Altercation

VON POE VII / POETIC DEATH:

As you all know, Von Poe is reworking The Purity of Love and War, with new instrumentals, some new vocals, and new deliveries, and he will be re-releasing it sometime before the year is up. That said, on November 10th, he dropped one of the new songs he's worked on. Produced by Thovo Beats and featuring Annette Robles (who Poe says is a childhood friend) on background vocals, "Perris Boulevard" finds Poe stripping away the melancholy vibe (think back to that somber piano and a saxophone sample) to instead rap over a head-nodding boom bap joint that has this whimsical, yet ghostly, sample humming in the distance. Same lyrics, but delivered with a little bit of aggression, while Annette's echoing some of his vocals and talking shit in the background. I'm a little turned off by some of her smack talk during the pauses of the song (some of it is fine, and I like when she occasionally echoes his lyrics while he's rapping), but other than that, it's a cool rework. It's always like that with song edits--whether they're remixes or someone, such as Poe, has recreated the song into something new--you're going to compare the original with the remake. Sometimes it will sound good, if not better; sometimes it will be mediocre; and sometimes it will be subpar to the first. I saw someone in the Youtube comments (of the video posted below), saying something about how they couldn't rock with this new joint as hard as they did with the original, because they got so used to the way the first creation sounded. That's not to knock the quality of this song at all (it's fresh, I swear), I'm just saying that with this recreated album dropping soon, you're probably gonna listen to it with a closer ear, particularly if you were around for the initial release. ALRIGHT, LET ME STOP TALKING ALREADY. Click play on the player, and listen! What do you think of it?


There will be a music video for this song soon, but Poe is thinking about dropping a video for another track first. I guess we will have to wait and see what he does.

This next video I said was gonna be the "Boulevard" joint but it might this other one I knocked out instead. Uggghhh too dope!

— CHAD A. MARSHALL (@VonPoeVII) November 14, 2015

PAPA J. RUIZ:

Papa J. has several merch options available on his Bandcamp page. Have you been paying attention? I think his two latest items are a Christmas-inspired "iii" beanie (green beanie with a red "iii" patch) for $16 and a cream-colored "iii" golf hat for $25.99. However, the Christmas beanie is limited to only ONE, so whoever swoops that up will be the only person rocking it. Get up on that ASAP (CLICK IT). Then, of course, he restocked the black "iii" beanie and the grey "iii" beanie. Get in where you fit in. Also, speaking of things to buy, there are only FOUR (4) CDs left of HR-1955. Once those are gone, they're gone and the album can only be downloaded digitally.

"A N!**@ never been as BROKE as me... iii Like that" - Notorious BIGPresent to you all the NEW iii MERCH: :Cream Color...

Posted by Papa J. Ruiz on Thursday, November 5, 2015

Based on the tweet embedded below, I'm going to go out on a limb and say that Papa J. is working on new music. AND, he's open to hearing what you producers have in store, if you want to work with him on something new. Hit him up, if you're interested. If you know someone who is dying to work with the kid, tell them to get at him.

How many of you producers want to work??

— .iii. (@PapaJRuiz) November 11, 2015

JMEGA THE GOD:

JMega has a couple new tracks out; one by his True Masterz group and one where he's a guest feature. The first is called "Civilize The Savage" and, to the best of my knowledge, it's a loosie (not on an album - but maybe it will be) that dropped yesterday. True Masterz lace boastful bars over a dusty boom bap beat that's cut with a lot of scratching and a monotonous cautionary noise that blinks in the background. It's a dope track, so give it a listen below. The second is a song called "Power", from June Marx's latest album, and JMega spits on the first verse. If you want to listen to that song, click the link right here.

YARAH BRAVO:

Yarah Bravo is currently touring throughout France (she's OK, you guys!), so I've attached the rest of the upcoming tour dates below. If you're located in any of the cities listed, and you're a fan of Yarah (how can you not be?!), make sure you go see her perform and show your support!

Yarah Bravo and The Love Movement Band
20 Nov - Leipzig (DE) @ Conne island
22 Nov - Copenhagen (DK) @ Vega (w/ Masta Ace)
23 Nov - Berlin (DE) @ Columbiahalle (w/ Fat Freddy's Drop)
24 Nov - Berlin (DE) @ The Swag
26 Nov - Paris (FR) @ New Morning
27 Nov - Vitrolles (FR) @ Salle du roucas
29 Nov - Nimes (FR) @ tba
30 Nov - Montpellier (FR) @ Blackout Bar
02 Dec - Lyon (FR) @ La Marquise
04 Dec - Strasbourg (FR) @ Place de Zürich
05 Dec - Arbon (CH) @ Triebwerk

From Yarah Bravo:
"Sending love out to a world that is hurting... We humans need saving. At this point preferably by aliens...

I've actually played at the venue in Paris where the attack happened and I'm suppose to be returning to Paris next week for another concert...I will try my absolute best to spread Love, colors and very needed uplifting vibes for these tough times!!!
United in HOPE ....not in HATE <3 Paris, Baghdad, Beirut...Everywhere!! In my heart and in my prayers!"

VIDA KILLZ:

A couple of years ago, Vida Killz sent out holiday cards around Christmas. She asked if anyone wanted to send her their address, she'd send them a card (I was one of those people). She is doing that again this year. Read about it in this newsletter that she wrote, where you can also find the link for the form. She listed her own address, too, should any of you want to send her anything.

Speaking of sending her things and connecting with her, Vida celebrated her birthday on November 14th, so why don't you go ahead and wish her a happy belated birthday via social media (Facebook and Instagram, for example)!

I'm finally 88. It's been a long road here. So blessed though. :) #vidakillz #absitom3n #birthdayshenanigans

Posted by Vida Killz on Saturday, November 14, 2015

JOOGY MUSIC:

While I don't have much information on it right now (other than that brief and slightly vague Q&A I did with him in this post), he IS working on his forthcoming album. Here are a couple of tweets to tease ya. Look out for the album title and cover art soon by staying tuned to his Twitter page. In the meantime, click the link to his website, where you will find a playlist that includes over 20 tracks of songs he's produced.

On the 20th I'm releasing the Title and the cover art for the project I hope yall enjoy and see where I'm going with this. #JoogyMusic

— Joogy Music (OGT) (@JoogyJugg) November 10, 2015

Thank you to those that did take the time out to help me with this project shoutout to the artists who worked with me I REALLY appreciate u

— Joogy Music (OGT) (@JoogyJugg) November 11, 2015

VIC VIRTUOSO:

As Fiasco announced in his post before mine, Vic Virtuoso dropped his full-length album, titled Victor Van Gogh, on November 3rd. It's available through selected digital outlets (such as iTunes and Amazon), so go check that as soon as you can. That said, four days ago, he dropped a music video for his single "Altercation"! Directed by TOROHFILMS, we see Vic dedicating his days to training to be at his best, through running, boxing, lifting weights, and other stuff of that nature. It serves as a visual metaphor that he will do whatever it takes to achieve his dreams, that he will fight in the face of fear, and that he will continue to prove people wrong. Through the lyrics, we hear him examining his life, highlighting some pain that he's been through, in efforts to illustrate what's shaped him (from betrayal, to getting jumped, growing apart from people you love, losing friends to drugs, getting in fights, etc). We also hear about the kind of person he is (strong work ethic, determined, and passionate about his craft), and how involved he is with hip hop. Watch the video below.

