http://fsunews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20100304/FSVIEW01/100303020
Don't believe the hype come find out for yourself at the next Hollis Ave March 16 @ the Engine Room!
Thursday, March 4, 2010
Hollis ave in the news AGAIN!
Check out the the FSU VIEW article on Hollis AVE written by the homie Ariel Bedford
http://fsunews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20100304/FSVIEW01/100303020
Don't believe the hype come find out for yourself at the next Hollis Ave March 16 @ the Engine Room!
http://fsunews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20100304/FSVIEW01/100303020
Don't believe the hype come find out for yourself at the next Hollis Ave March 16 @ the Engine Room!
Wednesday, March 3, 2010
Perseverance
Negatives come to light faster than positives since our society loves to feed the bad and hide the good!
Hollis Ave has broken mold of how to look at Hip Hop, to resurrect the truth in the art....sooo.... were going to break the mold in spreading news also... POSITIVE news... here's a news article that made the front page of the local news paper...
http://www.tallahassee.com/article/20100303/FSU05/3030333/Walking-on-with-a-purpose-FSU-s-A.J.-Yawn-is-member-of-National-Guard-ROTC
If this man's story doesn't put lenses back on the bigger picture of life then...maybe you should go to church and tell the priest you suck.
Hollis Ave has broken mold of how to look at Hip Hop, to resurrect the truth in the art....sooo.... were going to break the mold in spreading news also... POSITIVE news... here's a news article that made the front page of the local news paper...
http://www.tallahassee.com/article/20100303/FSU05/3030333/Walking-on-with-a-purpose-FSU-s-A.J.-Yawn-is-member-of-National-Guard-ROTC
If this man's story doesn't put lenses back on the bigger picture of life then...maybe you should go to church and tell the priest you suck.
Tuesday, March 2, 2010
Wednesday, February 24, 2010
Will Smith's words of inspiration
Will Smith the well accomplished rapper, actor, director and philanthropist drops knowledge as to where men/women can take themselves if they focus on their goals and dreams.
Monday, February 22, 2010
Hope For Hopes sake!
with all the negative things that surround our society two young minds come up with a site...a site that allows us to find truth in this world in between the lies, corruptions and wars. the site...
www.givesmehope.com
Check it out!!!
www.givesmehope.com
Check it out!!!
Sunday, February 21, 2010
Saturday, February 20, 2010
Monday, February 15, 2010
HOLLIS AVE. in the Famuan
Check Out The Article Here by Marjua Estevez
"The Tallahassee student community is on the music scene. Students across the campuses of Florida A&M and Florida State are rekindling the origins of hip-hop to people in the area.
The humble beginnings of the musical genre known as hip-hop, are rooted in the Bronx, N.Y. Kool Dj Herc, hailing from Kingston, Jamaica, introduced it more than 25 years ago.
He brought the original base of the term and the sound of what hip-hop is today.
From hip-hop’s inception, it has undergone astounding evolutions. The musical culture, break-dancing, rap, graffiti, and the disc jockey, has evolved to a place where money dictates radio play.
Unhappy with the current state of hip-hop, a team of collegiate students created “Hollis Ave”, a local event that features local hip-hop artists, DJs and MCs.
“Hollis Ave is the street Run DMC grew up on but today, it is a place where people can come to experience hip-hop culture and be free from the common night in Tallahassee,” said Rufat Agayey, a upcoming hip-hop artist.
The 22-year-old senior at Florida State University of Azerbaijan and Armenian decent has been rapping since he was 13 and performing since he was 14 years old.
“Hip-hop can still be used to start a revolution here and now. I hope to generate hip-hop’s culture throughout the city of Tallahassee,” Agayey said.
Rufat’s inspiration is drawn from legends like Mos Def, Lupe Fiasco, Malcolm X, Thelonious Monk, Scott Walker and Jim Henson. All have inspired him to think far left.
“After The Smoke” is another rising hip-hop group.
These two men were raised in Fort Lauderdale and have a vivacious spectrum in their love for good music. Determined to deliver the “rebirth” of hip-hop to Tallahassee, “After The Smoke” said “hip-hop is where it all began, and it’s where we need to go back to.”
“Hollis Ave is an authentic hip-hop lounge where we provide a home for people who love good music. Hollis Ave features live performances, break-dancing, dj-ing, mc-ing and graffitti,” said Steven Pargett, a third-year public relations student from Los Angeles.
