Album Review: Duane Scott - Sycamore and Riley
Clarksdale Mississippi native Duane Scott started out in a group called Neutral, but eventually struck out on his own.
He released his debut CD, New Luv, in 2004. Since then, he has been touring around the country, honing his skills as a performer. He recently released his sophomore CD Sycamore and Riley, named after the neighborhood where he grew up, on which he pays homage to his past and sings about his life experiences.
To read the entire review, please go to:
http://www.livefrommemphis.com/music/item/album-review-duane-scott-sycamore-and-riley
Comic Review-Jetta: Tales of the Toshigawa: Full Circle (Live From Memphis)
Jetta: Tales of the Toshigawa is a comic produced locally by Martheus Antone Wade, his wife Janet Stone Wade, and Kevin Williams.
The comics’ website, www.toshigawa.com, describes the comic in this way:
The graphic novel is about a young Japanese woman, Shiandrea Toshigawa (nicknamed Jetta) born into the Toshigawa ninja clan. She is trapped between her wish to live a normal life and her destiny to be the chosen one. She is the only one that can stop the invasion of the evil army of The Knave. The story delves into Japanese culture and ancient lore, while also taking place in the modern world.
To read the entire review, go to:
http://www.livefrommemphis.com/art/item/comic-review-jetta-tales-of-the-toshigawa-full-circle
60 Seconds with Fathom 9 (60seconds.memphis.com)
My good friend Ennis Newman aka Fathom 9 is a phenomenal rapper/producer. He recently talked to 60secondsmemphis.com. He also freestyled for them. Check it out here:
http://60secondsmemphis.com/episodes/item/132-fathom-9#jacommentid:29
Comic Review: Infinite Kung Fu (Geeks of Doom)
Infinite Kung Fu is a martial arts adventure with several twists. Set in an ancient time when souls are refusing to pass on and can jump from one dead person to the next, the students of the Eight Immortals have turned on the teachings of their masters and have begun practicing the Poison Kung Fu styles
The entire review can be read at:
http://www.geeksofdoom.com/2011/09/03/comic-review-infinite-kung-fu/
Knowledge Nick featuring Jason Da Hater-"License To Kill"
I had to repost this awesome video from Memphis emcee Nick "Knowlege Nick" Hicks. On this track, Nick is joined by Jason Da Hater. This is lyricism at its finest. Check it out here.
LottaLox covering "Motivation"
I had to post this video of my good friend Deneka aka LottaLox performing a cover of Kelly Rowland's "Motivation". Accompanying her on guitar is "The Stone". Check this out:
Motivation
Album Review: SavSola-Seance: Death of a Legend (Live From Memphis)
New York transplant SavSola is a veteran of the Memphis underground hip-hop scene. Having once went by the rap name Séance, this album finds SavSola spitting hard rhymes and parting ways with his previous alter ego.
To read the entire review, go to:
http://www.livefrommemphis.com/ageekandhisblog/9165-album-review-savsola-seance-death-of-a-legend
DVD Review: Captain Planet And The Planeteers, Season One (Geeks of Doom)
Captain Planet and the Planeteers
Season One
DVD
Starring Levar Burton, Whoopie Goldberg, Meg Ryan, Martin Sheen, Ed Asner, and Jeff Goldblum
Shout! Factory
Release Date: April 19, 2011
The eco-conscious ’90s are revisited in this collection of Season One of Captain Planet and the Planeteers. In this collection, viewers are introduced to the Planeteers, a group of teens chosen by Gaia, the Spirit of the Earth, to defend the Earth from environmental villains. The Planeteers are a multicultural bunch that includes Kwame from Africa, Wheeler from America, Linka from Eastern Europe, Gi from Asia, and Ma-Ti from Brazil.
To read the entire review, go to:
http://geeksofdoom.com/2011/06/25/dvd-review-captain-planet-and-the-planeteers-season-one/
Jason Da Hater-Random Chatter (Music Video)
My good buddy Jason "Da Hater" Harris has released a new video for his song "Random Chatter". Directed by Harris and Max Ptah, this is a no-frills, straightforward video showcasing one of the wittiest emcees in Memphis. "Random Chatter" is a track from Da Hater's latest album Enough Hate to Go Around, which will be available on bandcamp soon. Check out the video here
Single Review: Knowledge Nick featuring Nilaja and Kolaj-It’s All You (Live From Memphis)
Knowledge Nick has recently released the third single from his upcoming Transcribed Sentiment. On “It’s All You” he teams up with female emcee Nilaja for a powerful love song with a hip-hop influence.
To read the entire review, go to:
http://www.livefrommemphis.com/ageekandhisblog/9148-single-review-knowledge-nick-featuring-nilaja-and-kolaj-its-all-you
