R.I.P. Frank Diggy

Great Rapper killed in White Oak, MD. I didn't know him very well, but he was a great guy from what I knew. Story here.

Logo - Misunderstood (Cover)

HQM artist Logo doing his thing on the Misunderstood cover. A-Squad in the building!!!

Make sure you check out everything Logo on Logo's website.

Bonita feat. Mickey Factz - Outta this world.

I learned about this wonderful fresh singer through a close friend and fellow artist, Redhead whose song I had posted on the blog many a-months back! (Back of the Bus to be exact). Here Bonita shines on again with another great record featuring a much favored artist of mine Mickey Factz. Check out the song at the link below!

Bonita feat. Mickey Factz - Outta this world

A bit about Bonita

This “sweet” but “street” Brooklyn native is putting the heart and soul back into Hip-Hop; producing original songs that feature classic beats and thought- provoking lyrics. With a distinct sound, this seasoned artist is making a name for herself as the most versatile female Hip-Hop/soul artist that the industry has seen to date. She displays this on her first single, “Outta this World” featuring Mickey Factz, and will continue to prove she deserves a position in the music industry when she releases her first EP.

"Outta this World" Is a laid back smooth sound with melodic melodies that are sure to have you nodding and singing along. A love story with memories and guidelines that describe a love thats out of this world. The combination of Mickey Factz verse and lyrics combined with Bonita's vocals is a match made in the stars.

Never settle...strive for the best. What's in the past is in the past. If it's meant to be, it will be. In the meantime, go for number 1!

- note to self.

The Schemata out now Check it out it's HOT!!!!

Here are the links for the mixtape, 16 tracks.

1.) The Schemata (Intro)
2.) The Chase
3.) Back Of The Bus (Feat. Bonita Canady)
4.) First Day (Feat. DJ Heat & RaTheMC)
5.) Talk White (Feat. Malik-16)
6.) Super Red
7.) Gots To Go
8.) Aim To Please (Shoot To Kill)
9.) Je Ne Sais Quoi
10.) Can Only Blame Yourself (Feat. Laelo)
11.) Stephen Vs. Redhead
12.) Baggage
13.) The Clock
14.) Never Lie To Me
15.) The Crucible
16.) A Word Of Advice

http://redhead.bandcamp.com/album/the-schemata
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=7LE5GQIM
http://www.datpiff.com/Redhead-The-Schemata-mixtape.278107.html

Mobile Phone users: http://www.box.net/shared/ky7o1k6ub4xmm387a47o

Video trailers: Trailer #1 and Trailer #2

For more information, feel free to contact these social networking sites:

http://twitter.com/redheadpg
http://facebook.com/redheadpg
http://redheadpg.tumblr.com/
http://youtube.com/redheadmc
http://whoisredhead.blogspot.com

Redhead "The Schemata Project" - Pre-Release Party

My good friend and fellow artist, Redhead is having a release party for his highly anticipated and long awaited musical offering; "The Schemata Project". Make sure you stop by and check it out, it's free!!!!

Jermane Montana - Snazzy

Check out this Video by Jermane Montana called "SnazzY". It's catchy!!!!

Produced by 3D Beatz

Legato Pryce - Stranded

My Brother Pryce's brand new video!!!! Check it out

ThisIsChalant X KingKan x Airtime @ Red Lounge D.C.

New performance

Thank God I'm Married Episode 4

I love this guy's motivational speeches... HEED!!!

Von Da Don - I'm Von Da Don/We Ridin'

One of the artists I manage Von Da Don. This is his very first video, shot and edited by my favorite production company aKingFilms. Check it out and comment rate!! This is one of the dopest cats I know out of MD. Don't sleep.... 'Okaaaaaay'

King Kan Performing live in NYC - UC Lounge

Enjoy....more performances coming....more shirts off too :)

Logo -Symbolo del Suceso

My boy Logo with High Quality Music. Up and coming Spanish/English rapper. Check out his vid

You don't know what you've got till it's gone...

... until it's gone forever.

Quotable lines that have no need for a traceable origin. Just wanted to share, when the going gets tough in your situation, whatever it may be...remember that it could be worse and that there is always a calming period after any storm you go through. But never let go, or lose hope of what's important. Communication is the key to success of any relationship...without that foundation, there is little room for understanding and compromise no matter what. Be responsible and accountable for all your actions and never point the finger of blame.