"Yo, shit ain't funny where I'm from // Hope you listen none // When nobody's a somebody just 'cause he has a gun // And I ain't never been the one // That homies try to son // So, if there's altercation, you gon' never see me run // Now, let me tell you where I'm from"


---------------------------------That wraps it up for this OGTWeekly post. Thank you for reading, I hope I was able to catch you up on things you might have missed out or, at least, reminded you of something you wanted to check out but forgot. Look out for Fiasco's post next month... holy shit, I just realized that the year is almost over and we'll be in 2016 in a month and a half. WELP. That's where I leave you. Have a good rest of the month, enjoy your Thanksgiving (if you celebrate it), and all that.
XOXO, Tiffology

Be Untitled

VON POE VII / POETIC DEATH:

If you're a fan of any of the ORGANIZED THREAT artists, it's wise to stay up on their every move by following their social media accounts, because that's where you'll hear things first-- straight from their mouths... or typing hands, really. I say that, because earlier this week Von Poe dropped a brand new burgundy brown VII logo hat (10 total) and they sold out within 6 hours. SIX HOURS. SOLD OUT. Holy smokes, that was fast! See, if you want to get in on those word-of-mouth exclusives, you should involve yourself in more ways than one (because you probably check one app/site more than another, huh?). That said, go to Von Poe's website and go buy some merch from him. Before they're gone n shit. But, also, because all hat and shirt orders will come with stickers and a free copy of ONLY GODZ RELATE (more info on the limited-edition hard copies of that shown below).

I think Von Poe is the only artist that I know of that constantly adds and subtracts from his albums after they've been released. He's done that with several of his albums. He recently did that with The Purity of Love and War, too, by adding "The Villain III / Charged Up Remix (prod Maneesh & Noah "40" Shebib". In doing so, he said, "I tweak my albums after they drop because I treat them like social experiments. I think from now on I'm only gonna put demo versions of my future projects on iTunes and stuff. But if you'd want the full versions, you'd have to go to my site and grab them. More hardcopies of T.P.O.L.A.W coming soon, as well more visuals."

Along with adding that remixed song, and speaking on releasing more visuals from that album, he went ahead and put out a video for it, too! The video sees him sitting alone with his emotions, in a dark room, drinkin' something-something from a red Solo cup, while a menacing face with an evil grin flashes over his occasionally. The song plays out, and it finds the wordplay villain spitting with a fast-paced flow, imagery-laced bars, and a passionate delivery, serving razor-sharp lyricism to half-hearted musicians while speaking on the seriousness and all the heart and honesty that he puts into his craft ("That money talks to every corny rapper on every block // Stop dumbing down my culture // You king and queens be selling off our royalties to the vultures // What you thought this was a game to me // I'll lace the beat in the coffin box and tell it to rest in peace"). Check it out below.

#ATTENTION: What's good my villainz?! Ayo so real quick I got this announcement. I won't be pressing up any more...

Posted by Chad A. Marshall on Saturday, August 8, 2015

PAPA J. RUIZ:

Papa J. Ruiz has some limited-edition strapback hats that are selling like hotcakes (that's still a saying right?). Last time I checked, there was only ONE left, so if you're dying to get one, make sure you head on over to his merch site to pick up yours, or grab some other gear.

For all you iTunes users, you can now go get his HR-1955 album over there. It's available for $9.99, so go grab it, if you haven't yet. And make sure you leave a review, if you do! Tell your friends, too. Speaking of YOU and MUSIC, have you ever wanted Papa J. Ruiz on a song with you... or maybe over a beat you made? As of August 14th, he has/had 3 slots open for a "VERSE & CHORUS" sale of $250, so if you're serious about that offer and want to make it happen, make sure you hit him up somewhere (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, find him).

Based on Fiasco's post below, and social media, of course, you already know about Papa J. Ruiz' new video for "Point 8". If you haven't seen it, hit this link to watch it now! It has surpassed the 12K views mark, but let's get that number to 20K! I'm gonna go ahead and embed it again, so you can get your watch on.


To end this Papa J. talk on a high note, he wrote on Facebook, encouraging people to have faith in the path you're on, no matter how dark or rocky it might seem... just look for the light and follow your dreams. "Started writing alot of new music this past week, we shall see what comes from it. More things in store but more importantly all iii can say is 2016/2017," he finished saying.

JMEGA THE GOD:

Remember awhile back when we got word that JMega was putting out full-length album, called Darker Than Black? I DO! He put out a little video promo last week, and it has me excited for what's to come. It will be produced entirely by Aquarius Minded and will be DROPPING SOON. Get a little sneak peak of some of the songs by clicking play on the 4-track sampler below.

YARAH BRAVO:

On August 6th, Yarah shared some photos of her, Mark Kelly, and Xewin, at the Pixelsound Studio, where they are getting some writing sessions in. New music from Yarah on the horizon, yes? She really puts the "bubble" in Captain Love Bubble, because she's always floating and bouncing from one place to the next. She's been performing at various shows and festivals, all throughout Germany, lately. She was in Krauchenwies, at the Tree Top Vibes festival (photo & photo set); she was in Munich, doing a show at the Milla Club (photo); and as of this weekend, she was in Halle, at the Breathe In Break Out hip hop festival (photo).

Her next show adventure will be in the form of a tour with a full band, sometime in October or November. "But first i will be going to the Amazon. Until then you can check out my very intimate showcase at The Music Apartment," she said, as she shared the 32-minute video shown below. Watch it when you have time, it's worth the half hour.

VIDA KILLZ:

Last week, Vida contributed a verse to the Vague003 remix of Spooky Black's "Welcome to Hell Zone". It's an unofficial release, but she kills it. Where there was an open gap of instrumental, right before Spooky's part, she jumps in with a dark, yet really hopeful verse, where she turns away from inner demons and looks towards a brighter, positive future. I literally got goosebumps when I listened to it for the first time. I have no idea who Spooky Black is, but I dig his singing voice on this, I really like this remix, AND I especially like it with Vida on it. Stream it below, orrrr hear it on Soundcloud and find the FREE DOWNLOAD there, too.



Vida is still working on collecting pictures for the music video to this "Untitled" song, so if you haven't done that yet and want to (or maybe you can share the concept with your social media timelines / friends), be sure to check out this Facebook event for details and participation requirements. The video is schedule to drop September 10th, but she still needs about 28 more picture submissions... so the deadline for that is August 23rd. Get on it! Help her out and your picture will be in the video.

