M. Knight - KnightVision Vol. 1: The Cool

One of Dallas' hottest DJ/VJ's hits us off with a video mix that is out of control. Here's what he has to say about what inspired him:

I’ve been doing the VJ thing for a while now in the clubs but have always wanted to play more than just Old School joints and Top 40/Radio music. My mixtapes always consist of mostly progressive soul and hip-hop artists.
So….
I decided to mix the two.
I’ve been asking (begging..) for artists to send me their videos. Some have responded… Others did not…
But that’s not gonna stop me…
Today I am launching a video mixtape series. “KnightVision”
Its a mix of mostly non-televised soul/hip-hop videos mixed in with some viral videos from the net, some commercial joints too.
If you like it let people know. If you are an artist watching this, send me your videos. Im looking for good content. Peace.
Hopefully I’ll get better at this video editing thing…LOL.

Right Click Here To Download KnightVision Vol 1: The Cool (iPod Ready 486MB)

Tracklist/credits listed below the video….


M. Knight - KnightVision Vol. 1: The Cool
Posted on 27. Jul, 2009 by mknight.

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I’ve been doing the VJ thing for a while now in the clubs but have always wanted to play more than just Old School joints and Top 40/Radio music. My mixtapes always consist of mostly progressive soul and hip-hop artists.
So….
I decided to mix the two.
I’ve been asking (begging..) for artists to send me their videos. Some have responded… Others did not…
But that’s not gonna stop me…
Today I am launching a video mixtape series. “KnightVision”
Its a mix of mostly non-televised soul/hip-hop videos mixed in with some viral videos from the net, some commercial joints too.
If you like it let people know. If you are an artist watching this, send me your videos. Im looking for good content. Peace.
Hopefully I’ll get better at this video editing thing…LOL.

Right Click Here To Download KnightVision Vol 1: The Cool (iPod Ready 486MB)

KnightVision Vol 1: The Cool from M Knight on Vimeo.

Tracklist/credits listed below:



*Tracklist
1. This Time Around - Roddy Rod ft. Carlitta Durrand and Phonte
2. Workin’ On It - Dwele
3. Real Appeal - Buff1 ft. AB (prod by 14KT)
4. Summer So Good - H.I.S.D.
5. I Don’t Like To - Shad
6. Lose Your Mind - Jet Audio ft. The Kid Daytona
7. Take Off The Blues - Foreign Exchange
8. Higher - Theophilus London
9. Lindsey Lohan - Diabolical Fancy
10. Stay Up! (Viagra) - 88 Keys ft. Kanye West
11. Go All Out - Buckshot and 9th Wonder
12. Eat To Live - Talib Kweli
13. Talking Bout You (Ladies) - Statik Selektah ft Skyzoo, Joell Ortiz and Talib Kweli
14. Renaissance Rap - Q-Tip
15. Believe - Ayah
16. Construction - Muhsinah
17. Alright With Me - Keelay and Zaire ft. Dminor
18. Play It Cool - D. Rose
19. We Here - Illa J
20. Bed Stuy - Spec Boogie
21. So Damn Down - Tanya Morgan
22. Casa Bey - Mos Def
23. For Real - Skillz



*Credits
1. Video by Humble Monarch - humblemonarch.com
2. Another Dwele Bootleg Production - www.dwele.net
3. Video directed by Jackson Perry
4. Directed by Damien Randle, courtesy of Ethos Music Group - thekoshow.com
5. Directed by HotDogGarbage
6. Directed by Lazlo - dapmag.com
7. Video courtesy of Koning Baviaan - baboonblog.nl
8. Video by The ICU - theiculab.com
9. Video by Headcrack - www.krackblog.com
10. Directed by Jason Goldwatch
11. Directed by Rik Cordero - www.three21media.com
12. Video by The ICU - theiculab.com
13. Video by dallaspenn - dallaspenn.com
14. Directed by Rik Cordero - www.three21media.com
15. Directed by Slakah the Beatchild
16. Video by Humble Monarch - humblemonarch.com
17. Video courtesy of MYX Music Label - www.myxmusiclabel.com
18. Directed by: Damien Randle, Co-Directed by: C.J. The GRANDfathercloc - damienrandle.com.com
19. Directed by Mr. Complex - frolab.com
20. Unofficial video made by Spec Boogie - specboogie.blogspot.com
21. Directed by Roy Miles for Antidivision - www.antidivision.com
22. Video courtesy of Downtown Music - downtownmusic.com
23. Directed by Rik Cordero - www.three21media.com

Sol Fusion comes to Dallas!

Sol Fusion born in Atlanta in 2002 attracts music lovers of all colors, shades and backgrounds. It grew into a movement, a lifestyle, a mindset. We didn't mean to re-invent the meaning of "a damn good party," but we will take some credit. Sol Fusion has become the home of progression party go'ers, political misfits, social pioneers and fashion forward renegades. Sol Fusion dares to go where no party has gone before... join us. Wallflowers go home!!

SOL FUSION TEXAS
"DALLAS-HOUSTON-AUSTIN-SAN ANTONIO-OKLAHOMA CITY-SHREVEPORT-LITTLE ROCK-TULSA"

THE BIG STATE WELCOMES THE BIG PARTY
PREPARE THYSELF....

FRIDAY JULY 31st, 2009
WHERE: OFF THE GRID
1723 Kelly Ln, Dallas TX 75215
www.partyoffthegrid.com

TIME: 9pm- 2:30am... or till the police come knockin

MUSICAL DIRECTORS :: KEMIT (ATL), VIZ, M KNIGHT, J CLIPP


VALET PARKING will be available and the bar is a CASH BAR ONLY so hit the ATM r hit the ATM at the event.


