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The Regiment have teamed up with graphic designer RF3RD to create a new project which merges 2 of the 5 elements of Hip Hop: MCing and Graffiti. The new project, S.O.U.L. (Sound Of Us Living) , is one of the first to utilize the new platform — HiPNOTT Certified , an outlet of HiPNOTT which allows them to showcase specific brands represented or sponsored by the label. HiPNOTT Certified , over the coming months, will bond with and promote individuals/brands within the industry such as graphic artists, DJs, videographers, and clothing designers. It allows us to focus on other aspects of the industry and push the HiPNOTT brand even further.
Every Friday at the beginning of each month, The Regiment will release a track from S.O.U.L. along with original artwork from RF3RD . Here’s the fifth cut, “Final Bout” , produced by Sinitus Tempo. Look out for physical copies of the first 5 tracks along with their instrumentals to drop next month with posters of RF3RD’s artwork!
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UK producer Configa is back with a bang as he teams up with NYC emcee HaStyle for this dope EP to kick the year off! On this early offering from the duo I’m sure this EP will prove to be a stepping stone to further success in 2015.
Now neither Configa nor HaStyle are new to the game, Configa is 14 years deep in the industry with his head nodding signature boom bap sound and NYC’s HaStyle (Rhymes) being a former mic sparring partner with Apani B Fly MC & Lifelong, both Configa and HaS are a product of the Golden Era which is a vibe apparent throughout this EP. With their time spent grinding both have endured unscrupulous times and have been stung by the industry. With Configa himself currently going through a battle at the moment after having a beat jacked and openly jacked too might I add, and to everyone in the know and people I’ve spoken to its obviously been jacked!! Find out more here in Configa’s An Open Letter to Epic Records re: TeeFlii “Change Your World”
Also, Check out a recent radio interview Configa gave on the matter here
However, (Getting back on topic!!) since a chance meeting Between Configa and HaS a few years ago things clicked for the duo and for our musical pleasure a match was made in heaven! I was lucky enough to hear the opening joint of the EP near to a year ago, so you can appreciate I’ve been waiting a while for this release and man it doesn’t disappoint!
Configa lays down the dope soundscape of soul filled samples, head nodding, neck snapping beats as HaStyle laces the musical canvas with his lyricism. HaS is not an emcee to be slept on, he has a great delivery and flow accompanied by the ability to deliver gritty rhymes and unlike a lot of emcees he is able to tell a story with his narrative driven raps.
Straight from pressing play this EP bumps, with the opening track ‘CB4H’ with HaStyle stating “We’re attacking the mainstream from the underground” before going on a lyrical onslaught. Followed quickly by the heavy track ‘Ghetto USA’, featuring Rashan, which tells the gritty truths of growing up in the ghetto without glorifying it over Configa’s dope production and well chosen sample for the hook.
The EP moves swiftly on with HaStyle displaying his storytelling abilities over Configa’s smooth production for the joint ‘Love Lost’ another track that I really dig. There really is not a joint on this 9 track EP worth skipping. Whether it be the track ‘R.I.P’ paying homage to all the greats, or HaStyle calling out fellow Barbers from his other profession with the track ‘Razor Bumps’ which anyone who’s had a fade can relate to over a reggae inspired beat from Configa.
‘7MCs’ is another favourite and the conceptial track ‘Lost in Space’ reminds me a little of something Kool Keith may have come up with which is a huge compliment to HaStyle. Let’s be real here there just isn’t a weak joint on this EP!
What I love most about this project is the time and love that has obviously gone in to it. To many submissions we receive here at HHLAT, are various emcees working with numerous producers dropping material week after week, while I applaud their workrate, for me you can’t beat a producer/emcee collaboration where they work closely together to produce a piece of art, which is what we have with Configa and HaStyle Present The Calm Before Hastility.
As an example of the love put into the project, HaStyle (with yet more creativity on display) has been putting together a comic series depicting the adventures of the duo in the build up to the EP release, I’ve collected a few for you to view below.
This is just a taste of the comic series for earlier episodes search on FB or Twitter #ConfigHaS
SO, If it’s that real underground Hip Hop that sound you are after then Configa and HaStyle Present The Calm Before Hastility EP is just for you! Yeah YOU!!! The EP is now available for pre order and will be available to download from 5th January 2015!
