Rap Music," Hayward State University. He's shown at Punch Gallery, San Francisco; Berkeley Art Center; Cultural Initiatives Silicon Valley; Yerba Buena Center for the Arts; Art Museum of Los Gatos; Baldwin Hills Crenshaw Plaza, Los Angeles; and Works Gallery, San Jose. He has been featured in Artweek, The San Jose Mercury News, Metro: Silicon Valley's Weekly Newspaper, San Jose City Times and San Jose City College Times. He is currently working in the area of public art with various cities on "Four-Dimensional" murals and sculptures that are graffiti-based. Visit him right here at these online locations:
www.liquidscape.com
www.scapemartinez.com ]]> http://www.bignoiseradio.com http://www.bignoiseradio.com/bnrCulture/images/Scape_One_Piece_01a.jpg http://www.bignoiseradio.com/bnrCulture/images/Scape_One_Piece_01b.jpg Scape One representing a piece holding it down for Bay Area B-Boys 2009 The Regiment Holds Down The 313 With Their 2nd Release “A New Beginning” The first time I spoke to OSI of The Regiment they had a few singles out that caught my attention. They were one of the dynamite hip-hop groups hailing from the motor-city. OSI told me “where do you want us and what do you want us to do”…man, now that’s true military form, hungry and ready to work! Shortly after that they launch their debut album “The Come Up” organic timing, tight beats and soulful music layered with dope lyrics was all part of the program. They became part of the legendary Rawkus 50 and engaged in a relentless independent hustle. After a recent transition in the group (find out more on the exclusive interview here on the radio) they are now releasing their second album titled “A New Beginning”, the CD release on May 5th and the Digital release on May 19, 2009. Two singles off the album have already made it to the worldwide TOP 20 charts for Big Noise Radio. Just like their first release the second release is a classic collectors item so don’t sleep on one of Detroit’s primer hip-hop groups.
Get Familiar: The Regiment Modern day hip-hop has become a battleground where blinged out messiahs of materialism have often gained the upper hand, but MCs OSI and IseQold of the Regiment are the positive force for change in music. OSI had originally formed the Regiment as a vehicle to showcase his skills along with those of his partner C. Reid. Based in Detroit, they had done several shows locally before being selected to be part of the Rawkus 50, a compilation selected by Rawkus Records that represented a who’s who of today’s hottest emerging Hip-hop artists. The project was a success and the Regiment stood alongside some of the best upcoming hip-hop in the nation. And while that would’ve been enough for some, OSI was wanting more. After the departure of Reid, OSI connected with IseQold, another Detroit MC who also shared a desire to make music that could speak to more than the materialistic. The battle for the soul of hip-hop has been ongoing, but rather than simply watch and complain, OSI and Ise redefined the Regiment as something more than just two men. A regiment is comprised of a number of people fighting for a common cause, and when the cause is something as vast as hip-hop itself, there’s no way two individuals alone can get the job done. OSI and IseQold now lead the Regiment, a collective of fans and music lovers who want more from their music and are willing to join the battle. Dealing with the everyday struggles of trying to make it in a sometimes brutal world, the Regiment leave the gold plated fantasies to others. Taking cues from artists diverse as KRS-1 and J-Dilla, the Regiment lyrically mix the uplifting as well as the painfully truthful with production that hankers back to the days when hip-hop wasn’t a dirty word, when people of all ages could listen and enjoy musical truth.
Website: The Regiment Crew
Article: Noiseman & Regiment Crew Photo: Regiment Crew ]]> http://www.bignoiseradio.com http://www.bignoiseradio.com/bnrCulture/images/The_Regiment_ANB_01a.jpg http://www.bignoiseradio.com/bnrCulture/images/The_Regiment_ANB_01b.jpg OSI on left original Regiment founder with latest member IseQolod posted on right 2009 Black Milk Possible One Of The Tightest Producers In The Hip-hop Seen Today! In the past five years, producer /emcee Black Milk has quickly developed into one of the few hip-hop artists who both carries an accomplished resume and is followed with widely-held optimism about what he can bring as one of the leaders of the modern hip-hop movement. Born Curtis Cross in 1983 and raised in Detroit on the sounds of A Tribe Called Quest and De La Soul, Curtis Cross found out at an early age that he had a talent for hip-hop, especially for beats. He spent hours in his basement - at first with just a cheap drum machine and a home karaoke system, eventually moving up to more sophisticated MPC's and samplers - then making tapes. One of these tapes got into the hands of fellow Detroiters Slum Village, who were impressed by what they heard and invited Cross to produce a track on their 2002 mixtape Dirty District, as well as on their official full-length Trinity Past, Present and Future.
As an emcee his debut CD Sound Of The City earned him acclaim as a solo artist that eluded him during his work as half the duo BR Gunna. His voice was sampled extensively on J Dilla's Donuts album, and showcasing tracks on his Myspace page earned him a featured article in Billboard Magazine. DJ Noiseman also discovered the Sound Of The City CD in 2005 amongst other Detroit heavyweights inspiring the catalyst for a global movement who's purpose is to share good hip-hop music in one place for others to discover. This spawned the now worldwide cult following for bignoiseradio.com a free independent hip-hop radio station. The EP Broken Wax features the first vinyl appearance from two hits off the Sound Of The City CD as well as 5 exclusive tracks that can't be found anywhere else, with high-profile guest spots from Mr. Porter, Phat Kat, Elzhi, T3 of Slum Village. By this time indie rap label Fat Beats had heard Black Milk's work which many compared to that of the late J Dilla and producer/MC Madlib; impressed, the label signed him in 2006 and issued his official solo debut Popular Demand in March of 2007.
His resent album "Tronic" shows that Black has taken on new challenges as a producer, as he's adopted more live instrumentation and is introducing more complex arrangement than what might be found in most commercial music. He also shows marked improvement as an emcee, and carries most of the album himself with only 3 guest verses on the entire album, emcee royalty Pharoahe Monch, Royce Da 5'9" and Sean Price. Black Milk proves on "Tronic" that not only is he growing as an artist but that hip-hop music as a genre remains in forward function.