Just some words of wisdom that I thought I'd share today :)

be blessed y'all!

UMA'S 2011 | JUMZ. | Crackdvdlatino |

Shout out to my friend and partner Jumz. Nominee for 2011 Underground Music Award Best Rapper. Big White Tee music coming soon.

Product of the Industry 1: The Warm Up hosted by DJ Epps

My brother and homie Product drops his mixtape today. I'm already listening to it and it's fuego....

A-SQUAAAAAAADD!!!!


Track list
1. G-Unit/Shadyville DJ Epps Intro
2. Clock Work
3. So Fresh Remix
4. Tupac Back Remix
5. Call Me Remix
6. Selfish feat. Jumz & Logo
7. Benjamin Franklin feat. Logo
8. Ella Se Pega feat. Jumz & Logo
9. Chicken Head feat. Logo
10. Spigga
11. Ghost Of Hip Hop
12. Is It
13. Vent

You don't know what you've got till it's gone...

Adele - Someone Like You - MTV VMA'S 2011 LIVE....

This is for everyone that has been in her same position...I've been there

nice dress eh?

(l.o.l)

Deus Ex: Human Revolution Review - Lawrence Sonntag

If you know me, you'll know I'm a game freak. I own a PS3 (Sony Playstation 3) and just recently purchased this game for lonely nights and days away from music and filming (which is next to NONE these days). So anyways I've only spent about an hour on this game but I love it, it's different. This review from a highly integral critic should help you with the game's history and content. Check it out and enjoy!

Racism Undertones...

The African American over here in this video went a little too far, so I ask you do you think the Caucasians actions were justifiable? You be the judge?

A Mafia "King Of My City" OFFICIAL VIDEO Dir/Edited By Masar

I always liked this dude's flow since the Dip Set days....

Kanye West, Jay-Z - Otis

This video is so EPIC to me... it speaks volumes. I notice one thing, this is the first video that I have seen Jay Z smiling a lot in, as well as being more active and dare I say playful. He definitely does not carry his-self as a 41 year old superstar slash entrepreneur that he is.

LIFE IS GRAND ain't it Jay.....?

I have a dream...

So my dear friend Ayana told me I hadn't posted in a while, well this particular entry should be interesting to read.

I have a dream, or rather had a dream, just last night (or was it this morning?). I think I can imagine a million things that it could mean. From what I remember, I was in my parents house, in the basement and I was asleep. There was quiet as I was asleep, then all of a sudden I hear the wind blowing loudly and get up to look out the back yard (I think) and I see trees swaying in the wind and rain coming down pretty hard. Then I go upstairs to the front door and I see beyond, maybe 1/4 of a mile away, a sort of land waterspout. It was headed straight for our house! So of course I warn everyone that's in the house and I go downstairs, I remember saying a quick prayer and then anticipating the onset of the waterspout. It hit us and I heard gushing sound. I saw the house moving but didn't really feel it.

This lasted about 15 seconds. I saw a rush of water in the back yard but there was no visible damage. I then went outside the front door to assess the damage. Other houses swayed a bit, but ours seemed to be intact. Then I saw off to the distance a rippling in the ground. It was an earthquake and the ground was separating, again towards us (or is it towards ME?) I look at it, beckon my family of what was forthcoming and I think it bypassed our house (and me) and went towards my right. At this point in time I was befuddled and I believe this is when I awoke.

Now on to the interpretation as I see it. I feel like this dream is as a result some sort of turmoil in my life where I am faced with a HUGE issue and/or obstacle. I think that the fact that I (or the house) was not damaged interprets that I am avoiding and overcoming the obstacles or issues. Now i've been doing a little research after my self diagnosis and it seems that I am kind of on the right path with my interpretation. What do you dream of? What do you think your dream means? Have you ever had a dream interpreted? Was it accurate? Let me know...don't be shy.

Jumz - Victim

Excellent video by the homie Jumz. You gotta love the storyline...

A-Squad - 3rd Degree Mix f/ Tokyo Crow, 3D Beatz, Gabbana J and Domo

Mix of Songs produced and engineered by 3D Beatz. This compilation was shot and edited by Paparazzi Pics.

ThisIsChalant - Walk On By

1st official video by my friend and artist ThisIsChalant. Dude is NICE that's why I signed him lol. Check out the video, like it, comment it and tell a friend to tell a friend!

