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April 19, 2012

Lord Kash- (((Rebel Sound System))) Free Download

By Locash Magazine

      Lord Kash a.k.a Kash Flow became artistically self-aware through the Saint Louis underground scene.  Focusing his skills for a decade in the group Honors English, with STL game changer Tef Poe, was a perfect armor hardening training ground for both of them.  Both artists are currently on solo paths, but plan on working together again when the time is right.  The second solo joint from Lord Kash called Rebel Sound System is hittin the streets like an alien invasion.  This album is a ten track power move from a veteran emcee.  The impressive production from various high voltage sources reverberates through your body, while cerebral line after line fires synapses through your brain.  Kash’s clever, conscious flow and rebel rock flair are tuned to a classic rapper frequency that shines on this refreshing new project.  REBEL SOUND SYSTEM…..Engage. ~ Hensley

“Consider this a freebie, the next one’s gonna cost ya” – Lord Kash

Ω** REBEL SΩUND SYSTEM **Ω

DIVINE STYLINGS

Lord Kash  ft. Shomriya, Realistic

PRΩDUCTION

ARZA, DJ Reminise, Blade Gordon, Black Spade, JBJR,  Enferno Muzik, Tech Supreme

CΩMMUNICATIONS/MEDIA

 Kashflows@gmail.com   Locash314@gmail.com

BΩΩKING

Kashflows@gmail.com

(((DOWNLOAD REBEL SΩUND SYSTEM FOR FREE)))

http://lordkash.bandcamp.com/releases

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January 25, 2012

(((Prologue by Farfetched))) ~ The Future is Now

By Locash Magazine

03 Bloom of the Android ~ Loose Screws ~ Prologue

Farfetched is an independent music and art imprint based out of St.Louis, MO. We specialize in creating thought-provoking, honest, and innovative content for all

Featuring Sonic Engineers Sanguinite, Standing Sleep, Scripts and Screws, Midnight Giant, Blank Generation, Wino Willie, Micheal Franco, Scrub, EkleKtrip, Air Haze, Jai & Ebony, Crayon Stars, Whiteout , Kepra, Thelonious Kyrtonite, Symphonique, Port Side and Helen Marie.

Download the debut project PROLOGUE from the new label     ***FARFETCHED***

http://farfetched.bandcamp.com/album/prologue

http://wearefarfetched.net/

*Full length feature with Farfetched producer Loose Screws in Locash* *Magazine print Issue #3 coming soon……….. stay tuned ~ Sikboy*

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December 19, 2011

Reo Iammusic ~ STL young gunner

By Locash Magazine

 

Reo Iammusic ~ Pursuit of Happiness

Reo Iammusic dropped a ton of videos on us recently from his youtube channel realresistencetv.  There are definitely a few nicely polished gems in there.  Revenge of the Nerds and Pursuit of Happiness are standouts for me.  There is always something awesome when someone melodically sings “fuck you, fuck you, fuck you.”  Both tracks are from his ambitious upcoming project The Collage. 

About Reo Iammusic in his own words.  “My style is diverse, I have multiple styles to meet whatever your musical preference is.  Im a regular dude that came up rough and decided to take the high route rather than the down hill slope that most of my peers take.  I love music, Fly ass cars, fre$h ass clothes and evolution…my team (T.R.E x WinnerCircle) is putting on for SaintLouis in a huge way!”  

Right, speak on it homie.  A lot of people say that though, you gotta show and prove right? This is the video that really grabbed my attention.

Any Questions?  Check out his new new shit here ~ PEACE, Sikboy

http://www.youtube.com/user/therealresistancetv?feature=watch

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December 8, 2011

932 Crew on the rise ~ BLOODY BLVD. by Alleyes Manifest and Splitface

By Locash Magazine

Alleyes Manifest – Mission Statement

932 Crew is sicker than your average.   Always coming slicker and more precise than the myriad of groups battling  for music fans attention these days.  Made up mostly of DJs and producers the production value on their projects is locked in professionalism and loaded with style.  This multifaceted crew can often methodically spark your brain with an approach that you weren’t aware that you liked, but now you know.  Some of the current 932 soldiers are Splitface, Alleyes Manifest, DJ Self Help, Hearz Kra-Z, Jonathan Jinx, DJ Sonryze and the Solkon Familia among others.