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2005: "Sound of the City, Vol. 1", CD/LP 2006: "Broken Wax EP", LP 2007: "Popular Demand", CD/LP 2007: "Popular Demand Instrumentals", CD/LP 2008: "Tronic", CD/LP
Within the last five years Black Milk has proven to be a driving force in the hip-hop community and a mainstay on bignoiseradio.com. At such a young age he is just touching the surface of much more to come in his career. At Big Noise Radio we will continue to support Black Milk and other hip-hop underdogs through our broadcast network. Our intent is to nourish cultural growth and push the limits in hip-hop music.
Article: El Cali & Radio Squad Research: El Cali Editor: Noiseman ]]> http://www.bignoiseradio.com http://www.bignoiseradio.com/bnrCulture/images/Black_Milk_Keyboards_01a.jpg http://www.bignoiseradio.com/bnrCulture/images/Black_Milk_Keyboards_01b.jpg Super producer Black Milk posted up with keyboards representing the Tronic project "BIG PAYBACK Vol.2" Went Down In 2009 The Breakdance B-Boy B-Girl Event! It was definitely a dope event to remember at the 3rd annual b-boy / b-girl event to hit the Cupertino area, BIG PAYBACK Vol.2! It went down Saturday May 2nd at the Northwest YMCA here in Cupertino California. Most definitely a hip-hop get-down where cultural expression had a chance to live and breathe. If you were there then you know what's up! There was definitely lots of heads and lots of competition, Crews were no doubt on the Rock Steady! Breakdancers unit, get your moves on point and lets make it happen! Big Noise Radio was there to photograph and videotape the event. Keep it locked for footage and more info on the event posted here on Big Noise Radio.
Breakdance, breaking, b-boying is a street dance style that evolved as part of the movement among African American, Asian and Puerto Rican youths in Manhattan and the South Bronx of New York City during the early 1970s. In the present, it is internationally recognized all across the world especially in the Bay Area. From the four basic elements of toprock, downrock, power moves, and freezes to acrobatic moves and martial art techniques, breakdancing will continue to evolve and innovate with the diversity of our surroundings and culture. It has been stated that breakdancing may have begun as a building, productive, and a constructive youth culture as an alternative to the violence of urban street gangs. Today we can find breakdancing in worldwide competitions, on your street corner, hip-hop events, and local community centers.
Northwest YMCA 20803 Alves Drive, Cupertino, CA 95014
Article: Hybrid Crew & Freddie Vega Research: Freddie Vega Editor: Noiseman]]> http://www.bignoiseradio.com http://www.bignoiseradio.com/bnrCulture/images/Big_Payback_Season_One_03a.jpg http://www.bignoiseradio.com/bnrCulture/images/Big_Payback_Season_One_03b.jpg Going down at the BIG PAYBACK season one 2008 Lets Enter The Mind Of A Hip-Hop Head Living In Our Commercial World You have just entered the mind of a true hip-hop head, living in a commercial world. I have been called a "hip-hop head" more than a few times in my life. Even though people would sometimes say it in the way of making fun of me for knowing every word to a hip-hop song that no one else around me has even heard of, I always took it as a compliment. I felt proud to be called a hip-hop head because I felt like when I played that song that they didn't know, I felt like I was giving them a gift. The gift of hearing something different, that maybe they could relate to in their own way, since that's not provided to us through main stream radio. I felt that I was passing on the gift that the artist had given to his or her audience, including me, that I was helping them get the word out, since that song, if I was listening to it, probably wouldn't get love from the radio, like I said. Being a hip-hop head in a commercial world is like being part of something deeper and more important than the generic brand of music they play on the radio. It is a culture, not just a sound, complete with it's own form of artwork, it's own form of dance, it's own way of dress and much more that runs deeper than just auditory or visual stimulation. It expresses many points of views and it isn't all black and white there are gray areas. It isn't always polished and shiny or wrapped up tight in a pretty package. Lots of times it's gritty and it's raw, and that's how life is, therefore it is a way of life. Being a hip-hop head is a blessing, because if you're a hip-hop head, you always have a song or an artist who has been through what you've been through. If all you've been through is money and cars and women, well then, congratulations, but you’re probably not very interesting. If you've been through more than that though, and you have seen a more abrasive side of life. If every ending isn't happy where you come from, and you're a hip hop head like me, then you are blessed too, because there is a song to get you through every trial and tribulation deeper than just guns and jail. It doesn't matter what your grind is when you hear real hip-hop, because real hip-hop allows you to listen to something that relates to your real self, not only your imaginary self where you have to always be a flashy superstar.
When I was dancing in the club, (I quit two years ago. I didn't take being the oldest of five lightly- there were lots of bills to pay with that many kids) and all the girls wanted to play mainstream music, I had to hear the same song over and over all night, blare out of the jukebox. I could not wait to get up and do my set, and pick a song that I could relate to. I would have to cross my fingers every time and pray that they had the one that I was feeling that day. Whether it was Gangstarr, "Nice Girl, Wrong Place" or Nas, "Black Girl Lost", or "Poppa was a Player", Wutang, "I can't go to Sleep", Pastor Troy, "Visa Versa". That’s just to name a few of the songs and artists I was able to dig out of that old jukebox. I was lucky to even be able to find those songs there, as it was a predominantly white club. The club owner usually only spoke to me about my "music selection", telling me that it's "not what people want to hear", or that "This is not the type of clientele we want to attract"… I would challenge him and say, "And what type of clientele would you be speaking of?" as the girls behind me on the stage would continue bouncing around to another round of "Bubble Gum" music. I was routinely threatened that my music would be taken out of the jukebox. I didn't care. I always played a song that he forgot to take out. Being the hip-hop head that I was, I always found a way around it. Hip-hop heads are resourceful. We'll always have something up our sleeves to listen to that will help us make it through the day. I could go on forever, if I haven't already. Being a hip-hop head in a commercial world is a welcomed challenge in my life and in the lives of those who provide us with real hip-hop, as they have to be more crafty in how they go about getting the word out.
