Showing posts with label Vida Killz. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Vida Killz. Show all posts

Monday, November 16, 2015

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.



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.



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.


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"


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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
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Wednesday, September 16, 2015

With Love

Good evening, OGTWeekly readers. I was supposed to write and post this entry on or before the 15th, but seeing as how my family welcomed a new baby this past Friday (it's my cousin's baby boy and he's incredibly cute), it kind of got put on the back burner for a little bit. Until now, that is. I know you were all dying to read my post yesterday (insert a little sarcasm), but a day later isn't too bad for being "late". Anyway, we have some big news and changes in this post, so read carefully!

VON POE VII / POETIC DEATH:

Throughout this past week, if you went looking for some Von Poe VII / Poetic Death music videos to watch, you probably came up empty. Von Poe took it upon himself to take down all of his SOLO music videos, because he feels like he's a better director and editor, and wants to revamp them with his evolved skills. "Nothing "Happened" to them, I just took them down to make them better. Nobody panic, haha," he reassured his fans. As a blogger, I'm just like, "Damn, all my Von Poe posts will look funny without the visuals that I'm talking about, but that's ok." And as a fan, I'm kind of frustrated that I can't return to all those videos that I hit favorite on (note: I don't doubt that he will make better visuals for those songs) to watch them when the moment strikes me, because they're gone... and now I have to wait for the new ones. But, honestly, it's OK, because he's a real artist, and I trust that he's going to put out some truly amazing work. He knows what he's doing. Plus, he's free to do what he wants and if he wasn't satisfied with them now, after having stepped up his techniques and equipment as a director and editor, then who am I/who are we to stomp our feet and say no? I can understand those actions as an artist myself, too, because there have been times where I've completely scrapped finished products, because I didn't like how they looked anymore. So I understand that.

In the same vein, he is also going to be reworking The Purity of Love And War. You should've seen that one coming, though, because I think I've talked about Poe being wellllll known for being the only musician, that I know of, that constantly edits his previously-released albums by adding and removing songs. This is no different. So, you currently cannot listen to or download it from his Bandcamp page, because he's making some big changes. There will be 15 (FIFTEEN) brand new songs added to the tracklist (see it here), and the album will be RE-RELEASED on New Years, both digitally and with accompanying CDs. He filmed a video update about the matter, so to get a better idea and reasoning why he's doing what he's doing, click play on the video below (or, you know, go directly to Youtube). But, in the spirit of what I just said, maybe the video update will get deleted so he can revamp that, too, so watch it with the quickness. Hahahaha!


Did anybody else laugh, while simultaneously shaking their head, at his Mr. Rogers-like intro? Haha, what a dork! Also, did you pay attention to the part of the video where he briefly mentioned that he'll be dropping a music video before this month is up? Yeeeeah, so you can look forward to that. Then, sometime next year, he'll be starting on a new project. That boy is working!


PAPA J. RUIZ:

As quick as as the music video for "Stolen Whip" went up on Youtube, former Organized Threat member Rellim (the producer of the song) filed a false copyright claim through Youtube to have it immediately taken down. Say what?! Yeah, if you weren't around for all the "discussions" that went down via Twitter, on Poe's end along with Papa J. Ruiz, Poe filmed a video update letting you all know what went down. Basically, he reminds everyone that Rellim gave Papa J. Ruiz the beat for that song, Papa J. dropped the album earlier this year, and all was cool. It wasn't until Rellim and Poe had a fallout over creative differences, when Rellim decided to stick it to them by flagging the "Stolen Whip" video. I won't get too into it, so watch the video below for more information.


In the spirit of putting music out there for THE PEOPLE, both Papa J. Ruiz and and Poe decided to take action to do just that. They didn't let that stop their movement, so they went to social media and asked their fans to provide their personal email addresses, so they could send the video to the people directly. They told them that they're free to do whatever they want with the video--keep it for themselves, or share and upload it anywhere. And you are / the fan is still able to get that music video for free by downloading it from Papa's website. Pretty cool response tactic to the situation, if you ask me! Since then, the music video can be seen in the player below, on Vimeo, on DailyMotion, or directly on Papa J. Ruiz' website.