  This uncommon crew had a very common and humble beginning I asked Co-founder Splitface how it started to which he replied ”932 was founded in 2002 when we hosted a weekly emcee battle in a basement in Belleville, IL. Eventually people were driving from St. Louis to come and hang out and let loose on the turntables and microphone every week. I think it worked because we accepted any and all, let them party and kept it free. That’s how all of the original members met including where I met Michael Bridgmon a.k.a. Alleyes Manifest.”

932 has since moved out of the basement, some of them out of the midwest and they have definitely moved into other artistic areas.   A strong visual presence has emerged, from live lighting presentation to video directing and graphic design.   They have also always maintained a strong graffiti art presence to keep the word literally on the streets.  When I asked Splitface “What’s up with today’s 932?”

 He replied “I was talking to a friend and frequent music collaborator from St.Louis, Jus Time last winter when the idea came up to make the crew into a record label.  It felt like the natural next step for 932. I brought the idea to Michael (Alleyes) and he was immediately onboard.   He became the label’s aesthetic administrator.   In 2011, Crew 932 began functioning as a small record label.  Since 932′s roots are in hip hop, electronic, punk, hardcore and so forth that helps keep us diverse and open-minded. The vision is to focus on releasing great music from a variety of genre’s while putting an emphasis on mirroring regional spirit and becoming a resource for fans and artists.”

The latest release from the Crew is the joint effort Bloody Blvd. From Alleyes Manifest and Splitface.   The duo flow through the 8 track EP like the ocean, with even melodic flows and also exciting violent crashes.  Moving through verses and breaks symbiotically, it’s quite obvious  these tracks and rhymes were constructed for each other and fit like a well-tailored suit.  Split’s sonic mastery resonates from a million directions as Alleyes explores both the raucous and righteous sides of a revolutionary mind as he raps and sings his way through this project.  When I asked Alleyes how he balances those sides of  his persona he said “I see what goes on around tv, people, and capture that emotion. I love God so that will always shine in” righteous indeed.  Alleyes also handled the slick contemporary graphic design for the hard copies that comes with a couple stickers inside (at least mine did).

Here’s the break down, Track 1 Mission Statement is just that, split brings it back to that old boom bap with a rebel rock flair and Alleyes rocks it with aggression and solid lyrics standing strong with the confidence of a Chuck D or Nato Caliph.  No.2 Lost and All Alone is a modern-day hip-hop blues song haunting piano lines and harmonica (I think) with Alleyes crooning about losing his soul he seems to channel Howling Wolf himself.  I envision this record crackling through a phonograph while Alleyes drinks whisky on a rickety bayou porch, debating with Beelzebub over his mortal soul.

No.3 Wicked and Witty is a bragadocious track about St. Louis.  Alleyes and special Guest Mathias of Indyground both come off, you know the steez on this one, can’t fuck with STL.  No.4  Reading Life Split is sounding like late era Gravedigga’s on this one, Alleyes keeps the art of story telling alive taking you through the strife of existence.  No. 5 Life on the Road this ones for the artists as well as the fans if you have ever been on any kind of tour, this ones for you.  The freedoms and the restrictions of road life are told from a first hand view, with verses from STL alumni J-Toth and Jus Time.  This should be on every touring crews road trip mixtape. 

No.6 is called Bloody Blvd and is also on the EP, not my  favorite one, judge for yourself.  No.0 7 Fly Away  is straight up beautiful, whether you’re a thug or not or a Thugernaut (yes I make up words) if you don’t think this is a cool track you should broaden your horizons.  No. 8 time for some classic Splitface shine this instrumental makes me want to cop a bag of shrooms and drive through the desert in a stolen Camaro Firebird, check out the promo video by Jonathan Jinx. 

