My Blogging Efforts for Troy Davis on Frank151

All posts associated with Troy Davis bear thoughts that build tears. The fact that a Black man was executed for something that he might've done should let everyone know that this justice system is flawed. This isn't the blog to speak directly on those matters, unless musically-related.

This has been my connection to the case professionally, and please believe I worked it to the bone! On Frank151, I helped spread the word about the real-time eblast and mixtape campaign for Troy Davis' clemency. Though clemency wasn't granted, the effort - and definitely Troy Davis - will not go unnoticed.

Listen below to the countless number of political and hiphop icons who tried to help Troy Davis. You can check out my scoop on the matter, which covers up until Wednesday evening, by clicking on the link below the bandcamp player.

http://www.frank151.com/blog/2011/09/19/they_reminisce_over_you_mr_davis_the_viral_fight_for_troy_davis_clemency

Although Erick Sermon wasn't there, Camp Lo and Rhymefest still ended the night with a bang! Heard all the classics from Camp Lo, and finally saw Rhymefest's political side (though he had a bottle of Henny in his hand the whole time)!

Just left ANOTHER dope set by Rob Swift. It felt like Roc Raida overtook his hands in the midst of his straight, 5-minute scratch song

The Purgatory is rocking tonight! Every artist that has hit that stage was near perfect.

I was surprised by Fly Union's performance tonight! Ohio love, I guess

Just as I did with Donwill and Emilio Rojas, I did with Sha Stimuli, J.Live and Arigato!

After Sha wrecked the Jagermeister stage with his "Unsung" and "The Smelly Cat" records, although the crowd was vibing to "Unsung" like it was a Rick Ross concert, I pull him aside for an interview, but J.Live came up and brought Arigato with him. So we all sat down and talked about being an artist at a big hiphop festival, the history of their sounds and talents, and making sure I don't stink so Sha doesn't write a song about me.


Sha Stimuli J Live Arigato Interview at A3C by star-watson

Next to Brittany Bosco's insane performance, Sha Stimuli spitting his simple rhymes (on purpose) has been the most entertainment at A3C.

After the Okayplayer showcase, and seeing J-Live DJ and rap simultaneously, I'm slapping anybody that says hiphop is dead! I could go home now.

I wish that a) the breaking tournament started on time and b) the breakers danced like it's a tournament! No hunger in Heaven, huh?

Dres, yes the dude from Beatnik, is the best hiphop shiw host I have EVER seen! No dead space, bustin freestyles, and even beatboxing

"Have soundbytes. Invest in media training, and be prepared to answer controversial questions" - Gotty! Healthy advice from journalists and bloggers to artists

"Publicity is not free. If it is then why hire a publicist?" - Andreas Hale at the Hiphop in Journalism Panel. O-k.

After seeing this group go postal on stage, I got a chance to chat with the Grand Prize Winners From Last Year. In this audio, we talk about their sound (and Astro Pop), why they dismantle stages, hair pieces, tours and their plan to be Winners - again.

A3C Grand Prize Winners From Last Year Impromptu Interview

Now I'm off to enjoy this hiphop and journalism panel, watch some performances, and hope the breaking tournament will start soon (because it was supposed to start 3 hours ago!)

BAD NEWS!!! Erick Sermon will NOT be performing tonight. My heart is BROKEN!!!!!!

Getting it in EARLY was the Grand Prize Winners From Last Year, tearing the stage apart and hitting old ladies with residue from trophies they threw

Live Blogging from A3C Hiphop Festival - Day 3

When I heard Jasmine Solano say "this year's A3C Fest is dope because it's under one roof... It's like a hiphop super mall," she was so right!

Last night, A3C was packed full of leaders of the new school, along with some legendary DJs and underground kings and queens. Today isn't much different, just add Rhymefest, Nappy Roots, Killer Mike, Erick Sermon and Camp Lo! There's also so so much more, but you'll see as the day unfolds.

Below is a video clip of STS's performance when he did his version of Gucci Mane's "Lemonade," which is to me the dopest remake of a track.




More to come today, tonight, and in my wrap-up tomorrow!

Mistah Fab and Lyrics Born is shutting the Masquerade down! Like, literally. Day 2 has been great! Can't wait for 3 w/ E. Sermon and Camp Lo!

The Jacka on stage just chillin, like sit-back-and-smoke-one-with-me kind of chillin on stage

I have NEVER seen live beatmaking in my life until DJ Exile's set now!!! Tanya Morgan and Sa-Roc came out to freestyle to his live set! Only in Heaven I guess

Ha, just like I called it, Technology won the beat showcase contest for the weekend!

And then encapsulating the entire hiphop music culture is the 45s show going on in Heaven. Funky as sin!