If you didn't catch it in the "Stolen Whip" video update by Von Poe, or in Papa J. Ruiz' social media updates, Papa J. has decided to not press up any more hardcopies of his HR-1955 album after the final 25 have been sold (they might have been sold by now, but if not, go check out the Merch section of Bandcamp). After those sell out, you can only get it digitally, and EXCLUSIVELY on Bandcamp. Yep, he will be REMOVING that album and the NO R3COLL3CTION album from iTunes and Spotify, and they will then be replaced with a special Papa J. Ruiz compilation. Follow this link to go get HR-1955 on CD, before it's gone. So, get on it!

ATTENTION SUPPORTERS:25 Hard Copies of #HR1955 Left.After all are sold this product will no LONGER be reproduced as...

Posted by Papa J. Ruiz on Thursday, September 10, 2015



YARAH BRAVO:

We haven't been hearing much from Yarah Bravo, because she's hanging out in the jungle--South America, I believe. She did, however, post a couple of pictures that she took in flight, showing the lush greenery that awaits her, coupled with some poetic words. See that below. Also, make sure you follow her Instagram, because you'll see photos there that you won't see on any of her other social media spots. Safe travels, Yarah B!

Sending you love from the Jungle. Majestic lungs of our planet. I bow down to this beautiful masterpiece <3Where all...

Posted by Yarah Bravo on Friday, September 11, 2015


VIDA KILLZ:

After spending months collecting photos for the self-directed (along with Sol Fern) music video to her touching and deeply personal song "Untitled", Vida Killz officially released the video on World Suicide Prevention Day (September 10th). "With this new video, I aim to raise awareness about depression and suicide. Both of which have been facets in my life from a young age. I've felt the impacts of depression and experienced loved ones take their lives. As I'm sure a lot of you have. With this new video, I intend that this song and video touch the souls who need it most right now," she said about the video.

The very first thing that I really liked about the video is the retro computer screen with the 8-bit font, dial-up and typing sounds, and the heartfelt explanation behind the song and video. Such a little thing, but such a cool impact--No frills. The video was shot with an iPhone 6 and a MPOW Smartphone Wide Angle Lens, and I really like the DIY, intimate feel of it, as I watch Vida holding up the various photos (all of which are meaningful to those who shared them, and also find a way to touch those of us who need to see the messages), in many locations. Paired with her emotional and poetic songwriting about a loved one (lyrics), the video is wonderful, inspiring, uplifting, and full of love. It's an emotional song for me, too; I get teary-eyed listening to it and seeing the powerful message that the video holds, because I've been in those dark places, have had friends that beat suicide and those that have chosen to exit the world in search of peace. Very, very good song and video. Well done, Vida. To those of you who submitted a photo for this project, Vida will also be creating a poster with all of the photos, so look out for that!


She made a few announcements, saying that the next music video will be for her unofficial remix of "Welcome To Hell Zone" (I shared the song in my last post here). She also said that Daydreams & Nightmares will be out in 2016, ad that there will be more Absit Om3n content, along with a program launch.

URSUS:

Nothing new has been going on with URSUS lately (other than all of the precious photos that he's been sharing of his kid), except that he made a mistake in telling Fiasco The God that his Resurrection EP will come out on September 22nd. It's actually OCTOBER 22nd, so mark that on your calendars.

VIC VIRTUOSO:

Did you all know that Vic is also a visual artist?! I didn't, until after looking at his Instagram. He posts all his new pieces there, so make sure you follow him and check it out. Maybe commission a piece, if you're into what he's doing. He sometimes gives them away for free, too, so look out for that (for example, this Tupac drawing was given away over a week ago). That said, I think that his artistic capabilities, as well as his lyrical talents, really suits the title of his forthcoming project, called Victor Van Gogh. You can find some additional details about the album in Fiasco The God's previous post. And, based on his Twitter timeline (and shared on this Instagram post), Vic's been in the studio working on new music!