As a hip-hop head, I am grateful to be provided a platform to express my views without being judged, because as I said before, true hip-hop doesn’t judge. I am blessed to have a place to go everyday to hear real hip-hop, as opposed to the over-produced, cookie cutter music that is provided to us through people who are focused only on making a “Club Banger” to get rich quick. Big Noise Radio is that place. Here, the cultures many ways of expression are put out there for all to enjoy and relate to. It provides true artists with an audience that appreciates their talents and ability to keep it real. Artists, who, lots of times do not get the recognition they so dearly deserve and have earned. Here, it is understood that it’s not so easy to find honest music that we, as hip-hop heads can relate to in this commercially entrenched world. There are no requirements here. You don’t have to own a big shiny chain to be here, or do the same dance that everyone else is doing, nor do you have to be rich with designer clothes. You don’t have to look like a supermodel, or have a mansion, or drink Crystal (unless you really want to). Matter of fact, you have just stumbled upon a place where the actual idea of being yourself is in style more than anything else after all, that is what being a true hip-hop head is about…
Article: Emily Davis Photo: B Malik Editor: Noiseman ]]> http://www.bignoiseradio.com http://www.bignoiseradio.com/bnrCulture/images/Hiphop-Head_The_Coupe_01a.jpg http://www.bignoiseradio.com/bnrCulture/images/Hiphop-Head_The_Coupe_01b.jpg It's the Coupe rocking the Mic on stage - Photography by: Bryon Malik Producer Ammbush Of Oakland Faders Represents Hiphop In The Tri-City Area! Ammbush started his journey as a DJ in the early 80's during the New York Hip Hop explosion. When movies like Beat Street, Wildstyle, and Breakin' were the newest craze happening from an East Coast point of view, there was a West Coast following that supported the music and the culture. Growing up in Oakland, Ammbush was exposed to and participated in all aspects of Hip Hop, B-Boying, Graffiti, DJ'ing and MC'ing. During this time, Hip Hop in the Bay Area was considered "underground" because of it's East Coast roots. Access to the shows and music were few and far between. Ammbush started collecting records as early as 10 years old, buying records from "Kraftwerk" and "Cold Crush Brothers" was a regular routine. After hearing "Rockit" from Herbie Hancock, Ammbush was instantly dedicated to the continuation and preservation of Hip Hop.
After years of DJ'ing at clubs and house parties, Ammbush began exploring the idea of touring and studio work. He did studio work with Master P on the "Get away Clean" album from the mid-nineties. He began learning more of the studio aspects from a Vallejo California producer named John Dillenger. With Dillenger, he worked on what would be considered a Bay Area classic album by Young D Boyz, "Straight Game". Ammbush went on to Dj/produce for a number of other artists in the Bay Area, groups like "Anything Goes, Funky Aztecs, and Chilee Powdah. Working with Chilee Powdah gave Ammbush his chance to produce as well as DJ, co-producing Chilee Powdah's first album "Late Nite' Gaffelin". After meeting Funky Aztecs in 1996, Ammbush went on to tour with the group, opening for major artists like The Fugees, Busta Rhymes and Kid Frost. After his touring with the Funky Aztecs, Ammbush toured Australia as an MC with Aceyalone and Abtsract Rude.
As the production aspect of Hip Hop began to take more of Ammbush's creative space, he got more involved in the technical side of recording. Working with long time friends Jake and the Phatman, Ammbush recorded and engineered songs on Raphael Saadiq's first solo album "Instant Vintage", and Kelly Price's album "Priceless". Also as an MC, Ammbush released the song "The Buzz" which featured A Plus and Zion I on the "West Coast Lyricist Lounge Album". Ammbush's first mixtape/compilation was released in 2005 named "Ill Audio", it featured artists Casual, Planet Asia and Murs as well as others.
In 2006, Ammbush reconnected with producers Jake and the Phatman to create Spincycle Records. With Spincycle, Ammbush took on the responsibility of A&R as well as producer to create the first 12 inch featuring PSD tha Drivah and ELS. Ammbush continues to collaborate with Hip Hop artists around the country, contributing tracks and collaborating with artists such as Wise Intelligent, Canibus and Jagged Edge. For more from the producer DJ Ammbush representing the Bay Area and the Oakland Faders stay tuned…
Article: Ammbush Photo: Street Media]]> http://www.bignoiseradio.com http://www.bignoiseradio.com/bnrCulture/images/Ammbush_Oakland_Faders_BNR_01a.jpg http://www.bignoiseradio.com/bnrCulture/images/Ammbush_Oakland_Faders_BNR_01b.jpg Ammbush Of The Oakland Faders Working Pro Tools In The Lab Big Noise Radio "Ear-To-The-Street" Giveaway Now Official Anybody Can Win! Big Noise Radio is currently giving away three major items. A fully customized Akai MPC 2000XL, a GGI Passport International timepiece iced out with 1.5 carrots, a two year subscription to Wax-poetics Magazine free with books and music from the Wax-poetics online store. Now that’s what’s up! You must be at least 18 years old to enter and live in the United States. Enter the drawing now by sending your complete contact information to info@bignoiseradio.com titled “Ear To The Street Giveaway” with a few words about your favorite MC/s or Interview/s on Big Noise Radio. Tell us a few things about the Artist/s or the Interview/s that caught your attention. You must include your full name, address, Date of birth, phone number and email address to enter. You will be contacted with details on the drawing date winners will be selected in a public location somewhere in California. The drawing will be filmed and presented on our Video page for public viewing. Prizes will be delivered late summer of 2009 after winners have been officially announced. Keep it locked for details including pictures and videos showcasing the giveaway items, Big Noise Radio!
You could win the fully blown customized Akai MPC 2000XL Drum Machine, customized and presented by Noiseman. You could win the GGI Men’s Passport International 1.5 carrot Diamond watch exactly like the one seen on Noiseman’s arm in this picture and presented by Gary from GGI. You could also win the two year subscription to Wax-poetics Magazine including books and music from the Wax-poetics Store. Wax-poetics Anthology Volume 1 and 2, Wax-poetics Issues 32 and 33 and the Cover Story Album Cover Art book. A 10” selection called “Hot Corner EP” by the Five Corners Quintet, six 7” soul selections and 2 CD’s one of them being “East Of Underground” a 1971 soul / funk reissue from Wax-poetics Records. These are all Crate Digger collectibles and we are very proud to feature them in our 2009 Ear To The Street Giveaway. Keep it locked to bignoiseradio.com to catch details about the giveaway including images and videos showcasing these hip-hop essentials.