Talking about the importance of the project, in the Newsletter, she said:
"Depression and sadly, suicide, have been things I have been aware of from a veeeeery young age. A very dear loved one of mine battled wanting to end their life at a young age due to bullying. I, myself, have battled depression for a large portion of my life. I have had friends and family either successfully exit this reality by their own accord, threaten to, or make attempts. You may have this in common with me.

I have come out on the other side of all these situations seeing how communication, words, behavioral patterns, family systems, societal systems impact a persons mental health and desire to exist. Because of all of this, I have always had the desire apart of the solution(s). I have always wanted to keep these difficult conversations on the table, to let others know there is someone who knows that these situations / thoughts / conversations exist everyday and in every single place that we all go. I have always wanted to remain with my candle flickering in my own darkness, if it meant I might light someone else's. I want all of the humans in our World with whom we walk by each day...unaware of the depths of their inner darkness, the battles they face and their lack of desire to continue on... to know they are perfect and that hope exists just beyond the horizon.

All that I do with my music, social media presence, and what I have begun to develop over at Absit Om3n are fueled by these desires. All I have done has always been about creating a path to the future for myself and anyone who resonates with what I emit.

With all that said, I am redoing the video for my song "Untitled", which is a song to a family member of mine who ended their life. I am choosing to release this video on September 10th; World Suicide Prevention Day. So, because this conversation is A LOT larger than myself, I need your help to complete the video. What I need from you is really simple, just one sentence and one photograph."

Items needed:
-White sheet of paper, any color marker (or pen, I just need thick lettering):
1. Choose a positive affirmation, words of encouragement, or something you miss about someone you love who has passed away –only one sentence.
2. Write the sentence on thee paper (as seen in the picture attached).
3. Take a picture (MUST be landscape orientation – turn your phone sideways, make sure the image is wider than it is taller).
4. Send it/ them to me however works best for you. Email (you can respond to this email with it attached), Facebook, etc..

Also, if you are subscribed to her Newsletter or if you follow her moves via social media, you'd know about one of her most recent endeavors. She has started to make crystal necklaces and pendulums, and the pieces that she's posted so far have been beautiful. Last week, she officially launched the store on the Absit Om3n website, where you can place your order(s). See the one pictured below.

Hi muffins,I have recently shared that I've been working on a lot of things, and, I'm so happy to share the first of...

Posted by Vida Killz on Thursday, August 13, 2015

SOULCAT E. PHIFE:

Soulcat has been making her way through Budapest, performing at a few spots. First, it was the Hip To The Game / Live Hip Hop Jam & Open Mic event, on August 10th. On the 12th, she was at Telep, then at Ankert on the 13th. Music wise, she uploaded a remix of Common's "Dooinit". Listen, then feel free to download it over at Bandcamp for a few dollars.

RUMAN:

About two weeks ago, Ruman dropped a new track with BLVCK MVK, called "Eye Am". With a little bit of an eerie undertone, it's a hard-hitting, synth-heavy slapper that'll make your head nod. It's dope! Give it a listen below (actually, give it several listens), and pass it on.

JOOGY MUSIC:

I asked Joogy some questions about his forthcoming album, and although his answers were a little vague and mysterious, it still has be intrigued for what's to come.

I'm not sure if you said it yet, but what's the name of this forthcoming album?
I don't want to reveal the name just yet.
Is this album going to have a combination of instrumentals and vocal tracks? Or will every song have a guest feature, like "Pains Of Love" did with Papa J. Ruiz?
You can look for guest features from various artists.
About how many songs can we look forward to?
Like, 12 tracks.
How long have you been working on the project?
Beginning of the year.
As far as the album release, what day/time of month are you aiming for?
The latest, November.
What does this album mean to you and what do you hope people get from listening to it?
It's my first project, so it means everything to me and I hope the audience can relate.
Lastly, is there anything else that we can expect (themes, specific guests, etc)?
No theme, but special guest features. Just stay tuned. #JoogyMusic


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That's all for today. Make sure you give this post a good look-through.
Click play on the music players, watch the videos, click the links,
and get involved with your favorite OGT members.
Happy Monday to you all. Look to the bright side.
Until next time,
XOXO, Tiffology

The THREAT remains

Hello, OGTWeekly readers! Before I get into the gang and their happenings, did you see the new OGT logo with "THREAT" in the center? What do you think about it? About the logo, Poe said, "Don't let the new logo get you confused, this new approach is more like two sides of a coin. The symbolic nature behind the THREAT will remain, and if you see anyone rocking the SYMBOL you make sure to salute them!"

This is going to be a very long post--although, don't you kind of already expect that from me? Whether it's here or on my website, I'm frequently writing elaborate posts. That's just how I'm wired when it comes to writing about music, and other areas of entertainment, I suppose. Let's get into it...

VON POE VII / POETIC DEATH

Your boy Poe has been in a giving mood lately, have you noticed? Aside from announcing his forthcoming EP, titled The Purity of Love And War, he has released (I never liked the word "leaked" when referencing music... unless it refers to something being "leaked" by a bootlegger, maybe) a song called "Spotlights". Over swiped production from Pete Rock ("Center of Attention", to be specific), he recorded a tribute song that finds him speaking on taking advantage of our own lives, celebrating where he comes from, and, of course, stomping on rappers that are in the spotlight for all the wrong, self-serving reasons. (ie: fame and money). Stream the song, and get ready for that EP.



After putting new items in his merch shop, have you noticed that you weren't able to make any purchases? You were probably thinking you weren't doing something right, or that the site was fucking up, correct? Well, it was Poe's fault... but we won't give him too much flack for that. The issue is fixed, and you can get back to business. Valentine's Day is coming up, so why not get your man/woman some VII gear? ONLY GODZ RELATE on CD, beanies, snapbacks, iPhone 4 cases with his photography on them, and shirts with his photography on them (villain emblem on the back). It won't arrive on the day, but late gifts are still cool! SHOP HERE!

Post by Chad A. Marshall.

ARE YOU READY FOR HIS NEW EP!? He's steady working on the tracks, as well as new music videos to follow. Make sure you follow him on Twitter, because this dude is always talking.

When this project is finished, yall getting flooded with vids anyway. So I mean...I ain't forgotten lol, just laying my 2015 foundation.

— CHAD A. MARSHALL (@VonPoeVII) February 11, 2015

I've recorded 3 songs in the past 3 hours, feeling myself. #VILLAIN

— CHAD A. MARSHALL (@VonPoeVII) February 11, 2015

PAPA J. RUIZ

Going to hit you all with the most exciting news first, ok?! On February 7th, Papa J. unveiled a 54-second album teaser video for his much-anticipated album, HR-1955! You better get to watching it below, and look out for it on MARCH 25th, 2015 (listening party on the 24th)! Also, if you haven't yet, go stream and download "$700 Bail Fee", for free (name your price on this one). It didn't make the cut for the album, so go grab it.