Bloody Blvd: Chased By The Wind (promo) from 932 on Vimeo.

Cop this twice, limited edition hard copies and itunes version are available from the 932 site, check out the vast array of 932 ruckus while your there, peace out ~ Sikboy

http://crew932.com/thelatest/2011/11/1/new932-alleyes-manifest-bloody-blvd-n32-001-released-today.html

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October 28, 2011

Pancho Rucker ~ Kurt Cobain Music

By Locash Magazine

     

       I had never heard of Pancho Rucker untill I met him this summer, now every time I hear one of his tracks I say to myself “Damn! how did you miss this guy?”  Pancho is an intelligent smart ass, which is the most dangerous kind.  He likes to cuss, drink, and rap, and he is masterful at all three.  P Rucks is back this fall and about to drop, in my opinion, his most polished project to date the affectionately named Kurt Cobain Music.  I was privileged enough to get an advanced copy from Shogun Music Group.  The album left me with a feeling similar to when Courtney Love showed me and 10,000 other people her ripped pink panties (while in them) at Lollapalooza 95,  kinda shocked, a little scared, but definitely into it. 

      While a lot of artists in Hip-Hop spend too much time trying to act like they don’t have feelings.  Pancho was busy pouring his into his music with no holds barred and nothing is off the table.  Laughter, anger, love and pain (or lack thereof) are all put in a blender and set to liquify.  The highs or so high that you might need oxygen and lows are beautifully low, I’ve never had this much fun being depressed, this project is impeccably balanced.  If you’re not bipolar now, you could be after you get this album, but hey join the club, it’s fun to laugh and cry at the same time. 

      Lyricly Pancho laces fearless poetic flows with melodic tracks like they were made for each other, because they were.  Producing 10 of the tracks himself he doesn’t skimp on the bass kicks or the rock,  The Red Hot Chili Peppers and System of a Down are nicely sampled and have never quite bumped like this.  14kt and Ola Beatz also contribute musically as Pancho takes us through many of curses and rewards of life including society, relationships, government and religion.  The official release date of this project is Nov. 1st but you can preorder it and check out a couple of tracks on the link below.  This album makes me happy like I found my friends and their in my head, I give it 5 suicide notes written to imaginary childhood friends.  ~ Sikboy

http://panchorucker.bandcamp.com/album/kurt-cobain-music 

Album release party link

http://www.facebook.com/#!/event.php?eid=203888936348053

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September 29, 2011

The Frozen Food Section ~ Swingin Battle Axes

By Locash Magazine


Frozen Food Artist Underated Ft. Creep “Uhh Ohh”

Jonathan Toth From Hoth and Tucker Booth battled the heat this summer by spreading the frozen word from Saint Louis to L.A. and many spots along the way.  Created in 1999 their first official release Jonathan Toth from Hoth’s Brainwashing was released in 02.  Starting from the brain trust of Artist/Producer/Engineer J-Toth and Artist/PR director Tucker Booth, the Frozen Food umbrella now covers around 20 artist with styles galore.  Since its conception the FFS has released over 40 projects from various artist.  From Digital to CD’s and Vinyl, you can pick up nearly a decade of spirited indie Hip-Hop here http://www.thefrozenfoodsection.com/purchase.asp also many projects are available for free download at the crews various bandcamp sites I’ll list below.

This year brought 3 official ice-cold releases from the FFS as well as some mixtapes being circulated by Tucker.  Kamatoth Cocktails with Kama from the Earthworms the Men With Beards album produced by new Frozen producer Mike G and The Book Of Toth, the 4th solo release from J-Toth.  “I love pressing music, although it’s not always possible, some products are digital.  We make as much music as possible and then pick through what sounds good”  proclaims Toth.

