Did color tweaking and some title animations with Buildestroy collaborator Miguel (BOUNCE) Perez for our boy Eli Jacobs-Fantauzzi. The group is VIP / Vizion in Progress from Ghana Africa and the sound is real dope. It’s a mix of African Highlife and Hip Hop. To me it’s real reminiscent of Dancehall but definitely has it’s own variations. Very melodic and the catchiest hooks, these kids are real tight. The video was shot in 3 parts between LA, NYC, and Ghana. We created 3 different looks for each section with the color palettes and title styles that fit each region. Eli is currently finishing the Documentary about this movement called “Home Grown - Hip Life in Ghana” check for it soon.

Virgin Islands has a strong roots and culture Reggae movement like none other. The artists are different from Jamaican artists, not to say in any way better, as all of my favorite singers come from JA, until now. My fam Child from Project Groundation has been consistently working with VI artists on his albums lately and they always come with some real talk and very intelligent analysis. Also the music and flow takes me back to the Reggae my parents listened to growing up but also very current and forward. Check for dem:

Midnite
Niyorah
Bambu Station
Pressure
Apostle
Abja

http://www.vireggae.com/culture.htm 

http://www.reggae.vi/ 

Any of the PGM mixtapes with VI artists are always real dope. Get them here

http://www.projectgroundation.com 

Bless Up!

The picture says it all. An Emmy for “Dick in a Box” on Saturday Night Live!
Yeah only a cat in our camp would pull that off. Word, respects big Asa and Lonely Island! http://www.asataccone.com
Check for ASA’s music samples on Buildestroy’s website soon to come with his partner Drew Campbell from Adeline Studios. Two of my favorite producers, together making big moves this coming year. Plus he’s in the studio with Dangermouse making top secret madness.

This section is all about what Tunes are playing played out in my truck as I sit in LA traffic. This week it’s been a big Dubstep week in the whip. Mostly because I’m still waiting to get the newest Project Groundation mixtape with Pressure which my driving staple. I’m doing the new PGM clothing line this week too. So big tings a gwan!