For all of you rocking the heck outta those "iii" beanies, you better get the "iii" shirt to match! They're the first edition, and quantities are limited! Even if you don't have one or the other, better get your hands on one of these so you can show your love for this Papa J's music. Better grab the shirt quick, though, because there are only 6/10 remaining (as of right now). Plus, he's selling the shirts for $18.99 and the beanies for $20.99, today and tomorrow, and then the price goes back up to their original costs (assuming there's any left). Also,, last time I checked, he only had one color beanie stocked, but now there are 3 choices--burgundy, navy blue, and grey (which, at the time of writing this post, is currently sold out). Look around in his MERCH SECTION.

Post by Papa J. Ruiz.

Papa J. recently shared some words of wisdom that pertain to his music and why comparing him, or yourself, to other people (at any time, not just in regards to one's craft) is unfair and unnecessary. I wrote it down here, so give it a read and some thought.

"iii want to be compared to MYSELF. iii have seen so many walks of life, so many faces & souls, that one is a fool to compare themselves to another human that walks the same earth as you. judge me off my life's work, the way iii treated people, the way iii shared my opportunities with all those iii have, or once had, around me. Judge me from the way iii loved so hard, not for my faults. iii was once told "the way you treat someone below you is the way the world will treat you," so iii choose to love hard, even when the world's foolishness comes from all directions. iii also was once told, "if you want the world, you must give the world"! #iii #HR1955 3/25"

This better be you in this tweet, you guys. You know you're salivating at the mouth, anxiously waiting for another audible treat from Papa J's album! Keep your iii's (eyes) on him, and his next move.

Anybody that supports ORGANIZED THREAT & iii will be in for a very big treat with my next single off HR1955

— HR1955 3/25 (@PapaJRuiz) February 10, 2015

Going to end this Papa J. Ruiz entry with a throwback photo that he posted of himself. :)

Post by Papa J. Ruiz.

JMEGA THE GOD

New in the world of JMega is an in-depth interview with him and the Premiere Hip Hop blog. He has an intellectual conversation, and talks about meeting MyGawd (the second half of True Masterz), what it means to have knowledge of self, his vocal standpoint when it comes to understanding his audience and rapping, his standpoint on racial separation, his older music, recording music in his own space, music improvements, word of mouth vs paying for promotion, and a lot more. It was a very insightful read, and I really enjoyed learning more about JMega and where his head is at. Go read that interview over here when you find the time. I'm going to copy and paste something that he said, that I greatly respect. On the topic of responsibility of an artist with knowledge of self, he said:

"As an artist you want to create and say whatever it is you want to say. But at the same time when you know you have to act accordingly. If you know fire is hot then you are going to do your best to avoid it. When I truly gained the knowledge and the science behind all of this then I knew I couldn’t just write ignorant shit and it has to make sense. If you have knowledge it is your responsibility to act accordingly or else you are doing you and the world a great disservice. What good are you if you know the truth and ain’t sharing it?!"

SONNY SEV

In case you didn't remember, EmptySev changed his name to Sonny Sev. He will be releasing a BRAND NEW EP soon, in collaboration with producer STiM, titled LOCALZ ONLY. While there has yet to be a release date announced, he dropped two singles from it so far. The first being "Finessed" (lyrics). Through clever punchlines and a lot of metaphors, Sonny Sev raps about those who hide behind a false reality and put up a hard front, whereas he isn't ashamed of who he is and only speaks on what he knows. Or, at least, that's what I gather from the lyrics when I listen.



Then, there's the second single, titled "Saintz", that was released a couple of days ago. The beat is heavy and grungy, and Sonny Sev smashes it with boastful lyrics and an aggressive delivery. One of the lines that stood out to me first, was "I put it down like Old Yeller". It's real simple and straight to the point in talking about his deadly raps, but when I heard it, I was like "daaamn, alright!" Haha. Super dope track. I'm definitely looking forward to this EP, after hearing these two tracks. Are you? Better be.



On a little side note, I recently created some art for Sonny Sev, too. So, that's cool! When he unveils it is up to him, but I dig it (hahaha).

YARAH BRAVO

Yarah posted several photos from the Festival of Diversity event that she played at, earlier this month. Describing the event, she said: "It is a demonstration for an open-minded and tolerant society. The event promises to be the largest citizen-led rally to take place in Berlin, since the rise of Pegida demonstrations." There is so much unified beauty in the crowd, and I love it. Have a look through THESE 16 PHOTOS.

While on the topic of beauty, Yarah has always been someone who embraces individuality, isn't afraid to be silly, and moves through life with a positive outlook. This photo/caption is a perfect display of that. You go, girl!

Post by Yarah Bravo.

On February 13th (TOMORROW), she will be performing at the Real Music For Real People event, taking place at the Hot Jazz Club located in Munster, which features Yarah Bravo (yay!), Lady Daisey & Batsauce (also two wonderfully talented people!), and Duct Tape. Check the Facebook event for more information.

On February 27th, Yarah will be performing at the KINGSIZE awards in Stockholm, Sweden. She's nominated for her Love Is The Movement EP, that we all love! Even though she thinks she won't win it, she's still displaying positivity and love. We hope she wins it, though! She surely deserves it, in my opinion.

Post by Yarah Bravo.

VIDA KILLZ

Vida dropped a special little EP on February 2nd, appropriately called The B-Sides. Here, you will find a handful of songs that didn't make the cut for her forthcoming album, Daydreams and Nightmares. Of the 13 that weren't up to par with the rest of the album, she chose 6 of them for this EP. You can either download it for free, or donate any amount you would like. STREAM AND DOWNLOAD!


As announced in her newsletter, she is starting to sell Negative Space CDs again. So, if you missed the opportunity to get your hands on one from the first batch, make sure you snag one as soon as possible from her Bandcamp page. Along with the CD, you will also receive a unique, handwritten note, and a download code for a free song.

If you follow any of her social media accounts, you might've seen several pictures of Vida hanging out Poland-based producer Elhuana. They collaborated in 2012, on the Alchemy EP (if you aren't familiar with that, you might as well do that asap). Aside from the one posted below, here are a couple more pictures: ONE | TWO.

Post by Vida Killz.

Here is another picture, that features Aster, Poe, Elhuana, and Vida. Along with it, Vida talks about the power of the internet and the special connections we make over time, through it--whether they are temporary or are long-lasting relationships. She writes about how she and Poe met, and creates a conversation by asking about YOUR most interesting internet connection. Be sure to share yours below.

Post by Vida Killz.

XICAN BROWN

Xican Brown dropped a brand new single on February 5th, called "Devil Is A Lie". It will be on his forthcoming mixtape, titled Before You Enter; The Ghost Room, which will be out on February 20th. Over a hard-hitting, drum-thumping, horn-blowing beat, laced with a haunting soulful chop, Xican Brown spits with a ferocious force about his stance on religious beliefs. It's a beast of a track. Might have to stamp a NSFW (or NSFC - not safe for church, haha) warning on it, based on the sliiiightly offensive lyrics. But it doesn't matter to me, so I'll play it! Stream the song below, and DOWNLOAD FOR FREE!