I do my best work stressed out and under pressure. Deep inside my mind is where you find the buried treasure 🌃

A photo posted by Victor Morales|Victor Van Gogh (@vic_virtuoso) on


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While I am referencing Vida Killz' "Untitled" song in the title of this post, I think the phrase can encompass all of what was talked about in this post. Everything that these people do, in both their daily lives and their music, they move and act with love. They are dedicated to what they do and they are wholly in it for the LOVE of it. They create because it is who they are and what they're meant to do; it's not for the money or for the popularity, but for the purity, for the message, for the integrity, for the creativity, and for the people. Whether it be Von Poe, who edits all of his albums, reworking the songs until they are just right, or deleting every single solo music video because he wants to make them better; Or if it's Papa J. Ruiz, who didn't let false claims and negativity get him down, and decided to give away the music video for free download, for the people to do what they want with it; Or if it's Vida Killz, who reached out to the people, inviting them to participate in her music video, asking them to share special moments and uplifting words to create one big thoughtful, inspiring visual that will be important to those who need it; Or if it's Vic Virtuoso, who pours hours into drawing new designs in his spare time, and finding the desire to give some of them away to his fans, just because... all of that--that's LOVE. I respect what they do and I am forever a fan. Everyone who is apart of Organized Threat right now are such righteous, cool people who make great art.

Anyway, I hope you absorbed all of what was in this post.
Click the links, watch the videos, buy their music and merch, and support these artists.
Until next time...
XOXO, Tiffology
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Monday, August 17, 2015

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
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Monday, July 6, 2015

T-H-R-E-A-T, man... /Method Man voice.

VON POE VII / POETIC DEATH:

Von Poe has released two new music videos since the last OGTWeekly post, and those would be "Dante's Inferno / Loyalty (Mobb Deep Tribute)" and "Titan". The first part of "Dante's Inferno / Loyalty (Mobb Deep Tribute)" pays homage to Mobb Deep's classic "Hell On Earth" song, where Poe raps over the same Havoc-produced beat, about enemies, being real and ready for war at any given moment. The last half of that video was produced by EMP, and the subject matter ties into that, with him venting about severing ties with disloyal snakes. Watch that RIGHT HERE in HD, or click the mini player below.


The second, and most recent, music video that he dropped was for "Titan". With a head-nodding, melancholy-sounding, boom bap beat by 3POINT (this one, to be precise!), Poe reflects his dreams, his strong work ethic, the importance of being true to yourself, and his desire to be an influential person in hip hop and life. "And I just wanna live // And I just be great // So regardless how my story ends // Just know that I was never fake // I never back away from promises that I made myself // It's hard to find direction when everybody got they hands out // But nobody's tryin' to help me". The video was filmed in an abandoned building, where the walls are covered with beautiful graffiti. Watch it RIGHT HERE, or watch in the mini player below. Both of the songs are from The Purity of Love and War, so if you have yet to grab that (FOR FREE), do it now. But if you're into paying for music, even when it's being offered for free from the artist themselves, or if you're an Apple head, you can get the SHORT VERSION / EP of the album over at iTunes. CLICK IT.


He announced that he'll be dropping one more down-paced video (after these other two above hit 5,000 views each), and then he will be hitting you with more upbeat tracks from The Purity of Love and War. "Then when Summer's over, we gonna wrap up the rest of them joints. Hope that's coo with yall. ‪#‎Villain‬," he said.

Have you all seen his fundraising perks? In efforts to raise enough money to print 10,000 posters and hardcopies, he's offering a few awesome perks for your hard-earned dough. For example, for the first 10 (TEN) people who throw down $500 or $1000 towards his fundraiser, you'll be getting a lifetime package of FREE access to any show of his, hardcopies of every new project, and new merch... for the rest of your life or his. There is also a "FORTY VILLAINZ PACKAGE". With 40 slots available, those who donate $250 to the campaign will receive FREE access to all of his shows in 2016.

"Why? Because I want to always remember and be reminded of where I started, and where I could have been without the help of yall. This "10,000 Hardcopies + Posters" idea is my craziest by far, but I'm not worried about it. I made it this far with yall, I know we can go a lot further together." (source)

FOR MORE INFORMATION ON HIS "10,000 HARDCOPIES & POSTERS" FUNDRAISER,
VISIT HIS WEBSITE.