The newer Frozen label mates Tax Free, Tenacious the Terrist and Underated all have new releases in the works all mastered at The Cooler the infamous FFS studio/HQ in the heart of the U-City Loop in Saint Louis.  As for the new talent Toth says “We’re into finding good talent that wants to excel at just being good, we try to consistently crank out good, original, precedent setting music.  We want to keep out name in people’s mouths and our music in their ears,  We’re the Frozen Food Section it only gets better!”  The FFS is definitely making moves including a shiny new website on the way.

On the West Coast front FFS West Director Tucker Booth has taken it back to his roots and that is playing Guitar in the streets and emcee battle mode at a fever pitch.  Winning the S.L.U.M.fest 2011 battle in STL this summer and last month’s Sounds of the Cave battle in L.A., Tucker’s on a winning streak with another L.A. battle scheduled in October.  Check out these rounds in L.A. Tucker Booth Vs. Profane from Hustle or Die.

       This battle spawned a mix tape session with Tucker and the Hustle or Die Crew featuring Profane,Gambit and C.A.  San Pedro, CA.  emcees with a strong following of their own.  “It took everything I had and then some to beat these guys, 9 rounds with Gambit 5 with Profane, I was sweating it all the way.  We had many extra rounds, it was often to close to call it”  Tuck Truth also appeared on the Sounds of the Cave internet radio show on the  www.killradio.org  network.   Also on that network is the Radio Sendiddy show which Tucker has Co-hosted several times with Dj and Radio personality Dj Bob-E. (see killradio.org in articles)

       As for playing guitar in the streets Mr. Fly Folk Rapper as he’s sometimes known says “It’s a round about way to break into the business, but it’s still bearing fruit.”  I have also heard many times from Tucker that it just something he loves doing.   Playing at Farmer’s Markets is how he met Dj Bob-E and it gives him an outlet to sell FFS CD’s and promote his shows and besides who doesn’t like tips for doing something you love?

All this recent activity has been documented by videographer Blu, who has been bombing You Tube like a B-52, with footage of all the battles, radio shows, and mix tape sessions.  A new Video blog by Tucker and Blu called Suffering Lessons had also recently hit the web.  The new Video series interviews of emcee’s from everywhere remembering their favorite battles along with exclusive footage and each one ends with an on the spot freestyle session with each guest.

“I’m super stoked about my new video blog Suffering Lessons and the whole idea of remembering rap battles (big or small) from throughout hip hop history. I know that I have played a microscopic but nonetheless entertaining role in the development of St. Louis’s talented battle rap scene and look forward to carrying the torch as most unfuckwitable emcee on into my proper middle age. Can you imagine a 40-year-old man still whipping 20 year olds at battling? Think Jay-Z except goofy and white and autistic…..WTF???   Tucker says about the new project.

         You can check it at http://www.youtube.com/user/MrBluwho. The FFS has been putting in some serious work and it’s polished like James Brown’s shoe’s.   Anybody like free music? Check out the Frozen Bandcamps here,  Much love ~ Sikboy

http://jonathantothfromhoth.bandcamp.com/

http://thefrozenfoodsection.bandcamp.com/

http://ex-files.bandcamp.com/

http://menwithbeards.bandcamp.com/

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July 28, 2011

Issue 2 ~ The Official S.L.U.M. Fest 2011 Rap-Up

By Locash Magazine

Corey Black ~ And you say Saint Louis

 

      And you say Saint Louis, yes indeed till the lights go out, we like to scream it actually.  When I was asked by longtime friend and festival organizer/Midwest Avenger John Harrington to come down to SLUMfest and do some interviews, I was ecstatic.  I quickly decided to make Issue 2 strictly dedicated to the festival.  Seeing that the mission of the SLUMfest organization and the Locash Movement is one in the same, and that is simply to blow up the Saint Louis scene, It’s a perfect fit and we are happy to be affiliated.