RELLIM

Rellim was featured on Loud Lord's instrumental album, called Kush Krazy 3. It's a bonus track, called "Scarface", so stream the beat below and DOWNLOAD for free.



Also, Rellim has some special news for you all. Let me start by saying that there's a rapper in South Korea, called Keith Ape. At the start of this year, a music video for a song called "It G Ma" dropped on Youtube. In just a month and a half, it has garnered 1.6 million views (and growing). Junior chef is the producer of that song, and he is working with Rellim on some beats right now. With that in mind, there may also be a Keith Ape song produced by Rellim and Junior Chef. Peep the short video in the INSTAGRAM VIDEO HERE (if the embedded video below doesn't work/show up for you, then click the link), because it's a beat they're cooking up. BE ON THE LOOK OUT.

A video posted by RELLIM (@rellimogt) on Feb 9, 2015 at 6:22am PST

JOOGY MUSIC

Joogy has a beat tape dropping on February 17th. I asked Joogy to tell me about the beat tape, and he said: "It's going to be a 14-16 track beat tape. I'll announce the title of the beattape on Sunday. I've actually been sitting on this beat for, like, a couple months, because I been switching out tracks. It's going to be free beatape. All I stress is if anybody uses any of the beats on this tape, just make sure you give me my credit and spell my name right. I'm not asking for too much. And one more thing, it's going to drop on my Bandcamp, my YouTube, Soundcloud, and Datpiff."

So, that's it! Make sure you stay tuned to his Twitter for the title on Sunday, and for when it drops on Tuesday!

HV

Producer HV put together the latest Organized Threat Mix, volume 7. You'll find music by Sonny Sev, DeathKillz, Papa J. Ruiz, and Koolz One. Stream the mix below, DOWNLOAD FOR FREE, and peep the 5-song tracklist.

Tracklist:
Sonny Sev - Wushu Style (Ft. Masta Peace) [Prod. Ruman]
DeathKillz (Von Poe VII & Vida Killz) - Chapter Four [Prod. JG]
Papa J. Ruiz - Tell You Bout That [Prod. HV]
Koolz One - Body Bags (Ft. Xican Brown & Razor) [Prod. Rellim]
DeathKillz (Von Poe & Vida Killz) - Chapter Six

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Alright, everyone. That's it for today.
I know you are probably overwhelmed by the amount of content and news here,
but, trust me, it's worth it.
The next two days are going to be interesting, too,
because one is based on superstition and horror, and the next with acts of love.
Whether you are celebrating either day, or not, I hope you have a fantastic rest of the week!
Over and out.
XOXO, TIFFOLOGY

Poetically killin' 'em

Hey, everybody! Happy new year to you all, and I hope it's a fantastic one! It's been a little awhile since I've graced the OGT Weekly blog (three weeks since Fiasco's post, I believe), and there's reason for that. Christmas and the new year were approaching, things got a little hectic, and before I knew it... it was January. Then, shortly after the wonderful NYE festivities, I became sick. Just like most of the population. That damned cold attacked my body... and I've been dealing with a sore throat, congestion, and all the horrible feelings that travel hand-in-hand with that. I'm still a bit sick, but today is the first that I don't feel like sleeping it off, and I am willing and able to do things on my laptop (cough, cough, hacking cough, blows nose). I'm going to do my best to catch you all up with the happenings since Fiasco's last post. It's going to be a long ride. Are you ready?

POETIC DEATH / CHAD A. MARSHALL

Wrapping up the year, Poe decided to showcase his eye for directing and editing music videos, by creating a 2-minute director's reel. While various clips of his work plays out, he narrates about his passion for being behind the camera, as well as his strive to be one of the best. If you haven't checked it out yet, you might want to do that (click here to watch on Youtube in HD, or watch the mini player below). And if you want to hire him to direct your next music video/project, make sure you hit up his website. One more thing, if you haven't subscribed to the ORGANIZED THREAT Youtube Channel, you might want to do that, to keep up with everything new as it gets uploaded. The channel has skyrocketed to 70,000+ subscribers, and almost 20 million collective views!

From Von Poe VII: "Since 2011, I've been dedicating my entirety to shooting music videos for my crew (Organized Threat) as well as a few exceptions outside of my camp in the Southern California music scene. Throughout all of this time however, a lot of people had heard about through word of mouth. Why I never put a reel together in the past kind of baffles me as well to be honest, but I think I just didn't feel I had enough material to create a reel that I would be satisfied with.

With 2014 coming to an end, I wanted to close it out properly and create a foundation for future directing endeavors soon to come. So I made a reel to display my directing and editing skills all in one nice, neatly made, 2min video. Hope you all enjoy, and if you have any questions feel free to reach out."

Before the year was up, Poe shared a golden piece of information. He released his very first album, titled The Atma Within, in 2005 when he was just 16 years old. On April 13th, 2015, he will be celebrating its 10th anniversary, and will put a fully remastered version of the album on his Bandcamp page for ONE DAY. While that's four months away, you better mark that on your calendars. You also might want to check out the artwork - it's so 2005, haha!

Aside from OLD MUSIC, he also dropped some NEW MUSIC on his Soundcloud page. Dissatisfied with the other remixes of Troy Ave's "All About The Money" song (I've never listened to Troy Ave, btw), "All About The Villain Remix" finds Poe lacing his own version, and he doesn't hold back. All bite behind that bark. With an aggressive flow and heated bars, the villain is throwing verbal fists and is coming for heads of corrupted officers. It's a hard song. Stream and DOWNLOAD FOR FREE!



His second offering was another remix, but this time it was a remix of an ASAP Rocky track, called "Lord Pretty Flacko 2". I'll be the first to admit that I don't listen to ASAP Rocky (no particular reason, just haven't gotten into the dude), so I'm not familiar with the original. However, I can talk about Poe's version "The Villain 2". While I am not really gravitating towards the beat so much, I am feeling Poe's grimy approach, go-hard-or-go-home attitude, and his rapid-fire delivery. My favorite part is the second verse, too, because he's spitting some from-the-heart, real shit, like representing for his town, demanding respecting, getting to where he is without hand-outs, and the shady friends that turned their backs on him after he's helped them in some way. The villain is poetically killin' 'em. Once again, stream and DOWNLOAD FOR FREE.



Last, but not least, the final track that he recently dropped is a tribute to Jay Z. Spitting over his "Feelin' It" song, which was originally on Jay's Reasonable Doubt album, Poe adds a couple of verses. Rapping about his come-up and the life he's living, from being raised on rappers like Tupac and being inspired by the East Coast culture, rapping about his first love, staying focused on contributing to hip hop, and his goals of his music making him successful. Now this is a remix that I can get behind! Stream and DOWNLOAD FOR FREE.