PAPA J. RUIZ:

On July 21st, Papa J. will be performing at Lost Lake Lounge, in Denver. So, if you're in the area, or if you're a die-hard fan and like to drive/travel to wherever he is, make sure you are in attendance to show your love for him and his music. For more information and tickets ($15), go to the Lost Lake website.

"Come out and fuck with ya boiii iii will be doing a set of my own s/o GOD the $outh £@$+ $idea of AURORA & everyone who has helped me get to where iii am as well as push me to keep going."

Papa J. joined Tumblr not too long ago, so if you're over there a lot, make sure you follow his page. Click those hearts on his posts and share his stuff, so he knows it's real. Also, until he re-ups his stock, he only has 3 "iii" beanies left (as of this post, that is). They will be on sale for $15 for the next 4 days, until supplies last. So, head over to his Bandcamp Merch page and place some orders. You should also stay tuned to that Bandcamp Merch page (and probably his social media for quick announcements), becaaaaause he dropped the first edition "iii" black snapback, and it's already SOLD OUT.

And speaking of getting stuff for a good deal, if you want a Papa J. verse on your next project and have $250 to put on that, make sure you send him an email, because he's open for that! Serious inquiries only.

Contact me asap if you need a verse + hook deals only temporary!Papajruiz27@gmail.com

Posted by Papa J. Ruiz on Friday, June 12, 2015


VIDA KILLZ:

One of the many things that I like about Vida Killz, other than her music, is her ability to express herself and what's in her heart, especially in such open spaces on the internet. I don't know her personally, but I like the honesty, love, and light that comes from what she shares. Even if she's going through hard times (such as described here), she makes the effort to find the good in a bad situation, and ends up spreading something uplifting and positive. By doing this, she not only elevates herself from a dark place, but she also comforts others who might be feeling some kind of way, too. At least, it does for me, and I genuinely enjoy seeing her posts on sites like Facebook, Instagram, and Tumblr. You should follow her everywhere, really.

I want to let you all in on something personal. Some of you may already know, or might pick up on this through my music/...

Posted by Vida Killz on Monday, June 29, 2015

Also, she has a couple of forms that she'd like people to fill out, so that she can gather information for some projects that she's doing. There is an "Independent Artist Goals" form, and a personal questionnaire about Overcoming Depression. Feel free to fill either or both of those out if it applies to you.

"Many of you know me as an artist and audio engineer. Well, lately, I have felt like my routine of writing a song, compiling an album, recording a music video, performing at shows, (lather, rinse, repeat) has fulfilled its purpose for now, and I’ve been seeking the next phase of evolution. My music has always been a way for me to heal and to connect with others who resonate with my music, which in turn aids in their healing. Over the years of my music career, listeners of mine from all over the world have written me messages stating that finding my art has helped them heal in some way. When I haven’t felt like creating music, those messages and people have been the fire underneath me, so to speak.

I have been working on figuring out what it is that I “do”….and if you were to ask me what that is now, I would say:

You know how a lot of young adults battle depression and feeling stuck? Well, I teach them how to experience joy at any moment. :]

The next phase of what that looks like for me is developing a system to aid in the daily struggles of depression. Depression is something I have battled and overcome, and I want to understand more about what others face during their depression. To do so, I need research, attached(in my bio - if you are reading this on IG) you will find survey form I developed to aid me in this research.

I am requesting this of you beautiful, sexy, wondrous souls: Have you experienced depression, overcome depression, or know anyone who comes to mind that has? If so, I’d love if you’d take a few minutes to fill out this quick and simple form, or forward it along to someone you know.

*It is completely anonymous, btw*" (source)

Also, on the topic of depression and fluctuating moods, she took the time to create a Self-Care Crisis card. They're the size of a business card and are indended to be carried around for the times when you need it. Read here about how and why the idea for these handy cards came about, and learn how you can get one. Make sure you sign up for the mailing list, too.

RAZOR:

Yeeeeeeeeeeeeeah, that's right! Razor will be the 8th person to step into the BARS sessions, so keep your eyes open for that one. It should be dropping sometime tonight.


From Razor's forthcoming Oblivious to Nonsense album, he dropped a brand new song, called "It's My Life". Featuring Von Poe VII and Praze, the song rides on self-reliance, being a wolf amongst sheep, and possessing the strength to persevere through anything life throws your way. Soulful singing in the hook, too. Listen below.