Pargett is the part owner of “TLH Tonight”, which is one of the promotional companies that hosts Hollis Ave at the Engine Room.
“Hopefully we can spark a chain in the community to embrace the musical culture as a single unit. And “Hollis Ave” will eventually become a venue for break through artists,” remarks Daniel Cardenas, also a senior at Florida State, who is head promoter and co-owner of “The Makers,”one of three promotional companies for Hollis Ave.
Common said he used to love her, but it is clear we still do.
He agrees that Hip-hop has influenced every generation, each in its own right.
To find out more information about “Hollis Ave,” visit www.engineroomsounds.com."
The Famuan does what they can when it comes to stories, but I LOVE the recognition. All of my good quotes were discarded by the editor; lol. I'm very excited about Hollis Ave. and the next one is going to be on MARCH 1st!
"The Tallahassee student community is on the music scene. Students across the campuses of Florida A&M and Florida State are rekindling the origins of hip-hop to people in the area.
The humble beginnings of the musical genre known as hip-hop, are rooted in the Bronx, N.Y. Kool Dj Herc, hailing from Kingston, Jamaica, introduced it more than 25 years ago.
He brought the original base of the term and the sound of what hip-hop is today.
From hip-hop’s inception, it has undergone astounding evolutions. The musical culture, break-dancing, rap, graffiti, and the disc jockey, has evolved to a place where money dictates radio play.
Unhappy with the current state of hip-hop, a team of collegiate students created “Hollis Ave”, a local event that features local hip-hop artists, DJs and MCs.
“Hollis Ave is the street Run DMC grew up on but today, it is a place where people can come to experience hip-hop culture and be free from the common night in Tallahassee,” said Rufat Agayey, a upcoming hip-hop artist.
The 22-year-old senior at Florida State University of Azerbaijan and Armenian decent has been rapping since he was 13 and performing since he was 14 years old.
“Hip-hop can still be used to start a revolution here and now. I hope to generate hip-hop’s culture throughout the city of Tallahassee,” Agayey said.
Rufat’s inspiration is drawn from legends like Mos Def, Lupe Fiasco, Malcolm X, Thelonious Monk, Scott Walker and Jim Henson. All have inspired him to think far left.
“After The Smoke” is another rising hip-hop group.
These two men were raised in Fort Lauderdale and have a vivacious spectrum in their love for good music. Determined to deliver the “rebirth” of hip-hop to Tallahassee, “After The Smoke” said “hip-hop is where it all began, and it’s where we need to go back to.”
“Hollis Ave is an authentic hip-hop lounge where we provide a home for people who love good music. Hollis Ave features live performances, break-dancing, dj-ing, mc-ing and graffitti,” said Steven Pargett, a third-year public relations student from Los Angeles.
Pargett is the part owner of “TLH Tonight”, which is one of the promotional companies that hosts Hollis Ave at the Engine Room.
“Hopefully we can spark a chain in the community to embrace the musical culture as a single unit. And “Hollis Ave” will eventually become a venue for break through artists,” remarks Daniel Cardenas, also a senior at Florida State, who is head promoter and co-owner of “The Makers,”one of three promotional companies for Hollis Ave.
Common said he used to love her, but it is clear we still do.
He agrees that Hip-hop has influenced every generation, each in its own right.
To find out more information about “Hollis Ave,” visit www.engineroomsounds.com."
The Famuan does what they can when it comes to stories, but I LOVE the recognition. All of my good quotes were discarded by the editor; lol. I'm very excited about Hollis Ave. and the next one is going to be on MARCH 1st!
Sunday, February 14, 2010
Saturday, February 13, 2010
Thursday, February 11, 2010
Monday, February 8, 2010
Thursday, February 4, 2010
Talib Kweli breaking in the new school
Talib one of Hip Hop's lyrical assassins took the task of breaking in two of the games rising stars J. Cole and Jay Electronica while calling in long time friend and fellow legend Mos Def to add a strong balance the Hi- Tek produced beat. When new school meets old school magic is sure to be the final equation.
Monday, February 1, 2010
Friday, January 29, 2010
1/29 Music Drop - Tallatainment.com X Hollis Ave
On This date in 1850 Henry Clay introduced a comprise of slavery to the U.S. Senate. On this date in 2010, there was a music drop full of great music from TLHTonight.com Tallatainment.com and Hollis Ave. Burn this directly to a CD and throw in your car.