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]]> http://www.bignoiseradio.com http://www.bignoiseradio.com/bnrCulture/images/Noiseman_Arms_Peace_GGI_01a.jpg http://www.bignoiseradio.com/bnrCulture/images/Noiseman_Arms_Peace_GGI_01b.jpg Noiseman of Big Noise Radio at UGMX photo by Gary of GGI 2008 Yes-Yes Y’all Hiphop In The Motor City Classic Music From The Detroit 313! Allot of the research that went on to create the platform for Big Noise Radio ended up coming from Detroit the Motor City. I’m Noiseman, and as I scanned the Net for good hiphop music I found many blessings hailing from the 313. Artists like One-Be-Low, Black Milk, The Regiment, Phat Kat, Elzhi and Slum Village to name a few. Good music has been coming out of Detroit ever since Barry Gordy started Motown Records back in the 1960’s. Though Motown sold millions more albums during the 70s and 80s, Motown will always be remembered for the original music created during the 60s. Just like back then there’s a movement in hiphop that’s coming out of Detroit, holding it down like days of Eddie Cheba and DJ Hollywood! One of those groups is The Regiment heard on Big Noise Radio they’re an up-and-coming hiphop group recently signed to Rawkus records. Pick up their debut album right now “The Come Up” produced by the most incredible Ghosttown at myspace.com/theregiment100. For info on Black Milk go-to myspace.com/blackmk to check out one of Detroit’s hottest up-and-coming producer slash MC. Another producer / MC that must be heard is One-Be-Lo at myspace.com/onebelo he brings that Pete Rock feel back to the game.
After an introduction from VERA Clique we recently united with the “I Still Love H.E.R. Show” produced by Wanja from Germany. Check her out at myspace.com/istilllovehertheshow, she showcases some of the finest in modern Hiphop music with interviews that must be heard. Episodes recently blended with selections from the Noiseman are all in good taste. Presenting classic interviews with “Slum Village” and the “Low Budget” crew, to name a few, Wanja holds it down representing a new breed of independent journalist seeking the truth about the music that shapes our global culture. Wanja brings an honest female perspective to the game that is most refreshing. Detroit is well represented by Wanja keep an ear out for “I Still Love H.E.R.” on BNR!
Keep it locked to bignoiseradio.com to stay up on all the latest hiphop coming out of the Detroit area, BNR will be serving you the best in independent hiphop as always so tell your peoples!
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ABOUT ME - I was a sign to Focus Management as a actor and model in Los Angeles from the age of 7 through 12. I began rapping and producing at the age of 13 and have been doing production for 14 years. I have also been a recording engineer for the past 10 years. I am a pillar in the Rap, R&B and Rock community. I have proven to be an asset to the music industry and bring forth experience and knowledge.
CREDITS - Movie score for Roscoe's House of Chicken “n” Waffles-2004. Video score for delta session wake board-2003. Sound editing for Levi’s jeans commercial (Artist was Dwayne Wiggins of Tony Toni Tony)-2000. Promotional song for Bu-Tay vodka website-2005. Production for Num Skull From The Luinz Ball Or Fall Records-2007. Production for T-BOZ of T.L.C. Arista Records-2004. Production for Bone Crusher So So Def Records-2004. Production for Raheem DeVoughn Jive Records-2004. Production for San Quinn Done Deal Records-2003.
STUDIO WORK - Recorded & Mix Sean Paul From The Young Bloods Solo Album “Hood Athems”-2007. Recorded & Mix J-Bo From The Young Bloods Solo Album “Go Hard”-2007. Recorded & Mix G-Dep From Bad Boy Records-2006. Recorded & Mix Truf Talk From Sick Wit It Records-2006. Recorded & Mix Hood Stars From Lawless Records-2006. Recorded & Mix Num Skulls Solo Album “Num World”-2007. Recorded & Mix Mista Fab From Thizz Records-2006. Recorded & Mix Traxxamillion From Slap Addict-2006. Recorded & Mix Messy Marv From-2007. Recorded & Mix Yuk Mouth From Rap-A-Lot Records-2007.
VENUES - Perform at San Jose June teen festival – 2003. Perform at 96.1 the beat "6th Annual Step It Out show" at the Cricket Arena Charlotte, NC (15,000 Attendance)-2005. Perform for Musicians Mindz magazine's charity event for kids at the MCI Center WA, DC (10,000 attendances)-2003. Perform for Radio 1 “On The Block Party” Washington, DC (2,000 attendance)-2003.
INDUSTRY AWARDS - Won round one in the 106.1 KMEL "Big Shot" Contest for my song Goo Goo Plex in 2004. Producer of the year (Black Music Awards) Song: Back Down Memory Lane-Artist: Necoleone-2008.
EDUCATION - Multimedia certificate 2000. Pro-Tools expert certification Post & Pre 2005.
Omer Jones aka Megadon aka Don O P.O. Box 6043 Santa Clara, Ca 95056 Email - kay_dono@yahoo.com
Article: Noiseman & Don O Research: Radio Squad ]]> http://www.bignoiseradio.com http://www.bignoiseradio.com/bnrCulture/images/Don_O_Megadon_01a.jpg http://www.bignoiseradio.com/bnrCulture/images/Don_O_Megadon_01b.jpg Peace and respect from your boy Don O aka Megadon 2008 Big Mike Brings The Community Center Vibe To Unda Ground Music Xtreme Productions UGMX was founded by a man who had a life long dream of creating an establishment where youth of all ages could come and showcase their talent while learning to become leaders in life. Mike Robinson (A.K.A. Big Mike) at the age of 14 took his passion and an ear for music and became a DJ. Mike had the natural ability to get the party started and keep it going by connecting with the audience. His passion for music went far beyond just a hobby; he knew that one day he wanted to open his own recording studio. He wanted to own an establishment where those individuals that loved music just as much as he did would come and make the music they believed in. A place where they could share in his vision, feel at home, get the support, encouragement, and guidance to learn what it takes to make their dreams become reality. Mike was fortunate enough to find three individuals that shared his vision and together they created what is now UGMX.
Mike's two oldest brothers Johnny and Henry along with Mike's friend Stacey contributed many long hours and sacrifices in creating an establishment that would surpass any and all expectations of what a Recording Studio should be. Johnny and Henry provide a musical ear and with their own individual musical talent, help create that unique sound artists strive to attain. Last but not least, Stacey with her unconditional loyalty, sassy spark and personality give UGMX the charisma every establishment should poses. UGMX brings to our youth and community a place where they not only see dreams become reality, but where they also have the opportunity of becoming entrepreneurs and life long leaders.
