First official video from Inverse, off their 2008 release, So Far (The Collection), which will be re-released digitally via QN5 Music on July 6th.
This clip was directed by Donlee Brussel (who’s also directed the video for Louis Logic’s Spork Kills project) and was shot guerrilla style in various parts of Los Angeles over two days last winter. The video is currently nominated for rotation at MTVu’s The Freshmen contest this week. Since y’all did such a bangup job with Substantial’s It’s You video last year, Inverse is counting on you show your support! Remember, you can vote as many times as you want!
Inverse gives you an insider’s tour of the finer restaurants that populate the City of Angels such as Tito’s Tacos and IN-N-OUT Burger (MekDot note: greatest. Burger. Ever.), all while shedding some light on their backstory. As Los Angeles brims with the talented new voices it’s inspired, Inverse take the lead and treat us to a set of fresh acapellas. If you like what you hear, cop the So True EP on iTunes or Amazon and support independent artists.
I’ve been trying to tell ya’ll… my man Tunji is no fucking joke when it comes to the rhymes. Very dope with the Sha Stimuli shout… maybe I can get them on a track together (if it’s not already in motion). Clear picture too, I need a new camera haha. Also… if you’re in the LA area this weekend, be sure to hit up the New Classics Mixtape Release Party. Flyer after the jump…
Tunji and Toby talked all about their backgrounds, their “So Far” and “So True” projects, how the Internet and blog explosion has affected their careers as independent artists and more.
Last night I attended the show for the FCC Lift Off/”Mass Appeal 2009″ video shoot, and I’ll say I was pleasantly surprised. I ran into the usual suspects as well as met a lot of new folks as well. The biggest winners of the night were my ears and eyes thanks to the good music spun by the DJ as well as the off the chain performances and the wild amounts of dime pieces that showed up as well. My nose, however, not so much thanks to the hair of ol’ girl I stood next to while getting photos of the event. And extra FAIL goes to the husky fellow with the too-smedium vest and the Corey Hart-style sunglasses near and eventually on the stage (see the third video) who displayed mass amounts of coonery in a public arena. Anyways, Chris Focus’ “Bop Like This” is above, while “Mass Appeal 2009″ and “UAintUpOnThis!” is down bottom. Many thanks to Eazee and E-Dub for the invite, and props to Drew for the footage.
Even though this was supposed to drop last week I have gathered my thoughts and have forgiven Tunji for lying to me. Mostly because I knew the music was gonna be well worth the wait. Especially after hearing a few cuts before the release This is dope fucking music people! Featuring production from Kno (of CunninLynguists), Cook Classics, Adam Berg and Decapbeats; and guest spots from Deacon the Villain (of CunninLynguists) and Substantial (QN5!). Add that to the fact that the artwork is fresh as fuck. Shouts to BMAR on that tip. Don’t sleep, it’s INVERSE!
Some footage of Inverse, Cook Classics & Paul Dateh working on the opening track of their So True EP (which is supposed to be out! Tunji!?) called Rise & Shine. Cook’s neighbors have like 10 dogs and each time they are let out back they just bark. Shitty. Hit the jump for Paul Dateh doing his thing on the violin…
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Even though I talk to Tunji on the daily, I was still wondering when him and Toby we’re getting back in the booth and pushing another Inverse project. Well the answer has been given. January 1st marks the day we’ll get their So True EP. Featuring production from CunninLyguists’ KNO, M-Phazes, Cook Classics and Decap (who killed this joint). I’m enjoying Deacon on the hook as well. Great song. Sleep and you will be stomped the fuck out.
By a herd of elephants Fat Joes.
I told you I was gonna keep it on the indie tip for a little while. Here goes two joints from the San Francisco production duo Keelay & Zaire. Niners bitch! They’re prepping the release of their debut LP, Ridin’ High, which features the likes of Phonte, Blu, Torae, Tunji, Supastition, Cali Agents and more. With a line up of emcees like that you can’t expect anything less than dope. Illmind’s group Fortilive & Nino Moshella are also on The Times but Shake’s a sucker for short titles. Shouts to RH for the hook up.
I have to admit… I’m a bit jealous of this one. Shit’s dope! Although when it comes to Halloween, Shake is that dude. Especially the last three years. People are fucking with me haha.
I know some of ya’ll out there have been waiting for Kyle Lucas’ upcoming mixtape, Kyle Lucas Is Still My Favorite. That time is just around the corner. Right here on October 30th to be exact. In the above clip my man Tunji shows love to the rappin’ ass white boy. Tunji must of had a few L’s before the drop as he threw the wrong title out there. Until then, be sure to check out the prequel to this tape which dropped last year…