RELLIM:

If you stay tuned to Rellim's Soundcloud, you'd know that he dropped a new track last week. Putting his own spin on Atu's "Vacant", he adds some futuristic drum work, rattling hi-hats, and silky synth lines. If you like the original, you'll most likely still enjoy Rellim's edit, because he stays within a similar lane. It's nearing the 6K stream mark already, too! Listen to the remix below, and download for free here.



JOOGY JUGG:

Joogy let me know that on July 18th, he'll be dropping the official cover art to a single from his album, featuring Papa J. Ruiz. He may also drop a music video on his birthday, on July 21st. Make sure you stay tuned to his Twitter page for those updates and more. And, keep his birthday in mind, so you can shower him with love. I also read on Twitter that he made Joogy Music official, by getting an EIN for the business. I know when I/we turned CrayonBeats into a small business, and when I got that EIN, I was happy and proud as fuck. I imagine he's feeling the same way--get it, man! PS: Joogy Music beanies, yayerrrrr!


ENDUREONE:

On June 30th, EndureOne dropped a 10-track instrumental album, called Sundry & Aimless. Straying from any particular theme, this is a collection of tunes that he liked enough and thought should be heard. That said, you can expect easy-going boom bap beats with jazzy influences, with feelings that transition between sadness and delight. It's free to download, so go grab it from Bandcamp.

"Much unlike the arrangement, mood, and (I guess) style of each beat, the process I take when brainstorming a project is ordered and themed. However, attempting to piece together a coherent project that flows through with a theme is too difficult. I've done away with many beats (some of which were decent) just because they didn't 'fit' the tone I wanted. As a result, I have abandoned that approach completely. I wanted to put out a decent project, and therefore believed doing so required meticulous planning. Hence my failure at conducting an organized project, or even finishing one. So, this "album" (if we will call it that) is a product of waiting until I had enough pieces I was satisfied with to release as a project. But, there is no theme. Nothing ties them together, musically. Hence the title. "


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Well, that's a wrap.
Hope you all had an enjoyable (and safe) weekend.
Be cool.
XOXO, Tiffology
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Tuesday, June 16, 2015

Leadership and Success / A plethera of new visuals from the camp

My perspective has changed over the past few months of what success really means. I always associated success with being an expert in a certain field. Sometimes I associated it with having a lot of money and sometimes I associated it with living the way you want to live. My perspective is now that success is measured by how many people have been better off because you were alive. Organized Threat founder Von Poe VII, at a young age has already made a lot of lives better. Von Poe VII has given a lot of people the platform of Organized Threat to expand and grow their careers. On top of that, he has shot countless popular music videos for OTHER artists inside the camp and to my knowledge those come free of charge. Even him giving me the opportunity to be a personal blogger for Organized Threat has made my life better. If you are a current or former OGT member can you say that your life has been better because of  Poe? The following tweets from Von Poe VII are what inspired those thoughts..






This is FiascoTheGod and here is your latest OGT Weekly!

Von Poe VII


Von Poe VII appropriately takes part in session 7 of the BARS series from Organized Threat. Mr. 7 heads into a dimly lit setting with dirty white walls to showcase his lyrical skills. His verse actually comes from "Interlude: If iii" which can be found on Papa J. Ruiz's album HR-1955. Thanks to the meaning behind the BARS session, which is to showcase the lyrical talent of OGT, we are given an alternative way of experiencing of that Poe verse and in return can appreciate it more. I didn't know he was performing inside of a bathroom until some intruders walked in to wash their hands. Poe deciding to shoot it there shows his (or whom ever decided it was a good idea) ability to visualize.

As mentioned in the introduction Poe has been serving his people a lot. Whether he realizes it or not here, he has done it again with the BARS session. Instead of choosing a verse from one of HIS albums or creativing a new verse that again would focus on HIM, the verse he chose serves as another way to lead people to Papa J. Ruiz's album HR-1955. Now when someone asks Poe or an OGT fan "Where is that verse from?", we can now lead that person to Papa J.'s album.

