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...to know that your work is appreciated.

"Thank you for the expert way in which you captured the spirit of the Celebrating Life concert last Thursday evening.  Your pictures fully communicate the excitement and drama of the evening.  We deeply appreciate your contribution to the event." - President and Founder of PPF Rev. Linda Tarry-Chard

Big K.R.I.T. Showcase @ SOB's

Def Jam's latest artist to sign on the dotted line stopped through SOB's last night to showcase his work as well as the work of some his friends and collaborators.  It was a star studded night filled with some truly dope rap music.  Up and comers Yonas and YC the Cynic kicked the night off and then Def Jam and Cinematic Music Group took over.  Smoke DZA, Curren$y and Big K.R.I.T., while all very different artists, displayed wonderful camaraderie as they each took a turn delivering their material.

The event brought together some of the most discerning fans of underground and mainstream music.  Just as it should always be under the umbrella of Hip-Hop.  The venue was filled with indie label artists like Mr. Mecca up to major label artists like G.O.O.D. Music's Consequence.

Enjoy these selected photos from the evening (more at my Flickr):

Consequence (l.) & Big K.R.I.T. (r.) stop for a photo after K.R.I.T tore the house down.

DJ Envy backstage

Curren$y checks for the real Jets fans.

Yonas giving the crowd energy.

YC the Cynic delivering 16 bars to HipHopWorld.com

Smoke DZA zoned out.

Kalae All Day (l.) gets a clap from YC the Cynic.

Surprise guest Mickey Factz rocks with Smoke DZA

Mile High Music presents Feva - Flight 115

There are a lot of hungry artists out there.  In this digital age, artists are figuring out how to promote their music and build fan bases without the help of major labels.  For rappers, it all starts with a "mixtape".  Mile High Music is claiming their slice of the pie with artist Feva's Flight 115.  I made my way out to club Hell's Kitchen last night to help him celebrate the release of the project.

After a day of giving the disc a genuine listen, I give it the seal of approval.  It's definitely worth your time to check this disc out.  Feva has some quality music.  Stand out tracks for me were "One Question", "Mid-Air" and "Mile High Club".  The whole disc is head nod material though.  You'll also be pleasantly surprised by featured artist Brook Penning.  Brook has a nice sultry sound similar to that of Keri Hilson.  Check the free download link below after pics from the party.

Feva (l.) and Polo (r.)

Mile High and Madison (lc.)

DJ Locorious (rc.)

DJ Alamo of Brand Nubian (l.) and Feva (r.)

Free Download: Feva - Flight 115

Dead Prez - Revolutionary But Gangsta Grillz

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Today, I finally got my car back from being serviced and then this music drops!  I can't wait to burn this to disc and crank it up in my car.  I'm definitely wearing Black History Month AF1s tomorrow.

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