Unda Ground Music Xtreme Productions uses state-of-the-art equipment and software to tailor your music and video productions with unsurpassed picture and sound quality. We provide recording for all kinds of projects, from music demos to live performances, to that first release on CD. UGMX is dedicated to all kinds of musical styles and to the artist. We can help with your music project from start to finish, from our recording studio, video production, marketing, commercials, and packaging your CD/DVD. We provide the key ingredients of high quality recording at rates every artist can afford. We create an atmosphere that promotes creativity, individuality, and the support to bring your music dreams to the streets.
UGMX also consists of a very of dedicated staff of Engineers and Video Camera Men, Photographers, Graphic Designers, Producers, and Technical Support that contribute in making Mike's visions a reality, and the rest well is just as UGMX's slogan clearly states, It is...What it is...
Article: UGMX Photo: UGMX]]> http://www.bignoiseradio.com http://www.bignoiseradio.com/bnrCulture/images/Big_Mike_UGMX_BNR_01a.jpg http://www.bignoiseradio.com/bnrCulture/images/Big_Mike_UGMX_BNR_01b.jpg Big Mike Opens UGMX Branch In Las Vegas / Unda Ground Music Xtreme Hiphop Tech Hall O Fame What’s Good With The MPC? Classic Studio Gear! In the 80’s Roger Linn formed an alliance with Akai to design products for music production. The first result of that collaboration was the Akai MPC60 MIDI Production Center, a full-featured sampling drum machine and MIDI sequencer released in 1988. Similar in concept to the Linn 9000, it featured a large 8 line LCD display, up to 26 seconds of 12 bit non-linear sampling at 40 kHz sampling rate, 16 simultaneous voices, 2 MIDI inputs and 4 MIDI outputs. In 1991, the MPC60 was succeeded by the MPC60-II, internally the same machine but with a headphone jack and a less expensive case design. Known for its warm sound and exceptional rhythmic feel, the MPC60 and MPC60-II live on today. Pete Rock is one the classic producers that made the MPC sound famous in the early 90’s with the worldwide release of “Mecca and the Soul Brother”.
Released in 1994, the Akai MPC3000 MIDI Production Center improved upon the MPC60 by adding stereo sampling, 16 bit linear 44.1 kHz sampling up to nearly 6 minutes, effects, dynamic digital filters, 32 voices, multiple drum sets in memory, a SCSI port, and more. The MPC3000 is the last product of the Akai/Roger Linn collaboration. In 1997, Akai released the less expensive MPC2000. Although the MPC2000 draws substantially from Roger Linn's MPC60 and MPC3000 design ideas, Roger Linn was not involved in the design of the MPC2000. Check out the 16pads link below for more on that classic hiphop gear!
Research: Noiseman Photo: Angi C]]> http://www.bignoiseradio.com http://www.bignoiseradio.com/bnrCulture/images/image6a.jpg http://www.bignoiseradio.com/bnrCulture/images/image6b.jpg Noiseman uses mostly MPC machines to do production. Wanja From Germany Brings The "I Still Love Her" Show To Big Noise Radio USA "I Still Love H.E.R", all hip-hop lovers know where the influence for this captivating title came from. Common Sense hit "I Used To Love H.E.R" critiqued the direction hip-hop was taking during the mid 90's commenting on the fall of afro centric hip-hop and the rising popularity of west coast rap and G-funk. It is now classed as one of his greatest tracks; this is then obviously a perfect title for a show, which brings you all things hip-hop. Inspiring music both old and new, interviews with all those artists we hip-hop lovers would just love to get to meet and vibe with and of course with a host who has her very own charismatic methods of getting us the information we want to know.
The show on Big Noise Radio consists of a flow of tracks personally selected by Noiseman and Wanja, tracks that always have the ability to spark a reaction from the listener. Whether you start to relive the moment you fell for hip-hop or that night in the club when you lost your voice spitting out verse after verse. Each tune manages to connect you to it and over the seven hours if they want you to take a long journey through the decades of the music we love so much then best believe you brought that plane ticket.
The vast amount of artists the Big Noise Radio Squad has interviewed is more than impressive considering their first show was aired in September of 2006. The journalism bug caught Wanja before that however and now in her archives are the likes of Jazzy Jeff and Rhymefest, Aloe Blacc, Slum Village, Phat Kat, Kev Brown, Buff1, D’Wanye Wiggins of Tony Toni Tone, CunninLynguists, to name but a few. The rapport she holds with each willing subject comes across in her interviews and the skill she has developed over her short time now puts her up there, in my opinion, as a credited hip hop journalist.” – Plex24
Wanja about the statement "Real hip hop is not played on the radio?"
I do understand where that statement came from, and I agree to an extent. The people who say this are talking about commercial radio. That's actually one of the reasons why you will never catch me turning on a traditional radio. Especially over here in Germany I haven't found any stations that play real Hip-hop. The problem with traditional radio is that it's commercial; it's controlled by an industry that is interested in making money. You have people from record labels paying for airplay. I had to realize that the concept of my show will probably NEVER work on traditional radio. A lot of radio hosts do not pick any of the songs that are being played, and that's something I can't allow on my show. I have to be in control of the music myself and make sure that it always represents my love for Hip-hop music. I want to give new talent a chance because it doesn’t have one on commercial radio, unless it's blown up by the media and backed up with stacks of money by their record label. Of course we will never get as many listeners as a commercial radio station with the type of music we play, because it's not as popular. To me it’s more about serving hundreds who appreciate good music than reaching millions who want to hear the same songs all day long that can already be found on the commercial stations.
Rap music with a message will never have as much commercial success as the songs with catchy hooks and beats to dance to. Mainstream Record labels work with concepts. They have a formula for hit records; they know exactly what they need to put in there to reach the masses. But what they don't do is create timeless music. They do not serve longevity. That is exactly what true music lover’s need and want and it is what we will continue to give them.