Without further delay we proudly present Issue 2 – The S.L.U.M.fest edition.  This is a 28 page homage to Saint Louis talent in all forms,  Complete with 3 exclusive interviews the first with festival organizer and promoter extraordinaire Robert “Roboo” Ford, the second with musical-social movement Red Zero and the third with The Force/Hawthorn Headhunters rock star Black Spade.  We also cover the entire event from start to finish and everyone involved is covered from the Musicians and the B-boys to the Artist’s and Organizers and the most important part of any festival the crowd.

 

When my partner and I (Scott Calhoun of Cyanide Studios) realized the scope of this years event we realized we were not going to be everywhere,  we were also inspired by the unity vibe of the festival and with the Locash Movement being a collective concept, we thought how cool it would be to take photo submissions from the crowd and everyone could have the chance to be part of the magazine as well.  We reached out to the deep talent poole of professional and amateur photographers in Saint Louis and the response was amazing and the finished product is even better.

 

In this one publication we’re reppin not only ourselves but the S.L.U.Mfest organization all the performers and artists as well as the photographers and journalists that were there and even just the people taking pictures of their friends.  Supporting this publication is like supporting yourself it’s all one love,  we just put in one place and gave it a name.   You can order yours here in print for 5 bucks or digital download, but I suggest getting one you can hold in your hand’s and if your were there, you very well could be in it!  if you were not there, you will feel like you were.   Follow this link.

http://www.magcloud.com/browse/issue/218772

  Thank you Saint Louis, and here are some links to a few people who helped make this possible.

http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Cyanide-Studios/105583982797850?sk=info

www.blockdvd.com

 http://www.genrebydenzel.blogspot.com/

http://traviscrosby.tumblr.com/

http://www.blogtalkradio.com/mvpradio10

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July 28, 2011

RED ZERO ~ Beats for Eats food drive show

By Locash Magazine

RED ZERO ~ DUCK AND RUN

Red Zero is throwing a concert to raise awareness about hunger and the availability of healthy food in St. Louis.  The goal is to raise money and provide food for Operation Food Search while providing quality entertainment from some of Saint Louis’s best artists. The show is on October 1, 2011 2-7pm in the parking lot on the northeast corner of the intersection of Delmar and Kingshighway. There is a suggested $5 donation or a non-perishable food item.  Also performing Savage Sun, Mathias, Plan B, Midwest Avengers, the 12-6 Movement and Tef Poe.   You can contact Zach Chasnoff at 314-780-3734 or zachchasnoff@gmail.com for more information.

“We shouldn’t see ourselves as city folk or county folk, we should see ourselves as Americans working towards making America good, that’s what it’s about.” ~ Adverb Superb ~Red Zero

“Hip-Hop is primarily an urban art form and we want to try to bring some awareness to our dependence on the rural landscape. We want to break that division down in particular. There’s been a wedge intentionally placed between rural folks and city folks and we want to do away with that.” ~ Andy ~ Red Zero

“Like Pharside said, we kick something that means something.” ~ Original Sin ~ Red Zero

As a band Red Zero are a damn good time, and their activism puts them on a different level.  Move with the Red Zero movement and let’s build, the official event link is below.  You can check the rest of this interview in Issue 2 of Locash Magazine – The SLUMfest edition available in the side bar, Holla if ya hear me. ~ Sikboy

{{{{Event Link }}}}

http://www.facebook.com/#!/event.php?eid=177806202290598

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July 24, 2011

SLUM Fest Interviews : Hears Kra-Z a.k.a. Optimus Grind

By Locash Magazine

Hears Kra-z ~ Red Pill

       HEEEEEEAAAARRRRSSSS   KRRAAAAAAAAZZZZEEEEEE!!  is one of the most colorful and talented people I know,  he can rap, he can sing, he can dance, ( O.k. I don’t know about the dancing) he can act………..like a wild card, with all the launch codes, but what he defiantly does have, is a rapid fire flow that he can smooth out at will to create a hook that will instantly embed itself into your membranes,  it always makes for good art when smart people are creative.  Kra-z is one of the most sought after collaborators in the Saint Louis area, and producers never hesitate to hook him up.  Even when he’s not performing he’s just a naturally entertaining person, get him on the mic and it’s ridiculous, Kra-z even.  Here’s part of our conversation at SLUM fest after a few beers.