Von Poe VII will be releasing a visual tomorrow. Although he's been on social media talking about his visual for "Titan" we shouldn't expect that to be the visual we see.According to a recent tweet from Poe we will be seeing a visual for "Dante's Inferno / Loyalty" before "Titan".



Papa J. Ruiz

From his HR 1955 album, Papa J. Ruiz has released his visual for "Rap Records" produced by Ruman and "LA Resident" produced by Joogy Music. The director is none other than Chad A. Marshall. It begins with a quote to think about by Eminem and leads to Papa J. Ruiz performing "Rap Records" with confident posture. We also witness SHORTSTOP give his contribution with his performance of "LA Resident".

The way the visual is broken up is definitely different then the way videos are usually done when there are two tracks in one visual. With my first time around I'm not sure how I feel about the setup. I believe if Organized Threat continues to play around with that approach it can only get better.

While indulging himself at the waterpark, Papa J. Ruiz had a supporter approach him. Click here to read the short version of the story via a tweet from Papa J. Ruiz.

According to a recent tweet, Papa J. Ruiz will be commencing music for 2016 "real soon" and promises to deliver nothing but classics.

Organized Threat

Vida Killz has new music waiting to be released, she just needs some time to take care of other things. In the meantime you can read her most recent blog entitled "Living With Her" and learn more about "Self-Care Crisis" cards she created. Both are related to PTSD. Through her personal experiences and research she has developed a system to help you obtain a fully optimum day, daily. If you ever encounter a moment throughout your day when you just can't shake a feeling that may be preventing you from being happy, Vida Killz' "Self-Care Crisis" cards will aid you. This is indeed an action of a successful person.

Yarah Bravo performed on the Music Apartment one June 3rd and under their Youtube channel they have released four Yarah Bravo performances. The Music Apartment is based out in Switzerland and they are a showcase series that puts focus on an artist in an intimate setting. I have placed "I Found Love" below. You can view "Be Your Own", "Spare Change", and "Carousel" by clicking each of the track titles. Even if you have heard these tracks before I recommend watching all of the visuals due to the great job done by Music Apartment and the fun you will have watching Yarah Bravo perform.



"life's a bitch." and "myst" with Vague003 are two of the newest releases from OGT producer Rellim. Both are free to download. They each differ in sound so depending on what mood you're in you'll probably prefer one over the other. Right now I'm liking "myst" a lot. With a comment below let us know which one you like.





Vic Virtuoso links up with Ben Franco (Non-OGT Member) for their visual "DRUGS". It definitely feels different to see a current OGT member in a visual not shot by Chad A. Marshall but, Vic Virtuoso holds it down and is without a doubt the star of the track. From all the content released as an Organized Threat member so far, his verses on "DRUGS" is not the typical.




There You Have It

 There is your latest OGT Weekly and now it's time for me to jump off a cliff and before I hit the ground, metamorph into a cat and stop in my tracks because look, there's cotton candy.

Don't forget to share on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram and spread the word!
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Wednesday, May 27, 2015

In Threat We Trust

VON POE VII / POETIC DEATH:

If you aren't up on what's happening with this cat, you gotta follow his social media accounts. Same with any of the OGT members. Speaking of social media, he is now on Snapchat, so if you get down with that app, go add him at "vonpoevii" (as if you thought it'd be some other name). That being said, he wrote, recorded, and dropped a brand-spankin-new song, as of an hour ago! Produced by STiM and inspired by phone calls with Papa J. Ruiz, "Steady Coastin'" has him rapping about the hard work and ambition it takes to really chase your dreams, especially when being faced with hurdles and setbacks. He's steady coastin' through it all. Then, a few days ago, he dropped another new track, called "Titan". Over a head-nodding, jazzy boom bap cut produced by 3Point, Poe spits aggressive bars about what it means to be a giant, always making moves and staying true to his word. Stream and download "Titan" for free.