:: SOL FUSION PLAY LIST ::
80'S, Hip-Hop, Club Anthems, B-Side, Disco, R&B Hits, Funk, Classic Rock and every song you love but never hear in the club

ATTIRE :: Impress yourself and everything will be fine
No sloppy attire... we have the right to refuse your admittance

where parties end... is where we begin

SOL FUSION has kept the 'A' jumping since 2002 with innovative parties and events and now we're pleased to make TEXAS stand up.

It all goes down in one of Dallas's flyest venues... OFF The Grid... www.partyoffthegrid.com

LET's GO CRAZY!!!


**P.S.** "FREE" COORS LIGHT AND PERONI for all of the EARLY BIRDS!!!!!!!


DRIVING DIRECTIONS:: If you Know where Brooklyn's Jazz Cafe is located on S. Lamar St then you are headed in the RIGHT DIRECTION. Follow LAMAR SOUTH until you intersect CORINTH. TAKE A "LEFT" on CORINTH and proceed to St. Paul. Take a "RIGHT" on St. Paul and the venue will be on your "RIGHT". Again, Valet Parking will be available.

Gone too soon..Michael Jackson Thank YOU!

Michael Jackson REST IN PEACE 06.25.09

Dear MJ,
thanks for being the soundtrack to my life and connecting me to music in a way I will forever be grateful. I thank God for all the moments. My 1st real crush you & made me fall in love with strong nubian noses. Michael you were under appreciated before your death and we all will miss you until the end of time. God's peace and blessings to your family, friends and TRUE fans.

Encore @ House of Blues "4th of July Celebration"

The Marcus Graham Project Bootcamp Launch by Dallas' Lincoln Stephens

A CELEBRATION of CREATIVE FUSION
An Event to Launch the Collective Projects of a World Renowned Marketer and a Youth Building Movement

Dallas, TX – June 11, 2009 – On Tuesday, June 23rd a new generation of diverse culture creators & social influencers will emerge and celebrate their combined projects at the two-part event entitled, “Under The Influence – The Urban Intelligentsia” at the Mokah Coffee Bar located at 2803 Taylor Street (at Malcolm X) in Dallas’ historic Deep Ellum Neighborhood.

This creative collective will benefit the new book by Erin O. Patton and the launch of The Marcus Graham Project’s Summer Bootcamp:

• From 6-9pm visitors will get a sample of the methods behind a master marketer. Author Erin O. Patton will share brief highlights from his book, Under The Influence: Tracing the Hip Hop Generation’s Impact on Brands, Sports & Pop Culture (www.undertheinfluence2009.com), and discuss the impact that diversity and inclusion has on building brands in the new market paradigm. As the original architect behind Nike’s Jordan brand, NBA star Stephon Marbury's groundbreaking Starbury launch and Edelman’s Worldwide Diversity Marketing practice, Patton is widely regarded as one of the nation's foremost authorities on multicultural marketing and the mainstream urban audience.

• From 9-12pm visitors will toast to the official launch of The Marcus Graham Project’s Summer Bootcamp. The Marcus Graham Project, is an emerging national network that answers the call of the lack of diversity amongst general market ad agencies. The Marcus Graham Project Summer bootcamp is strategically focused on building the next generation of diverse leadership in the advertising, media, marketing and entertainment industry. This year’s camp will be focused on the “go-green” movement. The bootcampers, a group of young African American men, will form a team modeled after the inner workings of an Advertising Agency and implement projects for their main client, Broccoli City, an LA-based organic lifestyle brand. The team will be challenged to create a series of viral videos, a retail promotion and a marketing plan inclusive of relevant strategic partnerships for their client.


“The Marcus Graham Project’s Summer Bootcamp is the first step towards altering change within the advertising industry,” said Lincoln Stephens, Founder of the Marcus Graham Project. “We want this movement to embody true mentorship and leadership development to help young talent shatter the glass ceiling.”

Partners of the bootcamp include Green Dallas – A City of Dallas Initiative, WFAA-TV Channel 8’s Project Green, The Trinity Center, VEEV Spirits, South Side on Lamar, Trigon Management, Tenabes, and Newflower Markets. The team will also visit multiple agencies in the area as well as receive personal mentoring for veterans in the business as their project progresses. A few of these companies include Culture Lab, Imaginuity, En Vivo, The Design Factory, TracyLocke, Moroch and others.

The event will feature live entertainment, art, food and complimentary beverage. A suggested $20 donation will be collected as well as 50% of the book's sales during the event will benefit The Marcus Graham Project’s Summer Bootcamp fund.
About The Marcus Graham Project
The Marcus Graham Project, a grassroots initiative founded by Dallas-native Lincoln C. Stephens is an emerging national network that is strategically focused on building the next generation of diverse leadership in the advertising, media, marketing and entertainment industry. The network will facilitate its initiatives thru mentorship, training & career development. The brand bootcamp’s primary purpose is to provide diverse aspirants with the exposure and hands on experience necessary to solidify careers within the industry. For more information visit http://marcusgrahamproject.org

Lincoln C. Stephens
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lincoln.stephens@gmail.com I e1
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http://marcusgrahamproject.org

PicnicTyme Remixes Black Tie Dynasty

Black Tie Dynasty announced 5 months ago they were breaking up! The fans were a little miffed and the people who we'll call haters were happy. One of the miffees was producer PicnicTyme(formerly of PPT). Here's a free download of the remixes that were started before the breakup. The remixed tracks include: "Lay Low," "Cruel Canopy," "Against The Wall," and an unreleased song called "Joyless." And then there's a fifth track, an also until-now unreleased collaboration just between Picnic and BTD frontman Waston called "Brickwall." BTD fans tell us what you think!!

Download: BTD-The PicnicTyme Remixes