Philly has always been a dark horse in hip-hop. Freeway is going to change that, again. In association with Division One and Rock Smith, Karmaloop Music presents "Real Shit," the second single from Freeway's upcoming Freedom of Speech project. Featuring Young Chris, the video shows both rappers' loyalty to their hometown. Raw, hard-hitting, and instantly classic, "Real Shit" is an honest track that lives up to its namesake.
Video directed by Jimmy Giambrone and Jared Abreu. Produced by @certiFYDmusic
Launched in January of 2012, Pretty Dirtball Records is already making a name for itself with some of the fastest rising hip-hop musicians. The label emphasizes quality over quantity and boasts artists Darni D, Jamez Anthony, DJ Freak Nasty, along with its CEO, Vice-president and co-founder, Wizdom Mriminthere. The label promotes music for the love of the craft and offers an alternative to traditional labels.
“Me and my fellow artists were tired of waiting on major labels and all the politics behind major labels,” said Mriminthere. “They don’t really pay you anything and it came down to a choice between fame mixed with lies and losing ourselves, or we could maybe not be famous, but make some good music from the heart and rest easy at the end of the night with no games. We’re a label for the artist, not the business, and we actually care about our fans and how we influence their lives.”
Pretty Dirtball records was formed by Mriminthere, along with friends who are also artists in their own right. The label helps musicians follow and promote their passion with hip-hop without the politics and personality clashes inherent with big name record labels that often promise much but deliver little. Pretty Dirtball continually seeks beat makers, musicians, DJs and other newcomers to the hip-hop business with talent and promise.
The multi-media site features downloadable music, videos and information about the label’s artists. A comprehensive collection of the latest news about well-known artists, trends and projects in the hip-hop world keep visitors up to date on their favorite genre. Fans can easily discover the activities of big name stars such as Lil Kim, 50 Cent, Jay-Z and Snoop Dogg. For those seeking cell phone accessories, ringtones, music, games and clothing, Pretty Dirtball Records maintains on on-line mini mall. Visitors seeking employment in the entertainment industry can even sign up to receive free notifications about casting calls and open auditions for movies, TV, theatre and commercials.
Fans can follow the label on Facebook and Twitter. Visitors can also register to receive the company’s newsletter via RSS feed.
The launch of Pretty Dirtball Records provides new and rising artists with an alternative to traditional labels. The record company allows musicians to experiment and reach fans directly, free of the fetters placed on musicians by major record companies. Pretty Dirtball Records gives artists the freedom to pursue their passion for hip-hop, share their talent directly with fans, and expand their career on the path to fame and fortune.
Pretty Dirtball Records can be reached via email with the convenient form on the website. For more information, visit the website at http://www.prettydirtball.com.
Jason William Mizell (January 21, 1965 – October 30, 2002), aka Jam Master Jay, was an American musician and rapper. He was the DJ of the influential hip hop group Run-D.M.C. and helped define the sound of the band, the style of the black hats and Adidas shoes that came to be the band's trademark.During the 1980s, Run-D.M.C. became the biggest hip-hop group and are credited with breaking hip-hop into mainstream music.Mizell was born in Brooklyn, New York. At the age of 3 years he started playing trumpet and played bass, guitar, and drums in various bands prior to discovering turntables.He moved to Hollis, Queens in 1975 with his family where he soon discovered the turntables and started DJing at the age of 13. He caught on quickly because of his musical experience and after a year of DJing he felt that he was good enough to play in front of people. He first started playing at parks and later played at bars. He also began throwing small parties around the area. Once he got a pair of Technics 1200s he improved rapidly since he was able to practice at night with headphones on when he was supposed to be sleeping. Mizell became a DJ because he "just wanted to be a part of the band". Prior to joining Run-D.M.C. he played bass and drums in several garage bands.In 1982 he hooked up with Joseph "Run" Simmons and Darryl "D.M.C." McDaniels just after they graduated from high school and agreed to DJ for them because he wanted to be part of the band. On Run-D.M.C's album Raising Hell, Mizell played keyboards, bass, and live drums in addition to his turntable work. Mizell remained in his childhood neighborhood in Hollis, Queens his entire life. In 1989, Mizell established the label Jam Master Jay Records, which scored a success in 1993 with the band Onyx. He also connected Chuck D with Def Jam co-founder Rick Rubin.[citation needed] After achieving relative prominence, Mizell was known to use the alias Jay Gambulos so as to avoid unwanted public attention.[citation needed] He is also related to the Mizell Brothers, a popular production team for Gary Bartz, Johnny "Hammond" Smith, and others.[citation needed] In 2002, Mizell founded the 'Scratch DJ Academy' in Manhattan to "provide unparalleled education and access to the art form of the DJ and producer." On consecutive Christmas holidays, Mizell survived a car accident and a gunshot wound to the leg.
Jam Master Jays Murder I dont know who better to have speak on it then the ones that was there heres a trailor from the movie-"2 Turntables And A Microphone: The Life And Death Of Jam Master Jay.yall need to cop up on that one and learn some roots of this hip hop thing we in. Check this out yall!!! FunkFlex Show Paying Homage To The legacy Of Jam Master Jay.