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He also talked about dropping a new video soon, so stay tuned for that. And, just in case you didn't know how DEEEEP his discography really is, peep this tweet:




PAPA J. RUIZ:

As you all may know, Papa J. Ruiz opened up for Casey Veggies on May 14th, in Denver, Colorado. I'm assuming it went well (because why wouldn't it have?), which probably had him on a positive high on his trip to California... for his radio run tour. I'm hoping you were plugged into all of those shows, or at least one or a few of them. Spread out between Los Angeles and San Francisco, he was on Breakbeats and Rhymes with Rebels To The Grain, he was on the Crappy Awesome podcast with Mr. Arash and C-Rey, he was on iHeartRadio with Row Dayanghirang, and then on BReal TV's Heavyweights Radio with Mike XXL and DJ Truly Odd (WATCH HERE). If the others aren't already uploaded, I'm sure those will be available at their respective websites to stream soon, so keep your eyes open.

He also got down on the 5th installment of the Organized Threat series BARS, which is posted at the bottom. Now, I'm going to embed several posts where Papa J. Ruiz shared some photos with insightful and reflective words from his trip, because no one can talk about it like he can. Photos and experiences with friends, family, and fans. Give them a look over.

TOUCH BASES: Reach out & holla at the kid 😎.S/o the whole I.E and much love to the homie & OGT fam sevenxempty for...

Posted by Papa J. Ruiz on Monday, May 18, 2015

SURPRISE SURPRISE: When Greatness appears in the room not 1 man can stop the Shine 󾭞.Most people have no time to visit...

Posted by Papa J. Ruiz on Monday, May 18, 2015

MOVE MOUNTAINS: 󾍛 iii Dont always look back on how much progress in life one can make.It's funny how the universe will...

Posted by Papa J. Ruiz on Tuesday, May 19, 2015

AMBITION & HUNGER: 󾍛 There is nothing like working your ass off for something you REALLY want & then receiving...

Posted by Papa J. Ruiz on Wednesday, May 20, 2015

IT WAS WRITTEN: 󾍛 Don't question things just let go & let things just happen don't try to be in control just let it...

Posted by Papa J. Ruiz on Wednesday, May 20, 2015

LET THE UNIVERSE FLOW: 󾍛 Hard work and manners will take you so far in life.Thank You so so much to WhoIsMikeXXL &...

Posted by Papa J. Ruiz on Wednesday, May 20, 2015

NEVER STOP: We work our ass's off on this Radio Run 󾍛 the patients and hard work plus belief is going to take us so so...

Posted by Papa J. Ruiz on Thursday, May 21, 2015

GENUINE PEOPLE: Yesterday was GREAT, Ended our RADIO TOUR RUN off STRONG! Once again thank you to Heavyweights...

Posted by Papa J. Ruiz on Thursday, May 21, 2015



SONNY SEV:

Sonny Sev dropped a couple new tracks this month, you guys. The first one is called "Snatch", and he spits grimy raps over the same beat on Mobb Deep's "Still Shinin". He also lets it be known that you can call him Mr. Seven, and he's making the effort to be recognized everywhere... and the music he's been putting out lately only solidifies that. Respect. The other song is called "7 Roses", and it was produced by STiM. It's a real relaxing beat, with melancholy whistling in the forefront over dusty drums and melodic keys. Taking a deep breath, Sonny Sev lets his reflective thoughts unravel through storytelling lyrics about his life's bumpy ride of struggles and pain. I love listening to this one, because the emotional depth in his words really grabs me. Listen to both of these gems now.




He also blessed the 6th installment of the Organized Threat BARS series, so make sure you check that video out at the bottom. And for comedic relief, I saw this retweeted on his Twitter, so I thought I'd share... hahaha.


YARAH BRAVO:

Yarah Bravo has a live stream on June 3rd, at 7PM. I don't know any other information, like where it will be held at, where you can listen to it, or what, so make sure you stay tuned to her Facebook page for more information. Yarah will also be performing at a Gavlyn and Oh Blimey show this June, check this little post for a little more details.

"EVERYONE SMILES IN THE SAME LANGUAGE"Show love and compassion to all the people around you and those u meet in your...

Posted by Yarah Bravo on Thursday, May 7, 2015



VIDA KILLZ:

Seeing as how I got put onto both Von Poe VII (aka Poetic Death) and Vida Killz through their DeathKillz collaborative work, back in 2011, I thought I'd share the "Chapter Six" song that Vida Killz recently uploaded to her Soundcloud; Especially since those projects no longer exist on Bandcamp. The song was released in 2011, and produced by Kwervo. It finds the two intertwining poetic raps with spoken word (as they're known to do when they work together), lacing expressive lyrics with dark subject matter on life. If you're a visual person, you can also watch the music video over here.