“The "I Still Love H.E.R" show that is broadcast on Big Noise Radio and hosted by Wanja and the Squad is another one of those gems for all hip-hop lovers not to Miss. “ – Plex24
Check out the “I still love H.E.R.” show on Sundays as well as during weekdays on bignoiseradio.com, hip-hop music accessible all day long. Also visit http://www.myspace.com/bnradioeu where you can find download options for all previous episodes, and hear your favourite music along with interviews with Hip-hops finest. Show love, leave feedback, requests or comments for the show!
Article: Plex24 Photo: Radio Squad]]> http://www.bignoiseradio.com http://www.bignoiseradio.com/bnrCulture/images/Wanja_and_Jazzy_Jeff_01a.jpg http://www.bignoiseradio.com/bnrCulture/images/Wanja_and_Jazzy_Jeff_01b.jpg Wanja doing an interview with Jazzy Jeff and Rhymefest in Germany 2007 Ear To The Street! Who’s Bringing That Hiphop Heat In The Tri-City Area? Recently dubbed the Tri-City Area San Jose, Oakland, San Francisco and surrounding areas have been involved in the hiphop game for about 20 years now. At Big Noise Radio we keep an ear to the street so we can stay up on all the hiphop music coming out of our area. As we make our presence known around the world we’ll try to support artists and organizations like Rasco, The Tones, Bored Stiff, Peanut Butter Wolf, Mf Doom, Lunar Heights, Hieroglyphics, Planet Asia, JOG9, Prince Ali, Masta Steele, Stash Magazine, GGI, UGMX, ABB Records, Unite Records, KSJS, Blacktie Records, Eye 5, On The Corner Music, B Malik, Verse Oakland, El Cali Music and many more.
I recently had a chance to witness a show by Prince Ali at the Voodoo Lounge and it was a sight to be seen! Prince Ali and The Destruments hold down hiphop with a seasoned swagger that must be experienced personally! Warming up the set was J2 on the MIC bringing that flow to a boil with smooth lyrics and Prince Ali on the hype! It was some hiphop classic shit fo-sho. The band was nothing less then full function on the hiphop sound and timing! Prince Ali ripped the set with smash after smash showing us that true hiphop is still in full evolution. Go get that Prince Ali CD from your local record store. There are a few to get: Corner Ensemble, Curbside Service. Keep it locked to bignoisrdadio.com for all your latest Prince Ali Joints. Support local hihop heroes!
Because of the large suburban sprawl in our area there are a very diverse group of artists and sounds. Experienced companies will get together and collaborate on quality hiphop projects. Many companies like ABB Records, Hieroglyphics, Blacktie Records, Eye 5, Unite Records, Big Noise Entertainment and so many more are working on quality hiphop projects that will drop across the next few years. Come out and support our local hiphop heroes when you hear about events in the Tri-City area. Together we can make a difference!
Help us keep an “ear to the street” let us know about any tight hiphop acts in the Tri-City area that should be on bignoiseradio.com or networking with our associates: bignoiseradio@gmail.com
In the lab, Noiseman is currently working on a MIX Project called “Ear To Da Street” it will be a compilation of MC’s heard on Big Noise Radio, 100% in the mix by The Noiseman. Hosted by some of the great Artists and Hosts on BNR. This will be a mix production to be heard showcasing the hard work put down by the best MC’s and producers in the business. The release of this mix CD will be 100% free and is intended to show you the public what is going on in the underground music seen. We hope to gain listeners as we provide that good Hiphop music on demand. Over the wire, on your PC and your computer screen, we got what you need, 360 degrees of Hiphop music. Keep it lock to BIGNOISERADIO.COM for information on the release date.
Article: Noiseman Photo: Angi C]]> http://www.bignoiseradio.com http://www.bignoiseradio.com/bnrCulture/images/image3a.jpg http://www.bignoiseradio.com/bnrCulture/images/image3b.jpg Sean Black of Unite Records at Club Avalon 2007 What’s The Word? SoulStice Speaks On His Experience At Obamas Inauguration This past Sunday, watching the big concert at the Lincoln Memorial in HD from our couch, Amanda and I decided that we had to try and be there for the Inauguration on Tuesday. We’d spent the preceding couple of days fretting about the mammoth crowds and the fact that we didn’t have tickets to the Inauguration. Still, by Sunday we were excited enough about the event that we just had to be a part of it (joining the millions descending on Washington that presumably felt the same way). Once we made that decision, events seemed to start lining up in our favor. First, Amanda found out that her officemate, who lives in Capitol Hill, was heading out of town (maybe running away?) and was willing to leave us the keys to her place. Next, we found out that my Dad, a national rep for the National Education Association, was able to get us two Silver tickets from Sen. Dick Durbin’s stash. Now we were really in business.
We found out about the tickets Monday around noon. Since Amanda was off work for MLK day, she headed right down to DC to pick the tickets up from my Dad. Around 9:30pm that night, we headed back in to DC for the night, armed with two blankets, two overnight bags, hats, gloves, scarves, Under Armor gear under our pants and shirts, M&Ms, trail mix and a few of those disposable heat packs. We braced for heavy traffic as we drove down 29 toward the Silver Spring metro station, but the roads were perfectly clear. In Silver Spring, we parked in Amanda’s normal commuter garage, afforded a 24-hour parking stay courtesy of Amanda’s commuter parking pass. From there, we grabbed a train to Union Station – the crowd was no big deal and we even got seats on the metro. The area around Union Station was teeming with people in suits that didn’t quite seem to know where they were going. We walked the 2 miles from Union Station to our residence for the night – a two-story townhouse in NE DC’s Capitol Hill district. During that walk, we got our first taste of the bitter cold that we would become well acquainted with the next day. Fortunately, the house was warm and we were able to get a good night’s sleep.
Tuesday morning, we woke up around 6am and were out of the house by around 6:45am. The crowds gradually thickened as we walked the 2 miles from the townhouse to the mall area until finally, we hit 3rd and a Independence and ran into a wall of bodies. We came to the realization that the “line” for the Silver section began blocks away from the entry point to the national mall and hurried to get our spot in the rapidly growing line. It took about two and a half hours to get from the back of that line up to the entry point, scooting along in an ever-thickening crowd. Had it been a different kind of occasion, people could easily have become irate under those conditions. Just standing on Independence Street felt like being in a club that was violating the fire code. But just being part of that crowd on that day was a real privilege. The vibe was positive and people braved cold and crowd with an infectious sense of anticipation and purpose. We made several brief friendships with people as we waited, some from DC and others from farther away. The friendships would generally last about as long as it took the crowd to get moving again and then you’d almost immediately become separated. Luckily Amanda and I managed to stay together, although we did have a plan to meet up at a designated point afterwards if we lost each other.
