A mix like this should be a no brainer for any Cleveland music fan. Next family DJ Steph Floss and rapper Chip tha Ripper collab for this special holiday mixtape entitled Independence Day. Look for Chip’s collaboration with Chuck Inglish in the form of Gift Raps, coming later this month.
Bravo is a local emcee we’ve supported in the past and his new album/mixtape ‘Grey Area’ has finally dropped. It’s presented by Yours Truly and DJ EV… download here. There will also be a party tomorrow at Mercury Lounge to celebrate the release. See you there!
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We had to get some photos as well. (Photography via AdAb). To get more familiar with Kickflip’s music you can download his “21 Ways Of Grindin” Pre Pack here. For those who don’t know you can also vote for your favorite local MC to open Summer Jam. Kickflip is currently in second place with 217 votes. So, if you like what you hear in his “21 Ways Of Grindin” Pre Pack, go support the kid with a vote.
Here’s a video recap and interviews from all the artists involved with last week’s event. Thanks to Eighty81, 6S, Darren Anthony, Tae 4rm the 50, and everyone who attended.
KarmaloopTV interviewed the homie Chip and he talks his influences, linking with Cudi, and describes the Cleveland rap scene. He also talks the new mixtape produced by Chuck from the Cool Kids Gift Raps, which will be released in July. Check it out.
Darren Anthony recently performed at Next during last weekend’s “He’s the Blogger, I’m the DJ” event, and here we have his newest mixtape entitled “The Rebirth of Fresh”. Make sure you support local music, the kid has talent.
Another nice Saturday night event with some in-store performances by local artists, hosted by Steph Floss and Jameel of Eighty81. Make sure you come through 7-10PM for performances from Darren Anthony, 6S, and Tae 4rm da 50. It will be a great networking event and everyone will receive $20 their purchase. Hit the Jump for my recent review of volume 7, and the d/l link.
Every second Saturday of the month from 7-10pm Jameel and DJ Steph Floss will have NEXT on Coventry jumping. There will be crazy sales and ladies receive $20 off any purchase. You never know who is going to stop by and hang out. We are listening to new music, lounging and just enjoying every bodies company. We will also be having artist perform each month. This month we got Bravo, Blac Cease and Kick Flip B. We want all ages and each month will be something to talk about. See you there.
If you are unfamiliar, DOXX, is a local MC. He’s been in Toronto for the last 10 months, but has returned to Cleveland with some new music, and some serious steel toed boots. His new mixtape is entitled “Let it Be…Famous” and is a tribute to his favorite band of all-time The Beatles. This is the first re-mix project of Doxx’s career, so he wanted to make sure he did it the right way. He enlisted his partner-in-crime producer, Freeze, to help him bring his idea to life. You can download the mixtape here.
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I first met DOXX last week when Clipse was at Next Coventry. It didn’t take long for us to set up a photo-shoot, interview video, and in-store listening party. The in-store event will be at Next Coventry, and in collaboration with The Coventry Kids on May 21st . Stay tuned, more information to coming soon. Above is the photo-shoot at Next Coventry. Below is the video interview, with some nice stop motion editing courtesy of Sir William Productions and AdAb Productions.
Also, DOXX has an upcoming show at the Grog Shop on June 3rd. Get your tickets ASAP. He has sold out there before he will sell out again.
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Check Out DOXX’s new website DOXXbaby.com.
Wow! Thats all I could say after I heard Bria Davis singing while shopping at our Next Coventry location. Bria is an aspiring singer/songwriter who attends Cleveland School of Arts. Bria also impressed me with how professional she was at the age of 15 as she handed me her bussiness card. Her goal is to become an international performer in the arts of music and entertainment. I believe she has more then enough talent to achieve her goal. Just dont take my word, check out the video and see for yourself.