FUN FACT TIME: Did you know that teenager Poe once wanted to be a woodsmith? Yes, true. He built toy cars and planes, and things of that nature. Check the photo on Instagram! You never know, maybe one of these days he'll put a hand-crafted wood piece in a future music package and it could become a collectible item! Haha.

Post by Chad A. Marshall.

PAPA J. RUIZ

Papa J's "Me Against The World" music video has finally reached over 20K views, and is well on its way to 25K. If you haven't seen it yet, or if you just wanna watch it again, go do that! Share it with your friends, too, because his HR1955 album will be out before you know it. IN FACT, he announced the release date already... MARCH 25th! His listening party information was also unveiled!

It will be held at KMG Studios (in Greenwood Village, Colorado) on March 24th, between 7PM-9PM. While it is open to the public to attend, there will only be 50 SEATS AVAILABLE. Save the date, save the time, save the address, and make sure you are there early! Each seated person will recieve a free signed CD, too! Peep the flyer below.

Post by Papa J. Ruiz.

Regarding the album and the experience, Papa J. Ruiz said: "GOD watches everything. iii don't know how this is going to work out but iiim promise to YOU ALL that ‪#‎HR1955‬ will be a CLASSIC! iii want you all to experience HIP HOP in a whole new light. THIS ALBUM IS A STORY KNOW ONE HAS SPOKE ON. Love you mommy and pops you guys will be retired iii SWEAR TO GOD! ‪#‎iii‬ ‪#‎ORGANIZEDTHREAT‬ / #HR1955 3/25/15"

JMEGA THE GOD

In the last few weeks, JMega dropped two new True Masterz songs. The first is called "Kosher", and it finds him spitting two quick verses, loosely about what it's like being a universal leader. The second, and most recent song, is called "Expansions". Over a smooth groove of a buzzing bassline and dusty drums, the verses focus on staying cool, calm, collected, while elevating your life. This one is my favorite of the two.

JG

With his Stay Still album coming in the Spring of this year, producer/rapper JG dropped his second single on the first of the year. Even though it's the unmastered version, "A Simple Notion/A Complex Emotion" shows me his skill on the mic, because I thought he was strictly a producer. I'm feeling it, even though it's a rough edit. I sense a dark, melancholy vibe in his storytelling. In contemplating his life and the future that waits for him, he talks about weeding out fake friends, finding truth behind the lies, and preparing himself for any rejection that lies ahead.

When I asked him for his insight on the song, he said: "The album it's apart of is a concept album that takes place after a catastrophic event. So, each track is a mindset you would find that atmosphere. This particular track is about the main character's struggle with the loss of his woman, his disgust with the state of life, and his struggle trying to find love again."


Also, JG put together the 5th installment in the OGT Mix Series. A little over 15 minutes in length, VOLUME 5 combines JG's favorite songs from Papa J. Ruiz, Vida Killz, Von Poe VII, EmptySev, and Razor. Find the track list below, then stream and download the mix for free.

MIX TRACKLIST:
Papa J. Ruiz - "Eyes Closed" [Prod.Joogy Jugg]
Chateau Des Dieux - "Paranoia" [Prod. JG]
Von Poe VII - "Delegation" (Feat. Papa J. Ruiz) [Prod. Ruman]
EmptySev - "Bloody Sabre (Viktor Kreed)" [Prod Ruman]
Razor - "Retaliate" [Prod. Chaper 3 Beats]

EMPTYSEV

Here's an OGT collaborative track for you! EmptySev teamed up with Xican Brown for the first time, for a song called "The Coming". The two get wild on this song, produced by Ruman, with the intro done by Koolz One. It's a tough song. However, I found myself laughing at the following one-liner by Xican Brown: "Smooth as cream cheese sliding through the fuckin' bagel". Haha, so random. Cool track, overall. Stream and download for free!

XICAN BROWN

Earlier tonight, Xican Brown dropped a brand new track. He had linked up with another fellow OGT member, Koolz One, for "Poison Darts". Produced by Xican Brown himself, the two are spitting lyrical venom, proving why they are a formidable threat. Both of them are witty with the wordplay and their flows are fierce, too. Stream below, then DOWNLOAD FOR FREE.

KOOLZ ONE

A couple of weeks ago, Koolz One dropped a dope posse track called "Body Bags". It featured Xican Brown and Razor, with production handled by Rellim. These three blood-thirsty emcees spit vicious, cautionary bars, sending death warnings to anyone that gets in their way or disrespects the mic. This one will be on Koolz One's forthcoming album, titled The Alpha, scheduled for release sometime this year. Stream below and DOWNLOAD FOR FREE!

VIDA KILLZ

Vida has been posting several short video pieces that find her lacing some spoken word pieces - some heard and some unheard yet. On December 17th, she posted three 15-second spoken word pieces. Listen to them here: PT 1, PT 2, and PT 3. The next day, she followed that up with another video, where she's reciting lines from her Daydreams And Nightmares album. Watch that here, and look out for that album sometime this year. On December 20th, she posted another one, this time it's something from DeathKillz (can't wait for the second album from them!): check that video. Lastly, before the year was up, she posted one last one (watch).

Aside from videos, she's been sharing sneak peak photos from her life (young Vida, her desk space, and winter beauties), as well as letting us know that she has a lot planned for the year.

Post by Vida Killz.

SOULCAT E-PHIFE

This cool Soulcat has a couple of shows lined up that you should know about, especially if you live in Vienna. The first one is going down on January 17th, for Kültür Gemma. It's a performative presentation of a film, literary performance, and live music. She will be performing at the end of the event. Check this link for more information, or go to the site to see a bigger version of the flyer.

The second show takes place on January 23rd, for the Soli-Konzert: HipHop gegen Strache im Einbaumöbel. This show show is hosted by Linkswende, which is a political organization against racism and fascism. It will be focused around hop hop making a statement against Australian politician Strache. About the event, Soulcat E-Phife said: "Next up with ESRAP, SOULCAT E5 uvm.!! Vienna, don't miss this if you wanna make a statement. The right wingers is sueing the left party and we gotta make this bullshit stop, so we get together for a night emerged in HIPHOP and solidarity." FACEBOOK EVENT INFO.

YARAH BRAVO

Let's see what Yarah has been up to these last couple of weeks, shall we? Before closing the year, she performed her fourth show in Paris within a year; volunteered at a homeless shelter for Christmas; she hung out with a really cute owl; her Love Is The Movement EP was nominated for "EP Of The Year" at the Kingsize Gala, in Sweden; and she shared a goofy, "happy New Years" video that she filmed in her hotel. She then welcomed the new year with uplifting words, open arms and the desire to spread love, and a beautiful picture of the queen herself (seen below).

Post by Yarah Bravo.

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DOWNLOAD AREA

For easy finding, I've listed the free-to-download songs that I've shared throughout this post. We all love free music, so get to grabbing!