1 of ???: I want to offer you all more than an album, more than a music video, more than a performance. I want to...

Posted by Vida Killz on Wednesday, May 13, 2015

These guys are two of the most brilliant souls I've been blessed to cross paths with, and be in a crew with. They've got...

Posted by Vida Killz on Monday, May 18, 2015


SOULCAT E. PHIFE:

Soulcat shared a video from 2012 that I haven't seen, so I wanted to share it here... just in case any of you wanted to watch it, too! It's a 12-minute video where she shows her process of making a beat, primarily on her keyboard, from beginning to end. Check it out.


Posted by Soulcat E-Phife on Monday, May 4, 2015



KOOLZ ONE:

While his Facebook fan page isn't popping anymore, Koolz posts a lot to Instagram, Twitter, and he's on Snapchat (koolz1_iicc). That said, if you haven't downloaded his Writers Block EP, you should go do that already. I mean, there's 11 songs and it's completely free, so what's stopping you?! This is a prelude to his The Alpha album coming soon, and he's already dropping previews of songs from that via social media (peep that IG embed).





XICAN BROWN:

Xican Brown and Koolz One have joined forces to become Society of the Ill. Two weeks ago, they released the first song under their new name, and it's called "Partners In Crime". Shiiiiit, why wouldn't it be called that? These partners in (c)rhyme crush this neck-breaking banger, by slanging lyrical weapons of mass destruction that prove that they aren't playing around. They're the shadows that lurk in the night! Stream below and download for free.



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If you wanted to get an idea for what Xican Brown is working on lately, make sure you pay attention to his Instagram page. He has shared a couple of previews of some beats he's working on, for example this one and this one.




RUMAN:

Producer Ruman shared a new track a couple days ago, called "4EVERWAVY". It's only 1 1/2 minutes in length, but it's a nice, slow-burning beat, laced with a thick bassline, jittery hi-hats, and tip-toeing, hazy synths. Stream below, and look out for more from him (such as a collab with Rellim). Also, go check out his Soundcloud page, because he just celebrated 100,000 total plays.





RELLIM:

Much like the rest of the camp, Rellim has been a busy dude. On May 15th, he dropped a 4-track instrumental project, titled Somewhere Not Here. He has said that these are not beats for people to rap over, so don't treat them as such, because these are meant to be listened to as is. In fact, these songs are really easy to listen to... on some kick up your feet, relax your mind, and cool out type vibes. They ride predominantly on head-nodding boom bap drums, some signature Rellim hi-hats, and a lot of soulful, jazzy grooves. When you listen to a lot of Rellim's past work, and then listen to this EP, it's quite nice to hear such a range and versatility with him. Well done, dude. This project is available for the pay-what-you-want price; whether you download it for free or donate some dollars, that's entirely up to you. Aside from grabbing it on Bandcamp, you can also find it on Audiomack, GotInstrumentals, and Youtube. Give it a listen, though!


Aside from that, he also shared 3 brand new tracks. The first was "Slurred" with Kaido. The second was "Come Home", with Mad Bæ, which will be on a collaborative album between the two soon. The third is a remix of Alina Baraz's song "Show Me", and it finds Rellim upping the heat of this rather seductive song, and I loooove it. Stream and download all of them for free. You're gonna want them.




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ENDURE:

Producer Endure has dropped a couple of preview beats he's been working on, including this one. He was also seen hanging out with Papa J. Ruiz. Hopefully this guy will drop some new music soon, especially in a project of sorts where we can hear a bunch of stuff back-to-back... yeeeeah!




BARS: Lastly, here are the latest BARS videos from Papa J. Ruiz and Sonny Sev. Killin' it, as to be expected!

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GAW'DAAAAYUM, that was a long post, huh?
Sorry, but not sorry, to do that to you all.
With the weekend coming up, take some time to go through it
and soak up all that information.
Until next time...
XOXO, TIFFOLOGY
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