O.L.A! (One Love Always!)

:) L.O.L

King Kan Performing Live @ NuyoRican in NYC

This was me a few weeks back in NYC performing at NUYORICAN courtesy of Jumz.com

ThisIsChalant Performs in NYC @ UC Lounge

Check out my artist ThisIsChalant performing live at UC Lounge

Mike Brown - "ON ONE" directed by King Kan

The homie Mike Brown from Riggs Park, DC drops another hot track on the instrumental "I'm on one"

This is a great for two reasons...the artist did his thing flowing on it, and I did my thing editing and directing it (along with 3D Beatz), if I do say so myself...and I do! lol Enjoy and let me know your honest...HONEST opinion.

Alicia Keys - Never Felt This Way/ Butterflyz

The interlude is for you.....enjoy. lol (but I'm not laughing)

Jumz Ft King Kan - Bad Man

I never posted this....check out new video by Jumz Bad Man feat. King Kan (that would be me)

Directed by Aaron Hernandez. This is off of Big White Tee music coming soon.

Very Suspect Performance....

Okay, real quick. I was watching MTV while waiting for my flight to Miami to be confirmed and I noticed towards the end Vinny from Naughty by Nature was getting a little TOO into his performance from 3:00 - 3:10 while acting out a lyric "...oh no I love you Treach..." to Treach. I'm just saying.

Yung Gizzle- Larry Bird

Yet another video I shot, directed and edited (this time with Final Cut Studio X). Not my best work but it's pretty dag-on good.

DC Cypher King Kan

Doing what I do best...

ALMIGHTY A-SQUAD PERFORMS - King Kan, Chalant, 3DBeatz

A previous performance...check it out....

Bambi In Malibu....literally

So I had an interesting night after celebrating the birthday of my friend Ro given by Aliya... (pics coming soon) but below is a story of what happened afterwards....

Before the animal festivities....

Deer Juice

Forget the deer missing an eye... my RIDE is missing an eye....

talk about a messed up grille...

If you look towards the left of the pic, you'll see some groomed hair follicles.

Mike Brown - "Bill Gates" Remix Official Video

Check out this video by Mike Brown from Riggs Park D.C. While you check out all the angles, and various lighting and shades that were artistically manipulated, and you check out all the color correcting and snap-to-beat editing that is a painstaking process and that is done manually, don't forget to pay attention to the artist and his lyrics...then revert back to the directors: King Kan with assistance from 3D Beatz (I'm so not shallow)

:)

Social Media Revolution

If you are a social buff like me, then you will appreciate this video and the information contained within. It discloses some very interesting statistics that lead me to believe that social media and technology are headed for even more phenomenal heights. Keep in mind this was done in 2009, so these numbers are certain to have increases exponentially.

WOW!

Adele - Rolling In The Deep

Ah, Adele....I've know of her for a while of course. But this song really reached out to my heart. I've been on both sides of the fence with this song. It is such a rigorous thing, love. Subject to many twists and turns and obstacles, the biggest and sometimes not apparent being friends, family and the finite quest for time...

Take heed y'all, before you are rolling in the deep. I'm still trying to wade through it!

;)

Kreayshawn - Gucci Gucci

I've been listening to this on repeat ALL morning. No lie... I like this, fresh flow nice concept and she's a cinematography buff as well!

The Power of Good (GOD)

Below this post is a write up that goes with the verse in the picture above. This was sent to me by a very dear friend and loved one. It is hard for me sometimes to understand who deserves my 'good' because there have been many times that even my friend that sent me this have been undeserving in the present, but I compensate now for actions that warranted my good, in the past.

Here resides my dilemma. Do you make up for previous mistakes now-in the present, by doing good to those affected, or do you leave mistakes in the past, and move on with current problems to take care of with newer and different individuals.

In hindsight, if it is broke, should you still not fix it, if it doesn't really matter anymore? Or fix it in addition to the other broken things, even if the old thing to fix is no longer pertinent? Sorry if I've confused you, but it is a confusing subject.

Here is the write up for the bible verse, input is always welcome...don't be shy:

Do not withhold good from those who deserve it, when it is in your power to act. (emphasis added)

— Proverbs 3:27 (NIV)

Thoughts on Today's Verse...

