POETIC DEATH:
On November 22nd, the Inland Empire section of Organized Threat were together in one room--we're talking about Von Poe, Koolz One, Xican Brown, EmptySev, and Endure. Alongside posting a dope group photo, Poe said some things that helped illustrate this as being a night to remember: "Tonight is a dope ass night, dope as fuck! 2015 looking like a mothafuckin problem, and this ain't even the half of us!" He also got up and kicked it with Vida Killz a couple of days ago (who else is excited for another DeathKillz project?!).As promised, Poe dropped a brand new music video 5 days ago. This time, it's for the song "Fear", from his ONLY GODZ RELATE album. This song's production was handled by Faces, Unearthed, and Endure, with cuts from DJ Starchild. The first half finds him spitting about how easy it would be to become a sell-out (succumbing into peer pressure, changing his music in efforts to get money, and dumbing down his raps), but that's just not him nor what he lives for. The second half gets a slight beat shift, and Poe gets real serious. He speaks on the bravery and dream he has to go all in, all the time, to carve his name into history. But, as the title says, this is about fear, and you'll find him expressing his fear of being "bitten" by snakes in the garden (ie: helping friends/people who then turn around and step on his back later). Cameos from Papa J. Ruiz, Koolz One, EmptySev, Joogy Music, and Razor. Watch it in the mini player below, or go straight to Youtube to watch it in full screen HD.
"Going to be making a really hard effort to hit you all with a new video once a week for the next 3 months. Then I'm starting on the next project (dropping in 2016 though). - VII
Also, expect group videos once a month from the THREAT starting in January. We working hard on this end, so yea. #VILLAIN"
Lastly, Poe will be working on his next video (yes, so soon!) this weekend. He is doing a roll call for people with ski masks, living in Los Angeles and Inland Empire to participate. Read over the post below, and email him if you're interested in getting involved.
Post by Chad A. Marshall.
PAPA J. RUIZ:
On December 1st, Papa J dropped his music video for "Me Against The World", from his forthcoming album. The song was produced by Ruman and Rellim. Giving you an idea of where his headspace and focus lies, he spits honest, personal raps about hustling to feed and protect his loved ones/family, and being one to fight and prevail through bad times. He sheds light on some real life scenarios that could've brought him down, but he kept his head up and moved forward. "Everytime that I never had shit - I'ma get it!" Directed by Chad A. Marshall, of course! Cameos from Von Poe VII, Joogy Music, and Koolz One.He was also selling his first run of the "iii" beanie (see him in it here), but it seems to have sold out now -- congratulations on that! Be on the look out for a restock on December 12th, but while you wait, go ahead and check out the rest of his merch options (posters, CDs, stickers, and apparel).
YARAH BRAVO:
Since the last time I caught up on Yarah's happenings, she has played at The No Stress Winter Festival (look at this smiling beauty and view more photos), shared a special bonding moment with her father here, shared some photos with some lady friends, danced in the streets with DJ Vadim, and she also let us know that a music video for her beautiful song "Carousel" is coming soon (better listen to and grab Love Is The Movement if you're behind on that)! And, if you're in Berlin, Germany, tomorrow (December 5th), you can catch her performing at Panke's Down Low event. Look at this flyer for more information.VIDA KILLZ:
Over these last couple of weeks, Vida dropped the 5th and 6th installments in her live video series. The performances were of "Lady Death Pt. V", from her forthcoming Daydreams & Nightmares album, and "Lucid Dream", from her Negative Space album. For fun, she compiled a playlist of live videos she's recorded over the years, too... you can watch those here.
SOULCAT E. PHIFE:
In my last post, I talked about the coming of a new Soulcat song called "Ain't No Turnin' Back"... and since then, it has dropped! When I hit play, about 15 seconds in, I let out a joyous "Ooooo!" Produced by Phil Chronics, this smooth beat is driven by hard-hitting drums, a groovy bassline (it's so good), and glimmering percussion, which, in combination with the hook, has a strong R&B vibe (reminds me of 90s R&B jams). Soulcat E-Phife jumps on the first verse (Deliman on the hook and Phil Chronics rapping in German on the second verse), and I just looove her voice and presence on the mic. Plus, she's got a real cool and sexy flow. Press play on the player and keep listening to it on repeat (I did!), because this is a dooope uplifting song about being thankful for what you have. Go download it for free (or support the artist by naming your own price) over at her Bandcamp page.v v v v v v
I'm gonna end this post with the third volume in the Organized Threat Mix series, which dropped on November 24th. It's 17 minutes in length, and features 5 tracks by EmptySev, Vida Killz, Von Poe VII, and JMega The1 God. Stream below, or directly at Soundcloud.
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Thaaaat's about it. Make sure you stay tuned to their individual social sites to get frequent updates from your favorite members in the camp. All of them, perhaps? Hope you all have a wonderful week, and rest of the year (holy shit, it's already December!).
XOXO, TIFFOLOGY