Sikboy:  So how do you want to start this interview Kra-z?

Hears Kra-z:  Hey, hey, hey…..yeah!  hearz Kra-z we love him.

Sik:  Ahhhhaha yeah that guy’s awesome!  o.k o.k. what’s your next project and how can we get that.?

Kra-z:  The next project is called Freedumb, it’s gonna be available online there are a couple of tracks on my bandcamp site now, I’ll also do some physical copies and bang those motherfuckers out.  It was gonna be about 15 tracks but I’m gonna slim it down to the tightest ones 8-10 probably.  I’m also gonna have a site called damnrealstl.com coming soon so watch out for that.  Man, you got me lookin at the recorder thing like its alive, hhahhaaa.

Sik:  Alright man you hold it, Mr I is fuckin loud right now so talk loud while you describe your music.

Kra-z: (extra loud) Ahh man, I go with the beat really, and I try to find certain beats that go with a certain feeling, then I just follow it, whether it’s rap, funk, R&B any shit like that it’s whatever.  We’re doing a project with Screws from Scripts and Screws called Blank Generation, and that’s just an amalgam of all different types of shit all styles, were tryin to get a little Chili Peppers in there, it’s uh a melting pot of music it’s like a musical masturbation, your always gonna get off.

 I highly recommend you download Kra-z’s debut album “Carnival of sols” along with some other gems for free at

http://hearskra-z.bandcamp.com/

      My final 2 Slumfest interviews with Black Spade and Red Zero are in print in the Official S.L.U.M. fest 2011 Rap-up magazine presented by the Locash Collective, which available in the side bar .  A comprehensive reflection on the festival as told by myself (Sikboy) and featuring a managere of submitted photography by Saint Louis’s hottest professional and amateur photographers, we’re comin through the revolution is beautiful.  Holla ~ Sikboy

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July 13, 2011

Men With Beards ~ The Dark Side ep

By Locash Magazine

Men With Beards ~ Any Color You Like

 

      As our planet spins, the lunar trajectory shifts and a very specific domain is created on the Earth’s only natural satellite.  In this dark and hazy atmosphere of low gravity and high fidelity you can find the Men With Beards, and they cordially invite you to walk with them on a journey of sound and enlightenment called “The Dark Side Ep.”   This eclectic group of artist which includes nearly a dozen members, is the brain trust of MikeGDAMMIT of  “Waiting For The DJ” fame.  Mike orchestrates all the tracks which are mixed and mastered by Jonathan Toth from Hoth.  This duo keeps it bouncy and fly you through the stratosphere with no fear of falling. 

       The 8-track Ep follows the template of the classic “Dark Side of The Moon” album by Pink Floyd, layed gently into 808 kicks and seductive high-hat lines backed by pianos and angelic melody.   Lead vocals this time out are handled masterfully by S.L.U.M. fest 2011 battle Champion Tucker Booth who is accompanied by Chicago poet Harold Green, also making an appearance on “Gloomy Sunday” is the one and only Black Spade.  This ep takes you where you didn’t know you wanted to be, but your sure glad you got on that spaceship.   This project was very recently released on bandcamp under the ultra cool “name your own price” system, so cost wise it comes down to “are you a good tipper?”  The Dark Side Ep is a preamble to the full length Lp coming soon from the BLK MKT/Frozen Foods Section camp of which our bearded heroes pledge alligence.  Check out the first video “Memories Burned” from the full length LP.

Memories Burned (Hi Contrast Cut) from MikeGDammit! on Vimeo.

To download “The Dark Side Ep” grab your debit card and drop whatever makes you feel good at

 http://menwithbeards.bandcamp.com/album/the-dark-side-ep

 

 

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