Remember this is just the beginning, with a full LP already recorded and expected for release later in the year expect BIG things from Configa and HaStyle in the coming months. With the artwork from HaS and the quality of the music I hope this will come with some kind of physical release either CD or Limited Edition Vinyl run or even Retro Cassettes are proving popular again. Let’s hope so!
Anyway enough gas from me, don’t take my word for it on how dope it is, here is a taste of what to expect from the EP check out the promo mix here and don’t forget to Pre Order your copy of the EP below
Configa & HaStyle Present: “The Calm Before HaStility EP” (DJ RuKisS Promo Mix)
Stream and download on Bandcamp
https://confighas.bandcamp.com/
The Calm Before Hastility EP on iTunes
The Calm Before Hastility EP on Amazon
Configa & Hastyle – Asylum (Insane Remix) [VIDEO]
Configa & Hastyle – Razor Bumps Remix (feat Rashan) [VIDEO]
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Promo Video for the Welsh Beatbox Championships featuring Spray Art by Baz Hammond aka Squid.
The First Welsh Beatbox Championships are to be held January 17th at the Moon Club, Womanby Street, Cardiff as part of the venues month long ‘Free For All’ Festival.
If you would like to compete the deadline for submissions is 15th December.
Check our FB page for more details –
Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/WelshBeatbox…
Twitter – @BeatboxWales
Event – https://www.facebook.com/events/14768…
Shot and cut by Daley, Smith & Jones
Track featured courtesy of Beatbox Fozzy
The Welsh Beatbox Championships 2015 is being put on in association with –
The Moon Club – Cardiff Venue
http://www.themoonclub.net/
Mean Business Media – Events Organiser and Promotions Company
http://www.meanbusinessmedia.com/
Audix – Microphone Manufacturer
http://www.audixusa.com/index_13.shtml
SCV Distribution – Premium Audio Technology Distributor
http://www.scvdistribution.co.uk/
THTC – Online Clothing Store
http://thtc.co.uk/
Oner Signs – Design and Print Company
http://www.onersigns.co.uk/
Spillers Records – Music Retailer
http://www.spillersrecords.co.uk/
ProLine Skates – Skate Store
http://www.prolineskates.com/
Humanbeatbox.com – Beatbox Website & Online Community
https://www.humanbeatbox.com/forum/co…
Associated Minds – Record Label
http://www.associatedminds.com/
Mean Business Records – Independent Record Label
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Radio Cardiff – Local Radio Station
http://www.radiocardiff.org/
Legendary Graffiti Artist RISK delivers Limited Edition Hand Painted 12” Vinyl. His first pick for collaboration in what will become a new series of limited edition art pieces is with his Los Angeles cohorts Dilated Peoples. RISK has created 50 limited edition hand painted copies of the 12” vinyl version of “Directors of Photography”, which is the most recent release of Hip Hop trailblazers Dilated Peoples released on Rhymesayers Entertainment.
Each of the 50 records are a totally unique visual experience that features a hand painted design that was created by RISK. Each piece of vinyl will come framed with a certificate of authenticity and be signed and numbered by both RISK and the members of Dilated Peoples. The limited edition vinyl is available online at http://www.shopbenchmark.com/buckshot/catalog/product/view/id/22318/s/risk-sample-item-017/.
“Dilated Peoples was always special to me because I grew up with those guys. We didn’t hang out all the time but we were running around in the same scene. They are family,” said RISK. “Years later, we often crossed paths and I was always intrigued and happy to see my peers progressing and pushing further. It’s like that’s what we did, and it’s always inspiring to watch them push the boundaries!”
“Risk is one of the best ever as far as style and consistency and he is razor sharp with his technique. We all came up in the same L.A. Graffiti circles, and it has been a trip to see how we’ve all grown and continue to flourish,” said Rakaa from Dilated Peoples. “It is an honor to collaborate with him on these limited edition pieces. These are not prints — these are original works of art born in pure inspiration.”
The Regiment have teamed up with graphic designer RF3RD to create a new project which merges 2 of the 5 elements of Hip Hop: MCing and Graffiti. The new project, ‘S.O.U.L. (Sound Of Us Living)’ , is one of the first to utilize the new platform — HiPNOTT Certified , an outlet of HiPNOTT which allows them to showcase specific brands represented or sponsored by the label. HiPNOTT Certified, over the coming months, will bond with and promote individuals/brands within the industry such as graphic artists, DJs, videographers, and clothing designers. It allows us to focus on other aspects of the industry and push the HiPNOTT brand even further.
