It’s hard to keep up with the kid. Check out the latest video off his new album, First of a Living Breed, below….
Keep those eyes and ears open. Read the lyrics here: Illuminati Lyrics | Stones Throw Records.
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This Friday, some of the best talent from Havana convenes in Brooklyn for a great cause.
Check out the details on Red Hot + Cuba below…
Music Direction by Andres Levin and CuCu Diamantes
Produced by BAM
Co-produced with Paul Heck/The Red Hot Organization in recognition of World AIDS Day (Dec 1) & Andres Levin/Music Has No EnemiesNine acts representing the vibrant Havana music scene take the stage for a tribute to the sounds of contemporary Cuba. Saunter from the malecón at dawn to smoky clubs at dusk with an all-star lineup of emerging artists and established legends—including Alexander Abreu (of Havana D’Primera), José Luis Cortés (“El Tosco” of NG La Banda), Carlos Varela, CuCu Diamantes, and David Torrens—in this showcase of timba, salsa, nueva trova, and more.
This program is produced by BAM in association with Red Hot Organization in recognition of World AIDS Day on December 1. Part of the proceeds will benefit AIDS prevention and awareness in Cuba.
Featured performers:
Alexander Abreu
José Luis Cortés (“El Tosco”)
CuCu Diamantes
Andres Levín
Kelvis Ochoa
Osdalgia
David Torrens
Roberto Carlos “Cucurucho” Rodriguez Valdés
Carlos Varela
Purchase Tickets here: BAM | Red Hot + Cuba.
RSVP on Facebook here.
A quick note on an upcoming event featuring our friends from East WillyB: The team will be giving a sneek peek of their fully community-funded new season at The Brooklyn Museum.
Check the details below…
After a memorable production this past Summer, we are hard at work editing this Fall, but could not be more excited to invite you to the first sneak peek of the new season.
Join us for a night of conversation with the creators, actors and a chance to view brand new content on the big screen.Hope to see you all at the World Famous Brooklyn Museum
The Making of the First Community Funded Latino Web Series: Screening and Panel
Thursday, December 20th 7-9:30pmFree with Museum Entry
Brooklyn Museum
Iris & Gerald B. Cantor Auditorium, 3rd fl.
200 Eastern Parkway
Brooklyn, New York 11238-6052
Eastern Parkway/Brooklyn Museum
And, if you contributed to the show on Kickstarter, you can get into the event for free.
For more info check out the Brooklyn Museum Event Page: Brooklyn Museum: Event: Iris and B. Gerald Cantor Auditorium.
…or RSVP for the event on Facebook: The Making Of East WillyB: Sneak Peek of New Season & Panel @ Brooklyn Museum.
Angel keeps on doing it. Check out his latest video below….
Purchase his new album, First Of A Living Breed, here: Homeboy Sandman | First of a Living Breed | Stones Throw Records.
Off of his Stones Throw debut, First of A Living Breed.
Check out the video below…via PotholesInMyBlog…
Purchase his new album, First Of A Living Breed, here: Homeboy Sandman | First of a Living Breed | Stones Throw Records.
Something that I missed a while back. Check out the deets below…
The first in a series of hat collabs with the good folks at Mitchell & Ness. Now that Linsanity is dead, it’s Homeboy Sandman to the rescue, repping NYC! (We’re not sure about this, but some Knicks fans will get it.)
80% Acrylic, 20% Wool.
Full raised embroidery on front panels.
Pick one up here: Homeboy Sandman | Homeboy Sandman Snapback (Mitchell & Ness) | Stones Throw Records.
That boy Sand stays on the grind. To prepare for his homecoming show last night at the Bowery Ballroom, he sat down with the folks at The Village Voice to chop things up. Check out their interview here.
And, check his new video, “Not Really,” below….
Purchase his new album, First Of A Living Breed, here: Homeboy Sandman | First of a Living Breed | Stones Throw Records.
After successfully raising $50K in 50 days, the producers and writers behind East WillyB are garnering more attention then ever. Today, their story was featured as part of a write up covering the traditional television networks’ disconnect with their increasingly Latino audiences.
Check out their video on the show below….
Latino Show for a New Generation
“East WillyB,” a Brooklyn-based Web series, is taking on issues facing a growing Latino population.
Check out the full article here: Networks Struggle to Appeal to Hispanics Without Using Stereotypes – NYTimes.com.
…that Homeboy Sandman’s debut album on Stone Throw, First of A Living Breed, is coming soon. September 18th, to be exact.
Need a preview? Check out the Oddisee-produced tune “Watchu Want From Me?” below…
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Pre-order the album here: Homeboy Sandman | First of a Living Breed | Stones Throw Records.
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Check out the new video from friend of Burden, F1rst Person. The video is directed by our good friend Howard Grandison and features cinematography from Kareem Black and graphics by Dress Code. And, If you look closely, you’ll see a cameo from Burden co founder Dom.
Check out the visuals below…
The official video for F1rst Person’s self produced single, “To The Top”. The video was directed by Howard Grandison with cinematography by Kareem Black and graphics by Dress Code. This is the lead single off F1rst Person’s upcoming EP.
More info on the EP coming soon. Click over to his official site for more on F1rst.