VON POE VII - "All About The Villain Remix" [DOWNLOAD]
VON POE VII - "The Villain 2 Remix" [DOWNLOAD]
VON POE VII - "Feelin' It Remix" [DOWNLOAD]
OGT MIX VOLUME 5 [DOWNLOAD]
EMPTYSEV x XICAN BROWN - "THE COMING" [DOWNLOAD]
XICAN BROWN x KOOLZ ONE - "POISON DARTS" [DOWNLOAD]
KOOLZ ONE - "BODY BAGS" (ft XICAN BROWN & RAZOR) [DOWNLOAD]


----------------------------Andddddd, I'm done! That was a long post, huh?
I hope you read through it all or, at the very least, skimmed through it to get the important parts.
Have a great weekend to come!
See you next time.
XOXO, TIFFOLOGY

#OGTWEEKY: "Untitled 12/16/14"

This is FiascoTheGod and I am currently alive to supply you with the latest Organized Threat news. If I wasn't alive I'm sure someone else would be doing this right now but, that person isn't alive. I am alive. Or am I?

GET EXCITED! HERE IS THE NEW OGTWEEKLY! YEAH!

#BREAKINGNEWS: Introducing the newest member of Organized Threat, Vic Virtuoso!



"Heathen" is the debut visual from Vic Virtuoso and it is a very disturbing one. No there aren't creepy animals or images in this visual. It's just the presentation Vic Virtuoso gives. From the production which is produced by Vic as well, to his tone of voice, to the visual itself, it's difficult to not be creeped out or feel awkward while watching. I can picture Vic Virtuoso's style blending very well with Von Poe VII's and you may be experiencing that very soon.

Got some heat with @Vic_Virtuoso, @ThisIsRAZOR, and @SevenxEmpty coming soon. #ORGANIZEDTHREAT
— CHAD A. MARSHALL (@VonPoeVII) December 10, 2014

 On top of a new member join OGT, we have a new visual from Von Poe VII! Yeah!


Here is "Everything Has A Meaning" by Von Poe VII. Poe rolls deep in this visual and one of those faces you will see is MOOK who supplies you with a special dance performance. The phrase "everything has a meaning but, none of it makes sense" really has my mind stuck. For some reason my brain just cannot understand that phrase although it is very direct. Anyway, this track produced by JG can be located on Von Poe VII's album ONLY GODZ RELATE.

#COMINGSOON: JMega The God is putting the final touches on his upcoming project

Darker Than Black is finished, we polishing it up before we drop it. Just putting that in your ear. #DarkerThanBlack
— JMega The God (@JMegaTheGod) December 13, 2014

"I've been wondering if heaven's got an open bar / See the stars wondering if heaven's there at all" - EmptySev, song: "Gas Chamberz"

While walking to work one day I was thinking about this line and then I had the idea to compare it to something. Although I jotted notes in my phone so I wouldn't forget when it came time to compose my OGT Weekly, I cannot make the connection between what I jotted down in my phone. It was something really good, too. This has been one of my favorite lines in all of music this year and it always has me thinking. Maybe when you're done reading this you can comment your favorite line(s) from an OGT member.

JASSON C INTERVIEW! YEAH!

Jasson C and I were able to work together to put out an interview through another website I write for. It took a while due to my schedule but, it when it was published, it came out very well. Jasson C answered each question in fine detail and that's what really made this interview intriguing. He's currently working on his LA Project so I asked him some questions about that as well as a couple of other questions.

One of the questions I asked was about his "Philharmonic" track with EmptySev and Rellim. Read below to learn the story behind it.

2. How did the collaboration between you, Rellim, and Emptysev for “Philharmonic” work out? How did it start and what were the conversations like during the creation of the track?

Ok, so Rellim is from Texas but had moved out to LA for a few months (and hopefully we get him back soon) and we started working on music. We both produce so we made 3 or 4 beats together while he was out here. It was chill we would smoke kush and wax, watch futurama with his roommate, talk about random shit. Haha it was dope. This one day I came over Rellim’s messing with this Roy Ayers sample and I could hear how the drums would have to break down. I kinda played director for a few minutes until the patterns sounded right then I let him do his thing and I started writing. We recorded like 2 hours later and we had an open verse plus Sev had hit Rellim up for some material. We sent him the verse. I told him the murk it off. He did. And its history. Its probably one of the more organic songs Ive ever made because, you know, it wasnt planned or nothing. We just kind of did it. You can hear how fresh it is, how fresh the content is, how hard the beat is. Everything is so raw, but polished on the track. I love it, man. It was fun getting that done.

Click here to read the entire piece.

#DONTMISS: "Me Against The World" by Papa J. Ruiz





#NEW: "Woke Up Broke" by Papa J. Ruiz


Papa J. Ruiz continues to perfect his art of expressing his struggle with "Woke Up Broke". With production from Rellim, Ruiz showcases an effortless flow with reality stricken lyrics.

There are only 2 grey "iii" beanies left! Make sure you are one of those two by clicking here to purchase. Don't be that Papa J. Ruiz fan that doesn't have one!





Twitter Gem From Poe:

Its hard making art in America, because so many people just want to live. So many people just want to clock in and cash out, and it sucks.
— CHAD A. MARSHALL (@VonPoeVII) December 14, 2014

EmptySev continues with his daily struggle:

Trynna decide wether i need sleep or beer..
— SEV77 (@sevenxempty) December 12, 2014

A Few Words And Sentences From FiascoTheGod

There is your OGT Weekly! Make sure you take a second look over it and if you know someone who isn't familiar with the Threat, share this with them! See you next year! Well I won't physically see you...or will I?

Movements that don't move men, move minimally

POETIC DEATH:

Since releasing his music video for "Cowboy Bebop" 3 weeks ago, and doing other important things like the boss man that he is, Poe recently flew back to Colorado to kick it with OGT's Papa J and Joogy Music. They listened to Papa J's forthcoming project, HR-1955 ("Such a beautiful moment, this album got me tearing up no bullshit. I feel honored, and blessed on every level," said Poe). Oh yeah, and they're filming music videos, too! Here's a photo of the group on a stoop HERE. Here's a shot of Poe, Joogy, and Smokey Davisson.

You know when you listen to a song so many times, memorize every word, and spit/sing alongside the artist when it comes on? "That's my jam!" Then, occasionally, an awkward moment arises when you realize (or have been busted by a friend) that you've been singing/rapping the wrong words in a song. That might be your case for the VONPOEVII and ONLY GODZ RELATE albums. But fret not, fellow music fan, by January 1st, 2015, the lyrics for every song will be posted and made public on his website on Bandcamp (proof). Boom!

One last thing, if you are on Twitter, make sure you follow POE. He speaks on a lot of things there - drops some think-pieces, shares uplifting words, bullshits about ridiculous things, talks a lot, and other stuff. He's very active there (in comparison to Facebook), so get with it.