Rather than "looking out for" only "number 1," we are to look out for those deserving of good -- whether that be help, aide, praise, love, affection, attention -- and to act decisively to give them what they need and deserve. We are to be a people, as Paul tells us, who Jesus saved so we would be "eager to do good deeds" (Titus 2:14).

My Prayer...

Father, forgive me for my selfishness. I so often notice only my needs or what I think I deserve. There are so many good and deserving people you have placed in my life who have blessed me. Use your Spirit to open my eyes and my heart to see those around me whom I can bless, and give me the courage to act in ways that glorify you and are a blessing to others. In Jesus' name I pray. Amen.

Rick Astley - Never Gonna Give You Up

Love/Hate relationship with this....

I love who this is for, but I hate this song LOL

King Kan and the Almighty A-Squad Performing.

After a very successful performance and turnout at the March 24th show in Springfield, VA. Afton Live, made the smart move of asking us to come back and perform again. Great move Afton!

If you missed the last show then you DON'T want to miss this one. It was a packed house with a lot of great people and artists. I even did a few fancy dance moves that got the place rocking:




It's going to be held at the very nice and acoustic Jaxx Concert Hall, located not too far from the Springfield Mall in Springfield, Virginia. I always love doing out of town shows because it's an opportunity to expand my artistry and reach a newer and more diverse fan base. It also gives the A-Squad and I a chance to check out new scenes. All-in-all....we LOVE out of town shows....

Remember it's all ages, and it's at 9pm on Friday night, so no worries about bringing the kids and having to take them to school in the morning. If you need tickets, please get them here....I hear they are almost sold out (another lovely thing to hear).

Professional Confessional Chalant

Miss Martina Lee interviews Chalant.....

The Man Code....lol

I am proud to say that I have not violated none of these infractions...

Chalant feat. 3D Beatz - Here Ta Win

My artist Chalant's new song for take over Tuesdays...

The Hangover Part 2 Movie Trailer Official (HD)

SORRY!!! This is the OFFICIAL trailer...I kept the one below so you can still enjoy the less dramatic one....this movie is gonna ROCK!

The Hangover : Part 2 - Official Teaser [HD]

I'm soooooooooo going to see this on opening night! I think I need to go with the fellas on this one LOL!

3D approved....

It's never too late to get you one....

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Digital Photography 1 on 1: Episode 58: Autofocus Points: Adorama Photog...

This was great for me because I have the Nikon D7000... I never really used the auto focus feature...now I will :)

A-SQUAD Concert Series: Jaxx Concert Hall 3.24.2011 Preview

Just snippet from last week's show... tell me what you think!!!!

Fractured Prune...mmm yummy

King Kan - The New Bad (Performing at Crow's Party)

New Tokyo Crow mixtape out now and on sale for $4 check @ThisisTokyoCrow for details.

Neko Flügel

This is the band that my friend in Germany is a part of shout out to (Aimo) and Neko the band.... check out their song it's called Wings in English....I love it even though I cannot understand German. :)

DMV A-Squad Recording Artist King Kan w his Muve Music Phone

Endorsement with cricket....moving up in the world.

Even my camera goes FAST!!!!

So after years, and years and years of flirting with the art...I am finally going to embark on a new chapter in my life: Photography (and cinematography)....and I must say I have an innate knack for shooting pictures. My aperture is all the way turned up! LOL anyways...while I am not particularly balling (YET!) I am interested in purchasing the Ferrari edition Hasselblad H4D. Now if you know about camera's then you KNOW these bad boys run about $29,499 (and are somewhat worth it lol) so eventually I'd like to add it to my collection.....

We'll see.... but it sure is beautiful!

Confessions of a Disney Employee

I love this narrative LMAOOOOO

Wale - The Break Up Song (Full Version)

Say what you will about Wale...this song is great. I can relate...I can definitely relate.
I'm such a hopeless romantic at times.....

Chalant - "Shooting Star" - Promo Video for G5: Up in smoke mixtape

Please check out new Promo-Vid by my homie and artist

@thisisChalant

A-Squad's FlyGuy not to plug myself, but I directed it, with the assistance of the homie 3rd Degree. A-SQUAD is finally feeling like more than just a label...but a super family......

Life is Funny

So I learn that you have good people, then you have bad people then you have good/bad people... I just wanna deal with the good people from now on.... I'm tired of helping others, why doesn't anyone ever help me?