Eventually we got to the Silver gate. Standing off to side of the gate was none other than Sam Jackson (yes, the actor). It was very random that he was just standing there with what seemed to be his family (waiting for better seats, maybe?). We tried our best to take pictures of him from the crowd, but once the line started moving again, he was all but forgotten as we inched closer to the mall. There were so many people gathered at the gate at one time that they couldn’t check tickets individually. Instead, they asked the few hundred people that were “next” in line to wave their tickets in the air (translation – you totally could have gotten in without a ticket). After waving our tickets in the air (actually, I didn’t bother with this, I was too busy taking pictures), we proceeded through security, got patted down and entered the mall. We moved up to the front-most part of the Silver section, not too far from the Reflecting Pool, around 10am and made sure we had a good view of the nearest Jumbotron screen. Then we waited and the cold settled in. Standing around in the cold is so much worse than walking around in the cold. Eventually I lost feeling in my toes and had to stuff a few of the heat packs into my shoes. The crowd was still in good spirits. They showed the actors and politicians entering the “stage” on the Jumbotron. To me, this part felt like the end of a play when all of the actors come back on stage (in this case after the compelling drama of a 2-year presidential campaign) to take a bow. We cheered for politicians that were on “our team” and booed those that weren’t. Bush actually got the second loudest boo, while Cheney in his wheelchair, got the loudest. I joked that maybe he’d been crippled by the weight of his bad decisions. Later, I found out that he’d actually been hurt moving boxes out of his office. If there’s any justice in the world, it was a box of notes for his memoirs. Someone standing behind us objected to the booing yelling “be nice!” Smiling, I turned around and informed her that it was too cold to be nice.
Eventually Obama stood to give his speech and the crowd went as crazy as we could, given the 9-degree wind chill. Amanda and I watched as he spoke. It’s hard to describe the feeling exactly. I beamed with a mixture of pride for my country and my race, hope for the future and vindication as everything I’d been thinking for the last 8 years was eloquently set forth with the architects of that 8-year stumble watching uncomfortably. Being there on the national mall in that moment was beautifully cold and surreal. I pictured future generations watching tapes of this speech as we watched Kennedy and King’s speeches and wondered which quotes would make the most lasting soundbytes. We cheered one last time as Obama said “God bless these United States of America.” Almost immediately after it was over, the cold promptly overtook the surrealism and the crowd began to disperse. We made our way, slowly and patiently, back towards the townhouse. We passed vendor after vendor, frantically trying to sell off the last of their Obama t-shirts, key chains, towels, backpacks, plates and every other conceivable form of paraphernalia. Around 3pm, we decided to get out of town while the getting was good. We tried and failed to catch a glimpse of the parade on our way out. The Union Station metro was awash with people and the US Army was standing by the doors preventing any more people from going down into the crowded metro underground. We decided to avoid the whole scene and walked to the New York Avenue station, which was surprisingly empty. Our guess was that out-of-towners didn’t know about that station and residents were unwilling to walk to that part of town. From there it was (again surprisingly) smooth sailing back to Silver Spring and up to Columbia. Once we got in and got settled, we turned on the TV and watched the whole ceremony over again on C-Span.
Peace, hope and hard work ahead - SoulStice
Website: wanderingsoul.com Videos: youtube.com/chitownsoul Network: myspace.com/soulstice
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Many of the joints on Big Noise Radio have been produced, recorded or mastered at STUDIO 914. Re-mixes get refined timing to keep the feeling on point. Check myspace.com/bignoisemusic to listen to a few tracks. Our mastering is proving to be the best in California, recent projects include "Blow the Doors" by Masta Steele, "Hood Anthems" by Sean Paul of the Young Bloodz, "Numworld" by Numskull of the Loonies, T Pain, J-Bo from the ALT, Prince Bugsy and Da Fam Gang from New Orleans. NO I.D. of UGMX, "Welcome 2 Tha JOE" by San Jose’s own JusDre International, "Face Value" by Locsta Villian featuring Big Rich, J the Butcher and Thizz Entertainment, "5 Fifty 9 On The Grind" by El Cali from Fresno, "The Come Up" by The Regiment from Detroit. "DC, Against All Odds" featuring Dru Down, Celly Cel, San Quinn, Assassin, AP.9, Mob Figaz, Lee Majors and Too Short. "Back 2 Da Drawing Board" by No Mercy Records, "I Love The Bay" by North Bound Heights, "Icon of Da Hood" & “Skillz 2 Pay Da Bills” by Tebo and "Fresh out the Box" by VERA Clique to name a few.
If you need production we got hundreds of the best Beats and Slaps in the world! STUDIO 914 and Big Noise Radio have one of the biggest production networks in the business. Contact us now!
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Article: Noiseman Photo: Radio Squad]]> http://www.bignoiseradio.com http://www.bignoiseradio.com/bnrCulture/images/Masta_Steele_and_Noiseman_01a.jpg http://www.bignoiseradio.com/bnrCulture/images/Masta_Steele_and_Noiseman_01b.jpg Masta Steele and Noiseman posted up at Studio Nine-One-Four Gary Of GGI And Urban Picasso Brings Culture And Fashion To The Tri-City Area! Yeah peoples I want you to check out a place for your fly wrist-gear right here in the Tri-City area! I was introduced to Gary by Supreme in 2007. Gary is an independent entrepreneur working out of San Jose to direct his international operations. I gravitated toward Gary’s designs because of the simple elegance in his timepieces. Stainless steel with mother of pearl and diamonds are some of the materials he uses to create a pallet of chronic excellence. I find that the watches done by some of the rap designers are a bit over the top for regular day to day ware and ask you to check out Gary’s collection for something you can sport during all occasions. He’s got something for the guys and the ladies, and the product is quality merchandize that I ware when I’m doing my thing on the town or just hanging out with some friends After 8.
