(Music Video) "Baby We On" [FTR Drama]

While the FTR collective as been readying FTR Pt. 2 Hosted By DJ Victoriouz FTR Drama has been hard as work on his next mixtape entitled Famous. "Baby We On", the first single off the project, finds Drama right at home over this smooth Stevie B production. The video was filmed in LA and Miami and features appearances from Chief Keef, Fat Trel and T. Mills. Be on the lookout for Famous dropping late Spring. Follow Drama on Twitter @FTRDRAMA.

(New Music) "Throwing Bandz" [Tolly ft. Ikey Bubz]

Tolly has been a fixture in the Pittsburgh Hip-Hop scene for many years now. Soon he will be releasing his latest mixtape Original Bandz hosted or "Twisted" by MostDope's own DJ Clockwork. For the first single off the project Tolly links up with Ikey Bubz for the hyped up banger "Throwing Bandz". Tolly and Ikey sound right at home over the Yung Mob Beatz produced banger. Follow Tolly on Twitter @TOLLYBANDZ and be on the lookout for more new singles and videos coming soon!

(Music Video) "Keys" [Palermo Stone ft. Ads Antalik & MNI]

Palermo Stone recruits label-mates Ads Antalik and MNI to provide some feel-good visuals for "Keys," a standout song from his latest release, R.A.R.E. [Deluxe]. Aus10 production finds the trio searching for the keys to their happiness before a standout closing verse from Ads Antalik. Palermo Stone's R.A.R.E. [Revitalizing Art; Reinventing Emotion] (Deluxe Edition) will be released March 24, 2013 for one dollar ($1) at http://palermostone.bandcamp.com.

(Music Video) "The Lesson" [Devin Miles]

Last week, Devin Miles made waves at SXSW by not only performing as a part of Doritos' Bold Stage line-up but he will also be featured in a PBS special coming this May. In lieu of all of his recent progress and a successful SXSW trip, Devin decides to releases a new video for his fans. Directed by NRP, rising Pittsburgh artist Devin Miles releases the video for This Is How I Live standout The Lesson. Fans of Mr. Miles can expect him to release information about upcoming show dates in April, as well as information about his upcoming project dropping this spring.

New Date and Location for MUMBO SAUCE: April 5th - 21st

Continuing in its tradition of coordinating gallery exhibitions with D.C.’s world-class museum shows, Contemporary Wing presents, “MUMBO SAUCE,” in conjunction with the Corcoran Gallery of Art’s Pump Me Up – D.C. Subculture of the 1980s, currently on display at the museum. MUMBO SAUCE is a survey of artists with deep roots in Washington, D.C., and explores how such factors as Go-Go, graffiti, punk, hardcore, graphic design and fine art have shaped and influenced the work of these artists. MUMBO SAUCE is curated jointly by Roger Gastman, curator of the Corcoran’s “Pump Me Up” show, and Lauren Gentile, founder of Contemporary Wing.
Mumbo Sauce is a red, sweet, and tangy sauce, akin to barbeque or plum sauce. Indigenous to Washington, D.C., the condiment is found in carry outs throughout D.C. and the surrounding metro area. Mumbo Sauce is endemic to Washington D.C.’s African American culture, and it is the flavor of home for many D.C. natives.
Just as Mumbo Sauce conveys a rich texture and flavor that is distinctively D.C. in the cultural arena of food, the art works in the MUMBO SAUCE exhibit reflect the living, breathing soul of the city. MUMBO SAUCE explores how living and working in the District has shaped the artistic evolution of the featured artists. Participating artists include BORF, Richard Colman, Cynthia Connolly, Tim Conlon, COOL "DISCO" DAN, Clark Fox, Globe Poster Archive, Mark Jenkins, Rosina Teri Memolo, Mingering Mike and Robin Rose.

To preview the works, please contact info@contemporarywing.com

MUMBO SAUCE is open April 5th - 21st
906 H Street NE, Washington, DC 20002
Opening Reception and Party, Friday April 5th
7 – 10pm Music by DJ Stereo Faith
Limited space so please RSVP to lindsay@contemporarywing.com

Show Runs Through April 21st
Hours: Tuesday - Sunday 11-6pm

Pump Me Up: D.C. Subculture of the 1980's, the first exhibition to explore the thriving underground of Washington, D.C. during the 1980's, giving visual form to the raucous energy of graffiti, Go-Go music, and a world-renowned punk and hardcore scene.
If you have not had a chance to visit the PUMP ME UP: D.C. Subculture of the 1980's, get there soon! The show closes April 7th. In the meantime, here a few upcoming PMU events!