Every Friday at the beginning of each month, The Regiment will release a track from S.O.U.L. along with original artwork from RF3RD . Here’s the fourth cut, “Let’s Begin” , produced by Sinitus Tempo.
CONNECT WITH THE REGIMENT:
TWITTER HANDLES:
@TheRegiment
@SinitusTempo
@RF3RD
@HiPNOTT
The Regiment have teamed up with graphic designer RF3RD to create a new project which merges 2 of the 5 elements of Hip Hop: MCing and Graffiti. The new project, S.O.U.L. (Sound Of Us Living) , is one of the first to utilize HipNOTT Records new platform — HiPNOTT Certified , an outlet of HiPNOTT which allows them to showcase specific brands represented or sponsored by the label.
HiPNOTT Certified , over the coming months, will bond with and promote individuals/brands within the industry such as graphic artists, DJs, videographers, and clothing designers. It allows them to focus on other aspects of the industry and push the HiPNOTT brand even further. Check out RF3RD’s HiPNOTT Certified page and biography here
Every Friday at the beginning of each month, The Regiment will release a track from S.O.U.L. along with original artwork from RF3RD . Here’s the third cut, “Crimson Skies”, produced by Sinitus Tempo.
In addition, to let everyone know a little bit more about artist RF3RD , KevinNottingham.com has posted an artist spotlight interview on the graffiti artist. Go check that out : www.kevinnottingham.com/2014/11/07/ar…tlight-rf3rd/
CONNECT WITH THE REGIMENT
TWITTER:
@TheRegiment
@SinitusTempo
@RF3RD
@HiPNOTT
The Regiment have teamed up with graphic designer RF3RD to create a new project which merges 2 of the 5 elements of Hip Hop: MCing and Graffiti. Beginning yesterday and each Friday at the top of the month, The Regiment will release a track from S.O.U.L. along with original artwork from RF3RD. Here’s the first cut, “S.O.U.L.”, produced by Sinitus Tempo.
The new project, ‘S.O.U.L. (Sound Of Us Living)’, is one of the first to utilize HiPNOTT’s new platform — HiPNOTT Certified, an outlet of HiPNOTT which allows them to showcase specific brands represented or sponsored by the label. HiPNOTT Certified, over the coming months, will bond with and promote individuals/brands within the industry such as graphic artists, DJs, videographers, and clothing designers. It allows HiPNOTT to focus on other aspects of the industry and push the HiPNOTT brand even further. RF3RD is an extremely graphic designer and HiPNOTT are proud to label him HiPNOTT Certified!
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Watch the creation of the graffiti for the Tru Thoughts Anniversary box set.
The cover artwork for this anniversary box set was done on a wall next to the Tru Thoughts office in Brighton by Aroe. Aroe is a notorious Graffiti Artist who has done and continues to do many legal (and illegal) pieces around the world (from Brighton to Syria). He is a legend and his artwork regularly appears in places no one would expect, high and huge. He formed a crew called Heavy Artillery in the mid-2000’s and is also part of the respected and infamous MSK. Keep up to date with his quality artwork via his website and Instagram page: instagram.com/aroemsk.com
Tru Thoughts would like to thank Charlie Rallings at Brighton ThinkBig who has been working within the local community to open up wall spaces in Brighton as live canvases for street artists. Charlie helped secure permission for Tru Thoughts to use the wall for the cover artwork.
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Video edited by Ondra Loup
Song: Werkha – ‘Tempo Tempo’
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New single from Chester P!
‘Legends’ is dedicated to the graffiti writers…A brilliant description of the underground labyrinth of tunnels and eerie world that only graffiti writers experience. Brilliantly told by one of the most instantly recognisable voices in Hip Hop.
Following the sad passing of one of London’s all out Kings, ROBBO, all funds raised from this track will be used to help support those closest to him in such hard times.
Robbo 484 started writing in the late 70’s early 80’s, and started painting trains in 1984 going on to paint steel all over Europe as well as the New York Subway. His main cru’s WRH, PFB and WD carry wait across the world. He inspired an entire generation of London’s most prolific graffiti writers and will be sorely missed by all.
Rest In Peace King Robbo…..
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