Gary is a sharp businessman and I partnered up with him to help with the “Ear To The Street” campaign. Gary will be providing a black mens Passport International at 1.5 Carats with stainless steel wristband to the giveaway as a 2nd place prize. This is a quality timepiece with a retail value of over 1,000 dollars that’s not bad! Keep it locked to bignoiseradio.com for details on how to get involved with the Big Noise Radio giveaway.
Gary founder of Garlason Group International is a designer currently working with stainless steel in his watch case designs. “My designs are based on observations of organic shapes and forms but are the product of an emotional and formal process from drawings to finished designs”. Shapes and forms are what it’s all about for me. As a non-objective designer, the process of evaluating relationships is foremost in my mind. I’m always thinking about the relationships between warm and cool, textured and busy, smooth and restful, or organic versus geometric. Organic shapes seem to dominate my work, so I think allot about organizing those shapes. This appears to be a totally intuitive process. I have the confidence to let go and do what I feel is right, then evaluate the results and make adjustments as needed. There are frustrating times when things just are not working, but it’s worthwhile when the process just flows and later you wonder how you achieved it. Those designs always seem to be the most rewarding in the long run. It’s exciting to make the shapes and forms that provide the energy for designing when something finally emerges.
Contact Gary now at GGI for your fine time-ware:
Email: info@ggitime.com Phone: 408-393-0778
Article: Noiseman Photo: Radio Squad]]> http://www.bignoiseradio.com http://www.bignoiseradio.com/bnrCulture/images/Noiseman_and_Gary_GGI_01a.jpg http://www.bignoiseradio.com/bnrCulture/images/Noiseman_and_Gary_GGI_01b.jpg Noiseman MD and Gary of GGI hang out at an NFL function in San Francisco 2008 Staff And Interns Needed At Big Noise Radio Stand Up For Hiphop Music! Yo peoples now I know there have to be some real hip-hop business cats out there looking to hook up with an up and coming multi-media superstar in the Tri-City area. We got so much hip-hop talent right here in the golden state let alone our beautiful nation where we deliver some of the best hip-hop music in the world. The independent sounds that you hear on Big Noise Radio are the sounds of the future and we are getting worldwide recognition for our efforts in hundreds of countries and cities around the world. Help us build a new standard in independent hip-hop radio format and get involved with the Big Noise movement!
Contact us today if you want to get involved with the hiphop movement here in the Tri-City Area. Computer skills, communication, business and audio skills are a must. We need people to host radio shows, edit audio, manage web-sites, manage promotion accounts, interface with artists and companies, represent Big Noise at events and through online media. Part time potions and internships are currently available. Give us a call today so we can talk about getting you involved with Big Noise Radio at 408-220-4797.
Many thanks to Bryon Malik and Anji Clark for photography, thanks to Scott Hayden, Vivek, Nishi, Jacob Canote, and Sean Green at Shaman Silicon for the web-site development. Thanks to Supreme, B Flatt, Tyranny, Bruce, DH, T-Boy, Masta Steele, Sandra Ray, Margo, Vivian, Brianna, Wanja, Blayze McKee, The Regiment, DJ Reese, Jendor, Mr. Everything, DENT, Prince Ali, DreAn Dealer, Trek Life, JDI, El Cali, Toquon, Gary of GGI and all others for supporting the Big Noise Radio squad!
Throughout history when people are deprived of choice it creates struggle, Big Noise Radio is a voice in the struggle. We believe in worldwide unification and speak in creativity and love with the tools and the staff to work with anyone on all levels. Contact us now and support Hiphop!
Email: info@bignoiseradio.com Phone: 408-220-4797
Article: Radio Squad Photo: Zee]]> http://www.bignoiseradio.com http://www.bignoiseradio.com/bnrCulture/images/Noiseman_at_Verse_01a.jpg http://www.bignoiseradio.com/bnrCulture/images/Noiseman_at_Verse_01b.jpg Tony Vic, Tyranny, Noiseman and Kev Choice hanging out at Verse Oakland Hiphop And Rap Music MP3 Downloads Stay Extra Large At Big Noise Radio! Hip-hop is about to make big moves now that the Internet has given us the power to choose our own selections. At Big Noise Radio we will provide free MP3 downloads, free Akai MPC drum-kit ZIP files, free documents in PDF format and videos that will help you stay on top of your hip-hop game. Download some of the best independent music right here at Big Noise Radio. Right now you’ll find some originals showcasing the discography of the Noiseman over the last 10 years as well as some re-mixes of your favorite classic MCs. Artists like EPMD, Craig Mac, Big Daddy Kane, Kool G Rap, B Flatt, and Tyranny to name a few. Most of these are full-length joints including Instrumentals and Break-Beats from over the past 10 or 20 years. There are a few independent artists in there too and as time goes by we will give you even more from the Big Noise Radio line-up. Check it out from time to time and stay tuned to see what’s new from Big Noise Radio Downloads.
It’s real easy to download MP3 music or media files at bignoiseradio.com. The download section is just to the left of the MP3 Player. Select the page you want to view with the arrows at the bottom of the download box. Select one of the - i - buttons to view different Artists or Tracks. Then click one of the - v - buttons to save the files to your computer. After you save MP3 files you can play them back in your Media player, upload them to your I-Pod or MP3 player, burn them to a CD and knock them in the car. With Akai MPC files you can download the ZIP files then Extract them to a folder on your computer before moving them to media compatible with your MPC unit. Depending on your machine that could be USB stick, ZIP Drive or Floppy Drive. It’s all up to you these free downloads are here for your hip-hop pleasure!
The music downloads and production tools in this section are always free so tell your peoples to come and get theirs! Now open is our online store called the Product section where you can purchase Music, MPC kits and hip-hop Products from independent vendors worldwide. Big Noise Radio keeps you up on all your hip-hop supplies, all day long “its Big Noise baby”. Thanks allot for your support and keep it 100 at all times!
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Article: Radio Squad Image: Noiseman]]> http://www.bignoiseradio.com http://www.bignoiseradio.com/bnrCulture/images/Big_Noise_Radio_Downloads_01a.jpg http://www.bignoiseradio.com/bnrCulture/images/Big_Noise_Radio_Downloads_01b.jpg The free MP3 and Media download section at Big Noise Radio http://www.bignoiseradio.com