DIY DC PANEL
March 28th
During the 1980s, Washington’s go-go and punk scenes adhered to different sets of cultural rules, yet both shared a staunchly DIY approach. This panel discussion, moderated by Alona Wartofsky, a former writer and editor for City Paper and The Washington Post, will explore the music and gang cultures of pre-gentrification D.C. Panelists include Trouble Funk’s “Big” Tony Fisher, Rare Essence’s Andre “Whiteboy” Johnson, longtime Washington music writer Mark Jenkins, former D.C. Police detective Donald “Goose” Gossage, and Gangster George, a former member of the Gangster Chronicles crew.
To purchase ticket, click here

FREE DAY AT THE MUSEUM
April 6th
You don't need to pay to get in!

Corcoran Gallery of Art
500 Seventeenth Street NW, Washington, DC 20003

"The Song Formerly Known As Timeless" [Beedie ft. Outasight]

We've come this far, so why stop now? Pittsburgh emcee Beedie is back again with another leak, this time teaming up with popular Yonkers, NY based singer/rapper Outasight, as they trade stories about growing up in their respective neighborhoods. Pittsburgh production team La Harrier handles the production while DJ Vex covers the scratches. Also keep an eye out for the visuals to the Statik Selektah produced "Home". Follow Beedie on twitter at www.twitter.com/Beedie412, and visit his website at www.BeedieLand.com.






LYRICS:


BEEDIE VERSE:

Ayo back up in the days though, when I was just a lil shorty, no J-O

Like we ain't have a care up in the world to name

Now the whole world wish we young forever and remain, never change

But we never stay the same on the same roads

And our interests and age grows as we innovate those, slow

We forced to be tossed in the kitchen

When life throws the fork at you don't be the chicken

I remember skippin class like I had the last… Laugh now cry later

Had a crazy past

Used to throw the finger at the bike cops passin (fuck em)

Fuck em, then we'd run around in Frick Park dashin

Officer Caplan used to know my first and my last name

Arrested me in school, that's a bad day

We used to chill up in The Smoke Shop, fuck with dude

Catch me wilin out now, ain't nothin new



BEEDIE OUTRO:

You can't turn it back when it's gone…

No groundhog flash in the morn…

And life moves fast when you young

When you look back are you gon pass where you goin?

I wanna be young forever though…

(Music Video) "Palm Tree 1994" [Mars Jackson]

Mars X Luke Shannon Films present another visual from Mars last project "Loft Music".  Download "Loft Music" below!

12 Reasons to Die Tour [Ghostface Killah]

Ghostface Killah and Adrian Younge have announced their collaborative album Twelve Reasons to Die, releasing on April 16th and executive produced by RZA. According to a press release, the album will be released via Soul Temple Records and is described as a mix of "classic 36 Chambers-era RZA with Portishead, and the Italian film music of Ennio Morricone." The first offering from the album, "The Rise of the Ghostface Killah," can be downloaded here and streamed below. Additionally, the LP will be released in various formats including a standard CD, a deluxe double-CD with instrumentals and a mini comic book. The label will also put out a digital deluxe version with instrumentals and a digital comic book, as well as multiple vinyl formats and a cassette. For the comic book, the imprint has teamed up with Black Mask Studios to produce a six-issue series and a collected graphic novel with "striking visuals and an intriguing dual-narrative structure with contributions from a host of stellar comic book artists."

Ghostface and Younge will embark on a tour with the latter's live band Venice Dawn that begins on March 14th at SXSW and will continue through June. The tour will hit Pittsburgh May 4th!

(Music Video) "M'Fer" [Chevy Woods ft. Wiz]

Taylor Gangs Chevy Woods drops a new video for "M'fer" ft Wiz. M'Fer is a single off Gangland and was Chevy's first video to hit MTV.

(Music Video) "Get The Drift" [Hard Tymez X Skeez X Cook Tha Monster]

GOV X BSM X BMV link up to give us "Get The Drift".

(New Music) "Who Are You" [B. White]

"Who Are You?" is the latest release from B. White's upcoming album "The Anomaly".  B really delivers some emotional and thought provoking bars over the Big Chubb and JBG banger but what else would you expect?  "The Anomaly" drops April 28th.

(Music Video) "Guilded Classes/ Ode To J. Dilla" [Palermo Stone X Ads Antalik]

Palermo Stone and Ads Antalik come together for visuals to "Guilded Classics / Ode to J. Dilla." Aus10 provides original production for the first song, followed by Palermo Stone & Ads Antalik flowing over a J. Dilla beat as tribute to the late producer legend. Palermo Stone's R.A.R.E. [Revitalizing Art; Reinventing Emotion] (Deluxe Edition) will be released March 24.