PAPA J. RUIZ:

Aside from mailing merch, shouting out his fans, working on his HR-1955 project, teasing his fans with the plan of new music, and a bunch of other stuff, Papa J. has been kicking it with Poe these last few days. The very first picture he posted on Facebook, shows him and the gang, standing with what resembles innards from a stuffed animal or pillow scattered in the yard "No Label just my patna's & iii." Hahaha, I'm curious to know what that was about! Want some more photo evidence of their hangouts? Find them here, here, and here.

Just in case you forgot, HR-1955 comes out in 2015. Go watch the music video for its first single, "Domestic Terrorist," if you haven't yet.

JMEGA:

JMega dropped a couple of new songs since the last time I wrote about him. First, there was "Veterans Day", produced by Phil Chronics. Over a hard-hitting, piano and string-driven beat, he raps about what it's like being a soldier in this game we call life (stream below).

Second, he supplied a verse as a guest appearance on a song called "New Word Order," by These Handz (a collaboration between Sparkii Ski and DJ Grazzhoppa). Stream and download for free. Then, True Masterz' other half MighGawd remixed that song. Stay tuned.

EMPTYSEV:

While you wait for a new Empty Sev music video, he and Jasson C dropped a new track, called "Philharmonic". Produced by OGT producer Rellim, the song catches my attention right at the start, with Jasson saying "Movements that don't move men, move minimally" just before the beat fully drops in. It's a strong line and the alliteration is hot... wheeeew, yes! Don't let that line trip you up, though, it's a grimy song about girls and grinding. "God damn, baby, I'm a muhfuckin' dog (Woof!) // Now spell it backwards, we live it backwards," spits EmptySev. The beat is real heavy and filthy, too, with intimidating kicks, sharp snares, and rapid-fire hi-hats, mixed with some mellow percussion. Overall, it's a dope track to bump on rotation. Stream and download for free!

YARAH BRAVO:

Yarah has been up to a lot, since I talked about her last. In mid-September, she shared a music video that she was featured in (and raps on), called "Strike A Pose," by producer XEWIN. Dressed in her usual funky fresh clothing, the "caramel-complexion alien" vogues like Madonna, throws up a fist like a freedom fighter, and dances like the super cool queen that she is... all while kicking positive raps about love, life, giving, and connecting with others. Hop on this spaceship with her by watching the music video below.

Yarah has been a fan of Fat Freddy's Drop since way back. I'd like to say that I heard about them through her, maybe 7 years ago... when I heard "Fat Freddy's Drop" (a OneSelf collaboration, too) on her very cool 2008 album, Good Girls Rarely Make History. Anyway, she has a folder on her Facebook page that contains several photos from their tour together in 2013, and she recently shared it as a part of #ThrowbackThursday. Go ahead and flip threw it, if you'd like. She also received a custom made hat from the band (see here).

Last week, she shared a brand new song that she was featured on. By The Unused Word, "The Kid" is a personal, somewhat emotional song about the feelings and life experiences that come with being a kid, and becoming an adult. Yarah Bravo is on the last verse, reminiscing about the kid inside of her, the hardships adulthood has, and how she refuses to let go of that fun, carefree joy that she once had as a child. From day dreaming, recording shows from the radio, playing superhero, to running naked in the rain, and so on. It's a great song, so give it a LISTEN!

"...I see my body grow old, and I feel old in my soul // I'm not a kid anymore, I got a career and so forth // But I reminisce of Lil Miss B // When everything was still a mystery // Now those things are history // Living life is like music itself, and we're the dancers // Dancing away like we know the answers // It could be complicated, or be totally fucking normal // I choose the former; a kid busting through the portal // If I could do it again, I might do different things // I would not rush the growing up so much, just let it sink in // You grow up, get obsessive, get depression, there's recession..."

Always on the move, with her feet running on the ground, Yarah collaborated with an African sneaker company called GUTTA SOULS. They use recycled materials from Ghana, and their shoes are entirely organic, ethical, and hand-made. To help promote the brand's movement, Yarah met up with the team of artists and helped them promote the shoes in a photoshoot! Check out this batch of photos, some of which feature Yarah!

She often has a lot to say on topics such as fighting for truth and justice, finding our voice and potential in life, spreading love and positivity, and more. She recently shared her thoughts on the subject of doing what we love. Without quoting everything that she said, why don't you read it below, and think about your answer to her question: If money was no object, what would you be doing?

Post by Yarah Bravo.

Lastly, before you get it twisted, Yarah is not small! She is just surrounded by big things - picture evidence! :)

VIDA KILLZ:

HEY, YOU! PAY ATTENTION TO THIS RIGHT HERE. Vida Killz has listed a bunch of free download codes for her Negative Space album, released in 2012. She posted a picture of all the download codes, so pick one (if you find one that's no longer available, seek out another code!) and own this baby in your collection.

Aside from that gift, make sure you listen to and download (name your price) the Vida x GRIEF78 collaborative album, Destruction: Rebirth of Self, released on October 14th, 2014. It's the third and final installment of the Vida Killz x GRIEF78 trilogy. It includes three songs and one instrumental.

"When beginning the writing process of this EP I pushed myself to come from a positive mind frame until I realized that who I am today is a direct creation of my lows as much as, if not equally, to my highs. Peace, anger, joy, love, disappointment and many other points on the spectrum of our human based emotions have harbored and destroyed parts of me that were needing to experience a rebirth. In this reality, to attain our desires we must carry closely strength, perseverance and courage --in face of our peaks but even more so during our lows. Much love." -- Vida

What'chu waiting for? Go get it!

Then, to celebrate her midterm season being over, she shared an unfinished song from her upcoming Daydreams & Nightmares album. The song is called "Remember". Aside from asking for your honest feedback (I greatly enjoy her on this beautiful beat, and I love her uplifting words of inner strength), she is giving you the opportunity to rock a song with her. To get that chance, download the song, lay a verse after the hook, email it to her, and she'll pick her favorite.

SOULCAT E. PHIFE:

Last, but definitely not least... we've got Soulcat! And guess what? This fly lady has reached 1,000+ Facebook fans! To celebrate her happiness, she will be releasing a BRAND NEW TRACK VERY SOON, called "Ain't No Turning Back". Tell me the cover art doesn't intrigue you! Stay tuned to her page for that update, because you won't want to miss it.

Also not too far into the future, she will be dropping a music video for a new single from her Timeless EP, produced by Phil Chronics (whom, if you remember, produced that "Veterans Day" song by JMega).

Already in progress, she began her WORD UP SOUL II European tour. Scheduled up until November 28th, hitting spots such as Berlin, Brussels, Paris, Zurich, and a final undecided location (book her by finding the email here!).

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That wraps it up! Hopefully I've done a good job at keeping you informed with what the collective has been working on lately. Stay tuned until next time, and make sure you follow their social media accounts to get that information sooner, and straight to your screen.

It's after 1:30am here, and I need some sleep.
Have a wonderful rest of the week. Good night!
XOXO, TIFFOLOGY