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    Tag:  hip-hop

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    Asheville hip-hop pioneer MC Huggs remembered for his talents and generosity

    Posted on June 26, 2020June 26, 2020 by Xpress Contributor

    Fellow local hip-hop artist Michael “Foul Mouth Jerk” Capra pays tribute to his late friend, who laid the foundation for Asheville’s rap scene.

    7.2 K views2ArtsMusic

    Album review: ‘Hottest in the City, Vol. 1’ by DJ Audio

    Posted on September 27, 2019September 25, 2019 by Bill Kopp

    Accordion isn’t an instrument one would expect to find on a hip-hop mixtape. And in all likelihood, it’s a sampled version of the squeezebox. But whatever its source, that musical texture adds a left-field quality to what’s essentially a rapid-fire AutoTuned rap piece with more conventional singing on the chorus.

    2.5 K views+ArtsMusic

    Philo’s ‘Freestyle Fridays’ series passes the one-year mark

    Posted on August 22, 2019August 15, 2019 by Alli Marshall

    The minute-long videos, which post on Instagram and YouTube weekly, now number in the 60s. But even though the one-year mark is well past, Reitzel promises to continue the project for the foreseeable future.

    3.7 K views+ArtsMusicVideo

    G Yamazawa makes his Asheville music debut at The Mothlight

    Posted on June 3, 2019June 4, 2019 by Edwin Arnaudin

    The Japanese-American MC and Durham native has found his niche in Los Angeles.

    2.3 K views+ArtsMusic

    Album review: ‘’Baggage’ by Sk, the Novelist

    Posted on February 21, 2019February 20, 2019 by Bill Kopp

    While ‘Baggage’ has relatively little connection to classic hard bop jazz of the previous century, its cover design shows that Sk has a sense of history and an interest in finding his own place within it.

    3.3 K views1ArtsMusic

    Video premiere: “Alabaster” by Spaceman Jones and The Mothership­s

    Posted on April 13, 2018April 10, 2018 by Alli Marshall

    “We wanted a video that bubbles darkly and tells the story of someone who is striving for a different life. A better life,” says Cliff B. Worsham of Spaceman Jones and The Motherships.

    3.7 K views+MultimediaMusicVideo

    Spaceman Jones & The Mothership­s launch a second EP

    Posted on February 27, 2018February 22, 2018 by Daniel Walton

    The duo’s approach to live performance is adapting to this less-is-more philosophy. “We’ve learned that features don’t really work — it’s enough with just [Davaion Bristol] and me,” Cliff Worsham says.

    2.9 K views+ArtsMusic

    Letter: Where can teens go for hip-hop in Asheville?

    Posted on February 16, 2018February 16, 2018 by Letters

    “Let’s name it. Discrimination based on race, based on social class, based on capitalism. That’s what’s going on with hip-hop in this ‘socially progressive’ town.”

    3.6 K views8LettersOpinion

    Video release: “Nobody Knows (But You)” by Po’Folk

    Posted on January 10, 2018January 9, 2018 by Alli Marshall

    In his latest project, Asheville-based rapper Larry “Po’Folk” Williams blends hip-hop and gospel to talk about the belief in himself and a higher power that helped him through his hardest times.

    3.7 K views+MultimediaMusicVideo

    Asheville rappers Po’folk and Spaceman Jones battle at Sol Bar

    Posted on November 13, 2017November 9, 2017 by Edwin Arnaudin

    Larry “Po’folk” Williams discusses his musical journey and the significance of going head-to-head with an MC he greatly respects.

    5.5 K views1ArtsMusic

    Single release: “Mommy Love to Dance” by FTO

    Posted on August 11, 2017August 11, 2017 by Alli Marshall

    It’s been a busy summer for Boone-based hip-hop collective Free the Optimus. The group recently released two tracks, back-to-back.

    4.9 K views+AudioMultimediaMusic

    VIDEO RELEASE: “Realize (Real Lies)” by Mook

    Posted on March 24, 2017March 22, 2017 by Alli Marshall

    In rapid-fire verses, Mook attacks fair-weather friendships and inauthenticity in all of its forms.

    2.5 K views+MultimediaMusicVideo

    Black Violin brings a musical hybrid to the Diana Wortham Theatre

    Posted on March 22, 2017March 17, 2017 by Bill Kopp

    “Our goal for our kids’ show is the same as the adult shows,” Kev Marcus says. “It’s to entertain, educate and inspire, simultaneously. You’re teaching them something, but they don’t even know that they’re learning.”

    3.2 K views+ArtsMusic

    LOCAL VIDEO RELEASE: “Doin the Most” by The Gift

    Posted on January 6, 2017January 5, 2017 by Alli Marshall

    R&B artist Ty Young, aka The Gift, recently dropped a video for his song “Doin the Most.” Featuring KJ Carter, is was shot on Wall Street in downtown Asheville.

    3.4 K views+MultimediaMusicVideo

    Spaceman Jones and Chachillie release a collaborat­ive EP

    Posted on January 5, 2017January 5, 2017 by Alli Marshall

    The soul-searching and beat-savvy four-song collection came out of four- or five-day writing and recording session. Spaceman Jones and Chachillie perform a show at The Odditorium on Saturday, Jan. 21.

    4.0 K views+ArtsMusic

    MUSIC VIDEO: Natural Born Leaders

    Posted on December 28, 2016December 27, 2016 by Alli Marshall

    The band recently released two videos that showcase energy and funk, and a creative mashing of styles into something that feels fresh.

    4.0 K views+MultimediaMusicVideo

    Acoustic Asheville: Story Daniels

    Posted on December 10, 2016December 7, 2016 by Jesse Hamm

    The band got together in downtown Swannanoa on a smoky day to give an exclusive three-song performance for Xpress.

    3.1 K views+MultimediaMusicVideo

    Smart bets: 11:11 Awaken Asheville

    Posted on November 7, 2016October 28, 2016 by Emily Glaser

    Bryan Divisions will host the event alongside hip-hop performers The MadScientist, Siyah, Edmond Ivory and MNMK and electronic musicians Guilty Pleasure and WiZo at Timo’s House on Friday, Nov. 11

    2.7 K views+ArtsMusic

    Sound track: Twenty Sixteens by C. Shreve

    Posted on July 16, 2016July 15, 2016 by Alli Marshall

    Local hip-hop artist C. Shreve the Professor is prolific. He’s constantly turning out new work as well as performing onstage and contributing to efforts like Cypher Univercity. His latest release, Twenty Sixteens is almost a double album, weighing in at 18 tracks.

    3.5 K views+ArtsMusic

    Unapologet­ically Southern

    Posted on December 6, 2015December 3, 2015 by Kyle Petersen

    For all of the obvious sonic reverence and Southern hip-hop lineage, Big K.R.I.T. is first and foremost one ferocious rapper. The Meridian, Miss.-based MC performs at The Orange Peel Wednesday, Dec. 9.

    2.8 K views+ArtsMusic

    DJ Rekha spins bhangra, hip-hop and leads master class at UNCA

    Posted on November 9, 2015November 9, 2015 by Edwin Arnaudin

    DJ Rekha makes her Western North Carolina debut with a performance Thursday, Nov. 12, in UNC Asheville’s Justice Gym — complete with a dance instructor to demonstrate some moves — and a master class Friday at Lipinsky Auditorium.

    3.8 K views+ArtsMusic
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