Tracklisting:
1. Snoop Dogg- 2 Minute Warning
2. Bun B- Big Dick Cheney Freestyle
3. GhostWridah- Celebrate Lyfe
4. Nine 30- Eventually
5. Curt@in$- Exodus
6. Lupe Fiasco- I'm Beaming
7. Joe Budden- Money's On Me
8. Drake- New Shit (Feat. Phonte, Von Pea)
9. J. Cole- Playground
10. Fly Union- Poed Up (Feat. Big Sean)
11. Pete Rock- Rappers Jail (Feat. E-Villz)
12. Royce da 5'9"- Something To Ride To (Feat. Phonte)
13. Consequence- Whatever You Want (G.O.O.D. Music Remix) (Feat. Kid Cudi, Common, Kanye West, John Legend, Big Sean)
14. Statik Selectah- So Close So Far (Feat. Colin Munroe, Wale, Bun B)
15. Pacific Division- PAC DIV
16. Kendrick Lamar- Wanna Be Heard
17. Jay Electronica- Cool Relax (Feat. Naledge)
18. HipHopSince1989- Weekend
Download: 1/29 Music Drop
Look out for these music drops; they WILL happen
Thursday, January 28, 2010
Wednesday, January 27, 2010
Enough Said
RJD2...producer, singer, musician, DJ, legend.
Ramble John "RJ" Krohn is one of my favorites. This dude understands sampling and creating a soulful track.
Here are some of my favorites. Enjoy.
- RJD2 - The Horror
- RJD2 - Ghostwriter
- RJD2 vs Jay-Z - Change Clothes (Lost Your Mind)
Ramble John "RJ" Krohn is one of my favorites. This dude understands sampling and creating a soulful track.
Here are some of my favorites. Enjoy.
- RJD2 - The Horror
- RJD2 - Ghostwriter
- RJD2 vs Jay-Z - Change Clothes (Lost Your Mind)
Thursday, January 21, 2010
Wednesday, January 20, 2010
Tuesday, January 19, 2010
Fresh Music
The Kid Named Cudi's back at it again hoping on to Dan Black's symphonies remix. Yes, that's Rhianna's umbrella that's streaming in the background of the track but the along with Cudi's help Dan Black just got himself a US single.
here's the track
here's the track
Monday, January 18, 2010
Don't Forget
People struggled for where we are today as a society, Hollis Ave. is the perfect example of how different races and cultures can become one through common interest. Happy MLK day
Jay Electronica- Jay ElecHannukah Jay ElecYarmulke Jay ElectRamadaan
So the dopest Emcee to come out in a long while, has got to be Jay Electronica. The depth, the flow, and the production makes hip hop feel good again. Mr. Electronica hails from New Orleans, LA, he is signed with Just Blaze, and an interesting fact he has a child with Erykah Badu (she always gets the talented ones). Take a listen MANG!!!
These are just 2 notable tracks that I love, but this guy has such a great catalog, so go and check him out!!!
These are just 2 notable tracks that I love, but this guy has such a great catalog, so go and check him out!!!
Friday, January 15, 2010
Damien Hirst- on to the next one
His art was featured in Jay- Z's newest video "on to the next one", which has alotta people talking. Hirst is a controversial artist who focuses on the DARK SIDE of life, but man does he make the dark seem so intriguing.
Thursday, January 14, 2010
Nardwaur the dopest INTERVIEWER ever
Aight world, it's 4:28 and I know the others are gonna be mad at me for grabbing the first 3 posts but hey, WHATEVER. This dude Nardwaur from Vancouver, BC is the illest interviewer I have ever seen, he is super eclectic, and very knowledgeable about the people he interviews, so go ahead people ENJOY this interview with none other than the CUDDER himself Scott Mescudi better known as KID CUDI.
The Evolution of MJ
Personally my favorite Jordan shoes are the 4's, 5's, and the 14's (I remember him wearing those while hitting the game winner against the Jazz for his 6th ring, Byron Russell got crossed). It's dope to see the evolution of the shoe because it shows that no matter how old we grow, Jordan's will always be CLASSIC.
Taz Arnold for TISA
I really love this guy and his style, so I welcome you to the world of Taz Arnold, better known as a member of the group Sa-Ra and Kanye West's fashion partner over at G.O.O.D. Music.
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